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1000-1550AD 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 wrapper. 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

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A FINE CLOISONNE MOUNTED TANTO, 28.7cm hira-zukuri Shinto blade signed Shinano Hirokane, suguha hamon, itame hada, the tsuka, saya and all the fittings decorated in polychrome cloisonne with scrolling leaves, tendrils, flowers and grotesque birds against an olive ground, complete with silk bag and wood box. £1500-2000 2

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AN AIKUCHI, 22.6cm hira-zukuri Shinto blade with hi, three mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, masame hada, fully bound tsuka with black horn fuchikashira, silver and gold menuki, in its fine saya of black lacquer decorated with scrolls, complete with shakudonanako kodzuka decorated with two archers in a landscape with gold details, contained in a silk bag. £1000-1500 3

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A WAKIZASHI, 45.3cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, wild midare hamon with tobiyaki, itame hada, fully bound tsuka with shibuichi fuchikashira decorated with birds in a landscape, soft metal details, fine bronze tsuba deeply chiselled with a diaper pattern and signed Goto Mitsu haru and Kao, in its ribbed black lacquer saya complete with shibuichi kodzuka shaped as bamboo with leaves, contained in a silk bag. £1000-1500 4

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A KATANA BLADE, 69.7cm long with hi, Shinto, two mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, masame hada, mounted in shira-saya. £1000-1500 5.

A KATANA, 68.2cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with bronze fuchi-kashira decorated with dragons and waves with soft metal details, soft metal horse menuki, iron tsukashi tsuba pierced with mushrooms, in its black lacquered saya with stippled brass koi-guchi and kojiri. £700-1000 6.

A KATANA, 65.2cm Meiji blade with two mekugi-ana signed Fukumoto Kanemune, inverted gonome midare hamon, in full military pattern mounts. £600-800

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A KATANA, 69.1cm o-suriage Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, in shira-saya. £300-500 8.

A GENDAITO, 67cm blade with one mekugiana, signed Koa Isshin Mantetsu Saku and dated showa, suguha hamon, nashiji hada, in full military pattern mounts. £700-1000 9.

A WAKIZASHI, 48.6cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with mixed fuchi-kashira decorated with a dragon and samurai, soft metal menuki, circular iron tsuba chiselled and pierced with flowers in a basket, in its black striped lacquer saya. £400-500

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A WAKIZASHI, 50.3cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Hizen ju Tadahiro, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with mixed fuchi-kashira, shakudo and gilt floral menuki, iron sukashi tsuba pierced with leaves, in its black lacquer saya. £400-500 11.

A WAKIZASHI, 45.7cm Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with mixed fuchi-kashira decorated with a bird and waves, mokko-shaped iron tsuba stamped with a diaper pattern, in its black lacquer saya. £400-500 12.

A WAKIZASHI, 48.3cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira decorated with dragons and clouds in gold, soft metal cockerel menuki, scroll engraved circular iron tsuba, in its black lacquered saya. £350-500

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A WAKIZASHI, 54.8cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira decorated with tendrils in gold, shakudo and gilt triple Kiri mon menuki, circular iron sukashi tsuba pierced and engraved with leaves, in its red and black lacquered saya. £400-600 14.

A JAPANESE TANTO, 29.5cm shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, stained, fully bound tsuka, worn, iron menuki of encircled beasts, circular iron sukashi tsuba pierced with flowers and foliage, in its worn black lacquered saya, together with a further crude tanto and a wakizashi blade. (3) £300-400

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A COPY OF A JAPANESE N.C.O.’S SWORD, 66.7cm blade, painted aluminium hilt and steel scabbard. £80-120 16.

A JAPANESE N.C.O.’S SABRE TYPE OTSU, 79.5cm fullered blade, steel chequered hilt, in its steel scabbard with two suspension rings and leather covered centre section. £250-350 17.

A JAPANESE POLICE OFFICER’S SWORD, slim 71cm plated blade with hi, brass foliate embossed hilt with wire bound grip, in its steel scabbard. £200-300 18.

A COPY OF A JAPANESE NAVAL DIRK, 21cm plated blade, wire bound brass mounted grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £350-450

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A JAPANESE WOODEN SWORD STAND KAKE TO HOLD TWO SWORDS, made without glue or fastenings the kake dismantles into component parts. Height 40cms, width 54.5cms. £30-50

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A HEAVY JAPANESE MATCHLOCK MUSKET, Edo period, 70cm sighted barrel with top flat and tulip-shaped muzzle, block rear sighted, inlaid towards the breech with an Ume mon in silver, brass back-action lock with steel serpentine, brass pan cover, cherry wood full stock, ramrod and trigger missing. £800-1000

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A MATCHLOCK MUSKET, Edo period, 99.5cm octagonal sighted barrel with raised ribs and tulip shaped muzzle and block rear sight, brass backaction lock with brass serpentine and pan cover, cherry wood full stock with brass mounts engraved with stylized clouds, the butt inlaid on each side with a water-wheel in brass and shakudo, wood ramrod. £800-1000

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A 19TH CENTURY VIETNAMESE KIEM WITH MAMMOTH TOOTH GRIP, 56cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic hilt with stippled copper and white metal mounts decorated with scrolling foliage, fractured mammoth tooth grip, contained in its white metal mounted tortoise shell wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts decorated to match. Some losses and damage to mounts. £1000-1500 23.

A TIBETAN BRONZE PHURBA, 11cm triangular section incurved spike blade decorated with snakes and emerging from the mouth of a mythical beast or dragon, openwork waisted grip, large triple crowned mask pommel with horse’s head finial, the whole highlighted in gilt. £700-900 24.

A BHUTANESE SHORT SWORD OR MACHETE, 33cm heavy blade incised with opposing crescent forms, characteristic wooden hilt with applied white metal foliate decoration, wire bound tapering grip, contained in its characteristic open faced wooden scabbard. £40-60

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A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 70.5cm double fullered blade, characteristic hilt deeply chiselled with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, highlighted with silver overlay, dished disc pommel and domed terminal decorated which match. £400-600 9

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A BHUTANESE SHORT SWORD OR MACHETE, 39.75cm blade, characteristic wooden grip, contained in its open faced wooden scabbard. £100-150 27.

TIBETAN DAGGER, 24.5cm double fullered blade, characteristic white metal mounted wooden hilt, contained in its foliate embossed white metal mounted wooden scabbard. £40-60 28.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY NORTH INDIAN KHANDA OR SWORD, 74cm blade broadening to a rounded tip, characteristic double pierced reinforced forte, upturned shell guard with broad knuckle bow, dished disc pommel with curving elongated spike finial. £80-1000 29.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN PATA OR SWORD, 96cm blade with riveted reinforcing straps at the forte, characteristic gauntlet hilt with geometric cuff, rotating tubular grip secured by rivets with foliate washers, scrolling wrist strap with bud terminals. £250-350

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AN ENORMOUS 19TH CENTURY CHINESE TWO-HANDED JIAN OR SWORD, 95cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic hilt with recurving guard, incised with tramline decoration towards the pointed terminals, neatly bound woven cloth covered grip, cloth bound pierced circular pommel with contrasting dark ribbon highlight drawn behind the grip and terminating as the bound collar. 160cm over all length. £1800-2200

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A 17 TH CENTURY INDIAN BUBRI DECORATED KHANJAR, 18.5cm slightly curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic hilt with gilded cross guard, the down turned quillons with Yali head terminals, surmounted by two gilded scrolling supports with bud form terminal, the understated carved wooden hilt with reeded sides, the front of the pommel decorated with a single large bubri. Almost certainly Mysor. £800-1200 11

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A FINE 19TH CENTURY OMANI SWORD, 82cm triple fullered broadsword blade, characteristic hilt with reed binding interspersed with silver wire and ribbon in a geometric design, tapering rectangular plated pommel with domed top, contained in its tooled leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated over all with scrolling foliage, ornate white metal mounts decorated with bands of flower heads within geometric borders. £1800-2200

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AN OMANI NIMCHA OR SWORD, 84cm curving triple fullered blade, characteristic hilt with looping iron side guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, broad beaked pommel, tapering grip, the whole wrapped in silver and decorated with panels of geometric designs highlighted with filigree, contained in its partially leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Some crushing to pommel. £1800-2200

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A FINE 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN KULAH KHUD OR HELMET, the single piece skull with bold peacock’s head finial, profusely chiselled with feathers, bordered in gold and infilled with foliage, embossed sun form to the front, highlighted in gold and flanked by two plume holders, adjustable profiled nasal bar with gold highlighted foliate form terminals decorated with birds, the whole surmounting a border of stylised calligraphy, serrated camail of butted links. £3000-5000

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A CHINESE TYPE SWORD, 102cm over all length and of flattened diamond section form, 27.5cm crescent form head, rope bound grip. Believed to be circa 1900. £100-150 36.

A CHINESE TYPE SWORD, 102cm over all length and of flattened diamond section form, 27.5cm crescent form head, rope bound grip. Believed to be circa 1900. £100-150

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A 19TH CENTURY AND LATER MONGOLIAN TOBACCO POUCH AND ACCOUTREMENTS, comprising white metal mounted leather flint holder and striker decorated with scrolling foliage and set with a red stone, suspended from a white metal chain to which is fixed a white metal mixing bowl and scraper, later tobacco pouch decorated with strapwork. £600-800 38.

SIX VARIOUS TIBETAN HARNESS MOUNTS, four decorated with dragons amidst foliage in gilt and white metal inlays, the other two with raised gilt foliate decoration, the largest 11cm long. Probably 16th/17th Century. £1200-1500

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A 17 TH CENTURY DECCAN STRAIGHT TULWAR WITH TWO TONE GOLD DECORATION, 77.5cm fullered blade stamped with a maker’s mark, characteristic hilt profusely decorated with foliate forms in two-tone gold, dished disc pommel with stepped dome terminal with foliate foot, hinged hanger, decorated to match. £1500-2000

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A LATE 18TH CENTURY RAJASTHAN TULWAR, 74.5cm sharply curved multi-fullered blade with stamped dot groupings, serrated and scalloped leading edge and partially serrated and scalloped back edge, characteristic hilt profusely decorated with gold stars within a gold tramline border, dished disc pommel, conical dome terminal with foliate foot, decorated to match. £1500-2000 15

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AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 79.5cm triple fullered curved damascus blade, characteristic hilt with dished disc pommel with domed terminal, the whole finished in silver damascene decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads. £300-400

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 75cm curved blade, characteristic brass hilt chiselled and reeded, stepped dished disc pommel, reeded domed terminal, contained in its cloth wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage. £100-150

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 81cm sharply curved fullered heavy section blade with clipped back point, characteristic hilt with large dished disc pommel, square section terminal. £250-350

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A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 80.5cm curved fullered clipped back blade, characteristic hilt with dished disc pommel and domed terminal. £100-150

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN FIRANGI, 70cm curved blade struck with a mark at the forte, characteristic hilt upturned shell guard, tapering knuckle bow and disc pommel, spike finial. Hilt loose. £150-180

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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 balluster 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. £800-1000

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A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SCISSORS KATAR OR DAGGER, 19.5cm outer blades decorated with silver damascene foliage at the forte, plain internal blade, characteristic hilt decorated over all with geometric designs in silver damascene, the sliding baluster grips operating the blade shroud, contained in its faded red cloth covered wooden scabbard, old Wallis & Wallis lot label. £300-400

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AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR OR DAGGER, 18cm broad blade with raised medial ridge and armour piercing tip, characteristic hilt decorated with geometric designs highlighted in gilt, double baluster grip decorated to match, together with another similar, smaller and chiselled with foliage and roped designs. Originally from Norris Castle on the Isle of Wight. (2) £200-300

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR OR DAGGER, 27cm double fullered blade with armour piercing tip, chipped, raised medial ridge, characteristic hilt with double baluster grip. £200-300

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AN 18TH CENTURY LARGE INDIAN DAMASCUS KATAR OR DAGGER, 42cm double fullered damascus blade with reinforced forte decorated with traces of silvered decoration, partial signature, characteristic hilt with dual baluster grip, the arms with geometric borders and silvered finish. £600-800 51.

AN INDIAN SCISSORS KATAR, 20.5cm outer blades decorated with a panel of etched foliage to either side of the forte, plain internal blade, characteristic hilt with double baluster grip operating the blades, decorated with scrolling foliage in silver damascene. £250-350 52.

A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN RAM’S HEAD KARD OR DAGGER, 20.5cm wootz damascus blade, the white metal hilt with tapering cylindrical grip, large ram’s head pommel, contained in its red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. £300-400

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KHANJAR OR DAGGER, 33cm recurved wootz damascus blade, the back edge with gilt highlighted scalloped reinforcing strip, the forte decorated in gold calligraphy, characteristic polished horn grip. £400-600 54.

TWO KHYBER KNIVES, the first with 53cm T-section blade, decorated with a lion surmounting a shield with a P centered, brass hilt with stag’s horn grips, two rivet domes lacking, contained in its suede wrapped wooden scabbard, together with another of traditional form. (2) £200-300

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A PERSIAN SCISSORS DAGGER, 25.5cm over all length, the double fullered blades profusely decorated with scrolling foliage in gold damasecne and with traces of original blueing in the fullers. £350-450 56.

A 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE, 40cm T-section blade of black Wootz damascus, decorated with a panel of scrolling foliage in gold Koftgari to either side of the forte, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips. £350-450

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AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN KHANJARLI OR DAGGER, 22cm recurving double fullered blade, characteristic hilt with scrolling knuckle guard with bud terminal, riveted triple piece horn grip, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with pierced foliate brass chape. £300-400

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A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN KARD OR DAGGER, 22cm damascus blade decorated in gold koftgari with a bird amidst scrolling vines and flowerheads at the forte, characteristic hilt with scrolling silver damascene decoration, the two-piece riveted polished bone grips decorated with courtly figures. £350-450

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN FIRANGI HILTED DAGGER, 30cm triple fullered blade shortened from sword length, characteristic hilt with upturned guard, broad pierced knuckle bow, fluted dished disc pommel with pierced rim, stub finial. £80-120 60.

AN INTERESTING INDONESIAN OR INDIAN PIVOTING TRIPLE FAN SWORD, principle 43.5cm flattened diamond section watered steel fullered blade foliate chiselled at the forte, two 21.5cm wavy watered steel blades, the single hinged gilt hilt of scrolling foliate form, united at the pommel by a single pivoting hinge, contained in their gilt mounted wooden scabbard. £800-1000 61.

A FINE GILT MALAYAN KRIS, 38.75cm wavy watered steel blade chiselled with foliage, a stylised birds head and feathers, surmounted by a gilt elephant and a tiger at the foot, characteristic carved wooden hilt set with a faceted bead, coloured stone filigree collar, contained in its ebonised wooden scabbard. £300-400 20

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A 19TH CENTURY JAVANESE OR INDONESIAN PARANG OR SWORD, 73cm fullered blade, characteristic horn hilt carved with scrolling foliage and flowerheads. £150-180 63.

A BRACE OF ORNATE GILT THAI TEMPLE SWORDS, the first with 63cm curved fullered blade decorated with s panel of scrolling foliage in silver to either side of the forte, characteristic hilt richly decorated with geometric designs in mirrored tiles on a gilt wash ground, contained in its wooden scabbard decorated to match with scrolling foliage and flower heads, the second with 30.5cm blade and decorated in a similar fashion. (2) £800-1000

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AN 18 BORE MIQUELET LOCK ARAB MUSKET, 56.5inch sighted barrel, secured by a single embossed white metal band, chiselled brass lock decorated with scrolling foliage, half stocked, foreend lacking, the butt with ivory plate and inlays. Ivory Declaration Submission reference LU35D3YS. £60-80

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A PHILIPPINE ISLANDS LANTAKA OR CANNON, 32.5inch sighted tapering multi-stage barrel, dolphin lifters, plain cylindrical cascabel, swivel mount. £150-250

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A 19TH CENTURY 28-BORE SNAPHAUNCE CARBINE, 16inch sighted octagonal barrel secured by 5 embossed white metal barrel bands, plain lock, three-quarters stocked with metal mounts. £150-200 68.

A LARGE 19TH CENTURY OX OR YAK FLASK, characteristic faceted tapering body, 60cm over all length, brass mounts, suspension rings. £200-300

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AN EAST INDIA COMPANY FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL, 11.5inch damascus barrel, flat lock incised with the EIC emblem at the tail and dated 1796, full Light Dragoon service type stock with regulation brass mounts, later brass topped wooden ramrod. £180-220

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AN ENORMOUS 19TH CENTURY SOUTHERN OR EAST AFRICAN HARDWOOD KNOBKERRIE, 58cm over all length with large spherical head of approximately 18cm diameter. Some age splitting to head. £1000-1500 21

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A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY AFRICAN DAGGER, 31.5cm pierced leaf shaped double fullered blade, characteristic wooden hilt with large disc pommel, contained in its tooled wooden scabbard. Possibly Congo. £40-60 71.

A 19TH ENTURY AFRICAN SHORT SWORD, 43cm leaf-shaped blade with raised medial ridge and finely chiselled with geometric designs at the eared forte, cylindrical waisted wooden grip. £40-60 72.

A LARGE POTTERY AMPHORA, of plain form turned just above the shoulder, previously smashed and restored over cloth, some pieces missing, 47cm high. By repute late Bronze Age, discovered and restored by an archaeologist in Eastern Austria pre World War II and acquired from his descendants, but there is no paperwork to confirm this. £40-60

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A MINIATURE BURMESE DHA, 13.25cm blade, characteristic white metal hilt decorated with filigree work, bud form pommel, contained in its white metal mounted scabbard decorated to match. £80-120 74.

A SMALL TIBETAN DAGGER, 11cm blade, characteristic white metal mounted hilt , wooden grip, contained in its white metal mounted wooden scabbard decorated with flower heads and wire inlays. £40-60

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A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN AGATE HILTED KARD OR DAGGER, 16cm clipped back wootz damascus blade decorated with scrolling foliage in gold at the forte, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted agate grips, contained in its steel mounted green velvet wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match. £800-1000

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TABAR OR AXE, 12.5cm sharply curving crescent form head, the overlaid copper sides finely chiselled with scrolling foliage, the square section fluke set with an elephant and the finial and haft with flanking tigers, 52.5cm haft, copper wrapped and decorated to match, the terminal with spike dagger. £500-700

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A LARGE ARAB JAMBIYA, 42cm curved fullered blade incised with the inscription, Amal asadullah Isfahan, characteristic carved wooden hilt, blue velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. £80-120

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A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TABAR OR AXE, 20cm crescent form head with traces of silver damascene decoration and chiselled with a panel of calligraphy and foliage, 68cm haft. £300-400

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN JAMBIYA, 16.5cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic brass hilt profusely decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and flowerheads and with traces of silvered decoration, contained in its brass mounted green velvet wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts decorated to match and with traces of silvered decoration, highlighted with four small turquoise stones. £200-300

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ENORMOUS 19TH CENTURY INDIAN DHAL OR SHIELD, 71.5cm diameter body chiselled with bands of calligraphy, wild animals and geometric designs, applied with eight oval and circular panels in toned brass depicting courtly and godly scenes, central toned brass sun form, four foliate dome bosses with geometric trimmed bases, the reverse with four strap mounting loops. £600-800

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A SIKH CHAKRAM, the 26cm diameter damascus disc body with keen edge. £200-300

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A 19TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN DHAL OR SHIELD, the 46.5cm diameter body profusely decorated with bands of geometric design, panels of stylised calligraphy, a large rayed sun form amidst scrolling foliage, gilt highlights, brass trim to the rim. £250-300 84.

A QAJAR DYNASTY PERSIAN BAZUBAND OR ARM DEFENCE, of characteristic form, etched with a border of stylised calligraphy and panels of courtly scenes and figures along its length, old Wallis & Wallis label, lot 233 The Dr J. Zimmermann Collection. £150-200 85.

A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN BAZUBAND OR ARM DEFENCE, of characteristic form, with traces of etched geometric decoration. £100-150

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A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN STEEL DHAL OR SHIELD, 44.5cm diameter body profusely decorated with bands of foliage, flowers, elephants and courtly figures, geometric trimmed rim, four pierced foliate bosses, the rear with floral decorated cloth pad. £300-400

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AN INDIAN KHAKKHARA OR BUDDHIST’S STAFF, the iron pagoda top with five rings and geometric line decoration, on painted, inlaid and pique work haft, iron spike ferrule, 134cm long over all. This example probably 18th Century, the khakkhara was traditionally used

by Buddhist monks, originally as a walking aid and with the sound of the jangling rings frightening away potential dangers such as snakes or spiders, or as defence against larger animals, and also to alert potential alms givers to the approach of the monk. Later used more as a ceremonial item. £350-450 25

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A FINE PRESENTATION KINDJAL, GEORGIA, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY, 47.5cm double fullered blade, two piece riveted horn grips with silver niello mounts, the lower mount inscribed in Arabic work of cutler Amal Hadzhmat, contained in its silver niello mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the upper mount inscribed in Arabic Count Nikolai Simonich. Count Nikolai Simonich, son of important Russian Imperial diplomat and military commander Count Ivan Simonich and Countess Anna Amilahvari of the ancient Georgian aristocratic dynasty.

Some historical research is included with this lot. £3500-4500 26

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A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY, 39.5cm fullered blade inscribed to each side, horn grip with silver gilt floral mounts, contained in its silver gilt mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, some leather replaced, the upper mount inscribed to the reverse. £2000-2500 27

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A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR, 83.5cm sharply curved Wootz damascus blade inlaid with two panels of calligraphy in gold to one side, characteristic hilt with brass crossguard, two-piece riveted rhinoceros horn grips, silver backstrap with incised decoration and 28

struck with a maker’s mark, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with silver mounts decorated to match and also struck with maker’s marks, steel chape, complete with suspension strap.

Please ensure that you comply with all CITES laws. £2000-3000

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A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR, 82.5cm sharply curved blade, the brass hilt with upturned guard and swollen quillons, beaked brass grip pierced for a lanyard or knot. £100-150 91.

A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN OR PERSIAN SHAMSHIR, 81.5cm sharply curved fullered damascus blade with traces of gold inlaid decoration, characteristic hilt, the crossguard chiselled with a panel of calligraphy on a gilt ground, two-piece riveted wooden grips, contained in its reeded leather wrapped wooden scabbard with bullion seam, the two suspension mounts decorated to match, the chape a later replacement. £1500-2500

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A 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN NIMCHA, 86.5cm double fullered blade incised with various crescent forms and numbers, struck with a maker’s mark to either side of the forte, characteristic hilt decorated in gold with scrolling foliage, angular rhinoceros horn grip. Please ensure that you comply with CITES laws. £1000-1500 94.

A 20TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR, 67cm curved blade, characteristic cast brass hilt decorated with scrolling foliage, flower heads and calligraphy, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match, with hanging cords. £150-200

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A 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN SHAMSHIR, 71.5cm sharply curved blade, characteristic two-piece riveted horn grips. Grips possibly rhinoceros horn so please ensure you comply with CITES regulations. £200-300

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A LARGE 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN JAMBIYA, 34cm curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic angular hilt of walrus, contained in its silver wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated with geometric borders and scrolling foliage, struck with a mark to the reverse. Finial lacking and small tear to silver wrapping on the reverse. £800-1200

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A LARGE 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN JAMBIYA, 30.5cm curved sharpened blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic angular hilt of walrus, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with steel mounts, decorated to the face in silver damascene with geometric designs. £600-800

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A 19TH CENTURY JAMBIYA, 22.5cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge (damascus?) characteristic white metal and gilt brass mounted carved horn hilt, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. £150-250 98.

A 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN JAMBIYA, 24cm sharply curved blade struck with three NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR marks, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with scrolling foliage, collar lacking, rhinoceros horn grip contained in its white metal mounted scabbard profusely decorated with panels of scrolling foliage. Please ensure you comply with all CITES laws. £400-600 99.

A 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN JANWI OR SHORT SWORD, 32.5cm double fullered blade, characteristic horn hilt with brass collar, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with foliate engraved brass mounts. Hilt possibly rhinoceros horn so please ensure that you comply with CITES laws. £250-300 100.

A 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN JANWI OR SHORT SWORD, 52.5cm slightly curved fullered blade decorated with foliage and strapwork in the European fashion, characteristic hilt with rhinoceros horn grip, re-affixed engraved brass collar. Please

ensure that you comply with CITES laws. £200-300 101.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN SHORT SWORD, 46.5cm triple fullered European blade, characteristic wooden hilt with linear and circle engraved front. £40-60 102.

A WHITE METAL MOUNTED OMANI JAMBIYA, 20cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic white metal wrapped hilt decorated with panels of filigree and flower heads, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match. Blade loose in hilt. £150-180 31

103.

A GOOD CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, GEORGIA, 33cm double fullered blade, bend to tip, characteristic silver niello hilt and grip, contained in its matching silver niello scabbard with Arabic inscription to the reverse, 84 standard hallmarks, some rubbing. £400-600

104.

A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, GEORGIA, 34cm triple fullered blade, characteristic two-piece silver niello mounted riveted horn grips, mark rubbed, contained in its matching silver niello mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, 84 standard hallmarks, some rubbing. £250-300 105.

A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 61cm fullered blade inlaid with scrolling foliage and dolphins and inscribed in Arabic, blade with staining and pitting, regulation riveted horn grips with silver mounts, contained in its green stained leather wrapped wooden scabbard complete with leather hanging straps. £400-600

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A RUSSIAN IMPERIAL CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 42cm multi-fullered Bulat damascus blade with gilt decoration to each side, characteristic twopiece riveted horn grips, contained in its leather mounted wooden scabbard with mount decorated to match and brass chape. £800-1000 107.

A LARGE 19TH CENTURY CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 57cm flattened diamond section blade with offset fullers and inscription on each side, characteristic two-piece riveted horn grips, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard. £350-450

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN JAMBIYA, 21cm angular curved blade with bold raised medial ridge and pierced with stars set with brass at the forte, one insert lacking, characteristic white metal mounted wooden hilt decorated with strapwork and filigree, contained in its cloth wrapped wooden scabbard with foliate pierced white metal chape. £400-600

108.

