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Lot 171

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Japanese 1-34 Chinese and Eastern 35-48 Indian, Ottoman and African 49-133 Middle Eastern and Balkan 134-174 Pistols, Revolvers and American 175-201 Longguns 202-224 Accessories and Books 225-244 Armour, Early Guns and Swords 245-304 Scottish Items 305-331 Georgian and Later Swords 332-387 Sidearms, Bowies and Other Knives 388-413 Commando Knives, Bayonets and Militaria 414-444 Curiosa 445-457

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A KATANA, 63.1cm Koto blade with two mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with shakudo nanako fuchi-kashira decorated with dragons in gold, gilt dragon menuki, in its swirling red and black lacquered saya. £800-1000 2

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A KATANA, 76.1cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, itame hada, bound tsuka with gold decorated fuchi and shakudo and gilt floral menuki, circular iron tsuba decorated with brass leaves, in its brown lacquered saya with clouds in black lacquer, iron kajiri pierced with crashing waves. £1000-1500 3

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A KATANA, 65.1cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, midare hamon, bound tsuka with iron fuchi and kabuto-gane, floral shakudo menuki, rounded square iron tsuba decorated with reeds with gold details, in its black lacquered saya with iron kojiri. £800-1000

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A GENDAITO, 67cm blade with one mekugiana signed Emura, choji hamon, nashiji hada, in shirasaya with sword bag. £600-800 5.

A GENDAITO, 64.5cm blade with one mekugi-ana signed Nagamitsu, midare hamon with sunagashi, itame hamon, in shira-saya with sword bag. £500-700

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A WAKIZASHI, 55.2cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Kuniyasu, notare hamon, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira, iron menuki overlaid with characters in silver and gold, circular iron namban tsuba inlaid with gold and silver dragons within a silver geometric border, in its black lacquered saya decorated with stylized clouds, iron kojiri, iron kodzuka decorated with a fly, characters and a seal in gold. £500-700 5

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A WAKIZASHI, 41.1cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon with sunagashi, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira, decorated with Fukurokuju and a pine tree, gilt details, gilt figure menuki, moko-shaped iron tsuba decorated with a figure beneath a tree, gold details, in its brown and black swirling lacquer saya with shakudo nanako kodzuka decorated with gilt foliage. £500-700 6

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AN HANDACHI MOUNTED SHINTO WAKIZASHI, 41.9cm o-suriage blade with one mekugiana and midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron Higo fuchi and kabuto-gane decorated in gold with scrolls, shakudo and gilt Tomoe mon, iron sukashi tsuba chiselled and pierced with gilded and silvered dragons, contained in its textured red lacquer saya with iron mounts ensuite with the tsuka. £500-700

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AN AIKUCHI TANTO, 20.7cm unsigned hira-zukuri Shinto blade carved with hi on each side, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron higo fuchi kashira decorated in gold with stylised dragons and clouds, copper dragonfly menuki, contained in its black ishime lacquered saya with koi-guchi, kurikata and kojiri decorated ensuite, complete with iron kodzuka with gold geometric decoration. £2000-3000 8

10.

AN AIKUCHI TANTO, 15cm hira-zukuri Shinto blade carved with hi on each side, three mekugi-ana signed Kunitomo, the ribbed wooden tsuka decorated with stylised clouds in gold and black lacquer,

ornate shaped shibuichi mounts, contained in its gold and black lacquered saya with shibuichi mounts including ring kurikata, ensuite with the tsuka £2000-3000 9

11.

A SHIBAYAMA MOUNTED TANTO, 19cm blade with etched hamon, details of nakago unavailable, the tsuka and saya of polished bone engraved and inlaid with mother of pearl, horn, coral and hardstone with a bird on a flowering branch, with sword bag and wood storage box. £1200-1500 10

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A WAKIZASHI, 53.3cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana signed Echizen no ju Chikugo no Kami Fujiwara Kanenori with peony stamp, midare hamon with tobiyaki, nashiji hada, in shira-saya with sword bag. £600-800 13.

A WAKIZASHI, 32.5cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira, decorated with a dragon and foliage in gold, shakudo and gilt shi-shi menuki, sentoku tsuba pierced with an eagle and sparrows, in its black ishime

lacquered saya with sentoku kodzuka decorated with chidori and crashing waves. £200-300 14.

A JITTE, 35.5cm shaft of square tapering section with up-turned hook at the base, fully bound tsuka with stippled brass fuchi and horn kashira, gilt menuki in the form of oxen, stippled brass tsuba. £200-300

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A KOTO WAKIZASHI, 48.5cm blade with faded hamon, one mekugi-ana, tsuka lacking, contained in its black lacquered saya. £100-150

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A COLLECTION OF NINE VARIOUS LACQUERED WAKIZASHI SAYA, and one tanto saya.

(10) £200-300

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A PERCUSSION PISTOL, 4.25inch barrel, bar 20.

A COLLECTION OF TEN VARIOUS hammer, folding trigger, mounted as a tanto, the tsuka LACQUERED SAYA, one with sageo and tsunagi. (10) lacquered to imitate leather, leather wrapped saya. £200-300 £400-500 21.

A COLLECTION OF NINE VARIOUS A KWAI-KEN, 14.7cm blade, the tsuka and 17.

KATANA SAYA, four with leather combat covers. (9) saya carved to imitate a fan. £200-300 Not illustrated £200-300 18.

A POLISHED BONE MOUNTED TANTO, 18cm blade, the tsuka and saya carved with a dragon head, mythical figures and waves, some inlaid mother-o’pearl details. Repairs. £200-300

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A MEIJI JAPANESE LACQUERED FAN BOX, the 25cm long body decorated over all with finely detailed gold coloured fans and Matsudaira Clan Mon (Tsuta), gold fleck interior and base, complete with silk securing sash. £80-120

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A MEIJI JAPANESE LACQUERED IRON PATCHBOX, highlighted in gilt and with signature seal, decorated with an eagle seated on a rock, it’s wings raised, 9.25 x 7.6 x 3cm. £100-150

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A MEIJI JAPANESE LACQUERED PICNIC BOX, the 19cm high shaped box decorated over all with gold coloured Mon and foliage, the interior with lacquered tray decorated to match. £80-120

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BOOKS: FUJISHIRO MATSUO, NIHON TOKO JITEN, the two volume set, Koto and Shinto Publishing, 1964, together with W.M. Hawley, Japanese Swordsmiths, the two volume set, 1966 and 1967. (4) £100-150

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A COLLECTION OF SHIRA-SAYA KOSHIRAE, comprising three tsuka and saya for katana, four sets for wakizashi, one for a tanto, and a katana saya. £200-300 27.

A CIRCULAR SUKASHI TSUBA, chiselled and pierced with a ring of stylised flowerheads and circles, in wood storage box. 7.2cm. £60-80 28.

A LOBED SHAKUDO TSUBA, the stippled plate with large gold lined shaped kitsu-ana and gilt rim, in wood storage box. 6.9cm. £60-80 29.

A MOKKO-SHAPE IRON NAMBAN TSUBA, chiselled and pierced with two dragons and a tama amidst scrolls, in wood storage box. 7.7cm. £60-80

AN OVAL IRON TSUBA, chiselled and 30. pierced with dragons, flower heads and scrolls, in wood storage box. 8.3cm. £60-80 31.

A PAIR OF SHAKUDO MENUKI, in the form of fish and reeds, gilt details, in wood storage box. £60-80 32.

A PAIR OF SHAKADO MENUKI, in the form of ears of maize, in wood storage box. £60-80 A KATANA STORAGE BOX, of characteristic 33. wooden construction. Not illustrated £100-150

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A SENTOKU KODZUKA, decorated with a bird on a branch, the reverse signed Ichihide and Kao, in wood storage box. £60-80 36.

A GILT KOGAI, with shakudo nanako plate applied with a gold chrysanthemum, the reverse signed Sasaki Umeshige with Kao, in wood storage box. £120-150

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A STAND FOR FOUR SWORDS, the gold nashiji body decorated with roundels of different foliage in two colour gold, red and black lacquer and with foliate engraved metal fittings. £500-700

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A CHINESE QING DYNASTY TENGPAI OR SHIELD, 82cm diameter convex rattan body brightly painted with a roaring tiger’s face and the wang character. Some damage to wicker and lacking the arm straps to the reverse. £1400-1800

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A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE JIAN OR STRAIGHT SWORD, 83.5cm flattened diamond section blade, profusely inlaid in silver with courtly figures, characters and dragon, characteristic brass mounted hilt embossed with entwined dragons and foliage, two-piece bone grip decorated with courtly figures within a blossomed landscape, contained in its embossed brass mounted wooden scabbard decorated to match. £400-500 39.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY VIETNAMESE KIEM OR SWORD, 57.5cm double fullered blade chiselled with smoke and flames at the forte, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with stylized dragons and dragon heads, polished horn grip carved with foliage and stylized calligraphy, contained in its white metal mounted wooden scabbard decorated to match. Crushing to hilt mounts. Virtually identical to the typical Chinese jian. £800-1000

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A 19TH CENTURY BURMESE DHA OR SHORT DAGGER, 17cm slightly curved blade, characteristic white metal mounted hilt, the carved horn grip in the form of a seated figure with bound hands and feet. £200-300 41.

A 19TH CENTURY VIETNAMESE SWORD OR GUOM, 62cm curved fullered European blade, characteristic brass mounted hilt with slotted brass European hilt, the top white metal wrapped and set with green stones, the bold lion’s head pommel set with red stones, rhinoceros horn grip, contained in its brass mounted wooden scabbard decorated with stylised mythical beasts. The blade and knuckle guard would indicate that the basis for this traditionally constructed Vietnamese Guom was a captured or purchased 18th Century European sword. £1200-1400 42.

A CHINESE QING DYNASTY LACQUERED WOODEN BOW, of characteristic form with red and black striped decoration, 82cm diameter. £100-150

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A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE TROUSSE, the principal knife with 21cm fullered blade, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted stained bone grips, decorated with stylized Chinese characters, complete with companion stained bone chopsticks, contained in its brass mounted stained bone scabbard profusely decorated with dragons and swirling smoke. £250-350 44.

A LATE 19 OR EARLY 20 CENTURY CHINESE ENAMELLED TROUSSE, 13.5cm fullered blade with jadeite hilt, contained in its silvered copper case decorated with courtly figures and animals within a landscape, all highlighted in brightly coloured enamels. £150-250 TH

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A 19 CENTURY CHINESE OR MONGOLIAN TROUSSE, 18.5cm blade, tip chipped, two-piece riveted polished horn grips, contained in its polished same wrapped wooden scabbard, complete with companion ivory chopsticks. Please note that this lot cannot be shipped outside the EU and may be subject to the implementation of new UK laws. £80-120 TH

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A LARGE 19TH CENTURY TIBETAN SHORT SWORD, 39.5cm double fullered blade, characteristic white metal hilt decorated with dragons, birds and mythical beasts, contained in its white metal mounted shagreen trimmed wooden scabbard decorated to match. £500-700 47.

AN 18TH CENTURY TIBETAN DAGGER, 27cm double fullered blade, characteristic brass mounted hilt with shagreen wrapped grip, contained in its leather and vellum wrapped wooden scabbard with brass chape. £200-300 48.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY TIBETAN DAGGER, 13cm fullered blade, characteristic white metal hilt and scabbard decorated with stylised dragons, together with two modern faux damascus Indian dagger blades with faceted edges, an etched Indian sword blade and a Parang Golok, with scabbard. (5) £400-600

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SHAMSHIR, 76cm curved Wootz damascus blade with koftgari numerals on the back edge, copper gilt hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, gem set horse’s head pommel, contained in its green velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. £1500-1800

52.

A 19TH CENTURY SOUTH INDIAN TULWAR FOR A BOY, 60.75cm curved blade, characteristic hilt with traces of gold koftgari decoration, dished disc pommel decorated with scrolling foliage, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with inked label. £300-400

50.

A FINE EXHIBITION QUALITY MODERN INDIAN TULWAR, 78cm curved damascus effect blade, large characteristic hilt with pierced langets, tiger’s head scrolling knuckle guard, large disc pommel with multi-tiered tang, the whole decorated with gold koftgari. £800-1000

53.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 81.5cm curved fullered blade, characteristic hilt, dual scrolling knuckle guard with bud terminals, pierced dished disc pommel. £150-200

51.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY MUGHAL INDIAN TULWAR, 75cm curved blade struck with a mark at the forte, characteristic brass hilt with reeded grip and dished disc pommel, contained in its foliate pierced gilt mounted velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. The hilt probably later. £400-500

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 82.5cm fullered blade incised with five geometric shapes, characteristic hilt with shallow dished disc pommel, contained in a partial ornate pierced copper gilt scabbard decorated with foliage and flowerheads. £150-250

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A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 82cm curved blade etched with a Wootz design, blunted edge, characteristic blued steel hilt with gold koftgari foliate borders, flat disc pommel. £600-800 56.

A 19TH CENTURY WOOTZ BLADED INDIAN TULWAR, 68cm curved blade, characteristic steel hilt with traces of original blued finish and decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads in silver damascene, slightly dished disc pommel, the tang button supported on a raised sunburst washer. £600-800

A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 57.

70.5cm curved and clipped back watered steel blade struck with geometric markings, characteristic hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and flowerheads in silver koftgari, slightly dished disc pommel with bold domed tang decorated to match, contained in its red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. £600-800

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A 19TH CENTURY MUGHAL INDIAN ENAMELLED TIGER’S HEAD TULWAR, 70.5cm curved wootz steel blade inlaid with a gold cartouche bearing the maker’s name and further inlaid in gold to the back edge, chiselled white metal hilt profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and stylised poppy heads, the crossguard with tiger’s head terminals, the pommel in the form of a bold tiger’s head, the whole finished in rich blue and green enamels, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated to match. The enamel work to the hilt and scabbard mounts is typical of that which emanated from Lucknow. £6500-7500 20

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A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR FOR A BOY, 60.5cm sharply curved clean blade, characteristic brass hilt decorated with foliage and flowerheads within geometric borders, small dished disc pommel, the whole with traces of gilt finish. £600-800 60.

A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 77.5cm sharply curved blade, characteristic steel hilt decorated with a vine and flowerheads within a geometric border, all in silver damascene, scroll knuckle guard with bud terminal, dished disc pommel decorated with geometric designs within linear borders, together with a plain armoury style Tulwar with blue cloth covered wooden scabbard. (2) £400-600

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 61.

67cm triple fullered curved blade, characteristic steel hilt decorated with foliage and flowerheads within linear borders in silver damascene, dished disc pommel, the tang supported on a domed sun burst decorated in silver damascene, together with an armoury style Tulwar contained in its blue cloth wrapped wooden scabbard.

(2) £400-600 A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY 62.

INDIAN TULWAR, 81.5cm sharply curved blade incised with two lines of calligraphy just above the forte, characteristic hilt retaining most of its original silvered finish, scroll knuckle guard, slightly dished large disc pommel. £350-450

63.

A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 80cm curved fullered blade incised on the back edge of the forte, characteristic hilt boldly decorated with flowers and foliage in silver koftgari with gold highlights, scrolling knuckle guard with bud terminal, dished disc pommel with domed foliate terminal decorated to match. £400-600 A 19 CENTURY WHITE METAL HILTED 64.

TULWAR, 75.5cm curved blade stamped with a maker’s mark at the forte and incised with a further mark, characteristic plated hilt with dished disc pommel, sun-form domed terminal, reeded grip. £350-450 TH

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR OR KIRACH, 75cm double fullered straight European broadsword blade, characteristic hilt decorated with panels of flowers and foliage within geometric borders in silver koftgari, characteristic dished disc pommel decorated to match. £400-600 67.

A 19TH CENTURY DOUBLE BLADED INDIAN DAGGER, the sheet metal guard with applied brass decoration, together with two Indian axe or chopper heads and two tulwar, pommels lacking. (5) £100-150

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A LATE 18TH CENTURY WOOTZ BLADED INDIAN TULWAR, 78cm curved Wootz damascus blade, characteristic hilt decorated with flowers and foliage in silver koftgari, scroll knuckle guard, dished disc pommel decorated to match, contained in a later leather wrapped wooden scabbard. £550-650

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A 19TH CENTURY TULWAR, 81cm curved fullered blade, characteristic steel hilt with dual curving guard and flat disc pommel, together with an Indian axe, with integral stiletto and a Nepalese Kora. (3) £150-200 A SOUTHERN INDIAN BRASS HILTED 69.

DAGGER, 21cm recurving blade, chiselled at the reinforced forte, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and bird’s head pommel. £150-200 70.

