Winter Virtual Arms and Armour Auction
Tuesday to Wednesday 25th to 26th November 2025 at 10am
Winter Virtual Arms and Armour Auction Online Only
Tuesday
1. A TANTO, 21.7cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Bishu Osafune Morimitsu, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira decorated in gold with scrolls and rain dragons, soft metal coiled dragon menuki, gold decorated iron tsuba, in its brown and black speckled lacquer saya with iron koi-guchi, kurikat, kojiri and kodzuka all decorated en suite with the tsuka.
£800-1,000
2. A HANDACHI MOUNTED WAKIZASHI, 47.5cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, signed Hoki (No) Kami Fujiwara Hirotaka, wild gonome midare hamon, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with silver fuchi and kabuto-gane engraved with scrolling foliage, shakudo and gold menuki, silver aoi-shaped tsuba engraved with scrolling foliage, in its roughened black lacquered saya with silver koi-guchi, kurikata, uragawara and kojiri decorated en suite with the tsuka and silver kodzuka decorated with a bird on a tori in a mountainous landscape, gilt details.
£1,200-1,500
3. A DAISHO, the katana with 58.7cm Shinto blade with three mekugi-ana, midare hamon, nashiji hada, the wakizashi with 39.3cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, midare hamon, the koshirae, fully bound tsukas with polished horn fuchi kashira modelled as rabbits and engraved with foliage, unmatched iron sukashi tsuba, in their black lacquered saya with polished horn kurikata and brass kojiri. (2)
£900-1,200
4. A KATANA , 69.4cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, signed Yamashiro no Kuni ju Tsunahiro, midare hamon, nashiji hada, in full military pattern mounts complete with knot.
£700-1,000
5. A KATANA , 70.7cm Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Hizen no Kuni Tadayoshi, suguha hamon, bare tsuka, iron sukashi tsuba pierced and chiselled with a dragon and clouds, in its damaged lacquered saya.
£700-1,000
6. A KATANA , 65.9cm Shinto blade with hi, one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, tsuka retaining shakudonanako fuchi with soft metal decoration, in its black lacquered saya.
£400-600
7. A KATANA , 63.9cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Nobutomo, notare hamon, tsuka with brass fuchi and kabuto-gane engraved with foliage, in its black ishime lacquered saya.
£350-500
8. A CHISA-KATANA BLADE , Shinto, 53.7cm long with one mekugi-ana, signed Yamashiro no Kami Hidetoki, midare hamon, in its black lacquered saya decorated with pine cones and needles in faded gold lacquer.
£300-400
9. A SHOWA-TO, 65.7cm long with one mekugi-ana, signed Seki Yashimitsu, notare hamon.
£250-350
10. A CHISA-KATANA BLADE , Shinto, 53.7cm long with two mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, in an associated shell inlaid lacquered saya.
£200-300
11. A WAKIZASHI, 54.5cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with gilt copper fuchi-kashira embossed with dragons and crashing waves, soft metal menuki in the form of scribes, circular iron tsuba decorated with cartouches containing various figures, in its black lacquered saya inlaid with chidori in various soft metals and with shakudo koi-guchi, kurikata, uragawara and kojiri decorated with waves.
£400-600
12. A WAKIZASHI, 45.7cm Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, fully bound associated tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira decorated with copper foliage, iron sukashi tsuba, in its shell inlaid lacquered saya.
£250-350
13. A WAKIZASHI BLADE , Shinto, 52.1cm long with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, in its black ishime lacquered saya decorated with mon.
£150-250
14. A WAKIZASHI BLADE , Shinto, 43.5cm long with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, together with a Japanese fan painted with birds and foliage. (2)
£70-100
15. AN AIKUCHI, 37.1cm Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchikashira engraved with foliage, in its black lacquered saya with shakudo koi-guchi and kojiri decorated en suite.
£200-300
16. A TANTO, 17.4cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Inouye Shinkai, tsuka with silver fuchi and kabuto-gane engraved with scrolling foliage, in its red flecked lacquer saya with kojiri decorated en suite.
£100-150
17. A TANTO, 26.4cm hira-zukuri Koto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Sukesada, suguha hamon, itame-masame hada, fully bound tsuka with copper fuchi decorated with a figure in soft metals, horn kashira, soft metal menuki, in its ribbed black lacquered saya, complete with shirasaya and tsunagi. Believed to be circa 1550 and repolished by a Makansa rated Kaji named Mishina Kenji.
£400-500
18. A KATANA , 68.6cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, signed Hizen no Kuni Ju Nin (suriage) and inscribed on the reverse Tadayoshi shortened by Sagami no Kami Minamoto Yoshimichi and dated 1737, in military mounts with leather tsuka cover and circular iron tsuba with two udenka-ana.
£600-800
19. A SHOWA-TO, 64.5cm blade, signed Mishima Yoshiaki, in military pattern mounts, tsuka a/f.
£300-400
20. A SHOWA-TO, 68cm blade with one mekugi-ana signed .... Yoshimasa, notare hamon, in military pattern mounts.
£400-600
21. A WAKIZASHI, 519.cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana and suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with matching fuchi and kashira and foliate menuki, the chiselled iron tsuba decorated with pond lilies, in its black lacquered saya.
£600-800
22. A WAKIZASHI, 52.7cm blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Ujitsugu, suguha hamon, bound tsuka with plain iron fuchi-kashira, floral menuki, iron sukashi tsuba, in its black lacquered saya (damaged). Believed to be circa 1672 and with an unusual Sugata being Kata-Kiri Ba.
£350-450
23. A KATANA , 63.2cm blade with two mekugiana signed Masakiyo, sugu-ha hamon, contained in Kyugunto mounts with wood saya with kurikata.
£600-900
24. A WAKIZASHI BLADE , 47.8cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana cut with a stylised prunus branch and bonji, in its damaged black lacquered saya.
£100-150
25. A NAGINATA , 47cm Koto blade with two mekugi-ana and cut with a hi, o-suriage, suguha hamon, mounted in black lacquered shira-saya. With NTHK Kanteisho paper attributing the blade to Ryokai Shigeyoshi. Circa 1500.
£1,000-1,500
26. A NAGINATA , 45cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana and cut with twin hi, signed Kiyokuni, midare hamon, mounted in shira-saya. With NTHK Kanteisho paper. Circa 1615.
£1,000-1,500
27. A HANDACHI, 73.3cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi and kabuto-gane with gilt edges, soft metal menuki in the form of a bow and arrows, mokko-shaped iron tsuba, in its swirling black lacquered saya with mounts en-suite with the tsuka.
£800-1,000
28. A KATANA , 65.4cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, or-suriage, suguha hamon, in full military pattern mounts.
£400-600
29. A TACHI , 79.8cm Shin-shinto blade with two mekugi-ana signed and dated 1857, re-bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira decorated with figures in soft metals, mokko shaped iron tsuba chiselled with a dragonfly, in its brass mounted saya black lacquered with swirls.
Complete with lacquered stand.
£400-600
30. A KATANA , 59.7cm Koto blade with two mekugi-ana signed Toshinaga, re-bound tsuka with unmatched soft metal fuchi-kashira, shakudo and gilt fish menuki, circular iron sukashi tsuba, in its black lacquered saya.
£400-600
31. A WAKIZASHI, 50.8cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, signed, in full military pattern mounts.
£250-350
32. A TANTO, 19.5cm hira-zukuri blade with hi, details of nakago unavailable, cord wrapped tsuka with unmatched soft metal fuchi-kashira and menuki, shakudo-nanako tsuba decorated with gilt crashing waves, in its black lacquered saya.
£200-300
33. THREE IRON TSUBA , the first chiselled with a figure with soft metal details, the second chiselled with a dragon and Mount Fuji, and the last chiselled with foliage, 7.7cm, 7.6cm and 7.1cm. (3)
£80-120
34. THREE IRON TSUBA , the first pierced and chiselled with Shoki and the Oni, the second with a leafy branch, and the last Namban, chiselled with dragons and scrolls, gold details, 8.0cm, 6.8cm and 6.2cm. (3)
£80-120
35. THREE IRON TSUBA , the first chiselled and pierced with fighting Samurai, the second chiselled as a shell, and the last decorated with a gold horse in a landscape, 7.4cm, 6.7cm and 6.4cm. (3)
£80-120
36. THREE IRON SUKASHI TSUBA , one of quatrefoil shape, the second pierced with foliage, and the last with a dragon, 7.7cm, 6.8cm and 6.2cm. (3)
£80-120
37. TWO IRON NAMBAN TSUBA , the first decorated in gold and silver with dragons and scrolls within a raised ribbed rim, the second pierced with dragons and scrolls, 8.6cm and 7.9cm. (2)
£120-180
38. A QUANTITY OF SWORD PARTS, including three iron tsuba, a military saya, various habaki, seppa and other items. (Parcel)
£60-80
39. AN IRON KODZUKA , decorated in gold and shakudo with a trailing vine, and a shakudo kogai decorated with foliage. (2)
£80-120
40. A SHAKUDO-NANAKO KODZUKA , decorated in soft metals with fighting Samurai, and another decorated with shi-shi and peonies. (2)
£100-150
41. FIVE VARIOUS PAIRS OF SOFT METAL MENUKI, two odd menuki and two soft metal purse fittings. (14)
£80-120
42. A COLLECTION OF SIX VARIOUS FUCHI AND SIX VARIOUS KASHIRA , mainly soft metal. (12)
£80-120
43. A KATANA TSUKA , fully bound with plain iron fuchi-kashira and shakudo foliate menuki, together with four various bare tsuka and an unbound military tsuka with fittings. (6)
£80-120
44. JAPANESE SWORD FITTINGS, comprising a mixed selection of habaki, fuchi and kashira and three mixed metal kogai, two decorated with flowers. (Parcel)
£100-150
45. AN EDO PERIOD BLACK LACQUERED JAPANESE SAMURAI ARMOUR , twelve plate suji bachi russet iron kabuto with two stage copper tehan kanemono, four lame shikiro with black lacqured fukigayeshi with gilt trim and applied with engraved gilt brass hoshi mon, crescent form brass maedate with red lacquered back, lacquered iron mempo with nose
and tufted hair moustache, three-lame yodare kake, black lacquered iron do-maru with gold lacquered hoshi mon to match, five lame kusazuri, six lame black lacquered sode, kote to match, black lacquered haidate and sunate.
£2,500-3,500
46. AN EDO PERIOD JAPANESE SAMURAI
ARMOUR , thirty two plate russet iron hoshi-bachi kabuto signed inside Myochin Kuni Ju then illegible, roped white metal trim to the base, seven-stage tehan kanemono of pierced and shaped copper gilt plates, leather covered mabizashi with printed floral design and retained with white metal flowerheads, red lacquered to the reverse, foliate pierced kuwagata dai decorated with chrysanthemum and applied with three
white metal characters, lacquered maidate carved with a coiled dragon and ken (some damage), russet iron mempo, nose lacking, red lacquered to the reverse and with four lame kebiki laced kozane yodarekake with pierced copper gilt trim, the black lacquered nodawa decorated to match, black lacquered kebiki laved kozane do with five lame kusazuri, gold lacquered leather liner.
£2,000-3,000
47. A GOOD PAIR OF SHIBAYAMA
LACQUER VASES, Meiji, signed, each with a pair of opposing ogee panels decorated in shibayama with birds among prunus blossom, opposing on one a vase on a table amongst peonies and wisteria, on the other a tasselled pendant hanging from a flowering branch, all on a gold lacquered ground with further flowers and other motifs, the bases signed, 15cm high. Some losses. (2) £200-400
48. AN IMPRESSIVE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD
BRONZE EAGLE , modelled standing, cast foundry mark underneath the tail for Masatsune, on rootwood base, 33.5cm high over all. One leg repaired.
£2,500-3,500
49. A JAPANESE MINIATURE SAMURAI
ARMOUR , comprising kabuto with fukigaeshi and shikoro, the do with kusauri, complete with kote, kusazuri, and uwa-obi, mounted on a frame and plinth.
£750-850
A JAPANESE
50. BRONZE FIGURE OF A WARRIOR ARCHER OR KYUDOKA
, standing and drawing , Phillips, 9th
his bow, his tachi at this waist, 48cm high over all, on low rectangular wooden plinth. Provenance: The Residual Contents of Thame Park April 1986, lot 1006.
£2,000-3,000
51. A COLLECTION OF LITERATURE ON JAPANESE ARMS AND ARMOUR , comprising Bushido (all nine issues), various exhibition catalogues including The Great Japan Exhibition, To-Ken Society of Great Britain 1968, Japanese Sword Society of New York 1966 and others in English and Japanese. (25)
£100-200
52. A 20TH CENTURY MINIATURE SAMURAI ARMOUR AND TRANSIT CASE , comprising, kabuto with maedate, mempo, do, kote, kusazuri, haidate, suneate, kegutsu and katana.
£240-280
53. JAPANESE MEMPO, of full face form with blacked front and black lacquered reverse. £150-250
54. THREE JAPANESE SILK SWORD BAGS, one decorated with landscape scenes, the other flowers, one plain and one later velvet sword bag, together with three kodzuka, an habaki and a fuchi.
£150-200
55. A SCARCE JAPANESE MINE LAYING PROFICIENCY BADGE OR MEDAL, the white metal body decorated with an anchor, mines and chrysanthemum on a green enamelled wreath ground, pin backed, in its purple velvet lined case.
£200-300
56. AN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN MODEL 1907 BEBOUT KINDJAL FOR ARTILLERY AND MACHINEGUNNERS, 43.75 double fullered curved blade with Zlatoust factory stamp and dated 1912. regulation brass mounted hilt with two-piece riveted wooden grips, the collar with unit markings 5 GT 5 GP 36, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with brass mounts, the top mount numbered 36 to match, original leather belt frog.
£450-550
57. AN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN CAUCASIAN SILVER KINDJAL OR SHASQUA BELT, the hallmarked silver belt composed of hinged plates, marked IOA and 84, the fronts applied with silver and gilt silver filigree panels decorated with scrolls and domed finials, some set with turquoise.
£200-300
58. OF TIPU SULTAN INTEREST - AN IMPORTANT 18TH CENTURY INDIAN FIRANGI AND SUSPENSION BELT ENSEMBLE , 102cm broad European blade, measuring 5cms across at its widest point, please also observe the tiny gold Haidar mark or H in Arabic that appears at the forte, denoting its presence in Tipu’s personal armoury, the reinforcing straps to either side of the blade decorated in gold with panels of scrolling foliage and flower heads, characteristic half bowl guard decorated to match, the disc-shaped pommel with spike finial also decorated to match, cord bound grip, contained in its red cloth wrapped wooden scabbard, retaining its chape or lower mount, decorated ensuite, complete with its companion waist and shoulder belt composed of leather and cloth backings faced in the armoured fashion with silver scales and square silver junction plates. The inside of the hilt bearing maker’s name in Kannada.
Provenance - Major Thomas Hart then by decent through the family until sold at auction to the current owner.
See page 15 Robin Wigingtons book, the letter H in Arabic, weapons rom Tipu’s personal armoury are filled with gold or silver sheet whereas the mark on munition quality arms it is left blank or filled with brass.
See also RCIN 62755 in the Royal Collection for a similar sword “Removed from the bedchamber of the late Tipoo Saib”
By family tradition this was one of Tipu Sultan’s personal swords and bears a label to that effect describing it as TIPPOO SAHIB SWORD.
From the Tipu Sultan collection acquired by Major Thomas Hart after the siege of Seringapatam - see lot 2 - 26th of March 2019 - Antony Cribb Ltd - The Major Thomas Hart Allocation from the defeat of Tipu Sultan and the fall of Seringapatam, 4th of May 1799.
£8,000-12,000
59. OF TIPU SULTAN INTEREST - AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN LACQUERED LEATHER
SHIELD OR DHAL , the 53cm convex body with turned rim and black lacquered finish, applied with an upper central embossed and pierced crescent form engraved with a geometric design and bearing traces of original gilt decoration, four further domed bosses arranged about the centre and decorated to match, the reverse with four anchor points and retaining their original cloth braces, both now detached at one end.
Provenance - Major Thomas Hart then by decent through the family until sold at auction to the current owner.
From the Tipu Sultan collection acquired by Major Thomas Hart after the siege of Seringapatam - see lot 8 - 26th of March 2019 - Antony Cribb Ltd - The Major Thomas Hart Allocation from the defeat of Tipu Sultan and the fall of Seringapatam, 4th of May 1799.
£600-800
60. OF TIPU SULTAN INTEREST - AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN FIRANGI FROM THE MYSORE ARSENAL , 90.5cm fullered blade incised with Mysore Arsenal markings to one side, the spine of the blade painted with the inventory number 7, the foliateshaped reinforce at the forte decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads in gold, characteristic hilt with upturned shell guard, the underside decorated with a border of bubri and flowerheads, the broad tapering knuckle bow with foliate chiselled decoration with a gold bubri border, the disc-form pommel decorated with bubri to the underside and a dot-form geometric border to the top, elongated curved finial with bud terminal and pierced foliate base. The stylised tiger stripe imagery known as bubri was the personal motif of the ruler of the Kingdom of Mysore, Tipu Sultan. £3,000-4,000
61. OF LING RAJENDER WADEER INTEREST
- A FINE GOLD COORG AYDA KATTI , 40cm heavy section crescent-form blade sharpened on the inner edge, struck with a gold finished mark oC just above the chiselled and shaped forte, multi-stepped waisted collar, chequered back edge, the characteristic thick gold wrapped hilt with tapering and shaped base, large flattened tear-shaped pommel finely engraved, in garter form, LING RAJENDER WADEER in surround and with centered cypher of the Raja of the Coorg and surmounting the date AH 1230 (1815), fine braided gold wire grip framed with vertical gold struts, pierced to the top of the grip for its black silk wrist loop and tassel. Provenance: Sir William Macnaghten to the current owner, See lot 57 Antique Arms and Militaria, Olympia Auctions, 5th December 2018. See also lot 10163 Herman Historica, 6th December 2024 which realised £47,000 including premium. Macnaghten recounted that upon meeting The Raja of Coorg in 1815 he was presented with a Coorg knife decorated with gold.
Sir Willliam Hay Macnaghten (1793-1841) became a
cadet in the East India Company at the age of sixteen. He studied many languages and Eastern culture and joined the Bengal civil service in1814, later writing treatises on both Hindu and Muslim law which were extensively followed in British Indian courts. He also published various further legal reports and the Calcutta edition of One Thousand and One Nights. By then the British Envoy, he was executed by the Afghans outside Kabul in 1841.
Ling Rajender Wadeer II, Raja of Coorg (now Kodagu) in Western India ruled Coorg from 1811-1820. He was the brother of Dodda Vira Rajendra who had freed the kingdom of Coorg from the rule of Tipu Sultan and later supported the British army in overthrowing Tipu Sultan between 1790 and 1799.
Linga Raja appears to have been well thought of by the British thanks to his hospitality and generosity to his many British visitors, although he was known amongst his subjects for his cruel and tyrannical behaviour towards those he believed to have crossed him.
£6,000-8,000
62. A FINE 19TH CENTURY GOLD DECORATED INDIAN TULWAR , 77.5cm sharply curved fullered clipped back pattern welded blade finely decorated with a large chhatri over a panel of calligraphy, the forte richly decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and flowerheads and with two panels of calligraphy and struck with a gold highlighted maker’s stamp, the spine decorated with a panel of scrolling vines and flowerheads, characteristic hilt with elongated langets, domed quillons, scroll knuckle guard with budform terminal, dished disc pommel with dome top with spherical finial with suspension bracket, the inside of the knuckle guard with traces of an inscription, the whole decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads in gold damascene.
£7,000-9,000
63. A FINE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KHANDA OR SWORD, 77cm blade with swelling double edged tip, the forte decorated with Ganesh, Shiva and other gods in thick silver damascene amidst scrolling foliage and a bordered panel decorated with flowerheads, struck with a trident form maker’s stamp, characteristic hilt with elongated langets, domed quillons, scroll knuckle guard with bud terminal, dished disc pommel with domed sunburst top with spherical finial, the whole decorated scrolling foliage, geometric designs and flowerheads in the Sikh fashion.
£3,500-4,500
64. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR , 77cm curved clipped back wootz damascus blade with faceted back edge with pinched circular highlights, decorated with a band of thick gold calligraphy to one side, characteristic hilt with elongated langets with trefoil terminals, the quillons decorated to match, scroll knuckle guard with reeded bud terminal, dished disc pommel with domed star burst top and bud-shaped finial, the whole decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and flowerheads in the Sikh fashion.
£3,000-4,000
65. A FINE 19TH CENTURY GOLD
DECORATED INDIAN TULWAR , 79cm sharply curved wootz damascus blade decorated with gold urn forms amidst stars with centered panels of calligraphy on either side, characteristic hilt with elongated langets, flattened flared quillons, large dished disc pommel with domed starburst top and spike finial, the whole decorated with geometric panels, scrolling foliage and flowerheads in the Sikh fashion, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard, chape lacking.
£3,000-4,000
66. AN 18TH CENTURY WOOTZ BLADED GOLD DECORATED SIKH TULWAR , 75cm sharply curved fine wootz damascus blade, characteristic hilt with elongated langets with trefoil terminals, domed quillons, scroll knuckle guard with partial inscription to the inside, Yali-form terminal, dished disc pommel with domed starburst top with spherical finial, the whole with traces of gold scrolling foliage and flowerheads, in a leather wrapped wooden scabbard with iron chape. £4,000-5,000
67. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, PROBABLY LUCKNOW, 78cm sharply curved fullered blade with clipped back tip and retaining most of its original polish, struck with a maker’s mark at the forte, characteristic hilt with elongated langets with trefoil terminals, short domed quillons, dished disc pommel with foliate dome top with square section finial, the whole decorated with gilt flowerheads on a silver damascene ground, in its foliate pierced white metal mounted red cloth wrapped wooden scabbard, stylised Ganges river flow to the underside of the pommel, marrying to the engraved double fishes in the langet channels on the scabbard, suggesting the Uttar Pradesh region.
£2,500-3,500
68. A FINE QUALITY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN MUGHAL EMPIRE TULWAR , 73cm pattern welded sharply curved blade, fullered along the back edge, characteristic white metal hilt finely chiselled with panels of scrolling foliage and vines, dished disc pommel with starburst terminal with bud form finial, retaining traces of original gilt highlights.
£1,500-2,000
69. A GOOD LATE 18TH CENTURY MUGHAL INDIAN WOOTZ HILTED AND BLADED KATAR OR DAGGER , 22.5 cm multi-fullered wootz blade with polished armour piercing tip, characteristic hilt composed of wootz and with slender arms and double baluster grip, decorated with flowerheads and with geometric borders of gold koftgari, in a later red cloth covered wooden scabbard decorated with stylised flowerheads in gold threads.
£1,200-1,400
70.
A MOST INTERESTING TEMPLE
DAGGER , 36.5cm multi-fullered katar blade, the reinforced forte decorated with scrolling foliage in gold damascene, the solid metal hilt with downturned quillons with Yali head terminals, the trefoil pommel incised with Arabic calligraphy along one side and then with a smaller signature on the other, baluster grip.
£2,000-3,000
71. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN
FIRANGI , 90cm double fullered pattern welded blade, characteristic hilt with foliate-shaped reinforcing straps with traces of gold damascene decoration, upturned shell guard with tapering broad D-shaped knuckle bow decorated in gold to match, dished disc pommel with domed starburst top with elongated spike finial, in a later cloth wrapped wooden scabbard.
£1,000-1,500
72. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN
TULWAR , 75cm sharply curved fullered blade with double edged clipped back tip, brass inset and engraved with two sun-forms on either side and a single large flower-form with brass and red painted highlights, characteristic hilt with elongated langets, large disc pommel with domed starburst top and short spike finial, the whole with gilt highlights in the form of blockwork or netting, in its tooled leather wrapped wooden scabbard with iron chape.
£1,000-1,500
73. A LARGE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN EXECUTIONER’S TULWAR OR TEGHA , 74.5cm sharply curved broad T-section blade, 10cm at its broadest, deeply chiselled with panels of scrolling foliage and flowerheads and courtly figures, some with brass highlights, the back edge of the blade chiselled with calligraphy, characteristic hilt with flaring elongated langets, domed quillon terminals, large disc pommel with domed star burst top with short spike finial, traces of foliate silver damascene decoration.
£600-800
74. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR OR SWORD, 71cm sharply curved heavy blade decorated with a panel of scrolling foliage and geometric designs in silver damascene to one side of the forte, characteristic hilt, the elongated langets with trefoil terminals, domed quillons, D-shaped knuckle guard with bud terminal, dished disc pommel with domed starburst top with spherical terminal, the whole decorated with flowerheads within geometric borders in silver damascene.
£300-400
75. A LATE 18TH CENTURY AFGHAN PULWAR OR SWORD, 74.5cm sharply curved fullered blade with clipped back tip, incised with a maker’s panel just above the forte, characteristic hilt with elongated langets with leaf-shaped terminals decorated with stars, characteristic drooping quillons of flowerhead form, decorated to match, linear chiselled grip, disc pommel with pierced lower bowl, sun-form domed top.
£200-300
76. A 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN PULWAR OR SWORD, 78cm sharply curved blade incised with symmetrical maker’s decorations, characteristic steel hilt with down turned quillons, diss pommel with pierced lower bowl, faceted grip and slight traces of gilt finish.
£150-200
77. A SCARCE LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY QAJAR EMPIRE PERSIAN DEVIL’S MACE , characteristic head-form top with mouth aperture, eye indentations, nose and curving square section horns, 61cm cylindrical haft with bun-shaped terminal. For a similar example see p.21 3-21 The Richard R. Wagner Collection of Fine Eastern Weapons by Oliver Pinchot.
£300-400
78. AN 18TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN AXE , 14cm crescent form head chiselled with foliage and highlighted in brass, mounted on its wooden haft.
£100-150
79. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR OR DAGGER , 27.25cm double fullered blade with armour piercing tip, border engraved foliate form reinforcing straps with floral decoration, characteristic steel hilt with dual baluster grip, the whole with chiselled geometric borders with centered panels of star or flower forms.
£500-600
80. A LATE 18TH CENTRUY INDIAN
KHANJAR OR DAGGER , 19cm recurving damascus blade with armour piercing tip, characteristic brass hilt of Yali form with scroll knuckle guard with bud terminal.