A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY RUSSIAN KINDJAL FOR A BOY, 14cm curved blade, characteristic grip with silver niello foliate decoration along its length, contained in its silver niello scabbard decorated to match and with inscription in Cyrillic, suspension chain and belt hook, Russian 84 silver marks. £350-450

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A 19TH CENTURY CAUCASIAN SHASQUA, 80cm curved fullered blade incised with celestial imagery, characteristic hilt, 84 standard silver hallmarked long eared silver niello pommel, profusely decorated with tiny stars with a triple beaded border, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with quadruple hallmarked mounts decorated to match, the upper mount with maker’s and assay marks, inscription, and the figure of a mermaid. £800-1200

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. £250-350

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A CAUCASIAN SHASHQUA PROBABLY DAGESTAN, 79cm curved fullered blade, characteristic narrow eared silver niello hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and flower heads, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with multiple silver niello mounts decorated with panels of scrolling foliage 113.

A 20-BORE PERCUSSION KUBAN and flower heads.

COSSACK SERVICE PISTOL, 12.5inch barrel secured £2000-3000 with three barrel bands, plain back action lock, button trigger, full stocked with large bun-shaped butt set 112.

A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN with a lanyard ring. Approximately 2000 of these NAVAL GUNNER’S POWDER FLASK, 39cm over all pistols were made by the Herman Tanner company in length, the polished horn body with brass mounts, the Belgium. sprung nozzle stamped to the inside with an anchor £700-900 34

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A SCARCE GEORGIAN HEAVY CAVALRY OR GRENADIER OFFICER’S SWORD, circa 1770, 86.5cm blade decorated with stands of arms and crowned GR cyphers all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, characteristic steel hilt with looping heartshaped lower guard and D-shaped knuckle bow supported by three scrolling side bars, spirally chiselled bun-shaped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip with faceted collars, contained in its steel mounted black leather scabbard. £2500-3500 35

115.

A FINE GEORGIAN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83.5cm blade with hatchet point, decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, the triple fullers with linear and circular piercings, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, characteristic pre-regulation hilt composed of pierced base plate rising to a D-shaped knuckle guard supported by three scrolling side bars on either side, domed pommel, wire bound fishskin grip. £2500-3000 116.

A 1788 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD BY HARVEY, 90cm fullered blade stamped HARVEY at the forte and with a partial crown stamp, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard supported by two looping side bars, ovoid pommel spirally fluted black painted wooden grip. £600-800 36

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A GEORGIAN PRESENTATION SWORD, 75cm sharply curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, flowerheads, stands of arms and panels of foliate and geometric designs, the whole highlighted in blue and gilt on a frost etched ground, the inscription: PRESENTED TO CHARLES EDMONSTON ESQUIRE

BY THE GOVERNOR AND COURT OF POLICY OF THE COLONY OF DEMERARY AS A TOKEN OF THEIR ESTEEM AND THE SENSE THEY ENTERTAIN OF THE ACTIVITY AND SPIRIT MANIFESTED

BY HIM FOR THE INTERNAL SECURITY OF THE COLONY 1802, maker’s panel for BENJAMIN

REDDELL SWORD CUTLER BIRMINGHAM, gilt hilt with acanthus and oak leaf stirrup guard, bold lion’s head pommel, the gilt grip chased to either side with stands of arms within a panel, the langets decorated with stands of arms and the Union flag, pierced and panelled gilt scabbard with fishskin inserts, decorated with stands of arms and acanthus scrolls, maker’s panel for Clarke & Sons, Cheapside London. Demerary should have read Demerara, which was located in British Guiana or Guyana. £5000-7000 37

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A GERGIAN PRESENTATION SWORD TO MAJOR GEORGE HALFORD - OF ST SEBASTIAN GOLD MEDAL AND 59 REGIMENT OF FOOT (NOTTINGHAMSHIRE) INTEREST, 75cm curved blade frost etched with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, Britannia, Battle Honours, crests and the presentation inscription THE XXXXMOUS GIFT OF THE MAYOR & COMMONALITY OF CANTERBURY ON THE 27 TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1814 TO THEIR FELLXX CITIZEN MAJOR XXXXX HALFORD OF HIS MAJEXXXX 59TH REGT OF FOOT AS A TESTIMONY OF THEIR HIGH OPINION OF HIS GALLANTRY & XXXXXX IN THE LATE ARDUOUS CONFLICT WHICH THROUGH THE HONOURABLE PERSEVERANCE GREAT BRITAIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX A STATE OF UNEXAMPLED XXXXXXX AND OPPRESSION, 38

areas of deep rusting and losses, ornate pierced gilt hilt bordered with laurel and decorated with stands of arms and incorporating the owner’s crest, bold lion’s head pommel, ivory grip, chips, inset with the crest of Canterbury to either side in gilt, contained in its panelled gilt scabbard with red velvet inserts, deeply chiselled and chased with scrolling foliage, laurel sprays and large stands of arms. Some panel screws lacking.

Major George Halford ENS. 4th foot, 15th Oct. 1799; Lieut. 12th March 1801; Lieut. 28th foot, 9th July 1803; Capt. 59th foot, 30 th Aug 1808; bre. Maj. 21st Sept.

1813. Served in the Peninsula and received the Army Gold Medal for the siege of St Sebastian. Died 1823. £3000-5000 Ivory Declaration Submission Reference LMCR1TX8.

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AN UNUSUAL GEORGIAN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, broad 82cm blade etched and gilt with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, the Royal arms, a mounted cavalryman and signed Osborn and Gunby’s Warranted, all against a blued ground, gilt brass three bar hilt in the Continental style with wire bound leather covered grip, in its heavy steel scabbard with gilt fittings, decorated with stylized leaves and Continental style steel drag. £2500-3500 39

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A 1788 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE, 91cm curved double fullered blade stamped Egg over ...Solingen on the back edge and etched with a mounted cavalryman, scrolls, a stand of arms and Turk’s head, regulation steel hilt with rubbed leather covered grip, contained in its wood scabbard with large steel mounts and a leather covered panel on each side. £800-1200

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A 1788 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD BY WOOLLEY, 80.5cm curved fullered blade dated 1794 and with the maker’s details on the back edge, further etched 5 over LD (Fifth Light Dragoons) to one side, sharpened for use, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £600-800

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A CONTINENTAL CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD OF 1788 TYPE, 83.5cm curved blade, regulation steel stirrup hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £350-450 123.

A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 86.5cm blade with hatchet point signed J.J. Runkel Sohlingen on the back edge and decorated with stands of arms and crowned GR cypher, regulation steel ladder hilt (slight damage), with langets, partly wire bound leather covered grip, in a steel scabbard. £1000-1500

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A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 88.5cm straight blade with hatchet point signed Osborn on the back edge and stamped with an inspection mark, regulation unmodified steel hilt with ribbed leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £1200-1600 126.

A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 88.5cm straight blade with hatchet point signed Osborn on the back edge, regulation steel hilt without langets, wood grip with remains of leather covering. £500-800

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A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 89.5cm straight blade with hatchet point, regulation steel ladder hilt with wire bound leather covered grip. £700-1000

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AN UNUSUAL 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S DRESS SWORD, 85cm early diamond section rapier blade cut with a deep single fullers each etched XXXXX THOMAS XXXX AYALA XXXX together with cross motifs, regulation gilt hilt retaining virtually all its original gilding, heart-shaped guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn-form pommel, silver wire bound grip. Small amount of lead added at the point where the blade enters the hilt, presumably to prevent movement. £200-400 128.

A SCARCE SCOTTISH 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S DRESS SWORD, 83cm broad straight double edge blade cut with a single fuller and etched ‘GIBSON’S THOMPSON & CRAIG’S Warranted’ at forte within banners and a cartouche, crowned GR cypher, 1801-1816 Royal arms, stands of arms, Tarleton helmet and Union flowers etc., regulation gilt hilt retaining nearly all its original gilding, D-shaped knuckle guard, grip covered with sheet silver embossed in imitation of wire binding. The Edinburgh makers Thompson & Craig became Gibson, Thompson & Craig in 1803 and closed in 1820. £200-400 42

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A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE, 82.5cm curved blade lightly etched and gilt with crowned GR cypher, mounted cavalryman, Royal arms and a stand of arms against a faded blue ground, steel stirrup hilt with wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £600-900 130.

A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE, 82.5cm curved blade lightly etched with foliage, the Royal arms, Britannia, crowned GR cypher, a stand of arms, and a skull and crossbones, regulation steel stirrup hilt with faceted back piece, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in steel scabbard with maker’s cartouche of D. Egg, Haymarket, London. The skull and crossbones may indicate that the original owner was a Mason. £700-1000

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A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY NCO’S SWORD, 83cm curved blade by Runkel, etched with a panel FOR MY KING & COUNTRY, regulation steel stirrup hilt, the langets with later etched XIII LD for the 13th Light Dragoons, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £1000-1500 132.

A SCARCE 7 TH DRAGOON GUARDS (THE PRINCESS ROYAL’S) TRUMPETER’S SABRE, 72.5cm curved blade, regulation brass stirrup hilt, the front langet incised 7 DG over 18, bold horse’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in a brass scabbard incised 22 below the throat. £750-850

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A WILLIAM IV LIGHT DRAGOONS OFFICER’S MAMELUKE, 77.5cm curved blade etched with scrolling foliage, stand of arms and crowned WIVR cypher, maker’s panel for HAMBURGER & CO., regulation copper gilt hilt chiselled with acanthus scrolls, one langet chipped, two-piece riveted ivory grips, contained in its steel scabbard, the gilt mounts decorated to match. Chape bent. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference F3LGT14W £700-900 134.

AN INDIAN ARMY OFFICER’S MAMELUKE, 73cm sharply curved damascus trophy blade with small etched panels at the forte, characteristic copper gilt hilt chiselled with acanthus scrolls and a crest to either side of the crossguard, two-piece ivory grips with rosette rivet covers, contained in its brass mounted steel scabbard. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference G46ET5XW £800-1000

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A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 84.5cm curved blade by Woolley stamped B O and with an arrow stamp, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed leather covered wooden grip, worn, contained in its black painted steel scabbard. £350-450 136.

A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83.5cm curved blade etched Thos Gills Warranted Never to Fail, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound leather grip. Scabbard lacking. £350-450 137.

AN INTERESTING EAGLE HEAD GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SWORD, 80.5cm clipped back blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms, crowned GR cypher and then an N within a cartouche to one side and a W within a cartouche on the other, gilt hilt with pomegranate quillon terminals, the knuckle guard in the form of a serpent emerging from the Eagle’s head pommel, contained in its gilt mounted steel scabbard. It has been suggested that this is some form of presentation sword representing 44

Waterloo - the N for Napoleon and the W for Wellington. The grip replaced. £1000-1500 138.

A GEORGIAN GRENADIER OFFICER’S SABRE, 82.5cm curved blade decorated with mythical beasts and stands of arms, copper gilt stirrup hilt with heart-shaped guard, the back strap engraved with a flaming grenade, silver wire bound grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £700-900 139.

A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm blade etched Cooper & Craven on the back edge and with crowned GR cypher, standing officer wearing a tarleton helmet, stand of arms and WARRANTED on a banner, all highlighted with gilt, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow, engraved under the folding side guard ‘WT - BAV’, original wooden grip (silver wire binding missing). BAV = Barkston Ash Volunteers (between Leeds and York) strength 400, Commanding officer H. Vavasour. WT = Capt. William Todd (from 1803 list of founders). £200-400

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A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SWORD, 86cm straight blade etched and gilt with scrolling foliage, Britannia, crowned GR cypher, standing infantryman, an angel and the Royal arms against a blued ground, steel hilt with slotted stool and knuckle guard with three interconnected side bars, wire bound leather covered grip, in its rusted steel scabbard. £900-1000 45

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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

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A GOOD 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm blade etched with a crowned GR cypher, Royal arms (1801-1816), stands of arms and the Union flowers all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt retaining virtually all of its original gilding, D-shaped knuckle guard, folding side guard, urn-shaped pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts, twin suspension rings, locket engraved with owner’s initials I.W. complete with bullion dress knot. £750-1000

143.

A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SPADROON, 82.5cm blade decorated with floral sprays, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher and crowned Royal arms, steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, scroll support and scroll pierced, faceted urn pommel, reeded ebonised grip. £300-400

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THE FIGHTING SWORD OF CAPTAIN JAMES MOLYNEAUX, 74cms curved fullered blade, brass stirrup hilt with traces of gilding, side guard pierced with loops and sprout, down-turned quillon, bold lion’s head pommel, contained in its scabbard with border engraved brass mounts retaining traces of gilding, twin hanging rings, locket engraved ‘CAPTn. JAMES MOLYNEUX R.N. H.M.S. COURAGEUX 144.

AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S Fought under Nelson at the BATTLE OF THE NILE, SWORD, 76cm curved blade etched with scrolling DIED SEPTr. 8th. 1833’. James Molyneaux, Lieut. 1st October 1794; Commander 4th May 1833: died 8th foliage and flowerheads, crowned Royal Arms and September 1833 (Obituary in the London Times). crowned GR cypher, regulation pierced copped gilt Leather worn but complete with old repairs, chape hilt incorporating a crowned GR cypher, lion’s head detached but present. pommel, ribbed leather grip. Scabbard lacking. £600-1000 £300-400

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A RARE 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD PROBABLY FOR THE GRENADIER COMPANY OF A YORKSHIRE OR LANCASHIRE REGIMENT, 78cms plain sharply curved single edge blade with false edge, regulation pierced gilt hilt, the knuckle guard chiselled with a rose upon crowned GR beneath a flaming grenade, lion head pommel wire bound fish skin covered grip. £350-500 47

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A SCARCE 1803 PATTERN GRENADIER COMPANY INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 77cm blade etched with a crowned GR cypher, Royal Arms (1801-1816), ‘Osborn’s, Warranted’ a standing Grenadier officer, stands of arms, grenade and scrolling foliage, deeply struck with the letters GG at the forte, regulation copper gilt hilt, the guard incorporating a crowned GR cypher surmounted by a flaming grenade, lion’s head pommel, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its tooled leather scabbard with copper gilt mounts, the locket engraved with the owner’s initials RP. Henry Osborn was established at 82 Pall Mall, London in 1803. One suspension ring lacking. £1000-1500 48

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A FRENCH GRENADIER OFFICER’S SWORD SWORD, 95.5cm straight double fullered blade engraved Mfture Imple Du Klingenthal Coulaux Freres on the back edge and etched and gilt with foliage and stands of arms against a blued ground, brass hilt with knuckle guard and side bat incorporating a flaming grenade, rectangular section pommel, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its brass scabbard with an openwork leather covered panel on each side. £1200-1500

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A FRENCH AN XI CUIRASSIER’S SWORD, 86.5cm double fullered blade, undated, regulation four-bar brass hilt, wire bound leather grip, worn. Various stamps to knuckle guard and forte, kink in blade. £200-300 150.

A FRENCH CUIRASSIER’S SWORD, 95.5cm double fullered blade, undated, regulation four-bar brass hilt, wire bound leather grip. Scabbard lacking. £200-300 151.

A RARE FRENCH LIGHT CAVALRY OR CHASSEURS OFFICER’S SWORD, 73.5cm curved fullered blade incised VAINCRE OU MOURIR POUR LA NATION, decorated with floral sprays, a crowned oval cartouche with three centered fleur-de-lys, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, the langets decorated with an inverted Phrygian cap, bold lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip. Circa early 1790’s. £400-600

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A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 80.5cm fullered blade decorated with stands of arms and floral sprays, the forte marked IGB, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, casque pommel, chequered wooden grip, together with a worn Continental brass hilted infantry hanger.

(2) £250-350 153.

A CAPTURED SPANISH NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 77cm flattened diamond section two-stage blade with traces of etched decoration, characteristic brass hilt with upturned shell guard, incised The sword of a Spanish Officer of the Pomona Frigate taken 23rd August 1806, D-shaped knuckle bow, spirally fluted pommel and grip, together with a framed and glazed print of the action. £600-800

154.

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH OFFICER’S SMALLSWORD, 83.5cm triangular section incurved blade by Coulaux Freres, decorated with stands of arms and floral sprays all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation neoclassical gilt hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, reeded mother-o’-pearl grips. £400-600 155.

A LATE 17 TH CENTURY SWEDISH OR DANISH SWORD RAPIER, 85cm flattened diamond section hollow ground blade, the short central fuller incised EN TOLEDO, gilt hilt with looping side bar and downturned quillon, D-shaped knuckle guard, reeded heart-shaped pommel, ornately spirally bound gilt bullion wire grip. Ex-Bonhams Lot 155 30 th April 2014. £600-800

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A MID-18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SMALLSWORD, 71.5cm flattened diamond section fullered blade, characteristic brass hilt upturned shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow and spherical pommel, the whole decorated with Classical scenes from Antiquity, fine silver wire bound grip with Turk’s heads. £450-550 157.

A GEORGIAN HUNTING HANGER BY PROSSER, 51.5cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, a wild boar with in a laurel wreath and a crown, the forte etched with a maker’s panel for John Prosser Manufacturer to the King, Charing Cross on either side, gilt hilt with downturned shell guard, recurved crossguard, stepped gilt pommel, wire bound stag’s horn grip, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with gilt mounts, the locket with matching maker’s panel. £800-1200

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AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH OFFICER’S BROADSWORD, 78.5cm fullered blade incised twice in each fuller with the maker’s name HERMANN KEISSER, further incised with the orb and cross mark, steel half-basket hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by scrolling bars in the form of 666 or 999 in the talismanic fashion, the stool composed of a half shell guard chiselled with the talismanic face of a green man, tapering ovoid pommel, copper wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. For a sword with a full basket and similar green man design see page 146 of British Basket-Hilted Swords by Cyril Mazansky, also see Antony Cribb Ltd lot 113 12th December 2017 for another full basket hilt bearing a similar green man and page 67 of Swords and Blades of the American Revolution by G C Neuman for an virtually identical sword. £800-1200 52

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A FINE OFFICER’S SILVER HILTED HANGER, 79.5cm curved fullered blade, characteristic silver hilt of proto-military type with D-shaped knuckle guard supported by a scrolling side bar, downturned swollen quillon, swollen edge to guard, spherical pommel, thick silver wire bound grip, hallmarked London 1754 and with maker’s mark for John Carman II. Provenance: Ex. Lattimer Collection, illustrated in D. D. Hartzler American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords Volume 2: According to Their Geographical Areas of Mounting, 2015, fig. 625. For an account of John Carman II see London Silver-Hilted Swords: L. Southwick, 2003, p.63 and Pl. 39. £400-700

160.

A FINE SILVER HILT HANGER HALLMARKED FOR LONDON 1743, 63cm double fullered blade etched and gilt for its full length with French mottos, classical vignettes, boar and stag, strapwork and foliage, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow supported by the looping side bar, maker stamped I.S and with a full set of hallmarks to both bars, cow horn covered grip, contained in its silver mounted leather scabbard, locket engraved Fleureau St James’ Gate (partly effaced), belt hook with maker’s mark I.S. £1500-2000

161.

AN 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SMALLSWORD, 73cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with urn forms, strapwork panels and classical imagery, characteristic hilt with faceted looping side guard, D-shaped knuckle bow and faceted ovoid pommel, wire bound grip with Turk’s heads. £300-400

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A FINE ORMOLU HILT SMALLSWORD

BY RICHARD JOHNSTON C.1800, 83cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage and a stand of arms, characteristic hilt of conventional form, D-shaped knuckle guard, decorated overall with raised ribs of rounded section, those on the guard in radial arrangement, urn-shaped pommel, fine silver wire bound grip, contained in its vellum covered scabbard (repaired) with steel mounts, locket signed “R. Johnston late BLAND & FOSTER Sword Cutler & Belt Maker to his MAJESTY 68 St James’s St London”.

Richard Johnston succeeded Robert Foster (formerly Bland & Foster) in 1798 at 68 St. James’s Street. See L. Southwick, “London Silver-hilted Swords…” Leeds 2001, pp 153-154 for an account of Richard Johnston. £500-800

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AN ENGLISH SMALLSWORD C.1770, 84cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, iron hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard finely pierced over all with repeated flower head pattern, chiselled borders, pierced iron pommel, silver tape and wire bound grip. £350-500

164.

A GOOD ENGLISH SMALLSWORD C.1730, 78cm flattened diamond section blade etched and gilt for its entire length with bands of repeated foliage and the garter motto Honi soit quis mal y pense, reverse with bust portrait, ormolu hilt retaining much original gilding, hilt of conventional form with large pas d’ane rings, fine copper wire bound grip, contained in its wooden scabbard with tooled brown leather covering (some missing) and retaining its original belt hook. £350-500

165.

AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER HILTED SMALLSWORD, 81cm triangular section incurved colichemarde blade decorated with scrolling foliage and a partial inscription to either side, characteristic hilt with foliate decorated reeded shell guard, D-shaped knuckle guard, spherical pommel, silver wire and ribbon bound grip, the whole decorated to match, marks rubbed, contained in its white metal mounted velum scabbard, the locket decorated to match and incised Stevens Temple gate, chape lacking. £600-800

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A 3RD LIGHT DRAGOONS OFFICER’S SHAKO, the cloth covered body with patent leather top and peak, the former with bullion oak leaf ribbon surround, the latter with bullion trimmed edge, large crowned cross-form helmet plate with regimental title KING’S OWN LIGHT DRAGOONS, battle honours VITTORIA, PENINSULA, TOULOUSE, and SALAMANCA, each arm of the cross with faceted white metal insert, centred white metal horse over III,

surmounted by the body NEC ASPERA TERRENT, laurel wreath surround, circular domed gilt bosses applied with white metal horses, acanthus leaf spherical plume holder with red and white horse hair plume, leather backed chin chain, bullion caplines, leather interior. The interior with Roy Butler collection label. £10000-15000

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167.

A 2ND PATTERN 12TH OR PRINCE OF WALES’ LANCERS OFFICER’S LANCE CAP, the patent leather body with applied bullion ribbon trim, the rayed gilt lance cap plate applied with white metal Prince of Wales’ feathers over a pierced white metal Royal arms over a white metal sphynx EGYPT battle honour, this flanked by two gilt scrolls WATERLOO 58

and PENINSULA, bullion and red cloth band surmounted by the ribbed red cloth covered top with bullion boss with central bullion cypher on a red velvet ground, bullion cord trim, large velvet backed chin chain with large lion mask bosses, liner lacking. £10000-15000

168.

A LANARKSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY OFFICER’S SHAKO, the black cloth body with bullion trimmed peak, oak leaf bullion ribbon trim beneath the crown, gilt metal rayed star LANARKSHIRE YEOMANRY garter, white metal double headed eagle centred on a polished gilt domed ground, lion’s mask boss, double headed eagle boss, leather backed chin chain, leather and red silk lining with owner’s initials W.W.H., complete with feather plume and caplines. £4000-6000 59

169.

A GVR 16TH LANCERS OFFICER’S LANCE CAP TO A.E. MURRAY ESQ. V.C., the patent leather body with gilt mounts, the rayed gilt lance cap plate with applied pierced white metal crowned Royal arms surmounting battle honours and regimental title, gilt ribbon top collar surmounted by the ribbed black woollen top with bullion rope trim, bullion plume boss with bullion GVR cypher on a red velvet ground, feather plume, black velvet lined chin chain with lion’s mask bosses, bullion caplines, leather and red silk liner with maker’s label for Stone & Sons, Norwich, 60

japanned storage tin with brass name plate, japanned plume tin. Murray was gazetted for the Victoria Cross on the 9th November 1897 during the Tirah campaign while attempting to rescue an officer of the Lancashire Fusiliers whilst under heavy fire. He served during the Second Boer War but resigned his commission upon his father’s death in 1907 when he became the 8th Earl of Dumore. However he returned to the army as a staff officer during the First World War. £3600-3800

170.

A 5TH ROYAL IRISH LANCERS OFFICER’S LANCE CAP, the patent leather body with gilt mounts, the rayed gilt lance cap plate with applied pierced white metal Royal arms, surmounting a harp amidst battle honours, surmounting the regimental title, bullion ribbon top collar surmounted by the ribbed

red woollen top with bullion rope trim, gilt plume boss with feather plume, velvet backed chin chain with lion’s mask bosses, caplines, leather and red silk liner, the latter largely lacking. £3400-3800 61

171.

A SCARCE SEALED PATTERN VICTORIAN 9TH OR ROYAL LANCERS OFFICER’S LANCE CAP, the patent leather body and top with gilt mounts, the rayed gilt lance cap plate with applied gilt crowned Royal arms, battle honours CHILLIANWALLAR, GOOJERAT, LUCKNOW, PUNJAUB, PUNNIAR, SOBRAON, DELHI, PENINSULA, centred white metal cypher surmounting 62

ROYAL LANCERS, gilt top collar surmounting the ribbed black woollen underside, gilt plume boss with central regimental button, black velvet backed chin chain with lion’s mask bosses, leather and red silk lining, maker’s stamp for HAWKES & CO., the headband with wax Royal arms sealed pattern. £2500-3500

172.

AN 11TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (DEVONSHIRE) OFFICER’S BELL TOP SHAKO, the leather trimmed black body with large crowned rayed star helmet plate, applied faceted white metal rayed star surmounted with a pierced gilt laurel wreath and battle honours PENINSULA, TOULOUSE, NIVELLE,

ORTHES, NIVE, SALAMANCA and PYRENEES, central XI, ornate pierced spherical pompom holder with black woollen pompom, leather backed chin scales with embossed crown and lion bosses, quilted liner.

Some restorations. £2200-2600 63

173.

A NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS ALBERT PATTERN SHAKO, the black body with patent leather front and rear peaks and top, applied with a gilt metal flaming grenade surmounted by a white metal wreath BADAJOZ, C.RODRIG., ROLEIA, BUSACO, ORTHES, PENINSULA, WILHELM STAHL, SALAMANCA, VITTORIA, NIVELLE, TOULOUSE, 64

VIMIERA, CORUNNA, central pierced St George and the Dragon, garter surround QUO FATA VOCANT, the top surmounted by a pierced gilt pompom holder, white woollen pompom, black velvet backed large gilt chin chain with rosette bosses. Pompom and velvet backing later. £4000-6000

174.