AN EARLY INDIAN CHILLUM DAGGER, 23.5cm curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic hilt with horned pommel, one drawing down to form the knuckle guard with bud terminal, the pommel with spherical terminal. £400-600

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A 19TH CENTURY PINK QUARTZ OTTOMAN KARD, 21.75cm damascus blade decorated at the forte with a panel of gold koftgari, characteristic hilt scrolling foliage gold koftgari collar, the chiselled pink quartz grip decorated with geometric designs, chipped, contained in its pink and gold cloth covered wooden scabbard. £200-300 A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN TRUCE, 72.

37cm recurving blade chiselled with foliage and calligraphy, struck with a maker’s mark, the forte reinforced with a panel of silver niello, partial grip decorated to match, contained in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with panels of foliage, filigree and embossed with a ship and a palace at the mid-point. One knife and scribe lacking. £300-400

73. AN OTTOMAN AGATE HILTED JAMBIYA, 29.5cm slightly curved damascus blade with raised medial ridge and armour piercing tip, characteristic reeded and waisted agate hilt, contained in its red cloth wrapped wooden scabbard. 20th Century. £200-300

with four ring mounts and vestiges of padded interior. (2) £200-300

74.

AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN (LAHORE) KULA KHUD OR HELMET, characteristic shallow skull with radiating ribs, architectural copper band secured with white metal foliate rivets, square section spike finial with raised dome boss, ornate pierced nasal bar decorated to match, camail of riveted links. £600-800 75. A LATE 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN KULA KHUD, the gadrooned steel skull finely decorated in silver damascene with stylised peacock feathers, square section spike finial, the front mounted with two plume holders and adjustable nasal bar, camail of butted links, together with small parrying shield, 23cm diameter, four foliate bosses, architectural border, finely decorated with panels of scrolling foliage in silver damascene, the rear

76. A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY SOUTHERN INDIAN CAST BRASS STIRRUPS, of characteristic form, each with stepped rectangular tread, pierced architectural arms uniting at the strap mount, this supported by two birds. (2) £200-300 25

77. A RARE 16TH CENTURY OTTOMAN OR TURKISH BUCKLER OR SHIELD FROM THE ST IRENE ARSENAL, the 38cm convex spiralling wicker body with reddish brown leather facing, the large central metal boss with fluted decoration bearing the Arsenal stamp of Santorini, the whole secured with a border of geometric stitches, the brown leather backing with 26

leather grip. The St Irene Arsenal, formally the Haiga Eirene Church is located in Istanbul (Constantinople).

The central boss is reflective of the central panel of the traditional Krug armour. Some splitting to leather backing otherwise very good. £4000-6000

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A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN OR TURKISH DAGGER, 37.5cm slender tapering damascus blade chiselled with fullers and stylised foliate sprays, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted walrus ivory grips, laurel embossed white metal trim with coral inserts and filigree borders, contained in its embossed leather wrapped wooden scabbard. For a similar grouping of dagger see The Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Numbers 36.25.763a, 36.25.761a and 36.25.757b and The Moser Collection, plate 227. £1800-2200 27

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A 19TH CENTURY JADE HILTED BEJEWELLED OTTOMAN JAMBIYA, 27.5cm slightly curved Wootz damascus blade chiselled with two central fullers with raised medial and outer ridges, chiselled forte decorated with foliage in gold Koftgari, characteristic white metal mounted hilt trimmed with multiple red and green stones, the two-piece riveted jade grip faceted towards the middle, the front grip with a band of white metal mounted coloured stones about the mid-point, lacking from the reverse, the pommel decorated to match, contained in its deeply chased and embossed white metal scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads. Both grips cracked at the mid-point, three stones lacking. £3500-4500 28

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SCISSORS KATAR, 20.5cm blades chiselled with a panel of foliage and flowerheads at the forte and highlighted in gold koftgari, the inner blade with armour piercing tip, characteristic hilt decorated with borders of scrolling foliage in gold koftgari, contained in its velvet wrapped wooden scabbard with floral bullion applications and foliate gilt mounts. £400-600

A MUGHAL PERIOD INDIAN KATAR, 81.

20cm multi-fullered Wootz damascus blade with narrow peaked medial ridge and shallow armour piercing tip, characteristic hilt decorated with geometric borders in gold koftgari. £300-400

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A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SCISSORS KATAR, 19.5cm blades pierced at the forte and decorated with scrolling foliage in gold koftgari, characteristic hilt profusely decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and geometric designs. Mechanism at fault. £300-500

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83.

AN 18TH CENTURY TANJORE KATAR, 25cm blade with shallow medial ridge and reinforced forte, characteristic hilt with good traces of thick silvered covering, contained in its faded velvet covered wooden scabbard. £400-600 84.

A 17 TH OR 18TH CENTURY INDIAN TANJORE KATAR, 26cm blade with reinforced forte decorated with foliage and flowerheads, characteristic hilt, the dual grip with spiral decoration, the arms decorated with flowerheads to the outsides. £200-300

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AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN (DECCAN) KATAR, 21.5cm broad blade with raised medial ridge and armour piercing tip, the reinforced forte chiselled with foliage, characteristic pierced chiselled scrolling hilt decorated with flowerheads and foliage, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard. £400-600

A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR, 86.

24cm curved damascus blade with large armour piercing tip, the broad shallow fuller finely chiselled at the forte with a panel of scrolling foliage, characteristic hilt with good traces of silvered decoration, chiselled with foliage at the extremities, two small panels of calligraphy beneath the root of the blade, moulded and pierced grip. See Lot 77, June 2017, Thomas Del Mar Ltd for a very similar example. £600-800 31

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AN UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR, 15.25cm heavy set curved armour piercing blade, pierced at the forte, characteristic chiselled hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage to the grip arms, highlighted in gold damascene to the outside of one arm and the inside of the other. £600-800 88.

A GROUP OF FOUR 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR, the first of scissor form with 19cm opening blade revealing a 15.5cm blade within, characteristic hilt, repair required, together with three further katar of characteristic form, one decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, another with pierced blade, the last with triple grip. (4) £400-600

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A SCARCE DAMASCUS BLADED PESH KABZ, 18cm Wootz damascus blade, characteristic composition two-piece riveted grips, contained in its white metal mounted wooden scabbard. £200-300 AN 18TH CENTURY SOUTHERN INDIAN 90.

DECCAN HOODED KATAR, 37.25cm multi-fullered blade, the forte with incised reinforcing plate to either side, characteristic hilt chiselled to either side with geometric designs and flowerheads, the recurving hood with pierced geometric borders. £600-800

91. A 19TH CENTURY GOLD KOFTGARI DECORATED INDIAN KARD, 32cm heavy recurved blade, characteristic steel hilt decorated over all in gold koftgari with panels of scrolling foliage and flower heads within laurel leaf borders. £400-600 92.

A 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN KARD, 26cm tapering thick blade with armour piercing tip, decorated with a scrolling panel of stylised calligraphy to either side, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips. £300-400

94.

A 19TH CENTURY NORTH INDIAN KUKRI OR CHOPPER, 38cm sharply curved broad blade decorated with courtly figures, a tiger and an Indian gazelle within a foliate and floral scene, characteristic hilt chiselled with vines and flowerheads. Probably Rajasthan. £500-700

95.

A LATE 17 TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY INDIAN KHANJAR, 16cm heavily sharpened curved blade, kinked, characteristic brass hilt with scroll knuckle guard, tiger’s head pommel and foliate engraved grips, rubbed.

93.

AN UNUSUAL WHITE METAL MOUNTED £300-400 KUKRI, 30cm sharply curved double fullered blade, chipped, the horn hilt carved with a stylised tiger’s head, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the upper and lower embossed white metal mounts decorated with foliage and geometric designs and set with a dragon’s face in brass, complete with companion knives mounted to match. £350-450

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96.

A SOUTHERN INDIAN YALI HILTED DAGGER, 17cm recurving blade with reinforced tip, characteristic brass hilt decorated with mythical beasts. £180-220 97.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN MUGHAL PERIOD LACQUERED WOODEN BOW, of characteristic recurved form, decorated with bands of geometric design in black and gold with red and white borders, all on a golden yellow ground, the terminals with floral decorated lacquered panels. Areas of cracking and one notch tip lacking. £150-250 98.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN MUGHAL PERIOD LACQUERED WOODEN BOW, of characteristic recurved form, decorated with panels of scarlet and gilt foliage and flowerheads on a bottle green ground, 92cm high. £200-300

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99.

INDIA, gold one mohur, Mughal Empire, 11g. £600-900

101.

A SMALL STONE FRAGMENT HEAD OF BUDDHA, worn, 12cm high. From an established West Country Collection.

100.

A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN LACQUERED DHAL OR SHIELD, 46cm diameter bold convex body with deeply gadrooned surface and brightly decorated with alternate panels of flowerheads and scrolling vines with central circular panel decorated with a flowerhead, four shaped and pierced dome bosses, the whole with turned rim with brightly coloured geometric border within, the reverse with padded bands. £1000-1500

102.

A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH QAJAR KULA KHUD, characteristic single piece steel skull profusely decorated with courtly figures and scenes amidst foliate and floral panels, the base surrounded with a band of calligraphy and pierced for a chain neck guard, fitted with two plume holders either side of the adjustable nasal bar, square section spike finial. £300-400

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103.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN OR OTTOMAN CLIPPED BACK CHOPPER, 32.5cm clipped back blade decorated with a panel of calligraphy to one side and a bird on the other, 8.25cm at the widest point and with faceted forte, characteristic brass trimmed hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, contained in its metal mounted red cloth wrapped wooden scabbard. £500-700 104.

A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN MACE, 80.5cm over all, the shaped flanged head with dome terminal, tapered and ring turned haft incised at the guard, the latter of narrow swan form and incised with geometric designs, shallow dished disc pommel, elongated curving finial. £200-300

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105.

A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN AXE, 73cm over all, 17.5cm crescent form head chiselled with calligraphy and foliage, highlighted in brass, square faced fluke chiselled with calligraphy, the haft decorated with faceted and spiral panels with traces of silver damascene decoration, spherical terminal. £250-350 106.

A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN HALADIE OR DAGGER, dual 23cm recurving blades with faceted edges and shallow armour piercing tips, down turned guards with foliate terminals spirally fluted steel grip. £200-300 107.

AN 18TH CENTURY CENTRAL INDIAN RIDING AXE, 12cm head chiselled and inlaid with geometric designs in brass, the head collar decorated to match, natural wooden haft. £200-300

108.

A RAJASTHAN INDIAN AXE, of characteristic pierced form, 28cm drooping head decorated with a tiger and elephant, patinated, 65cm steel haft with turned terminals. £300-400

110.

AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN AXE HEAD, TANJORE OR CENTRAL INDIA, characteristic shaped head with 10.5cm face, incised to either side with an emblematic sun form, associated wooden haft. £100-150

109.

A DECCAN INDIAN AXE, 13cm steel head incised with two circles to either side, the brass mount decorated with geometric designs and flanked by two birds, characteristic turned hollow brass haft. £200-300

111.

AN INDIAN SPEAR HEAD, 18.5cm leafshaped head drawn out to a point, raised medial ridge, octagonal haft transition to a flared collar. 47cm. £800-1200 112.

TWO AFRICAN TRIBAL AXES, each with broad head and elongated tangs, the latter incised with geometric designs, plain wooden hafts with swollen heads, together with five various tribal spears. (7) £100-200

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113. A BRACE OF 19TH CENTURY INDIAN BULLOVA OR FIGHTING AXES, the first with 26cm broad leaf shaped head, 94cm wooden haft with tapering brass finial and turned brass foot, two-section wire bound grip, the second very similar but with rectangular form head. (2)

115.

A SMALL COLLECTION OF BALKAN OR GREEK CARTRIDGE BOXES, the first four cast in brass and decorated over all with scrolling foliage, birds and a horseman, two further white metal triform examples and one of harness mount form. (7) £200-300

114.

A 19TH CENTURY SHONA AXE, exaggerated down turned fluke, polished wooden haft, together with two further tribal axes. (3) £100-150

116.

A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN POWDER HORN, of characteristic curling form, together with another similar larger, two North African circular powder flasks and priming flask. (5) £100-150

117.

THREE VARIOUS NORTH AFRICAN POWDER HORNS, each of natural curving form with ornate brass mounts, together with a North African flint napper and priming flask. (5) £100-150 38

118.

A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY INDAN DHAL OR SHIELDS, each of characteristic convex form and 52.5cm in diameter, each face profusely etched with four differing bands of calligraphy set amidst scrolling foliage and flowerheads, each with four central foliate decorated domed bosses. (2) £600-800

120.

A 19TH CENTURY LOCHABER OR AXE, of characteristic sickle form with brass geometric inlays, brass mounted polished bone handle, together with a brass mounted Burmese dha, three tribal spear heads and a parrying shield. (6) £200-300

121.

A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY TONGAN AKAU TAU OR CLUB, 117cm over all 119. AN INDIAN OR OTTOMAN TRIDENT length, broadening and flattening towards the paddle and HEAD, 46cm over all, the two outer prongs of wavy carved with a raised medial ridge, pierced for a strap at form, together with a brass hilted Katar, an element of chest armour, an all steel ankus, the flattened leaf-shaped the terminal. £200-300 head with down curved spike, stamped BANDOOLA, tapering steel haft with brass elephant terminal, together with another similar with wooden haft and broken fluke.

(5) £150-250

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122.

A 19TH CENTURY FIJIAN KIAKAVO OR CLUB, 100cm over all, carved wooden body with chamfered and stepped head, split, braided sennit binding. £150-200

with fur, tooth and horn decoration. £250-350

123.

A 19TH CENTURY FIJIAN ULA OR THROWING CLUB, 46cm over all, the segmented head with stepped bun-shaped terminal, the flared wooden haft incised with a geometric design to the grip area. Painted inventory tag 674 to the underside of the head. £150-250 124.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY FIJIAN ULA OR DRISIA CLUB, 43cm over all, large spherical head, splits and chip, the haft carved with a geometric collar beneath the head, the grip area carved to match. £100-150 125.

A BRACE OF LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY ABORIGINAL BOOMERANGS, the first 75cm over all, linear carved to the upper surface and stone carved to the lower, of hooked type 7, the second of characteristic form and both red stained. (2) £100-150 126.

A DAYAK HEAD-HUNTER’S SWORD, 52.5cm heavy blade, stag horn hilt with tooth decoration, contained in its painted wooden scabbard 40

127.

A NORTH AFRICAN CIRCULAR HIDE SHIELD, 33cm diameter body with deep turned rim and drawn out central boss, decorated with bands of geometric designs, handle to the rear. £400-500

128.

A LARGE 19TH CENTURY MORO KRIS, 54cm fullered wavy watered steel blade incised with a stylised lizard form to either side, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with braided silver wire grip, carved ivory pommel. £350-450

132.

AN 18TH CENTURY NEPALESE KORA, 59cm sharply curved heavy section blade with flared leaf for head, incised with a stylised sun motif to one side, characteristic steel hilt with large flat disc guard and pommel, ring turned dome pommel. £200-300

129.

A 19TH CENTURY EXECUTIONER’S KRIS, 55.75cm watered steel blade chiselled and cut at the forte, characteristic finely carved and pierced horn hilt decorated with foliage. £200-300

133.

A FINE QUALITY 19TH CENTURY BURMESE DHA, 20.5cm blade, characteristic white metal mounted filigree hilt with finely carved ivory figure handle, contained in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match. £400-600

130.

A 19TH CENTURY WATERED STEEL DHAL, 40cm convex body with thickly turned rim, the face showing areas of etched watering, padded rear with two thong grips, together with a similar black lacquered hide example. (2) £180-220 131.

A 19TH CENTURY LACQUERED HIDE DHAL OR SHIELD BLANK, 44.5cm diameter, the convex body decorated with tigers and deer amidst foliage and flower heads. £200-300

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134.

AN OTTOMAN MACE, of characteristic form, the head composed of six heavy section shaped flanges, the steel haft with red floral cloth wrap border with silver bullion trim, domed terminals. £600-800

136.

A GOOD QUALITY 20TH CENTURY YEMENI JAMBIYA, 18.5cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with filigree work, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard profusely decorated with geometric panels in filigree work and woven silver wire applications. £300-400

135.

A 19TH CENTURY OMANI JAMBIYA, 17cm curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic white metal wrapped hilt profusely decorated with panels of filigree, contained in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match. £300-400 42

A 19TH CENTURY OMANI JAMBIYA 137.

SET, 18.5cm curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic white metal hilt decorated with filigree work, contained in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match, complete with companion knife. £300-400

A LATE 19TH CENTURY YEMENI JAMBIYA, 138.

17cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt, contained in its silvered copper wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage, flower heads and geometric designs, complete with belt. £300-400

140.