£500-600
81. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN
KHANJAR OR DAGGER , 14.5cm recurving T-section wootz damascus blade, characteristic two-piece riveted polished bone grips, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£300-400
82. A 19TH CENTURY IND0-PERSIAN PESHKABZ OR DAGGER , 28.5cm sharply recurving T-section blade with faceted back edge and pierced with a group of four circular holes, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted bone grips, in its tooled leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£200-300
83. A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN TURKISH YATAGHAN , 58.5cm curved double fullered blade with faceted back edge, inlaid with a panel of stylised script and a star form in silver, white metal reinforce to the forte, steel hilt, with two-piece riveted eared horn grips, in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£200-400
84. A 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE , 51cm fullered T-section blade, characteristic iron hilt with two-piece riveted wooden grips, in its metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£100-150
85. A 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE , 64.5cm triple fullered recurving T-section blade, characteristic steel hilt with eagle’s head pommel.
£200-300
86. A 19TH CENTURY KHYBER KNIFE , 44cm T-section blade with two short fullers, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted polished bone grips, the collar with traces of foliate decoration in gold damascene, in its copper gilt mounted velvet wrapped wooden scabbard, chape lacking.
£400-500
87. A WHITE METAL MOUNTED INDIAN KUKRI , 33cm sharply curved double fullered blade, characteristic shaped white metal hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and geometric designs, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with scroll embossed white metal chape.
£80-120
88. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KUKRI, 35cm sharply curved fullered blade, characteristic hilt with shaped wooden grip, carved with a band of scrolling foliage and a series of geometric studs, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£150-200
89. A VERY RARE PAIR OF CHILD SIZED 1912 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORDS OF MAHARAJAH SADUL SINGH OF BIKANER (19021950), 77cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage and the crest of the Maharajah’s of Bikaner on either side, regulation plated bowl guard decorated with scrolling foliage, stepped plated pommel with laurel wreath rim, wire bound fishskin grip, in its plated steel scabbard, together with its companion with 66.5cm blade and identical in every respect. It is very rare to find examples of this sword that are proportionally reduced in size for a young child and attributable to a Prince, rarer still to have a larger but still not full sized example, presumably to reflect the growth of the Prince. Together with a copy image of the young Prince. Lieutenant General Sir Sadul Singh GCSI, GCIE, KSTJ, CVO was the last of the Maharajah to reign over Bikaner, from 1943 to 1949.
£3,000-4,000
90. A BLACK AND WHITE PORTRAIT
PHOTOGRAPH OF MAHARAJAH SADUL SINGH OF BIKANER (1902-1950), full length, standing by columns and palms and wearing military regalia and medals, in silver easel frame with ribboned reeded border and crest of the Maharajah’s of Bikaner,
hallmarked London 1922 with maker’s mark for Charles & Richard Comyns, morocco leather easel back. The motto translating to Victory to the King of the Desert.
£2,000-3,000
91. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN ARMY OFFICER’S MAMELUKE WITH TROPHY BLADE , 74cm sharply curved blade decorated with panels of gold koftgari, translating to ALM MOMENIN A FOLLOWER OF ISLAM, characteristic copper gilt hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, chain guard, in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Some losses to scabbard leather.
£400-600
92. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE , 82.5cm sharply curved fullered blade by Wolley & Sargant, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound leather grip, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with steel mounts. Blade sharpened for use.
£350-450
93. A REGIMENTAL PATTERN INDIAN ARMY CAVALRY SABRE circa 1890s, 80cm 1796 Light Cavalry blade marked MOLE and 93, three-bar steel hilt marked S.P.A.3, (issued from Singapore Arsenal 1903) and “73” on quillon, wire bound wooden grip, in its iron mounted leather covered wooden scabbard with iron mounts.
£300-400
94. A 19TH CENTURY HONOURABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY OFFICER’S MAMELUKE OF TIPU SULTAN INTEREST, 63cm sharply curved Persian blade, characteristic hilt, the quillons with tiger’s head terminals decorated with bubri, bold horse’s head pommel, chequered horn grip, in its copper gilt mounted steel scabbard, the mounts chased with scrolling foliage and all feature the HEIC lion motif.
£400-500
95. AN INDIAN ARMY 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE WITH TROPHY BLADE , 78.5cm sharply curved fullered tulwar blade marked 33 JT on the back edge and sharpened for use, regulation threebar steel hilt, wire bound wooden grip, in its leather wrapped steel scabbard.
£200-250
96. OF INDIAN ARMY INTEREST - THE 1831 PATTERN MAMELUKE OF GENERAL SIR FREDERICK CAMPBELL KCB DSO DL , 80cm curved clipped back blade etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths crowned rank insignia, crowned EVIIR cypher and the owner’s crest and name, two-piece riveted ivory grips, contained in its field service scabbard. General Sir Frederick Campbell had a very full and colourful military career, starting as a Lieutenant in the Ayr and Wigtown Militia before transferring to the 40th foot and then onto the Queen’s Own Corps of Guides serving in the Hazara Expedition, Chitral Relief Expedition, Malakand Campaign, North West Frontier, Mamund Country, winning the DSO. Campbell went onto Command the 40th Pathans in Tibet and was Commander 1st Peshwar Division 1915-1919 becoming General in 1919, retiring in 1920 he died in 1943. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference AXVHFAZJ
£450-500
97. AN 1821 PATTERN INDIAN CAVALRY
SABRE , 80cm curved trophy blade, sharpened for use, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound leather grip, in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£300-400
98. AN INTERESTING 1821 PATTERN
INDIAN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 88.5cm slightly curved fullered trooper’s blade, regulation three-bar steel hilt, ribbed fishskin grip, the backstrap ribbed to match, in its steel scabbard.
£400-600
99. AN 1821 PATTERN EAST INDIA
COMPANY CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 89cm slightly curved clean fullered blade by Maynard & Harris, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and crowned rampant lion emblem of the Honourable East India Company, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard. Chip to grip.
£400-500
100. AN 1821 PATTERN INDIAN CAVALRY
OFFICER’S SWORD WITH TROPHY BLADE , 89.5cm triple fullered firangi blade with punched dot and crescent moon decoration, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard. Riveted repair to one bar.
£300-400
101. AN 1821 PATTERN INDIAN CAVALRY
OFFICER’S SWORD, 81.75cm slightly curved fullered blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 6895, etched with scrolling foliage, and crowned VR cyphers, regulation three-bar steel hilt with rare folding sideguard, wire bound skin covered grip, in its steel scabbard.
£300-400
102. OF INDIAN ARMY INTEREST - THE 1827 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD OF GENERAL SIR FREDERICK CAMPBELL KCB
DSO DL , 83cm slightly curved blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 23281, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and owner’s crest and motto, regulation pierced steel gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard. General Sir Frederick Campbell had a very full and colourful military career, starting as a Lieutenant in the Ayr and Wigtown Militia before transferring to the 40th foot and then onto the Queen’s Own Corps of Guides serving in the Hazara Expedition, Chitral Relief Expedition, Malakand Campaign, North West Frontier, Mamund Country, winning the DSO. Campbell went onto Command the 40th Pathans in Tibet and was Commander 1st Peshwar Division 1915-1919 becoming General in 1919, retiring in 1920 he died in 1943.
£300-400
103. AN INTERESTING 1821 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD TO FANE’S HORSE , 84cm fullered levee blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 28028, etched with the owner’s initials WSF,
crest and motto, regulation three-bar steel hilt with large leather covered grip, in its field service scabbard. Walter Simon Fraser served in the 19th Bengal Lancers (Fane’s Horse).
£250-350
104. AN 1821 PATTERN INDIAN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm fullered blade with proof tablet and stamped with the serial no. 1092 on the back edge, regulation four-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, losses, in its steel trooper’s scabbard. Interestingly, while obviously an 1821, it has a fourth bar to the hilt.
£300-400
105. A 1908 PATTERN INDIAN CAVALRY SWORD, issued to the Aden Troop, 89cm blade, the ricasso marked WILKINSON/PALL MALL, also with a broad arrow, three approval marks and dated 1916, back marked IP/0[8], Indian Pattern hilt, the guard marked with broad arrow/WSCV approval mark, also A.T. 106 (Aden Troop). Scabbard lacking.
£80-120
106. A SCARCE 18-BORE SILVER AND CORAL MOUNTED ALGERIAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER
PISTOL , 13.5cm tapering reeded barrel retained at the muzzle by a single pierced foliate silver barrel band, foliate chiselled lock and cock, full stock profusely inlaid with pierced foliate and floral silver plates highlighted with red corals, reeded silver trigger guard, long-eared
faceted silver butt cap set with a coral at the terminal, silver spiral topped wooden ramrod seated in a single spirally fluted embossed white metal ramrod pipe. Signature to the trigger guard back strap of Abdurrahman dating the pistol to the late 18th or early 19th Century.
£800-1,200
107. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK OTTOMAN OR TURKISH HOLSTER PISTOL , 11inch barrel chiselled with scrolls and an alien-like figure, border and scroll chiselled bevelled lock, full stock carved about the mounts with scrolls, chiselled and pierced iron mounts, horn fore-end cap, later wooden ramrod. The trigger guard probably a replacement.
£350-450
108. A 19-BORE TURKISH OR OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 9.75inch two-stage barrel with stepped breech, bevelled lock incised with a stylised signature in the European manner, full stock carved with geometric designs, iron mounts to include long-eared butt cap.
£150-250
109. A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN OR TURKISH HOLSTER FOR A PAIR OF PISTOLS, the leather body embroidered to the front with scrolling foliage and flowerheads in bullion thread on a red velvet ground, cartridge pouch with flap decorated to match, woven shoulder strap or belt.
£150-200
110. A PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN EMBROIDERED SLIPPERS, each of stitched red Morocco leather embroidered with a stylized fleur de lys, leather soles, one inscribed and numbered 269. (2)
£200-250
111. A PERSIAN OR NORTH INDIAN WHITE METAL PANDAN OR BETEL NUT BOX , shaped to resemble a 16th Century Mughal warrior’s helmet, chased over all with flowers and scrolling foliage, the hinged lid with lockable clasp, 17.5cm high approx.
£350-450
112. A 17 TH CENTURY INDIAN SIKH MAIL
SHIRT, the thigh length short sleeved shirt with padded collar, some repairs to cloth, composed of alternate rows of riveted and solid rings, circular brass armoury tags to either side.
£1,000-1,500
113. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SIKH MAIL
SHIRT FOR A BOY, the patterned shirt with horizontal linear decoration, composed of butted links, complete with blue and red cloth padded collar. Lahore.
£400-500
114. A 17 TH CENTURY INDIAN KULA ZIARAH
HELMET, steel skull plate with high steel spike, chainmail head and shoulders covering an exposed face, good original patina over all. Display head not included.
£250-350 115. A 19TH CENTURY INDOPERSIAN DEVIL’S HEAD KULAH
KHUD OR HELMET the single piece steel skull embossed with eyes and a nose to the front, stretched foliate boss with spear head finial, flanked by two curving horns, fixed pierced nasal bar, tram line decoration above the rim, shaped short camail of butted links.
£650-750
116. A SRI LANKAN OR SOUTHERN INDIAN LACQUERED POLE ARM , 10cm leaf-shaped spear head with tapering ring turned collar, 128cm tapering lacquered haft decorated in multi-colours with bands of linear and geometric decoration.
£200-300
117. AN 18TH CENTURY DECCAN HOODED KATAR , 72cm blade with partial reinforcing straps, characteristic hood with raised medial ridge and Yali terminal. Grip and side straps lacking.
£60-90
118. A LARGE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN CHOPPER , 39cm heavy curved blade chiselled with deer, foliage and wild beasts, steel hilt with bone grips, in its carved wooden scabbard, together with a large jambiya with 45cm sharply curved blade incised with a geometric design to one side in the fuller, characteristic white metal mounted wooden hilt, in its vellum covered wooden scabbard (2)
£150-200
119. A 19TH CENTURY VIETNAMESE GUOM OR SWORD, 67cm curved fullered blade, characteristic gilt finished hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, the pommel in the form of the head of a mythical beast, polished bone grip, in its gilt mounted wooden scabbard finely inlaid with flowers, vines, butterfly and mammals in mother of pearl.
£300-500
120. FOUR 19TH CENTURY AND LATER BURMESE DHA , each with plain fullered blades, the largest 18.75cm, characteristic brass mounted wooden
hilts, contained in their brass mounted wooden scabbards.
£100-150
121. A TIBETAN PHURBA OR RITUAL DAGGER , 36cm over all length, decorated with mythical beasts and warrior masks, wolf’s head pommel.
£120-140
122. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY INDIAN BENARES DHAL OR SHIELD, 27.5cm diameter steel body with turned rim, four dome bosses, profusely decorated with scrolling vines and leaves, highlighted in white metals on a black enamelled ground, together with another Indian dhal scratch decorated with a courtly procession including elephant and carriages. (2)
£100-150
123. AN OTTOMAN OR TURKISH CEREMONIAL HELMET, the single piece steel skull drawn up to a peak with a flattened bun-shaped finial, embossed radiating segments surmounting vignettes of spiral etched vines, this supported by a crescent topped band of calligraphy interspersed with scrolling vines, shallow peak drawn out to a point, secured by copper rivets and with turned rim and decorated to match, sliding nasal bar drawn up to a tear-shaped terminal, ear and neck defences detached but present and decorated to match.
£7,000-8,000
124. A 19TH CENTURY MASAI LION SPEAR , circa 1890, retaining good original blackened finish to the leaf-shaped head and spiked base, together with a Dayak or Naga spear with ribbed haft and hair adornments. (2)
£60-90
125. TWO PHILIPPINES TRIBAL SPEARS - IFUGAO PEOPLE , each with 21cm harpoon form head, mounted on their wooden hafts with rattan bindings to the tops, 153cm over all length. (2)
£60-90
126. TWO DERVISH SPEARS, circa 1880, the first with 43cm barbed head and 182cm over all length, the second with 60cm head and 204cm over all length. (2) By repute brought back from the Battle of Tamai in 1884 by Lt. Colonel Hext, see our auction of Match 2024 for other items from this source.
£100-150
127. A SET OF 19TH CENTURY ZULU WEAPONS, circa 1870, comprising a crudely carved large knobkerrie with chequered grip, 82cm long over all, a stabbing assegai rattan bound to the base of the blade, 168cm long over all, and a throwing assegai with similar binding to the base of the iron haft, 160cm long over all. Dark patina. (3)
£100-150
128. A FIJIAN DARK WOOD CANNIBAL’S FORK , late 19th Century, four prongs, small split at the top, 38cm long.
£80-120
129. A 19TH CONGOLESE POTO CEREMONIAL SWORD, 46cm characteristic two-stage pierced leaf shaped blade chiselled with geometric designs, characteristic carved wooden hilt with globular fur-covered grip, together with a mondjembo example and a further leaf-shaped African short sword or dagger. (3)
£120-160
130. A 19TH CENTURY SUDANESE BEJA DAGGER , 22cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic X-form carved wooden hilt, in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, together with another similar, earlier, with hook-shaped blade, in its leather sheath. (2) Latter with chip to one arm of the hilt.
£60-80
131. AN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN CZAR NICHOLAS II ARMY OFFICER’S SWORD, 76.4cm curved fullered blade dated 1905 at the forte and with various arsenal stamps, regulation gilt brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard decorated with laurel leaves and sprays and cast with the crowned cypher of Nicholas II to the top of the backstrap, ribbed bakelite grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Grey staining to the blade.
£750-850
132. A COPY COMMUNIST RUSSIAN SHASQUA , 81.5cm curved fullered blade etched with a damascus pattern and stamped WIII over 7081, regulation brass mounted hilt with ribbed wooden grip, in its green painted wooden scabbard with brass mounts, complete with socket bayonet.
£100-150
133. AN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD NAVAL DIRK , 40cm flattened diamond section large sized blade, regulation brass hilt with recurved guard with circular terminals, square-shaped collar and pommel cap, polished bone grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.
£650-750
134. A LARGE RUSSIAN COSSACK DAGGER , 36cm heavy blade, sharpened for use, characteristic hilt with brass collar with sectional horn and bone grip.
£150-180
135. A 19TH CENTURY RUSSIAN KINDJAL , 31.75cm flattened diamond section blade with offset fullers, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, silver niello domed rivets, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with silver niello mounts decorated to match, the reverse of the top mount with a small section of calligraphy and companion bi-knife. Probably Dagastan.
£600-800
136. A LARGE CAUCASIAN OR OTTOMAN TURKISH KINDJAL , 50.75cm blade profusely decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and flowerheads in silver damascene, characteristic shaped hilt with damascene decoration to match, in its blue velvet wrapped wooden scabbard, mounted and decorated to match.
£500-600
137. A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN OR TURKISH KINDJAL , 23cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic hilt chiselled with scrolling foliage and flowerheads with traces of gilt highlights, in its steel scabbard, decorated to match.
£150-200
138. A LATE 19TH CENTURY BALKAN OR GREEK DAGGER, 20.5cm clipped back blade incised with a panel of scrolling foliage to one side and dated 1884, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with engraved scrolling foliage, two-piece riveted horn grips with short angled ears, in its green leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£300-400
139. A 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN KOUMMYA OR JAMBIYA , 23cm curving double edged blade, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with panels of foliage, possibly rhinoceros horn grip, contained in its white metal scabbard decorated to match and bearing a small panel of calligraphy. Please ensure you adhere to all CITES regulations in respect of import and export procedures.
£350-450
140. AN INDO-PERSIAN JAMBIYA , 22.5cm curved hollow ground blade with raised medial ridge on either side, characteristic copper hilt profusely chased with scrolling foliage within geometric borders.
£100-150
141. A 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN NIMCHA OR SWORD, 83cm curved fullered blade profusely decorated with gold damascene with scrolling foliage and struck with a maker’s mark, characteristic hilt with drooping quillons decorated to match, angular carved horn grip, possibly rhinoceros, in its tooled leather wrapped wooden scabbard Please ensure you adhere to all CITES regulations in respect of import and export procedures.
£1,200-1,400
142. A 19TH CENTURY ETHIOPIAN SHOTEL OR SWORD, 80.5cm sharply curved fullered blade from a French light cavalry sabre, characteristic shaped hilt of horn, possibly rhinoceros, in a later leather scabbard. Please ensure you adhere to all CITES regulations in respect of import and export procedures.
£300-400
143. A 19TH CENTURY SUDANESE KASKARA OR SWORD, 89cm triple fullered broadsword blade incised with a pair of crescent moons to either side, characteristic hilt with flattened square section guard, cord bound grip, leather wrapped pommel, remnant of leather scabbard applied with an old label THIS SWORD WAS PICKED UP ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF OMDURMAN BY PTE STREET 6TH COMPANY 1ST GRENADIER GUARDS AND WAS TAKEN FROM BENEATH ONE OF THE DERVISH CHIEFSWHO HAD BEEN HIT IN THE STOMACH BY A SHELL WHICH AT SAME TIME CARRIED AWAY HALF OF THE SCABBARD 2ND SEPT 1898.
£300-500
144. A 19TH CENTURY PAKAYUN OR PARAPAT OF THE BORNEO MURUT TRIBE , 79.5cm sharply curved blade with clipped back tip, characteristic carved wooden hilt in its brass bound wooden scabbard with lattice carved decoration.
£150-250
145. A LATE 18TH CENTURY LUANG PRABANG HOWDAH SWORD, 102.5cm curved broad blade, widening towards the tip and with sword breaker back edge, characteristic hilt of paktong profusely decorated with foliage, flower heads and mythical beasts, the pommel decorated with a seated Budha.
£600-800
146. A 19TH CENTURY SRI LANKAN
KASTANE OR SHORT SWORD, 35cm 18th Century blade, characteristic cast white metal hilt with down turned quillons in the form of a Simha head, D-shaped knuckle guard decorated to match, the head again, decorated to match with a large Simha head, geometric chased grip, in its white metal scabbard decorated to match.
£800-1,000
147. A 19TH CENTURY NORTH INDIAN KHANJAR , 21.5cm recurved fullered blade with armour piercing tip, two-piece shaped riveted horn grips, in its green stained snake skin wrapped wooden scabbard.
£190-210
148. AN MUGHAL INDIAN CHAIN MAIL COIF, composed of butted links and of balaclava form with face aperture and extending down to cover the shoulders.
£150-200
149. A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY
OFFICER’S DRESS SWORD, 82.5cm fullered blade, regulation gilt brass hilt with heart-shaped shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, ovoid pommel, loose wire bound grip, in its steel scabbard.
£300-400
150. A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY
OFFICER’S DRESS SWORD, 81.5cm fullered blade, regulation copper gilt hilt with heart-shaped shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, ovoid pommel, loose wire bound grip, in its steel scabbard with maker’s panel for Salter, partially painted black.
£300-400
151. AN 1821 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY
OFFICER’S SWORD, 83.5cm pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with crowned WIVR cyphers and a maker’s panel for W. MOORE LATE BICKNELL & MOORE OLD BOND ST LONDON, regulation scroll pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard. Ex Gary Bates Collection Part 1 Lot 28.
£350-450
152. AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
OFFICER’S SWORD, 86.5cm curved pipe-backed blade with spear point, etched with a crowned GIVR cypher within laurel wreaths on either side, regulation steel three-bar hilt, loose, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. This sword is connected to General Thomas William Robbins 1786-1864 Ensign 1st Foot Guards Sept 1803, Lieut 7th Dragoons May 1808, Captain May 1809, Major 7th Hussars Dec 1818, Colonel 80th Foot March 1855 and General Nov 1862, serving in Peninsula, France and Flanders and was severely wounded at Waterloo. Little is known about the association between this sword and General Robbins but two letters accompanying the sword appear to discuss this sword.
£350-450
153. A VICTORIAN 15TH HUSSARS OFFICER’S MAMELUKE , 78.5cm curved clipped back blade with traces of etched decoration, grey stained, regulation gilt hilt decorated with acanthus scrolls, acanthus terminals, two-piece riveted ivory grips decorated with geometric designs, in its gilt mounted panelled scabbard with red velvet inserts.
£500-600
154. A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S MAMELUKE , 78cm curved clipped back blade by Hamburger, etched with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and a crowned VR cypher, characteristic gilt hilt decorated with acanthus leaves and with terminals to match, two piece riveted ivory grips, in its gilt mounted plated steel scabbard.
£400-500
155. AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE 11TH (PRINCE ALBERT’S OWN) HUSSARS, 88.5cm slightly curved fullered blade by Wilkinson serial no. 21370 for 1876, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, maker’s panel, regimental title and owner’s initials, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard, complete with knot.
£1,200-1,500
156. AN 1832 PATTERN 2ND LIFE GUARDS
OFFICER’S SWORD, 84cm fullered blade with hatchet point, etched with a crowned flaming grenade over LG over 2 within a laurel wreath, maker’s panel and dated 1832, regulation brass hilt decorated with laurel wreaths and flaming grenades, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass mounted steel scabbard. Scabbard pitted and scabbard mounts loose. Blade shortened.
£600-800
157. AN 1853 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD TO THER 16TH LANCERS, 89cm curved fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation three-bar steel hilt, riveted two-piece leather grips, in its steel scabbard marked 16QL over 234 over 1865.
£300-400
158. A COPY 1814 PATTERN HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY OFFICER’S DRESS SWORD, 85.5cm double fullered blade stamped HAMBURGER at the forte, regulation brass hilt, wire bound leather grip, in its brass scabbard with panelled inserts on either side.
£200-300
159. A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S
SWORD, 82cm fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher and crowned Royal arms, all highlighted in gilt on a rubbed blue ground, regulation gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow, folding side guard, urn-shaped pommel, ribbed wooden grip, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard. Chape loose.
£350-450
160. A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S
SWORD, 80.5cm fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, crowned GR cypher and crowned Royal arms, regulation copper gilt hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn-shaped pommel, wire bound grip, in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard.
£350-450
161. A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S
SWORD, 82cm fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher, crowned Royal arms and Runkel Solingen on the back edge, regulation copper gilt hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn-shaped pommel, wire bound grip, in
its copper mounted leather scabbard.
£300-400
162. A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S
SWORD, 82.5cm fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher, crowned Royal arms and Runkel Solingen on the back edge all highlighted in faded gilt on a faded blue ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with folding side guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn-shaped pommel, loose wire bound grip, in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard. Loose grip wire, scabbard leather with splits.
£300-400
163. A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S
SWORD, 82.75cm fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, laurel wreath and a stand of arms, regulation, gilt hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn-pommel, simulated wire bound grip, in its steel scabbard.
£300-400
164. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S FIVE-BALL SPADROON , 82cm flattened diamond section fullered blade decorated with stands of arms, Royal arms and in the fuller FOR MY COUNTRY & KING, traces of gilt highlights, characteristic steel hilt, the D-shaped knuckle bow and looping side guard with five-ball decoration, faceted urn pommel, reeded hollow ivory grip, in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Please ensure you comply with all CITES laws. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference 27YW7D7N.
£500-700
165. A GEORGIAN IRISH OFFICER’S SABRE , 71.5cm sharply curved blade double edged towards the tip decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, Royal arms and WARRANTED, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s panel for Brady of Dame St Dublin. Brady operated circa 1780-1800, splits to scabbard leather.
£400-600
166. A SCARCE 1822 PATTERN SANDHURST PRESENTATION SWORD BY PROSSER , 80cm pipe backed blade etched to one side with a crowned GR IV cypher and maker’s panel Prosser Swordcutler to the King London and Presented to William Moorsom by the Gentlemen Cadets of the C Company at the Royal Military College Sandhurst June 14th 1822, as a token of their sincere regard & esteem, the other side etched in Latin Summum erede nefas animan preferre pudorri Et propter vitam vivendi perderae caucas and with a crowned GR IV cypher, regulation gothic hilt incorporating a crowned GIVR cypher, in its brass mounted black leather scabbard, locket with ‘Prosser Sword Manufacturer to the King London. Scabbard leather parted.
£650-750
167. A VICTORIAN PRESENTATION QUALITY
SWORD, 83cm curved flat blade profusely etched with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, the figure of Justice and the figure of Victory, the whole on a matt etched ground and reaching to just behind the tip, maker’s panel for Thurkle of London, characteristic pierced gilt hilt decorated with scrolling foliage, wire bound ribbed ivory grip, in its gilt mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts deeply chiselled with scrolling foliage to match.