A SCARCE VICTORIAN WORCESTERSHIRE YEOMANRY OFFICER’S HELMET, the black leather covered card skull with white metal mounts, vented raised comb, gilt helmet plate with crowned garter QUEEN’S OWN REGIMENT, central pierced VR on a white metal ground, the whole surmounting WORCESTERSHIRE

YEOMANRY flanked by a lion and a unicorn emerging from a laurel wreath, lion’s mask bosses, leather backed chin chain, black cloth liner, red and white plume, contained in its japanned storage tin named to TB Vernon Esq. Worster Yeomanry, with a small amount of research on the Vernons of Hanbury. Circa 1850. £2500-3500 65

176.

AN EIIR ROYAL HORSEGUARDS OFFICER’S SWORD, 94cm blade etched with battle honours and EIIR cypher, regulation pierced plated hilt with applied brass decoration and crowned RHG, wire bound fishskin grip, leather liner, contained in its field service scabbard. £1200-1400 175.

A BLUES AND ROYALS OFFICER’S HELMET AND UNIFORM ENSEMBLE, comprising EIIR helmet, the white metal skull with gilt crowned oak leaf and laurel wreath helmet plate, faceted white metal rayed star with centered pierced gilt garter HON SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE on a blue enamelled ground, central red enamelled cross on a gilt ground, fluted white metal finial with gilt bun-shaped foot on a gilt rayed star base, gilt rosette bosses, leather backed chin chain, leather liner, red plume, the blue tunic with red collar and bullion trim, cuff trim lacking, quilted lining with trade label for EDGE, SAVILLE ROW, gilt bullion gilt shoulder boards and aiguillette, brass trimmed polished metal cuirass, brass scale straps with faceted rivets and lion’s mask bosses, buff leather shoulder belt with black patent pouch, applied with pierced gilt Royal arms badge, white leather breeches and, black leather boots with spurs, white leather gauntlets. £3000-4000 66

177.

AN EDWARDIAN FIRST LIFEGUARDS OFFICER’S HELMET, the white metal skull with gilt crowned oak leaf and laurel wreath helmet plate, faceted white metal rayed star with centred pierced gilt garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE on a blue enamelled ground with central red enamelled cross on a gilt ground, fluted white metal finial with gilt bun shaped foot on a gilt rayed star base, gilt rosette bosses, leather backed chin chain, leather liner, white plume. £2500-3500

178.

A SCARCE ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE SANDHURST OFFICER CADET’S FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET, the white six panel body with gilt crowned rayed helmet plate with centred pierced garter NEC ASPERA TERRENT, pierced VR cypher on a red enamelled ground, laurel wreath surround, the left side with gilt acanthus plume holder with white horse hair plume, vented fluted spike finial, the leather and red silk lining with maker’s stamp for HAWKES & CO. £1400-1800

179.

A GRENADIER GUARDS OFFICER’S WOLSELEY PATTERN FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET, the white six panel body with seven pleat pagri wrap, pierced gilt KC cap bade with blue and red enamel grounds, gilt fluted spike finial with acanthus base, leather backed chin chain with flaming grenade side hook, the interior with leather and red silk liner, the former stamped in gilt DETACHABLE & SELF CONFORMING ROYAL LETTERS PATENT NO. 228467 ADOPTED

BY HM GOVT. the crown with applied label WATERPROOF TROPICAL HELMET. £800-1200

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top, leather trimmed brim, black, yellow and white identification badge, leather liner, leather chin strap, 1930 St Albans label. £180-220

180.

A FIRST WAR PERIOD CAVALRY PATTERN FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET TO THE 15TH HUSSARS, the six panel khaki body with eight pleat khaki pagri wrap with additional orange or faded red covered pleat, leather trimmed brim, leather chin strap, leather and cloth liner with sprung cavalry nape, maker’s label for HAWKES & CO., additional inked label 206 15th Huss Hanbury J. Mothing to green lined interior. £280-320

183.

A 14TH HUSSARS BUSBY, the brown fur body with bullion boss, yellow cloth bag with small bullion boss knot, leather and cloth lined interior, contained in its japanned tin. £450-550

181.

A SECOND WAR PERIOD INDIAN ARMY ARMOURED DIVISION OFFICER’S PITH HELMET, the khaki cloth covered four panel body with six pleat pagri wrap, affixed with a cloth formation sign for the 31st Indian Armoured Division, leather and canvas lining, paper maker’s label MS. CHUNI LAL & CO. OFFICER’S HAT, partial chin strap. £250-350

182.

A 1930’S WOLSELEY PATTERN INDIAN FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET, the six panel khaki body with nine pleat khaki pagri wrap, vented button 68

184.

A 17 TH LANCERS TROOPER’S LANCE CAP, the patent leather body with white patent leather top, copper gilt mounts, the rayed lance cap with embossed crowned Royal arms, regimental title, badge and battle honours, yellow bordered ribbed white woollen underside, copper plume boss with white horse hair plume, lion’s mask bosses, leather backed chin chain, the waxed cloth lined leather interior, neat repair, dated 1902. £850-950

187.

A SET OF WILLIAM IV STAFF OFFICER’S EPAULETTES, the bullion boards with roped borders applied with silver bullion rank insignia and bullion WIVR cypher, bullion tassels, red silk and leather interiors with left and right paper labels, contained in 185.

AN OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET TO their black japanned storage tin.

THE NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT, the £500-700 blue cloth covered skull with gilt fittings to include spike finial with quatrefoil base, rose bosses, QVC crowned rayed star helmet plate with white metal regimental title and centred white metal Prince of Wales’ feathers on a black velvet ground, garter motto and laurel wreath surround, replacement liner. £400-500

188.

ENGLISH SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY), miniature portrait of a young officer in military attire including shoulder belt and plate, watercolour on ivory, 6 x 5.3cm in ebonised wooden frame. £150-200

186.

A VICTORIAN ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER’S PORK PIE HAT, the circular black cloth body with bullion ribbon trim, the top with central bullion boss surrounded by a floral bullion ribbon motif, leather chin strap, the red quilted silk interior with leather sweat band. £300-400

189.

ENGLISH SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY), miniature portrait of Sir Ralph Abercromby in military attire, watercolour on paper, 6.2 x 5cm oval, framed. £150-200

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192.

A TOCHI SCOUTS DESK ORNAMENT, composed of various metals and in the form of the cap badge, crossed swords and a dhal surmounted by a crescent and star, TOCHI beneath, adjustable stand to the rear. £100-150

190.

A CARDIFF CITY FIRE BRIGADE OFFICER’S HELMET, the white metal skull with vented raised comb embossed with dragons to either side, acanthus bordered helmet plate with applied CCFB, rosette bosses, leather backed chin chain, leather liner. £600-800

191.

A GEORGIAN OR VICTORIAN MAHOGANY PRESENTATION SWORD CASE, the outside of the lid with brass carrying handle, apertures for swinging catches, the interior with faded red chamois lining and fitted for a mameluke sword, compartments for belt and knot. 38inches x 8inches x 3.5inches. £450-550

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193.

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) £4000-5000

with broad bullion lace border, the brown leather flap to the rear with maker’s label for Hamburger, Rogers & Co., inked initials J.K. £400-600

194.

A VICTORIAN 10TH HUSSARS OFFICER’S SABRETACHE, the red leather body with bullion ribbon trimmed flap, Prince of Wales Feathers and crown surmounting VR cypher and Battle Honours to EGYPT 1884, the latter overlaid on laurel sprays, all composed of silver and bullion wire with black silk grounds to the Battle Honours, red leather pouch to the rear. £2000-3000

196.

A VICTORIAN ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABRETACHE, the black leather body with bullion ribbon trimmed flap, regimental motif and devices centered in bullion, comprising Royal Arms, laurel wreath, gilt artillery piece and motto UBIQUE QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT, the rear pouch with maker’s label for Hamburger, Rogers & Co. three bullion hanging straps. £400-600

195.

A 14TH HUSSARS OFFICER’S SABRETACHE, the shaped body with crowned bullion VR cypher surmounting the regimental battle honours in bullion thread on a warm blue cloth ground, the whole surmounting an oak leaf and laurel wreath, central regimental motif, the whole on a scarlet ground 71

198.

A VICTORIAN 6TH LANCASHIRE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABRETACHE FLAP, the silver bullion ribbon trimmed flap with regimental motif and devices centered in bullion, comprising Royal Arms, laurel and oak leaf wreath, silvered artillery piece and regimental title in bullion thread on a red velvet ground SIXTH LANCASHIRE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY, the whole on a black felt ground, framed and glazed. £300-400

197.

A VICTORIAN ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABRETACHE, the black leather body with bullion ribbon trimmed flap, regimental motif and devices centered in bullion, comprising Royal Arms, laurel wreath, gilt artillery piece and motto UBIQUE QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT, the rear pouch with maker’s label for Hamburger, Rogers & Co. three bullion hanging straps. Flap securing strap a replacement. Minor moth. £450-550

199.

A SCARCE GLASGOW RIFLE VOLUNTEERS SABRETACHE AND SHOULDER BELT POUCH ENSEMBLE, comprising patent leather sabretache applied with a pierced white metal crowned VR cypher, a further plain patent leather sabretache, black leather shoulder belt with white metal mounts, comprising chained whistle with fluted holder and lion’s mask boss, pierced arms, buckle and trim, the patent leather pouch applied with large pierced white metal crowned VR cypher, white metal mounts, complete with a scarce patent leather cartridge pouch, mounted to match. £800-1200

200.

A RARE WHITE METAL GOVERNOR GENERAL’S BODY GUARD (LANCERS) SHOULDER BELT POUCH, the white metal flap plate with scrolling foliage and flower head border, pierced gilt scroll title GGBG, the black leather body with white metal mounts and silver bullion wire decoration. £800-1000 72

201.

A STAFFORDSHIRE YEOMANRY OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT POUCH, the blue velvet covered body with silver bullion ribbon border, central crowned Staffordshire knot within a looping subsidiary border finished in bullion threads and red and green velvet. £350-450

203.

A VICTORIAN ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT AND POUCH, the black cloth covered black leather flap with bullion ribbon border, regimental motif and devices centred in bullion, comprising Royal arms, laurel wreath, gilt artillery piece, and motto UBIQUE QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT, leather pocket to rear with gilt acanthus mounts, bullion ribbon faced leather belt with acanthus and flaming grenade mounts, complete with foul weather cover, and a bullion and gilt mounted strap. £300-400

202.

A VICTORIAN LOTHIAN & BERWICKSHIRE YEOMANRY OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT POUCH, the black velvet covered flap with silver bullion ribbon border, crowned LBY finished in bullion threads and red velvet. £200-300

204.

A WATERLOO PERIOD 1ST REGIMENT OF FOOT OR GRENADIER GUARDS OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the rectangular gilt plate with rounded corners applied with a crowned garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, centred pierced gilt Royal cypher surmounted by III. £1800-2200 73

205.

A 4TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (THE KING’S OWN) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the gilt washed plate with clipped corners, applied white metal crowned garter THE KING’S OWN REGIMENT, central lion surmounting Roman numerals IV, circa 1812. £800-1200

207.

A 41ST REGIMENT OF FOOT (THE WELSH) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the stippled gilt plate with applied silver faceted rayed star, crowned pierced gilt laurel wreath with centered silver regimental badge on a blue enamelled ground, regimental motto in garter surround HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, the whole surmounting XLI and banner Battle Honours DETROIT, QUEENSTOWN, MIAMI, NIAGRA AND AVA. £2000-2500

206.

AN 18TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (THE ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT) OFFICER’ SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the gilt plate with applied silver faceted rayed star, crowned pierced gilt shamrock wreath with centered regimental badge and XVIII, pierced regimental motto VIRTUTIS NAMURCENSIS AEMIUM, with Battle Honours for EGYPT and CHINA at the foot, blue enamelled ground. £2000-2500

208.

A 33RD REGIMENT OF FOOT (YORKSHIRE WEST RIDING) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the stippled gilt plate with raised border, applied white metal pierced crowned garter 1ST YORKSHIRE WEST RIDING REGIMENT, central pierced laurel wreath with centred 33 on a stippled gilt ground, the whole surmounting the battle honours SERINGAPATAM and WATERLOO. £1500-2000

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209.

A 68TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, gilt body with applied white metal battle honours SALAMANCA, VITTORIA, PYRENEES, NIVELLE, ORTHES, PENINSULA, central white metal crowned laurel and palm wreath, centred strung bugle horn, pierced with 68. £1500-2000

210.

A 12TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (SUFFOLK) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the gilt plate applied with a white metal crowned pierced laurel wreath surrounded by the battle honours MINDEN, GIBRALTAR, SERINGAPATAM, INDIA, central garter MONTIS INSIGNIA CALPE, pierced key and castle motif over XII on a blue enamelled ground. £1500-2000

211.

A GEORGE IV ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the stippled gilt plate with crowned central garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE on a blue enamelled ground, central red and white enamelled St George’s Cross, the whole surmounting regimental motifs. £1500-2000

212.

A THIRD REGIMENT OF FOOT (ROYAL WEST KENT OR BUFFS) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the gilt plate applied with a white metal and gilt rayed star, PENINSULA, TALAVERA, PYRENEES, NIVE, PUNNAR, NIVELLE, ALBUHERA and DOURO, crowned central garter VETERI FRONDESCIT HONORE, central gilt griffin surmounting 3 on a domed gilt ground. £1500-2000 75

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A 46TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (SOUTH DEVONSHIRE) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the gilt plate with applied faceted and rayed white metal star, surmounted by a crowned garter SOUTH DEVON, central gilt 46 on a domed white metal ground, laurel and palm wreath surround DOMINICA battle honour. £1200-1500

214.

AN INDIAN ARMY OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE OF THE 2ND LIGHT INFANTRY, the gilt plate applied with a crowned white metal bugle horn with central 2, the whole surmounting a scroll motto CEDE NULLIS. £1000-1500 76

215.

A NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the barley corn engraved gilt plate with applied gilt and silver overlaid flaming grenade, centered laurel wreath device applied with Battle Honours WILHELM STHAL, SALAMANCA, VITTORIA, NIVELLE, TOULOUSE, VITTORIA, CORUNNA, BADAJOZ, CIUDAD RODRIGO, ROLEIA, BUSACO, ORTHES, PENINSULA, pierced St George and the Dragon centered with regimental motto in garter surround, QUO FATA VOCANT. £800-1200

216.

AN HONOURABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY OFFICER’S GORGET, the gilt body with turned and pierced rim, applied with the EIC crest surmounting the motto AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANGLIAE. £1500-2000

217.

A YORKSHIRE MILITIA OFFICER’S SHAKO PLATE, the gilt crowned rayed star applied with a stippled gilt bugle horn with acanthus decoration, centered white metal rose. One loop remains to the reverse.

218.

THE EARL OF CHESTER’S YEOMANRY OFFICER’S ALBERT SHAKO PLATE, the pierced silvered plate comprising an oak leaf wreath with central Prince of Wales feathers ICH DIEN and applied with a gilt crown, the whole surmounting scrolls THE EARL OF CHESTER’S YEOMANRY, complete with its separately attachable crown. £500-800

219.

A 79TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (QUEEN’S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS) OFFICER’S SHAKO PLATE, the large gilt thistle form flanked by thistles, surmounted by a white metal rayed star applied with a pierced gilt star EGMONT OPZEE, PYRENEES, FUENTES D’ONOR, SALAMANCA, PENINSULA, TOULOUSE, WATERLOO, NIVELLE, NIVE, central garter NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT, Egypt battle honour centred. £2000-3000

220.

A 1ST REGIMENT OF FOOT GUARDS (GRENADIER) OFFICER’S SHAKO PLATE, the rayed white metal star with applied pierced white metal Royal Arms. £1800-2200 77

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A 62ND REGIMENT OF FOOT (WILTSHIRE) OFFICER’S SHAKO PLATE, white metal rayed star with applied gilt crown with red cloth insert surmounting a stippled gilt oval PENINSULA surmounting a laurel wreath with applied white metal 62. £1300-1500

222.

A 66TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (BERKSHIRE) OFFICER’S SHAKO PLATE, the white metal faceted rayed star, DOURO, TALAVERA, ALBUERA, VITTORIA, PYRENEES, NIVELLE, NIVE, ORTHES, applied gilt crowned laurel wreath PENINSULA, pierced gilt garter BERKSHIRE, white metal 66 centred on a green enamel ground. £1300-1500

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223.

A RARE 79TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (QUEEN’S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS) FOREIGN SERVICE HELMET PLATE, the crowned gilt rayed star with applied laurel wreath, garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, with applied white metal 79, white metal crowned thistle centred on a blue cloth ground. £1300-1500

224.

A VICTORIAN ROYAL FUSILIERS OFFICER’S BEARSKIN BADGE, the gilt flaming grenade applied with a crowned garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE on a blue enamelled ground, central rose, the whole surmounting a white metal horse. £250-350

225.

A HALLMARKED SILVER RIFLE BRIGADE OFFICER’S SABRETACHE ORNAMENT OR BADGE, the pierced strung bugle horn with two screw posts to the reverse, hallmarked Birmingham 1894 and with maker’s mark F&S Ld (possibly Fattorini & Sons). £500-800

226.

A VICTORIAN GRENADIER GUARDS OFFICER’S FOREIGN SERVICE PAGRI BADGE, the crowned gilt body with pierced garter surround HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, on a blue enamelled ground, central pierced cypher on a red enamelled ground. £500-700

227.

A GUARD’S MACHINE GUN REGIMENT OFFICER’S BLADED BRONZE CAP BADGE, crowned garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, pierced central Royal cypher, surmounting the regimental title. £500-700

228.

A GUARD’S MACHINE GUN REGIMENT OTHER RANKS CAP BADGE, crowned garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, pierced central Royal cypher, surmounting the regimental title, single slider to the reverse stamped FIRMIN LONDON. £150-200 79

231.

OF CRIMEAN WAR INTEREST, five cannon balls mounted on a fragment of stone lintel, with shield shaped plaque inscribed The Heights Alma CRIMEA 79th R., referring to the 79th (Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders) Regiment of Foot, 30cm long. £300-400 229.

A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S GORGET, the copper gilt body with ringturned edges and pierced shoulders, engraved with a crowned GR cypher within laurel sprays. £180-220

232.

A HORSE’S HOOF DESK ORNAMENT INKWELL, typically mounted, the inkwell with hinged lid inscribed SHAMROCK, the front of the hoof with applied 8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars badge and the motto PRISTINAE VIRTUTIS MEMORES, 8.5cm high. £400-500 230.

RICHARD SIMKIN (1840-1926), of King’s Hussars interest - a cavalryman at the gallop on a bay horse, faintly signed and titled, watercolour heightened in white, 22.5 x 18cm, framed and glazed. £100-150 80

233.

A GEORGIAN 12TH ROYAL LANCERS OFFICER’S WAIST BELT CLASP, the rectangular copper gilt plate applied with a crowned gilt garter ROYAL LANCERS, union floral spray surround, central pierced cypher, the whole surmounting the battle honours EGYPT, PENINSULA, WATERLOO. £200-300

236.

A RARE SARAWAK RANGERS OFFICER’S SWORD BELT AND BUCKLE, the black leather belt with two suspension straps, central two-piece copper buckle with acanthus scroll supports, circular laurel border with SARAWAK RANGERS title and crest centered. The reverse of the belt stamped Hobson & Sons London. £250-350

234.

A 9TH LANCERS OFFICER’S WAIST BELT CLASP, the rectangular brass plate applied with a pierced crowned cypher surmounting IX. £150-200

235.

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

237.

A BRONZED RESIN FIGURE OF A SERGEANT OF THE ROYAL WELSH FUSILERS, in full kit, holding a sergeant’s staff. £200-300 238.

A VICTORIAN TRUNCHEON WITH INTEGRAL BLADE, 19cm crude triangular section blade, characteristic turned wooden body painted with a crowned VR cypher over 1, turned wooden grip stamped S.D. £250-300 81

239.

A PRUSSIAN MODEL 1915 JAGER ZU PFHERDE OTHER RANKS LOBSTER TAILED HELMET, the single piece skull with grey metal fittings to include spike finial on quatrefoil base, Prussian eagle helmet plate, correct large size cockades, shallow brimmed peak, the neck guard drawn out to a point, rivet decoration, leather chin strap, leather liner, the inside of the skull stamped DAMASCHKE and dated 1916. £700-900

241.

A VICTORIAN ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET, the blue cloth covered skull with copper gilt fittings to include ball finial with quatrefoil base, rose bosses, QVC Royal Arms helmet plate, velvet backed chin chain, leather and red silk liner. £250-350 242.

A 19TH CENTURY PRUSSIAN INAFNTRY HANGER, 64.5cm blade etched with crowned cyphers to either side, regulation brass hilt with heart-shaped guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, spherical pommel and spirally fluted grip, various regimental markings 2 : No. 121.28.L.R. £100-150

240.

A COMPOSITE IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN SWEDISH LIFEGUARDS 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. £150-250 82

244.

A RARE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY STATE TRUMPET, the plated white metal body cast with bands of scrolling acanthus leaves within borders of geometric designs, the outside of the flared mouth decorated to match. 79cm over all length.

243.

A SCARCE ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET HAT AND EPAULETTES ENSEMBLE, regulation bullion trimmed bicorn hat, the leather and silk liner with maker’s panel for Walton Gosport and with owner’s initials JDK (John Kelly), together with its companion bullion epaulettes and bullion decorated leather sword belt. Kelly was Commanding Officer of HMS Dublin during the First World War before going on to serve on a variety of other ships including HMS Princess Royal. £700-900

245.

A TIPSTAFF, in 18th Century style, the brasswork engraved BETHNAL GREEN 1796 and C.2.19.W, pierced brass crown finial (losses) with blue velvet lining, on a turned wood handle, 18.5cm long. £800-1000 246.

A TIPSTAFF OF NORFOLK INTEREST, the brasswork engraved III GR CONSTABLE OF THE HUNDRED OF DEREHAM, acorn finial, ring turned wood handle, 25.5cm long. £800-1000 83

247.

A 19TH CENTURY ROYAL NAVAL BOARDING PIKE, 239cm over all length, triangular section head with reinforcing straps and Ordnance stamped, original full length wooden haft with various Ordnance stamps towards the foot and the rack number 16413 over 4, further stamped W. HARWOOD W. HONNOR, metal reinforcing collar to the foot. £300-500 248.

A 19TH CENTURY ROYAL NAVAL BOARDING PIKE, 239cm over all length, triangular section head with reinforcing straps and Ordnance stamped, original full length wooden haft with various Ordnance stamps towards the foot and the rack number 16413 over 1, metal reinforcing collar to the foot. £300-500 249.

A 17 TH CENTURY SWISS HALBERD, the 60cm flattened diamond section spike with 18cm crescent head and flattened diamond section fluke, shortened reinforcing straps, 171cm later wooden haft with original iron mounts. £200-300 84

250.

A 17 TH CENTURY FRENCH PARTISAN, 36cm leaf-shaped blade with triple curving spikes to each side of the forte, faceted collar with reinforcing straps and short turned guards, 187.5cm faceted wooden haft. £200-300 251.

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. £600-800 252.

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. £300-400

257.

OF ENGLISH CIVIL WAR INTEREST, catalogues for the Sotheby’s Littlecote House auction. £30-40 253.

A MILITARY COMMEMORATIVE MIRROR, in 19th Century style, gilt frame incorporating bevelled mirror plate below a composite marble effect panel depicting cavalry and infantry profile busts, the reverse inset with a medallion inscribed Free Trade 1846, 97 x 48.5cm over all. £200-250

255.

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. £60-80

254.

EIGHT VOLUMES THE INVASION OF THE CRIMEA, by A. W. Kinglake, William Blackwood & Sons, together with a History of The Second World War - The Strategic Air Offensive against Germany 1939-45, together with a collection of further books on Arms and Armour and shooting. (Parcel) £40-60

256.

SUPERIMPOSED LOAD FIREARMS 1360-1680, by D.R. Baxter, together with Die Waffensammlung Des Fursten SalmReifferscheidt Zu Schloss Dyck. (2) £80-120

258.

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

259.

A SMALL COLLECTION OF BOOKS ABOUT ARMS AND ARMOUR AND BAYONETS, British Military Longarms 17151865, Small Arms, Antique Arms and Armour, Swords and Bayonets, Swords in Colour, German Bayonets, The Sword and Bayonet makers of Imperial Germany and German Clamshells. (8) £60-80

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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. One panel with repair, possibly ivory. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference ZS3NFGQG £1500-1800 86

261.

A 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN CROSSBOW CROSSBOW, 70cm over all length, the fruitwood stock border inlaid with polished horn and bone border, further decorative panels of bone and horn incised with acanthus scrolls and flower heads, one incised with the owner’s initials H.M. and the date 1677, steel mounts, set trigger. One or two 19th Century replacements, probably ivory. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference C9F1KVHL £2000-3000 87

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A 16TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN VISOR AND BEVOR ENSEMBLE, the bevor etched with three linear panels of scrolling foliage and pierced with circular breaths to the right side, turned and roped upper edge, the visor finely drawn out to a peak

and with narrow vision slits, the forehead with raised medial ridge drawn up to a peak and decorated to match. Circa 1550 Probably French or German. £1000-1500 89

263.

A LATE 16TH CENTURY SPANISH MORION OR CABASSET, raised from a single plate, skull with distinct medial ridge and ‘pear stalk’ finial, down turned brim with narrow shallow gully and turned edge, pierced for suspension, retaining its embossed brass lining rivets (5 rivets missing). £250-400

264.

AN EASTERN EUROPEAN LOBSTER TAILED POT IN THE 17 TH CENTURY STYLE, the single piece ridged skull with ribbed domed finial, riveted geometric head band, crescent form peak with turned edge, adjustable nasal bar with trefoil terminal and matching nut, four-lame riveted neck guard with turned edge. £800-1000

265.

A 17 TH CENTURY NORTH GERMAN BLACK AND WHITE COMB MORION, the twopiece skull with tall raised comb and down swept shallow brim with turned edge, 12 plain domed lining rivets. Blacked over all. £800-1000 90

266.

A GOOD ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD LOBSTER TAIL HELMET OR DUTCH POT, the one piece skull embossed with six radial ribs surmounted by an iron suspension ring, four lame articulated neck guard with turned edge, fixed peak with turned edge underside deeply struck with armourer’s punched markings, adjustable nasal bar with pear-form finial secured by a heart-shaped thumb screw, ear defences with circular piercings. Circa 1640-1650. £1000-1500

267.