AN ENORMOUS WAHHABITE JAMBIYA, 52cm curving blade with raised medial ridge incised with a panel of geometric design, characteristic white metal hilt secured with triple foliate form domed rivets, decorated over all with panels of scrolling foliage and geometric designs with filigree borders, contained in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match. £500-800

139.

A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN JAMBIYA, 16cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic silvered copper hilt applied with flower head decoration, contained in its silvered copper scabbard decorated with panels of geometric designs and flower heads. £200-300

141.

A LARGE SIZE WHITE METAL MOUNTED JAMBIYA, 21.5cm curved broad blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt profusely decorated with panels of filigree work, contained in its white metal mounted wooden scabbard decorated to match. £200-300

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142.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY YEMENI JAMBIYA, 22cm curved broad blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic horn hilt with white metal trim and yellow metal coin form washers, contained in its filigree mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

143.

A 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN KOUMMYA OR JAMBIYA, 23cm curving double edged blade, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with panels of foliage, rhinoceros horn grip, contained in its white metal scabbard decorated to match and bearing a small panel of calligraphy. £350-400

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144.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN KOUMMYA OR JAMBIYA, 23cm curving double edged blade, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage, polished bone grip, contained in its white metal mounted scabbard decorated to match.

145.

A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY OTTOMAN DAGGER, 20.5cm sharply curved blade, characteristic white metal hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and flowerheads, contained in its white metal scabbard decorated to match. £150-250 A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR 146.

OTTOMAN YATAGHAN, 61cm curved fullered blade decorated with a long panel of calligraphy in gold to one side and with a smaller panel of stylized calligraphy on the other, characteristic hilt mounted with a riveted two-piece walrus ivory grip and corals, contained in its silvered brass mounted blue velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. £700-900

147.

A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH YATAGHAN, 62cm curved blade with narrow double fullers along the back edge, struck with a maker’s mark and decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and calligraphy in brass and white metal, characteristic hilt mounted with a riveted two-piece Walrus ivory grip, one cracked. £1200-1400 148.

A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR, 80cm sharply curved fullered blade, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with two-piece riveted rhinoceros horn grips, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage and geometric designs. £600-800

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149.

A GOOD LATE 19TH CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN NIMCHA OR SWORD, 80cm double fullered curved blade, characteristic hilt with drooping crossguard with globular terminals, decorated with foliage and flowerheads and traces of gilt decoration, shaped rhinoceros horn grip, contained in its white metal mounted green velvet wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage, the lower mount bearing silver content mark. £1400-1600

leather scabbard. £1200-1400

150.

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN NIMCHA OR SWORD, 85cm double fullered curved European blade incised in the fullers to either side with the motto NO ME SAQUES SIN RAZON NO ME ENBAINES SIN HONOR, further decorated with talismanic symbols of a sun and a moon, characteristic hilt with drooping crossguard with globular terminals, shaped rhinoceros horn grip, contained in its

152.

A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN NIMCHA OR SWORD, 80cm triple fullered clipped back blade struck with a maker’s mark at the forte, characteristic steel hilt with shaped rhinoceros horn grip. £500-700

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151.

A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN NIMCHA OR SWORD, 86.5cm European fullered blade incised in the fuller with talismanic and celestial symbols, characteristic steel hilt with shaped rhinoceros horn grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. £800-1000

153.

A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN NIMCHA OR SWORD, 82cm curved fullered blade struck with various geometric marks in the European style, characteristic hilt with drooping crossguard with ovoid terminals, shaped rhinoceros horn grip. £800-1000

156.

A 19TH CENTURY WHITE METAL MOUNTED OTTOMAN KARD, 14.5cm blade decorated with stylised calligraphy to one side on gold damascene, characteristic white metal hilt chased with scrolling foliage, contained in its white metal scabbard decorated to match. £800-1000

154.

A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR, 76cm sharply curved blade etched with a small panel of calligraphy, characteristic hilt with brass crossguard with lobed terminals, later riveted wooden grip. £300-400

157.

A 19TH CENTURY KINDJAL, 40cm blade with offset fuller to either side and decorated with panels of scrolling foliage in gold, stained, characteristic Walrus ivory hilt secured with two domed rivets with shaped washers, highlighted with foliage in gold koftgari, leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the upper mount decorated to match, lower mount replaced, leather suspension strap with five white metal serpent buckles. £400-600

155.

AN OMANI SWORD, 68cm triple fullered European style blade, later crude welded hilt, contained in its iron mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

Worn. £400-600

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158.

A LARGE 19TH CENTURY KINDJAL, 46.5cm tapering blade with offset fullers and profusely etched with scrolling foliage and calligraphy to one side, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted horn and Walrus ivory grips, contained in its white metal mounted green velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. £600-800 159.

A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN KINDJAL, 30cm tapering blade with offset fuller profusely etched with scrolls and dated 1896, characteristic riveted Walrus ivory grip with two foliate white metal washers and spike tang terminal, contained in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts decorated with scrolling foliage in silver damascene. £300-400

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160.

A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY OTTOMAN KINDJAL, 27.5cm flattened diamond section double fullered blade decorated with a panel of scrolling foliage at the forte, characteristic two-piece horn grips secured with domed foliate white metal rivets, contained in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts deeply etched with panels of scrolling foliage. £150-250 A 19TH CENTURY SILVER NIELLO 161.

MOUNTED CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 33.35cm double fullered blade struck with a maker’s mark within a lattice of gold koftgari, characteristic silver niello mounted hilt, grip cover lacking, contained in its silver niello mounted leather and velvet wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated to match, complete with silver niello mounted belt. From the Guriya region of Georgia. £1500-1600

162.

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY OTTOMAN KINDJAL, 27cm fullered blade struck with a star and crescent mark, gilt brass hilt decorated with filigree work highlighted in mixed colour enamels, contained in its gilt brass scabbard decorated to match. £400-600

A LARGE CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 38.5cm 165. blade with offset deep fullers, characteristic silver niello and filigree hilt with large domed rivets, contained in its silver niello scabbard decorated to match and bearing a signature to the reverse. Possibly Circassian. £500-800

163.

A FINE QUALITY IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BEBUT KINDJAL IN THE CAUCASIAN MANNER, 34cm curving fullered blade, characteristic silver niello and filigree hilt with domed filigree rivets, contained in its silver niello scabbard decorated to match. Possibly for the Kuban or Terek Cossack regiments. £800-1000

A 19TH CENTURY SILVER NIELLO 166.

CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 35cm flattened diamond section blade, later, characteristic hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and geometric designs, tall domed foliate rivets, contained in its silver niello wrapped scabbard decorated to match. Probably Dagestan. £400-500

164.

A SILVER NIELLO CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 36.5cm blade with deep offset fullers, characteristic hilt decorated with panels of foliage and geometric designs, foliate decorated domed rivets, contained in its silver niello scabbard decorated to match and bearing a Cyrillic and Arabic inscription. Probably the Lakskiy tribal group of Dagestan. Scabbard with hairline crack. £800-1000

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167.

A FINE IMPERIAL GUARD KONVOI OFFICER’S SHASQUA, 79.5cm double fullered curved blade decorated with partly legible inscriptions (possibly in Romani or Hungarian) to either side “Domo **** Jelem ere set mome”(?), silver niello hilt finely decorated with panels of scrolling foliage within filigree borders, ornate hallmarked silver niello multi-mounted scabbard, finely decorated to match. £3500-4500

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A CAUCASIAN OR RUSSIAN EAGLE 168.

HEADED SHASQUA, 73.5cm double fullered blade, plated copper hilt decorated with scrolling foliage in the niello manner, eagle’s head pommel, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match, together with a further tourist shasqua. (2) £800-1200 A LATE 18TH AND EARLY 19TH CENTURY 169.

KARABELLA OR SWORD, 72cm triple fullered curved blade struck with a mark, characteristic white metal mounted hilt, repair to guard, two-piece riveted ivory grip, the rivets with foliate form white metal tops, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Probably Polish. £1500-1800

170.

A SILVER NIELLO MOUNTED CAUCASIAN SNAPHAUNCE BLUNDERBUSS, 9.75inch barrel chiselled with a foliate sighting rib, the flared muzzle mounted with a silver niello band decorated with a panel of scrolling foliage, the barrel tang mounted ensuite, the lock with traces of gilt decoration and protective leather shroud to the tail, full stocked inlaid with geometric designs in mother-o’-pearl and bone, pierced silver sling swivel mount stamped with a mark indicating a silver content of 84 and dated 1870, saddle bar and ring mounted on the left side, button trigger. £1000-1500 171.

A 15-BORE INDIAN FLINTLOCK LONGGUN, 47.5inch two-stage barrel, French military pattern brass panned St Etienne manufactured lock, full stocked with brass mounts, the butt decorated with two circular white metal plaques to either side and a further

oblong plaque along the top of the wrist, further set with brass studs, steel ramrod. £500-700 172.

A 19TH CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN KABYLE, 39.25inch two-stage browned barrel, the lock highlighted with brass panels and chiselled with foliage, full stocked with steel mounts, together with three further North African longguns, 19th Century, all with faults. (4) £200-300 173.

A 19TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK JEZAIL, 38.5inch sighted barrel, bevelled lock, full stocked with brass mounts, together with an Indian matchlock longgun and a percussion example. (3) £180-220

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174.

A PAIR OF 20-BORE OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS, 13inch two-stage barrels profusely inlaid with panels of scrolling foliage and stylized flowerheads, stepped locks decorated to match, one top jaw lacking, full stocks carved about the deeply cast white metal mounts, the latter deeply decorated with scrolling foliage and silver niello highlights. (2) £1000-1500

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175.

A PAIR OF 20-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING OR OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY WHITE OF LONDON, 9inch sighted octagonal barrels engraved LONDON, border engraved stepped bolted and signed locks, full stocks with border and scroll engraved steel mounts, chequered wooden butts, steel ramrods. (2) £1800-2200

176.

A FINE PAIR OF MID 18TH CENTURY 16-BORE SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY HARVEY, 10inch two-stage slightly swamped barrels engraved with a foliate flourish and LONDON at the breeches, border engraved signed bevelled locks, full stocks foliate carved about the silver mounts, these to include border and foliate engraved trigger guards, border and scroll engraved long-eared butt caps with Green Man masks, openwork scroll side plates, wooden ramrods. (2) £8000-10000 53

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177.

A CASED PAIR OF 6-BORE FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS PISTOLS

BY TAYLER, 9inch four stage ring turned barrels engraved with foliate flourishes at the breeches, border engraved stepped and signed locks, full stocks inlaid with scrolling silver wire about the barrel tangs, border and foliate engraved brass mounts, the trigger guards

with acorn finials, openwork side plates, horn topped wooden ramrods, contained in a green baize lined oak case complete with accessories, to include red leather covered three way flask, mould, punch, powder measure, cleaning rod, turnscrew, the lid with trade label for Staudenmayer, complete with key. £8000-10000 55

178.

A 25-BORE PRESENTATION QUALITY FLINTLOCK DUELLING OR HOLSTER PISTOL, 10.5inch barrel profusely decorated with scrolling foliage, flowerheads and a stand of arms, traces of gilt highlights, stepped blued breach with platinum vent, blued bevelled lock decorated with scrolling foliage highlighted in gilt, the whole with a narrow etched border of foliage, blued and gilt French cock, rainproof pan, full stocked with chequered wrist, the deeply chiselled steel mounts 56

boldly decorated with stands of arms within gilt borders, the sideplate bearing a Union flag, vacant white metal escutcheon, brass topped wooden ramrod. The underside of the barrel with Birmingham Proof marks and stamped J.T. and STUBBS. While English made this pistol displays many of the characteristics of those made for the Turkish, Indian and Continental markets, not dissimilar to the work of Samuel Brunn. £1500-2000 57

AN 18TH CENTURY 15-BORE SILVER 179.

MOUNTED FLINTLOCK IRISH HOLSTER PISTOL

BY COLLINS OF DUBLIN, 10inch swamped barrel engraved DUBLIN and with foliate flourishes, border engraved bevelled and bolted lock signed COLLINS, full stocked with hallmarked silver mounts, to include pierced foliate sideplate, long-eared butt cap with Green Man grotesque mask, border and foliate engraved trigger guard, brass topped wooden ramrod. Minor crack to fore-end and above sideplate. £1200-1400

180.

A CRISP 32-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL BY BLIZZARD, 3inch sighted damascus browned barrels, gold and platinum lined at the breech, border and scroll engraved back action bolted locks signed BLIZZARD, full stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts retaining good amounts of original blued finish, chequered butt, swivel ramrod. Nice clean crisp gun. £800-1200 58

181.

A 16-BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL, 6inch sighted barrel, plain back action lock, full stocked with steel mounts, wooden ramrod. £100-150

182.

A 32-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY COLLINS OF LONDON, 9inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved Regent Street London, the scroll engraved platinum lined breech with maker’s tablet for Collins, border and scroll engraved stepped and bolted lock, half stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod. £800-1000

183.

A PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED 22-BORE PERCUSSION FRENCH HOLSTER PISTOLS, 8.5inch sighted barrels decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and star bursts about the foresight, border engraved bevelled locks signed KETTENIS PARIS RUE PASTOURELLE, converted from flintlock, full stocks carved about the silver mounts, the latter profusely decorated with scrolling foliage, flowerheads and stands of arms, horn tipped wooden ramrods. Actions a/f. £1000-1500

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A .45 CALIBRE PERCUSSION DERINGER 184.

PISTOL, 3.5inch sighted rifled octagonal barrel, border and scroll engraved back action locked marked DERINGER, the underside of the barrel with Birmingham Proof Marks, three-quarter stock with steel and white metal mounts, chequered butt, brass topped wooden ramrod. £300-400

A 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK 185.

POCKET PISTOL, 1.75inch turn-off barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed TWROWBRIDGE SHERBORNE, slab-sided wooden butt, together with a further pocket pistol, a modern wooden case and a cap tin. (4) £150-250

A 130-BORE PERCUSSION UNWIN AND 186.

ROGER’S KNIFE PISTOL, 3.5inch sighted octagonal white metal barrel, two-piece riveted horn grip scales, folding trigger, 8.75 and 6.25cm blades, complete with mould and tweezer inserts. One chip to left grip scale. £500-800

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187.

A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH ANXIII CAVALRY PISTOL, 8inch tapering barrel dated 1809 at the breech and M an 13 on the tang, stepped and bevelled lock engraved Manufre Imple de Charleville, stamped with a crown, brass pan, half stocked with regulation brass mounts, various Inspector’s stamps.

Split to left and underside of stock and action weak, no ramrod. £300-400

188. A .650 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL, 9inch barrel, bevelled lock with Indian Arsenal stamp, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, together with another similar converted to percussion and a percussion gendarmerie pistol. Generally worn. (3) £300-400

A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN 189.

1856 LANCER’S PISTOL TO THE FIFTH LANCERS, 10inch sighted rifled barrel, fitted with rear leaf sights, border engraved lock marked 1863 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked, with various crisp stocker’s and Ordnance stamps, regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang incised 1 over 23 over VL, lanyard ring, swivel ramrod. £1000-1500

A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SERVICE 190.

PISTOL, 9.25inch barrel, border engraved lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod, together with two percussion pocket pistols. (3) £300-400

192.

A .41 CALIBRE RIMFIRE LONDON COLT NO.3 DERRINGER, 2.5inch sighted blued barrel stamped COLT, rounded brass action stamped with the rampant Colt and C, sheath trigger, two-piece varnished wooden grips. £600-800

A .32 CALIBRE RIMFIRE FOUR 193.

BARRELLED SHARPS PISTOL, 3inch sighted barrels with traces of original blued finish, brass frames stamped with the manufacturer’s details to either side, serial no.

13864, chequered composition grips. £600-800 A JAMES-DIXON 194. & SONS COLT POCKET POWDER FLASK, the bagshaped copper body with traces of lacquered finish, dent to rear and side, fitted with a lanyard ring, brass top stamped with the manufacturer’s details, adjustable brass nozzle. £300-400

A DEACTIVATED .44 CALIBRE COLT 191.

SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER, 4.75inch sighted barrel, fluted cylinder marked 7260, plain frame stamped with the serial no. 134894, two-piece chequered black grips decorated with the rampant colt and eagle emblems. Complete with EU deactivation certificate. £600-800 61

AN AMERICAN COLT NAVY CASE, the 195. mahogany case with green baize lined interior, the lid with applied loading instructions label, the lidded compartment with machined brass handle. £800-1000

AN EMBOSSED COPPER POWDER FLASK, 196.

AN EMBOSSED COPPER POWDER FLASK, 198. the varnished copper body decorated with a revolver to the lacquered copper body decorated with, stars, an the front.

Riling 454. eagle and shield above crossed revolvers. Riling 753? £150-200 £150-200 197.