£1,000-1,500
168. OF INDIAN ARMY INTEREST - THE 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S MAMELUKE TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL FAULKNOR , 83cm curved clipped back blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, laurel wreaths, crossed sword and baton and J.A.S. FAULKNOR in scroll banner form, further etched at the forte LIEUT GENL FAULKNOR, regulation gilt hilt, the crossguard chased with rank insignia within a wreath, two-piece foliate riveted ivory grips, in its brass scabbard, complete with bullion knot. Faulknor served with the 6th Bombay Native Infantry in the Scinde, Afghanistan and the Indian Mutiny. Ensign: 12 December 1840, Lieutenant: 16 July 1842, Captain: 12 June 1852, Major: 18 February 1861, Lieutenant Colonel: 6 November 1866, Colonel: 12 December 1871, Major General: 1 March 1882, Lieutenant General: 1 July 1886, General: 1 March 1891. £800-1,200
169. AN INDIAN CAVALRY OFFICER’S MAMELUKE FOR PROBYN’S HORSE , 81cm clean curved blade by GAUNT & SON, etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, crowned Royal arms and crowned GVR cypher, regulation plated hilt with two-piece brown composition grips, in its plated steel scabbard, complete with knot. While not marked to Probyn’s horse it conforms to the pattern and is identical to another example marked to that regiment. £400-500
170. A GOOD PLATED HILTED 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 84cm sharply curved clipped back blade etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, crowned rank insignia and crowned GRI cypher, maker’s panel for Robinson & Green of London, regulation plated hilt incorporating laurel wreaths with centered GRI cyphers, riveted two-piece ivory grips, in its brass scabbard, complete with bullion knot, £400-500
171. AN 1822 PATTERN EAST INDIA COMPANY INFANTRY OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD, 82cm curved fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, EIC rampant lion emblem and the inscription, GENTLEMAN CADET SALISBURY T. TREVOR THIS SWORD was presented to him at the Public Examination on the 9th Decr. 1852 by the Honourable Court of Directors of the East India Company as a mark of their Approbation of his General Good Conduct while at the Company’s Military Seminary, further etched with a panel at the forte Restored By Wilkinson, Pall Mall 1868, regulation gilt brass gothic hilt incorporating the EIC rampant lion emblem, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass scabbard.
£2,000-3,000
172. AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE 1ST WARWICKSHIRE REGIMENT, 80.5cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and presentation inscription PRESENTED BY THE SERGEANTS OF THE 28TH NORTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT TO T. G. LUMSDEN ESQRE ON HIS PROMOTION TO THE 6TH ROYAL FIRST WARWICKSHIRE REGT MALTA JANUARY
1873, regulation pierced brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard.
£1,000-1,500
173. AN 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE ROYAL WELCH FUSILIERS, 82.5cm fullered blade by Hawksworth of Sheffield, profusely etched with the flowers of the union, crowned Royal arms and crowned GVR cypher, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating a crowned GVR cypher, the tail of the guard engraved Presented to Lieu. D. Ivor Thomas 9th R.W.R. BY THE INHABITANTS OF FFORESTFACH DISTRICT ON HIS RETURN HOME FOR A SHORT LEAVE FROM THE FRONT May 1917, wire bound fishskin grip, in its field service scabbard.
£800-900
174. A VICTORIAN 1822 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm slightly curved fullered blade by John Watson & Son, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and rank insignia, regulation pierced brass gothic hilt incorporating the rank badge, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass scabbard, complete with knots. Good polish and etched ground, a few edge nicks.
£300-400
175. A VICTORIAN 1822 PATTERN INDIAN ARMY OFFICER’S SWORD, 81.75cm pipe backed blade with spear point, stamped with an I and arrow mark and with Indian Arsenal markings to the back edge, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, folding side guard, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass scabbard., £200-300
176. AN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm slightly curved fullered blade by Linney, etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, folding side guard, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard. Good polish and etched grey ground, some staining.
£250-350
177. A GVR RAMC OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm blade etched with scrolling foliage GVR cypher and Corps insignia, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned GVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, in its field service scabbard.
£200-300
178. A PROMOTIONAL WILKINSON SWORD, window display item, 76cm plated blade decorated with roses and foliage, maker’s panel to either side, regulation pierced plated gothic hilt incorporating the Wilkinson Sword logo, wire bound fishskin grip.
£120-150
179. A VICTORIAN 1897 PATTERN ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm blade by Robert Mole & Sons, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and crowned regimental motifs and badge, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard. .
£300-400
180. A CLEAN EIIR 1897 PATTERN WELCH
REGIMENT OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm clean blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 112741. etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and EIIR cypher, laurel wreaths and regimental badge, regulation pierced plated hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its field service scabbard, retains all of its original finish and matt etched ground.
£400-500
181. AN 1857 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEERS
OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm slightly curved fullered blade by Thurkle, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, regimental motifs and title and owner’s crest and initials SINE MACULA C. DE B.C, sharpened for use and with heavy nicks, regulation foliate pierced
brass hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass scabbard.
£350-450
182. SCARCE ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE SHEFFIELD ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS, 90cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, SHEFFIELD ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS, SECT. MAJOR FRANLINN 5 BATY, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard.
£450-550
183. AN 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S FIELD SERVICE SCABBARD, 92cm over all length, complete with leather pouch containing Ordnance stamped pricker.
£60-80
184. A GROUP OF 19TH CENTURY AND EARLIER BLADES, the first 80cm and double fullered, the second 71.5cm, the third of colichemarde form and from a smallsword, 63cm with tip missing, the last from a 1796 pattern Infantry officer’s sword with traces of blued and gilt decoration, snapped and one half now missing. (5)
£100-150
185. A GROUP OF FOUR 19TH CENTURY AND EARLIER SWORD BLADES, the first of shamshir form, 90cm and fuller, edge nicks, the second 62cm and of curved form and incised with a running wolf to one side, the third 53.5cm curved and fullered, re-tipped, the fourth 65cm and fullered. (4)
£100-150
186. A 19TH CENTURY NAVAL RIGGING
CUTTER , constructed from two 2.25 inch diameter cast iron cannon balls united by five flattened diamond section hinged blades of 8inches in length hinged with foliate topped rivets.
£1,800-2,000
188. A SCARCE 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED OFFICER’S DIRK , 295cm sharply curved clipped back blade struck with a maker’s mark of a dagger surmounting the letter T, characteristic hilt the crossguard with terminals in the form of helmeted busts, silver tape and wire bound grip in its white metal mounted vellum wrapped wooden sheath.
187. A COMMEMORATIVE GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK OF BATTLE OF THE NILE INTEREST, 35cm sharply curved fullered blade with traces of etched decoration to include a stand of arms and a maker’s panel for Gill, grey stained, the pierced copper gilt guard with inset oak leaf spray, later Nile commemorative brass crocodile grip, in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s panel to match. See lot 139, Charles Miller Ltd, 1st November 2022, sold for £5000.
£2,500-3,500
£1,500-2,500
189. A PAIR OF WATERCOLOURS BY LIEUTENANT W.R. KENNEDY R.N. (EXH. CIRCA
1900), “Capture of “La Loire” by H.M.S. Anson, Capt. Durham, Oct 18th 1798”, together with its companion “Capture of L’Immortalité, Oct 20th 1798 by H.M.S. Fishguard. Capt. T.B. Martin”, signed, watercolour, titled on mount, 24.5 x 34.5cm. (2)
£400-600
190. THE WINDLASS FROM HMS SWALLOW, set with a brass plaque, RECOVERED FROM H.M.S. Swallow Chatham 1815 by Thomas Gillard Esquire. The Brig-Sloop Swallow had a prolific carer during the Napoleonic wars, capturing more than a dozen French Privateers and took part in the action at the port of D’Anzo which saw over 29 vessels cut out from the port. HMS Swallow was broken up at Chatham dockyard in 1815 after the cessation of hostilities with France. 153cm.
£300-500
191. A TAMPION FOR THE FRENCH
SUBMARINE LE REDOUTABLE , the cast bronze body decorated with an eagle, anchor and submarine, mounted on a wooden plinth.
£80-120
192. OF TRAFALGAR AND NELSON
INTEREST: A FRAMED SHEET OF HMS VICTORY COPPER HULL COVERING , approximately 14inches x 8.5 inches, framed and glazed, complete with certificate confirming this is just no. 134 of 500 sheets so framed.
£100-200
193. OF TRAFALGAR AND NELSON
INTEREST: A PIECE OF OAK HULL AND FROM HMS VICTORY, 12.75inches long and cut from the Victory during her restoration, complete with Certificate of Provenance.
£100-200
194. AN 1805 PATTERN ROYAL NAVAL MIDSHIPMAN’S SWORD, 56cm fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, a globe and crossed oars and a fouled anchor, evidence of sharpening for use, regulation gilt stirrup hilt, the langets decorated with crowned fouled anchors, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s panel for SALTER, two small cracks to hilt.
£450-550
195. AN 1805 PATTERN ROYAL NAVAL MIDSHIPMAN’S SWORD, 74cm triangular section blade decorated with scrolling foliage and a stand of arms, traces of blueing and gilt at the forte, regulation gilt brass stirrup hilt, the langets engraved with fouled anchors, wire bound fishskin grip.
£500-600
196. A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 79.5cm fullered blade etched with scrolling oak leaves within rope borders, crowned Royal arms, crowned fouled anchor and owner’s name C. W. P. Lee RN, regulation brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard lion’s head pommel, wire
bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.
£200-300
197. A RARE FIRST WAR PERIOD ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE OFFICER’S SWORD, 79cm fullered blade by Firmin & Sons of London, etched with scrolling oak leaves within rope borders, crowned Royal arms and crowned service badge, serial no. 5547 on the back edge, regulation brass hilt incorporating the crowned service badge, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot.
£600-800
198. AN ITALIAN MODEL 1833 MOUNTED ARTILLERY SWORD, 83cm curved fullered blade, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with slender langets, wire bound leather grip, in its steel scabbard.
£180-220
199. AN EAST INDIA COMPANY 1827
PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 76cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point etched with scrolling foliage, EIC crest and EIC rampant lion emblem surmounting a fouled anchor, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a fouled anchor surmounted by the EIC rampant lion, folding side guard, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£600-800
200. A SCARCE 1827 PATTERN NAVAL
OFFICER’S SWORD BY P & S FIRMIN, 77cm curved fullered blade with spear point, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and a crowned fouled anchor, maker’s panel for P & S Firmin 153 Strand London, regulation gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the top mount with bannerform maker’s panel for Firmin. P&S Firmin operated out of this address from 1835 to 1838. Repairs to scabbard leather.
£250-350
201. A 19TH CENTURY AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN
OFFICER’S SWORD, 84cm curved fullered clean blade, regulation pierced gilt brass hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and the Austrian Eagle, the remainder with foliate highlights, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass mounted leather wrapped steel scabbard, the upper mount with Imperial crest.
£300-400
202. A FRENCH 1ST EMPIRE PERIOD
OFFICER’S SABRE , 72.5cm sharply curved fullered blade decorated with stands of arms and foliate sprays with traces of gilt highlights, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with single side bar support, laurel leaf highlights, wooden grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£100-200
203. A PRE-1795 AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE PERIOD OFFICER’S SABRE , 74cm sharply curved fullered blade decorated with panels of scrolling foliage, stands of arms, Warranted and an American Eagle and flag, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt brass hilt, the D-shaped knuckle guard with single side bar support, laurel leaf highlights, wire bound leather grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. The 13 stars appear on the American flag which dates it to pre-1795 when that number changed to 15.
£1,000-1,500
204. no lot
205. A FRENCH FIRST EMPIRE CONSULAR GENERAL OFFICER’S SMALL SWORD OR EPEE , 83cm fullered blade decorated with stands of arms and foliate flourishes, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground within a gilt border, the forte marked ICB on a gilt panel, regulation gilt hilt with oval guard decorated with a border of laurel leaves and with a pair of stars flanking a bust of Mars at the tail, the crossguard decorated with laurel leaves, Roman fasces and with lion’s mask terminals, the quillon block decorated with the face of Medusa on a rayed ground to either side, D-shaped knuckle guard decorated to match and with stylised Egyptian Sphinx head terminal, casque pommel, silver wire and ribbon bound grip, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard. See page 64 Armes Blanche by Jean Lhoste for an image of the bust of Mars on an identical sword and described as Une Epee de General de Brigade du Consulat du debut du Premier Empire.
£3,000-5,000
206. A FRENCH NAPOLEONIC PERIOD SENIOR GARDE DE CONSULS OFFICER’S SWORD BY BOUTET, 85cm fullered blade etched with Garde de Consuls and Chasseurs de Cheval, stands of arms and classical imagery such as Atlas supporting the globe, fasces and FR, regulation hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, the whole decorated with laurel and classical imagery, the quillon stamped BOUTET and LD and NB, in its steel scabbard decorated to match, the upper portion marked Manufacture a Versailles Boutet Directeur Artiste. See Armes Blanches Militaires Francaises XXVI 1978 by Aries, Branche de Garde Arrondie No.s 3a & 4a for this type of hilt and scabbard.
£1,500-2,000
207. AN ITALIAN BERSAGLIERI OFFICER’S SABRE , 86cm sharply curved damascus blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms and makers name Henckels of Solingen, all highlighted in gilt, copper gilt five-bar hilt, associated backstrap of brass and with lion’s head pommel, chequered wooden grip.
£400-600
208. A PRUSSIAN FREDERICK THE GREAT PERIOD DRAGOON’S SWORD, 85cm blade bearing trace of Prussian eagle acceptance stamp, unit numbered 17 on the quillon, brass hilt with eagle’s head pommel, replaced grip. See Me Fecit Potsdam by Windsheimer, 2001, pp.377-396, plats 417-492 for some of the many variations of this sword.
£850-950
209. A FRENCH CUIRASSIER’S SWORD, 98.75inch double fullered blade, manufactured in Klingenthal and dated 18XX (?), regulation four-bar brass hilt, stamped 236 and with two partial poincon, wooden grip in its pitted steel scabbard.
£600-800
210. A SCARCE FRENCH AN IX
GENDARMERIE D’ARMEE OR HEAVY CAVALRY SWORD, 96.25cm blade with hatchet point, regulation steel four-bar hilt stamped C 69 over 1, wire bound leather covered grip, in its steel scabbard.
£800-1,200
211. A WATERLOO PERIOD FRENCH
CUIRASSIER’S SWORD, 95.5cm double fullered blade with spear point, partially marked ..du Klingenthal Octobre 1814 on the back edge and with various Inspector’s stamps to include that of Blick at the forte, regulation brass three-bar hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with various Inspector’s stamps, wire bound leather grip, in its steel scabbard.
£600-800
212. A WATERLOO PERIOD FRENCH
CUIRASSIER’S SWORD, 95cm double fullered blade with spear point, marked to the back edge Mrfe Rle du Klingenthal Juillet 1814 and with various Inspector’s stamps to the forte, regulation brass three-bar hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with various Inspector’s stamps, wire bound leather rip, in its steel scabbard.
£600-800
213. A FRENCH CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD
M1854 CUIRASSIER’S SWORD WITH WATERLOO PERIOD BLADE , 96cm double fullered blade with spear point marked Manufre Rle du Klingenthal 1814 and with various Inspector’s stamps at the forte including that for Blick, regulation three-bar brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with various Inspector’s stamps, wire bound leather grip, in its steel scabbard.
£400-600
214. A REPRODUCTION FRENCH
CUIRASSIER’S SWORD, 94.5cm double fullered blade dated 1813 on the back edge, regulation brass three-bar hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard wire bound leather grip in its steel scabbard.
£100-150
215. A WATERLOO PERIOD FRENCH LIGHT
CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE , 86cm sharply curved fullered blade dated 1813 on the back edge, regulation brass three-bar hilt, ribbed leather grip, in steel scabbard. One scabbard inner spring lacking.
£100-150
216. A MID-19TH CENTURY FRENCH HEAVY CAVALRY SCABBARD, 100cm steel body with oversized chape, two suspension rings.
£100-150
217. A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH FENCING FOILS BY GUYOT, 87.5cm triangular section incurved blades etched with a maker’s panel N. GUYOT ARQ.IER 12 RUE DE PONTHIEU PARIS, characteristic hilts with large shell guards, urn-form pommels, wire bound fishskin grip. (2)
£300-400
218. AN 1845 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 73cm slightly curved blade, regulation black painted steel bowl hilt, ribbed iron grip, in its leather scabbard with brass chape and frog stud.
£350-450
219. AN 1804 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 71.75cm cleaned blade with partial GR stamp at the forte, regulation sheet metal figure of eight hilt with chequered iron grip.
£300-400
220. A LARGE 19TH CENTURY NAVAL BOARDING CUTLASS, 79cm blade, 4.5cm at its widest, regulation steel bowl guard, ribbed iron grip, in its iron mounted leather scabbard.
£300-400
221. A 19TH CENTURY NAVAL BOARDING CUTLASS, 62.5cm blade, regulation brass hilt with half bowl guard, ribbed leather covered grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£200-300
222. AN 18TH CENTURY NAVAL BOARDING CUTLASS, 725.5cm fullered blade, regulation figure of eight sheet metal hilt, tubular iron grip. Rust patinated. This cutlass appears to predate the regulation pattern of 1804.
£500-600
223. AN 18TH CENTURY NAVAL BOARDING CUTLASS, 73.5cm fullered blade struck with an Ordnance mark to one side of the forte, regulation figure of eight sheet metal hilt, tubular iron grip. This cutlass appears to predate the regulation pattern of 1804.
£500-700
224. AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN SWEPT HILT SWORD-RAPIER , 96cm broadsword blade incised in the short central fullers SAHAGOM to either side, struck with the XXX Amsterdam mark and with a further crowned P maker’s stamp, characteristic hilt in the Venetian or Saxon manner with spatulate ridged quillons, swept lower guard, D-shaped knuckle bow with ridged scroll supports, ribbed tapering pommel, wire bound grip with turk’s heads. For an Amsterdam Town Guard sword with identical maker and Amsterdam stamps see lot 164 Arms, Armour & Militaria Thomas Del Mar Ltd 8th December 2021.
£2,500-3,500
225. A 17 TH CENTURY NEOPOLITAN CUP
HILT RAPIER , 100.5cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic embossed cup hilt pierced and chased with scrolling foliage flowerheads and two vignettes of a gentleman in profile in casual attire and the same in a suit of armour, elongated quillons flaring and spirally fluted towards the turned foliate terminals, D-shaped knuckle guard decorated to match the spherical pommel chiselled with vignettes of a horseman flanked by horse’s heads, chequered wire bound grip.
£1,200-1,500
226. A COMPOSITE MID-17 TH CENTURY
SPANISH CUP HILT RAPIER, 102cm flattened diamond section blade deeply struck with three crowned profile busts to one side and two on the other, further incised with cross forms and an orb and cross at the forte, characteristic cup hilt pierced and chased with scrolling foliage, grotesque masks and a brace of fighting knights, elongated quillons flaring towards the faceted bun-shaped terminals, D-shaped knuckle guard, chiselled scallop form pommel, wire bound grip with turk’s heads.
£1,200-1,500
227. A 17 TH CENTURY SPANISH CUP HILT RAPIER , 100cm flattened diamond section blade struck with a shield-shaped mark at the forte, characteristic reeded cup hilt pierced and chiselled with panels of scrolling foliage, turned and roped rim, elongated quillons with twist decoration towards the flattened bun-shaped terminals, D-shaped knuckle guard and flattened pommel decorated to match, wire bound grip
£1,200-1,500
228. A 17 TH CENTURY SPANISH OR NEAPOLITAN CUP HILT RAPIER , 93cm flattened diamond section blade incised in the short central fuller SAHAGOM on either side, further incised with a running wolf motif to both sides, characteristic chiselled and embossed cup decorated with vines, flowers and birds, turned and roped rim, elongated horizontal quillons, twisted towards the stepped button terminals, D-shaped knuckle guard decorated to match the quillons, flattened bun-shaped pommel with roped rim to match the cup, wire bound latticed grip with turk’s heads.
£1,200-1,500
229. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY VENETIAN SCHIAVONA OR BACK SWORD, 83cm backsword blade, characteristic lattice form basket hilt composed of flattened shaped bars, single flattened quillon with spherical terminal, struck with a mark (St Mark in Moleca?) to the upper bar, shield-shaped pommel with central domed form to each face, ribbed leather grip with lower leather cover to the forte.
£800-1,200
230. A 17 TH CENTURY ITALIAN FOUR-RING RAPIER , 104cm flattened diamond section blade stamped with an indistinct maker’s name in the fuller on either side, further struck with an anchor-shaped mark, characteristic hilt wit shell guard supporting four concentric rings, recurved crossguard, D-shaped knuckle guard with serpent head terminal and two scroll supports, reeded ovoid pommel, wire bound grip. Knuckle bow and crossguard replaced and with repairs.
£1,000-1,500
231. A VICTORIAN RAPIER IN THE 17TH CENTURY ITALIAN STYLE , 108cm flattened diamond section fullered blade, characteristic hilt composed of scrolling and concentric rounded bars, spatulate form quillons, D-shaped knuckle guard with two scroll supports, tapering pommel, wire bound grip with turk’s heads.
£800-1,200
232. A 20TH CENTURY COPY OF A SPANISH CUP HILT RAPIER , 85.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage, pierced and incised cup, elongated ring turned quillons flaring towards the tips, D-shaped knuckle guard, turned spherical pommel, wire bound grip.
£150-200
233. A NORTH EUROPEAN CAVALRY SWORD OR RAPIER , 96.5cm sharply curved fullered blade, the basket hilt composed of scrolling flattened bars, weighted pommel, slender cord bound grip.
£300-500
234. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY VENETIAN SCHIAVONA OR BACK SWORD, 83cm backsword blade, characteristic lattice form basket hilt composed of flattened shaped bars, single flattened quillon with spherical terminal, struck with a mark (St Mark in Moleca?) to the upper bar, shield-shaped pommel with central domed form to each face, ribbed leather grip with lower leather cover to the forte.
£800-1,200
235. A MID-17 TH CENTURY DUTCH BROADSWORD FOR AN OFFICER OF THE AMSTERDAM TOWN GUARD, 67cm fullered blade incised SAHAGUM in the fuller flanked by a series of X stamps, further incised on either side with the running wolf motif, the forte stamped with a partial crowned XXX mark of Amsterdam, further stamped with a crowned BC mark, characteristic hilt with recurving guard composed of shaped flattened bars with chiselled foliate terminals, quillon block, looping side guard and flattened spherical shaped pommel decorated to match, the whole with circular incisions, vertically ribbed grip with wire binding and turk’s heads.
£2,500-3,500
236. AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN PAPPENHEIMER RAPIER , 101cm pierced double fullered two-stage stepped blade, characteristic swept hilt composed of flattened bars faceted to the fore, recurving crossguard with spatulate terminals, the looping side guards with pierced inserts, trapezoidal pommel, wire bound grip with turk’s heads. Circa 1630.
£1,800-2,200
237. A FINE 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN SWORD RAPIER , 94cm fullered blade stamped FRANSISCO RVYS EN TOLDEO and further struck with cross forms and crossed orbs, characteristic swept hilt composed of flattened cushioned bars with incised wriggle work, recurved quillons, looping side guards and bars with pierced inserts, D-shaped knuckle bow and conical pommel decorated to match, wire bound grip with turk’s heads.
£8,000-12,000
238. AN EARLY 14TH CENTURY SWORD OF WAR OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XIIA CIRCA 13001350, 90cm fullered broadsword blade inlaid to one side in white metal with a flower, a circular form and a stylised running wolf, characteristic hilt with slightly down turned tapering square section iron guard, slender, almost straight, tang of hand and a half size, chamfered octagonal pommel inlaid in white metal to the front and rear face with a looped cross, pyramidical tang button. The inlays to the blade, in particular the wolf or beast are typical indicators of a South German origin. The octagonal pommel began to emerge in the 13th Century but became more widely adopted in the 14th Century as seen on some of the best European swords from the Arsenal at Alexandria. Generally in conserved excavated condition. See item 23 Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000 to 1550AD A Private Collection by David Petty.
£5,000-7,000
239. A 14TH CENTURY SWORD OF WAR OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XIIA CIRCA 1325-1375, 89.9cm fullered broadsword blade inlaid to one side in copper alloy with a maker’s mark, characteristic hilt with tapering square section iron guard, slender tang of hand and a half size, chamfered wheel pommel of bronze with stepped pyramidical tang button. While bearing similarities to the noted group of swords from the Arsenal at Alexandria, the inlay to the blade on this sword is more similar to that found on examples from the South German area of Passau. Generally in conserved excavated condition. See item 28 Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000 to 1550AD A Private Collection by David Petty.
£5,000-7,000
240. A 10TH /11TH CENTURY VIKING ERA
SWORD OF PETERSEN TYPE R , 75.75cm broad fullered blade, characteristic hilt with down turned guard tapering towards the ends, these flared and inlaid in white metal with interlocking double ribbons, the pommel of five graduated lobes seated on the upturned upper guard and secured thus by two rivets seated beneath, the whole decorated to match. See items 2 and 43 in Viking Era Swords by David Petty and Robert Hill. Excavated but conserved condition with a few areas of live rust to the pommel.
£8,000-10,000
241. A 9TH OR 10TH CENTURY VIKING
SWORD OF PETERSEN TYPE H, 77.75cm broad fullered blade with traces of goethite and some edge losses, characteristic hilt, the slightly tapering crossguard with rounded terminals decorated with Celtic strapwork inset with silver, the stepped triangular pommel decorated and inlaid to match the guard. See pages 58 and 59 Viking Era Swords by David Petty and Robert Hill FRCS FSA.
£7,000-8,000
242. A LARGE LATE MEDIEVAL HAND AND A HALF SWORD OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XIIIA CIRCA 1450-1500, 99cm double fullered blade, characteristic hilt with wide recurving crossguard of flattened chamfered form with linear incised terminals, sharply tapering scalloped pommel, the front facing three with shaped recesses, presumably for enamel or polished stone inserts. See pages 90 and 91 Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000-1550AD A Private Collection David Petty. £4,000-5,000
243. A 14TH CENTURY SWORD OF WAR OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XVIA CIRCA 1325-1375, 91.5cm fullered broadsword blade inlaid in latten with an inverted heart form with cross terminal, to either side of the blade, the slightly tapering elongated tang struck with a quatrefoil maker’s stamp to one side, slightly turned down crossguard with broadening spatulate terminals, large rectangular pommel with rounded corners, copper rectangular washer seated beneath the peened tang. While similar examples are known to have originated in the Western Balkans, the inlays to the blade would suggest a German origin. Acid cleaned. See pages 60 and 61 Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000-1550AD A Private Collection David Petty.