A LATE 16TH CENTURY SPANISH MORION OR CABASSET, raised from a single plate, skull with distinct medial ridge and ‘pear stalk’ finial, down turned brim with narrow shallow gully and turned edge, pierced for suspension, the base of the skull pierced for (missing) lining rivets. £250-400 268.

A PAIR OF GERMAN BLACK AND WHITE GAUNTLETS, turned and roped cuffs with tapering broad medial ridge, transitioning onto the five-lame articulated hands, hinged thumb defences, multilame articulated fingers. Partly 16th Century. (2) £800-1000

270.

A GROUP OF ETCHED ITALIAN ARMOUR IN THE 17 TH CENTURY STYLE, comprising tall almond form morion with turned and roped edges, the whole etched with tramline decoration and bands of foliage, the associated gorget and breast plate decorated in a similar fashion and embellished with figures of nobility, together with a pair of gauntlets decorated in a similar fashion. (Parcel) £800-1200

269.

A COMPOSITE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR ARMOUR, comprising a later lobster tailed pot, the radial ribbed skull with drawn out peak and nasal bar, pierced leather lined ear defences, four lame neck guard with turned edges and drawn out to a peak, blacked breast plate with raised medial ridge drawn down to a shallow peak at the flared waist, turned arm and neck apertures, reinforced leather shoulder straps, the back plate probably German with tramline decoration, flared waist, turned edges and incised with numerals at the nape of the neck, leather waistband, complete with a later buff coat. £1500-2000

271.

A NORTH EUROPEAN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD PIKEMAN’S POT, the two-piece skull with low turned comb, mounted with a plume holder to the rear, broad downturned brim with narrow shallow gully and turned edge, the right side struck with a James II stamp, domed rivets. Some perforation and parting. £1200-1500 272.

A GOOD 17 TH CENTURY HARD LEATHER HOLSTER FOR A WHEELLOCK OR FLINTLOCK PISTOL, of conventional form with reinforced band around the top, adjustable leather strap with tinned iron buckle, overall length 41cms. £350-500

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A GROUP OF ETCHED ITALIAN ARMOUR IN THE 17 TH CENTURY STYLE, the two-piece morion profusely etched with panels of scrolling foliage, a profile of a nobleman within a shield surmounting the name Marco Barbarigo, the other side etched with a mythical beast within a shield holding a text, together with a breast plate, tassets and shield decorated in a similar fashion, the shield bearing a biscione at the centre of the crest of the city of Milan.

(Parcel) £800-1200

276.

THREE 17 TH CENTURY OR EARLIER SWORD OR RAPIER POMMELS, the first of flattened cylindrical reeded form, the second of flattened spherical form and chased with foliage, probably from a mortuary sword, the last, of bronze ovoid form and flanked with a classical figure to either side, possibly Italian. (3) £80-120

277.

A COLLECTION OF TEN VARIOUS CANNON BALLS, to include examples from the 17th Century and later. (10) £100-200

274.

A MEDIEVAL PERIOD WROUGHT IRON PRICKET CANDLE STAND, 53cm wide, with a pair of prickets with wavy drip trays flanking a central plain pricket, together with a medieval iron fire dog element of massive proportions, decorated with an armorial crest incorporating a knightly sword and IX XI IX flanked by stylized panels, 90.5cm high, and a large iron door lock fitting, decorated with dot and linear decoration, 68cm high. (3) £1000-1500

278.

AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY GERMAN 275.

A CENTRAL EUROPEAN SMALL GOTHIC BACK PLATE, the shaped plate body with central gulley and concealed turned edges, riveted, reinforced WAR HAMMER HEAD, 14cm over all length with shoulders and sides, original leather shoulder and waist spiked square section head, opposing tapering square straps. section down turned fluke, rectangular haft slot. £200-300 Probably Polish. £350-450

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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

281.

A GOOD QUALITY VICTORIAN MODEL OF A BRITISH NAVAL CIRCA 1805 32 POUNDER CANNON, 40cm over all length, five-stage tapering barrel with ring turned muzzle, plain trunnions, bunshaped cascabel with rope loop, mounted on its wooden carriage. £450-550

280.

A FINE QUALITY 19TH CENTURY MODEL OF A NAPOLEONIC PERIOD FRENCH 12 POUNDER FIELD CANNON, 20cm four-stage brass barrel engraved with a crowned N at the breech and stamped with the maker’s details JEANMAIRE A PARIS 1863, the trunnions marked DE12L and on the other side 490G, mounted on its steel trimmed wooden carriage with dished spoked wheels and various accoutrements, complete with its companion limber, finely trimmed to match. £1800-2200 282.

A 19TH CENTURY CAST IRON CANNON, 18inch four stage barrel with a 1.5inch bore, plain trunnions, bun-shaped cascabel, mounted on a later wooden carriage. £200-300 93

283.

A RARE IRON AGE LA TENE CULTURE SWORD AND SCABBARD, 60cm blade permanently sheathed in its scabbard, characteristic hilt with four oval mounting slots for the grips, the multi-piece iron scabbard with embossed panels decorated with an X form in raised dots, a longitudinal form, a runic form symbol and a further domed form, the rear of the scabbard with belt hook. It is rare to find a complete and intact scabbard. Good excavated condition. £2500-3500 94

284.

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. £8000-10000

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AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY ITALIAN RAPIER AND SCABBARD, 84.5cm flattened diamond section fullered blade incised to one side FRANCISCO RUL and on the other EN TOLEDO, characteristic hilt with looping side guard, elongated tapering quillons, D-shaped knuckle bow with scrolling side bar supports, spirally fluted ovoid pommel, fine wire bound spirally fluted grip with Turk’s heads, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with steel chape. See The Rapier and Small-Sword 1460-1820 by A.V.B. Norman, plate 50 and Hilts 53 & 58, page 132 for similar examples. Also Rapiers by Eric Valentine, plate 15, page 26 for a similar example. It is very rare to find a complete scabbard from this period. £1500-1800 286.

A LATE 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN RAPIER, 107.5cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic hilt with looping side guard, elongated tapering quillons, D-shaped knuckle bow with scrolling side bar supports and scroll terminal, tapering pommel, wire bound grip with Turk’s heads. See The Rapier and Small-Sword 1460-1820 by A.V.B. Norman, plate 3, and Hilts 60 & 61, page 132 for similar examples. Also Rapiers by Eric Valentine, plates 11 & 12, page 23. £1250-1350 96

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A LATE 16TH OR EARLY 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN TWO-HANDED PROCESSIONAL SWORD, 125cm broad flattened diamond section blade with long fullered ricasso flanked by a forward pointing fluke on either side, the left struck with a maker’s mark, characteristic hilt with elongated flaring crossguard with spiral twist terminals, two large looping side guards, large tapering spirally chased pommel, later leather wrapped cord bound grip. £1400-1800 288.

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. £1500-2000

289.

AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S RAPIER, 101cm flattened diamond section blade inlaid in copper IOHANHIS MOUM to either side, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow, the disc guard lacking, spherical pommel, the whole chiselled with foliage, spirally fluted wooden grip. £600-800 290.

AN 18TH CENTURY BRITISH INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 80.5cm double fullered blade, characteristic brass hilt with heart pierced lower guard, D-shaped knuckle bow with faceted scroll supports, spherical pommel decorated to match, wire bound fishskin grip. Circa 1750. £700-900

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A 16TH CENTURY HANGER OR SHORTSWORD IN EXCAVATED CONDITION, 70cm fullered blade incised with a stylised running wolf and a character, inlaid with brass, characteristic hilt with later tapering wooden grip. £400-600 293.

A BRONZE SHORTSWORD, 41cm double fullered blade incised with a series of characters to either side of the forte, characteristic hilt with dished disc pommel, ringed grip. £250-350

294.

A 17 TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN LEFT HAND DAGGER, 23.5cm double fullered three-stage blade, characteristic hilt with flattened downturned quillons with ring turned terminals, small 291.

AN 17 TH CENTURY CAVALRY BACKSWORD, 68.5cm fullered backsword blade, circular looping side guard, spirally fluted and incised characteristic brass hilt with slotted lower guard, tapering pommel, spirally fluted wire bound grip.

D-shaped knuckle bow with two scrolling support bars, £1000-1500 bun-shaped pommel, plain wooden grip, split. £400-600

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A LARGE ITALIAN LEFT HAND DAGGER, 35cm flattened diamond section hollow ground blade, characteristic hilt with long drooping crossguard with flattened spherical terminals, downturned shell guard, flattened ovoid tapering pommel, wire bound grip with Turk’s heads. Probably 17th Century. £600-800 296.

AN INTERESTING 17 TH CENTURY ITALIAN OR SPANISH LEFT HAND DAGGER, 37cm flattened diamond section hollow ground blade, deeply struck at the forte with maker’s mark G.F. within a shield beneath a crown and repeated on reverse side, iron downturned crossguard with circular terminals, integral thumb-ring with bevelled edges, fluted tapering pommel with stepped foot and turned button, wire bound grip. Provenance: Norris Castle, Isle-of-Wight. Possibly intended for use with a ‘crab claw’ hilt sword. £350-600

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A COMPOSITE SPANISH LEFT HAND DAGGER, 41.5cm blade with partially faceted back edge and forte, the latter with circular piercings to either side and a thumb rest, the elongated spiral twist quillons with turned disc terminals, the pierced sheet guard tapering towards the pommel and with turned and roped edges and decorated with scrolling foliage within bands of chevrons, chiselled bun-shaped pommel, wire bound grip. Partly 17th Century. £600-800

298.

A COMPOSITE 17 TH CENTURY SAXON LEFT HAND DAGGER, 24.75cm flattened diamond section blade, recurved crossguard with foliate terminals, reeded ovoid pommel, later wire bound grip. £200-300 299.

A COMPOSITE LEFT HAND DAGGER, 33cm fullered cut down rapier blade incised MARIA in the fuller, bronze ballock dagger crossguard, possibly Flemish, tapering fluted cylindrical rapier pommel, wire bound grip with Turk’s heads. £150-200

301.

TWO PLUG BAYONETS, the first with double fullered blade and brass mounted hilt with tapering turned horn handle, the second, earlier, with patinated blade and brass mounted hilt, ring turned horn handle. (2) £180-220

300.

A 17 TH CENTURY ITALIAN GUNNER’S STILETTO, 15cm triangular section bladegraduated from 10 through to 120, turned and stepped forte, characteristic hilt with ring turned crossguard and large bun-shaped pommel terminals, flattened bun-shaped pommel, ring turned baluster grip. £650-750

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A 17 TH CENTURY ITALIAN STILETTO, 24.5cm blade with baluster form forte, characteristic hilt, the crossguard with dolphin’s head quillons, domed pommel, the tapering grip decorated with classical figures on an architectural ground surmounting a band of scrolling foliage. Probably Venetian. £400-600

305.

AN 18TH CENTURY FRENCH OR ITALIAN PLUG BAYONET, 25.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, steel and brass mounted hilt with ringturned crossguard, turned horn grip or plug. Please note that the horn is probably rhinoceros and buyers must adhere to CITES laws. £400-600

303.

AN ITALIAN ARTILLERYMAN’S STILETTO, 34.5cm flattened diamond section blade, the crossguard with swollen terminals, ovoid pommel, turned compressed leather washer grip, contained in a leather scabbard. £200-300

306.

AN 18TH CENTURY FRENCH PLUG BAYONET, 37cm double fullered blade decorated with a hound chasing a stag and a hound chasing a boar, further decorated with a stand of arms to either side of the forte and signed Devisme, recurved brass crossguard, turned brass pommel cap turned ebonised wooden grip or plug. £350-400

304.

A LATE 17 TH CENTURY PLUG BAYONET, 42cm stepped two-stage blade with traces of etched decoration, characteristic hilt the recurved crossguard with dog’s head terminals, downturned shell guard decorated with a stag, turned wooden grip or plug. £600-800

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A LATE 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH OFFICER’S PLUG BAYONET, 27.5cm heavily sharpened blade, characteristic hilt, the bronze crossguard with helmeted head terminals, the pommel decorated to match, turned lignum vitae wooden grip or plug. £650-750

308.

AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED PINCH OF SNUFF BACKSWORD, 83.25cm double fullered blade, characteristic hilt composed of narrow flattened rounded bars interspersed with scroll flanked diamond forms joining a ring beneath the flattened bun-shaped pommel, spirally fluted wooden grip. See page 174 British Basket-Hilted Swords by Cyril Mazansky. This example has an unusually finer and more delicate structure to the basket. One basket bar cracked. £2000-3000 101

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A 17 TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 81.75cm narrow broadsword blade with traces of ANDREA FERARA to either side of the forte and an incised running wolf emblem, characteristic basket hilt composed of flattened rounded bars with incised linear decoration, united by heart and circle pierced junction plates, the latter opened, butting under the linear chiselled dome pommel to the sides and affixed to the front with a screw, leather wrapped grip. £1400-1800

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AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BACK SWORD, 86.5cm multifullered blade, characteristic hilt composed of rounded bars united by stylised heart and circle pierced junction plates, slotting in beneath the incised domed pommel.

Patinated over all. £800-1000 311.

A 1798 PATTERN HIGHLAND REGIMENTS BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 80cm fullered broadsword blade, regulation brass hilt composed of rounded bars united plain broad and narrow junction plates, one replaced, incised domed pommel, wore bound fishskin grip, complete with red silk tassel. £600-800

312.

A REGIMENTAL 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE 1ST OR ROYAL REGIMENT OF FOOT, 80cm broad flattened diamond section blade with multiple edge nicks, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow and urn form pommel, the upturned shell guard cast with two crowned garters each with a thistle centered, wooden grip. £350-450 313.

AN 1828 PATTERN 71ST OR HIGHLAND REGIMENT OF FOOT SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 74cm fullered broadsword blade stamped with an Ordnance mark at the forte, regulation steel basket hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart pierced junction plates, incised dome pommel, wire bound fish skin grip, the quillon stamped 71 over 2, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Scabbard leather dried and a tight fit in the scabbard. £800-1000

314.

A RARE VICTORIAN THAMES SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS OFFICER’S BASKET HILTED BROAD SWORD, 81.75cm double fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, thistles and the regimental title, regulation large basket hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart pierced junction plates, large incised dome pommel with thistle terminal, ribbed leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard, silk tassel remnant. £600-800 315.

A SCARCE ENGLISH BASKET HILTED CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD OF IRISH HILT TYPE, c.1610-1640, 81cm multi fullered blade stamped ANDREA FERARA and with various subsidiary stamps to either side of the forte, characteristic hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by two small rounded square junction plates, large spherical pommel, sparsely wire bound wooden grip with Turk’s heads, buff leather liner. See page 67 of Cyril Mazansky’s Basket Hilted Sword book. A similar example was sold by Christie’s in 2006. £2000-2500

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AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH OFFICER’S BASKET HILTED BACKSWORD, 87cm triple fullered blade, characteristic hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by circle and heart pierced junction plates with serrated edges and slotted into a grooved beneath the fluted conical pommel, fishskin grip, leather insert. £1400-1800 317.

AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BACKSWORD, 83cm double fullered backsword blade, characteristic hilt of Glasgow type composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart and circle pierced junction plates, incised domed pommel, wire bound grip with Turk’s heads, buff leather liner. £1600-1800 318.

AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD OF BLACK WATCH TYPE, 78.5cm blade incised AYALA in the short double fullers, stepped at the forte, characteristic sheet metal basket hilt composed flattened bars united by circular and triangular pierced junction plates, 104

characteristic incised tall conical pommel of Black Watch type, wire bound leather grip. £1200-1400 319.

AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BACKSWORD, 84.75cm double fullered backsword blade, interesting basket hilt of square form and composed of flattened rounded bars united heart and circle pierced junction plates, incised dome pommel, later leather covered grip. £1200-1400 320.

A 1798 PATTERN SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD TO THE ROYAL HIGHLAND REGIENT OR BLACK WATCH, 84cm fullered broadsword blade, regulation basket hilt composed of rounded bars united by square and ovoid plates and small circular sections, the underside of the hilt stamped 42 and 2ND. BAT., wire bound leather covered grip. Various cracks and repairs to bars. £1000-1500

321.

A 19TH CENTURY HAMILTON CLAN SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD ENSEMBLE, 82cm double fullered blade etched with Celtic strapwork and a maker’s panel for MEYER & MORTIMER, CONDUIT STREET LONDON, polished steel hilt composed of flattened rounded bars and wavy bars united by heart, foliate and scroll pierced junction plates, fluted dome pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, red velvet faced chamois liner, silk tassel, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard complete with silver bullion decorated red leather shoulder belt and frog, the gilt mounts engraved with the crest of the Clan Hamilton. Tight in scabbard and with repair to scabbard. £1800-2200 322.

A SCOTTISH OFFICER’S BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD TO THE KING’S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS, 83cm double fullered broadsword blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, a lion surmounting a crown, a horse, sphinx, thistles and battle honours to Afghanistan 1878-80, various mottos and owner’s crest and initials JSC, regulation steel hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart-pierced junction

plates, incised dome pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £1200-1500 323.

AN EDWARD VII SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED OFFICER’S SWORD, 83.5cm fullered broadsword blade with traces of etched decoration, maker’s panel for McClymont & Dewar Glasgow, heavily sharpened for use, regulation steel basket hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.

The sharpening for use may have been for either late Boer War or First War use. £500-600 324.

AN EARLY 1828 PATTERN SCOTTISH MILITARY BASKET HILTED BACKSWORD, 79.5cm fullered back sword blade, regulation steel hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart-pierced junction plates, the two narrow side plates also incised with saltires, large looping forward guards, reeded dome pommel, wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. £600-800 105

325.

A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD SCOTTISH OFFICER’S BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD TO THE 42ND ROYAL HIGHLAND REGIMENT OR BLACK WATCH, 82.75cm double fullered broadsword blade, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, regimental motifs and title, maker’s panel for J & G LINNEY 23 REGENT STREET LONDON, owners initials WAD, regulation steel hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart pierced junction plates, wire bound fishskin grip, remnants of red silk tassel, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Chape detached but present. James & George Linney Operated from 21 Regent Street between 1850 and 1857. £800-1000

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AN 1828 REGULATION PATTERN ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm fullered broadsword blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 43450 for 1912, etched with scrolling thistles, regimental motifs, maker’s panel and owners initials C.E.G. regulation steel hilt with looping side guard, tapering ovoid pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard. Brigade Major C. E. Grahame, 2nd Lt. 1st Bn Royal Scots Fusiliers 13th March 1912, Lt. 19th October 1914, Capt. 25th December 1915, Brigade Major on the Staff 25th September 1918. See Lot 107 The Gary Bates Collection Part II - Bonhams Oxford. £400-600

327.

A CLEAN SECOND WAR PERIOD SCOTTISH OFFICER’S BASKET HILTED PRESENTATION BROADSWORD TO THE HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY, 82.5cm clean, bright fullered broadsword blade etched with scrolling thistles, regimental title and badge, crowned GVR cypher, maker’s panel for Wilkinson, serial no.

68055 for 1939 and the presentation inscription PRESENTED BY SERGEANTS MESS 2ND JUNE 1939 TO E. MACLENNAN GLASGOW HIGHLANDERS, regulation plated hilt composed of flattened bars united by heart pierced junction plates, red faced chamois liner, incised dome pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, red silk tassel, contained in its plated mounted field service scabbard. A nice clean sword. £800-1000

328.

A VICTORIAN SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD, 87.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 15673 for 1868, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, 78th HIGHLANDERS ROSS SHIRE BUFFS, regimental motifs and battle honours and owner’s crest and initials and a maker’s panel, regulation pierced steel hilt, red faced liner, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, complete with knot, together with an associated painting of an officer of the 78th, Thompson in full dress uniform. (2) £1000-1500

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A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH OFFICER’S DIRK TO THE HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY, 30.5cm double fullered blade with faceted back edge, etched and polished with scrolling thistles and foliage, crowned VR cyphers, crowned regimental badges, ASSAYE battle honour and maker’s panel for LECKIE, GRAHAM & CO. UNION ST. GLASGOW, regulation gilt mounted hilt, the collar decorated with a panel of thistles, the pommel cap decorated to match and set with a faceted orange stone, carved basket weave grip 108

rising to a spherical top decorated with leaves on a stippled ground, set with white metal studs, contained in its gilt metal mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount applied with the badge of the Highland Light Infantry and decorated with a border of thistles on a stippled ground, the remaining mounts decorated with thistles, complete with companion knife and fork decorated and set with stones to match. £3000-4000

330.

A SCOTTISH OFFICER’S DIRK TO THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS, 28cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, etched with scrolling foliage and thistles, regulation white metal mounted hilt, the collar chiselled with thistles, openwork pommel with acanthus leaf supports, foliate band and set with a faceted orange stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, the locket set with the badge of the Gordon Highlanders, the remaining

mounts decorated with thistles, complete with matching companion knife and fork decorated and set with stones to match. £3500-4500

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331.

AN EDWARD VII SCOTTISH OFFICER’S DIRK TO THE 8TH SCOTTISH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE KING’S LIVERPOOL REGIMENT, 30cm clean double fullered blade with faceted back edge, etched and polished with scrolling foliage, regimental title, crowned EVIIR cypher and maker’s panel for A. MACLEAN 7, STANLEY ST. LIVERPOOL, regulation white metal mounted hilt, the collar chiselled with a band of thistles, the pommel mount decorated to match and set with a faceted orange stone, carved 110

basket weave wood grip rising to a spherical leaf carved top, set with white metal studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, the locket decorated with a figure of St Andrew bearing a cross amidst thistles, the remaining mounts decorated with thistles and an engraved band of geometric design, complete with companion knife and fork decorated and set with stones to match. £2500-3500

332.

AN ENORMOUS SCOTTISH DIRK IN THE 18TH CENTURY MANNER, 40.5cm multi fullered blade with partial brass spine, characteristic white metal mounted hilt, the collar and pommel cap with tramline decoration, carved Celtic knotwork wooden grip, contained in its tramline engraved white metal mounted leather scabbard decorated with geometric designs to the face, suspension strap. £2000-3000 111

333.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY HUNTING DAY DIRK, 26.5cm flattened diamond section fullered blade, white metal mounted stag’s horn hilt, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match. Chip to tip of blade and staining. £500-700 334.

A WHITE METAL MOUNTED SCOTTISH PIPER’S DIRK, 28cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with carved Celtic knotwork wooden grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard with companion knife and fork decorated to match, contained in a blue velvet lined leatherette case. £600-800 335.

A HALMARKED SILVER MOUNTED SGEANDUBH TO THE KING’S OWNER SCOTTISH BORDERERS, 9.25cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with Celtic strapwork, carved basket weave wooden grip applied with an enamelled regimental badge, contained in its silver mounted 112

leather scabbard decorated with Celtic strapwork, the upper mount with Edinburgh silver hallmarks. £200-300 336.

A SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH, 9.5cm blade with engraved wavy decoration, characteristic white metal mounted hilt, the pommel set with a stone, carved wooden basket weave grip set with brass studs, contained in its engraved white metal mounted leather scabbard. £150-250 337.

A 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH LACQUER CIRCULAR PATCH BOX OF JACOBITE INTEREST, the lid with painted and printed scene of Scotsmen and the Robert Burns line “Wha for Scotland’s King and Law, Freedom’s sword will strongly draw”, the interior of the lid with later applied ink label inscribed “Yarrow Selkirk belonged to Pringle Pattison Esq of Haining”, 9cm diameter. £350-400

338.

A 25-BORE FLINTLOCK ALL STEEL SCOTTISH BELT PISTOL, 8inch sighted multi-stage barrel decorated with scrolling foliage, border and scroll engraved lock, button trigger, border, scroll and geometric decorated steel stock with ram’s horn butt, integral ball pricker, the grips set with a vacant white metal escutcheon to either side, belt hook mounted on the left side, turned steel ramrod. Various replacement parts, frizzen, top jaw, trigger, etc. £3500-4500 113

339.

A 50-BORE PERCUSSION SCOTTISH NICKEL BELT PISTOL BY MURDOCH, 6.5inch two-stage barrel with ringturned muzzle, profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and Celtic strapwork, border and scroll engraved lock signed MURDOCH, ball trigger, nickel stock profusely decorated with Celtic strapwork and scrolling foliage, the grips decorated with oval panels of stands of arms to either side, ramshorn butt with ball pricker, belt hook mounted on the left side, ringturned steel ramrod. See lot 322 AMOSKEAG Auction Company sold for $3,100 6th May 2018. £2000-2500 114

340.

A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK SCOTTISH NICKEL BELT PISTOL BY CAMPBELL, 5.25inch two-stage barrel with ringturned muzzle, profusely decorated with scrolling foliage, border and scroll engraved lock signed CAMPBELL, ball trigger, nickel stock profusely decorated with Celtic strapwork and scrolling foliage, the grips decorated with oval panels of stands of arms to either side, ramshorn butt with thistle pricker, belt hook mounted on the left side, ringturned steel ramrod. £3500-4500

341.

A VICTORIAN BLACK WATCH OFFICER’S SPORRAN, the stippled gilt cantle with thistle border and centered figure of St Andrew and a cross, the red leather body with white horse hair covering, five gold bullion thread knots, white buff leather strap. £450-550

342.

A 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH SNUFF MULL, of typical form, the horn body and lid with white metal mounts, the collar inscribed Corporal Thos Rowley 1st Life Guards, the lid mounted with a thistle and banner inscribed Forget Thee! No., 6.5cm high. £400-600

343.

AN ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS SPORRAN, the red patent leather body with brass and copper mounted cantle applied with white metal regimental and clan devices, the white hair body with six bullion knots and suspenders. £300-400

344.

A GEORGE III SCOTTISH SNUFF MULL, the curving horn body and lid of typical form with silver plated mounts, the collar inscribed John Bennet Crichie 1796, 8.5cm long. £150-250

345.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SCOTTISH ARTILLERY SPORRAN, the white metal mounted leather cantle applied with a flaming grenade and UBIQUE, brown leather body with white horse hair cover, two white metal mounted black horse hair tassels, a post War Glengarry to The Royal Highlanders and a side cap to the Tyneside Scottish. (3) £100-150

346.