AN EMBOSSED COPPER POWDER FLASK, the lacquered copper body decorated with, stars, an eagle and shield above crossed revolvers and E PLURIBUS UNUM. Riling 754. £150-200 62

199.

AN EMBOSSED COPPER POWDER FLASK, the lacquered copper body decorated with, stars, an eagle and shield above crossed revolvers and E PLURIBUS UNUM. Riling 775? £150-200

200.

A VERY RARE COLT’S PATENT ADVERTISING POSTER, the coloured paper lithograph depicting a percussion Pocket revolver, the script SOLD HERE, COLT’S PATENT, This Pistol of WORLD WIDE CELEBRITY is perfectly made and warranted. Lower left features the printer’s details Lith. of Nagel & Weingartner, 74 Fulton St. New York.

Framed and glazed 51cm x 32.5cm. The rear frame mounting marked COLT ADVERT, c: 1854? (from Commander Ward, Bapty & Co., 1944) £2500-3500 63

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201.

A FINE AND RARE CASED PAIR OF PRESENTATION QUALITY SILVER MOUNTED 80-BORE COOPER’S PATENT HAMMERLESS PEPPERBOX REVOLVERS BY WILLIAMS & POWELL OF LIVERPOOL, 3.5inch six barrel fluted cylinders engraved with scrolling foliage at the muzzles, border and finely engraved rounded actions decorated with a serpent to the right side and Cooper’s patent details to the left, blued ring triggers, blued sliding safeties, border and scroll engraved backstraps engraved with the owner’s initials, the stepped butts with traps engraved

with scrolling foliage and the maker’s details THOS. WILLIAMS LIVERPOOL, contained in their blue baize lined mahogany case, the lid with maker’s trade label, complete with commensurate accessories comprising nipple key, turnscrews, starting and cleaning rod, nipple pot, cap pot, white metal three-way flask by Dixon, white metal cap dispenser by Allport, bullet and ball mould with blued sprue cutter, and two further Eley cap tins, the outside of the lid with brass escutcheon engraved Presented to Mr Light by Mr Moss. £6000-8000 65

202.

A VERY RARE .750 CALIBRE NEW LAND PATTERN FLINTLOCK MUSKET, 42inch sighted barrel, flat lock stamped with a crown over GR, full stocked with crisp Ordnance marks dating to 1802, regulation brass mounts, scarce and original swollen ramrod. Fore-end cap lacking. £3000-4000 66

203.

A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK SHORT LAND PATTERN VOLUNTEER BROWN BESS, 42inch sighted barrel engraved LONDON, bevelled lock signed CLARK, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, various stocker’s and rack marks, the butt plate tang engraved N-Y over 49, steel ramrod. £2000-3000

204.

A VERY RARE .650 CALIBRE INDIA PATTERN 1797 FLINTLOCK SERGEANT’S CARBINE, 37.25inch sighted barrel, border engraved bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, various Ordnance and stocker’s marks. £2000-3000

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205.

A BAVARIAN 15-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY F. FAKLER IN AICHACH, 31.5inch etched damascus barrels, the sighting rib inlaid in gold with the maker’s details, within a border of inlaid silver scrolling foliage, border engraved locks decorated with game within landscape scenes, half stock finely carved at the butt with a hunting scene, wood and blued steel mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod. £800-1200

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206.

A SCARCE BAVARIAN 20-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED DETONATING MECHANISM PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN, 31.75inch sighted damascus barrels, border and scroll engraved breech and tang set with a yellow metal maker’s tablet, chiselled steel locks carved in the form of a hare to one side and a wolf on the other, half stock finely carved with a stag on the butt and wolf beneath the fore-end, border and scroll engraved white metal mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a stag, the ramrod pipe a wolf’s mouth, horn topped wooden ramrod. £800-1200

207.

A BAVARIAN 11-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN FOR SHOT AND BALL BY F FACKLER IN AICHACH, 31inch sighted etched damascus barrels, the sighting rib inlaid in gold with the maker’s details, gold lined breeches, scroll engraved tang, border and scroll engraved locks, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, the butt carved with wolf in a landscape, wooden and steel mounts. £800-1200

208.

A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK PAGET CARBINE, 16inch sighted barrel, stepped and bolted locked stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER cross the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, saddle bar mounted on the left side, swivel ramrod. £1600-1800

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209.

A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK POTSDAM SERVICE MUSKET, 41inch sighted barrel, stepped lock engraved POTZDAMMAGAZ, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the side plate with Royal cypher, steel ramrod, modern sling, complete with bayonet. Splitting and repairs to fore-end. £700-900 210. A .650 CALIBRE PATTERN 1776 FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON CARBINE OF ELLIOT TYPE, 28inch sighted barrel, border engraved bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stock with various stamps and some repairs, regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. See pages 63 and 98 of British Military Firearms

by Blackmore. £1100-1500 211.

A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK INDIA PATTERN CARBINE, 26inch sighted barrel, border engraved bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked, pierced through the comb, regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Cock steps off the sear. £800-1200 70

212. A RARE .650 CALIBRE PATTERN 1843 JUNIOR CADET PERCUSSION CARBINE, 26.5inch sighted barrel with various Ordnance stamps at the breech, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR over TOWER and dated 1847, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, trigger guard tang stamped with the rack number 15, steel ramrod. See page 40 of British Military Longarms by D W Bailey and page 279 of British Military Firearms by Blackmore. £300-500 213.

A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN MATCHLOCK BARREL AND BAYONET, 50inch sighted barrel chiselled with geometric designs at the muzzle and highlighted in gilt, fitted with a Sangin or bayonet, chiselled with foliage and geometric designs.

Butt lacking form stock. £150-250 214.

AN INDIAN MATCHLOCK LONGGUN, 46inch sighted barrel with flared muzzle and chiselled at the breech, full stocked, together with another similar.

(2) £100-150

215.

A SCARCE .750 CALIBRE EARLY PAGET CARBINE VARIANT, 20.25inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown above GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the left side mounted with a saddle bar and ring, the butt incised 70 1d 18, swivel ramrod. Possibly for the 1st Dragoons. See pages 63 and 64 of British Military Longarms 1715-1815 by D W Bailey. £1800-2500 71

216.

A .577 CALIBRE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK SERVICE MUSKET, 39.5inch sighted barrel, plain lock, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, to include spur trigger guard, steel ramrod. £300-500 217.

A .650 BELGIAN FLINTLOCK CARBINE, 29 inch sighted barrel, plain bevelled and stepped lock, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, steel ramrod. £300-500 AN 11MM OBSOLETE CALIBRE 218.

COMBLAIN RIFLE, 22.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the brass action stamped COMBLAIN BREVETE 2763, half stocked with brass and steel mounts. Smoothbored. £300-500

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A DEACTIVATED .303 CALIBRE SHORT 219.

MAGAZINE LEE ENFIELD RIFLE MKIII OR SMLE, 25.25inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, the wrist mount dated 1911, canvas sling, together with a 1907 Pattern hooked quillon bayonet dated 1911 and a standard 1907 Pattern bayonet by Wilkinson dated 1918, both with scabbards, complete with EU deactivation certificate. (3) £600-800 220.

A 5-BORE CONTINENTAL PERCUSSION RIFLE, 29inch sighted octagonal barrel signed indistinctly on the top flat, half stocked, modern with steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. £400-600

221.

A 19TH CENTURY 1.25 INCH BORE PERCUSSION PUNT GUN, 97.25inch tapering sighted barrel, short broad stock with bolted mounts, the trigger pierced for a lanyard. Painted pale grey over all and nipple lacking. £600-800 222.

AN OBSOLETE CALIBRE .360 SNIDER ACTION ROOK RILFE BY BAKER, 25inch sighted octagonal barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, the top of the breech marked SNIDER’S PATENT, border engraved lock signed BAKER-LONDON No. 1081, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, steel mounts. Action at fault, pin lacking and horn fore-end cap chipped. £150-250

223.

AN ANTIQUE .177 CALIBRE BSA UNDERLEVER LIGHT AIR RIFLE, 17.25inch barrel, the top of the reservoir etched with the BSA STANDARD details, serial no. L22862, the stock with chequered inserts, retains most of its original finish, together with a plated powder measure and a plain copper pistol flask. (3) £200-300 224.

A 50-BORE AMERICAN PERCUSSION PLAINS RIFLE, 36.75inch sighted octagonal heavy barrel inlaid with white metal bands at the muzzle and breech and engraved with scrolling foliage on the top flat, further stamped S. DAY N.Y. WARRANTED, border and scroll engraved back action lock engraved with a hare, half stocked with steel and white metal mounts to include foliate engraved pierced plates, pierced steel patchbox released by a sprung button, the underside of the butt with small nipple trap, set trigger, brass capped wooden ramrod. £1000-1500

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225.

A 19TH CENTURY POWDER HORN, 15in polished natural horn body with faceted and ring turned decoration, the stopper carved in the form of a clenched fist, the base insert decorated with scrolling foliage and A DETACHED ENFIELD PERCUSSION 228. flowerheads and set with a gilt suspension ring.

LOCK, border engraved and stamped 1856 over £200-300 TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, various Ordnance stamps. £60-90

AN 18TH CENTURY POWDER HORN, 226.

32cm natural form polished and carved body, the base with wooden insert, various incisions 1769 WD TB WR DE etc. £150-250

227.

A GREENER FIRING POINT AMMUNITION STAND, for .22 calibre containing two various .22 cleaning accessories, together with a twist-on muzzle protector, nine shot dispensers, Sykes, Hawksley etc., and two boxed modern James Dixon replica powder flasks. (13) £100-150

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229.

A VICTORIAN PERCUSSION ENFIELD PRIVATE’S COMBINATION TOOL, turnscrew, pricker, nipple key, oil bottle and worm. £60-90

230.

A THREE WAY PERCUSSION POWDER FLASK, sprung gilt top, lacquered copper body, gilt base with two pivoting covers. Dirt crust to the front and one small dent to the rear. £100-150

231.

AN EXTENSIVE JAMES DIXON & SONS MECHANISED LOADING SUITE, to include brass mounted mechanical iron hand cranked powder loader, with japanned hopper, marked POWDER, the frame with manufacturer’s patent details, together with its companion shot dispenser, associated trays and dies, cast iron treadle operated lathe form capper, two Erskine & Co. loaders and dies. All removed from a gun shop in Kent believed to have been Metcalfes. £1000-1500

232.

A SUBSTANTIAL 18TH CENTURY IRON MAN TRAP, blacksmith made, with semi circular teethed trap, 97cm wide over all approx. Following the widespread enclosure of previously common lands in England, poaching became a necessity for many of the rural poor who had lost their livelihoods with the common lands. Man traps were commonly used by estates in the 18th and early 19th centuries to deter and catch poachers. The first ban on their use was introduced in 1826, although they could be used under licence until 1861. £300-400 75

ILLUSTRATED BRITISH 233.

FIREARMS PATENTS 1714-1853,

by Stephen V. Grancsay and Merrill Lindsay, complete with companion folio of prints. £80-120

A GOOD COPY OF 234.

THREE-WAY POWDER FLASK, the brass mounted red leather wrapped tapering body with screwoff base, pivoting top and sprung nozzle. £250-350

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235.

A THREE-WAY POWDER FLASK, the brass mounted brown leather wrapped tapering body with screw-off base, pivoting top and sprung nozzle. £350-450

236.

BOOKS: ANGELO DOMENICO (1717?-1802) THE SCHOOL OF FENCING (L’ECOLE DES ARMES), trans. Rowlandson, publ. London 1787, with 47 engraved plates by Ruyland & Hall after J. Gruyn, well rebound and boxed, and with separate original front board with owner’s name Capt. ? Barlow R.Ay from Capt. J.E. Parker R. Ay. Defects. £400-600

237.

BOOKS: THOMAS ROWLANDSON, LOYAL VOLUNTEERS OF LONDON & ENVIRONS, Infantry & Cavalry in their respective Uniforms, Representing the whole of the MANUAL, PLATOON & FUNERAL Exercise in 87 plates..., publ.

Ackermann London, 1798-99, first edition early issue, hand coloured engraved title plate, and 86 further plates, many highlighted in gold and silver, rebound and boxed. £1000-1500

1889, together with OLD SWORD PLAY, publ. London, H. Grevel & Co., New York, B. Westermann & Co., 1892, limited edition 24/300, Bishopsgate Institute with withdrawn stamp, and STEINMETZ, THE ROMANCE OD DUELLING, publ. Chapman & Hall, 1868. (4) £100-200

238.

OF FENCING INTEREST: ten hand coloured engravings after J. Gruyn’s illustrations for Angelo Domenico’s The School of Fencing (L’Ecole des Armes), mounted and unframed. (10) £100-150

241.

BOOKS: SIR WILLIAM HOPE (BARONET BALCOMIE), NEW METHOD OF FENCING, second edition, publ. Edinburgh 1717, folding Scheme of Laws and partial folding plate present (a/f), rebound. Defects. £100-150

239.

BOOKS: DR HENRI MOSER CHARLOTTENFELS, ORIENTALISCHE SAMMLUNG, Oriental Arms of the Bern History Museum, publ. 1955, in slip case.

242.

GEORGE WALLIS OF HULL, a portrait print of the famous 18th Century restorer and collector of antique arms and curiosa. 41.5cm x 35.5cm. £100-150

BOOKS: ALFRED HUTTON, COLD 240.

STEEL, 1st edition, publ. William Clowes & Sons Ltd 77

243.

THE CARDEWRENDLE ROLL, A BIOGRAPHICAL DIRECTORY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY FROM C.1537-1908, edited by Kirsty Bennett, London, Honourable Artillery Company, first edition 2013, limited edition 26/100, 2 vols with dust jackets and slip case.

(2) £100-150

244.

LT-COL M.E.S. LAWS, BATTERY RECORDS OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY 1716-1859, first edition 1952, Royal Artillery Institute Woolwich, William Clowes & Sons. £20-30

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A TROOPER OF POPHAM’S HORSE, the 19inches high, 245. including base, handmade resin sculpture complete with buff leather coat and full compliment of accessories, mounted on a wooden plinth, signed Roy Gregory 1995 to the underside. Colonel’s Edward and Alexander Popham’s regiment of dragoons, whose principal armoury was located at Littlecote House, took part in many of the significant West Country battles of the English Civil War. £800-1000

246.

A WELL MOUNTED ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD HARQUEBUSIER’S HALF ARMOUR, comprising lobster tailed pot, the two-piece skull with turned low comb and traces of tramline decoration, the neck guard of three simulated lames with turned edge, the ear defences with channelled and turned edges, the visor drawn out to a peak and with turned and channelled edges, triple post face guard converging to a

point, complete with companion breast and backplate of characteristic construction with domed brass rivets and tramline decoration, the backplate pierced through by a single shot or musket ball, the whole professionally re-leathered and strapped and mounted on a wooden display stand with a modern buff leather coat. £4000-6000 79

247.

A 17 TH CENTURY ITALIAN CABASSET, of characteristic hammered construction and of almond form, turned shallow brim, domed rivets secure the remains of a leather liner, the interior with one riveted patch to the rear over old lamination. £350-450 249.

AN ITALIAN WHEEL-LOCK COMBINATION TOOL IN THE 17 TH CENTURY STYLE, comprising spanner, powder measure and eprouvette. £150-250 250.

A CHAIN MAIL COIF, of characteristic form composed of interlocking butted links, facial aperture.

Various losses to the rear. £300-400

248.

A PAIR OF 17 TH CENTURY PAULDRONS, each composed from five articulated lames with turned outer edges, the outer lames pierced to receive a strap and mounted with a buckle. Surface patination. £400-600

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251.

A GORGET AND COLLAR IN THE 17 TH CENTURY MANNER, the two-piece shaped front section with raised medial ridge, chiselled linear and foliate decoration, secured to the back section with a stud and keyhole, the collar with turned rim, the back section decorated to match. £200-300

252.

AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD LOBSTER TAILED POT, the ribbed hammered skull with ring finial, shaped brim drawn out to a peak and fitted with an adjustable nasal bar, both struck with marks, the shaped and pierced ear defences with turned rims, four-lame articulated neck defence, later leather strapping to the interior. £1500-2000

253.

AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD LOBSTER TAILED POT OR HELMET, the single piece radial ribbed skull with three-lame tail, shallow peak drawn out to a point, adjustable nasal bar, replacement ear flaps, together with a half mannequin adorned in reproduction Civil War style clothing and accoutrements.

Painted black, generally worn with nibbling to the edges of the lames and peak and some perforation to the lames. £200-400

254.

A 17 TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN HELMET, the two-piece riveted skull with incised linear decoration along the seam and radiating down to the brim, this of shallow stunted form with turned rim and brass domed decoration, the three lame articulated neck guard of almost horizontal position, the whole with domed brass rivets, adjustable nasal bar. Ear defences lacking and general wear and perforations. £400-600

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255.