£4,000-5,000
244. A GERMAN EXECUTIONER’S SWORD OR SWORD OF JUSTICE broadsword blade with squared off tip, engraved with scrolling foliage, flower heads and scenes of punishment, engraved with the motto Den der Herr ist gerecht (For the Lord is Just) and on the other side Wan ich das Scwerdt thue auffheben So gebe Gott dem Sunder das Evige Leben (When I raise the sword So God give the poor sinner eternal life) stamped to either side with a maker’s mark of a Moor’s head, , 81.5cm fullered characteristic hilt with spatulate crossguard with disc-form terminals, the spherical pommel chiselled with vines and fruit, leather bound grip. £4,000-5,000
245. A GERMAN EXECUTIONER’S SWORD OR SWORD OF JUSTICE, 84.5cm blade of characteristic form with squared off tip, the short central fuller etched 16. VIVAT JUSTICIA. 34 to one side and SOLI. DEO. GLORIA to the other, characteristic hilt, the crossguard with swelling faceted terminals, tapering octagonal cushioned pommel, leather wrapped cord bound grip with scalloped collars. The forte double struck with a crowned profile bust.
£4,000-5,000
246. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PEIOD MORTUARY HILTED BACK SWORD, 81.5cm triple fullered blade incised ANDRIA FARARA twice to each side, characteristic hilt with the lower guard decorated with four raised domes and incised with geometric designs on a stippled ground, D-shaped knuckle guard with angled and scroll supports of flattened bars secured to the flattened bun-shaped pommel by screws, wooden grip. Contemporary repairs to hilt and edge nicks to the blade. Circa 1630-1640.
£900-1,000
247. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD MORTUARY SWORD, 86cm triple fullered blade backsword blade struck with a maker’s mark to either side of the forte, characteristic chiselled to the underside of the guard with panels of foliage and two opposing busts, D-shaped knuckle guard with two side guards united by scrolling bars, chiselled spherical pommel, spirally fluted wooden grip. Said by a previous owner to have been found in the rafters of a cottage in Huntingdonshire in the 1960s.
£800-1,000
248. A25 AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY SPANISH OFFICER’S RAPIER , 100.5cm flattened diamond section blade incised with a panel of wriggle work interspersed with dots and with cross form terminals on either side, characteristic hilt with deep bowl guard with turned rim, some perforation, elongated quillons flaring to the ring turned terminals. D-shaped knuckle guard with ring turned terminal and midpoint, flattened hexagonal pommel brass wire bound wooden grip with turk’s heads.
£400-500
249. A REPRODUCTION SPANISH RAPIER IN THE EARLY 17 TH CENTURY MANNER , 97cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage on the ricasso, characteristic swept hilt composed of twisted bars, D-shaped knuckle guard with scroll supports, reeded pommel, wire bound grip, in its steel mounted leather scabbard, together with a reproduction romantic dagger in the classical manner. (2)
£100-150
250. AVICTORIAN COPY OF A KNIGHTLY SWORD, 88cm flattened diamond section hollow
ground blade, possibly earlier, the later hilt with down turned guard, ovoid pommel and wire bound leather grip, together with two worn fencing foils, a pair of handcuffs and a small Scandinavian fishing knife. (5)
£100-150
251. AN 18TH CENTURY DUTCH OFFICER’S SMALLSWORD, 64cm flattened diamond section slender blade by Abraham Du Cellier of Amsterdam with maker’s panels to either side of the forte and etched L’HONNEUR ME FAIT SERVIER to one side and with the figure of an officer on the other, cut steel hilt with pierced and damaged foliate form guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, ovoid pommel, copper wire and tape bound grip.
£150-200
252. AN 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SMALLSWORD, 76.25cm triangular section incurved blade characteristic steel hilt pierced and engraved with scrolling foliage, D-shaped knuckle bow and spherical pommel decorated to match, brass wire bound grip with Turk’s heads. Quillon and one finger loop lacking.
£150-200
253. AN 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED SMALLSWORD BY BENNETT & SON OF LONDON , 80.5cm triangular section incurved colichemarde blade decorated with scrolling foliage and strapwork, characteristic silver hilt, the pierced oval guard decorated with scrolls and faceted studwork, hallmarked D-shaped knuckle guard decorated to match, the pommel ensuite, braided silver wire and tape bound grip, in its white metal mounted velum wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts decorated to match the hilt. Scabbard in two pieces but all mounts present with the upper mount engraved Bennett & Son Royal Exchange.
£400-600
254. AN 18TH CENTURY SMALL SWORD, probably Spanish, 81cm blade marked SAHAGOM in the fuller on both sides, the hilt embossed with horseman, two reclining figures and another figure (possibly a bowman), shell guard decorated with extensive scene of horsemen with lances and pennants approaching a city (possibly a scene from the El Cid story), the grip bound with elaborate copper bands and twisted wire.
£300-400
255. AN 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SMALL SWORD, 88cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, characteristic brass hilt with upturned shell guard decorated with classical scenes, D-shaped knuckle bow and spherical pommel decorated to match, wire bound grip.
£200-300
256. A CUT STEEL HILTED COURT SWORD, 70.5cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, characteristic hilt with downturned shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn-form pommel, the whole linear engraved and set with faceted steel studs, in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. The latter with replaced mid-mount over and old repair.
£80-120
257. AN 18TH CENTURY WHITE METAL HILTED SMALLSWORD, 82cm triangular section incurved blade, characteristic white metal hilt with upturned shell guard with roped borders, D-shaped knuckle guard and ovoid pommel decorated to match, wire bound grip.
£200-300
258. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER HILTED SMALLSWORD, 73.5cm colichemarde blade decorated with scrolling foliage, flowerheads and a dragon, characteristic silver hilt with upturned shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow with maker’s mark for Edward Fayle. Circa 1715-16, see London Silver-Hilted Swords by Southwick page 279 plate 29 for a similar example, quillon lacking, guard loose.
£350-450
259. AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SMALLSWORD FOR A BOY, c.1720, 65cm single edged blade, gilded brass retaining much original gold plating, bound grip with silver wire turk’s head knots.
£250-350
260. A MID 18TH CENTURY FRENCH HUNTING HANGER , 54.75cm flattened diamond section double fullered blade stamped Klingenthal to one side of the forte, characteristic brass hilt decorated with a boar’s head and dog’s head terminals to the crossguard, segmented brass pommel, fourpiece polished horn grip, in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£250-350
261. AN 18TH CENTURY GERMAN HUNTING HANGER OR SWORD, 59cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, a wolf and a brace of wild boar, characteristic gilt brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and stub quillons, polished bone grip applied with three gilt lozenges. Circa 1750.
£150-200
262. AN 18TH CENTURY BRASS HILTED HANGER , 59cm double fullered blade decorated with circular stampings in the form of flowers and with traces of yellow metal inlay, characteristic brass hilt with shell guard cast with a cherub, D-shaped knuckle
bow, natural stag’s horn grip, in its leather scabbard with brass gelt hook. Quillon lacking.
£200-300
263. A WILLIAM AND MARY GRENADIER OFFICER’S PLUG BAYONET, 28.5cm blade deeply stamped with London maker’s mark for John Hathaway, gilded brass crossguard engraved with flowers, gilded brass turned pommel, horn grip. The star mark was assigned by the LCC to John Hathaway on 26th September 1689. See Royal Armouries object number X.1626
£650-750
264. A FINE EXAMPLE OF A POINGNARD OR PONIARD DAGGER IN THE 15TH OR 16TH CENTURY STYLE , 26cm octagonal burnished thrusting blade, characteristic hilt with steel foliate guard, faceted gilt spherical pommel decorated with flowerheads, the grip decorated to match.
£350-450
265. A LATE 18TH CENTURY GERMAN HUNTING HANGER FOR THE ENGLISH MARKET, 56cm fullered blade double edged towards the tip, decorated with a garniture of hunting items and the figure of a stag on, the forte etched with a crowned GIIIR cypher and the Royal arms, all highlighted in gilt, the back edge with maker’s details Friedrich Rabb Hertzberg and dated 1786, characteristic gilt brass hilt with downturned shell guard, recurved quillons, stepped cushion pommel, wire bound natural stag’s horn grip, in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard. Bi-knife lacking. Hertzberg or Herzberg is in Lower Saxony, where the Royal House of Hannover had its summer seat at Schloss Marienburg. See lot 225 Antony Cribb Ltd 22nd November 2022 for a hunting hanger with similarly decorated blade with GIIIR cypher and Royal arms. £600-800
266. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL HUNTING HANGER , 54cm blade etched with a panel to either side of the forte 1673 (?), characteristic brass hilt, the downturned shell guard decorated with a huntsman on horseback, the quillon block decorated with a bear, the terminal in the form of a mythical beast, D-shaped knuckle guard decorated with the figure of Hercules, the domed-shaped pommel decorated with scrolling foliage, spirally fluted tapering horn grip. In an associated leather scabbard.
£300-500
270. A BRONZE SPEAR HEAD, 22cm flattened diamond section leaf-shaped blade with 28.5cm wrap around collar, excavated then cleaned condition, together with a museum copy of a dagger. (2)
£100-150
, the almondshaped single piece drawn up skull with raised medial ridge, flared nasal bar with turned rim, this with crease. Generally patinated over all.
£7,000-8,000
268. A SCANDINAVIAN FLINT DAGGER , 11.5inches over all and fully knapped from a single piece of flint. Acquired from Hildegart Zierott and from the Danish Island of Moen at Jungshoved, Circa 1500 BC.
£1,000-1,500
269. 15TH CENTURY ENGLISHSWALLOW TAIL ARROW HEAD, the shank opening out to a flared collar and with sharply drawn back swallow tail barbs, mounted on its display stand. 3.75inches long.
£100-150
271. A 16TH OR 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN HUNTING KNIFE FROM A TROUSSE , 26.5cm blade with clipped back tip, two-piece riveted horn grips, in excavated condition.
£200-300
272. A LA TENE CULTURE RITUALLY DESTROYED LATE IRON AGE SWORD, in excavated condition but retaining scabbard elements. From an old established English collection.
£300-400
273. A 19TH CENTURY BRONZED CAST PARADE SHIELD, being similar to that of Henry II of France, centrally decorated in bas relief with a scene of a battle probably Hannibal and the Carthaginians defeating the Romans in 216 B.C., surrounded by strapwork borders containing stands of arms, cornucopiae, classical figures and masks, the reverse with applied maker’s button inscribed GRAFL. FACTOREI. ILSENBURG, mounts for wall hanging, 60cm. The original shield of Henry II is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
£150-200
276. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD MUSKETEER’S PRIMING OR CHARGING FLASK , the tapering ring turned horn body with turned treen base plug, leather wrap, chiselled iron stepped nozzle with sprung lever. Circa 1630.
£350-400
£250-300
274. AN ARTICULATED PAULDRON FROM AN ENGLISH CUIRASSIER’S SUIT OF ARMOUR c.1600, together with a lower arm section from the same suit, both retaining much original black finish and some of the leather strapping, some brass rivets, and in totally uncleaned condition. Some very light rust in places.
£450-550 ,
275. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD BACK PLATE BY RICHARD RATHBONE OR RICHARD RAY, the shaped plate with turned neck and arm apertures and shallow flared skirt, the back of the collar stamped RR, retains remnants of original buff leather straps, one complete with original buckle. See Richardson The London Armourers of the 17th Century pg 72 and 73 for illustrations and details of this maker’s mark.
277. A PIKEMAN’S ARMOUR , the black painted steel breastplate with raised medial ridge and shallow flared skirt, incised with a Wand with a ball proof, releathered straps, the companion backplate finished to match, the tassets of eight simulated lames, complete with gorget and broad brimmed pot.
£5,000-7,000
278. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH NAPOLEONIC PRISONER OF WAR BONE MODEL CANNON AND LIMBER , 2 3/4inch brass barrel, sitting on a metal mounted bone carriage bearing ammunition chest and fittings, metal mounted bone wheels and axles, the model 24cm long over all, in later glazed case. Probably modelled on the Gribeauval system cannon 8lb or 12lb, developed in the late 18th Century by Jean Baptiste Vaquette de Gribeauval.
£1,000-1,500
279. A GOOD COPY OF AN EARLY HELMET IN THE NORMAN MANNER , together with an assortment of copy arm and leg defences, and a back plate. All from Whites and the latter adapted to accommodate a hunch in the manner of Richard III. £200-265
280. A RARE PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY ROYAL FORESTER’S CEREMONIAL HALBERDS, each with 29cm flattened diamond section leaf-shaped head etched with a demi-lion crest and motto on a rubbed blued ground and stamped WILLIAM GARNETT 1843, barbed axe faces with down turned flukes, mounted on their ribbon bound wooden hafts with tassel ornaments. 253cm over all. William Garnett 1782-1842, JP and Master Forester of Her Majesty’s Forest of Bleasdale. (2)
£600-700
281. A VICTORIAN COPY OF A GREAT HELM , characteristic steel body pierced with reinforced eye slits to the front and for breaths beneath.
£80-120
282. A REPRODUCTION CLOSE HELMET, the two-piece skull with turned comb, the visor pierced for eye slits and vertical breath slots, the whole etched with scrolling foliage and serpents.
£80-120
283. A GOOD COPY OF AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD LOBSTER TAILED HELMET, the single piece skull with four lame neck guard, shaped peak drawn out to a point, adjustable nasal bar, pierced ear flaps.
£80-120
284. A GOOD COPY OF AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD LOBSTER TAILED HELMET, the single piece skull with radial ribs, four lame neck guard, shaped peak drawn out to a point, adjustable nasal bar, pierced ear flaps.
£80-120
285. ENGLISH SCHOOL (LATE 19TH /EARLY 20TH CENTURY) interior scene with an armourer adjusting the fit of a soldier in armour, watercolour, 29 x 22cm, framed and glazed.
£40-60
286. A PAIR OF ORNATE HALBERDS IN THE 16TH CENTURY MANNER , 75cm cast iron heads with fluted tapering spikes, recurving crescent shaped heads decorated with stands of arms and applied with a crest, the angular downturned flukes decorated to match and marked 1588, mounted on their wooden hafts with vestiges of cloth and tassel bindings. (2)
£400-600
287. AN 18TH CENTURY OFFICER’S SPONTOON HEAD, circa 1750, 42cm over all and with leaf-shaped blade, central open frame with a centred white metal lion, believed to be that of the Scots Guards or Honourable East India Company, threaded base, together with a 17th Century Partizan head, 32cm flattened diamond section head with heart-pierced and shaped base, mounting straps. (2)
£250-350
288. TWO BRITISH SERGEANT’S HALBARDS
43.5cm heads with flattened diamond section leaf-shaped blades surmounting a circular base applied with a plated rampant lion, characteristic shaped face with downturned fluke painted with the initials WDB and dated 1871, mounting straps for the approximately 200cm wooden hafts with coloured tassels. Believed to be 18th Century, circa 1745 and for either the Scots Guards or Honourable East India Company, later issued to the Militia then embellished for use in a country house. (2)
£150-200
289. TWO BRITISH SERGENAT’S HALBARDS,
43.5cm heads with flattened diamond section leaf-shaped blades surmounting a circular base applied with a plated rampant lion, characteristic shaped face with downturned fluke painted with the initials WDB and dated 1871, mounting straps for the approximately 200cm wooden hafts with coloured tassels. Believed to be 18th Century, circa 1745 and for either the Scots Guards or Honourable East India Company, later issued to the Militia then embellished for use in a country house. (2)
£150-200
290. TWO BRITISH SERGEANT’S HALBARDS,
43.5cm heads with flattened diamond section leaf-shaped blades surmounting a circular base applied with a plated rampant lion, characteristic shaped face with downturned fluke painted with the initials WDB and dated 1871, mounting straps for the approximately 200cm wooden hafts with coloured tassels. Believed to be 18th Century, circa 1745 and for either the Scots Guards or Honourable East India Company, later issued to the Militia then embellished for use in a country house. (2)
£150-250
291. A PAIR OF 28-BORE FLINTLOCK SCOTTISH ALL STEEL BELT PISTOLS BY NAIRN, 8.75inch four-stage brass barrels with faceted muzzles and engraved with bands of foliage, bevelled locks signed NAIRN, full steel stocks decorated to match and with ram’s horn butts with integral prickers, button triggers, turned steel ramrods. One cock probably replaced.
£3,500-4,500
292. A SCARCE 25-BORE
FLINTLOCK SCOTTISH
REGIMENTAL SERVICE PISTOL
THE 42ND REGIMENT OF FOOT OR BLACK WATCH, 7inch sighted barrel with Birmingham proof marks and maker’s stamp for Waters, plain stepped lock, full brass stock with ram’s horn butt, button trigger, belt hook mounted on the left side, button topped ramrod.
£3,500-4,500
293. AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROAD SWORD TO THE 42ND REGIMENT OF FOOT OR BLACK WATCH, 81cm broad sword blade with short central fuller incised ANDRIA FERARA and incised with further geometric designs, characteristic hilt composed of thick flattened bars united by a ring beneath the bun-shaped pommel, the front of the basket applied with a large gilt brass figure of St Andrew bearing a saltire, chamois backed velvet liner, wire bound fishskin grip.
£4,500-5,500
294. A SCARCE TRANSVAAL SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS OFFICER’S DIRK , 28.5cm double fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with carved basketweave wooden grip, the pommel cap embossed with the regimental badge, white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match, complete with companion knife and fork. Generally worn, spring clip lacking from fork.
£600-800
295. 17 TH CENTURY SCOTTISH LOWLAND DIRK , 28.5cm blade with reinforced forte, octagonal section polished horn grip.
£400-600
296. A 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BARON’S BULLION AIGULETTE , two large braided bullion trips with white metal finials, the large oval crest boss composed of concentric bands of braided cloth and bullion borders, central bullion crest on a red cloth ground surmounting the motto DENIQUE COPIUM, that of the Melville Clan, together with a Royal Company of Archers sash or belt. (2)
£180-220
297. AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH POWDER HORN , the flattened horn body carved with Celtic strapwork to the front, wooden base plug, braided cord suspension strap.
£500-600
298. TWO SCOTTISH WHITE METAL BELT BUCKLES, the first decorated with entwined thistles around a central blank panel, stamped verso DORNOCH SCOTLAND, the second with open centre surrounded by entwined thistles and scroll edge, together with eleven square Highland buttons decorated with TIR NAM BEANN’S NAN GLEANN’S NAN GAISGEACH (Land of Mountains and Glens and Heroes). (13)
£120-160
299. A RARE 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH WHITE METAL MOUNTED DIRK , 32.5cm double fullered blade with clipped-back tip, stamped MARSHALL PERTH, the companion knife stamped to match, characteristic serpent carved wooden grip with white metal mounts, the open work pommel mounted with a cairngorm stone, in its white metal mounted scabbard decorated with thistles. Walter Marshall started his business in Perth in 1773, see p.262 Scottish Arms Makers by Charles E. Whitelaw. A similar blued and gilt example by John Bell of Perth was sold in these rooms for £6,550, lot 74, March 14th 2017.
£2,000-3,000
300. A 20TH CENTURY SCOTTISH PIPER’S DIRK BY WILKINSON , 30.5cm clean blade double edged towards the tip, stamped WILLKINSON PALL MALL, regulation white metal mounted hilt, the pommel cast with a Queen’s crown, carved basketweave wooden grip set with white metal studs, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the white metal mounts decorated with thistles.
£200-300
301. A FIRST WAR PERIOD SCOTTISH PIPER’S DIRK , 30cm blade, double edged towards the tip, stamped with various Ordnance marks at the forte and dated 1916, regulation white metal mounted hilt, the pommel cap cast with a crown, carved basketweave wooden grip set with white metal studs, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the white metal mounts decorated with thistles.
£300-400
302. A SCOTTISH SILVER AND WHITE METAL MOUNTED SGIAN DUBH , 9cm blade with part faceted back edge, marked STAINLESS STEEL, the white metal hilt and amber stone mounted pommel decorated with Celtic knotwork, basket weave carved wooden grip, in its silver mounted leather wrapped wooden sheath, hallmarked for Edinburgh 1964, maker’s mark for Thomas Kerr Ebbutt engraved M.B. TO J.S. 3-1-66 and stamped MADE IN SCOTLAND.
£120-160
303. A SCOTTISH FIELD OFFFICER’S SWORD, 80.5cm fullered broadsword blade, regulation hilt with nickel crossguard, brass pommel incised with a saltire, wire bound fishskin grip, worn, in its steel mounted field service scabbard the top mount marked WYATT’S REGISTERED. The crossguard is the pattern for Seaforth Highlanders, Cameron Highlanders and Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders.
£150-250
304. A REGULATION PATTERN SCOTTISH FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm double fullered broadsword blade etched with scrolling thistles, crowned Royal arms and crowned EVIIR cypher, regulation scroll-pierced plated hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its an associated plated steel scabbard.
£300-400
305. THE PRINCIPLE PARTS OF TWO SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED SWORDS, comprising two broadsword blades of 82cm length, two military pattern basket hilts composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart-pierced junction plates, a single wire bound fishskin grip and a pair of 20th Century
Indian kukri with scabbards. (2)
£200-300
306. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BROADSWORD, 81cm plain backsword blade double edged towards the tip, full brass basket hilt composed of squared bars united by circular pierced junction plates, squared grip bound with buff leather and twisted copper wire, leather lining inside guard (red outer, white inner, black border). Scabbard lacking.
£200-300
307. OF CULLODEN INTEREST: AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN RECOVERED FROM THE BATTLEFIELD, 34cm double fullered blade incised ANDRIA FARARA in the fullers on either side, characteristic wooden grip carved with Celtic knot work, together with a copy of the Culloden House Sale catalogue, held by Messrs A. Fraser Co. Inverness on Wednesday 21st July 1897. Believed to have been lot 648, mistakenly described as a Sgian Dubh.
£1,800-2,200
A
CASED
PAIR OF 28-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS
BY locks, relined mahogany case.
BY TWIGG OF LONDON , 10inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels signed Twigg LONDON, case colour hardened breeches with platinum lined touch holes, border engraved stepped and bolted colour hardened locks, the full stocks scroll carved behind the barrel tangs, border and scroll engraved blued steel mounts, the trigger guards with acorn finials, horn topped wooden ramrods, in their £6,000-8,000
309. A CASED PAIR OF 32-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY JOHN MANTON, 10.5inch sighted browned damascus octagonal barrels engraved MANTON LONDON, gold lined breeches, border engraved stepped and bolted locks signed MANTON, roller frizzens, border engraved steels, gold lined touch-holes, full stocked with slab-sided wooden butts, border engraved steel mounts, the trigger guards decorated with stands of arms and pineapple finials, horn topped wooden ramrods, in their green baize lined mahogany case complete with laquered three-way powder flask, oil bottle, spring clamp, bullet mould, cleaning rod, the lid with maker’s trade label. Faded re-brown to barrels, traces of case colour to locks, circa 1785. Ivory lifters on compartment lids. Please ensure you comply with all CITES laws. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference UA2942P6. £4,000-6,000
310. A CASED PAIR OF 25-BORE IRISH FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY THOMAS FOWLER OF DUBLIN , 10inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels, the gold lined breeches with maker’s stamp for THOMA. FOWLER DUBLIN, border engraved barrel tangs decorated with stands of arms, border engraved flush locks decorated with a band of barleycorn engraving and flashes behind the pans and signed FOWLER, rainproof pans, roller
frizzens, half stocked with border engraved spur trigger guards with traces of blued finish and decorated with stands of arms, pineapple finials, white metal foreend caps and butt caps, chequered wooden grips, horn topped wooden ramrods, in their coarse green cloth lined oak case complete with flask, mould and turnscrew. Thomas Fowler Cappel Street Dublin 17951825.
£4,000-6,000
311. A SCARCE CASED PAIR OF 77-BORE FLINTLOCK MUFF PISTOLS
BY W. BOND, 1.3inch turnoff barrels, border engraved rounded actions decorated with flashes beneath the pans, stands of arms and laurel wreaths, signed W. BOND LOMBARD STREET LONDON, sliding safeties, bag-shaped wooden butts with vacant oval white metal escutcheons, in their coarse green cloth lined close fitted case complete with barrel key, bullet mould and flask. William Bond operated from 59 Lombard Street from 18031835.
£1,500-2,000
312. AN
ORNATE PAIR
OF
26-BORE FLINTLOCK
BOHEMIAN HOLSTER
OR DUELLING PISTOLS, 10.6inch sighted barrels, deeply chiselled with scrolling foliage and a figure seated amongst a stand of arms, border engraved bevelled locks decorated with a green man mask at the tails, full stocked with white metal mounts, pierced rococo
sideplates decorated with scrolling foliage and the head of a mythical beast, crowned rococo sideplates, long eared butt caps decorated with scrolling foliage and strapwork, the trigger guards decorated with green man masks and with flaming urn finials, horn fore-end caps, horn topped wooden ramrods. (2) £3,000-4,000
313. A PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED 22-BORE QUEEN ANNE PISTOLS BY HALL OF LONDON, 5.5inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrels, engraved with bands of foliage at the breech and E. NORTH ROYL. EXCHANGE, stamped EN and with proofs to the underside of the breech and LONDON to the side, border and foliate engraved barrel tangs, border engraved rounded actions, sliding trigger guard safeties,
flared wooden butts with hallmarked silver grotesque mask butt caps, silver stand of arms escutcheons and sideplate ornaments, the former engraved with the crest of a bird with outstretched wings perched on a tree stump, the back of the wrists carved with a scallop form. (2) Edward North, free of the Gunmaker’s Company in 1729. £2,500-3,500
314. AN 18TH CENTURY 10-BORE FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL BY WILLIAM REYNOLDS, 6inch two-stage flared brass barrel, border engraved bevelled lock engraved with a foliate flourish at the tail and signed W. REYNOLDS, full stocked with brass mounts, open strapwork side plate, long eared butt cap, iron ramrod. Circa 1735.
£650-750
315. A 22-BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER OR COACHING PISTOLBY THOMAS RICHARDS, 8inch barrel, border and scroll engraved bevelled lock engraved with a foliate flourish at the tail and signed T. RICHARDS, full stock scallop carved about the barrel tang, brass mounts to include, scroll pierced side plate, grotesque mask butt cap, brass topped wooden ramrod. Thomas Richards 53 High Street Birmingham 1747-1784.
£650-750
316. A 28-BORE FLINTLOCK OVERCOAT OR TRAVELLING PISTOL BY KETLAND & Co., 5inch barrel engraved LONDON, border engraved stepped lock signed KETLAND & CO. full stocked with border and foliate engraved brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£380-420
317. A 32-BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL BY SMITH, 5inch sighted browned damascus barrel, border engraved stepped and bolted signed lock, full stocked with border engraved steel mounts, the square backed trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms, yellow metal escutcheon, chequered grip, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£350-450
318. A 54-BORE LARGE SIZED FLINTLOCK TAP ACTION OVERCOAT PISTOLBY KETLAND & Co., 3inch turn-off barrels, border engraved boxlock action decorated with swags and signed KETLAND & CO. LONDON, tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, slab sided flared wooden butt.