AN ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS BADGER SPORRAN, the red leather body with badger head flap, the badger fur body set with six gilt metal thistle mounted tassels with bullion suspenders. £300-400 115

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A FINE AND RARE PAIR OF 16-BORE IRISH SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY TWIGG & BASS TO THE 1ST REGIMENT OF HORSE OR 4TH ROYAL IRISH DRAGOON GUARDS, 10.5inch sighted two-stage blued barrels, the octagonal breech transitioning to hexadecagon and profusely inlaid in gold with keyform, geometric designs and poincons, P.S over TB over VA and a second with a diamond form over BA, suggestive of the maker Pedro Esteva in Barcelona, border engraved stepped locks signed TWIGG & BASS, full stocked with Irish hallmarked silver mounts for Dublin, to include long eared butt caps with grotesque mask butt caps, border engraved trigger guards, Continental style stepped sideplates engraved 1st REGT HORSE within a scroll set within a foliate spray, the back of the wrist set with a large crowned Prince of Wales feathers flanked by the motto ICH

DIEN, polished steel topped wooden ramrods. A fine pair of pistols retaining good amounts of original finish throughout, rubbing to hallmarks with maker’s mark PW. The transition of the 1st Regiment of Horse to the 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards occurred in 1788. John Fox Twigg and John Bass formulated their partnership in 1788 and lasted until Twigg’s death in 1790. It has been suggested that these pistols were made to mark the transition to the 4th Royal Irish for the Colonel of the regiment George Ward who ultimately became Commander in Chief, Ireland.

For a pair of pistols with identical looking barrels, see the silver mounted examples by Henry Hadley in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 2018.856.13a/c. In acknowledgement of the fine work of Esteva, Hadley has copied the design, finish and inlay of his barrels. £25000-35000 117

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A CASED PAIR OF 34-BORE LARGE SIZED SAW-HANDLED DUELLING PISTOLS BY VAN WART, 10.25inch sighted damascus re-browned barrels engraved LONDON in Gothic script on the top flats, border and scroll engraved gold lined breeches, border and scroll engraved barrel tangs, border and scroll engraved bolted back action locks signed VAN WART SONS & CO, set triggers, three quarters stocked with fine chequered grip, stepped white metal mounted butts in the Continental fashion, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, spur trigger guards, white metal shrouded barrel bolts, the side plate areas set with oval white metal escutcheons,

plated brass topped wooden ramrods, contained in the brass bound and inlaid rosewood case with flush fitting carrying handle, blue velvet lined interior complete with starting/cleaning rod, mould, turn screw, nipple key, oil bottle, two-way flask, cap tin and case key. This unusually large pair of pistols are signed by Van Wart Sons & Co who were based in Birmingham. When Colonel Colt won his first order of 4,000 Colt Navy Revolvers to the British Navy Van Wart Sons & Co were contracted to provide the 4,000 necessary flasks - pg 254 British Military Firearms 1650-1850 by Howard Blackmore. Neat repair to one butt comb. £5000-7000 119

349.

A PAIR OF MID-18TH CENTURY 22-BORE WHITE METAL MOUNTED FLINTLOCK QUEEN ANNE PISTOLS BY CLARKSON, 5.75inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrels engraved CLARKSON LONDON on the top of the breeches, border engraved actions, flared wooden butts with grotesque mask butt caps, pierced rococo side plates, the escutcheons engraved T. S. Smith. Joseph Clarkson free of the Gunmaker’s company in 1715, by redemption. One neat repair to the left side of one butt beneath the action. £2500-3500 120

350.

AN IMPRESSIVE 18-BORE SILVER MOUNTED QUEEN ANNE PISTOL BY WILLETS OF WEDNESBURY, 6.5inch turn-off cannon barrel, engraved WEDNESBURY on the top of the breech and signed JNO WILLETS beneath, further stamped with a maker’s mark of IB for Barbar, border engraved rounded action, cock replaced, trigger guard safety, large flared wooden butt with scrolling silver wire inlay and silver mounts to include stand of arms sideplate,

cracked and repaired, stand of arms escutcheon bearing a crest and magnificent grotesque mask butt cap. The maker’s mark would suggest that Willets was the retailer and Barbar was the maker. Butt cracked.

For the pair to this lot, see lot 16 November 2020 Antony Cribb Ltd Fine Antique Arms & Armour auction hammer price £3,200. £1500-1800 121

351.

A 22-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY PAYTON OF SALOP, 10inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved Salop on the top flat, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed Payton, full stocked with steel mounts, slab-sided wooden butt, horn-capped wooden ramrod. Payton, Edward (1) listed as Gunmaker (Dayman) Small Gun Office Tower of London, 1770, his son Edward (2) was Witness to John Manton’s Will. £800-1000

354.

A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING OR OFFICER’S PISTOL, 9inch sighted damascus barrel engraved LONDON on the top flat, border engraved stepped and bolted lock decorated with a small stand of arms and signed DUST, full stocked with border engraved steel mounts, wooden ramrod. Ramrod cap lacking. £700-900

355.

A 25-BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 9inch sighted brass barrel engraved LONDON at the breech, border and foliate engraved lock, full stocked with brass mounts, horn topped 352.

A 15-BORE IRISH FLINTLOCK DUELLING wooden ramrod. Repair to one ramrod pipe. £500-700 OR OFFICER’S PISTOL, 9.25inch sighted octagonal barrel signed PATTISON DUBLIN and with Irish Registration marks DU-970, border engraved stepped and signed lock, full stocked with border engraved steel mounts, white metal butt cap, brass topped wooden ramrod. £700-900

356.

A WORN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY WIGGIN, 10inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved London border engraved stepped and signed lock, full stock wormed, cracked and losses, wooden ramrod, screws, top jaw and wedge lacking, together with the parts of a sawhandled duelling pistol and a travelling pistol, various 353.

A 17-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY WILLIAM WALLIS, 9inch octagonal barrel parts lacking to both, together with three 19th Century barrel blanks two barrels to the part pistols. (Parcel) faintly engraved LONDON and with Irish Registration £300-400 marks DC-4250, border engraved stepped and signed lock, full stocked with chequered butt, border engraved steel mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod. £700-900

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A CRISP PAIR OF 42-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS BY STEVENS OF LONDON, 1.75inch turn-off barrels engraved with chevrons at the muzzles, border engraved signed actions decorated with stands of arms to either side, sliding safeties, folding triggers, slab sided wooden butts with chequered backs and vacant white metal escutcheons with clipped corners. £400-500

358.

A RARE ALL-BRASS 56-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK TAP-ACTION POCKET PISTOL, 3inch three-stage cannon barrels, border engraved action signed WHEELER LONDON, decorated with stands of arms and with the tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, border and foliate engraved slab-sided brass butt. £400-600

359.

A PAIR OF 80-BORE BRASS FRAMED FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS BY BRASHER, 1.75inch turn-off barrels with scalloped engraving at the muzzles, border engraved actions decorated with stands of flags and signed BRASHER LONDON, sliding safeties, folding faded blued triggers, slab sided wooden butts with vacant white metal shield shaped escutcheons. John Brasher 1807-1831 Birmingham based but marked his guns London. (2) £400-500

360.

A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL IN THE FRENCH STYLE, 1.5inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action engraved LONDON to either side, folding trigger, integral sliding safety, finely chequered wooden butt, vacant oval white metal escutcheon. £350-450

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A CASED PAIR OF 50-BORE CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION BOXLOCK RIFLED POCKET PISTOLS, 2.5inch re-browned barrels, border and scroll engraved polished steel actions, folding triggers, scroll engraved bag-shaped wooden butts with white metal traps, contained in their close fitted red velvet case complete with accessories, the lid with brass and wood inlays about the escutcheon. £1500-2000

363.

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. £250-350 362.

A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY BROWN, 1.75inch turn-off barrel scallop engraved at the muzzle, border and scroll engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed BROWN, LONDON, sliding safety, slab-sided wooden butt. £250-350 124

364.

A CASED PAIR OF 32-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK BELT PISTOLS, 4.25inch sighted octagonal barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded actions, belt hooks mounted on the left side, chequered wooden butts, contained in their blue baize lined mahogany case, the lid with brass escutcheon engraved MR E. W. BRIGHTMAN 1854, complete with commensurate accessories. Traces of original colour. £1500-2500

365.

A PAIR OF 54-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLED TARGET PISTOLS BELIEVED TO BE FROM PRINCE ALBERT’S SHOOTING GALLERY, 9.25inch sighted barrels with platinum lined foliate engraved breeches, further inlaid with a platinum crown over VR in front of the rear sights, scroll engraved back action locks and hammers, set triggers, half Continental stocks with scroll engraved white metal mounts, reeded wooden butts. (2) £1800-2200 125

366.

A 50-BORE GERMAN PERCUSSION OFFICER’S TARGET BELT PISTOL, 8.75inch sighted octagonal barrel, inlaid in silver V. CHR SCHILLING INSUHL, silver fore sight, adjustable rear sight, border and scroll engraved back action lock with pivoting safety, half stocked with foliate carved chequered grip, scroll trigger guard decorated to match, belt hook mounted on the left side. £650-750

368.

A 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL, 1.5inch sighted octagonal turn-off barrel, border and scroll engraved white metal action signed WILLIAMS LIVERPOOL, side hammer, folding trigger, chequered bag-shaped butt with trap. Chip to nose. £250-350

369.

A 125-BORE UNWIN & RODGERS KNIFE PISTOL, 3.25inch sighted octagonal white metal barrel, 8.5cm flattened diamond section blade and further shorter blade, folding trigger, two-piece riveted horn grips, the white metal frame with trap to butt. Grip parting. No subsidiary tools. £400-600

367.

AN IRISH 34-BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL BY W & J RIGBY, 4inch sighted etched barrel engraved DUBLIN, serial no. 199 to the underside, platinum lined breeches and plug, border and scroll engraved signed lock, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the butt with white metal cap, the pivoting steel back strap lifting to reveal three ball stores, swivel ramrod. £500-700 126

370.

AN INTERESTING PERCUSSION KNIFE PISTOL OF UNWIN & RODGERS TYPE, 3.75inch octagonal small bore white metal barrel, 10cm flattened diamond section blade, chip to tip, two-piece riveted natural stag horn grips. £400-600

371.

A PERCUSSION JACK KNIFE PISTOL, 120-bore percussion barrel with folding trigger, mounted in the spike position of a jack knife, 9.5cm blade, subsidiary stub blade, two-piece chequered grips branded with the number 140443, copper suspension ring. £400-600

373.

A PAIR OF 80-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS BY BENNETT, 2.5inch turn-off barrels border engraved locks signed Bennett Royal Exchange London, sliding safeties, slab sided wooden butts. (2) £400-600

372.

A SCARCE PAIR OF 90-BORE FLINTLOCK MUFF PISTOLS, 1inch turn-off barrels, border and scroll engraved actions signed KETLAND & CO. LONDON, foliate engraved trigger guards, slabsided wooden butts, contained in a mahogany box. £500-700 374.

A PAIR OF 54-BORE PERCUSSION BAYONET PISTOLS, 2.5inch barrels mounted with undersprung bayonets released by the sliding trigger guards, border engraved actions decorated with stands of arms and signed ARCHER, LONDON, slab sided flared butts with white metal caps. (2) £400-600

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375.

AN 80-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL, 2.75inch turnoff barrels, border and scroll engraved brass action, the tap mounted on the left side, brass trigger guard, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt. Probably Indian. £150-180

376.

A 54-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL, 4inch side by side turn-off barrels, border and scroll engraved boxlock action, dolphin hammers, border and scroll engraved trigger guard, chequered bag shaped wooden butt. £240-280

377.

A SMALL BORE AMERICAN PERCUSSION BOOT PISTOL, 2.25inch tapering ring turned barrel, under hammer and trigger action, the top strap with partial maker’s name, two-piece varnished wooden grips. £250-350

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A 120-BORE AMERICAN PERCUSSION BOOT PISTOL, 3.5inch sighted two-stage barrel with partial maker’s stamp, plain rounded action stamped 101 to the underside, two-piece wooden grips. £150-250

379.

A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER, 8inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, stepped cylinder, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, brass trigger guard and back strap, varnished wooden grips, serial no. 58183, excluding the wedge which is blank. Vendor states a Factory Letter was obtained and detailed delivery to the Union Army. £800-1200

380.

A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT SMITH & WESSON MODEL NO. 1 ½ SECOND ISSUE REVOLVER, 3.5inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, fluted cylinder, blued frame stamped with the serial no. 53071, sheath trigger, varnished wooden grips. £300-400

381.

A RARE CASED 140-BORE PERCUSSION FIVE-SHOT MODEL 2A BUDDING REVOLVER, 3.25inch hand-rotated brass barrel group number from 1 through to 5, the brass frame engraved BUDDING MAKER within a foliate frame on the top flat, two-piece walnut grips secured with three brass screws, exposed trigger, contained in its green

baize lined mahogany case, the lid with directions for use label printed by J.P. Brisley, Stroudwater PrintingOffice, complete with flask, oil bottle, cleaning rod and powder measure. Edwin Budding, gunmaker and engineer, originally from Gloucestershire died in 1846. £1500-2500 129

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A RARE CASED .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION FACTORY ENGRAVED LONDON COLT NAVY REVOLVER, 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details within a scroll engraved panel, the cylinder with full naval engagement scene and serial no. 40191 matching throughout, border and scroll engraved breech, rammer base, frame, back strap and trigger guard, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, varnished wooden grip, contained in its red velvet lined mahogany case, the lid with loading and cleaning instructions, complete with cap tin and later cleaning rod. Retains good traces of colour, blue and varnish. £7500-8000 130

383.

A CASED 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION SINGLE ACTION PLATED KERR REVOLVER, 5.75inch sighted octagonal barrel, with proof marks and LAC stamp to the left flat, engraved JAS KERR & CO. 36 KING WILLIAM ST EC, the cylinder with the engraved 10,847, the right side of the frame marked KERR’S PATNET 10,847, the left side of the frame marked LONDON ARMOURY, border engraved back action lock signed LONDON ARMOURY CO., chequered wooden grip, the butt with lanyard ring, contained in its green baize lined oak case, complete with flask, LAC mould and cap tin. A note within the case states Kerr’s Revolver, Patented in 1858 as a single action, but in the following year was made into double action. Adopted by the Portuguese Government and much used in the American Civil War. Serial No. 272 not to be confused with the patent 10,847. A further receipt lists its purchase price as £6. £2500-3500 131

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A RARE .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION COLT MODEL ARMY REVOLVER TO PRIVATE WILLIAM WEBB OF THE ILLINOIS CAVALRY REGIMENT, 8inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with naval engagement scene and serial no. 5219 for 25219, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, wooden grip, contained in an open topped leather holster, complete with factory letter and a large quantity of research paperwork. The Colt Factory Letter, dated 17th March 2008 confirms that this gun was sold to the United States War Department and shipped to Col. T Lyle Dickey, Commanding Illinois Cavalry Regt January 9th 1862, there were 500 guns in that shipment. Photocopies of the muster roll show this gun as having been issued to William Webb.

William Webb, aged 45 was mustered on the 23rd of September 1863, he is listed as present in December

1863 and January and February of 1864, listed as Deserted in March and April, May and June 1864 Webb is listed as Deserted Through Mistake, Receives Bounty of 35$ July and August, Present in September and October then Under Arrest in Lexington Kentucky for the last quarter.

A deposition dated 5th December 1864 from Alexander Robertson detailing the events of the night of 3rd of December 1864: “I was going down to the spring after water - Webb asked me “Who comes there?” I told him “Alexander Robertson” Webb said “Come on all right”. Lee Adams came up and before he (Webb) could see his (Adams’) face, Webb put the pistol to Adams’ face and fired it off in Adams’ face. I told Webb not to shoot anymore and he turned around and shot me.” £4000-6000 133

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A GOOD CASED 120-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION FOURTH MODEL TRANTER REVOLVER, 3.75inch sighted octagonal blued barrel, border and scroll engraved blued frame, serial no.

16011T, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened mounts, chequered wooden grip, contained 134

in its green baize lined mahogany case, the lid with trade label for J. H. CRANE, 3, ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON, complete with commensurate accessories and key. Patch of finish loss to right side of barrel and fading to case colour hardening otherwise very good. £1800-2200

386.

A .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION 3INCH “WELLS-FARGO MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER, 3inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved ADDRESS SAMLL COLT NEW-YORK CITY, stage coach cylinder scene, serial no. 48207 matching throughout, left side of frame stamped COLTS PATENT, plated brass back strap and trigger guard, varnished wooden grip, contained in a modern case with assorted accessories. £800-1200

387.

A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION STARR MODEL 1863 ARMY REVOLVER, 8inch sighted barrel, the cylinder stamped with the serial no.

35980, the frame stamped with the manufacturer’s details to the left and right sides, wooden grip. General grey staining over all and grip with split. £500-700

388.

A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION COLT NAVY REVOLVER, 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, rubbed, plain cylinder, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 183695, wooden grip. Wedge screw replaced. £600-800

389.

A .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION LONDON COLT POCKET REVOLVER, 5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the top flat, the cylinder with stage coach scene, serial no. 5314, the left side of the frame stamped COLT’S PATENT, steel trigger guard and back strap, wooden grips. £500-800

390.

A .31 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION COOPER POCKET REVOLVER, 4inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the top flat, plain cylinder and frame, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 311, wooden grips. £500-800

391.

A .30 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE FIVESHOT MERWIN & BRAY POCKET REVOLVER, 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the sighting rib and left flat, the cylinder stamped with patent details, brass frame and back strap, varnished wooden grips. £200-300

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A CASED 80-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER, 4.25inch sighted octagonal blued barrel, border engraved blued frame, fading, engraved PATENT NO. 6465, border engraved trigger guard and butt cap, chequered wooden grips, contained in its blue baize lined mahogany case with commensurate accessories. £1250-1350

393.

A CASED .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE SIX-SHOT POCKET REVOLVER BY THOMAS BISSELL, 3.75inch sighted octagonal plated barrel, plated cylinder, border and scroll engraved plated framed stamped T. BISSELL 410 to the underside of the barrel, sheath trigger, chequered wooden grips with foliate engraved butt cap, contained in its blue baize lined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories. £800-1000

394.

A SCARCE 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION WAR DEPARTMENT MARKED BEAUMONT ADAMS REVOLVER, 5.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, engraved LONDON ARMOURY on the top flat, the left flat with LAC and proof stamps, border engraved bolted frame the right side marked WD beneath an arrow, B 16,977 ADAMS’ PATENT no. 52724. R, cylinder with rubbed 52724 mark, chequered wooden grip. £800-1200

395.

A 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION THIRD MODEL DOUBLE TRIGGER TRANTER BY FRANCOTTE, 6.5inch sighted octagonal blued barrel engraved MANUFD BY A FRANCOTTE LICENSEN

BY R ADAMS & CO LONDON, border engraved blued cylinder marked 14768 AF, border and scroll engraved blued frame marked ADAMS PATENT 14768 AF on the right side and ADAMS 1851 PATENT on the left side, chequered wooden grip, the scroll engraved butt with trap. £600-800

396.

A PLATED 80-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION THIRD MODEL DOUBLE TRIGGER TRANTER, 4.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, border engraved cylinder and frame, No. 12682T, the rammer stamped TRANTERS PATENT, chequered wooden butt. £600-800 136

397.

A RARE 120-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION JOSEPH BRAZIER 1851 ADAMS REVOLVER, 4.5inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved JOSEPH BRAZIER & SON MAKERS, WOLVERHAMPTON on the top flat, border and scroll engraved frame marked ADAMS’ PATENT NO. 30447B, chequered wooden butt with horn butt plate. £400-600

398.

A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT TURKISH COLT NAVY TYPE REVOLVER, 5.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, plain cylinder, border and scroll engraved frame, walnut grips. Generally worn. £80-120

400.

A .700 CALIBRE DUTCH FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL, 13inch sighted barrel stamped with a Belgian proof mark at the breech, bevelled lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. £600-800

401.

A .700 CALIBRE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE PISTOL, 9inch barrel stamped with a crown over B, bevelled lock stamped with a crown over W, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring. £200-300

402.

A .650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON PISTOL, 9inch barrel engraved HARRISON 1802 (rubbed) and with the East India Company emblem, the lock signed HARRISON and dated 1802 over the EIC emblem at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, wooden ramrod. £650-750 399.

A 7MM CENTRE FIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE LE PROTECTOR PALM PISTOL, 1.5inch two-stage barrel, the disc-shaped body with chequered turn-off cover, serial no. 1087, the top marked LE PROTECTOR SYSTEME E. TURBIAUX, S.G.D.G. EN FRANCE ET A L’ETRANGER PARIS, contained in a later wooden box. Action a little sticky and two repairs to cover insert on one side. £400-600 137

403.

A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN SERVICE PISTOL, 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard engraved 0 TYC 70, swivel ramrod. £1000-1500

404.

AN EARLY .577 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL BY EDGE, 12inch barrel, the flat lock engraved with a crown over GR and EDGE 1758 across the tail, full stock with regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook, brass topped wooden ramrod. See page 42 British Military Pistols 1603-1888 by Brooker. Gapping around lock, minor worm holes, splitting and losses to fore-end. £1000-1500

405.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY .577 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL, 12inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stock, losses to fore-end, regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook, brass topped wooden ramrod. £700-900

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406.

A .577 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL, 12inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook, brass topped wooden ramrod. £1000-1500

407.

A .577 CALIBRE SO CALLED CHEAPLY MADE FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL, 12inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stock with various Ordnance stamps, regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook, brass topped wooden ramrod. See page 62 British Military Pistols 1603-1888

by Brooker. £800-1200

408.

A .577 CALIBRE ARSENAL SHORTENED FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL, 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard tang stamped S144, steel belt hook, steel ramrod. The stock with various Ordnance stamps, split at tail of ramrod pipe. £500-700

409.

A .577 CALIBRE WILLIAM IV FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE PISTOL, 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over WR, full stock with various Ordnance marks and regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook, swivel ramrod. £800-1200

412.

A .650 CALIBRE EARLY PERCUSSION SHORT SEA SERVICE PISTOL, 6inch barrel, stepped and bolted lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stock with regulation brass mounts, the butt with belt form swivel, swivel ramrod.

Safety bolt sheared, generally grey stained and pitted, stock with split and repair. £200-300

410.

A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON SERVICE PISTOL, 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and Richards across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. £500-700 413.

A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SEA SERVICE OR LAND TRANSPORT PISTOL, 6inch barrel with multiple Ordnance stamps at the breech, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR and dated 1842, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring mount, swivel ramrod. Initially issued to the Royal Navy but at the start of the Crimean War used by the transport corps. £450-550

411.

A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SHORT SEA SERVICE PISTOL, 6inch barrel with various Ordnance stamps at the breech, border engraved stepped lock stamped with a crown over VR over TOWER and dated 1844, full stock with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, steel belt hook, swivel ramrod. General bruising and chips to stock. £300-500

414.

A WORN .750 CALIBRE PERCUSSION HEAVY DRAGOON PISTOL, 8.75inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped TOWER across the tail, full stock, damaged, regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, together with a percussion travelling pistol lacking hammer. (2) £250-350 139

415.

A RARE 42-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN FOR A BOY BY WILLIAMS, 21.25 inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved London on the top flat, border engraved stepped lock with roller frizzen, signed B. Williams, full stock inlaid with scrolling silver wire about the barrel tang, finely chequered wrist, border and foliate engraved nickel mounts, the 140

trigger guard with acorn finial, vacant white metal escutcheon, open strapwork sideplate, horn topped wooden ramrod. £2000-3000

416.

AN 18TH CENTURY 14-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY J. KIRKE OF WARSOP, 39inch sighted two-stage damascus barrel, white metal starburst foresight, the top flat engraved WARSOP, border and scroll engraved stepped and bolted signed lock, full stock, scallop carved about the barrel tang, border and foliate engraved steel mounts, Continental style sideplate and trigger guard, the former engraved with a figure shooting birds within a landscape, rococo escutcheon engraved with a set of entwined initials, faceted ramrod pipes, horn topped wooden ramrod.

J. Kirke 1770-1780 made flintlock fowling pieces at Warsop in Nottinghamshire. Sliver if wood missing from left side of fore-end, rusting to butt plate. £500-700

418.

AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY BARNET OF LONDON, 32.5inch sighted two-stage browned barrel, the gold lined breech with rectangular stamp LONDON, platinum lined touch hole, border engraved stepped and signed lock decorated with a stand of arms, half-stocked with border engraved blued steel mounts, surface rusting, chequered wrist, vacant rectangular escutcheon, brass topped wooden ramrod. £500-700

419.

A 20-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN, 29.5inch barrels, border and scroll engraved back action locks signed V. SAUERBREY IN BASEL and decorated with game scenes, border and scroll engraved rotary underlever 417.

AN 18TH CENTURY 11-BORE FLINTLOCK action, striped stock with chequered wrist, border and SPORTING GUN BY SMITH, 40inch sighted barrel, scroll engraved steel mounts. border and scroll engraved stepped and signed lock, full £450-550 stock, scallop carved about the barrel tang, border and foliate engraved brass mounts to include Continental style sideplate, the trigger guard with acorn terminal, vacant oval escutcheon, horn topped wooden ramrod. £500-700 141

420.

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. £4000-5000

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421.

A FINE ROYAL 20-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. £1000-1500

422.

A GOOD .500 CALIBRE PINFIRE DOUBLE RIFLE BY JOHN DICKSON & SON OF EDINBURGH, 28inch sighted browned barrels fitted with rear leaf sights to 400 yards, finely linear engraved sighting rib, border and scroll engraved signed and bolted back action locks, border and scroll engraved rotary underlever action, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, serial no. 2202 for 17th September 1861. Barrels rebrowned, traces of original blueing and case colour hardening. See Lot 411 Holts 9th December 2004, realised £2,200 hammer. £2000-3000

423.

A 16-BORE PERCUSSION WALKING STICK SHOTGUN, 28.5inch sighted barrel, underhammer action, exposed trigger, wooden grip, cut for a shoulder stock, stamped with the serial no.

3427, complete with ramrod and tompion. Traces of brown lacquered finish, pitting. £100-150

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424.

AN 18-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN, 28.25in sighted barrels, scroll engraved back action locks, rounded underlever rotary action, scroll trigger guard, wooden butt, sling swivels. £250-350 425.