AN 18TH CENTURY SPANISH HUNTING BELT AND POUCH, the buff leather belt profusely embroidered with scrolling foliage and flower heads in red, green, white and blue threads, the principal cartridge pouch with top flap, subsidiary draw string pouch, both embroidered to match, framed and glazed.

Approximately 108cm. £500-700

256.

A PAIR OF 17 TH CENTURY STONEMASONS DIVIDERS, 72cm over all length, the circular hinge with scrolling foliate braces, the inner arm incised F.B.D.D, each arm end chiselled in the form of a gargoyle from the mouths of which protrude the spike terminals. £250-350

257.

TWO 17 TH CENTURY STYLE COMB MORION, one black and white in the German manner, another of Italian form, probably Victorian, together with a reproduction burgonet. (3) £200-300

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258.

A 17 TH CENTURY DUTCH 18-BORE MATCHLOCK TARGET RIFLE, 48inch sighted twostage barrel, fitted rear, mid and fore-sights, bevelled lock, full stocked, contemporary repairs, weighted butt, the foot or rest carved in the form of a mythical sea creature, iron mounts to include spur trigger guard, set trigger. £800-1200

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259.

AN 18TH CENTURY 22-BORE GERMAN FLINTLOCK RIFLE AND POWDER HORN, 31.25inch sighted octagonal barrel, brass foresight, large rear sight with integral fine sight, mounted on a scrolling foot, stamped JOHANN MARTIN STEIN 1699, border engraved stepped lock signed REICHMANN, set rigger, full stock foliate carved about the brass mounts, the butt with patchbox, horn topped wooden ramrod, together with a brass mounted flattened horn powder flask decorated to the face with a unicorn and a lion in a wooded landscape, the reverse with circular geometric design. The mounting circa 1740 with earlier barrel. £1000-1500 84

260.

A 17 TH CENTURY 28-BORE WHEEL-LOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 15.5inch sighted two-stage barrel, the plain bevelled lock with circular brass mechanism cover chiselled with scrolling foliage within a tramline border, full stock, later, steel trigger guard, later horn topped wooden ramrod. £2500-3500 261.

A WARRING STATES HAN DYNASTY BRONZE SWORD, 47.5cm tapering blade with raised medial ridge, the hollow cast hilt with waisted quadrant form grip, the pommel pierced with two opposing swans. £200-300 262.

A MEDITERRANEAN BRONZE SHORT SWORD, 30cm tapering blade with pronounced medial ridge, characteristic hilt of T-form with bold raised borders. £200-300 263.

A GOOD COPY OF A MEDIEVAL SWORD OF OAKESHOTT TYPE X IN THE LATE 12TH CENTURY STYLE, 84cm broad tapering fullered blade, characteristic hilt with down turned spatulate crossguard and “Brazil Nut” for pommel, leather wrapped wooden grip. Patinated over all. £300-500

264.

A LATE 16TH OR EARLY 17 TH CENTURY SWISS LANDSKNECHT DAGGER, 23.5cm fullered blade, forward curving cross guard with narrow looping fore guard, dome pommel, contained in an associated but period scabbard, together with a further Landsknecht stiletto scabbard. (3) £300-400

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265.

A ONE HUNDRED YEARS WAR PERIOD TWO HANDED BROADSWORD, 101cm flattened diamond section blade inset with a small copper maker’s mark, characteristic hilt with flaring square section quillons, boldly looping front and rear guards composed of square section bars uniting at lozenge form junction points, each set with a brass rosette, the tang struck with a quatrefoil mark, large rectangular pommel decorated to match. £1800-2200 86

266.

A 17 TH CENTURY VENETIAN SCHIAVONA WITH SIGNED HILT, 89.5cm double fullered backsword blade, distinctive basket hilt composed of flattened and scrolling chiselled bars, linear decoration to the front of the basket and plain to the rear, the forward curving quillon with spherical terminal signed to the reverse, characteristic eared brass pommel with circular decoration, ribbed wooden grip. £1200-1400 87

267.

AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY WALLOON BY JOHANNES WUNDES, 83cm hatchet tipped backsword blade heavily struck with the distinctive maker’s mark of Wundes to either side, characteristic hilt composed smaller looping side guard with pierced and foliate embossed insert, larger heart-shaped guard with stippled insert, down turned quillon with large lobed terminal, broad thumb ring, waisted knuckle and side guard inserted into the flattened bun-shaped pommel, wire bound grip with Turk’s heads.

Circa 1610. A group of identical swords exist on display in the Doge’s Palace in Venice. £800-1200 88

268.

AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN PAPENHEIMER RAPIER, 103cm flattened diamond section blade, the ricasso struck with a maker’s mark and KLEIN, characteristic scrolling hilt with shaped and ovoid pierced sprung plates, recurved crossguard with reeded lobed terminals, the quillon block and swelling pommel decorated to match, reeded wire bound grip with bold Turk’s heads. Probably Wilhelm Klein circa 1620-1640. £1600-1800 89

269.

A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S RAPIER, 89.5cm backsword blade, characteristic hilt with shallow dished guard decorated with geometric designs and rococo work, the crossguard with flattened spherical terminals, chevron decorated quillon block, D-shaped knuckle guard, stepped bun-shaped pommel, the whole decorated to match, wire bound grip with Turk’s heads. £1000-1500 90

270.

A 17 TH CENTURY VENETIAN SCHIAVONA, 87.5cm double fullered backsword blade, distinctive basket hilt composed of flattened and scrolling chiselled bars, ovoid pommel, wire bound leather grip. The pommel a Victorian black painted wooden replacement. £400-600 271.

A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S RAPIER, 94cm backsword blade, characteristic hilt with shallow dished guard sparsely chiselled with stylised foliage, the crossguard with flattened spherical terminals, chevron decorated quillon block, D-shaped knuckle guard, spherical pommel, the whole decorated to match, wooden grip with Turk’s heads. The dished guard a contemporary replacement. £500-700 272.

A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD MORTUARY HILTED BROADSWORD, 82.5cm flattened diamond section blade struck with a maker’s mark of three circles or a clover leaf, characteristic hilt chiselled with foliage, the three guard bars linked by dual side bars and with scroll supports, chiselled with chevrons, flattened rounded pommel

decorated to match, wooden grip. £500-700 273.

A 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH TRANSITIONAL RAPIER, 64cm flattened diamond section blade indistinctly signed in the short central fuller, characteristic hilt with pierced lattice shell guard, recurved quillons, reeded quillon block and matching reeded ovoid pommel, reeded wire bound grip with Turk’s heads. £500-700 274.

A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH TRANSITIONAL RAPIER IN EXCAVATED CONDITION, 85cm flattened diamond section blade, re-curved lobed quillons, ribbed stretched ovoid pommel, Turks’ heads. £350-450 275.

A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH TRANSITIONAL RAPIER, 80cm flattened diamond section blade with short central fuller, characteristic hilt, the crossguard with down curled quillon terminals and reeded quillon block, matching reeded ovoid pommel, plain wooden grip. £400-600 91

276.

A 17 TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN RIDING SWORD OR SABRE, 77.5cm fullered blade incised with the running wolf emblem to either side, characteristic steel hilt with recurving cross bar composed of a flaring flattened bar with rounded ends, single looping side guard and large thumb ring, faceted ovoid pommel, leather wrapped wooden grip. £600-800 277.

A SCARCE LATE 17 TH CENTURY FRENCH CUIRASSIER’S SWORD, 92.5cm broadsword blade, characteristic hilt of walloon type composed of a pierced heart-shaped guard with down turned quillon, the half basket hilt composed of rounded waisted bars linked to one side with a diagonal and to the other with a scrolling support, the latter linking to the broad thumb ring, the whole secured to the spherical pommel with screws, faceted and fluted wire bound grip with Turk’s heads. This is probably an example of the so-called 1679 Pattern sword described in the French Ordnance records. It is interesting to note that this sword was discovered with an identical example - struck with a

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mark at the forte in Western Scotland. It has been hypothesised that these originated from Fitzjames’s Horse during the Jacobite rising of 1745. £800-1200 278.

AN 18TH CENTURY SPANISH OFFICER’S SWORD OR BILBO, 89.5cm broadsword blade etched NO ME SAQUES SIN RASON and NO ME ENBAINES SIN HONOUR, characteristic hilt with small brass bowl guard decorated with flowers, D-shaped knuckle bow, quillon lacking, disc pommel, wire bound grip. £300-400 279.

A COMPOSITE EUROPEAN DAGGER, 24cm flattened diamond section multi-fullered blade, pierced with circles and lines and with faceted edges, late 19th century carved ivory hilt, leather wrapped wooden scabbard. £1000-1500

280.

A LATE 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH OFFICER’S SWORD, 85cm flattened diamond section blade deeply struck IN SOLINGEN and with cross forms to either side, characteristic brass hilt with shallow shell guard with linear borders and foliate decoration about the blade, the fluted brass hilt with down turned lobe quillon, D-shaped knuckle guard and spherical pommel, wire bound grip with Turk’s heads. £600-800 AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH OFFICER’S 281.

SWORD, 80cm backsword blade struck with a the Moorish bust maker’s mark of Abraham Smith, characteristic gilt hilt with shallow looping side guards, lobed quillon, D-shaped knuckle guard supported four scrolling support bars to one side and three on the other, spherical pommel, wire bound grip with Turk’s heads. £800-1200

282.

A MEDIEVAL PERIOD DAGGER, 17cm blade, characteristic hilt with down turned guard and disc pommel, contained in its tooled leather scabbard decorated with panels of scrolling foliage, brass chape. £200-300 283.

A LATE 16THH OR EARLY 17 TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN DAGGER, 19.5cm patinated blade, tip lacking, gilt spatulate form crossguard, tapering wooden grip profusely decorated with geometric designs and ring turned on the pommel flat. £150-250 284. A 17 TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN STILETTO OR DAGGER, 19.75cm double fullered flattened diamond section blade crosshatched and faceted along its entire length, the narrow crossguard with lobed terminals, spherical terminal spirally fluted ivory grip, shaped metal scabbard. £800-1200

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285.

A LATE 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH COMBINATION PLUG BAYONET AND HUNTING HANGER, 51cm blade, double edged towards the tip, etched with a neo-classical panel at the forte, marked to the centre with the figure of a Moor, highlighted in gilt, brass hilt, the crossguard with helmeted bust terminals, pommel finial decorated to match, ring turned ivory grip. The head of a Moor was used as a mark by Abraham Smith. For a similar example with identical quillons and pommel see Christies lot 21 16th December 2003 realised £1,195 and Martel Maides lot 536 11th December 2019 realised £1,200. £400-600 286.

AN 18TH CENTURY SPANISH PLUG BAYONET, 32cm flattened diamond section blade stamped Cs. IV to one side, and on the other S.A. D. I. 1791, characteristic turned brass hilt with tapering horn grip, together with another later example TOLEDO 1865, tip chipped. (2) £350-450

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287.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY SPANISH PLUG BAYONET, 20.5cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage, mythical beasts and TOLEDO, highlighted in gilt, characteristic hilt with turned wooden grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard. £100-150 288. A PATINATED 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S RAPIER, 100cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic hilt with shallow dished guard, the crossguard with swollen budform terminals, D-shaped knuckle guard, stepped bunshaped pommel. £350-450 289.

AN 18TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN HUNTING HANGER, 52cm slightly curved blade, the white metal hilt cast and chased with scrolling foliage, down turned shell guard decorated to match, tapering reeded wooden grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard decorated to match. £400-600

290.

A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL HUNTING HANGER BY THE COULAUX BROTHERS, 57.5cm tapering blade with deep double fullers to either side, laurel wreaths, a stand of arms and a montage of hunting emblems, traces of gilt highlights and faded blued ground, pitting, further marked Coulaux Freres Klingenthal at the forte, fine carved ivory hilt decorated in the neoclassical manner with acanthus leaves, reeded grip and boar’s head crossguard. £1500-2000 95

291.

AN 18TH CENTURY GERMAN HUNTING HANGER, 56.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage and boar hunting scenes, further etched to resemble damascus, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, the whole decorated with hunting scenes, polished horn grip. £150-250 292.

A 19 CENTURY FRENCH HUNTING HANGER, 49.5cm double fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage and stands of arms to either side, the brass mounted hilt with dual boar’s heads crossguard, reeded polished bone grip, matching brass pommel, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. In the manner of the French marked Verdier of Paris. £250-350 TH

293.

AN 18TH CENTURY GEORGIAN HANGER, 61.75cm slightly curved fullered blade stamped with a crown over GR above the forte, the brass hilt with down turned shell guard and D-shaped knuckle bow, plain wooden grip. £250-350

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A 17 TH CENTURY HANGER, 44.75cm double fullered blade, characteristic brass hilt, the downturned guard pierced with scrolling foliage and cast with a crowned profile bust, D-shaped knuckle guard, foliate cast pommel, natural stag’s horn grip. £180-220 295.

A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH OFFICER’S OR HUNTING HANGER, 46cm double fullered blade with traces of etched decoration, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and cushion form pommel, natural stag’s horn grip. Tip re-shaped. £220-240 AN 18TH CENTURY SMALL-SWORD, 296.

84.5cm flattened diamond section blade, stamped HEINRICH KOLLE in the short central fullers, characteristic hilt with shallow shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, spherical pommel, later wire bound grip with Turk’s heads. Blades bearing this maker’s name have been found in English swords dating to the period of the Civil War. £400-600

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A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY FRENCH DUELLING RAPIERS, 87cm triangular section incurved blades etched with a maker’s panel for N. GUYOT PARIS, characteristic polished steel hilts with shallow bowl guards and weighted pommels, wire bound fishskin grips, contained in their steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbards. Contemporary repair to one of the scabbards. (2) £500-700 298.

A 19 H CENTURY CONTINENTAL DUELLING RAPIER, 89.5cm triangular section incurved blade, brass hilt with pierced shell guard, chequered ovoid pommel, wire bound fishskin grip. £100-150 TH

299.

AN 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED PORTUGUESE SMALL-SWORD, 80.5cm flattened diamond section blade, the silver hilt with upturned shell guard, marked to the underside, the inside with a gilded beaded border, ovoid pommel and D-shaped knuckle bow decorated to match, spirally fluted and beaded grip gilded to match. £800-1000

300. AN 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED ENGLISH OFFICER’S SWORD, 81cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with the Royal arms at the forte, 1796 style silver hilt with upturned guard, D-shaped knuckle bow hallmarked for London 1794 and with maker’s initials FT, urn form pommel, wire bound grip. Blade with section of patination. £200-300 301.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SMALL SWORD, 77cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with stands of arms and a panel of strapwork, all highlighted in gilt, characteristic copper gilt hilt decorated in thexz``x classical manner with cherubs, roped D-shaped knuckle guard. £450-550 302.

A 17 TH CENTURY SOCKET BAYONET, 18.25cm patinated fullered blade, characteristic hilt with brass collar and pommel, swollen turned horn grip. £80-120

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A VERY RARE FRAMED GEORGE III GUIDON TO THE ISLE OF WIGHT VOLUNTEER CAVALRY, the white silk body finely painted to one side with a crowned GRIII cypher within a blue garter containing the regimental title, the whole within a spray of thistles and roses, the opposing side painted with a 98

crowned shield form crest, tower and VECTIS, within a spray of oak leaves and acorns, surmounted with a blue scroll bearing the regimental title in gold and black, 91.5 x 56cm. Professionally conserved and framed between two sheets of glass. Losses and wear. £2000-3000

304.

A VERY RARE GEORGIAN GUIDON TO THE DENBIGHSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY, the blue silk body painted with opposing red dragons and regimental titles DENBIGHSHIRE YC, all within laurel wreaths, the Prince of Wales feathers centred within a laurel and oak leaf wreath, the opposing side painted

to match, silver bullion trim, 91 x 53cm. Professionally conserved and framed between two sheets of glass.

Losses and wear. £2000-3000

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A FINE AND RARE LATE 18TH CENTURY BASKET HILTED BACKSWORD OF THE GARDE ECOSSAISE, 67cm blade formed as a backsword then transitioning to a broadsword, profusely etched with scrolling foliage and talismanic symbols, further etched with the maker’s details COULLIER RUE ST. HONORE NO.574 A PARIS, characteristic sheet steel basket hilt pierced about with saltire, geometric designs and narrow slots, spirally fluted pommel, wire bound grip, leather backed red velvet liner. This sword forms part of a group of very similar swords, all sharing similar hilts and pommels but with a variety of blade lengths and designs and all associated with the Garde Ecossaise - designed for the close protection of the King of France and composed exclusively of Scottish soldiers. £2400-2800 100

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A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 89.25cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, classical floral sprays, stands of arms, a mounted cavalry officer, the figure of Britannia and the Royal arms, characteristic hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united with circle and cross pierced junction plates, wire bound leather covered grip. £1800-2200 307.