£650-750
319. AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL BY NOCK , 2.5inch two-stage barrel with flared muzzle, border engraved boxlock action decorated with stands of arms and signed H.NOCK LONDON, sliding safety, steel trigger guard decorated with a starburst, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt.
£500-600
320. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH 80-BORE FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch two-stage cannon barrel engraved with scrolling foliage at the breech, bevelled lock decorated to match and with pivoting safety, ball trigger, burr or root wood full stock with bulbous butt.
£350-450
321. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY GUN BARREL TINDER LIGHTER , 2inch “barrel” or tinder store with sprung cover, border engraved brass boxlock action, slab-sided wooden butt, fretted brass stand with candle sconce.
£450-550
322. AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH FLINTLOCK EPROUVETTE , the pressure sprung dial graduated from one through to nine, brass boxlock action, slab sided wooden butt.
£250-350
323. A TOUCH HOLE EPROUVETTE BY WOOLLEY OF WOLVERHAPMTON, the pressure sprung dial graduated from one through to eight and decorated with a foliate flourish, the rounded brass action marked WOOLLEY, rubbed, elongated bagshaped butt.
£200-300
324. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 2.5inch turn-off barrel, border and swag engraved action signed Cairns & Co. London, sliding safety, slab-sided wooden butt.
£150-200
325. A 40-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY JACKSON OF NEWBURY, 1.5inch turn-off barrel, chevron engraved at the muzzle, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed JACKSON NEWBURY, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab-sided wooden butt.
£150-250
326. A PAIR OF 20-BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER OR OFFICER’S PISTOL BY KETLAND & Co., 9inch barrels engraved LONDON at the breech, border engraved locks signed KETLND & CO. full stocked with brass mounts, ramrods lacking. Both with splits to stocks, barrel pins detached or lacking and actions at fault.
£200-300
327. A CASED PAIR
OF
20-BORE FLINTLOCK
DUELLING PISTOLS BY HOLMES OF LIVERPOOL , 8inch sighted octagonal barrels, stamped with Irish Registration marks D-N13586 and D-N13587 to the underside of the breeches, further stamped FINE, gold lined breeches set with maker’s poincon HOMES
L.POOL, platinum lined touch holes, border engraved stepped and bolted locks decorated with stands of arms and signed Holmes in gothic script, French cocks,
half stocked with border engraved steel mounts, the spur trigger guards decorated with stands of arms and with pineapple finials, finely chequered Continental style butts, brass topped wooden ramrods, in a relined mahogany case with Chippendale style handle, complete with commensurate accessories. Henry Holmes, Liverpool, Lancashire 1804-1837 or Nathaniel Holmes, Liverpool, Lancashire 1795. £3,000-4,000
328. AN INTERESTING PAIR OF 30-BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY TURNER OF OXFORD, 14inch Indonesian barrels profusely chiselled with scrolling foliage, courtly and religious figures or deities, the whole highlighted in silver from the muzzle to the vine chiselled barrel tangs, border engraved bevelled locks signed TURNER OXFORD, full stocked with plain iron trigger guards, the flared slab-sided butts with scrolling silver wire inlay to the sides, border
engraved broad tapering butt caps engraved with the crest of the Earls of Crawford. The attribution of the crest pertains to a handwritten note in one of the barrels but is not conclusive. See lot 95 Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, Bonhams 2005. A John Turner of Oxford is recorded as a gunsmith in Oxford circa 1760. £3,000-4,000
329. A VERY RARE LATE 17 TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY 56-BORE REPEATING FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL ON THE LORENZONI
PRINCIPLE , 11.5inch sighted two-stage barrel with foliate engraved octagonal breech, flared ringturned muzzle, border and foliate engraved bevelled lock, action lever mounted on the left side and on rotation loading a ball and powder into the breech and cocking
the and priming the mechanism, plain wooden butt, the cap with threaded brass loading points for powder and ball. While unmarked the workmanship bears a passing resemblance to the work of Giacomo Berselli of Bologna Italy. While traditionally known as the Lorenzoni system it is more likely to have been invented by the Berselli family of gunsmiths. £7,000-9,000
330. A CASED PAIR OF 20-BORE FLINTLOCK COACHING OR OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY SOUTHALL , 6inch sighted browned damascus barrels with gold lined breeches and platinum touch holes, border engraved stepped and bolted locks signed SOUTHAM and with gold lined pans, full stocks with chequered grips, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guards with pineapple finials, brass topped wooden ramrods, the escutcheon with lion’s head crests, this matching to the escutcheon on the lid of the green baize lined case, complete with gourd flask and turnscrew.
£800-1,200
331. A CASED PAIR OF 100-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET OR MUFF PISTOLS BY FARMER OF CARDIFF, 1.5inch turn-off barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded actions signed FARMER CARDIFF, blued folding triggers, chequered bag-shaped wooden butts, in their plumcoloured velvet lined mahogany case, complete with barrel key, mould and flask, £600-800
332. A CASED PAIR OF 28-BORE PERCUSSION OFFICER’S OR COACHING PISTOLS BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, 5inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved Westley Richards on the sighting rib, flash engraved case colour hardened breeches with platinum vents, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened signed bolted locks, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened
hammers, border and foliate engraved case colour hardened barrel tangs, full stocked with border and scroll engraved blued trigger guards, blued ramrod pipes, chequered wooden butts, swivel ramrods, in their green baize lined mahogany case, the lid with maker’s trade label, complete with mould, nipple key, lacquered flask and starting mallet.
£5,000-6,000
333. A CASED PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE
PERCUSSION OFFICER’S OR TRAVELLING
PISTOLS BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, 5.25inch sighted browned damascus octagonal barrels engraved WESTLEY RICHARDS 170 NEW BOND ST LONDON, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened breeches and tangs, border and scroll engraved bolted locks signed WESTLEY RICHARDS, traces of colour, platinum vents, full varnished stocks with border and scroll engraved steel mounts with traces of original blued finish, brass topped wooden ramrods, in their green baize lined mahogany case complete with flask, mould, cleaning rod, turnscrew, brush and complete with key, the lid with maker’s trade label. Generally crisp condition with good traces of original colour. The compartment lids with turned bone lifters.
£1,500-2,000
334. A CASED PAIR OF 54-BORE FRENCH
PERCUSSION BOXLOCK RIFLED POCKET
PISTOLS, 2.25inch turn-off barrels, border and scroll engraved actions, folding triggers, fluted ebonised wooden butts, white metal caps with scallop form traps, contained in their green baize lined close fitted case the lid with gilt maker’s details RUBE ARQUEBUSIER AMIENS, complete with commensurate accessories, the lid with escutcheon engraved with owner’s initials CR.
£800-1,200
335. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARRELLED HOWDAH OR OFFICER’S PISTOL , 7.5inch sighted damascus barrels, border engraved back action locks, full stocked with border engraved steel mounts, swivel ramrod. Pitting.
£800-900
336. A 28-BORE PERCUSSION SAWHANDLED DUELLING PISTOL BY TATHAM & EGG , 9.5inch sighted octagonal barrel with gold lined breech, border and scroll engraved signed bolted lock, half stocked with chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts, the spur trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms, the butt plate with maker’s details, iron ramrod. The right side of the stock set with a white metal escutcheon engraved GB - RN.
£600-800
337. A 32-BORE PERCUSSION HOLSTER PISTOL BY SOLLOM , 9inch sighted octagonal damascus barrel with platinum lined breech, border and scroll engraved back action lock signed SOLLOM, full stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard with stylised pineapple finial, chequered grips, swivel ramrod.
£280-320
338. A 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.75inch turn-off barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed PARKES to the left side, slab-sided wooden butt.
£100-150
339. A 54-BORE BELGIAN PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 3.25inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with a Belgian proof to the left side of the breech, plain action, bag-shaped wooden butt.
£40-60
340. AN 80-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 3.5inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action, scroll engraved trigger guard and butt cap, two-piece chequered wooden grips.
£200-300
341. A 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN .380 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY RIFLE , 44.25inch sighted octagonal barrel fitted with a white metal long blade foresight and a fixed notch rear sight, border engraved stepped lock decorated with wiggle work at the tail, full striped maple stock, scroll carved behind the barrel tang and the scroll running to the back of the butt, characteristic brass mounts with
pierced scroll patch box to the right side of the butt, the left side set with a white metal star, the back of the wrist with white metal escutcheon, wooden ramrod. This appears to be the work of J. Armstrong. Repair to fore-end and repair to both sides of the stock in front of the lock.
£7,000-8,000
342. A .32 RIMFIRE FRANK WESSON 2ND TYPE DOUBLE TRIGGER CARBINE , 23.75inch
sighted octagonal barrel fitted with a rear notch sight and a further tip up peep sight, stamped with the manufacturer’s details, rounded double trigger action, scroll trigger stamped with the serial no. 191, the butt with shaped steel plate.
£1,200-1,500
343. A SCARCE CASED .32 RIMFIRE SMITH & WESSON SIX-SHOT NO.2 ARMY REVOLVER , 6inch sighted octagonal blued barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details and fitted with a white metal blade foresight, blued cylinder with roll stamped patent details, blued frame, sheath trigger, two-piece varnished wooden grips, serial no. 67712, in its brass inlaid mahogany case, the lid with owner’s initials GFC, blue felt lined interior complete with oil bottles, cleaning rod and three inert cartridges. Retains good amounts of original finish with patchy losses.
£1,800-2,200
344. A CASED 80-BORE SIX-SHOT
TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER , 6inch sighted octagonal barrel scallop engraved at the muzzle, border and scroll engraved cylinder, the chambers number 1-6, border and scroll engraved rounded action, bar hammer, border and scroll engraved trigger guard, the butt with trap, chequered two-piece wooden grips, in its relined oak case with flask and wad cutter.
£500-600
345. AN 82-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 3inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action, bar-hammer, steel trigger guard, two-piece wooden grips.
£300-400
346. CASED 82-BORE SIX-SHOT
PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY THOMAS HORSLEY OF YORK, 3.5inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action signed T. HORSELY YORK, IMPROVED REVOLVING PISTOL, border and scroll engraved blued top plate with bar hammer decorated to match, chequered wooden grip, the butt with trap, in a later lined case with commensurate accessories. The back of the wrist with a crowned gothic S engraved on the escutcheon which is believed to pertain to a garniture of guns made for the Stourton Armoury.
£800-1,000
347. AN 80-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION REVOLVER BY DEAN , 4.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, border engraved cylinder and frame engraved with the serial no. 6207 to the left side, two-piece chequered wooden grips.
£350-450
348. A WORN SMALL CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION AMERICAN REVOLVER , possibly a Whitney or Manhattan, 3.75inch sighted octagonal barrel, serial no. 32358 to the cylinder, matching to the brass trigger guard and back strap, the former with offset trigger, wooden grip, together with a worn .36 calibre London Colt Navy, very worn and modified. Both worn and with actions at fault. (2)
£100-150
349. A 9MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE SERVICE REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the serial no. 16165 to the left side of the breech, the cylinder with Belgian proof marks, the frame stamped DF to the right, two-piece varnished wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring, in a leather holster.
£250-350
350. A GOOD CASED 58-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY DOOLEY, 3.5inch case colour hardened barrels, retained by a blue foliate screw to the spindle, border and scroll engraved rounded white metal frame signed W. DOOLEY RANELAGH ST. LIVERPOOL, border and scroll engraved colour hardened bar hammer, sliding safety, two-piece finely chequered wooden grips, in its green baize lined mahogany case, complete with commensurate accessories to include correct rammer mould. Retains good traces of original blue and colour hardening. William Dooley circa 1835-1865.
£1,000-1,500
351. A SCARCE 54-BORE FOUR-BARRELLED PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY REILLY, 3.5inch barrels with traces of original colour, border and scroll engraved colour hardened, signed rounded action, chevron engraved bar hammer, sliding safety, border and scroll engraved trigger guard, chequered wooden grip, vacant white metal escutcheon, the stepped but with foliate engraved trap and traces of original colour, in its relined case with commensurate accessories, one lidded compartment with bone lifter. A scarce configuration and retaining good traces of original finish over all.
£800-1,200
352. A SCARCE 54-BORE SIX-SHOT
PERCUSSION BAKER’S PATENT LONG-SPUR
TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER , 5inch sighted twostage blued barrel, blued cylinder, colour hardened long spurred hammer stamped BAKER’S PATENT, border and scroll engraved white metal action and frame, blued trigger guard, two-piece wooden grips, in a faded red velvet lined mahogany American style case. £600-800
353. A CASED 120-BORE FIVE-SHOT
PERCUSSION 1ST MODEL DEANE HARDING
REVOLVER , 4.25inch sighted octagonal blued barrel, the cylinder with serial no. 5065L, border engraved frame with good traces of blued finish signed DEANE HARDING PATENT and serial numbered to match, pivoting safety, chequered wooden grip, in its green felt lined stained oak case, complete with commensurate accessories, one lidded compartment with bone lifter. £1,000-1,500
354. A CASED 120-BORE FIVE-SHOT
PERCUSSION 2ND MODEL DEANE HARDING
REVOLVER , 4.5inch sighted octagonal blued barrel engraved DEANE & SON LONDON BRIDGE, blued cylinder, serial no. 5977L, border engraved frame with some original blued finish, signed DEANE HARDING PATENT and serial numbered to match, pivoting safety, chequered wooden grip, in its green baize lined oak case, the lid with maker’s trade label for Deane & Son, complete with commensurate accessories. Good traces of original finish.
£1,000-1,500
355. A CASED 120-BORE FIVE-SHOT
PERCUSSION BEAUMONT ADAMS REVOLVER , 4.5inch sighted octagonal blued barrel engraved ROBERT ADAMS 76 KING WILLIAM STREET LONDON, blued cylinder, serial no. 40335, border engraved blued frame engraved ADAMS PATENT and serial no. to match, sliding safety, chequered wooden grip, contained in its green baize lined oak case, the lid with trade label for Deane and Son, complete with commensurate accessories.
£1,000-1,500
356. A CASED 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION FOURTH MODEL TRANTER REVOLVER BY WILKINSON, 6inch sighted octagonal blued barrel engraved WILKINSON & SON PALL MALL LONDON, border and scroll engraved blued frame engraved 21055T. to the right side, border engraved case colour hardened cylinder, burnished hammer and rammer, border and scroll engraved trigger guard and butt cap, chequered wooden grip, in its green baize lined mahogany case, the lid with maker’s trade label for Wilkinson & Son, tranter mould, cleaning rod, flask, nipple key, oil bottle and chamois bag, one lidded compartment with bone lifter.
£1,800-2,200
357. AN 80-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION FOURTH MODEL TRANTER REVOLVER BY CHARLES LANCASTER , 4.5inch sighted octagonal blued barrel engraved with the retailer’s details, border engraved blued cylinder, border and scroll engraved blued frame engraved with the serial no. No.8351T to the right side and stamped TRANTER’S PATENT on the left, border and scroll engraved trigger guard and butt cap, chequered wooden grip. Retains good amounts of original blued finish.
£300-400
358. A SCARCE CASED FRENCH 9MM 12-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVERBY VERNEY OF LYON , 5.75inch sighted barrel with scallop engraved breech bearing the serial no. 3758, 12-shot fluted blued cylinder engraved to match the breech, loading gate on the right side, border engraved frame and trigger guard, two-piece chequered wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring, in its close fitted burgundy velvet lined case, complete with accessories, the two leather trimmed compartment lids with brass lifters, the inside of the lid with maker’s details, the outside of the case with foliate mother of pearl inlays, complete with key.
£2,000-3,000
359. A PRISTINE 7MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER BY LEFAUCHEUX , 3.75inch two-stage sighted blued barrel stamped V. COLLETE LIEGE to the right side of the breech and LEFAUCHEUX
ACIER FONDU, scroll engraved blued cylinder, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, burnished steel frame decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads and stamped with the serial no. 244630, two-piece chequered wooden grips. Retains all of its original bright finish.
£350-450
360. A CASED BIRMINGHAM PROOFED 7MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3inch sighted two-stage plated barrel, fluted plated cylinder, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, plated frame, two-piece chequered wooden grips, the butt with integral ejector rod, in its green velvet lined mahogany case, complete with ejector rod and cartridge tin with Lefaucheux trade label.
£250-350
361. A CASED 80-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION WEBLEY TYPE OPEN FRAMED
REVOLVER , 5.1inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved
Sold by Calderwood & Son North Earl Street Dublin, border engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved frame, serial no. 820, chequered wooden grip, in a re-lined mahogany case complete with flask, turnscrew, oil bottle and cleaning rod, one lidded compartment with bone lifter.
£500-700
362. A CASED 7MM BIRMINGHAM PROOFED
SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted barrel, border engraved cylinder, scroll engraved frame, folding trigger, two-piece chequered wooden grips, in its blue baize lined mahogany case with cleaning rod.
£150-200
363. A 9MM BELGIAN SIX-SHOT PINFIRE
SERVICE TYPE REVOLVER , 5inch sighted octagonal barrel, the cylinder with EIG proofs, plain frame and trigger guard, two-piece wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring.
£100-150
364. A 7MM BELGIAN SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.4inch sighted barrel, the blued cylinder with EIG proof, plain frame, folding trigger, chequered two-piece wooden grips.
£100-150
365. A 7MM CONTINENTAL SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted barrel struck with a crown over V, blued cylinder, plain frame, folding trigger, two-piece varnished wooden grips.
£100-150
366. A 7MM SPANISH SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.4inch sighted barrel stamped ALBERDI EIBAR, scallop engraved cylinder and frame, folding trigger, two-piece chequered ergonomic wooden grips.
£80-120
367. A SCARCE FRENCH 9MM SIX-SHOT
PINFIRE HINGE-FRAMED REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel, plain cylinder, the frame stamped to the underside JAVELLE M ST ETIENNE, the pivoting barrel released by a rotating arm beneath, plain double action frame, ergonomic wooden grip. The front of the cylinder stamped with the serial no. 695.
£300-400
368. A GOOD QUALITY 11MM FRENCH SIXSHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 5.5inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved with scrolling foliage to the breech and stamped CHAMELOT & DELVIGNE, border and scroll engraved cylinder with EIG proofs, border and scroll engraved frame, the trigger and hammer with traces of gold wash finish, tip-back loading gate and ejector rod mounted on the left side, two-piece chequered wooden grips, border and scroll engraved trigger guard and butt cap, the latter with lanyard ring.
£500-600
369. A FIRST WAR PERIOD MINIATURE
PINFIRE PISTOL , 0.5inch plated octagonal barrel, plated frame and butt decorated with a stag and a hare.
£80-120
370. A FIRST WAR PERIOD MINIATURE
PINFIRE PISTOL , 0.5inch plated octagonal barrel, plate frame and grips, the latter engraved with scrolling foliage.
£80-120
371. A 7MM CALIBRE CLOSED FRAME SIXSHOT BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER , 2inch barrel, fluted cylinder, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, two-piece wooden grips.
£50-80
372. A .44 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 SADDLE RING LEVER-ACTION CARBINE OR YELLOW BOY, 20inch sighted round barrel with full length tube magazine, fitted with rear leaf sights and stamped with the manufacturer’s details WINCHESTER REPEATING-ARMS NEW HAVEN CT over KING’SIMPROVEMENT-PATENTED-MARCH 29 1866, OCTOBER 16 1860, the brass action stamped with the serial no. 97043 for 1872 to the lower tang, saddle ring mounted on the left side, half stocked with steel and brass mounts, the butt plate with empty cleaning rod trap.
£2,500-3,500
373. A .44 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 LEVER-ACTION RIFLE OR YELLOW BOY, 24.25inch sighted octagonal barrel with full length tube magazine, fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, stamped with the manufacturer’s details WINCHESTER REPEATING-ARMS NEW HAVEN CT over KING’S-IMPROVEMENTPATENTED-MARCH 29 1866, OCTOBER 16 1860, the brass action stamped with the serial no. 36507 for 1870 to the lower tang, full stocked with steel and brass mounts, brass fore-end, the butt plate with empty cleaning rod trap.
£2,500-3,500
374. A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE MARLIN MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE , 26inch sighted octagonal barrel with full length tube magazine, rear ramp sight and stamped MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO NEW HAVEN CT USA and with the patent details, the action stamped with the serial no. 199051, half varnished stock with steel mounts. £800-1,200
375. A RARE PERCUSSION BACK ACTION BAKER RIFLE FOR CANADIAN INDIANS, 31.5inch sighted browned damascus barrel with rear leaf sights, scroll engraved back action lock and hammer, full stocked with chequered wrist and ornate white metal escutcheon, border and scroll engraved brass mounts, steel ramrod. A limited number of these rifles were made for the Hudson Bay Company, Canada for trappers/mountain men and as possible gifts for Native American chiefs. Three are known to exist in Canada, see Arms Collecting, Canada, Volume. 38 no.2, Guns for Indian Chiefs and article in Black Powder magazine, Winter edition 2016 for an article featuring this rifle. Copies of publications included with this lot. £1,500-2,000
376. A CANADIAN .45 CALIBRE PERCUSSION BUGGY RIFLE , 22inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrel fitted with a rear notch sight, Birmingham proofed to the underside, plain back action lock and hammer, half stocked with plain steel and white metal mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£500-600
377. AN AMERICAN .40 CALIBRE AND 14-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLE AND SHOTGUN , 29.75inch sighted barrels stamped N. LEWIS MAKER TROY N.Y, plain locks with dolphin hammers, half stocked with polished steel mounts, characteristic butt plate, the right side of the stock set with a patch box, scroll trigger guard, brass topped wooden ramrod. The back of the wrist fitted with a pivoting peep sight. Nelson Lewis was born in 1811 near Speigletown, New York a few miles north of Troy. He was apprenticed to J.M. Caswell in Lansingburg, New York and in 1843 he opened a business himself on the corner of Congress and Church Streets, Troy, where he made rifles, guns and pistols for forty years.
£900-1,000
378. A RARE .31 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE VOLCANIC NO.1 LEVER-ACTION PISTOL , 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped VOLCANIC No. 1 NEWHAVEN ARMS CO. HARTFORD CONN. brass action, lever-action trigger guard, two-piece wooden grips. Serial no. 1523 on frame under grip.
£2,500-3,500
379. A CASED .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION WHITNEY NAVY REVOLVER , 7.6inch sighted octagonal barrel, the rammer stamped with the serial no. 3353, plain cylinder and frame, brass trigger guard, two-piece ivory grips, contained in a relined case with commensurate accessories and assorted spares.
£800-1,000
380. A CASED .32 RIMFIRE FIVE-SHOT HOPKINS & ALLEN XL No. 2 REVOLVER , 2.5inch sighted octagonal plated barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, scroll engraved fluted cylinder and frame, sheath trigger, two-piece wooden grips, in its faded green felt lined mahogany case.
£250-350
381. A BAG-SHAPED COPPER POWDER FLASK OF COLT NAVY TYPE , adjustable brass top stamped JAMES DIXON, together with an American copper pistol flask embossed with an eagle and shield and crossed pistols to either side, a reproduction flask of Walker or Dragoon type and a sporting gun flask. (4)
£150-250
382. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION STARR MODEL 1858 DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER , 6inch sighted barrel, the cylinder and frame with various Inspector’s stamps and marked with the manufacturer and patent details to the left and right sides, wooden grip.
£600-800
383. A VERY RARE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE STATES CARTRIDGE MAGAZINE , the leather body with two internal compartments with leather divider, front shallow pouch, the whole secured by multiple copper rivets, top flap with applied oval brass CS badge, adjustable shoulder strap. Discovered on the Isle of Man, it is believed to have been brought back by one of the Islanders serving with the Union Army. Together with a further 19th Century Cartridge box. (2)
£400-600
384. A NATIVE AMERICAN BALL CLUB , carved from one piece of wood, the slender shaped handle extending to grip the faceted ball head, some splitting, 61cm.
£300-500
385. AN AMERICAN HOLSTER FOR A COLT PEACEMAKER , the open topped brown leather body with double stitched border and scalloped and pierced edges, hammer strap, the midstrap with wavy line incised decoration. Frontier made piece circa 1880.
£130-150
386. A LEATHER MILITARY HOLSTER FOR AN 1851 COLT NAVY, the black leather body with brass stud fixing and brass muzzle cap to the base, the top flap appears to have been trimmed making it either open topped or indeed it may originally have been a conjoined pair of over saddle holsters.
£130-150
387. A PAIR OF COLT PEACEMAKER REVOLVER GRIPS, the smooth hard rubber grips with rubbed rampant colt emblem, complete with screw, circa 1880, together with a .32 calibre Smith and Wesson 50 cartridges box, circa 1890. (2)
£100-150
388. A GOOD COLT POCKET BULLET MOULD, the blued steel arms with blued steel sprue cutter stamped COLTS PATTERN, bullet and ball aperture.
£180-220
389. A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN SPURS BY NORTH & JUDD OF CONNECTICUT, the maker marked (anchor) copper plated arms with domed white metal decoration, spiked rowels, leather buckles, later chains, together with an Indian polished bone and glass bead bracelet. (2)
£120-160
390. BOOKS: THE COLT HERITAGE , R.L. Wilson, 1979, dust jacket worn, numerous colour photos of Colt’s productions from the Paterson to the M16 Armalite, ex library copy.
£35-45
391. COLT - AMERICA’S PREMIER GUNMAKERS, K. Kirkland, 2011, 111 pages, numerous colour and black and white photos. dust jacket, together with Classic Peacemakers, Doc O’Meara. 2001, 128 pages, colour photos of Colt’s most famous revolver, and Colt’s Revolvers, Joseph Rosa, 1988, 72 pages, The story of Colt’s US and British early productions (2 copies). (4)
£40-50
392. BOOKS: COLT, THE MAKING OF AN AMERICAN LEGEND, William Hosley, 1996. 254 pages, numerous full colour & black & white illustrations, dust jacket.
£45-55
393. BOOKS: COLT FIREARMS 1836-1960, James Serven, 1979, reprint, 395 pages, numerous black and white illustrations, dust jacket worn. One of the most essential books required by any serious collector of Colt firearms.