AN 8-BORE OBSOLETE CALIBRE FOWLING PIECE OR HAMMER GUN, 30inch sighted damascus barrel, border engraved lock and rounded action, rotary underlever, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist. £750-850

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426.

A 13-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN

BY J COLLINS, 35inch sighted two-stage barrel with gold lined touch hole, border and foliate engraved stepped and signed lock, half take-down stock with chequered wrist, border and foliate engraved brass mounts, the trigger guard with acorn finial, the side plate area set with a white metal escutcheon with owner’s initials RD, crack, brass topped wooden ramrod. Neat to butt comb. £500-700 427.

A 15-BORE FLINTLOCK COACHING CARBINE OR SPORTING GUN BY RICHARDS, 24.5inch sighted barrel, border and scroll engraved lock signed T. RICHARDS, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod. £450-500

428.

A RARE PAKTONG MOUNTED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS WITH SIDE SPRUNG BAYONET BY WILLIAM PERRY, 14.5inch four-stage brass barrel with ring turned flared muzzle, border and scroll engraved signed lock, the side mounted spring bayonet mounted across the lock and secured by the cock in the half cock position, full stocked with border and scroll engraved paktong mounts, openwork side plate, oval escutcheon, carved about the barrel tang with two crossed scimitars surmounting a scalloped feature, brass topped wooden ramrod. Signed Perry, William 2 circa 1776-1788. The method of securing the bayonet behind the cock would, unusually, mean that every time the blunderbuss was discharged the bayonet would immediately deploy. The provision of sling mounts would indicated this is almost certainly a coaching piece. For a virtually identical example, by Perry, see page 57 of Blunderbusses by D.R. Baxter.

See also Lot 47 Cowans, April 2016 for an identical piece realised $9,400. It is possible that both of these examples are this gun. £2500-3500 145

429.

A BRASS BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY MORTIMER, 13.75inch barrel with flared muzzle, engraved H. W. MORTIMER LONDON, stamped with an Irish Registration mark ME 5382 for Meath, border engraved stepped and bolted signed lock, rubbed, full stocked with brass mounts, later brass topped wooden ramrod. Various splits and losses to the fore-end, frizzen spring replaced, generally worn. £800-1200

431.

A FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS FOR NAVAL SERVICE, 15.5inch four-stage cannon barrel with ring turned muzzle, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with brass mounts, later brass topped wooden ramrod. The trigger guard is a replacement but one can clearly see that the previous trigger guard was of Sea Service form. £800-1000

430.

A LARGE FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS OF NAVAL OR MILITARY TYPE, 27.25inch barrel with ring turned flared muzzle, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with brass mounts.

The butt plate of flat nailed form, the trigger guard is foliate engraved with an acorn finial. Stock with worm and crack, now professionally conserved. £1200-1500

432.

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. £2250-2350

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433.

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 apprenticed. £1250-1350

435.

A FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS BY CHATER OF RINGWOOD, 15.5inch barrel with large flared muzzle, stepped signed lock, full stocked, gapping around lock and repairs, brass mounts, later brass ramrod. Generally worn. £600-800

436.

A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NAVAL MUSKETOON, 16.5inch barrel with slightly flared muzzle, border engraved bevelled lock, full stocked 434.

A FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED with regulation brass mounts. This piece has the BLUNDERBUSS BY WARNER & JOINER, 14inch distinctive sea service trigger guard and is either cut three-stage cannon barrel with flared ring turned down from or made from Sea Service part. muzzle, border and foliate engraved stepped and signed £800-1000 lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Shake in butt. £1400-1800

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437.

A SCARCE IRISH CONSTABULARY FLINTLOCK CARBINE BY RIGBY OF DUBLIN, .650 calibre 22inch 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. This gun appears to be in virtually unissued condition with minor knocks and marks. £1200-1800

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438.

A SCARCE IRISH CONSTABULARY FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY RIGBY OF DUBLIN, .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,. The Irish Registration marks L-Y are those of Londonderry. This gun appears to be in virtually unissued condition with minor knocks and marks. £1200-1800

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439.

A RARE .780 CALIBRE SHORT LAND MUSKET FOR DRAGOONS, 42inch sighted barrel stamped 4 at the breech, border engraved bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER over 1759 at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. See pages 46 and 47 of British Military Longarms 1715-1815 by D.W. Bailey. The left side of the butt incised B-B. £2000-3000

440.

A. 750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS, 39inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang engraved C.W.W. over 21, steel ramrod, complete with socket bayonet. £1000-1500

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441.

A .750 CALIBRE WOLLATON HALL FLINTLOCK 39INCH INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS BY KETLAND & Co., 39inch barrel engraved 65 at the breech, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and signed across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, complete with bayonet. £1000-1500

442.

A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY BROWN BESS, 39inch sighted barrel, the lock incised HENSHAW and dated 1796 over the East India Company emblem at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Various arsenal markings to breech and mounts. £600-800

444.

A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK MODEL OF A SEA SERVICE MUSKET, 37inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. This good copy has no underside to the breech. £150-250

443.

A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK SERVICE MUSKET, 37.25inch barrel, bulges and cracks, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. £700-900

445.

A .550 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK SERVICE MUSKET, 37inch sighted barrel, stepped lock with brass pan and ring neck cock, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod. £300-500 446.

A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK POTSDAM MUSKET, 36.25inch sighted barrel with Irish registration marks at the breech, TY 10686, half sporterised stock with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. £300-400

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447.

A RARE EAST INDIA COMPANY 5-BORE PERCUSSION SWIVEL RAMPART OR DECK GUN, 54.25inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock faintly stamped with the EIC rampant lion emblem, full twopiece stock with regulation brass mounts, the fore-end bushed for a swivel mount, steel ramrod. See David Harding’s book on Small Arms of the East India Company. £2000-3000 448.

A .750 CALIBRE PERCUSSION EAST INDIA COMPANY PATTERN 42 SERVICE MUSKET, 38.5cm sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with the EIC rampant lion emblem, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, complete with sword bayonet. £600-800

Sergeant Major Mathias Crean of the 14th Hussars from Sepoy Mutineers at the recapture of Kirwhee, India. £800-1000 450.

A .750 CALIBRE PERCUSSION EAST INDIA COMPANY VICTORIA CARBINE TYPE 3, 26inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with the EIC rampant lion emblem, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, further mounted with a saddle bar and ring, swivel ramrod. See plate 12 page 239 of The Small Arms of the East India Company by David Harding. £600-800

451.

A SCINDE IRREGULAR HORSE .700 CALIBRE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SWINBURN CARBINE, 21inch sighted damascus 449.

A.577 PERCUSSION TOW-BAND barrels, signed back action lock dated 1860, half ENFIELD SERVICE CARBINE OF INDIAN MUTINY stocked with various ordnance stamps, regulation INTEREST, 21inch sighted barrel fitted with rear leaf steel mounts, the butt plate tang stamped SCINDE sights, plain lock, full stocked with chequered wrist and IRREGULAR HORSE, saddle bar mounted on the left WD mark, regulation steel mounts, swivel ramrod. side, swivel ramrod. Barrel retaining block unbrazed.

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452.

A .680 CALIBRE PERCUSSION CARBINE, 26.75inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR over TOWER and dated 1842, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang engraved with a C over 2652, steel ramrod, complete with socket bayonet. £400-600 453.

A WORN .577 CALIBRE THREE-BAND ENFIELD RIFLE, 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped 1860 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, steel cleaning rod. £150-200 454.

A .700 CALIBRE PERCUSSION CARBINE, 25.75inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Hammer lacking, rusting. £250-350

455.

A .577 CALIBRE TWO-BAND SNIDER ENFIELD RIFLE TO THE RIFLE BRIGADE, 30.5inch barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped 1862 over ENFIELD and a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, the butt plate tang with stamped 1 RB over 307 (Rifle Brigade) and further stamped 51 to the stock rail, steel cleaning rod, leather sling, chained protector. £400-600 456.

A .577 CALIBRE TWO-BAND SNIDER ENFIELD RIFLE, 30.75inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the fore-sight with slip-on protector, the lock stamped TOWER over 1859 and with a crown at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, steel cleaning rod. £350-450

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457.

A .451 CALIBRE WHITWORTH BEST MILITARY MATCH RIFLE, 33inch barrel fitted with adjustable foresight and ramp and ladder rear sight, the breech engraved WHITWORTH PATENT and with the serial no. B705, border engraved bolted lock engraved WHITWORTH RIFLE CO. MANCHESTER and with the emblem at the tail, full stock with chequered fore-end and wrist, border engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard tang engraved BEST, sling swivels, steel ramrod. The serial no. dates this to circa 1861. £2000-3000 458.

AN AMERICAN .70 CALIBRE MODEL 1840 NIPPES CONVERSION PERCUSSION SERVICE MUSKET, 30inch sighted barrel, bevelled lock, converted from flintlock and stamped D. NIPPES U.S. and MILL CREEK PA and dated 1845, full stock, stamped J.T.S. behind the lock and on the side plate area, regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod. £200-300

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459.

A COMPOSITE OBSOLETE CALIBRE .577 SNIDER MKI ARTILLERY CARBINE, 21.75inch sighted barrel, mounted on an associated stock with 1869 dated BSA lock, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, the latter marked to the 6th Company 10 Battalion Royal Artillery. £200-300 460.

A PAIR OF 13-BORE DOUBLE SPORTING GUN BARRELS, together with a single percussion barrel, and two sets of double barrelled breech loading 14-bore obsolete calibre barrels. (4) £80-120

461.

A .577 CALIBRE PRINCES PATENT CAPPING BREECH LOADER RIFLE BY REILLY, 31inch sighted damascus barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights and engraved with the manufacturer’s details at the breech, border engraved blued back action lock signed REILLY LONDON, half stocked with chequered wrist, border engraved blued steel mounts, serial no. 10782. £1200-1500

463.

A RARE .450 CALIBRE TRANSVERSE SLIDING BREECH EXPERIMENTAL SERVICE RIFLE, 34inch sighted barrel fitted with pivoting rear sight, the top of the sliding breech housing engraved WALTER SCOTT PATENTEE, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, spur trigger guard, steel cleaning rod. £1200-1500

464.

A ZULU WAR PERIOD .450 CALIBRE MARTINI HENRY RIFLE, 32.5inch sight barrel fitted 462.

A RARE .577 CALIBRE WILSONS PATENT with ramp and ladder rear sights, the action stamped TWO BAND ENFIELD BREECH LOADING RIFLE, with a crown over VR over BSA & M Co. over 1877 33inch sighted rifled barrel fitted with ramp and ladder over a crowned II, full stocked with regulation steel rear sights, the breach stamped with the serial no. mounts, steel cleaning rod, complete with bayonet and A12439, the slide stamped TWP for Thomas Wilson’s frog and later belt.

Patent, the lock stamped with a crown at the tail and £500-700 dated 1869, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel cleaning rod. Believed to have been issued in very small numbers in Australia and also to Confederate troops during the American civil war. £1200-1500

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465.

OF ROYAL SCOTS AND BISLEY INETEREST A SCARCE .450 CALIBRE MARTINI HENRY BISLEY PRIZE RIFLE, 32.5inch sighted blued barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights and serial numbered B869 at the breech, plain blued action serial numbered B869, full stocked with steel mounts, steel ramrod, the butt inset with an oval silver plaque FIELD RIFLE CD’S PRIZE N.R.A. BISLEY 1894 1ST PRIZE WON BY CORPL. A. WATT 6TH V.B. ROYAL SCOTS INNERLEITHEN, contained in its presentation case and complete with a folder of research. Corporal Adam Watt (later Captain) (1862-1952), consistent shot at Bisley for forty years, reserve for Scotland in the Nationals in 1891 and 1897 and shot for Scotland in the Mackinnon match of 1901. During the war he was involved in a road accident resulting in a defect in his right eye and a bad injury to his shoulder, so trained himself to shoot from his left shoulder using his left eye. Eventually once his injuries had improved he was able to shoot from either shoulder. £1500-2500

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466.

A .450 OBSOLETE CALIBRE MARTINI HENRY SERVICE RIFLE, 32.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, cut at the breech, the action stamped with a crown over VR over ENFIELD over 1872, full stocked with regulation steel mounts.

Chip to toe, cleaning rod lacking. £350-450 467.

A.451 CALIBRE 451 WHITWORTH RIFLE TARGET RIFLE OF PATTERN 1858 TYPE, 33inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, engraved THE ASTON RIFLE at the breech, border engraved lock signed J. ASTON HYTHE, full stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, regulation steel mounts, steel and brass ramrod. £600-800

468.

A .577 OBSOLETE CALIBRE THREEBAND SNIDER ENFIELD RIFLE, 36.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped 1853 over ENFIELD and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, the butt plate tang marked to the 72nd Regiment (Duke of Albany’s Own), steel cleaning rod. £400-600 469.

A .577 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY 16TH IRREGULAR CAVALRY PERCUSSION SERVICE CARBINE, 23.5inch sighted damascus barrel, with traces of original browning, border engraved lock stamped IRREGULAR over XVI over CAVALRY, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. £700-800 470.

A RARE .750 CALIBRE PRUSSIAN MODEL 1839/55 PERCUSSION SERVICE MUSKET, 41inch sighted barrel fitted with adjustable rear pivoting sight, the lock stamped with a crown over DANZIG, full

stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, various arsenal stamps, steel ramrod. £650-750 471.

A RARE 22-BORE BAVARIAN ROYAL ARMY CADETS PERCUSSION MUSKET, 29.5inch sighted barrel, bevelled lock, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, bayonet lug beneath the muzzle, sling swivels, steel ramrod. £450-550 472.

A 13-BORE RUSSIAN MODEL 1844 PERCUSSION SERVICE MUSKET, 41.5inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock converted from flintlock, stamped TULA over 1841, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, stamped with various arsenal marks and dates, the butt plate tang stamped with an Imperial eagle, steel ramrod. £650-750

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473.

A 10.6MM OBSOLETE CALIBRE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BERDAN MKII BOLT ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, 32.75inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel cleaning rod. £650-750 474.

A BAVARIAN 11MM MODEL 1871/84 BOLT ACTION SERVICE RIFLE, 31.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the breech stamped with Amberg arsenal marks, King Ludwig of Bavaria acceptance stamp and model designation, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel cleaning rod. £450-550

Gallipoli by a serving British officer, cleaning rod lacking. £400-600 476.

A GOOD 7.5MM OBSOLETE CALIBRE SCHMIDT RUBIN MODEL 1889 RIFLE ENSEMBLE, 30inch sighted barrel fitted with pivoting rear sights, blued breech, full stocked with regulation blued mounts, complete with leather sling, muzzle cover, bayonet and scabbard. Matching serial no. 115973, including to the magazine and bayonet. The bayonet is the scarce 1899/92 Cyclists example. £700-1000

477.

AN AMERICAN .56 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE SPENCER CARBINE, 20inch sighted barrel fitted with rear ladder sights, stamped M1865 at the 475.

A TURKISH 9.5MM X60R OBSOLETE breech and with the manufacturer’s details on the top CALIBRE MAUSER SERVICE RIFLE OF GALLIPOLI flat of the receiver, plain action and lock, half stocked INTEREST, 30inch sighted barrel fitted with adjustable with regulation steel mounts, saddle bar mounted on rear sights, with various Turkish Army and Ordnance the left side, serial no. 10106. marks at the breeches, full stocked with regulation steel £800-1000 mounts. Provenance: retrieved from the battlefield at 158

478.

AN AMERICAN .56 CALIBRE SMITH PERCUSSION CARBINE, 22inch sighted fitted with pivoting rear sights, the left side of the action stamped with Smith’s patent details and the manufacturer’s details, half stocked with regulation steel mounts, saddle bar mounted on the left side, serial no. 11565. £600-800 479.

AN AMERICAN .56 CALIBRE SHARPS CARBINE, 22inch sighted barrel fitted with rear ladder sights, the back action lock stamped with the manufacturer’s details, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, saddle bar mounted on the left side, serial no.

34123. £700-900 480.

AN AMERICAN .44 EVANS OBSOLETE CALIBRE LEVER ACTION RIFLE, 28.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights and stamped with the manufacturer’s details, plain rounded lever action, half stocked with chequered fore-end,

steel mounts. £800-1000 481.

AN AMERICAN .43 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE PEABODY RIFLE, 33inch sighted browned barrel fitted with pivoting rear sight, the action stamped with the manufacturer’s details to the left side, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, later steel cleaning rod. £600-800 482.

AN AMERICAN .58 CALIBRE PERCUSSION NEEDHAM CONVERSION MODEL 1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE, 40inch sighted barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, stepped lock stamped an eagle, SPRINGFIELD and 1861 at the tail, the left side of the hammer nose numbered 397, full stock stamped IN at the side plate area, regulation steel mounts, steel cleaning rod. £750-1000 159

483.

SEVEN VARIOUS EMBOSSED COPPER POWDER FLASKS, one embossed with wild horses, all with knocks, one lacking spring and one replaced, together with ten various shot flasks. (17) £180-220

484.

A PLANISHED TIN RIFLE FLASK BY HAWKSLEY, the brass top marked FIREPROOF, together with various other gun and rifle flasks, some modern and generally worn or damaged, and a large bore flask, worn, by DIXON & SONS and graduated up to 6 drams. (11) £150-200

160

485.

A CASED 19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE WALKING STICK AIR CANE, 42cm sighted damascus barrel, characteristic horn topped reservoir, damascus stirrup pump, contained in its blue velvet lined mahogany case complete with cleaning rod, key, spare washers and a bag of balls. £700-900 486.

A WESTLEY RICHARDS SPORTING GUN OR RIFLE CASE, the brass bound oak case for a gun with 30.5inch barrels, the green baize lined in terior with maker’s trade label, two lidded compartments with turned horn button handles, containing a white metal mounted pigskin covered rifle flask with a 6 dram nozzle, spring lacking, by Hawksley a shot bag and a shot measure. £350-450

487.

A 19TH CENTURY GERMAN POWDER FLASK, decorated with a flower head within concentric circles and further scroll and geometric decoration to one side, natural antler to the other side, the sprung brass measuring nozzle dated 1827. 25.5cm long over all. £250-350

490.

A WESTCLOX MARKSMANSHIP AWARD CLOCK, depicting a Colt Army revolver in front of a target, battery operated. £80-1230 488.

A 20TH CENTURY GAME COUNTER, of dial form, for Partridges, Rabbits, Pheasants and Hares, together with four bullet moulds one of approximately .376 calibre, two scissor ball moulds, 40-bore and 15-bore, and a modern ball mould. (5) £100-150

491.

A PRIVATE’S COMBINATION TOOL, comprising pricker, oil bottle, turnscrew, clamp etc. £40-60

493.

A PURDEY LIVE PIGEON GUN LOADING ROD, 84.5cm tapering wooden body with tapering ovoid top, together with eight further wood and metal take down cleaning or loading rods and two parts of one field service scabbard. Believed to have come from gun no. 1633 - for 1829. £200-300 494.

A FIRST WAR PERIOD SPOTTING SCOPE, the triple draw brass body with maker’s label for CLARKSON LONDON, engraved PRESENTED TO H BELL

BY THE BUSHEY RIFLE CLUB Sept 17th 1913, leather covered body and end caps. £40-60

489.

A .177 CALIBRE ANTIQUE WEBLEY JUNIOR AIR PISTOL, 6.5inch sighted barrel, the cylinder stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. J13312, ribbed metal grips, contained in a leather holster. £200-300

492.

A SMALL COLLECTION OF ACCESSORIES, to include four shot or powder easures, one

by Dixon and one by Hawksley, a turnscrew and a corkscrew or auger. (6) £40-60 161

497.

A SCOTTISH POWDER HORN OR PRIMING FLASK, natural form polished body incised with the owner’s name ROBERT FRASER, 1723 INVERIE, brass nozzle. £40-60 495.

A 19TH CENTURY TOPOGRAPHICAL POWDER HORN OF QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA INTEREST, 33.5cm natural form body with ring turned spout, faceted top half, the lower half engraved with a band of doves of peace within laurel borders, a three masted tall ship, one pennant stippled with the name AWADIE(?), surmounting a laurel wreath flanked by anchors with the pennant incised L. BOVIN MAKER W over 1862, the opposite side decorated with a laurel wreath supported by four doves with the inscription PRESENTED TO J.C. LOWE JIMBOUR QUEENSLAND surmounting a pergola bearing an ensign flag and a tricolour flag, a pennant incised FRIENDS, a further banner incised PROPERTY surmounting a shamrock, a rose and a thistle flanked by kangaroos and two doves each carrying a banner, one inscribed VERITE FIDELITE, the other inscribed UNION. £1200-1500

162

496.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AUSTRALIAN WHIP HANDLE, carved and weighted hardwood, inlaid with the owner’s name F.H. Wells, carved Advance Australia, and then below with various motifs to include Australian animals and birds, cricket bat, snake, card suits, sheep shears, anchor, thistle, rose and shamrock, 37.5cm long and 3.5cm diameter at the base. F.H. Wells, died 1937, former policeman and later Registrar of Motor Vehicles, Mount Gambier, Australia. £350-450

498.

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 nozzle for 3 through to four drams. £80-120

499.

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. £50-80

500.

A CAP DISPENSER, a double size internally sprung piece, together with a modern example, two Hawksley powder or shot measures, a rotating brass shot and powder measure, a cartridge form simple measure, a 12-bore cartridge funnel and a Hawksley oil bottle. (8) £150-200

501.

A CIRCULAR BRASS PERCUSSION CAP DISPENSER, the ring turned body with suspension ring, signed STEGGLES ENGLAND.

502.

A HAWKSLEY NICKEL DESPATCH RECAPPER, together with a clean Hawksley bench mounted 12-bore rollover reloading tool. (2) £80-120

503.

FIVE VARIOUS TURNSCREWS, three with horn handles, two with wood, together with three nipple wrenches, one with integral pricker and a modern duelling pistol double turnscrew. (9) £80-120

163

504.

A MAINSPRING CLAMP, with traces of case colour hardening, together with two cartridge extractors, a modern nipple key, and two modern Y-form private’s tools. (6) £40-60

506.

A PATTERN NO. 6 COMBINATION TOOL, for the 1856 Pattern Cavalry Carbine, comprising pricker, worm, clamp etc Ordnance marked. £80-120

505.

A CLEAN MAIN SPRING CLAMP, of characteristic form with blued threaded head and bright burnished clamp.

507.

A WAR DEPARTMENT £70-90 MARKED JAMES DIXON POWDER FLASK, the bag-shaped copper body with brass top and graduated nozzle, JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD, incised on the collar with the broad arrow over WD mark. Manufactured for the War Department Beaumont Adams revolver. £250-300

164

508.

A WAR DEPARTMENT MARKED 54-BORE BEAUMONT ADAMS BULLET MOULD, of characteristic form stamped with the Adams trade mark, 54 and the War Department arrow over WD. £250-300

509.

A DETACHED SHARP’S CARBINE LOCK, retaining good amounts of original case colour hardening, together with a pair of back action locks signed H. HOLLAND, another single marked HOLLAND & HOLLAND, another pair signed WM. JONES, a single signed T. PURDIE, another signed FORSYTH & CO., a further worn example signed JOSEPH BRAZIER to the inside, a pair of flintlock blanks, five various other locks, a Tower lock, and three further locks

by TOLLEY, SUTHERLAND and BAKER. Not all locks complete or working, multiple hammers lacking, to also include four mainsprings.

(20) £200-300

sailing pin, turned wooden body with lead insert to head and a Royal Flying Corps swagger stick. (3) £80-120

510.

A WORN EAST INDIA COMPANY FLINT LOCK BY HIRST, dated 1791, together with a further worn flint lock, lock plate and lock parts, three loading or cleaning rods, one broken, two nipple keys, turnscrew etc., a modern powder flask, four cap tins, and a 12-bore ball mould, contained in a worn mahogany gun case.

(Parcel) £300-400

512.

A VICTORIAN ARSENAL POWDER SCOOP, the cutaway cylindrical body stamped G & B M.C 1885 and with arrow over WD, tapering copper handle. £40-60 515.

A 19TH CENTURY LEATHER PRIEST OR COSH, 26cm sprung body with integral lead head, leather wrist strap, together with a pair of 19th Century handcuffs marked Hart. (3) £30-50

511.

A CASED BORE GAUGE, The Egerton-Chubb 12-16-20 Multigauge device contained in its green baize lined case. £100-150

516.

A LATE 19TH OR EARLY TH 20 CENTURY PRIEST OR COSH, the 27cm leather covered body with braided leather wrist strap.

513.

A VICTORIAN OR EDWARDIAN PERSUADER OR PRIEST, the braided sprung body, with braided lead heads surmounted with foliate engraved brass caps. £100-150 514.

A VICTORIAN PRIEST OR COSH, the twisted baleen haft with cord bound lead heads, together with a wooden belay

517.

A SELECTION OF CAP TINS, together with several take down cleaning rods, wad punch, nipple key and jag. (Parcel) £80-120 165

522.

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, together with a walnut stock blank, 16.5inch in length, and a small shoulder stock for a pistol, latter with minor worm.

(3) £80-120 518.

A JOSEPH MANTON TRADE LABEL, together with further examples for John Manton, Bond, Deane, Adams & Deane, Colden, Beattie & Co. Edge, Westley Richards etc. A mixture of real and reproduction. £100-150

519.

AN EARLY AUTOTHEFT LOCK, by Miller-Chapman Company, Manufacturers, Los Angeles, California, Patented Aug. 25, 1914, the body retaining a good amount of the original red finish and bearing label with the manufacturer’s details and inscribed “This car is protected by the Auto Theft - Signal System $100 reward for arrest and conviction as a thief of any person operating this car or tampering with the signal.”, Corbin lock with two keys. £30-50

166

520.

A WESTLEY RICHARDS LEATHER CARBINE HOLSTER, of characteristic form, the back of the holster with maker’s trade stamp WESTLEY RICHARDS, 24, BENNETTS HILL BIRMINGHAM GUNMAKER’S TO HIS MAJESTY. £150-250

521.

A LARGE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD ARMOURY POWDER FLASK, the stitched black leather body incised with the number 6 to the base, turned tapering brass neck, the hinged top secured by a padlock. Suspension mounts and key lacking. £300-400

523.