A PATTERN 1828 BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 80.75cm double fullered blade, incised XXX ANDRIA VARARA XXX within the fullers on either side, regulation steel hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart pierced junction plates, the dome shaped pommel incised with a saltire, wire bound fishskin grip. £1400-1800

308. AN OFFICER’S BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD TO THE SCOTS FUSILIERS OF CANADA, 83cm bright blade etched with thistles, regimental motifs, crowned GVR cypher and owner’s name CAPT H A MOYER 1930, regulation steel hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart pierced junction plates, red faced chamois liner, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. £550-650 309.

AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH HUNTING OR PILLOW SWORD, 60cm tapering flattened diamond section blade stamped with a series of Xs in the central fuller, cruciform hilt with turned agate terminals to the crossguard and pommel, reeded wooden grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard, the throat with agate frog stud. Damage to one terminal. See Bonhams 29th April 2010, The Per T. Norheim Collection. £400-600 101

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A MID-18TH CENTURY CAVALRY TROOPER’S BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 88.5cm broad triple fullered blade struck with a crescent moon to either side (Martinez?), characteristic three quarter basket hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by a central flattened saltire form plate, the whole uniting to a ring beneath the incised domed pommel, wire bound leather covered grip. Repair to one flattened bar. See Pg 229, Cyril Mazansky, British Basket Hilted Swords. £1800-2200 102

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A MID-18TH CENTURY CAVALRY TROOPER’S BACKSWORD, 89.5cm double fullered blade, struck with a Fleur-de-Lis to either side, multiple edge nicks, characteristic three quarter basket hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by flattened saltire form plates, the whole united to a ring beneath the bun-shaped pommel, spirally fluted fishskin covered grip. See Pg 94-95, Cyril Mazansky, British Basket Hilted Swords. £1000-1500

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AN 1828 PATTERN SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 81.5Ccm double fullered blade, with traces of an etched foliate panel at the forte, regulation steel hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart-pierced junctions plates, the whole united by a ring beneath the incised dome pommel, wire bound fishskin grip. £700-900 313.

A SCOTTISH LOCHABER AXE IN THE 18TH CENTURY MANNER, 39cm elongated head drawn to an upturned tip and fitted with securing ring and bracing straps, dismounting hook and spiked hoot, later wooden haft, 188cm. £400-600

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A MID-18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK, 36cm clean blade struck with three Ordnance type marks, characteristic carved wooden hilt with brass mounts, basket weave grip, contained in its tooled leather brass mounted scabbard, together with a later matching companion knife and fork. £1500-2000

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A SCOTTISH LOCHABER AXE IN THE 18TH CENTURY MANNER, 39cm elongated head drawn to an upturned tip and fitted with securing ring and bracing straps, dismounting hook and spiked hoot, later wooden haft, 188cm. £400-600

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A BRASS HILTED SCOTTISH MILITARY DIRK, 32cm 17th Century fullered clipped back blade, formed from a backsword, characteristic narrow shouldered brass hilt with narrow disc form pommel with foliate tang button, ring turned grip. For similar examples see the Royal Museum of Scotland, The Glasgow Art Gallery. Literature: see Early Military Dirks In The Scottish United Services Museum by Norman, The Scottish Dirk by Forman See also Lot 200 Bonhams The Scottish Sale 13th April 2016 realised £16,250 including premium. £3000-4000

317.

AN IMPRESSIVE 19TH CENTURY RAM’S HORN AND SILVER PLATE TABLE SNUFF MULL, the double horns flanking the foliate silver plated mull with hinged lid and ram’s head feet, plate marks indistinct, 43cm wide over all. £350-450 A SCOTTISH LETTER 318.

OPENER, in the form of an early basket hilted broadsword. 22.5cm. £100-150

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A LATE 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK OF GLASGOW INTEREST, 27.5cm clean double fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with Celtic strapwork, white metal pommel cap set with the crest of the Mayor of Glasgow, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, decorated with Celtic strap work and entwined dragons, the upper mount also bearing the Mayoral crest, the upper mount also stamped with maker’s name of R.G. LAWRIE, complete with companion knife and fork and hanging strap. Mounts test as silver. £2000-3000 105

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OF 93RD (SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS ) REGIMENT INTEREST THE SWORD AND DIRK ENSEMBLE OF GENERAL SIR JOHN EWART KCB, comprising the dirk, 30.5cm double fullered blade with faceted back edge, etched with scrolling foliage, thistles, crowned VR cyphers, regimental motif and Cape of Good Hope battle honour, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with oak leaves and thistles, canted faceted stone pommel, carved basket weave wooden grip set with polished metal studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard decorated to match, the reverse with old family label and the middle mount bearing owners initials, complete with companion knife and fork, together with a plated regulation basket hilted broadsword by Leckie, Graham & Co of Glasgow, complete with chamois liner, silk tassel and scabbard, accompanied with a framed and glazed contemporary magazine article highlighting the various military exploits of the General, including various sabre cuts acquired while capturing the enemies colours at Secunderbagh and the loss of an arm at Cawnpore. £3500-4500 107

321.

A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH PIPER’S DIRK TO THE SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS, 30cm blade with faceted back edge by Robert Mole & Sons of Birmingham, etched with scrolling foliage, characteristic white metal mounted hilt, carved basket weave wooden grip set with brass studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the upper mount incised SEA.D. over 3. £350-450

scrolling foliage, crowned GVR cypher and regimental title, characteristic brass mounted hilt decorated with thistles and a stone, carved basket weave horn grip set with brass studs and regimental crest, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

Leather lacking from front of scabbard. £350-450

A SILVER MOUNTED SGIAN DUBH 324.

TO THE ARGYLE AND SUTHERLAND AN INTERESTING VICTORIAN SCOTTISH HIGHLANDERS, 8.5cm fullered blade with faceted 322. back edge, patinated, characteristic hilt with carved OFFICER’S DIRK SCABBARD TO THE 71ST REGIMENT OF FOOT, the leather wrapped wooden basket weave wooden grip set with studs and the scabbard with gilt mounts, the upper mount with regimental crest, contained in its silver mounted leather crowned regimental device, the remainder with thistles, scabbard. one lacking, each of the mounts engraved by a different £200-300 generation of the same family, Donald McCrae 1st Battalion Ypres 1915, GEO.McCRAE ROYAL SCOTS. 325. OF ABERDEEN NATIONAL RESERVE KOHIMA 1944, ALISTER McCRAE THE BLACK INTEREST: A SGIAN DUBH, 8.25cm fullered blade WATCH CAMP DOGWOOD IRAQ 2003. with faceted back edge, the white metal mounted hilt £400-500 decorated with thistles, plain wooden grip set with a stone and an enamelled regimental badge, contained in 323.

A 5TH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS OF its white metal mounted scabbard. Composite.

CANADA SGIAN DUBH, 9.75cm blade etched with £300-400 108

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A WHITE METAL MOUNTED SCOTTISH DIRK IN THE 18TH CENTURY MANNER, 25.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with heart-pierced wheel pommel, foliate form tang nut, carved wooden basket weave grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard. £600-800 327.

AN 18TH CENTURY KING’S OWN BORDERERS POWDER FLASK, 23cm natural horn body incised KING’S OWN BORDERERS, decorated with various geometric designs and dated 1748. £100-200 328.

TWO 19TH CENTURY HORN POWDER SCOOPS, one branded with the initials TK, together with four 19th Century powder horns and a bag of flints recovered from the wreck of The Earl of Abergavenny, mostly for musket and a few for pistol. (7) £200-300

329.

A SCOTTISH HORN QUAICH, with silver roundel engraved SGUAB AS’I (“sweep it away”), together with five various circular plaid brooches and a miniature sporran brooch. (7) £100-150 330.

A 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH TARGE OR SHIELD, 46cm diameter leather covered body with domed brass rivet decoration in the form of a star burst, the reverse with shoulder sling and arms braces. By tradition believed to have been made for GIVR visit to Scotland, though probably later. £400-600 331.

A STERLING SILVER BLACK ENAMELLED CARD CASE, the lid bearing the arms of Clan Mackenzie and the motto Luceo Non Uro, 10 x 8cm. £300-400

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A FINE INDIAN ARMY HORSE’S HEAD PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE MADRAS ARTILLERY, 70.5cm sharply curved blade etched with diminishing crescents, finely chiselled gilt horse’s head stirrup hilt, the knuckle guard formed from entwined serpents, their heads forming the down turned quillon, gilt mounted red velvet covered wooden scabbard decorated with borders of scrolling foliage, faceted suspension rings passing through acanthus bud mounts, the throat with maker’s panel P. Augier and presentation inscription From the Non-Commissioned Officer’s and Matrosses of Captain M H Court’s Company of Madras 110

Artillery employed at the capture of Amboyna & its dependencies in the year 1810 to Captain Court as a small testimony of the respect & admiration they have for him. In February 1810 a force of three ships carrying detachments of the Madras Artillery and the Madras European Regiment attacked the Dutch Spice Island of Amboyna. Captain Major Court commanded the shore party which also included Marines and some Seamen totalling 401 men in all. After the successful capture of Amboyna the remaining major Spice Islands surrendered without bloodshed or resistance. £5000-7000

333.

A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH COURT SWORD, 78.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreath and a stand of arms, characteristic copper gilt hilt, the down turned guard applied with thistles and a crowned VR cypher, D-shaped knuckle guard, crown pommel, wire bound grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Applied crown plaque to reverse of guard. Repair beneath fixed lower mount. £250-300

A 1788 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S 335.

SWORD, 81cm curved fullered blade etched with stands of arms, talismanic symbols and two mounted cavalry officer’s, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed leather grip. No scabbard. £350-450

336.

A SCARCE 1796 PATTERN QUILLBACKED CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 89.5cm pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with a A 1788 PATTERN NCO’S SWORD, 87cm 334. maker’s panel GILL’S WARRANTED, regulation steel slightly curved triple fullered blade by Woolley, regulation stirrup hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed fishskin steel scabbard with maker’s panel. See Chapter 9 The grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard, the British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912 by Richard Dellar for a upper mount fitted for a suspension strap and engraved discussion on swords of this type. with the maker’s name. Pitting to mounts. £1500-2500 £600-900

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A VERY RARE EAST INDIA COMPANY 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 76cm curved double fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, floral sprays, stands of arms, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating the rampant lion emblem of the EIC within a laurel wreath, lion’s head pommel, wire bound ribbed ivory grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard complete with knot. £2500-3500 112

338.

A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S UNDRESS SWORD, 87cm blade with hatchet tip, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound leather covered grip. Langets removed and scabbard lacking. £600-800 339.

A GEORGIAN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SPADROON, 82.75cm blade by Runkel of Solingen, etched with floral sprays, stands of arms, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed ivory grip. No scabbard. £250-350 340.

A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, floral sprays, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, the latter two centred with in a rayed star or sun burst, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, urn pommel, wire bound grip, contained in its steel scabbard. The rayed star or sun burst that surrounds the cyphers is perhaps reflective of the

Coldstream Guards regimental motif. Scabbard pierced above the chape to one side. £800-1200 AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S 341.

SWORD, 76.5cm curved blade with traces of gilt highlights, to include floral sprays, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a crowned GR cypher, lion’s head pommel, wire bound ribbed ivory grip, chipped. £250-350 342.

A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SPADROON, 82cm blade decorated with crowned GRIII cyphers, steel stirrup hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, reeded wooden grip, contained in a 1796 Pattern infantry officer’s scabbard, together with a Continental naval(?) sword marked to the 1ST CITY OF LONDON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS, brass hilt with crown pommel, wire bound leather grip, contained in its scabbard, repaired, and a Victorian Royal Naval officer’s sword, complete with scabbard, folding sideguard lacking. (3) £400-500

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A VERY RARE 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE 7TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (ROYAL FUSILIERS), 81cm, broad flattened diamond section blade by Eginton, etched with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, the figure of Britannia, crowned Royal Arms, crowned GR cyphers and crowned regimental device surmounted by 7th, regulation copper gilt hilt, the inside of the shell guard applied with a crowned regimental device to either side, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn pommel, wire bound grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s panel. Wear to lower scabbard leather. £400-600 A GEORGIAN CAVALRY OFFICER’S 344.

PART SABRE, 43.5cm blade profusely etched with scrolling foliage, an officer, a figure of Britannia, GILL’S WARRANTED, and a crowned Royal arms, copper gilt stirrup hilt, the langets decorated with mounted cavalry officers, bold horse’s head pommel, chequered ivory grip. Lower portion of blade lacking. £300-400

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A GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK, 41cm flattened 345. diamond section fullered blade etched EDWARD EDWARDS OWEN 1794-1838, characteristic copper gilt hilt with cushion pommel, the reeded ivory grip with engraved central copper band with traces of a rampant lion, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Scabbard leather replaced, together with a further Georgian naval dirk, 35cm flattened diamond section fullered blade, copper gilt anchor form hilt with tapering ivory grip. (2) There is an Edward Edwards Owen listed as a Lieutenant in 1827 in the Navy List. £300-500

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A GEORGIAN HANGER, 63.5cm curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, shortened, copper gilt stirrup hilt with lion’s head pommel, chequered ivory grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £300-400 347.

A GEORGIAN LIGHT COMPANY OFFICER’S SWORD, 69.5cm sharply curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, the figure of Britannia, the figure of Justice and a stand of arms and a crowned Royal arms, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound fishskin grip. £350-450 348.

A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 79cm fullered blade by Cooper & Craven, decorated with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, an infantry officer and crowned GR cypher, all highlighted in gilt with traces of a faded blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, urn shaped pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its

engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. £350-450 A LATE 18TH CENTURY NAVAL OFFICER’S 349.

FIVE BALL HILT SPADROON, 81cm blade etched with foliage, floral sprays, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, regulation copper five-ball hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, looping side guard, cushion pommel, reeded ivory grip with copper band decorated with a crowned fouled anchor, contained in its engraved copper mounted tooled leather scabbard. £1000-1500 AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S 350.

SWORD, 81.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation gilt stirrup hilt, the langets engraved with fouled anchors, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s panel for MITCHELL & SON PORTSMOUTH. £300-400

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A GEORGIAN SWORD TO COMMODORE DANCE, 80.5cm flattened diamond section fullered blade, gilt washed hilt with upturned shell guard, engraved to the interior with opposing panels of stands of arms, the D-shaped knuckle guard broadening at the midpoint and with oval plaque engraved COMMODORE SIR NATHANIEL DANCE to one side and R.E.I.V to the other, flattened lion’s head pommel, reeded ivory grip. Commodore Sir Nathaniel Dance was most famous for averting the certain destruction of a large and valuable convoy by the use of deception and daring - for which he was awarded a Knighthood.

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BRITISH), Three quarter length portrait of Colonel Sir Charles Dance K.H. after the original study for “The Waterloo Banquet at Apsley House 1836”, oil on canvas, 52 x 42cm, in gilt gesso frame. Tears. The banquet was held at Apsley House on the anniversary of Waterloo - the original large painting hangs at Apsley House, London, while the studies are at the National Portrait Gallery, London and ENGLISH SCHOOL (EARLY 19TH CENTURY), Shoulder length portrait of Commodore Sir Nathaniel Dance, oil on canvas, 58.5 x 49cm, in giltwood and gesso frame. (3) £1000-1500

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AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD TO JOESPH WILLIAM CRABBE (SIC) HMS UNITE, 81cm fullered blade with traces of etched decoration to include scrolling foliage and crowned GR cypher’s, the back edge of the forte etched with owner’s details, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s table for Drury.

The French 40 gun ship Imperieuse was captured from the French by Admiral Gell on the 11th of October 1793 and renamed Unite in 1804. Joseph William Crabb entered the Navy on the 4th of September 1801 as a Midshipman on the Royal Sovereign then Acasta, Doris, Diamond, Chiffonne and then the Unite under Captain

Henry Chamberlayne. Crabb was involved with the capture of numerous ships, Il Ronco, Nettuno and the Touile - promoted Lieutenant. Wounded in the groin by a Langridge shot. 1811 Capture of the Dromadaire.

Commanding Unite’s boats he cut out the St. Francois de Paul and later the same day took three merchant ships. Gazetted twice. After a four hour running fight with the Persanne Crabbe, senior lieutenant again distinguished himself and gazetted. The scabbard leather is replaced which is covered in a letter from Wilkinson Sword dated 1966, accompanied by various letters and research dating to 1966. It has been suggested that Crabb’s exploits form part of the basis for Hornblower. £3000-4000 117

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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY MIDSHIPMAN’S HANGER, 65.75cm fullered blade, patinated, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt, the langets chased with crowned fouled anchors, wire bound chequered wooden grip, flat lion’s head pommel, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Repair to scabbard leather. £250-350 354.