£50-60
394. BOOKS: COLT FIREARMS 1836-1960, James Serven, 1991, reprint, 394 pages, numerous black and white illustrations. One of the most essential books required by any serious collector of Colt firearms.
£50-60
395. BOOKS: COLT FIREAMRS 1836-1960, James Serven, 1960, 395 pages, numerous black and white, illustrations, dust jacket worn. One of the most essential books required by any serious collector of Colt firearms.
£50-60
396. BOOKS: COLONEL COLT LONDON, Joseph G. Rosa, 1976, 215 pages, over 360 black and white illustrations, dust jacket. The excellent, definitive book on the London Colts.
£50-60
397. BOOKS: A HISTORY OF THE COLT REVOLVER , Haven & Belden, 1940, 695 pages, numerous black and white illustrations, dust jacket worn. A long out of print book charting the history of the first Colt revolvers up to the latest 1940 modern handguns.
£50-60
398. BOOKS: A HISTORY OF THE COLT REVOLVER , Haven & Belden, 1940, 695 pages, numerous black and white illustrations, dust jacket. A long out of print book, charting the history of the first Colt revolvers up to the latest 1940 modern handguns.
£50-60
399. BOOKS: SAMUEL COLT PRESENTS, The Colt Exhibition hardbound catalogue of the 19611962 Wadsworth Atheneum exhibition of the history of the Colt percussion pistols & long-guns, 293 pages. A scarce book now to obtain.
£50-60
400. BOOKS: THE COLT HERITAGE , R.L. Wilson, 1979, numerous colour photos of Colt’s productions from the Paterson to the M16 Armalite, dust jacket.
£50-60
401. A PACK OF ORIGINAL AMMUNITION FOR THE MODEL 1849 COLT PERCUSSION REVOLVER , .31 calibre, an original unopened packet of ten cartridges.
£350-400
402. A VERY RARE .560 CALIBRE BAKER’S PATTERN EAST INDIA COMPANY SERVICE
PISTOL , 12inch barrel stamped with London Proofs and Inspector’s stamp IL over 10, bevelled lock stamped with the EIC rampant lion emblem and Inspector’s stamp of a crowned 3, full correct smooth stock with regulation brass mounts of correct type, 7inch belt hook mounted on the left side, brass topped wooden ramrod. This scarce pistol differs from the two previous versions with the addition of Baker’s bevelled lock, a collared ramrod pipe but most distinctively it lacks the carved apron in the stock behind the barrel tang and neither does it have
a carved teardrop to the stock behind the lock. The lack of carved collar and apron on the stock are unique to this model. See page 313 of Volume II Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 by David Harding for specifications and an illustration showing the unique nature of the stock. Only partial records of manufacture exist but 1,000 (used) examples were shipped in 1829 and a further batch of 300 shipped to Bombay in 1836. The condition of this piece would suggest that this is one of the examples sent to Bombay on the 11th October 1836.
£1,000-1,500
403. OF WATERLOO INTEREST: A .650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY “SHORT” CAVALRY PISTOL TO THE ROYAL DRAGOONS, 9.75inch barrel, London proofs, mark of Michael Memory, “crown over W” EICo inspection mark; engraved with EICo heart mark and “Memory 1793” also “ROYl DRAGs”, flat lockplate engraved with “1793” and EICo heart mark at tail and “MEMORY” and “crown over 1” inspection mark below pan, full stock stamped with “C” and EICo heart mark at grip; “Crown over FP” on sideplate flat; “T” in rammer channel; small screw in forend ahead of lock, regulation brass mounts of correct pattern, butt cap officially engraved “F” over “26” (for F Troop, man no.26) and
unofficially with “W”. Incorrect wooden rammer with iron fittings (from a Wogdon duelling pistol, with reversible loading scoop in the head. Lacquered overall, above honest service wear. Note the markings of the 1st (Royal) Regiment of Dragoons, who served in Flanders in 1794, the Peninsula in 1810-11 (battle of Fuentes D’Onor) and in 1815 took part in the Charge of Union Brigade at Waterloo. Replacement cock. For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) p.284; also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.126-127.
£1,000-1,500
404. A.650 CALIBRE
FLINTLOCK
INDIA SHIP STORE PISTOL BY DEBENHAM, C177588. 12inch with London proofs in ovals, trace of inspection mark,flat lockplate engraved “DEBENHAM” and stamped “crown over S” (Committee of Shipping inspection mark), no bridle for frizzen, full stock with stamp of a crown over two indistinct initials at tail of sideplate flat, regulation brass mounts, 7in belt hook at left hand side. Recent replacement all wood rammer. India Ship Store Pistols (also muskets, musketoons, cutlasses and boarding pikes) belonged to the owners of East Indiamen ships, but were regulated by the East India Company’s Committee of Shipping as regards barrel length, calibre, quality and the number per ship,
being inspected before every voyage. For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) p.584 and plates 19.13 to 19.15 (this actual specimen); also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c17751851 (2013) pp.194-195 and plates 11.13 to 11.16 (this actual specimen).
£800-1,200
405. A RARE .650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY FLINTLOCK MAJOR GREEN’S ALTERED CAVALRY PISTOL, BENGAL C1778
9.5inch (cut down from 12in), London proofs and trace of maker’s mark, flat lockplate engraved faintly at tail with 171_ over EICo heart mark, below pan with “WILSON” and “crown over W” EICo inspection mark, full stock lightened at grip and shortened to match shorter barrel, regulation brass mounts, the sideplate and buttcap with decorative engraving, belt hook removed, correct wooden rammer with brass tip. Note: this pistol was originally of the pattern called “Long” Cavalry Pistol with rib, c1768-1778, but was one of about 1,800 shortened under the direction
of Major John Green at Calcutta in 1778 for use by recently-raised regular Bengal Cavalry regiments. For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) p.388 and Plate 16.1; also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.122 and 124 and plates 7.5 to 7.6 (the latter two plates show this actual specimen).
£800-1,200
406. A RARE .650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY FLINTLOCK HORSE ARTILLERY
PISTOL WITH RIB AND STOP, C1811-18 9inch barrel, proof and inspection marks polished off from long service use, flat lockplate with stop at rear, stamped with EICo Rampant Lion and “crown over 2” inspection mark below pan, full stock with good patina but the stamped marks worn away from long service use, regulation brass mounts, belt hook at left hand side, correct rammer of long-swivel type (pitted). This pattern of pistol was devised c1809-11 for the Bengal Horse Artillery and is rarely seen.
For this pattern see D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.132-133 and Plates 7.18 to 7.21 (this actual specimen).
£600-800
407. A.650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOL WITH LANYARD RING AND “BAKER’S PATTERN” LOCK, C181939. 9inch barrel, London proofs, mark of Daniel Goff, “crown over 9” and “crown over 10” EICo inspection marks, bevelled lockplate stamped with EICo Rampant Lion and “crown over 3” inspection mark below pan, full stock stamped near end of trigger guard tang with “crown over 1” inspection mark twice, EICo Rampant Lion on tail of sideplate flat; “crown over 7A” and another indistinct stamp on front face of forend, regulation brass mounts of correct pattern, correct
iron rammer with “crown over 9?” inspection mark and short type of swivel. Minimal marks on stock. For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) pp.296-301; also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.134-135 and Plates 7.22 to 7.25 (this actual specimen). £500-600
408. A .650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOL WITH LOOSE IRON RAMMER , 1808-11. 9inch barrel, London proofs, mark of Daniel Goff, “crown over 9” and “crown over 10” EICo inspection marks, flat lockplate stamped with “1810” at tail, EICo Rampant Lion and “crown over 2” inspection mark below pan, full stock stamped with EICo heart mark and “GOFF” (dated 1808, by GOFF) at grip; “star over WH” on sideplate flat; illegible stamps in rammer channel, regulation brass mounts of correct pattern, correct iron rammer. Good patina overall, above honest in-service wear.
For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) pp.288-291 and Plates 13.11 to 13.14 (this actual specimen); also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.128-129 and Plates 7.11 to 7.13 (this actual specimen).
£500-600
409. A .650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOL WITH LONG STIRRUP RAMMER , 1811-18. 9inch barrel, London proofs, mark of Daniel Goff, “J.Y” for John Yeomans and two “crown over 9” EICo inspection marks, flat lockplate stamped with “1815” at tail EICo Rampant Lion “crown over 2” inspection mark below pan, full stock stamped at grip with EICo heart mark and “crown over 1” inspection mark; “IA” and another indistinct stamp on sideplate flat, regulation brass mounts of correct pattern, correct iron rammer with long type of swivel. Fair patina overall, some damage to stock.
For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) pp.292-295; also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.130-131 and Plates 7.14 to 7.17 (this actual specimen). £450-550
410. A.650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY PERCUSSION CAVALRY PISTOL WITH “OLD SERIES SIDELOCK”, 1840, ISSUED TO 14TH LIGHT DRAGOONS IN 1856. 9inch barrel, London proofs, “D over 3” EICo inspection mark (D is date code for 1840-41), flat lockplate stamped with EICo Rampant Lion and “D over 5”; incorrect washer holding cock, full stock stamped near end of trigger guard tang with indistinct inspection mark, on sideplate flat faintly with “YEOMANS” and EICo Rampant Lion; on front face of forend with “D over 1” and “D over 4?”, regulation brass mounts of correct pattern, trigger guard stamped “14.LD” over “A” over “76” (for 14th Light Dragoons,
A Troop man no.76 ), correct iron rammer with incomplete “D over 4” inspection mark and short type of swivel. Barrel and lock polished bright (probably in service), slight marks and one small split on stock; repair to grip near end. Issued to `14th Light Dragoons before participating in the Persia Campaign in 1856. For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) pp.304-305 and plates 13.21 to 13.22; also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.136-137 and plates 7.26 to 7.28 and p.243, plate C.5 for unit markings (this actual specimen).
£400-600
411. A .650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY PERCUSSION CAVALRY PISTOL WITH “OLD SERIES SIDELOCK”, 1840. 9inch barrel, London proofs; five EICo inspection marks; also Hyderabad Police markings stamped at left side of breech, flat lockplate stamped with EICo Rampant Lion and “D over 5” inspection mark (D is date code for 184041), full stock stamped near end of trigger guard tang with “D over 5” inspection mark, on sideplate flat with “LEIGH”, “WS”, “15” and EICo Rampant Lion, regulation brass mounts of correct pattern, correct iron rammer with “D over 4” inspection mark and short type of swivel. Patina overall, very light rust on
barrel, minimal marks on stock. An unissued example. For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) pp.304305 and plates 13.21 to 13.22; also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.136-137 and plates 7.26 to 7.28 (this actual specimen).
£400-600
412. A .650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY PERCUSSION CAVALRY PISTOL WITH “NEW SERIES SIDELOCK”, 1843-52 . 9inch, London proofs, “H over 9” EICo inspection mark (H is date code for 1844-45), flat lockplate stamped with EICo Rampant Lion full stock stamped near end of trigger guard tang with “K over 12” twice, on sideplate flat with EICo Rampant Lion, also neat stamp “PM.8.54” for issue from Phillour Magazine in August 1854, also “54” over “D-“ over “54” again (unit markings); on front face of forend with “K over 12” twice (again), regulation brass mounts of correct pattern, incorrect Indian-made iron rammer with incomplete swivel. Good patina and slight
marks on stock. For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) pp.306-308 and plates 13.23 to 13.25; also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.138-139 and plates 7.29 to 7.31 (this actual specimen but with correct rammer for photography). £300-400
413. AN EAST INDIA COMPANY FLINTLOCK CAVALRY CARBINE OF 26IN BARREL PATTERN, WITH RIB BELOW, IN PRODUCTION C1780 TO C1803-07. 26inch barrel, foresight altered to take a bayonet after sale to the Board of Ordnance. EICo heart mark on butt, inspection mark near tail of trigger guard and on breech, also London proofs and mark of “crown over IR” for John Rea. EICo heart mark and “REA 1802” on breech and lockplate, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, correct rammer with groove
to engage with lip on forend cap, correct rib and ring attached to tailpipe and trigger guard. Good patinated finish.
For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) pp.208212 and plates 12.7, 12.8. For this actual specimen see D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.92-93 and Plates 6.1 to 6.6.
£1,000-1,500
414. A .650 CALIBRE TROOPER’S PERCUSSION CARBINE OF 2ND SCINDE
IRREGULAR HORSE C1846-50. 21inch barrel, marked “GARDEN . 200. PICCADILLY. LONDON”; Birmingham proofs, punched Nagri inscription, stamped with “611” or “119”, the lock marked “2ND SCINDE
IRREGULAR HORSE”; no backsight, full stock stamped “1545”, regulation white metal mounts, side rib 5.5in long at left side, with ring. Service use. For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the
East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) pp.520521 and Plates 18.7 to 18.9 (this actual specimen), also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.176-177 and Plates 10.18 to 10.21 (this actual specimen).
£500-700
415. A.740 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY PERCUSSION VICTORIA CARBINE WITH SIDEACTION LOCK AND PLAIN BARREL, MUSKET STOCK AND FURNITURE, 1851 (“TYPE 3”). 26inch barrel, London proofs, inspection mark with date letter P for 1849-50, incised Nagri script nearby, one of only 300 known to have been made, the lock with EICo Lion Rampant mark, full stock, the butt with neat in-service repair after removal of sling swivel, regulation brass mounts of correct late pattern, “58” stamped on trigger guard, correct rammer and swivel, trace of
inspection mark near rammer head. Iron parts evenly blacked overall, stock with dark patina.
For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) pp.234-235 and plates 12.24, 12.25 (this actual specimen). Also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.106-107 and plates 6.36 to 6.40 (this actual specimen).
£500-700
416. A .740 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY VICTORIA CARBINE OF THE PATTERN WITH SIDE-ACTION LOCK AND PLAIN BARREL, LIGHT STOCK AND CARBINE FURNITURE, 1843-47 (“TYPE 2”). 26inch barrel, London proofs, inspection mark with date letter G for 1843-44, incised Nagri script nearby. One of 5,820 made, the lock with EICo Lion Rampant mark, forend with neat in-service repair after removal of side rib and ring for artillery service in 1855; inspection marks in rammer channel, regulation brass mounts of correct pattern, “62”
stamped on trigger guard, correct rammer and swivel, trace of inspection mark near rammer head. Iron parts evenly blacked overall, stock with dark patina.
For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) pp.232-233 and plates 12.22, 12.23 (this actual specimen). Also also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.104-105 and plates 6.31 to 6.35 (this actual specimen).
£500-700
417. A .740 CALIBRE 13TH BENGAL
IRREGULAR CAVALRY PERCUSSION CARBINE
21inch twist barrel of reduced musket bore marked “GARDEN . 200. PICCADILLY. LONDON”, sidelock marked “IRREGULAR XIII CAVALRY”; backsight on breech tang, full stock of figured walnut, stained at the small from a leather band originally fitted here to aid grip, regulation pale coloured brass mounts; rear sling swivel mounted on trigger guard spur; side rib 6in long at left side, with ring.
For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) p.507 and plate 18.5 (this actual specimen), also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.170-171 and Plates10.4 to 10.8 (this actual specimen).
£400-600
418. A .740 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY PERCUSSION VICTORIA CARBINE WITH SIDEACTION LOCK AND PLAIN BARREL, 1843-47 (“TYPE 2”), RESTOCKED IN INDIA . 26inch barrel, London proofs, inspection mark with date letter G for 1843-44, incised Nagri script nearby, the lock with EICo Lion Rampant mark, restocked to a high standard in India, probably in a British arsenal, so stock lacks inspection marks, regulation brass mounts of improved pattern, “68” or “89” stamped on trigger guard,
correct rammer and swivel, inspection mark H/4 (for 1844-45) near rammer head. Iron parts evenly blacked overall, stock with dark patina.
For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) p.241 and plate 12.28 (this actual specimen). Also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.106-107 and plates 6.36 to6.40 (this actual specimen).
£400-500
419. A .750 CALIBRE TROOPER’S DOUBLEBARRELLED PERCUSSION CARBINE, 1ST & 2ND SCINDE IRREGULAR HORSE, MADE C1850-60
21inch twist barrels of musket bore; punched Nagri inscription on breech of left barrel; stamp of “29” and punched Nagri inscription on rib, Indian-made backsight with one fixed and one folding leaf, back-action locks marked “SWINBURNE & CO 1853” one mainspring broken, half stock stamped with “10” over line over “29” (?), cracked and crudely repaired, regulation iron
furniture; patch box at right side of butt; buttplate tang stamped “SCINDE IRREGULAR HORSE”; side rib 4.5in long at left side, with ring, correct rammer with wide swivel to serve both barrels. Heavily worn from long service use.
For this pattern see D.F. Harding, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 Vol.2 (1997) pp.524-525; also D.F. Harding, An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851 (2013) pp.180-181.
£400-600
420. A BRACE OF .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK HEAVY CAVALRY PISTOLS, 9inch barrels, border engraved locks signed WOOLLEY SARGANT & FAIRFAX and stamped WARRANTED across the tails, full stocks with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guards stamped 9 & 10 respectively, iron ramrods. (2)
£800-1,200
421. A .650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY SHORT CAVALRY OR LIGHT DRAGOON FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel with various proof and inspector’s stamps at the breech, border engraved lock stamped with the rampant lion emblem, dated 1808 at the tail and with inspector’s stamp under the pan, full stocked with EIC and supplier’s stamps, regulation brass mounts, wooden ramrod. See page 288, Small Arms of the East India Company 1600-1856 by Harding for details of this 1808-1811 model.
£1,000-1,500
422. A .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL BY RIGBY, 5inch damascus barrel, stepped lock stamped RIGBY, full stock with fish-tail butt, regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. Some restoration.
£350-450
423. AN M1777 FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel, brass frame marked Maubeuge, steel barrel and belthook. Small hole in butt caused by the end of the ramrod, very light wear to the barrel. See Armes de Poing Militaires Francais, pp 105-105. This pattern of pistol was widely exported to the US during the War of Independence.
£650-750
424. A .690 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK BELGIAN SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel with various inspection stamps to the breech, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, swivel ramrod.
£250-350
425. AN 18TH CENTURY .600 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 12inch barrel, proofed on the top of the breech and stamped with a crown on the tang, flat lock marked with a crown over GR and TOWER across, the tail, crowned Inspectors mark beneath the rounded pan, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£1,000-1,500
426. A CLEAN .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK BROWN BESS BY SARGANT & SON , 39inch sighted browned barrel, border engraved bevelled lock stamped SARGANT & SON and WARRANTED across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. A good example.
£1,500-2,000
427. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK CAVALRY CARBINE , 20.5inch barrel, border engraved bevelled lock marked with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, scroll sideplate, long steel saddle bar and ring, swivel ramrod.
£800-1,200
428. A BAKER RIFLE STOCK , 45.25inch over all length, fitted with its regulation brass patchbox. Old repairs to splits.
£300-400
429. A .750 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN 1842 TYPE TRADE MUSKET, 39inch sighted barrel, the lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, ramrod lacking.
£250-350
430. A .560 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SMOOTH BORE SADDLE RING CARBINE , 25.5inch sighted browned damascus barrel with Jaipur Arsenal stamps, rear notch sight, border engraved lock, half stocked with chequered wrist, saddle rings and bar on the left side, steel mounts, the butt with patchbox, steel ramrod, leather sling.
£500-600
431. A GOOD AMERICAN .690 CALIBRE PATTERN 1816 FLINTLOCK MUSKET MADE AT HARPERS FERRY IN 1838. 42in barrel of .69in calibre, lock in good working order, marked below pan with US Eagle and “US”, at tail with “HARPERS FERRY 1838”, full stock with regulation steel mounts, assorted inspection marks on the stock, barrel and furniture,
including “EA” on trigger guard finial for the inspector Epaphroditus Allis. In fine condition overall, complete with rammer and sling swivels.
See for example Maj James E. Hicks, US Military Firearms (1962) pp.49-57 and plate 22. £700-900
432. A VERY RARE 25-BORE FLINTLOCK RIFLED SADDLE CARBINE BY ROBERT WOGDON 24inch sighted octagonal barrel fitted with fixed rear and foresights and engraved Wogdon London, the breech with proof and maker’s stamps, gold lined touch hole, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed Wogdon, full stocked with straight rail butt, plain steel butt plate, border and foliate engraved trigger guard with acorn finial, saddle bar, swivel ramrod. Of the type typically associated with Shirburn Castle where 8 known examples, manufactured by Durs Egg, resided in the Armoury of the Earls of Macclesfield. It is believed that this is one of a previously unrecorded series manufactured by Robert Wogdon for the Earls of Macclesfield or indeed may even have been a trials or pre-contract piece.
£3,500-4,500
433. A GOOD SCARCE .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NOCK’S ENCLOSED OR SCREWLESS LOCK VOLUNTEER CARBINE , 26inch sighted rifled damascus barrel with rear notch sight, engraved H. NOCK PATENT No. 2 at the breech, stepped enclosed lock signed H. Nock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard engraved 437, the butt with padded leather cheek rest and patch box, steel ramrod, bayonet bar. See British Military Longarms 1715-1815 by D.W.Bailey and British Military Firearms 1650-1850 by Howard l. Blackmore. These rifled carbines have many of the characteristics of the Baker rifle and were made for the London and Westminster Light Horse Volunteers.
£4,000-6,000
434. AN ENGLISH PROOFED .750 CALIBRE SWEDISH MODEL 1747 GRENADE LAUNCHING MUSKET, 37.25inch sighted barrel fitted with a muzzle stop to take the grenade cup, this a good working replacement, the breech with English proofs to the
left side, stepped dog lock with pivoting catch and stamped MB, full stocked with regulation brass mounts to include scroll sideplate and flat butt plate, these with various LG, NWH, steel ramrod. Neat repairs to stock. Presumably converted and proofed, like many Continental pieces in the buildup to Waterloo.
£2,000-3,000
435. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION WAR DEPARTMENT MUSKET, SMOOTHBORE, PATTERN 1859, 39inch barrel with proof marks and numerous inspection marks and one incised mark in Nagri script., the lock stamped 1864 over ENFIELD, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, three iron Baddely bands, two sling swivels, Nagri script numeral on butt plate tang, steel ramrod. The butt with “RM ENFIELD” Class 1 roundel and faint circular stamp for Ferozepore Arsenal.
See C.H. Roads, The British Soldier’s Firearm 1850-1864 (1964), p.111 and plates 202 & 211.
£350-450
436. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION THREEBAND ENFIELD RIFLE , 39.25inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock stamped 1864 over TOWER and with a crown at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Good action light staining to the bore.
£500-700
437. A NEW SOUTH WALES .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION THREE-BAND ENFIELD RIFLE , 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock stamped 1858 over ENFIELD and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard stamped N.S.W. and the butt plate tang stamped B. 553, steel ramrod. Good action light staining to the bore.
£500-700
438. A .577 CALIBRE PATTERN 1856 PERCUSSION TWO-BAND ENFIELD RIFLE , 33inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engrave lock signed BAKER LONDON, full stocked with steel mounts, steel ramrod. Good bore and action.
£400-600
439. A CRISP AND CLEAN .577 OBSOLETE CALIBRE TWO-BAND SNIDER-ENFIELD SHORT RIFLE , 30.5inch sighted blued barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the breech stamped SNIDERS PATENT and TRULOCK & HARRIS DUBLIN, colour hardened lock stamped TOWER 1866 and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, complete with chained nipple protector and steel cleaning rod. Good bore and action with good amounts of original finish.
£500-700
440. A .577 OBSOLETE CALIBRE THREEBAND SNIDER-ENFIELD MKII** RIFLE , 36.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped 1861 over ENFIELD and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel cleaning rod. Good action with minor pitting to the bore.
£450-550
441. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION 1858
PATTERN BAR ON BAND SHORT RIFLE , 33inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, J.D. DOUGALL GLASGOW, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod, chained nipple protector.
£400-500
442. A CALIBRE PERCUSSION 1868 INDIAN
PATTERN CAVALRY CARBINE , 21inch sighted barrel fitted with a rear notch sight, the lock stamped 1868 over ENFIELD and with a crowned VR cypher at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, swivel ramrod, chained nipple protector.
£350-450
443. A .700 CALIBRE RUSSIAN PERCUSSION
MODEL 1845 SERVICE MUSKET, 42.5inch sighted barrel stamped 222257 to the left side of the breech, stepped and bevelled lock dated 1853and stamped with the factory name of IZHEVSK, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, the butt plate tang stamped with the Imperial Russian eagle, steel ramrod. The date puts this in the bracket of the Crimean War.
£850-950
444. A .577 OBSOLETE CALIBRE SPORTERIZED MILBANK-AMSLER TRAPDOOR SPORTING GUN , 30inch sighted barrel, the tip up breech stamped with a Swiss crowned A proof mark, border and scroll engraved lock, half stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts.
£450-550
445. A FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN CANNON IGNITER , 29inch threaded detachable nozzle, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts.
£1,300-1,500
446. A FINE AND RARE CASED 15-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY WILLIAM GREENER , 32inch sighted browned marbled damascus barrels engraved W. GREENER MAKEER TO HRH PRINCE ALBERT
LONDON, border and scallop engraved breech with platinum lined vents, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, finely engraved stepped locks decorated with scrolling foliage and vignettes of a pheasant at the tail, signed W. GREENER, scroll and scale engraved chiselled dolphin hammers, yellow metal escutcheon, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, rubbed, in its green baize lined mahogany case, the lid with maker’s trade label, complete with commensurate accessories.
£2,000-3,000
447. A CASED 12-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY JAMES PURDEY, 30inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved J. PURDEY 314 1/4, OXFORD STREET LONDON, scroll engraved platinum lined breech with platinum vents, serial no. 4722 to the underside of each breech, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved signed locks with dolphin hammers, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, the trigger guard tang with the serial no. 4722, brass topped wooden ramrod, in its green baize lined mahogany case, the lid with maker’s trade label, complete with commensurate accessories. Serial no. 4722 pertains to a gun completed on the 3rd of July 1850 at a cost of £52.10.00 and was sold on the 3rd of July 1850.
£2,000-3,000
448. A CASED DOUBLE BARRELLED 14-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY THOMAS HORSLEY OF YORK , 30inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved THOS. HORSLEY MAKER YORK, border and scroll engraved colour hardened breeches with platinum lined vents, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved signed locks, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, the trigger guard tang with the serial no. 1087, brass topped wooden ramrod, in a green baize lined oak case, the lid with maker’s trade label, complete with commensurate accessories.