A 19TH CENTURY CARVED POWDER HORN, decorated with a crowned GRIII cypher surmounting a regimental badge above a soldier standing next to a tomb in a garden with angels flying above and the inscription HE BRITANS MOORN WITH ME I PRAY HERE LIES MY WIFE AND LOVEING BOY, the remainder of the body decorated with a stately home and palm tree and numerous smaller houses, faceted spout, 28cm long. Some losses and damage. £500-700

528.

A LARGE BUNDLE OF SPORTING GUN RAMROD AND CLEANING RODS, and spare cane bodies for rods. (Parcel) £200-300

529.

A SELECTION OF 19TH CENTURY AND LATER TAKEDOWN SPORTING GUN RODS, or part rods, various configurations.

(Parcel) £100-150

524.

AN INTERESTING SELECTION OF STOCK BLANKS, various sizes, to also include various sporting gun stocks etc. (Parcel) £200-300 525.

A MIXED SELECTION OF LOADING TOOLS, to include, .357 mould, ball mould, 12-bore capping tool, silver stream shot maker, sprue cutter, part box of used .410 paper cases etc. (Parcel) £200-300 526.

A WESTLEY RICHARDS ADVERTISING CATALOGUE, together with similar examples for W & C Scott & Son, Hellis and Charles Smith & Sons Ltd. (4) £100-150

527.

A SELECTION OF MILITARY LOADING OR CLEANING RODS, various ages and countries of origin. (Parcel) £200-300 167

530.

A PAIR OF BARR & STROUD WAR DEPARTMENT NAVAL BINOCULARS, contained in their leather case, together with a large brass shell case. (2) £30-50

531.

A 19TH CENTURY POWDER HORN, with adjustable spout, the base set with a coin dated 1806, together with four further later powder horns, twoshot bags and a few modern gun sleeves. (Parcel) £200-300

168

532.

A TOWNSON & MERCER FLASH POINT TESTER, the copper body with companion burner and thermometers, contained in its mahogany case.

Dated 1895. £40-60

533.

A 19TH CENTURY DUELLING OR TARGET PISTOL STARTER MALLET, 17cm stepped wooden handle with concave brass finial, the head with padded inserts to either side. Dents to one padded face. £100-150

534.

TWO HALLMARKED SILVER SHOOTING TROPHIES, the first to the London Transport Rifle Club, The Railway Cup 1960, mounted on its wooden plinth, together with another Cenbus Cup 1960, also to the London Transport Rifle Club. (2) £200-300

535.

TAXIDERMY: AN ALPINE CHAMOIS, neck mount, on Austrian carved wood shield of branches, oak leaves and acorns, chipped, the shield inscribed St Johann am Tavern 27 September 1890, the reverse with remains of paper label for Bruder Hodek, Wien, approx. 89cm high over all. £100-150

536.

A MAHOGANY GUNCASE BY FORSYTH & Co., the green velvet lined case for a gun with 30.5inch barrels, the inside of the lid with maker’s trade label, contains fine spring clamp and a pewter oil bottle, the top of the lid with brass circular flush fitting handle and engraved with the owner’s crest and name E.G.C. VAUGHAN, complete with leather outer case. £200-300

537.

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. £200-300 169

538.

A MAHOGANY GUN CASE, the lid with flush fitting brass carrying handle, the green baize lined interior for a gun with a 36.5inch barrel, the lid with trade label for Stanton of Shrewsbury. £500-700 539.

A BRASS BOUND BLACK LEATHER COVERED OAK BOSS GUN CASE, the red baize lined interior for a gun with 31inch barrels, maker’s trade label, oil bottle, part rod, tool handle, bench mounted cartridge tool, letter from Boss confirming gun 3050 was traced to A.D. Neeld 2nd Life Guards 28th September 1872, mothing to lid interior, together with two further worn gun cases, one with added trade label for Newnham. (3) £250-350 170

540.

A WORN LEATHER COVERED WOODEN BOSS GUN CASE, the red baize lined interior for a gun with 31inch barrels, maker’s trade label, cleaning rod, mothed, loose partitions etc, together with a worn Thomas Bland & Sons rifle case, a further vintage leather gun case and a plush lined modern gun case. (4) £200-300 541.

A MAHOGANY DOUBLE GUN CASE, the lid with flush fitting circular brass handle, flush fitting swinging catches, ivory lined key hole, green baize lined interior with trade label for fuller, interior width 33inches. £80-120

544.

A LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY MAHOGANY DISPLAY CASE, suitable for swords and inscribed “Swords to go in here please” on the pine back boards, with Lawrence & Hall Depository Harrogate label, single pane glazed door with beaded surround, metal handles and swivel catches, 113.5cm long x 30cm high x 19cm deep over all. £100-200

542.

A CONTINENTAL DUELLING PISTOL CASE, the brass bound veneered case with close fitted burgundy velvet interior for a pair of pistols with approximately 9inch barrels, complete with cleaning rod, bullet starter, mallet, pricker, worm, brush, mould, turned wooden cap pot etc, together with another modern basic example. (2) £300-400

545.

A MAHOGANY, STAINED PINE AND GLASS DISPLAY CABINET, 79cm x 94cm x 10.5cm, two hinged locking glazed doors, beige felt backing, formerly mounted on the wall behind the desk in Keith Neal’s study. £100-200

543.

AN OAK PISTOL OR REVOLVER CASE, the blue baize lined interior with two lidded compartments, complete with a copper powder flask and an 80-bore combination bullet mould and rammer. £200-300

546.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY MAHOGANY COLLECTOR’S CABINET, the moulded edge top above six graduated drawers with brass handles and decorative back plates, plinth base, 36.5cm wide x 55cm high x 29cm deep over all. £100-200 171

547.

AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD TO THE ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY, 80.5cm curved fullered blade, regulation three-bar steel hilt, ribbed leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard engraved RHA D 56 to one side and RHA over a partial B on the other, various Ordnance stamps and dated 1849. The incised B is partial but it is of note as B Troop served in the Crimean War. £250-350 548.

AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 85.5cm pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with crowned VR cyphers and maker’s panel for Hamburger & Co., regulation threebar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in an associated steel scabbard. £150-250

172

549.

AN 1821 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S UNDRESS SWORD, 85.5cm curved fullered blade stamped 1851 at the forte, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip. The lack of decoration to the blade would suggest it was for an NCO, scabbard lacking. £200-300 550.

AN 1853 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 85cm curved fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation three-bar steel hilt, chequered leather grips, contained in its steel scabbard. Scabbard pitted, scabbard throat lacking. £180-220

551.

AN 1885 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD TO THE 14TH HUSSARS, 85cm slightly curved fullered blade stamped with various Ordnance marks, regulation pierced steel hilt stamped 14H over 704, chequered leather grips, contained in its steel scabbard stamped 3DG. £350-450 552.

AN 1887 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S UNDRESS SWORD TO THE 14TH HUSSARS, 86.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no.

53214 for 1914-1917, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GVR cypher, crowned Royal arms, and B.L. CLARKE-LENS 14TH HUSSARS, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard complete with knot. Blade sharpened for use but with grey staining and pitting, scabbard chape worn. As of December 1914 Bernard ClarkeLens was listed as a 2nd Lieutenant with the Prince of Wales’ North Staffordshire Regiment. Clarke-Lens went onto become attached to the 10 th and 14th Hussars. Clarke-Lens is listed on the 1914-18 Roll of

Honour at Eastbourne College and is described as having been wounded. £400-500 553.

AN INTERESTING WILLIAM IV HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 87.5cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with crowned WIVR cyphers and laurel wreaths, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Hilt and mounts pitted, leather replaced. £200-300 554.

AN 1899 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD TO THE 2ND DRAGOON GUARDS, 85cm fullered blade dated 1901 and with various Ordnance stamps, regulation steel hilt stamped 12/14, chequered leather grips, contained in its steel scabbard stamped 2DG. The Second Dragoon Guards (Queen’s Bays) suffered heavy losses at the Battle of Leeukop in March 1902 during the Boer War. £350-450

173

555.

A 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 89cm fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps at the forte and date 1916, regulation steel hilt, chequered ergonomic grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £350-450 556.

A VICTORIAN 2ND LIFE GUARDS OFFICER’S SWORD, 92.5cm fullered blade with hatchet point, etched with a small section of scrolling foliage and a maker’s panel for B. GRACE MASTER TAYLOR, regulation pierced steel hilt applied with brass decoration and regimental title, partial loss, ribbed fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted steel scabbard. £800-1000

174

557.

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. £200-300 558.

AN IRISH PRESENTATION 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD OF 22ND REGIMENT INTEREST, 82.5cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, maker’s panel for Lambert & Brown of London, presentation inscription PRESENTED BY G. W. BOILEAU ESQre DUBLIN TO HIS BROTHER LIEUT COLONEL BOILEAU ON HIS PROMOTION TO THE LIEUTT COLONELCY OF THE 22ND REGT DECER 18TH 1840, regulation pierced brass Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard. £600-800

559.

A ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS REGIMENTAL PATTERN OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm curved piped back blade with spear point decorated with regimental title and devices, maker’s panel for MOORE, regulation pierced copper hilt incorporating the regimental title and motto, wire bound fishskin grip, worn, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. £300-400 560.

A VICTORIAN 2ND WEST YORK VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, regimental motifs and title, maker’s panel for WATKINS, LONDON, regulation three-bar steel hilt, ribbed fishskin covered wooden grip, worn, contained in a black painted steel scabbard, tight fit. £150-180

561.

AN 1822 PATTERN LIGHT COMPANY OR RIFLES OFFICER’S SWORD, 94.5cm pipe backed blade with spear point, regulation pierced steel Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip. £150-200 562.

A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm blade decorated with stands of arms, foliate sprays, crowned Royal Arms and crowned GR cypher, maker’s panel for Runkel on the back edge, regulation gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, urnshaped pommel, silver wire bound grip. £100-150

175

563.

A 1912 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 88.5cm blade by Army & Navy Co-Operative Society, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal Arms, GVR cyphers and laurel wreaths, regulation foliate decorated steel hilt, ribbed fishskin grip, contained in a Ordnance marked 1911 dated steel scabbard. £350-450 564.

A LIFE GUARDS OFFICER’S FULL DRESS SWORD, 81.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, maker’s panel for Buckmaster, grey stained, regulation copper gilt hilt with heart-shaped guard and D-shaped knuckle bow, spherical pommel, wire bound grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. £300-400 565.

A WILLIAM IV 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD TO LT. COL. MCNIVEN, 78.5cm slightly curved pipe-backed blade with spear point, etched with crowned WIVR cyphers within panels to either side, further etched with a maker’s panel for HERBERT & HUME, later etched panel to LT COL McNIVEN, JERUSALEM PALESTINE 1842, 176

regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating the Royal cypher, folding side guard and wire bound fishskin grip, contained in a steel with squared off chape. Grip worn.

As at 1860 Lieutenant Colonel Mc Niven served the campaigns of 1813 and 1814, including the investment of Bayonne in 1813, the Battle of Orthes, action at Aire, and Battle of Toulouse, where he was severely wounded near the groin by a musket-ball, while carrying the regimental colour of the 42nd Highlanders.

In 1840 he was appointed on a particular service as Assistant-Adjutant-General in Syria. Mc Niven was also an accomplished artist, his painting Waterloo was gifted to Lord Raglan by McNiven. £500-700 566.

A FINE WELSH GUARDS LEVEE WEIGHT PRIZE SWORD, 82.5cm blade by Wilkinson, no.

61478, etched with foliate scrolls, ten various WWI battle honours and inscription “Royal Military College Prize For Military Law Gentleman Cadet (Corporal) J.O.M. Ashton, July 1928”, plated regulation steel hilt incorporating a leek in the guard, wire bound fishskin grip, in its plated steel scabbard. £600-800

567.

A VICTORIAN LANCASHIRE ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS OFFICER’S SWORD, 86cm blade

by Pillin, London, etched with scrolling foliage and flower heads, crowned VR cyphers, owner’s crest and PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN AND ADJUTANT KEATING BY HIS BROTHER OFFICERS AND A FEW FRIENDS ON HIS RESIGNING THE ADJUNTANCY OF THE 3RD BRIGADE L.A.V. NOVBR 19TH 1862, characteristic chased and pierced white metal hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and a Union spray of flowers, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard decorated to match. Purchased from the Gary Bate Collection, Bonhams, December 2012. £2000-3000 177

568.

A BURNLEY RIFLE VOLUNTEERS OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm curved blade by Gurney & Co., London, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental title, strung bugle horn, crowned VR cypher, owner’s crest and name A.G. Dugdale, regulation gilt steel Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard, complete with knot. £250-350 569.

A WORCESTER RIFLES OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD, 82cm curved blade etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, and the presentation inscription, PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN WATKINS BY THE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES OF THE 15TH WORCESTERSHIRE (OMBERSLEY) RIFLE CORPS AS A MARK OF THEIR ESTEEM, regulation Gothic hilt incorporating a pierced crowned bugle horn with 39 centered, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Generally grey stained. £600-900

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570.

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 571.

AN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm blade by Mole & Sons etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, regulation brass Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard, together with an 1897 pattern infantry officer’s sword, 83cm rusted blade, regulation pierced nickel hilt incorporating a crowned GVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard complete with remnant knot. (2) £150-200

572.

A VERY RARE “WHITE RAJ” PRESENTATION SWORD, 82.5cm unfullered blade

by Wilkinson, serial no. 12508 for 1862, etched with scrolls, the badge and motto of Sarawak and presentation inscription Joseph Middleton From The Raja For Long and Faithful Service, brass gothic hilt based on the 1827 Naval pattern incorporating the Sarawak badge and motto, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. James Middleton accompanied James Brooke on his voyage when he was granted Sarawak by the Sultan of Borneo as a reward for fighting piracy in 1841 and became known as the White Rajah. He was appointed Chief of Police and lived on Sarawak until his death in 1866. £600-900

573.

A GOOD 1845 PATTERN VICTORIA RIFLES OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm curved blade etched with scrolling foliage, VICTORIA RIFLES, strung bugle horn, crowned VR cypher and owner’s crest and initials FLOREAT MAJESTAS, centered rampant lion clasping a trefoil, AMB, large pierced Gothic steel hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, complete with knot. The crest is that of the Brown family or clan. £400-500

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AN 1845 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 83.5cm blade by Phelps & Co, Calcutta, decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned crossed sword and baton, crowned VR cypher and a maker’s panel at the forte, regulation brass Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned crossed sword and baton, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard, £400-500 575.

A GOOD 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm clean bright blade etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cypher’s, regulation gilt Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt brass scabbard, complete with knot. Blade retains all its original polish and matt grey ground, minor grey staining. Hilt retains its matt gilt highlights. Gradual curve to scabbard. £250-350

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AN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm clean blade by Stillwell & Son, etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, regulation brass Gothic hilt with folding side guard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £180-220 577.

AN 1854 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 84.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 29589 for 1889, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher’s and owner’s initials J.A.T.T. regulation pierced Gothic hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. The size and weight of the hilt and width of the blade across the spine appear to be larger than usual and has multiple edge nicks. £200-300 578.

AN 1857 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEERS OFFICER’S SWORD, 81cm blade by Sherlock & Co. etched with scrolling foliage, regimental devices, flaming grenade and crowned VR cypher, regulation foliate pierced brass hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Scabbard rings lacking. £250-350

579.

A CLEAN VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm bright blade by Firmin & Sons, etched with scrolling foliage and regimental motifs, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £150-200 580.

A VICTORIAN ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs and maker’s panel for J. DANIELS & CO. WOOLWICH, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Scabbard painted black. £150-200 581.

A CLEAN RASC OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPTAIN CHARLES TRACHSEL GLADWELLMOORE, 86cm bright and sharp blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 53420 for 1914-17, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental title, GVR cypher and crowned Royal Arms, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. The attribution to Captain Gladwell-Moore is based on the vendor’s purchase of this sword from the estate

auction of Sir Patrick Moore. £250-350 582.

AN 1895 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm bright blade by Mole, etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, crowned VR cypher and crowned Royal arms, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £180-220 583.

AN 1897 PATTERN ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm levee blade by Mole, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs, crowned GVR cypher, VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY, crowned Royal arms, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. £100-150

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A SCARCE EDWARD VIII 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm clean bright blade etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, crowned Royal Arms and crowned EVIIR cyphers, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating a crowned EVIIIR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard complete with frog. £280-320 585.

AN EIIR 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 81cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal Arms, EIIR cyphers and laurel wreaths, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating an EIIR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. £250-350

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A VICTORIAN 19TH LANCASHIRE ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm curved clean blade etched with crossed Union Jack flags, laurel wreaths, an artillery piece, regimental title and crowns, maker’s panel of J. & W. Wood 74 King St. Manchester, the back edge with owner’s name LIEUT COL RALPH PEACOCK, all polished and on a matt grey ground, regulation steel three-bar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £500-600 587.

A SCARCE FRENCH BLADED 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S PRESENTATION QUALITY SWORD, 84.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths and stands of arms all highlighted in gilt on a stippled ground, the back edge decorated with a vine highlighted in gilt, regulation copper gilt Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, folding side guard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. The decoration on this blade is similar in style to that produced at Klingenthal - see Richard Dellar’s articles on said subject. £1200-1400

588.

A GRENADIER GUARDS OFFICER’S LEVEE SWORD, 82.5cm blade by Wilkinson serial no. 56906 for XXX, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs, battle honours, crowned GVR cypher and owner’s initials J.C.H, regulation steel Gothic hilt incorporating a flaming grenade, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard.

Lower part of scabbard repaired. £350-450 589.

AN EDWARD VII LIGHT COMPANY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned strung bugle horn and crowned EVIIR cypher, regulation steel Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard, complete with knot. £150-250 590.

A VICTORIAN VOLUNTEER RIFLES OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm curved blade by G. Jacob of Towcester, etched with scrolling foliage, VOLUNTEER RIFLES, strung bugle horn and crowned VR cypher, regulation steel Gothic hilt incorporating a

crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishsksin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £150-250 591.

AN INTERESTING HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OFFICER’S SWORD, 78cm flattened diamond section blade, grey staining, regulation gilt brass hilt , the pierced upturned guard with flaming grenade motif, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn-form pommel, wire bound grip, contained in its engraved gilt brass mounted leather wrapped steel scabbard. The pommel appears to be that of a 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s sword. £200-300 592.

A 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN OR CONTINENTAL CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 91cm curved fullered blade stamped with a W at the forte, regulation three-bar brass hilt stamped 60, ribbed leather grip, contained in its silver painted steel scabbard. £250-350

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A 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN OR CONTINENTAL CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 91cm curved fullered blade, regulation three-bar brass hilt stamped 91, ribbed leather grip, contained in its silver painted steel scabbard. £250-350

596.

A BURMA POLICE OFFICER’S SWORD, 84cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VRI cypher and crowned BP cypher, regulation steel Gothic hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Blade and hilt polished bright. £150-250

594.

A LARGE SIZED GERMAN ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, 86.5cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, regulation gilt brass hilt decorated with oak leaves, crossed cannons to the langets, lion’s head pommel, wire bound leather covered wooden grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard. £600-800

597.

AN INDIAN POLICE OFFICER’S SWORD, 75.75cm blade etched with scrolling foliage and G.G. Oconnor Superintendent of Police Nawanagar State and stamped E.W. HOLLER SOLINGEN at the forte, regulation two-bar brass hilt with lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, worn, contained in its steel scabbard £200-300

595.

A SCARCE FRENCH CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD FOR A BOY, 54cm curved fullered blade with rounded tip, regulation three-bar brass hilt, wire bound leather grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard. £120-140

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AN INDIAN MOUNTAIN ARTILLERY SWORD, 78cm curved blade, stamped with a P over 4, regulation brass stirrup hilt with ribbed iron grip, one langet engraved Arty. 37.51 2/9. contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Staining to lower quarter of one side. £350-450 599.

A VICTORIAN ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 79cm blade by Stillwell & Son, finely etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation brass hilt with folding side guard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. £250-350

600.

A RARE EDWARD VIII ROYAL COMPANY OF ARCHERS’ SWORD, 82cm blade by Stewart Christie & Co. 88 George Street, Edinburgh, etched with scrolling foliage, E.R.VIII cypher and Royal Company of Archers, King’s Bodyguard, regulation gilt hilt with down turned shell guard applied with a spray of thistles in silver, wire bound grip, in its leather scabbard with large engraved copper mounts. £600-800 601.

A PAPAL AMBASSADOR’S DRESS SWORD, 79cm clean blade by Wilkinson, decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt with shell guard, profusely decorated with crossed keys and scrolling foliage, mitre form pommel, mother-o’-pearl grips, contained in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard.

Shares many of the characteristics of the Papal States Guards, Officer’s and Orders swords. £200-300

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A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm pipe back blade with spear point etched with crowned Royal Arms, crowned fouled anchor, and “WARRANTED” within a banner, the forte with maker’s panel SALTER Sword Cutler to H.R.H. The Duke of Sufsex, Salter No. 73 Strand London, rubbed, regulation gilt brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, retaining most of its original gilding, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved gilt brass mounted leather scabbard, the locket with frog hook and maker’s panel SALTER SWORD CUTLER &c TO HRH THE DUKE OF SUSSEX CORNER OF THE ADELPHI 73 STRAND LONDON embossed on scroll. John Salter moved to 73 Strand in 1823. For an account of his career see L. Southwick “London Silver Hilted Swords” Leeds 2001 pp 215-216. £500-800

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A GOOD VICTORIAN 1846 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD BY ROBERT MOLE, 78.5cm clean blade etched and polished with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and a crowned fouled anchor, maker’s panel ROBT MOLE & SON Birmingham Makers To The WAR & INDIA OFFICES, retaining much original polish, regulation gilt brass hilt retaining virtually all of its original gilding, incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, sprung folding and locking sideguard, fine lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, retaining virtually all of its original gilding, complete with knot. £500-800 604.

A RARE LATE GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 76cm slightly curved flat single edge blade etched with a fouled anchor and naval trophy including fender, cannon barrel and reefed spar, regulation pierced Gothic brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wooden grip (covering missing) in the remaining part of its leather scabbard retaining a single brass hanging band. £250-500

605.

A VICTORIAN 1846 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD BY GALT, 76.5cm broad slightly curved blade finely etched and polished with scrolling foliage, crowned royal arms and crowned fouled anchor, the forte with maker’s panel, GALT Naval & Regimental Tailor Portsmouth, regulation brass hilt retaining some original gilding and incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, the locket with two suspension rings and with maker’s elaborate device in the form of a stylised crowned Royal arms. £400-600 187

606.

A RARE EAST INDIA COMPANY NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD OF 1827 TYPE, 77Ccm curved pipe backed blade with large spear point, etched with acanthus scrolls, maker’s panel for Silver & Co., crest of the East India Company and the EIC rampant lion emblem over a fouled anchor, regulation gilt hilt incorporating the EIC rampant lion over a fouled anchor, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. £1000-1500 607.

AN 1827 PATTERN SENIOR NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 76.75cm bright pipe backed blade with spear point, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a large crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, bold lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its linear engraved copper mounted leather scabbard, the locket with opposing crossbelt rings. The blade retains good amounts of original polish. £650-750 608.

A GVR NAVAL DIRK, 46cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor, crowned 188

GVR cypher and maker’s panel for GIEVES, regulation brass hilt with lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, the locket with owner’s initials of HCH, spring clip, complete with knot and belt. £240-280 609.

A FRENCH 1ST EMPIRE MODEL 1811-16 NAVAL CUTLASS, 67.5cm curved blade decorated with canted anchors and stamped with a small anchor, the back edge marked Varnier et Comp., regulation black painted half basket hilt with faceted metal grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.

Scabbard leather parted. £300-400 610.

AN 1833 PATTERN FRENCH NAVAL CUTLASS, 67.5cm curved blade decorated with anchors to either side, dated 1837 on the back edge and with various poincon stamps at the forte, regulation half basket hilt with faceted metal grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the locket with anchor stamp. £250-350

611.

A CONTINENTAL NAVAL CUTLASS, 66.5cm curved blade stamped with two poincons at the forte, regulation black painted half basket hilt with faceted metal grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the mounts stamped with a crown over HI. Scabbard leather restored. General characteristics would suggest a French 1833 model. £200-300 612.

AN 1858/1859 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS BAYONET, 68cm curved blade stamped with a maker’s mark for WKC at the forte, regulation steel hilt with bowl guard, chequered leather grips, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. £150-250 613.

A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH NAVAL BOARDING CUTLASS, 68cm blade incised with an anchor to either side at the forte, regulation half basket hilt with faceted metal grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £250-300

614.

A POST 1902 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 79.5cm clean bright blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor, the forte with maker’s panel for Gieve Matthews & Seagrove Ltd, Royal Naval Outfitters, regulation brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding locking sideguard, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fish skin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot. £100-200 615.

AN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 73.5cm pipe backed blade with spear point, traces of etched decoration at the forte, regulation brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, lion’s head pommel, traces of plate, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard, the locket with maker’s panel J. SYMONS DEVONPORT. Blade grey and scabbard leather with repair. £250-350

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A FRENCH INFANTRYMAN’S SIDE ARM, 59.5cm curved blade with various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, with various stamps, ribbed brass grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £100-150 617.

A CONTINENTAL INFANTRYMAN’S SIDEARM OR SWORD, 46.75cm curved blade struck with three characters at the forte, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard complete with frog.

Scabbard leather parting above chape. £180-220 618.

A FRENCH ARTILLERYMAN’S SIDEARM OR SHORT SWORD, 48.25cm leaf-shaped blade with raised medial ridge and stamped with the manufacturer’s details at the forte, bending to tip, regulation cast brass gladius hilt, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £80-120

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A FRENCH MODEL 1831 ARTILLERYMAN’S SIDEARM OR SHORTSWORD, together with another similar and a Victorian MKI Drummer’s short sword, all lacking scabbards. (3) £120-140 620.

AN 1856 PATTERN PIRONEER’S SIDEARM, 57.5cm saw-backed blade stamped with various Ordnance marks and MOLE on the back edge, regulation brass stirrup hilt with ribbed brass grip, stamped 12 1889 over V over 3.N.F. over 8, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard with varying unit markings. £250-350 621.