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY MIDSHIPMAN’S HANGER, 69cm fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths a stand of arms and a crowned GR cypher, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt, the langets chased with fouled anchors, wire bound chequered wooden grip. £250-350

356.

A FRENCH CUIRASSIER’S ANXIII SWORD, 97cm double fullered blade with hatchet point, Borson, Aply and Lobstein poincons to the forte, dated 1814 on the back edge, regulation four-bar brass hilt the knuckle guard stamped 225 and bearing matching poincon, wire bound ribbed leather grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard. £800-1200

357.

A FRENCH CUIRASSIER’S ANXIII SWORD, 85.5cm double fullered blade with spear point, various rubbed stamps to the forte and dated 1810 on the back edge, regulation four-bar brass hilt the knuckle guard stamped 142 and bearing, amongst others a Borson poincon, ribbed leather grip, buff knot, contained in its steel scabbard marked 143 7.

355.

AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY MIDSHIPMAN’S £1000-1500 HANGER, 67cm fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths a stand of arms and a crowned 358.

A SWISS MODEL 1800/1817 INFANTRY GR cypher, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt, the langets OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm blade decorated with chased with fouled anchors, wire bound chequered foliage and stands of arms, regulation brass hilt with wooden grip, cracked to top. down turned guard set with a Swiss cross, D-shaped £250-350 knuckle guard, casque pommel, chequered wooden grip. Scabbard lacking. £250-350 118

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A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SMALLSWORD, 77.5cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and a maker’s panel for COULAUX KLINGENTHAL, characteristic hilt decorated with classical symbols, D-shaped knuckle bow, reeded wooden grip, contained in its leather scabbard. Metal parts painted gold and chape replaced. £150-250 A 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN SOCIETY 360.

OR MASONIC SWORD, 76cm plated blade etched with scrolling foliage, owner’s name and Lodge details, maker’s panel for BOSTON REGALIA CO BOSTON, characteristic hilt with chain guard, casque pommel and wooden grip, contained in its engraved brass scabbard. £100-150

361.

A 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 83.5cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths and stands of arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt, the down turned guard decorated with an anchor and oak leaves, D-shaped knuckle guard, spherical pommel, two-piece fluted mother-o’-pearl grips, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Scabbard complete but fragile. £450-550 362.

A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH OFFICER’S SWORD, 77cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths and stands of arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt, the down turned guard decorated with a lion dormant on a shield upon a bed of arms, ornate knuckle guard and mounts decorated in the classical manner, reeded mother-o’pearl grips, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard by Salter, decorated naval motifs. Salter is known to have mounted trophy blades and prepared scabbards for trophy swords, this one in two parts and with chape lacking. £650-750 119

363.

AN 18TH HUSSARS OFFICER’S MAMELUKE, 77cm curved clipped back blade etched with scrolling foliage, a laurel wreath, regimental device and crowned VR cypher, regulation copper gilt hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and applied with a regimental device, two-piece riveted ivory grips, grip chipped, contained in its plated steel scabbard with scrolling foliate copper gilt pierced mounts, complete with sword bag. £1000-1500 364.

A GVR 2ND LIFE GUARDS OFFICER’S SWORD, 94cm blade by ROGERS & CO. etched with scrolling foliage regimental motif, battle honours, owner’s initials G.M.W and a crowned GVR cypher, regulation pierced steel hilt with applied brass regimental cypher and domed rivet decoration, brass back strap, wire bound fishskin grip. £1000-1500

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A WILLIAM IV FIRST LIFEGUARDS OFFICER’S SWORD, 94.5cm blade etched with a crowned WIVR cypher above a laurel wreath to either side, further etched with a maker’s panel for ANDREWS, 9 PALL MALL regulation pierced steel hilt with applied crowned brass regimental cypher and domed rivet decoration, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. William Andrews succeeded his father John Andrews in 1826 and was based at 9 Pall Mall until 1868. £1000-1500 366.

AN E II R LIFEGUARDS OFFICER’S SWORD, 94.5cm clean blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 72120 etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motif, full battle honours and an EIIR cypher, retains all of its original polish on a matt grey ground, regulation pierced plated hilt applied with the regimental motif in brass, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £1000-1500 AN 1887 PATTERN HEAVY CAVLRY 367.

OFFICER’S UNDRESS SWORD TO THE 17 TH LANCERS, 88.75cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no.

39207 for 1902, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned EVIIR cypher, crowned Royal Arms, regimental motif and owner’s crest, demi-lion holding a boar’s head, and initials - Evans family, regulation pierced steel hilt with wire bound patent solid hilt, contained in its steel scabbard. £600-800 AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY 368.

OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE 18TH HUSSARS, 88cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 29696 for 1889, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, regimental motif and battle honours to Waterloo, regulation threebar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. £500-700 369.

AN EAST INDIA COMPANY MADRAS ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, 72.5cm pipe backed blade etched with the EIC rampant lion emblem and MADRAS ARTILLERY, rubbed, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, chipped, contained in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. £300-400 121

370.

AN 1853 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 87cm clean fullered blade, regulation steel three-bar hit, chequered leather grips, contained in its steel scabbard. £200-300 371.

A RARE BRASS HILTED 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD TO THE WESTMORLAND YEOMANRY CAVALRY, 82cm curved fullered blade by REEVES, regulation threebar brass hilt engraved W.Y.C. over 4, ribbed leather covered grip, contained in its brass scabbard engraved W.Y.C. over 1 beneath the throat. £300-400 372.

AN 1899 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 82.5cm clean fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation steel hilt with half bowl guard, chequered two-piece leather grips, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard dated 1901. Stitching parting on the scabbard leather. £400-600

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A 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S 373.

SWORD, 88.5cm blade with various Ordnance stamps at the forte and dated 1916, regulation steel hilt with bowl guard with good traces of green and tan paint, chequered ergonomic grip, contained in its steel scabbard with good amounts of tan paint and various Ordnance stamps, dated 1916 and OX H - Oxfordshire Hussars. £280-320 AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S 374.

SWORD, 83cm blade by McBride & Sons, serial no.

99156, etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, regulation brass Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, no scabbard, together with another similar with scabbard, possible WWA. (2) £180-220

375.

A VICTORIAN PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE RIFLES BY MAPPIN BROS, 82.5cm clean blade by MAPPIN BROS London Bridge, profusely and finely etched with scrolling foliage and strap work, crowned VR cypher, ornate stand of arms CAMBRIDGESHIRE RIFLES and the presentation inscription, PRESENTED TO CHARLES CATLING ESQRE CAPTAIN OF THE 5TH CAMBRIDGESHIRE RIFLE VOUNTEERS BY THE OFFICERS, NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES UNDER HIS COMMAND MARCH 10TH 1863, the white metal hilt finely pierced and chiselled with scrolling foliage, oak leaves, acorns and a crowned strung bugle horn, back strap and pommel decorated to match, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard decorated to match. See The Gary Bates Collection Part 1 Bonhams July 2012. Catling was appointed Captain on the 21st of August 1860 and served as such until his retirement in 1872. He was High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire in 1880 and resided at Needham Hall. £2500-3500 123

376.

A CLEAN 1857 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEERS OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm blade

by Wilkinson, serial no. 5280 for 1854, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, regimental motif and owner’s crest, a burning hill, and motto, STAND FAST, regulation pierced brass hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard. Probably Lieutenant Robert Grant (as of 1860) who joined in Oct 1854 and went on to become Lt.-General who commanded the Royal Engineers during the 1885 Sudan Campaign. Born in Bombay, India in 1837, Grant attended Harrow and ended up being appointed a GCB in 1902. £400-600

AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S 378.

PRESENTATION SWORD, 81.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cypher’s, regulation gilt Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, folding side guard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount engraved GIRDED ON LORD H. THYNNE as Knight of the Shire FOR SOUTH WILTS July 19 1865, AND ON LORD C. BRUCE as Knight of the Shire FOR NORTH WILTS JUKLY 24 1865 T.H.A. POYNDER High Sheriff, complete with dress belt. Knight of the Shire refers to the formal title of a Member of Parliament. £400-600

377.

A BIRMINGHAM POLICE SENIOR OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm clean blade by Robinson, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, BIRMINGHAM POLICE and maker’s details, 1822form white metal Gothic hilt incorporating the crest and title of The Birmingham Police, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Tang button loose.

George Robinson & Co were Birmingham sword cutlers who operated from 1860 through to 1880. £600-900

379.

A GVR 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE WELSH REGIMENT, 82cm blade by Hawksworth etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreath, CAPT. C.H. YOUNG WELSH REGT FRANCE 1916-17, crowned Royal arms, crowned GVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard complete with knot. £300-400

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380.

A CLEAN EIIR RAF OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 95962, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal Arms and RAF emblem, retains all of its original polish on an matt grey ground, regulation pierced gilt hilt incorporating the RAF badge and EIIR cypher, eagle’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot. Shrinkage to leather. £600-800 A CLEAN GVIR RAF OFFICER’S SWORD, 381.

80.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 72012, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal Arms and RAF emblem, retains all of its original polish on a matt grey ground, regulation pierced gilt hilt incorporating the RAF badge and GVIR cypher, eagle’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot. £600-800 AN EIIR ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S 382.

SWORD, 78cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 75986, etched with scrolling oak leaves, crowned EIIR cypher and crowned fouled anchor, regulation brass

hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding sideguard, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot. £350-450 AN EIIR ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S 383.

SWORD, 79cm clean blade by Wilkinson, serial no.

94896, etched with scrolling oak leaves, crowned EIIR cypher and crowned fouled anchor, regulation brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding sideguard engraved with owner’s name Lt. R. Packman RN, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot. £400-600 384.

A FRENCH SENIOR NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 74cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage and FABRICA D TOLEDO, regulation pierced brass hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and a fouled anchor, wire bound horn grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather wrapped steel scabbard. £400-500 125

385.

A FRENCH SENIOR NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 69cm double fullered curved clean blade, regulation pierced brass hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and a fouled anchor, ribbed celluloid grip, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped steel scabbard decorated to match, complete with knot. £300-400

388. A 1751 PATTERN LANCASHIRE MILITIA HANGER, 61.5cm curved fullered blade with the running wolf and SH stamp to either side, regulation brass three-bar hilt with heart-shaped guard incised M=LANCASHIRE and 6/20, spherical pommel, spirally fluted grip, quillon lacking. £450-550

386.

AN ARGENTINIAN MIDSHIPMAN’S DIRK, 45cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, fouled anchors and National motifs, regulation brass hilt with lion’s head pommel, wire bound plastic grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather wrapped steel scabbard, complete with knot. £300-400

389.

A GEORGIAN BANDMAN’S SWORD TO THE 22ND REGIMENT OF FOOT, 69.25cm fullered blade, regulation brass hilt with bold lion’s head pommel and spirally fluted grip, contained in its brass scabbard, incised 22 below the throat. £300-400

387.

A 19TH CENTURY THAI OR SIAM DIRK, 39cm double fullered European blade, cast brass hilt with recurved guard, decorated with scrolling foliage, beadwork, elephant’s head pommel. £200-300

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A PRUSSIAN MODEL 1816 INFANTRY SIDEARM, 64cm curved fullered blade decorated with a crowned Royal cypher to either side, regulation brass hilt with heart-shaped guard and D-shaped knuckle bow, stamped 1.L.F.10.436, spherical pommel, stepped grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £600-800

393.

A 1900 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 70.5cm blade stamped with various Ordnance marks at the forte and dated 1900 and 1901, regulation steel hilt with half bowl guard, two-piece chequered leather grips, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard, complete with frog. £350-450

391.

AN 1804 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 74.5cm fullered blade, regulation steel dual disc figure of eight hilt, ribbed iron grip. £600-800

A 1900 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 71cm 394. blade by Wilkinson with various Ordnance stamps at the forte and dated 1900 and 1901, regulation steel hilt with half bowl guard, two-piece chequered leather grips, associated sword bag. No scabbard. £200-300

392.

AN 1845 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 73cm slightly curved blade, regulation steel bowl guard with ribbed iron grip, contained in its leather scabbard with brass chape and later frog. £350-450

395.

AN 1856 PATTERN PIONEER’S SIDEARM, 57.25cm saw backed blade stamped with various Ordnance marks at the forte, regulation brass stirrup hilt with ribbed grip, stamped 9/1895 V 2.SK. 6, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. £200-300

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396.

AN INTERESTING 19TH CENTURY LONDON BOWIE KNIFE FOR AN INDIAN ARMY OFFICER, 22cm flattened diamond section blade incised on the forte with the initials GC and SI either side of a crown over a pair of large Gothic initials SR over a further set of initials PS and the date ‘99, the other side of the forte incised ABDULKARIM MAKER, very finely chequered ivory grips of gun stock quality, contained in its silver mounted velvet wrapped wooden scabbard with spring clip. £600-800

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A WILSON HAWKSWORTH WHITE METAL HILTED BOWIE, 18.5cm clipped back blade stamped with the manufacturer’s details at the forte, characteristic white metal hilt , contained in its white metal mounted red leather scabbard with gilt embossed decoration. £250-350 A 19TH CENTURY BOWIE OR HUNTING 398.

KNIFE, 22.5cm blade with clipped back tip and partial maker’s stamp, characteristic hilt with natural stag’s horn grip, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with sprung retaining clip. £150-250

399.

A LATE VICTORIAN COMBINATION POCKET KNIFE, the principle knife blade of 12.5cm length, nine further pivoting blades or instruments and three further implements inserted into the base of the grip, the latter of chequered ivory. £1000-1500

401.

AN ORNATE 19TH CENTURY ROMANTIC DAGGER, 11cm flattened diamond section blade, tip rounded, the white metal hilt chiselled over all with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, profusely set with coloured stones to the front, contained in its white metal mounted scabbard decorated to match. £300-400 400. A LATE VICTORIAN COMBINATION POCKET KNIFE, the principle knife blade of 13cm length and with maker’s mark for George Butler of Sheffield, seven further pivoting blades or instruments and two further implements inserted into the base of the grip, the latter of ivory. £1000-1500

402.

AN ITALIAN HUNTING KNIFE OR DIRK, 18cm clipped back blade with faceted back edge, pierced at the forte with a bird atop an urn, recurved guard, natural horn grip. £300-400

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403.

A SMALL COLLECTION OF 19TH CENTURY AND LATER HUNTING KNIVES OR DIRKS, the first four in the German fashion, three with scabbards, the last four of Sheffield type, all with natural horn of faux horn grips, contained in two lined wooden display cases. (7) £350-450 404. AN UNUSUAL EARLY 19TH CENTURY BOWIE KNIFE, 17cm hollow ground diamond section wavy blade, iron crossguard, two-piece riveted stag horn grips, contained in its linear engraved brass scabbard, the reverse with belt hook. £350-450 405.

A FINE QUALITY VICTORIAN GOTHIC REVIVAL SCISSORS DAGGER, 20.5cm flattened diamond section blades, one chip, the forte stamped WEST 1 ST JAMES, the gilt brass foliate grips engraved with scrolling foliage and set with garnets, some lacking, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match. £800-1200

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406.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY SOUTHERN ITALIAN OR SARDINIAN DAGGER OR KNIFE, 24cm clipped back blade, tip chipped, finely chiselled with scrolling foliage, birds and mythical beasts, characteristic white metal mounted hilt of cage form decorated with scrolling foliage and encompassing reeded horn grips. £600-800 407.

TWO LATE 18TH AND EARLY 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN OR SARDINIAN DAGGERS, the first with 16.5cm fullered blade, brass mounted hilt with characteristic segmented and reeded horn grip, brass mounted leather scabbard, the second similar, earlier with chiselled blade and horn grip. (2) £300-400 408. A SMALL GROUP OF DECORATIVE SOUTHERN EUROPEAN DAGGERS, the first Italian with 12.5cm etched blade, white metal mounted hilt with mother-o’-pearl grips, the second with flattened diamond section blade, white metal mounted hilt with shaped mother-o’-pearl grip, and a further white metal mounted dagger. (3) £300-400

409.

A LATE 18TH CENTURY MIDSHIPMAN’S DIRK OR STILETTO, 15.5cm triangular section blade with traces of etched foliate decoration, faceted steel crossguard, chequered ivory grip, together with a further dagger with carved ivory grip contained in its plated steel scabbard. (2) £300-400 410.

A PIHA KAETTA, of characteristic form, carved horn grips, generally crude, together with a Ceylon Volunteer’s belt and buckle and a quantity of worn or damaged Eastern, Western and tribal daggers.

(Parcel) £300-400

411.