£1,500-2,000
449. A .451 CAPPING BREECHLOADING MONKEY TAIL RIFLE BY HOLLIS & SONS, 28.25inch sighted octagonal damascus barrel fitted with multiple rear leaf sights, border and scroll engraved breech trap, border and scroll engraved signed lock, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, the butt with patch box engraved with a stag, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, later brass topped wooden ramrod.
£1,000-1.500
450. A .310 OBSOLETE CALIBRE ROOK RIFLE BY CHARLES MALEHAM , 25inch sighted barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, chequered sighting flat, engraved with the maker’s details to the left and right side of the breech, CHAS. H. MALEHAM 20 REGENT ST. WATERLOO PLACE LONDON S.W., border and scroll engraved blued milled push lever action with maker’s panel to the left side of the wrist bearing calibre and serial no. 1773, the right side with safety, half stocked with chequered fore-end and pistol grip, yellow metal escutcheon, border engraved and milled steel mounts. Clean bore.
£350-450
451. A CASED 13-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY JOHN MANTON & SON , 30inch sighted damascus barrels engraved in script John Manton & Son Dover Street London, serial no. 11305 to the underside of the breeches, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved locks signed JNO MANTON & SON PATENT, decorated with pheasants, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a hound, the trigger guard tang with grip safety, this engraved PATENT SAFETY and with matching serial number, brass topped wooden ramrod, in its green baize lined mahogany case, the inside of the lid with maker’s trade label, the outside with inset brass escutcheon engraved with a rampant demi-lion crest and initials WFA. Serial no. 11305 pertains to the period 1835-1844.
£600-800
452. A CASED. 360 CALIBRE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION PARK RIFLE BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, 30inch sighted browned damascus barrels fitted with rear leaf sights and engraved WESTLEY RICHARDS 170 NEW BOND ST. LONDON, stamped with the serial no. 9027 to the underside of each of the breeches, the latter finely engraved with a deer’s head, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved bolted locks signed WESTLEY RICHARDS, half stocked
with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a tiger, the tang with serial no. 9027 to match, brass topped wooden ramrod, in its green baize lined dark varnished case, complete with flask, turnscrew, mould and insert, numbered to the gun, powder measure and key to the case, the inside of the lid with maker’s trade label, two lidded compartments with turned ivory lifters.
£3,500-4,500
453. A CASED 42-BORE PERCUSSION DEER OR PARK RIFLE BY JOSEPH EGG, 30inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, signed in gold J. EGG LONDON, the gold lined breech decorated with a stags head, serial no. 2972 to the underside of the breech and barrel maker’s stamp WF, border and scroll engraved barrel tang decorated with a hounds head, border and scroll engraved lock signed JOSEPH EGG LONDON, the
dolphin hammer decorated to match, half stocked with chequered wrist, the border and scroll engraved steel mounts with traces of original blued finish and decorated with stags, the oval white metal escutcheon decorated with two lions supporting a wheat sheaf and surmounted by a crown, horn topped wooden ramrod, in its green baize lined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories.
£3,500-4,500
454. A CASED 14-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY CHARLES LANCASTER , 30inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved CHARLES LANCASTER 151 NEW BOND ST LONDON, scroll engraved breech, platinum vents, numbered 2343 and stamped CL to the underside of each breech, border and finely scroll engraved locks, signed C. LANCASTER LONDON,
dolphin hammers decorated to match, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts decorated with hounds and game birds, serial no. 1625 to the trigger guard tang, in its green baize lined oak case, the lid with maker’s trade label and complete with commensurate accessories. £3,000-4,000
455. AN 18-BORE SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY BLISSETT & SONS, 27.5inch sighted browned damascus barrel with engraved JOHN BLISSETT & SON 322 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON and with a foliate flourish, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved lock signed JOHN BLISSETT & SON, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, serial no. 1506, the back of the wrist with white metal shieldshaped escutcheon engraved with a pair of initials JC, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£250-350
456. A 13-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN BY DENYER , 30inch sighted browned damascus barrels, engraved B. DENYER 131 HOLBORN HILL LONDON, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved locks signed B. DENYER LONDON, half stocked with rotary underlever action, chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, serial no. 677, the underside of the stock with white metal escutcheon engraved with the owner’s initials and crest.
£250-350
457. A 13-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY THOMAS MANTON , 29.5inch sighted browned damascus barrels, engraved Thomas Manton London in gothic script, scroll engraved long barrel tang, border and scroll engraved back action locks signed T. MANTON, LONDON, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the underside of the stock with spare nipple or cap trap, wooden ramrod.
£250-350
458. A 14-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY PATRICK , 38.5inch two-stage barrel, border engraved stepped lock converted from flintlock and signed Patrick, full stock, splits, brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Damage and repairs to trigger guard.
£80-120
459. A 15-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY BANKS, 30.75inch sighted three-stage damascus barrel, gold lined breech, border and scroll engraved lock, half stocked inlaid with a white metal hound above the wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. General cracks and splits to stock.
£100-150
460. A 12-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN BY EDWARD BOND, 30.25inch sighted browned damascus barrels, border and scroll engraved back action locks, border and scroll engraved rotary underlever action, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts. One main spring at fault.
£200-300
461. A 13-BORE SPANISH BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY EDWARD BOND, 34inch sighted two-stage browned barrel, the octagonal breech with gold and white metal inlays, decorated with scrolling foliage and maker’s poincon ZVMA, white metal foresight, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved stepped lock signed E.BOND, half stocked with horn fore-end, chequered wrist, border engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms, brass topped wooden ramrod, sling mounts. The white metal escutcheon on the back of the wrist engraved with the initials W.B, possibly William Bond, son of Edward Bond.
£350-450
462. AN 18-BORE SPANISH BARRELLED PERCUSSION RIFLE BY WILLIAM SMITH, 25.75inch sighted octagonal barrel, stippled along its entire length, white metal foresight, rear notch sight, the breech with maker’s poincon DI. ESQVIBEI in white metal, further marked, in script ESQUIBEL en MADRID and dated 1719, platinum lined breech engraved J. SQUIRES, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed WILLIAM SMITH PRINCES ST. LONDON, full stocked with neat repairs, chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the scroll trigger guard with pineapple finial, brass topped steel ramrod. The renowned Spanish Gunmaker Diego Esquibel died in 1732.
£500-700
463. A GERMAN OR AUSTRIAN 20-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING OR TARGET JAEGER RIFLE , 31.5inch sighted octagonal barrel with white metal foresight and adjustable rear notch sight, border and scroll engraved lock, half stocked with chequered wrist, the butt with sliding patchbox, the back of the wrist set with a white metal shield-shaped escutcheon engraved HB 1845, hinged rear peep sight, border and scroll engraved brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Chip to stock behind tail of lock.
£900-1,000
464. A LARGE 10-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY MOORE , 39.5inch sighted browned damascus barrels with platinum lined breeches, further inlaid with a sportsman shooting at geese on the wing, border and scroll engraved back action locks signed MOORE, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved nickel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with pheasant, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£600-800
465. A LARGE 3-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY SANDERSON , 35.25inch sighted barrel, border and scroll engraved back action lock signed SANDERSON, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved trigger guard, steel topped wooden ramrod.
£800-1,200
466. A DOUBLE BARRELLED 13-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY EDGE OF MANCHESTER , 28.5inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved JOHN WILLIAM EDGE, finely engraved slender stepped locks decorated with scrolling foliage, pheasant and signed J W Edge and with traces of case colour hardening, chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a hound, the tang with the serial no. 1588, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£800-1,000
467. A DOUBLE BARRELLED 12-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY CHARLES MOORE , 29inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved C. Moore REGENT CIRCUS Piccadilly, platinum breeches with browned fences overlaying the barrels, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved signed locks with chiselled hammers to match, platinum lined vents, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the escutcheon engraved with the owner’s crest, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£800-1,000
468. A DOUBLE BARRELLED 16-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY JOSEPH CHARLES REILLY, 27.5inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved JOSEPH CHARLES REILLY 316 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON, border and scroll engraved breeches with platinum lined vents, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved signed stepped locks, the hammers decorated to match, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a hound and with the serial no. 5810 to the tang, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£700-800
469. A 12-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY REAVES & GREAVES, 31.75inch sighted three-stage barrel, border and scroll engraved back action lock, half stocked with chequered wrist, steel mounts, steel ramrod. Generally very worn.
£50-100
470. A 15-BORE FULL STOCKED FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE BY HALLICK , 38inch three-stage barrel with white metal fore-sight, stamped with a maker’s mark WS at the breech, probably William Staples, circa 1750-170, border engraved stepped lock
decorated with a foliate flourish at the tail, full stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard with acorn finial, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£700-900
471. A 13-BORE FULL STOCKED FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE , 42inch sighted barrel stamped with a maker’s mark HA at the proofed breech, border engraved lock and cock, the former decorated with a foliate flourish, full stocked with border and scroll engraved brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Circa 1750, repairs to wood of fore-end and behind the lock.
£700-900
472. AN 18TH CENTURY 10-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN , 39.5inch sighted barrel fitted with a white metal teardrop foresight, border and scroll engraved lock, half stocked with border and scroll engraved brass mounts, brass fore-end, wooden ramrod.
£400-500
473. A SCARCE 22-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY NICOLAS-NOEL BOUTET, 33.5inch sighted reblued barrels struck with three poincon to the top of each breech to include barrel maker’s mark or LC for Jean Nicolas Le Clerc (Neue Støckel 3741), engraved in the sighting rib Boutet Directeur Artiste Manufacture a Versailles, platinum lined touch holes border engraved locks decorated with a foliate flourish at the breech and Manufacture A Versailles to the right hand lock and
Boutet DIRECTEUR ARTISTE on the left hand lock, half stocked with finely chequered fore-end and wrist, horn fore-end cap, border and foliate engraved ornate neo-classical mounts to include trigger guard with fore post and pierced scrolling trigger guard tang, faceted ramrod pipe, the top rail of the stock with bullion trimmed padded leather cheek rest, horn topped wooden ramrod. Circa 1805. £6,000-8,000
474. FINE AND SCARCE 25-BORE GOLD INLAID SPANISH BARRELLED FLINTLOCK DOUBLE BARREL SPORTING GUN BY JOSEPH EGG , 33.75inch two-stage barrels decorated with bands of scrolling foliage and birds in gold, further inlaid EN EIBAR DE ERRADURAS in gold and with two gold maker’s poincon crowned BVSTINVDL, gold lined touch holes and pans, border and scroll engraved locks decorated with birds on the wing and signed Joseph Egg, half stocked with blued steel mounts, the butt plate tang decorated with scrolling foliage, the trigger guard decorated with a hound and bird, pineapple finial, chequered wrist, brass topped wooden ramrod. £6,000-8,000
475. A SCARCE 12-BORE SILVER MOUNTED FULL STOCKED FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY GRIFFIN , 40.25inch sighted two-stage damascus barrel with gold maker’s poincon at the breech, further inlaid with platinum embellishments and stamped with proof and maker’s marks IG for Joseph Griffin, gold lined touch hole, border and scroll engraved lock signed GRIFFIN, the cock decorated to match, full stock foliate carved about the silver mounts, border and scroll engraved Continental style side plate, ornate rococo escutcheon engraved with the crest of a demi-lion emerging from a crown bearing a leek, border and scroll engraved butt plate hallmarked London 1762 and with maker’s mark JA for Jeremiah Ashley wooden ramrod. A virtually identical gun, though made 9 years later in 1771 and by then under the partnership of Griffin & Tow, sold recently as lot 25 in the Professor David S. Weaver Collection at Olympia Auctions which sold with a hammer price of £9,500. The fore-end with neat repair to barrel wedge area and a split at the fore of the lock and side plate area.
£5,000-7,000
476. A VERY RARE 13-BORE FLINTLOCK BREECH LOADING RIFLE BY CLEMETSHAW OF ALDBROUGH 32inch sighted barrel with white metal foresight, engraved CLEMETSHAW behind the key opening threaded breech and ALDBROUGH in front, stepped lock signed CLEMETSHAW, full stocked with border engraved brass mounts, the butt plate tang decorated with a scallop, this matching top the scallop carved stock about the border and scroll engraved barrel tang, brass rococo escutcheon, border and scroll engraved Continental style sideplate. Circa 1720 Michael Bidet experimented with a breech loading mechanism which can be seen on the fine flintlock sporting gun made for King George which now resides in the Royal Armouries (XII.5685) which was released by a rotating trigger guard. Captain Patrick Ferguson famously created a breech loading service rifle utilised during the American War also operating with a rotating trigger guard. Circa 1760-1770 Benjamin Griffin also produced a number of breech loading rifles using a rotating trigger guard to lower the breech. All of the aforementioned guns use a system loosely based on the La Chaumette breech loading mechanism, whereas this gun differs by being released with a two pronged key allowing the breech to be removed from above.
£4,000-6,000
477. A 15-BORE GOLD INLAID SPANISH BARRELLED FLINTLOCK SPORTING , 42.25inch three-stage sighted barrel, gold inlaid with scrolling foliate highlights, birds and CHARLES HENRY HALL, the breech further inlaid with gold maker’s poincon for JUAN GANO, gold lined breech and touch hole, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and foliate engraved lock signed J. P. MOORE, half stocked with finely chequered wrist, white metal mounts in the Continental manner and decorated with scrolling foliage, the trigger guard signed JUAN GANO and with pierced scroll finial, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£4,000-6,000 and engraved lock decorated JUAN finial, GUN BY MOORE
478. AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK SKELETON STOCKED SPORTING CARBINE OR GUN BY GRIFFIN & TOW, 23.75inch swamped barrel with white metal fore-sight, engraved GRIFFIN & TOW LONDON and with proofs and maker’s stamp IG at the breech, border engraved bevelled lock signed GRIFFIN & TOW, half stocked with light weight skeleton stock, border and scroll engraved brass mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a flower and with an acorn finial, scroll sideplate horn topped wooden ramrod. The Partnership between Joseph Griffin and John Tow spanned the period 1771-1782.
£2,500-3,500
479. 14-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY KETLAND & Co., 29.5inch slightly swamped barrel with brass foresight, border and scroll engraved bevelled lock signed KETLAND & CO., full stock scallop carved about the border and scroll engraved barrel tang, brass mounts to include stand of arms escutcheon, pierced strapwork sideplate border and scroll engraved butt plate tang, the trigger guard decorated with a flower and with an acorn finial.
£1,500-2,000
480. A VERY RARE FLINTLOCK BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, 14incch two-stage damascus barrel with octagonal breech and large flared muzzle, mounted with a top sprung bayonet released by a catch on the border engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved stepped lock with rainproof pan, signed Westley Richards, border and scroll engraved cock, full stocked with border and foliate engraved brass mounts, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£1,800-2,200
481. A FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS BY J & W RICHARDS, 14.5inch two stage barrel with octagonal breech and ring turned flared muzzle, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed J & W Richards, full stocked with chequered wrist, border engraved brass mounts, the butt plate tang decorated with a stand of arms, the trigger guard with pineapple finial, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£1,200-1,400
482. A SCARCE PAIR OF FINE QUALITY SMALL POWDER HORNS, 9in long, decorated end plugs with small white metal blank escutcheons, faceted towards the turned tips and with small oblong bone blank escutcheons, two carrying rings. When suspended from the rings the horns hang so that one fits the wearer’s left side and the other his right. Stoppers missing. (2)
£200-300
483. A POWDER HORN , 13 in long, lacking mounts, wooden base plug, deeply incised decoration and doggerel “None with this horn shall be purtaker [sic] / except a cuckold or a cuckold maker / Richard Walls the maker Milby 1787 / Mathew Meni owner”. Lacking stopper.
£100-150
484. A POWDER HORN , 11 in long, wooden base plug with ring, toothed rear edge, elaborately turned near the tip, original turned and carved stopper.
£60-80
485. A POWDER HORN , 14in long, wooden base plug, toothed rear edge, turned near the tip, original turned and carved stopper.
£60-80
486. A CANADIAN POWDER HORN , brass base cover with concentric rings and carrying loop, front carrying loop in body, brass tip with shutter, fixed spout.
£40-60
487. A RARE EARLY 19TH CENTURY WELSH REGIMENT GUNNER’S POWDER HORN , engraved with two soldiers from the regiment in India and “THE 41ST REGT ON THE N.W. FRONTIER”, brass and iron fittings, 33.5cm long over all.
£250-350
488. A SCARCE LARGE AMERICAN POWDER FLASK FOR CHARGING SPORTING GUN SHELLS, The Capewell Shell Loading Flask, manufactured by E.K. Tryon & Co 1883, 29cm, the nozzle marked for 2 1/2gms and PATENT APPLIED FOR, Capewell’s patent sliding measure to the side. See Page 67 of The Powder Flask Book. £250-300
489. A GUN-SIZED POWDER FLASK , the planished tin body with brass top stamped SYKES, adjustable sprung nozzle.
£80-100
490. A GUN-SIZED POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper body decorated with a spiral design and retaining good traces of original lacquered finish, brass top with adjustable nozzle, spring and arm lacking.
£80-100
491. A GUN-SIZED POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper body decorated with a basket weave design, brass sprung top with adjustable nozzle.
£80-120
492. FIVE COPPER POWDER FLASKS FOR SPORTING GUNS, three plain and two embossed, one of hung game and by Dixon, all approximately 21cm. (5)
£80-100
493. A GOOD HAWKSLEY GUN SIZED POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper body decorated with scrolling vines and retaining virtually all of its original lacquered finish, lacquered brass top with adjustable nozzle and maker’s stamp.
£80-100
494. A GOOD DIXON GUN SIZED POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper body decorated with acanthus leaves, scrolling vines and geometric borders, retaining virtually all its original lacquered finish, lacquered brass top with adjustable nozzle and with maker’s stamp.
£70-80
495. A PLATED COPPER POWDER FLASK BY HANDSOME & Co, the two-piece body decorated with hung game, acanthus and oak leaves, sprung top with partial maker’s stamp, together with a plain copper gun flask. (2)
£60-80
496. THREE VARIOUS VICTORIAN GUN-SIZED POWDER FLASKS, each with copper bodies, one embossed with stylised acanthus leaves the other embossed with an acanthus leaf design, sprung brass tops with adjustable nozzles, one lacking spring. (3)
£100-150
497. A GEORGIAN GUNNER’S PRIMING FLASK , the polished natural form horn body with sprung brass spout, the turned brass base plug incised 4. R.L A. B., single suspension ring.
£200-250
498. A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH POWDER HORN , the natural form horn body, Alpine Ibex, with turned nozzle, the body with planed area branded MER DE GLACE (Sea Of Ice) indicating that it is from the Chamonix region of France.
£100-150
499. A NAOPLEONIC PERIOD BRITISH CAVALRY TROOPER’S PISTOL HOLSTER , the tapering brown leather body with turned rim and strap mount. Circa 1810, strap damaged.
£150-200
500. FORTY THREE ASSORTED MUSKET AND RIFLE BARREL BANDS, comprising military and civilian examples from France, Germany and Russia. Some castings. (43)
£50-70
501. A GOOD MIXED SELCTION OF BULLET AND BALL MOULDS, three bullet moulds, two of .38 and one of 100bore, five scissor ball moulds, 15, 28, 50 and two of small bore, one of pepperbox form with one arm forming a ramrod. (8_
£70-90
502. ASSORTED FLINT COCKS AND PERCUSSION HAMMERS, to include frizzens, cocks and hammers, some castings. (43)
£80-120
503. A MIXED SELECTION OF BUTT PLATES, BARREL BANDS, PISTOL AND RIFLE FURNITURE , to include a flintlock dragoon pistol butt cap, trigger guard, sideplates, India Pattern trigger guard and butt plate, P1853 Enfield barrel bands etc. (Parcel)
£100-150
504. A SCARCE LOCK FROM A FRENCH CUSTOMS PISTOL , the stepped and bevelled lock stamped Mre de Mutzig Service des Douanes, relined pan, top jaw lacking, together with a Martini Henry rifle ramp and ladder rear sight with good traces of original blueing and stamped W.M. & Co. (2)
£100-150
505. A SILVER MINIATURE SPORTING GUN , 5.6in over all length, break action breech, hallmarked London 2003, in its green velvet lined case with retailer’s label for W. Hamond..
£100-150
506. A DIXON COMBINBATION CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR AND WHISTLE , the white metal body with 12-bore extractor and maker’s stamp.
£100-150
507. TWO PERCUSSION NIPPLE KEY TOOLS, both of steel construction and both with brass spare nipple covers and integral prickers. (2)
£150-200
508. A VICTORIAN PERCUSSION ENFIELD RIFLE COMBINATION TOOL , turnscrew, pricker, nipple key, oil bottle and worm, together with two percussion nipple keys.
£100-150
509. GEORGIAN AND VICTORIAN GUN TOOLS, to include, barrel key, mainspring clamp, wad punches, cartridge extractor, shot charger etc
£170-190
510. A 120BORE ADAMS TYPE BULLET MOULD, the brass arms with two bullet cavities, steel sprue cutter, the left side of one arm stamped 120. £100-150
511. A DURS EGG TRADE LABEL , the 1.5inch x 3.5inch paper label bearing a Royal crest surmounting a circular wreath with EGG GUN MAKER centered, address of Corner of Coventry Street Haymarket.
£100-150
512. A 19TH CENTURY BOGARDUS GLASS TARGET BALL , the green glass ball with cast lattice decoration and two opposing vignettes of sportsmen with their guns.
£80-120
513. A GEORGIAN PERIOD CASE OF COCKFIGHTING EQUIPMENT, comprising two pairs of spurs and a single spur, and two padded chamois leather balls with cords. 20cm x 18cm x 8cm, glass cracked.
£450-550
514. A MIXED SELECTION OF PERCUSSION CAP TIN S, to include Eley, Joyce, John Jackson, various sizes. (Parcel)
£60-80
515. A VERY RARE 1921 DATED POSTER ADVERTISING A LIVE PIGEON SHOOT, the blue/green coloured body advertising a Live Pigeon Shooting Match J. Grayson, C. Grayson and F. Yates for the sum of £150 on the 24th of March 1921 at the Plough Inn Penistone. Framed and glazed. The Poster 14.75inches x 20inches.
£450-550
516. A VERY RARE NEEDHAM’S PATENT GAME COUNTER , the rectangular white metal body with two dials to either side, PHEASANTS, RABBITS, PARTRIDGES AND HARES, the edges of the body engraved J. NEEDHAM’S PATENT 26. PICCADILLY LONDON, suspension ring to the top.
£500-600
517. A RARE DIXON GAMER COUNTER , the “pocket watch” form white metal body with four dials to the front, PHEASANTS, RABBITS, PARTRIDGES AND HARES, the back stamped JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD, swivel suspension ring.
£300-400
518. VOLUMES ONE AND TWO OF THE MODERN GUNSMITH, by Howe. (2)
£50-100
519. BOOKS: DAVID PETTY, Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000-1550AD - A Private Collection, 2022, hardback with dust jacket.
£20-40
520. FOUR VARIOUS BOOKS RELATING TO ARMS AND ARMOUR , comprising European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London, Her Majesty’s stationery Office, 1974; Cut & Thrust Weapons - A fascinating and illuminating study of European side-arms through the ages, Eduard Wagner, 1969; The Scottish Pistol - Its History, Manufacture and Design, Martin Kelvin, 1996; and The Collecting of Guns, ed. James E. Serven, 1964. (4)
£100-150
521. SIX VARIOUS GUN TOOLS, to include turnscrews, nipple keys and a cocking lever, all with turned or shaped wooden handles. (6)
£150-200
522. A VERY RARE DELTASHAPED SHOT BAG BY SYKES, the triangular shaped leather body with scalloped base fixed with a leather shoulder strap, sprung adjustable spout.
£150-200
523. A SYKES CAP DISPENSER , the circular brass body decorated with concentric rings, stamped SYKES, sprung top, suspension ring.
£150-200
524. A GOOD SYKES PISTOL SIZED POWDER FLASK , the lacquered copper body with lacquered brass sprung top stamped SYKES.
£150-200
525. A VERY GOOD AND SCARCE SHOT FLASK BY DIXON , the kidney-shaped leather body embossed with hung game, the case colour hardened adjustable nozzle with blued upper shut-off stamped REGD NOV 26 1857, the base with suspension loop.
£100-150
526. A SCARCE COMBINED SHOT AND POWDER MEASURE , by Sykes, the cylindrical brass body stamped SYKES and engraved Shot and Powder, the base with retracting thread with graduated measurements.
£100-150
527. A HAWKSLEY CAP DISPENSER , the circular white metal body stamped G & J W HAWKSLEY, sprung top, suspension ring.
£100-150
528. A DIXON NIPPLE PRIMER , the brass body with sprung dispenser, stamped DIXON & SONS, swivel suspension ring.
£100-150
529. TWO GLASS SPORTING GUN OR PISTOL OIL BOTTLES, the first of square form, 1.5inch x 1.5inch, with pewter top, the second cylindrical in form and with a diameter of 1.5inch, pewter top. (2)
£80-100
530. A BARTRAM RIFLE POWDER FLASK , the black leather covered steel body with brass top stamped W. BARTRAM, NIMROD, adjustable nozzle, blued spring.
£80-100
531. A HAWKSLEY RIFLE POWDER FLASK , the brown leather covered steel body with white metal top, stamped G & J W HAWKSLEY, adjustable nozzle.
£80-100
532. A BOX OF ASSORTED GUN CASE PARTS AND SPARES, brass gun case corners, cleaning rod fittings, hunting horn, Holland & Holland matches, stirrup cup, 1903 dated letter enquiring about powder strengths to the Army & Navy co and a Kynoch Letter Opener. (Parcel)
£80-100
533. A PARTRIDGE CARRIER , the varnished oak body with varnished oak and leather carrying strap, hinged brass trap, complete with net.
£80-100
534. TWO SHOT CHARGERS, one by Sykes, the other Dixon, the steel bodies with hinged flaps to either end, one marked for . ¼ oz the other 1 ½ oz. (2)
£80-100
535. THREE TINS OF PERCUSSION CAPS, all by Joyce, unopened, two of 250 F3 No. 16s, the smaller F4 No.21 (3)
£60-80
536. A CLEAN FREENCH POWDER HORN , the flattened polished horn body with gilt brass mounts, graduated sprung top, two suspension rings.
£75-85
537. AN UNOPENED TIN OF PERCUSSION CAPS, the green paper wrapped body and top with maker’s details for F. JOYCE & CO. - F4 No.25.