A VICTORIAN BANDSMAN’S SWORD, 49cm fullered blade, regulation brass hilt with bold lion’s head pommel, chamfered brass grip stamped B.R.17, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £250-300

622.

A VICTORIAN BANDSMAN’S SWORD, 48cm flattened diamond section blade etched with a maker’s panel for Mole, pitting and staining, regulation brass hilt incorporating VR cyphers, reeded brass grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. £140-160 623.

A FINE LATE GEORGIAN COURTSWORD FOR THE LIEUTENANT OF AN ENGLISH COUNTY, 79cm plain double edge blade, regulation ormolu hilt retaining virtually all of its original gilding, side guard applied with crowned English rose within garter motto above laurel and oak spray, crown form pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted black leather scabbard, locket signed Moore, late Bicknells & Moore, Bond Strt, London. Provenance: Fettercairn House, Kincardineshire. Note: for an account of William Moore see L. Southwick “London Silver-hilted Swords” Royal Armouries 2001, pp 181/2. £250-400 624.

A FINE VICTORIAN COURTSWORD, 78cm clean blade etched and polished with scrolling foliage, crossed flags, laurel wreath and crowned VR cypher, the forte with maker’s panel for Ball & Son,

Princes St Hanover Sq., London, regulation ormolu hilt with beaded decoration, D-shaped knuckle guard, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard.

Blade retains virtually all of its original polish and the mounts all of their gilding. £250-400 625.

A SWORD OF KNIGHTHOOD, 70cm flattened diamond section double edged blade, regulation ormolu hilt, cross-form guard, spherical pommel, twisted gilt wire bound grip, contained in its gilt mounted green velvet covered wooden scabbard. Retaining virtually all of its original gilding overall. For an almost identical sword of Knighthood worn by King Frederick VI of Denmark c.1808, see “Royal Arms at Rosenburg” Vol II Pl 38 Cat No.58. First half of the 19th Century £250-400 626.

A PERSIAN OFFICER’S SABRE, 84cm curved fullered blade etched with panels of calligraphy to either side of the forte, scrolling foliage, a larger panel of calligraphy and a badged crest, regulation silvered brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Crushing to chape. £250-350

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A SCARCE TURKISH NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm curved pipe backed blade by FR.AUG HERMES NACH SOLIGEN, etched with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, regulation brass hilt incorporating the Turkish emblems above a fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, £400-600 628.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY ROYAL NAVAL OR MARINE OFFICER’S FIGHTING SWORD, 72.75cm curved fullered blade characteristic Tutenag slotted hilt, the urn form pommel engraved with a fouled anchor to either side, reeded ebonised grip, contained in its leather scabbard. See Swords for Sea Service, plate 16, sword 353 for an identical example widely used in the American Revolution and beginning of the Napoleonic wars. Chape lacking from scabbard and stitching parting towards the throat. £650-750 629.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY NAVAL OR MARINES SWORD, 70cm curved blade with clipped back tip, brass hilt of 1788 type with looping side guard applied with a fouled anchor, D-shaped knuckle bow ribbed ebonised grip. £150-200 192

630.

A GEORGIAN MIDSHIPMAN’S SWORD AND BELT ENSEMBLE, 68.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage, stained, regulation gilt stirrup hilt, quillon lacking, the langets with crowned fouled anchors, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its partial scabbard with two foliate engraved copper gilt mounts, complete with bullion ribbon faced leather belt with gilt lion’s mask hanging straps and serpent clasp. £200-300 631.

A GEORGIAN MIDSHIPMAN’S SWORD, 58.25cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, regulation copper gilt hilt, the langets decorated with crowned fouled anchors, stepped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip. Crossguard damaged. £80-120 632.

A 19TH CENTURY BRITISH NAVAL DIRK, 23cm sharply curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, cast brass hilt with lion’s head pommel, copper chain guard, contained in its engraved brass scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads. £750-850

633.

A SCANDINAVIAN NAVAL DIRK, 19.5cm blade, double edged towards the tip, regulation copper gilt hilt, tapering ebonised grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard.

634.

A LINGARD’S PATENT CALIFORNIA BOWIE KNIFE, 25cm clipped back blade stamped LINGARD’S PATENT at the forte, etched CALIFORNIA KNIFE on the left side, characteristic white metal hilt decorated with acanthus scrolls, twopiece riveted wooden grips, contained in its white metal mounted tooled leather scabbard, chape lacking. £800-1000 635.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY BOWIE KNIFE BY BROOKES & CROOKES OF SHEFFIELD, 18.5cm blade with maker’s stamp at the forte, characteristic hilt with chequered two-piece riveted wooden grips, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard with belt loop. £180-220

636.

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) £150-200 637.

A SMALL COLLECTION OF POCKET KNIVES, to include a multi-bladed example, some losses to blades, a further larger example both with natural horn grips, two further pocket knives and a 1953 dated military knife. (5) £200-300

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A RODGERS SILVER PENKNIFE, Sheffield 1995, maker’s mark C.C., 6.5cm blade with maker’s details at the forte, can opener and combined bottle opener and screw driver, 9cm long over all. £30-50 639.

A RARE BUTLER & CO. MULTI-TOOL POCKET KNIFE, the 10 bladed implement with open and closed spanner arm. £40-60

642.

A BOER WAR PERIOD RODGERS & SONS LARGE JACK KNIFE, 9.5cm blade stamped with the maker’s details in Norfolk St, Sheffield, further small subsidiary blade, a large marlin spike opposing stamped 853 701 RA, retains good amounts of original polish, riveted chequered horn grip scales, lanyard ring, 12.5cm closed. £20-40

643.

A WALKER & HALL FOLDING HORSEMAN’S POCKET KNIFE, 5.5cm blade 640.

FOUR NOVELTY MINIATURE PEN stamped Walker & Hall Sheffield, further smaller blade KNIVES, one with mother-o’-pearl handles and silver and various harness tools, spare harness bolts, 10.5cm blade hallmarked Sheffield 1925 by Harrison Fisher & long closed.

Co., another of tubular shape the twist action moving a £20-30 mother-o’-pearl panel to reveal two 3cm blades marker W.H.Smith Patent, another incorporating a miniature 644.

NINE VARIOUS FOLDING AND POCKET KNIVES, comprising a mid 20th Century Hobo or hoof pick, etc and one more, the longest 6.5cm long.

(4) Scout multi tool knife, Japanese for the American £40-60 market, 8.5cm main blade stamped Japan, full size spoon and fork set both stamped stainless steel, and 641.

THREE VARIOUS FOLDING KNIVES, eight further various tools, plastic simulated antler grips, comprising a Joseph Rodgers & Sons knife containing 12cm long (closed), another Laguiole Dassaud, 8.5cm two fleams or bloodletting blades, and pull-out blade opposing corkscrew, horn grips, another by Long tortoiseshell covered single blade to the end, horn grip & Co., Sheffield, 7cm main blade and subsidiary blade, scales, 9.5cm long closed, a Joseph Haywood & Co. simulated horn grip scales, six further various knives, Sheffield knife with single substantial blade, the horn etc. (11) grip scales carved with linear decoration, circa 1857£40-60 1870, 11.75cm long closed, and a further small knife 645.

THREE VARIOUS POCKET KNIVES, with various tools to include a hoof pick and others, comprising one with 8.5cm blade and saw blade 7.5cm long closed. (3) of a similar length, tortoiseshell grip scales, 10.5cm £50-80 long closed, another with various small tools, Jenner 194

& Knewstub 33 St James Street, chequered horn grip scales, 7cm long closed, and another by Joseph Rodgers, various blades to include a file, mother-o’pearl grip scales, 8.2cm long closed. (3) £30-50

registration mark, the longest 6cm long excluding ring.

(2) £40-60

647.

FOUR VARIOUS FOLDING KNIVES, comprising one by Ibberson & Co., 7cm main blade, two subsidiary blades and corkscrew, lanyard ring, 9.5cm long closed, another unnamed knife with 7cm main blade, subsidiary blade and marlin spike, lanyard ring, 9cm long closed, another William Rodgers, 4.5cm blade, subsidiary blade and two lanyard rings, 7.5cm long closed, and a Boer War commemorative knife, 7cm main blade and subsidiary blade, brass grip scales embossed with a portrait of Hertzog, various crests, Transvaal, Kaap, Orangje Vrij Staat, Natal, 9.5cm long over all. (4)

651.

A THIRD REICH JUNKERS L12 JEWELLER’S COPY KNIGHTS CROSS WITH CROSSED SWORDS AND OAKLEAVES, contained in its original box, complete with later ribbon, photograph of Great Uncle Heinz - Russia ?, together with a Battle of Britain period flying jacket, with various repairs, swastika removed, and a rabbit skin jerkin believed to have been used by him during the Russian campaign and a small boot or hunting knife. By descent through the family, the property of Heinz Bar, credited with in excess of 220 victories, 16 of which were in the jet powered ME262. The Cross Marked L12 and the oak leaves 800 21. £800-1200

649.

AN INDIAN KUKRI, 36cm sharply curved blade decorated with panels of scrolling foliage to 646.

TWO VARIOUS FOLDING KNIVES, either side of the forte, characteristic carved horn hilt comprising a shooter’s knife “The Adjustable Extractor” with brass mounts, contained in its brass mounted with seven various tools including cartridge extractor leather wrapped wooden scabbard. tweezers and corkscrew, lanyard ring, 10.5cm long £30-40 closed, and a further knife with 6cm blade stamped Turner & Co., button hook stamped W.Thornhill & 650.

A 1917 DATED GERMAN SHELL TRENCH Co., corkscrew and further hooked serrated blade, ART BELL, commemorating PALESTINE, together with owner’s monogram, lanyard ring, 10.5cm long closed. various other Trench Art items including two bugles.

(2) (Parcel) £50-100 £150-250

648.

TWO MINIATURE NOVELTY PROPELLING PENCILS, both in the form of a cannon, one marker ACHE’S PATENT, the other with

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652.

A 19TH CENTURY SHEATH KNIFE, 14cm curving blade, riveted wooden grip, contained in its tooled leather wrapped wooden scabbard with suspension ring. £100-150 653.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY FOLDING KNIFE

BY BUTLER, 13.5cm blade pierced with a hole behind the tip, two-piece chequered horn grips. £200-250 654.

A GOOD 19TH CENTURY SPANISH ISABELINA NAVAJA, 9.25cm broad clipped back blade with faceted back edge and border engraved to either side, one side decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads the other with the inscription Vivamidieno, Seville ano 1879, white metal reinforcing straps at the forte decorated with scrolling foliage, white metal mounted hilt decorated to match, the two-piece riveted horn grip set with white metal flowerheads and studs, further set with an 1863 Isabel Coin. £500-700

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655.

A 19TH CENTURY SPANISH NAVAJA, 33.3cm blade decorated with scroll along one back edge, characteristic brass hilt embossed with scrolling foliage and applied with white metal plaque and coins. £60-80 656.

A 19TH CENTURY SPANISH NAVAJA, 38cm blade decorated with a panel of scrolling foliage to one side, characteristic tapering brass grips decorated with tram lines and wriggle work. £50-70 657.

A 19TH CENTURY SPANISH NAVAJA, 27.5cm blade decorated with a panel of scrolling foliage to either side, characteristic four-piece riveted horn grips with linear engraved brass mounts. £40-60

658.

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. £300-350

660.

A WHITE METAL MOUNTED ARGENTINIAN STILETTO OR DAGGER, 16.5cm triangular section incurved blade, white metal hilt with recurved crossguard, the grip decorated with two bands of acanthus, contained in its white metal mounted scabbard decorated to match. £80-120

659.

AN INTERESTING GERMAN MADE SOUTH AMERICAN GAUCHO OR BOWIE KNIFE, 34.5cm double fullered blade with clipped back point, stamped 241 and LUCKHAUS & GUNTHER REMSCHEID at the forte, the cast brass hilt decorated with scrolls, lions head pommel, contained in its tooled leather scabbard with frog and plated chape. £250-350

661.

A SPANISH TOLEDO DAGGER, 14.25cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage and etched with a panel FABRICA TOLEDO, characteristic hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage, spherical pommel, contained in its steel scabbard decorated to match. £80-120

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662.

A 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN MEMENTO MORI DAGGER, 11.75cm flattened diamond section blade etched with masonic symbols, characteristic hilt with fluted wooden grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard. £300-400 663.

A 19TH CENTURY MASONIC DAGGER, 22cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic brass hilt, the crossguard applied with a masonic emblem, wire bound grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £80-120 664.

A 19TH CENTURY SWEDISH BARREL OR FISHERMAN’S KNIFE, 17.5cm blade by JOH ENGSTROM ESKILSTUNA, characteristic folding mechanism dated 1874, sprung retaining clip burr wooden barrel or grip, suspension ring. £200-300 665.

A JAPANESE SHEATH KNIFE, 16cm blade, white metal finished hilt decorated with cranes, bamboo and flowers, contained in its leather sheath with four implements, the chape decorated with a stylised menuki. £150-250

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666.

A EUROPEAN NAVAL DIRK, 18.75cm triangular section blade, recurved crossguard, brass pommel applied with a rope encircled anchor, ribbed wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard £150-180 667.

A VICTORIAN COPY OF A GERMAN HOLBEIN DAGGER, 17.5cm multi-fullered blade with geometric piercings, characteristic hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and classical imagery, contained in its metal scabbard decorated to match. £150-250 668.

AN EGYPTIAN SILVER NOVELTY PAPER KNIFE IN THE FORM OF A MINIATURE SCIMITAR, 9.5cm curved blade, hallmarks rubbed, scrolling foliate hilt and guard, 13cm long over all. £20-30

669.

A RARE 1907 PATTERN HOOKED QUILLON BAYONET

BY WILKINSON, various Ordnance stamps to either side of the forte, the two-piece wooden grips stamped B B to either side, the pommel with unit markings 4.N.S.T.F - Fourth North Staffordshire Territorial Force (?) contained in its MKI scabbard and complete with 1916 dated frog. £200-300 672.

A TRIANGULAR SECTION SOCKET BAYONET BY SALTER, a further example with ordnance stamps an Indian marked Pattern 1853 and further example by Salter, two with scabbards. (4) £120-140

670.

A SCARCE 1907 PATTERN NAVAL CONTRACT LANCHESTER BAYONET, the forte with S294 WSC stamps and dated 3 44, contained in its scabbard with green canvas frog, together with an 1856 Pattern bayonet with no scabbard, an Indian Pattern MKIII bayonet with scabbard and frog and a 1907 Pattern Remington manufactured bayonet with scabbard and frog. (4) £160-200

673.

A PATTERN 1879 ARTILLERY SWORD BAYONET, lacking scabbard, together with a 1918 dated Remington bayonet a SLAZ44 Australian Model 1907 bayonet and a further 1917 dated Remington bayonet, the latter 3 with scabbards. (4) £120-140 674.

A HOPKINSON OF SHEFFIELD BREAKDOWN DISPLAY FOR THE NO.5 BAYONET, comprising two blade and pommel types, scabbard structure, grip types and muzzle ring sizes. £80-120

671.

AN 1888 PATTERN MKI BAYONET, together with a MKII example, both with scabbards, one a MKI, and a further unusual 1888 example with two-piece grip rivets and no oil hole. (3) £150-250 199

675.

A JAPANESE ARISAKA BAYONET, with hooked quillon and single arsenal stamp, a further example with straight quillon and two arsenal stamps, a Japanese Model 1911 folding bayonet, parts lacking and a Russian spike bayonet. (4) £200-300

676.

A DUTCH 1895 BAYONET, contained in its leather scabbard, complete with frog, together with a Dutch Model 1871 socket bayonet, contained in its leather scabbard, together with a Second pattern 1871 example with no scabbard. (3) £120-140

677.

A NORWEGIAN MODEL 1894 SWORD BAYONET, together with a Norwegian Model 1894 Knife bayonet and a Swedish Model 1896 Knife bayonet, all with scabbards, two with frogs. (3) £120-140

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678.

A DANISH MODEL 1867 SABRE BAYONET, contained in its scabbard, together with two Danish socket bayonets, a Model 1854 and an earlier example and a Swedish Remington bayonet. (4) £160-200

679.

A SWISS MODEL 1914 SCHMIDT-RUBIN ENGINEERS BAYONET, contained in its steel scabbard, together with a Swiss Model 1871 Vetterli socket bayonet, a Swedish Model 1864 socket bayonet and a Model 1811 example. (4) £120-140

680.

A SWISS MODEL 1889 KNIFE BAYONET, together with a Swiss SIG Export bayonet and two further modern Swiss M77 bayonets, all with scabbards and frogs. (4) £100-150

681.

AN ARGENTINIAN MODEL 1909 BAYONET, together with a Yugoslavia Model 1924 bayonet (?), together with two further bayonets, all with scabbards. (4) £120-140

684.

A SECOND WAR PERIOD GERMAN DRESS BAYONET, by Puma, together with two further German, Austrian or Turkish Mauser type bayonets, unmarked, all with scabbards. (3) £120-160

682.

A BRAZILIAN MODEL 1908 MAUSER BAYONET, together with a Brazilian Mauser K98 bayonet and a modified Israeli Mauser K98 bayonet, all with scabbards. (3) £120-140

685.

AN AUSTRIAN JAGER OR PIONEER’S SOCKET SWORD BAYONET, together with an Austrian Model 1888 Knife bayonet with scabbard and frog and an Austrian Model 1870 Sabre bayonet with scabbard. (3) £140-180

683.

A GERMAN/CZECH CETN OR VZ33 BAYONET, marked CSZ A at the forte, the pommel stamped 687 A CETN, together with another similar, not marked except CSZ on the forte, no muzzle ring, and two further Czech, Mauser type bayonets, all with scabbards and frogs. (4) £160-200

686.

A PORTUGUESE SWORD BAYONET, together with a Belgian Model 1867-70 socket bayonet and an Italian Model 1938 Modified bayonet, all with scabbards. (3) £120-140

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687.

AN ITALIAN MODEL 1938 FOLDING BAYONET, together with an Italian Model 1938 bayonet and a Belgian Model 1965 FAL export bayonet, all with scabbards. Folding bayonet loose on spindle. (3) £150-200

688.

A FRENCH MODEL 1877 SHORT GRAS BAYONET, together with a Turkish Model 1873 Peabody socket bayonet, a French MAS 1936 Rod bayonet and a French MAS MKII bayonet, first three with scabbards. (4) £160-200

689.

A BROWN BESS SOCKET BAYONET, together with a further triangular section socket bayonet. (2) £40-60 202

690.

A KUKRI SOCKET BAYONET, together with two further triangular section socket bayonets, one for the Brown Bess and the other a sprung New Land Pattern. (3) £150-250

691.

A THIRD REICH SA DAGGER, 21cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the motto Alles fur Deutschland, maker’s panel for Klittermann & Moog, characteristic Holbein hilt with nickel mounts, the crossguard with district stamps for Niederrhein, contained in its nickel mounted brown anodised scabbard. £300-500

692.

AN 1856 PATTERN SWORD BAYONET OR YATAGHAN, 57.5cm recurved fullered blade

by WKC, struck with various Ordnance marks and decorated to either side of the forte with panels of scrolling foliage in gold koftgari and further with an elongated foliate form along the back edge, chequered leather grips. £200-300 693.

A GOOD FRENCH CHASSEPOT BAYONET, 57.5cm recurved fullered blade dated 1874 on the back edge, characteristic hilt with ribbed brass grip, the crossguard stamped FG 96889, contained in its steel scabbard with matching serial number. £40-60

694.

A BRUNSWICK RIFLE BAYONET, 55.5cm fullered gladius-shaped blade, ribbed brass hilt with down turned quillons. £300-400 695.

AN EDWARDIAN CLERK OF THE COURSE’S WALKING CANE, plain ivory pommel with owner’s initials JDR, unscrewing to reveal measuring sticks, silver collar (hallmarks rubbed) engraved JDR from TDB 1905, malacca haft, horn ferrule, 93cm long over all. £80-120

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696.

A SCARCE SOE OR SAS ESCAPE KNIFE, 7cm clean principle blade stamped with the manufacturer’s details for Joseph Rodgers, tyre slasher stub blade, three hacksaw blades, one with chip to the tip, wire cutters with retaining clip. Retains virtually all of its original finish. £500-700

697.

A FIRST PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 16.25cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the maker’s details to either side of the ricasso, regulation plated hilt with recurved crossguard and chequered grip, contained in its plated steel mounted leather scabbard. £1000-1500

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698.

A RARE SLIMLINE SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRSYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 15.25cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the Wilkinson and FS panels, 2cm wide at the ricasso, regulation hilt with chequered brass grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £800-1000

699.

A SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 17cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation plated hilt with chequered grip, the crossguard stamped with an arrow over 56 - denoting Wilkinson Sword manufacture, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £600-800

700.

A SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 17cm flattened diamond section blade retaining most of its original blacked finish, regulation hilt with chequered blackened brass grip, the crossguard stamped with an arrow and B2 and ENGLAND, contained in its blackened brass mounted leather scabbard. £400-600

701.

A SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 16.75cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation hilt with chequered brass grip, the crossguard stamped with an arrow and B2 and ENGLAND, contained in its blackened brass mounted leather scabbard. £400-600

702.

A SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 18.25cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation hilt with chequered brass grip, contained in a blackened brass mounted leather scabbard. £350-450

703.

A CLEAN POSTWAR SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRNSYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with a maker’s panel for Wilkinson Sword, regulation plated hilt with chequered grip, contained in its plated mounted leather scabbard. £300-400

704.

A CLEAN THIRD PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 17.25cm pristine blacked blade etched with a Wilkinson Sword maker’s panel, regulation hilt with ribbed anodised grip, contained in its blackened brass mounted leather scabbard. £300-400

705.

A THIRD PATTERN COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 17.75cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation blackened hilt with ribbed grip, the crossguard stamped WILLIAM RODGERS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND, contained in its blackened brass mounted leather scabbard. £150-250

706.

A CLEAN THIRD PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 17.5cm flattened diamond section blacked blade, regulation blacked hilt with ribbed grip, embossed with crossed keys, contained in its blacked metal mounted leather scabbard. £150-250

707.

A SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 15.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with Wilkinson and F-S panels at the forte, regulation hilt with chequered brass grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £250-350 205

708.

A THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE OFFICER’S SECOND PATTERN DAGGER ENSEMBLE, 25.5cm blade by Eickhorn, Solingen, regulation alloy hilt with wire bound spirally fluted orange celluloid grip, contained in its stippled steel scabbard, complete with knot and hanging straps.

Retains virtually all of its original gilt to the pommel, complete with original receipt of purchase dated 2013. £400-600

709.

A THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE OFFICER’S SECOND PATTERN DAGGER ENSEMBLE, 25.5cm blade by WKC, Solingen, regulation alloy hilt with wire bound spirally fluted orange celluloid grip, contained in its stippled steel scabbard, complete with knot and hanging straps. £350-450 206

710.

A THIRD REICH SA DAGGER, 22cm flattened diamond section blade by Carl Wusthof, Solingen, etched with the motto Alles fur Deutschland, characteristic holbein hilt, the crossguard with district stamp for Schlesien, contained in its brown anodised scabbard complete with belt clip. £300-400

711.

A THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER ENSEMBLE, 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade by WKC Solingen, regulation alloy hilt with spirally fluted orange celluloid grip, complete with knot and straps. Complete with original purchase receipt dated October 2013. £300-400

712.

20TH CENTURY GERMAN HUNTING HANGER, 30cm blade stamped with the maker’s mark of Alcoso, etched with stags and deer to one side and a hound and foxes on the other, characteristic brass hilt with shell form guard, the D-shaped knuckle bow with hoof terminals, two-piece natural horn grips with triple acorn rivets, contained in its brass mounted scabbard with green leather frog. £200-300

713.

A THIRD REICH DRESS BAYONET, 25cm clean fullered plated blade, regulation plated hilt with chequered riveted grips, contained in its black painted steel scabbard, complete with leather frog. £80-120

718.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SWORD 714.

A LATE 19TH/ STICK, 70cm tapering TH EARLY 20 CENTURY 716.

A BLACK Toledo blade etched with SWORD STICK, FOREST STYLE foliage along half its length, 67cm tapering fullered CARVED WOOD horn pommel with silver Wilkinson blade etched DOG’S HEAD collar, London hallmarks with panels of foliage WALKING STICK, the rubbed but probably and with maker’s name, pommel hand carved as a 1929, the malacca haft and malacca crook handle and dog’s head with glass eyes, pommel with later applied haft with sterling silver white metal collar, plain gilt metal Royal Hussars collar stamped for James tapering haft, later metal badge, horn ferrule, 92cm Smith & Sons, later horn ferrule, 94cm long over all. long over all. ferrule, 92cm long over all. £100-150 £300-400 James Smith & Son, New Oxford Street, London. £150-250

717.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY SWORD STICK, 62cm broad tapering blade, substantial briar haft and handle with metal collar and brass 715.

A LATE 19TH/ ferrule, old leather mend EARLY 20TH CENTURY to haft, 92cm long over all, INLAID SWORD STICK, a/f, together with another 69.5cm tapering blade by with 60cm tapering blade, TOLEDO, inlaid sample bamboo haft and crook wood crook handle and handle, sticks in haft, haft with twist-lock action, lacking ferrule, 80cm over 93cm long over all. all. (2) £100-200 £100-150

719.

A 19TH CENTURY MASONIC SWORD STICK, 71cm tapering blade by Wilkinson etched with Masonic motifs and foliage along half its length and with maker’s details at Pall Mall London, Eastern white metal pommel decorated with panels of deities and with owner’s name L. Tait, malacca haft and grip, brass ferrule, 87.5cm long over all. £500-800

720.

A 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK, 61.5cm tapering fullered blade with foliate decoration in blued and gilt along half its length, briar handle and haft with push button lock, lacking ferrule, tight in haft, 87.5cm long over all. £300-400

721.

A 19TH CENTURY NOVELTY LETTER OPENER IN THE FORM OF A MINIATURE SWORD STICK, 11.5cm triangular section tapering blade with blued and gilt scrolling foliate decoration and marked RECUERDO and PUNALES E TOLEDO, briar handle and haft with push button mechanism, 20cm long over all. £150-200 207

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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.

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Cooke Super Speed Panchro 2 ¼ “ f1.3 Lens SOLD £24,800

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