AN UNUSUAL COMPOSITE CONTINENTAL HUNTING TROUSSE IN THE 18TH CENTURY MANNER, comprising heavy cast metal scabbard, the face decorated with scrolling foliage, courtly figures and a knight, wolf’s head terminal, the rear panel etched with a stand of arms and scrolling foliage, containing a knife and fork pair with knightly terminals and an associated principle dagger decorated with courtly figures. The accoutrements associated. £800-1200 412.

A 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL STILETTO, 9.25cm flattened diamond section blade, ring turned tapering brass grip, the brass crossguard with trefoil terminals and finely engraved with a geometric design. £100-150

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A 19TH CENTURY CALIFORNIAN BOWIE KNIFE FOR THE MEXICAN MARKET, 35.5cm clipped back blade etched DEODORO, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, one chipped, contained in its leather scabbard. £400-600 414.

A FIRST PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE, 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the Wilkinson and F-S panels to either side of the forte, characteristic machined grip with recurving crossguard, contained in its white metal mounted leather sheath. By descent the property of Peter Worthington who is believed to have taken part in some of the early Commando raids in Norway then went on to serve in Bomb Disposal. £1800-2200

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415.

A GOOD “BEADED AND RIBBED” FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE, 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade retaining most of its original blacked finish, sharpened for use, characteristic black painted brass hilt with ribbed and beaded grip with nine rows of beads, contained in its leather sheath. See page 64 plate 139 of British and Commonwealth Military Knives by Ron Flook for an identical example, and plate 146 for a similar scabbard. £700-900 416.

A CLEAN THIRD PATTERN COMMANDO KNIFE, 18cm clean flattened diamond section blade

by Wilkinson, ribbed plated hilt, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, together with a further example by William Rodgers, another “5th Special Forces Group Vietnam, a worn Third Pattern, all with scabbards and another lacking scabbard. (5) £100-150

417.

A REPRODUCTION WELSH MACHINE GUNNER’S MACHETE, characteristic 44cm leaf shaped blade with raised medial ridge incised DROS URDDAS CYMRU, characteristic cord bound hilt applied with a shoulder title and cap badge for the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, folding guard, contained in its canvas sheath, together with a German entrenching tool and cover. (2) £350-450 418.

A 3 SABRE SQUADRON SAS AND VIETNAM INTEREST SLR BAYONET, 19.75cm fullered blade retaining original finish, characteristic hilt marked to 3 Sabre Sqn SASR on the back edge contained in its steel scabbard, dented. By repute purchased in a street market in Saigon. In the period between 1966 and 1971 the three Australian SAS squadrons - designated Sabre each undertook two tours. £200-300

419.

A THIRD REICH 2ND MODEL RLB DAGGER, 24.25cm flattened diamond section blade by SMF, regulation alloy hilt with blue leather wrapped grip, contained in its blue leather wrapped steel scabbard. £1000-1500 420.

A SCARCE THIRD REICH NICKEL NSFK DAGGER, 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade by SMF, characteristic nickel hilt with blue leather wrapped grip, contained in its blue leather wrapped nickel mounted scabbard, complete with strap. £800-1200

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423.

AN 1887 PATTERN MKI SWORD 421.

A SMALL COLLECTION OF BAYONETS, BAYONET, a 1907 Pattern bayonet, both with to include an Ordnance marked Brown Bess socket scabbards, together with a Lancaster bayonet and a bayonet, an 1879 pattern Artillery sword bayonet with Pattern 1875 artillery bayonet. (4) scabbard, chape loose, an 1888 MK I bayonet, 2nd type £350-450 with scabbard, an 1888 MK II bayonet with a 1903 scabbard, two 1907 pattern bayonets with scabbards, (one by Sanderson and the other Chapman), a Remington bayonet with scabbard, a Mauser bayonet, tip re-shaped, with scabbard, a spike bayonet with scabbard, No. 4 MK II with scabbard, a No. 5 MK I bayonet, no scabbard, and a No. 7 bayonet, no scabbard. (11) £400-600

424.

A PATTERN 1871 CUTLASS BAYONET, a Lancaster bayonet, no scabbards, together with an 1856 Pattern sword bayonet, an 1876 Pattern socket bayonet, and a 1907 Pattern bayonet by WILKINSON, all with scabbards. (5) £450-550

422.

A 1907 PATTERN HOOKED QUILLON BAYONET BY SANDERSON, a 1907 Pattern bayonet

by WILKINSON, a Pattern 1876 socket bayonet and an 1856 Pattern sword bayonet, all with scabbards, chapes lacking on the last two. (4) £450-550 A BROWN BESS SOCKET BAYONET BY 425.

GILL, together with nine further various triangular section socket bayonets. (10) £300-400 134

426.

A LARGE COLLECTION OF SOCKET BAYONETS, comprising 34 examples all being of Martini type but bearing Indian Arsenal markings. Large circular red cloth covered display board available to collect from vendor - south M25 area - if required. (34) £450-550

A PRUSSIAN MODEL 1871 BAYONET, 427. three Mauser Model 1898 2nd Pattern bayonets, no scabbards, together with three further examples with scabbards and an Austrian sabre bayonet with scabbard.

(8) £500-600 A PRUSSIAN JZP REGIMENT OFFICER’S 428.

METALHELM AND UBERZUG, the characteristic polished steel body with neck protector, silvered copper and brass trim, white metal eagle helmet plate embossed MIT GOTT FUR KOENIG UND VATERLAND, faceted spike finial with quatrefoil base stamped 24 beneath, Prussian and Imperial Cockades, stamped 59 and 5 beneath, the tail velvet lined, the peak green cloth lined, brown silk lining, complete with cloth field cover. £600-800

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429.

A ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT AND POUCH ENSEMBLE, the patent leather body with stud secured flap, the latter applied with the regimental motif and crowned Royal arms surrounded by a laurel wreath, all in bullion thread, bullion lace border, complete with its foul weather cover and bullion lace faced belt. £300-500 432.

A CRIMEAN WAR MEDAL, unnamed, mounted with bars for SEBASTOPOL and INKERMANN, ribbon worn. £100-150

A BRONZE MODEL OF A FIRST WAR 430.

RENAULT FT17 TANK, after Pierre Felix Fix-Masseau (1869-1937) French, 33.5cm long x 17cm high approx. £400-600

431.

A JEWELLER’S QUALITY COPY OF THE POUR LE MERITE, the blue enamelled gilt body interspersed with eagles, the rear with some enamel loss, contained in an old frame, the reverse marked F.G.H. BAR RFC. £350-450 136

433.

AN EGYPT ORDER OF MERIT NISHAN AL-ISTIHQAQ GRAND CROSS CASED SASH BADGE, with associated medals, issued to high ranking Soviet official Leonid Semenovich Peshekhonov for his participation in the construction of the Aswan High Dam in Egypt in 1959, having been in charge of the entire Aswan Dam construction vehicle movement network, and subsequently working on the Tripoli Dam in Libya, and the liquidation of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. He was also awarded the Order of the Patriotic War, the Victory over Germany medal, and many other Russian medals. £500-700

438.

A 1910 DATED BROOKES & SONS LEATHER WEBBING ROLL, sold out of service Ordnance stamps, together with a further leather webbing pouch. (2) £200-300

434.

A SECOND WAR PERIOD WOODEN PROPELLER BLADE, 193.5cm long, the black painted body with yellow painted tip, stencilled number RA10103 and further painted numbers. £100-200 AN OFFICER’S SWAGGER STICK OF THE 435.

ROYAL SCOTS, characteristic pale wood haft with white metal mounts, the spherical pommel decorated with the regimental title and badge. £40-60

439.

CORONATION OF CAROLINE, 1727 silver medallion by J. Croker, 34mm diameter, good VF. £120-180

A PAIR OF CAVALRY POUCHES, the leather 436. bodies with dual stud fasteners, subsidiary belt and shoulder strap mounts. £100-150

440.

AN INTERESTING COLLECTION OF ARTEFACTS RECOVERED FROM THE WRECK OF A SPITFIRE MKV6, to include various mechanical and electrical items and inert ammunition. Framed and glazed, BL655 crashed on the 1st of July 1943. £150-250 437.

A SECOND WAR PERIOD PARATROOPER’S HELMET, painted with rank insignia, later liner, canvas chin strap, together with four Second War period leather holsters. (5) £350-450 137

441.

A THIRD REICH NAVAL OFFICER’S DAGGER, 25cm flattened diamond section blade by WKC, regulation brass hilt, wire bound celluloid grip, contained in its engraved brass scabbard, complete with knot, together with a horn hilted kukri with multi-fullered blade. (2) £400-500

443.

A VICTORIAN PAINTED POLICE TRUNCHEON, the black painted body decorated with a white shield quartered by a red cross this bearing five lions, the whole with in a scroll wreath and surmounting the letters Y.P. over C over 3, ring-turned handle, together with two further plain wooden truncheons, three 1940 dated whistles, an ARP whistle and a Metropolitan whistle and an HIATT wrist restraint. (9) £100-150 444.

A VICTORIAN TRUNCHEON, 34cm twostage body painted VIR over HS, turned wooden finial, together with two further truncheons or priests. (3) £60-80

442. A SELECTION OF ARTEFACTS RELATING TO DARTMOOR PRISON, to include, clicker, two Barrons Patent padlocks, key to the quarry explosives magazine, handcuffs marked PENTONVILLE PRISON and a truncheon. (6) £200-300

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445.

A 19TH CENTURY PAINTED WOOD DIORAMA OF A ROYAL NAVY STEAM FRIGATE, flying the Royal Navy ensign, in rough seas with painted cloud background, in glazed mahogany case, 63 x 32.5 x 17cm over all. £600-800

447.

TRAINS: A BOWMAN BOXED 0 GAUGE STEAM TANK LOCOMOTIVE, LMS 265, black with red and gilt details, in its original wooden box, together with a Bowman live steam 234 locomotive, also in its original box. Both a/f and have not been safety tested.

(2) £120-180

TOYS: A FROG MKV MODEL SINGLE 446.

SEAT FIGHTER, in temporary MkIV box, with instructions and partial retaining label, together with a KeilKraft Ladybird balsa wood plane, a boxed Frog 500k series 1/36th scale Firefly, an Airfix Avro 504k plane and a Novo Hawker Typhoon 1B, all a/f (5) £50-100

448. A LARGE LIVE STEAM MODEL LOCOMOTIVE, in green and black livery with yellow and red highlights, 80cm long over all, a/f and not safety tested. £300-500

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449.

A FINE QUALITY 19TH CENTURY SPANISH DAGGER STICK, 10.5cm flattened diamond section tapering blade finely etched with panels of foliage to either side and FABRICA DE TOLEDO, carved ivory grip, the yellow metal mounts deeply chiselled and embossed with flowerheads. £700-900

453.

A ROBERT MOLE CUSTOMS OFFICIAL’S SWORD 451.

A LATE 19TH CENTURY OR RUMMAGE STICK, 75cm MALACCA SWORD STICK, tapering square section blade 31.5cm square section tapering blade stamped R. MOLE, characteristic decorated with scrolling foliage all bentwood handle set with a white highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, metal plaque decorated with a cylindrical repair to the forte, fouled anchor on a faceted ground. polished horn handle, malacca body. £200-250 £300-400

450.

A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH EROTIC SWORD STICK, 51.5cm square section tapering blade by COULAUX & CIE. KLINGENTHAL, the bamboo body with marine ivory (?) erotic handle. £400-500

452.

A 19TH CENTURY PRISON GOVERNER’S SPIKE WALKING STICK BY BRIGG, 11cm square section tapering blade stamped BRIGG, characteristic bamboo body with natural stag’s horn handle, this branded PRIZON 95 PALAIS ROYAL. £300-400

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454.

A VICTORIAN SWORD STICK, 70cm diamond section tapering blade with traces of blued decoration, characteristic malacca body with faceted white metal top decorated with scrolling foliage. £150-250

455.

A LATE VICTORIAN/ EDWARDIAN UMBRELLA, the ivory pommel in the form of three entwined pelicans, malacca handle, 91cm long. £250-350

AN EDWARDIAN ART 457.

NOUVEAU SILVER MOUNTED UMBRELLA BY THOMAS DAVIS, the silver handle in the form of a mythical bird with entwined long neck and glass eyes, hallmarked for Thomas Davis, London 1908, retailed by Jas Smith & Sons, Makers, 81cm long. £180-220

A VICTORIAN SILVER 456.

MOUNTED UMBRELLA BY CHARLES HENRY DUMENIL, the silver handle in the form of a swan or duck’s head with glass eyes, hallmarked for Charles Henry Dumenil, London 1886, retailed by Brigg & Sons, London, 84cm long. £180-220

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2. The following lots in this catalogue are sold as ornaments, curiosities and items of historical interest only. Any politically related items are sold purely as items of historical interest and the company does not hold with or approve of any political motivations represented by any of the said items of historical interest.

3. By agreeing to bid you also agree to comply with all laws that pertain to the ownership of antique guns and obsolete calibre guns in this country.

4. The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse entry to our office or auction venue any member of the public.

5. The Auctioneer acts as an agent for the seller therefore your primary contact is with the seller.

6. Estimates are given as a reference only and the reserve will not be above the lower estimate.

7. Estimates do not include buyer’s premium or VAT where applicable and may be subject to change up until the auction.

8. The purchase price will be the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium which as of the 1st of March has been publicised as 22% plus VAT at the current rate PLUS any online bidding charges.

9. VAT: A system of (*) (**) are used to indicate items where varying rates of VAT are payable on the hammer price and the buyer’s premium, this occurs when items have been imported to the U.K. 10. In the instance of this auction nothing has been imported so lots which appear without either of the above symbols indicate that no VAT is payable on the hammer price.

However VAT is payable on the buyer’s premium at the current rate.

11. The auctioneer is primarily an agent for the seller the onus is on the buyer to inspect the goods and to ascertain the condition the lots in which they are interested.

12. While every effort is made to ascertain the functionality of any mechanism this cannot be guaranteed to be in working order.

13. In specified circumstances lots misdescribed because they are deliberate forgeries may be returned and repayment made. Please note there is a four week time limit on this option.

14. If you are intending to export goods you should yourself make certain whether or not an export licence is required and whether or not there is any specific law relating to importing goods to that country e.g items containing materials such as ivory etc.

15. Bidders must register before the auction commences and lots will be invoiced to the address indicated on the registration form.

16. Remote payment by card will necessitate the despatch of goods to the address at which that card is registered.

17. Commission bids are taken to be your maximum hammer price excluding the buyer’s premium and VAT. 18. PLEASE ensure your commission and telephone bids are registered by 5pm on the day prior to the auction.

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19. You can bid live over the internet via www.the-saleroom. com but please refer to their terms and conditions relating to bidding, purchases and charges.

20. If you are paying by cheque that cheque will need to be cleared before removal of goods can be allowed.

21. Paying by Debit Card or Credit Card incurs no charges but we would prefer payment by Bank Transfer 22. Maximum cash payment £5,000.

23. Please bear in mind that it would be greatly appreciated if goods could be paid for within two weeks of the auction.

24. The highest bid acknowledged by the auctioneer on the rostrum will be the buyer at that hammer price. Any dispute in this matter will be decided absolutely by the auctioneer through a reoffering of said lot or other means.

25. When bidding you agree to do so solely on your behalf and not on behalf of any third party.

26. At any stage and at our discretion a bid may be refused.

27. Title of ownership of goods will only pass to the buyer once full payment has been received.

28. Unpaid for lots: 29. After eight weeks we will take that non-payment represents a breach of contract and will proceed accordingly and or negate the sale of that or any other lots to you and or resell or offer by private treaty said lot or lots and any costs or losses will be met by yourself.

30. Third party liability: All members of the public at the venue or the offices are there at their own risk. Neither the auctioneer nor our employees or agents shall incur liability for death or personal injury (except as required by law by reason of our negligence) or similarly for the safety of the property of persons visiting prior to or at an auction.

31. Further notes for absentee bidders. All commission bids and telephone bids will be handled with the utmost professionalism but are left at your own risk and we cannot bear responsibility for the failure to execute said bids.

32. It is not uncommon for two commission bids of the same amount to be received. The company reserves the right to favour the bid first received.

33. Title and availability: The seller confirms true ownership to the auctioneer and to the buyer or is properly authorised to act on behalf of the seller and is able to transfer good and marketable title to the property free from any other claims and ultimate responsibility for ownership lies with that seller.

34. We act as agents only and any responsibility for default by either the seller or the buyer lies with them and not the auctioneer.

35. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of any description in the catalogue, both printed and online, we are here to offer advice and discuss any queries or questions you have regarding an item or description. So please ensure you are happy with all aspects of the item you are bidding on. If you are in any doubt please ask for further condition reports or do not bid.

36. Any dispensation given to a buyer or seller will be deemed to be a one off occurence and is not assumed to be an ongoing agreement.

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