£50-60
538. TWO VARIOUS POWDER FLASKS, with copper bodies, one embossed with acanthus scrolls the other with game birds. (2)
£40-60
539. A BOX OF ASSORTED BLACK POWDER SPARES AND ACCESSORIES, to include cap dispenser, moulds, powder and shot measures, capper decapper, shot flask, powder flask, wads etc. (Parcel)
£150-250
540. GUNMAKERS OF LONDON 1350-1850 BY HOWARD BLACKMORE , together with its companion copy of the supplement. (2)
£100-150
541. THE BRITISH DUELLING PISTOL BY ATKINSON, together with The Art of Engraving by Meek and The World of Guns by Akehurst.
£50-60
542. A GEORGIAN PERIOD PISTOL CASE TO SIR JOHN HENRY SEALE , the green baize lined stained pine box for a pair of travelling pistols, 29cm x 20cm x6cm, the outside of the lid applied with a brass plaque engraved J Searle Esq. Mt Boone Dartmouth, complete with coffin-shaped copper powder flask. Sir John Henry Searle was created a baronet in 1838 and was a Member of Parliament, involved with construction of several bridges in Dartmouth. £450-550
543. A LARGE OAK PISTOL CASE , the lid set with a flush fitting brass handle, green felt relined case, complete with key, 53cm x 19.75cm x 5.4cm.
£100-150
544. PISTOL TOOLS, comprising a brass percussion revolver capper, a brass percussion nipple pricker and powder charger, and a percussion combination tool. (3) £100-150
545. A SCARCE LATE 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH GUNPOWDER MAGAZINE ROOM KEY, 15.7cm long.
£80-120
546. THREE EARLY PISTOL CLEANING RODS, the longest 24.5cm long.
£30-40
547. A 19TH CENTURY CASED WALKING STICK AIRCANE BY BALES OF IPSWICH, the repainted black body with horn top, button trigger, key cocked, in its canvas transit case, complete with key, folding cleaning rod, rifle insert, browned damascus pump with foot, the former engraved with maker’s name of Bales of Ipswich.
£200-300
548. A .177 CALIBRE BSA IMPROVED MODEL
D AIR RIFLE , 19.5inch barrel stamped with the serial no. 52734 to the left side of the breech for 1911-1912, adjustable trigger, the wooden butt with chequered wrist, steel butt plate, the left side stamped with the BSA trademark.
£100-150
549. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK TRAP OR POACHER ALARM GUN , 13inch barrel with flared blunderbuss muzzle, border engraved bevelled brown bess lock with traces of an Inspector’s stamp, full stock with iron stake and tripwire chains and rings.
£400-500
550. A 7-BORE HAMMER GUN , 30.25inch sighted browned damascus barrel partially engraved on the sighting rib CONVERTED XXXX, order engraved lock, border engraved rounded rotary lever action, chequered fore-end and wrist.
£650-750
551. AN EXTREMELY RARE 18TH CENTURY IRISH REGIMENT BEARSKIN MITRE
CAP, the scarlet cloth and bear skin body with embossed plated copper front plate, decorated with the crowned GR cypher flanked by female figured Irish harps and banner form motto NEC ASPERA
TERRENT, all on a green painted ground, leather trim, cloth liner. Minor wear commensurate with age.
£4,000-5,000
552. A VERY RARE OFFICER’S TARLETON OF THE 12TH LIGHT DRAGOONS, the black leather skull with white metal mounts, the right side mounted with a crowned GR surmounting a scroll form, the head band embossed XII LIGHT DRAGOONS, pleated silk turban with white metal chain retainers, bear skin crest with bullion and silk tassels to the rear, the interior with leather head band, complete with red and white feather plume with storage tin. General age wear.
£3,000-4,000
553. A SCARCE 1843 PATTERN HELMET OF THE 6TH DRAGOON GUARDS (CARABINIERS), the gilt skull with gilt regimental title head band, gilt rayed helmet plate overlaid with a pierced gilt crowned Royal arms, fine gilt raised comb decorated with acanthus scrolls and laurel sprays and fitted with its
horse hair mane, with bullion cushioned top, rosette bosses, leather backed chin scales, green leather lined peak and neck guard. Retains virtually all of its original gilt with minor rubbing and losses to the helmet plate, the bosses and chin scales less so. Liner lacking.
£4,000-5,000
554. A GOOD 1847 PATTERN HELMET OF THE 5TH DRAGOON GUARDS (PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES), the large sized gilt skull with gilt acanthus and laurel trim, crowned rococo helmet plate with faceted rayed white metal star surmounted by the regimental title in garter form with central VR cypher, the whole on a stippled gilt ground, large acanthus plume holder, black horse hair plume with gilt rosette boss finial, rosette bosses, leather backed chin chain, green leather lined peaks, red leather liner. Retains virtually all of its original gilding.
£2,500-3,500
555. A 16TH LANCER’S OFFICER’S LANCE CAP, the black leather body with bi-metal Victorian 16th Lancers rayed helmet plate, blue cloth top with quilted dark blue cloth support, bullion ribbon and cord trim, bullion pompom with GVR cypher, lion’s mask bosses,
velvet backed chin chain, horse hair plume, leather and silk liner, complete with cap lines and tin named to H. B. Firman Esq.
£2,500-3,500
556. A FINE AND RARE FULL DRESS ROYAL SCOTS GREYS OFFICER’S BEARSKIN , the black fur body with gilt flaming grenade hackle holder applied with a pierced Royal arms, white feather hackle, silver Hanoverian horse to the back, velvet backed chin chain, the interior with leather band and dated 1895, in its storage tin, the lid applied with owner’s name plate to Lieutenant John Fairfax Rhodes, Royal Scots Greys. Rhodes was killed in action on the 18th of February 1902 during the Boer War, his Squadron being cut off and surrounded by the Boers at Klippan.
£3,000-4,000
557. A LANCASHIRE FUSILERS OFFICER’S BEARKSIN AND TUNIC ENSEMBLE , the black fur body with yellow feather hackle, front facing gilt flaming grenade badge applied with a white metal laurel wreath with the central EGYPT battle honour, leather backed chin chain, leather liner, in its japanned storage tin, the top painted with the owner’s name W.J. Rowley Lancashire Fusiliers, together with its companion silk lined scarlet tunic with full compliment of insignia and buttons. (2)
£1,500-2,000
558. A VICTORIAN 1871 PATTERN OFFICER’S HELMET OF THE ROYAL DRAGOONS, the plated skull with gilt mounts, faceted rayed star with central white metal garter title THE ROYAL DRAGOONS finished in gilt, central gilt lion and crown on a white metal ground, laurel leaf trim, rosette bosses, leather backed chin chain, quilted liner, green leather lined peak and neck guard.
£1,000-1,500
559. A SCARCE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY 1817
PATTERN HELMET CONVERTED FOR IMPERIAL YEOMANRY USE , the steel skull with embossed brass rayed helmet plate surmounted by an embossed Royal arms and mottos HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE and ICH DIEN DIEU ET MON DROIT, laurel spray trim,
the back of the skull applied with an oval plaque NIY, raised comb with scalloped brass borders, lion’s mask bosses, leather backed chin scales, leather liner. £1,500-2,000
560. A COMPOSITE PATTERN 1818-34
DRAGOON’S HELMET, the black japanned steel skull with brass trim, rayed brass helmet plate surmounted by the Royal arms, raised black japanned comb with scalloped brass trim, later fur comb, replaced lion’s mask booses, leather backed chin scales, later leather liner. Repainting, losses to japanning, general replacements to fittings, some modern.
£800-1,200
561. A 2ND (QUEEN’S) DRAGOON GUARDS
TROOPER’S 1847 PATTERN HELMET, the brass skull with brass mounts, crowned rococo plate with central faceted white metal rayed star surmounted by the regimental title in garter form, central VR cypher, the whole surmounted by a crown and surrounded by a laurel and oak leaf wreath, laurel, oakleaf and acanthus trim, acanthus plume holder, black hair plume with rosette top, rosette bosses, leather backed chin chain, leather liner. Plate crown detached but present.
£400-600
562.
A 1ST (ROYAL) DRAGOON GUARDS
TROOPER’S 1847 PATTERN HELMET, the white metal skull with brass mounts, crowned rococo plate with central faceted rayed star surmounted by the regimental title in garter form, central VR cypher, the whole surmounted by a crown and surrounded by a laurel and oak leaf wreath, laurel, oakleaf and acanthus trim, acanthus plume holder, white hair plume with rosette top, rosette bosses, leather backed chin chain, leather liner. Plate crown detached but present, metal plume stem lacking.
563.
AN 1871 PATTERN 4TH (ROYAL IRISH)
DRAGOON TROOPER’S HELMET, the brass skull with brass trim, faceted white metal rayed star helmet plate surmounted by a pierced garterform motto with central clover leaf, fluted spike finial on quatrefoil base, white plume, boss lacking, single chin chain boss, leather backed chin chain, liner lacking.
£200-300
garter-
564. AN 1871 PATTERN QUEEN’S OWN ROYAL YEOMANRY STAFFORDSHIRE
£350-450 VR
TROOPER’S HELMET black painted skull with white metal mounts, crowned helmet plate of laurel and oak leaf wreath with central garter with regimental title and embossed Staffordshire knot, acanthus plume holder, black horsehair plume, rosette chin chain boss, leather liner.
£200-300
finial , the plume
565. A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH CUIRASSIER’S
HELMET, the steel skull with brass trim to the peaks, fur band, the raised brass comb embossed with laurel leaves to the sides and a flaming grenade and the head of Medusa, cushion-shaped brass short plume holder, with red horse hair plume, the left side with laurel embossed brass hackle holder with red feather hackle, large brass foliate decorated bosses, leather backed chin chain, the skull stamped 670 and 42 (for 1842) behind the horse hair mane, leather headband, liner lacking.
£800-1,200
566. A FRENCH MODEL 1872 CUIRASSIER’S
567. A FRENCH GENDARME A PIED HELMET, the gilt copper skull with white metal trim, stippled and laurel embossed headband decorated with a flaming grenade, stippled and laurel embossed raised comb with Medusa head, black horse hair brush, square section hackle holder with red feather hackle, lion’s mask bosses, leather backed chin scales, green painted inner peaks, leather liner. Size stamped 57 and with maker’s tablet for B. FRANCK & SES FILS
AUBERVILLIERS.
£400-600
568. A FRENCH MODEL
£400-600
HELMET, the plated metal skull with brass trim, laurel and grenade embossed headband with a stippled ground, acanthus embossed raised comb with Medusa head, acanthus and laurel embossed cushion-shaped plume holder with red horse hair plume, black horse hair mane, square section hackle holder with red white and blue feather hackle, foliate decorated bosses with velvet backed laurel chin scales, leather and cloth liner.
1910 CHASSEURS A CHEVAL
HELMET, the brass trimmed steel skull with stippled and faceted headband applied with a white metal hunting horn, embossed brass raised comb decorated with the head of Medusa, embossed brass hackle holder with red feather hackle, black horse hair mane, stamped with the size 55 and 15e CA over the maker’s name SIRAUDIN PARIS, green and black painted inner peaks, composition liner, chin scales and bosses lacking.
£300-500
569. AN OFFICER’S GREEN CLOTH HELMET OF THE 3RD VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS, the green cloth body with white metal mounts, crowned rayed star helmet plate with central garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, gilt metal dragon centered, laurel wreath surround applied with gilt regimental title in banner form, fluted white metal spike finial with quatrefoil base with rosette topped rivets, rosette bosses, velvet backed chinchain, the interior with leather and silk liner, the former with inked name Capt A. H. Verity, in its japanned storage tin named to Captain Verity Monmouth Rifle Volunteers. Localised insect damage. £300-400
570. A 1ST FORFARSHIRE VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY
OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET, the cloth covered skull with white metal fittings, crowned Royal Arms helmet plate with regimental device and title, ball finial with quatrefoil base, rosette bosses, chin chain, the interior with leather head band and red silk liner, leather label REGULATION CORK HELMET. £250-350
571.
A POST 1902 ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS
OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET, the cloth body with gilt brass mounts, crowned rayed star helmet plate with white metal ASC device on a velvet ground, ball finial with quatre foil base, rosette bosses, velvet backed chin chain, the interior with leather head band and red silk liner, ink stamp trade mark for Silberston of London and Flight of Winchester. £200-300
572. A POST 1902 VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY
OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET, the blue cloth covered skull with white metal mounts, pierced Royal Arms helmet plate bearing the regimental device surmounting the regimental title CINQUE PORTS
ARTILLERY VOLS, spherical finial with quatrefoil base, rosette bosses, velvet backed chin chain, green cloth lined peaks, leather sweatband, silk lacking.
£300-400
573. AN EIIR ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT
BLUE CLOTH TATTOO HELMET, the blue cloth body with brass mounts, rayed star helmet plate with laurel wreath, central ROYAL BERKSHIRE garter and pierced stag centre with red cloth ground, fluted spike finial with quatrefoil base, rosette bosses, leather backed chin chain, leather and cloth liner.
£150-250
574. AN EIIR ROYAL MARINES PITH HELMET TO SERGEANT EDWARD BURNELL MBE ROYAL MARINE COMMANDOS, the six section white body with gilt helmet plate, gilt brass finial, leather backed chin chain, leather liner, together with a selection of lanyards, to include Royal Marines and Devon and Dorset Regiment, Sam Browne belts, good quality and condition to the Royal Marines, Devon and Dorset and one plain. (Parcel)
£300-400
575. A 5TH ROYAL IRISH LANCERS TROOPER’S LANCE CAP, the black leather body with brass mounts, to include rayed lance cap plate with Queen’s crowned Royal arms, battle honours and regimental title, patent leather square top with brass acanthus corners, reeded red cloth support with yellow cloth lower band, yellow and green woollen pompom with regimental button, horse hair plume with brass holder, leather backed chin chain, copper lion’s mask bosses, waxed cloth and leather liner, complete with cap lines, together with a theatrical version of a trooper’s lance cap to the 16th Lancers with Angels the Costumiers inventory label. (2)
£350-450
576. AN OTHER RANKS GRENADIER GUARDS BEARSKIN , the cane body with black fur cover, white horsehair plume, later cloth backed chin chain, leather liner.
£150-200
577. A MODERN COPY OF THE 1812 PATTERN ROYAL HORSE GUARDS HELMET, the black leather skull with gilt brass fittings, raised embossed comb, GR helmet plate, rosette bosses, leather backed chin scales, leather liner.
£150-250
578. A COMPOSITE DUKE OF LANCASTER’S OWN YEOMANRY HELMET, the black leather skull with brass fittings, laurel and oak leaf wreath helmet plate with crowned centered triple lion crest, white metal plume holder with rosette topped red hair plume, rosette bosses, velvet backed chin chain, liner lacking.
£200-300
579. A WOLSLEY PATTERN FOREIGN
SERVICE HELMET, the khaki cloth covered cork body with eight pleat pagri band affixed with regimental cloth badge to the left side, green brim liner, leather headband, foil lined skull.
£100-150
580. A WESTMINSTER FIRE BRIGADE
HELMET (?), the black leather skull with raised comb, this affixed with a brass B, oval brass helmet plate cast with a crowned portcullis with garter form motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
£100-150
582. A PRESENTATION SILVER PLATED BUGLE TO THE KING’S OWN YORKSHIRE
LIGHT INFANTRY, the top of the body engraved with the regimental badge and rubbed presentation inscription dated 14.9.35, mounted on its wooden plinth with presentation plaque to CAPTAIN R. ROBINSON and dated 31ST MARCH 1997. Mounting loose.
£60-80
581. A JAPANNED BLUE CLOTH HELMET TIN , the japanned metal body applied with a brass name plate to W. D. Beatty Esq. Royal Engineers, worn, together with a mixed selection of helmet parts to include, chin chains and bosses and a single black plume. (Parcel)
£150-250
583. AN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD HELMET PLATE OF THE 26TH MOGILEV REGIMENT, Imperial eagle topped plate applied with a brass shield set with white metal numerals 26, one lug remains, together with a worn French shako plate. (2)
£100-200
584. OF WINDRUSH INTEREST - ENAMELLED BADGES, the gilt metal ship’s wheel-shaped badge with enamelled central flags and SS EMPIRE WINDRUSH, together with another named to RMS ARUNDEL CASTLE (2)
£80-120
585. OF WINDRUSH INTEREST - ENAMELLED BADGES, the gilt metal ship’s wheel-shaped badge with enamelled central flags and SS EMPIRE WINDRUSH, together with another named to RMS ARUNDEL CASTLE (2)
£80-120
586. AN 11TH (KING EDWARD’S OWN LANCERS) REGIMENT (PROBYN’S HORSE) OFFICER’S WAIST BELT BUCKLE , the rectangular gilt plate applied with a white metal crowned KE cypher, crossed lances and XI.
£200-250
587. A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S WAIST BELT AND CLASP, the brass backing plate overlaid with a white metal crowned VR within a laurel wreath surmounting the motto DIEU ET MON DROIT, complete with white leather belt and shoulder strap, together with a selection of cavalry and other cap badges, RM bandsman’s pouch badge etc, a mixture of genuine and restrike items, old flintlock lock parts and a horseshoe.
588. A 1ST (DUKE OF YORK’S OWN) REGIMENT (SKINNER’S HORSE) OFFICER’S WAIST BELT BUCKLE , the rectangular stippled gilt metal plate applied with a 1 over crossed lances and monogram DOY above a Tudor rose.
£200-250
589. A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S SCOTS GUARDS WAIST BELT BUCKLE , in two parts, the central boss with laurel border enclosing a rayed star and thistle on green enamelled ground.
£50-80
590. MEDALS GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL WITH MALAYA BAR, to 22286298 CPL. KA. CRASKE. R.SIGS. together with a Best Soldier medal to the same, signals cloth patch, in their box of issue, together with a selection of Boys Brigade insignia and First War Imperial German postcards and photograph. (Parcel) There is a suggestion the GSM had involvement with the Gurkha Signals.
£60-80
£200-300
591. OF BRIDGE OVER THE RIVER KWAI INTEREST: Log Book, Medals, photographs and ephemera, 39-45 Medal, Defence Medal, RAFA enamelled badge, Armed Forces Veteran badge, various RAF group photographs, some formal, some informal, two framed, tropical uniform features, No. 26 OTU Gunnery Course Exercises certificate to Air Gunnery Sgt Woodrow covering 1943-1944, the log book covering 1943 through to 1945 and specifically holds an entry for the bombing and strafing of Kanchanaburi bridge, more often referred to as the Bridge Over The River Kwai.
£400-600
592. CASED - THE MOST DISTINGUISHED ORDER OF ST MICHAEL AND ST GEORGE (KNIGHTS COMMANDER), the faceted white metal star with central pierced gilt garter AUSPICIUM MELIORIS AEVI on a blue enamelled ground, central enamelled panel, the whole on a red enamelled cross, pin backed, together with its companion neck badge decorated with white and coloured enamels to match, in its purple velvet and silk lined case with maker’s stamp for Garrard & Co. Ltd.
£1,200-1,500
593. AN ORDER OF THE THISTLE BREAST
BADGE , white metal rayed star enclosing a thistle and NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT on a green enamel ground. (Tests as silver but no hallmarks.)
£300-500
594. A SCARCE BRYGADA STRZELCOW 1ST POLISH RIFLE BRIGADE 1 YEAR SERVICE
BADGE , made by Kirkwood and Son off Edinburgh and issued for protecting the Fife Peninsula, raised in July 1940 and disbanded in 1943, contained in a folder of assorted insignia, together with three further ring binders of cloth and metal insignia, British, European and American. (4)
£350-450
595.
OF WATERLOO INTEREST: THE MEDALS OF MAJOR GENERAL JOHN CLARKE , comprising Waterloo medal to ENSIGN JOHN CLARKE 54TH REGIMENT FOOT, Burmese War medal with ARRACAN and AVA bars to CAPT J. CLARKE BRIG. MAJ. and insignia for a Knight of the Hanoverian Order. Clarke served with the 54th (West Norfolk) regiment at the Battle of Waterloo having joined the army on the 2nd of June 1814, he also too part in the storming
of Cambray. Clarke then took part in the campaigns in Burma in 1825 and 1825 and was took part at Rangoon, Kimendine, Kameroot and Mahattee. He led the attack at the Arracan heights where he was seriously wounded. Major General John Clarke died in 1861.
£7,000-8,000
596. A LIFE GUARDS OFFICER’S WHITE METAL CAP BADGE , the faceted rayed white metal star stamped S (silver?) and with maker’s stamp for J.R. GAUNT LONDON, pierced gilt motto in garter form on a blue enamelled ground, central red enamelled cross, soldered lug mounts.
£60-80
597. AN EIIR OFFICER’S HELMET PLATE OF THE LIFE GUARDS, the crowned pierced gilt laurel leaf and oak leaf plate with central faceted white metal rayed star, surmounted by a pierced gilt garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE on a blue enamelled ground, central red enamelled cross on a reeded white metal ground, together with an embossed raised helmet comb and a reproduction American helmet plate. (3)
£100-150
598. A REGENCY IRISH 27 TH (ENNISKILLEN)
REGIMENT LIGHT COMPANY OFFICER’S SHAKO PLATE , the white metal rayed star with battle honours WATERLOO, NIVELLE, ORTHES, TOULOUSE, PENINSULA, EGYPT, MAIDA, BADAJOS, SALAMANCA, VITTORIA, PYRENEES, applied with a gilt metal crown over ENNISKILLEN surrounding a castle, on red and blue enamelled grounds, a sphinx below.
£1,500-2,000
599. A VICTORIAN ROYAL LANCASHIRE REGIMENT 1ST VOLUNTEER BATTALION
OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET PLATE , the white metal crowned rayed star helmet plate with central laurel wreath, garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE with centered white metal lion on a burgundy velvet ground, the whole surmounting the regimental title in white metal banner form.
£150-200
600. A WATERLOO PERIOD GEORGIAN OFFICER’S GORGET OF THE GRENADIER GUARDS, the gilt body with turned rim and pierced arms, applied to the front with pierced Royal arms.
£1,500-2,000
601. A FINE SILVER GILT OFFICER’S GORGET OF THE HONOURABLE EAST INDIA COMPANY, the silver gilt body hallmarked London 1802 and with maker’s initials IR decorated with the company arms and motto AUSPICIO REGIS ET SENATUS ANLIAE, further decorated with stands of arms to each of the pierced arms. A good crisp example.
£2,000-2,500
602. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S GILT GORGET OF THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY, the copper gilt body decorated with the Royal arms and the motto DIEU ET MON DROIT, further decorated with the Prince Of Wales’ feathers to one arm and the regimental crest on the other, both pierced for a neck tie. Small split.
£1,500-2,000
603. A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S LANCE CAP PLATE OF THE 9TH ROYAL LANCERS, the rayed triangular gilt plate applied with pierced gilt crowned Royal arms, ROYAL LANCERS on banner below, all flanked with laurel sprays and battle honours
PUNNIAR, SOBRAON, DELHI, PENINSULA, CHILLIANWALLAH, GOOJERAT, LUCKNOW and PUNJAB
£300-500
604. A POST 1902 OFFICER’S LANCE CAP PLATE OF THE BEDFORDSHIRE IMPERIAL YEOMANRY, the rayed triangular gilt plate applied with a crown over eagle flanked by sprays of laurel and oak.
£400-600
605. AN OFFICER’S LANCE CAP PLATE OF THE CITY OF LONDON IMPERIAL YEOMANRY, the rayed triangular gilt plate applied with a white metal crown over ROUGH RIDERS above the arms of the City of London and the motto DOMINE DIRIGE NOS, flanked by oak leaf sprays bearing the battle honour SOUTH AFRICA 1900-1902.
£500-700
606. A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S LANCE CAP PLATE OF THE FIFTH ROYAL IRISH LANCERS, the rayed triangular gilt plate applied with white metal Royal arms and with Royal crest, the regimental badge and title FIFTH ROYAL IRISH LANCERS on banner below, all flanked by flowers of the union and battle honours BLENHEIM, OUDENHARDE, RAMILLIES and MALPLAQUET.
£500-600
607. OF CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE INTEREST A SCARCE PRE-1856 PATTERN CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S LANCE CAP PLATE OF THE 17 TH (LIGHT DRAGOONS) LANCERS, the rayed triangular gilt plate applied white metal Royal arms surmounting a skull and crossed bones over OR GLORY.
£1,000-1,500
608. AN 18TH REGIMENT (THE ROYAL IRISH) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the gilt plate applied with white metal faceted rayed star, centred by a pierced gilt and enamelled harp over XVIII surrounded by VIRTUTIS NAMURCENSIS PRAEMIUM further surrounded by a crown, shamrocks, the EGYPT sphinx and CHINA.
£1,000-1,800
609. A 1ST REGIMENT OF FOOT (ROYAL SCOTS) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the stippled gilt plate with applied gilt rayed star, faceted and rayed white metal star, gilt St Andrew holding the saltire on a blue enamelled ground surmounting THE ROYAL REGIMENT, leather backing.
£1,000-1,800
610. AN IRISH 27 TH (INNISKILLING)
REGIMENT OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the oval stippled gilt ground with beaded edge, applied with a white metal castle over 27 and INNISKILLINGS in a banner.
£2,000-2,500
611. AN 87 TH (ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS)
REGIMENT OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the rectangular stippled gilt plate applied with a flaming grenade, the ball mounted with an eagle on a plinth inscribed 8. The eagle and 8 refers to the capture of a French eagle flagstaff by Sergeant Patrick Masterson of the 87th Fusiliers on 5th March 1811.
£1,000-1,500
612. AN 18TH (THE ROYAL IRISH) REGIMENT OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the rectangular gilt plate applied with a white metal rayed star bearing gilt crowned regimental motto VIRTUTIS NAMURCENCIS PRAEMIUM surrounding a harp, on a blue enamelled ground, above XVIII, a sphinx, shamrocks and EGYPT below, leather liner.
£1,000-1,250
613. A SCOTTISH 21ST (ROYAL NORTH BRITISH FUSILIERS) REGIMENT OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the rectangular stippled gilt plate applied with a white metal flaming grenade embossed with a crowned regimental motto NEC ASPERA TERRENT centred by 21.
£800-1,000
614. A 17 TH (LEICESTERSHIRE) REGIMENT
OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the rectangular stippled gilt plate applied with a white metal crowned rayed star centred with the battle honour HINDOOSTAN surmounted by a gilt tiger for distinguished service, above white metal XVII.
£800-1,000
615. A 9TH (NORFOLK) REGIMENT OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the rectangular gilt body applied with a gilt figure of Britannia surmounting the regimental title IX REGT.
£400-500
616. A WATERLOO PERIOD 1ST REGIMENT OF FOOT OR GRENADIER GUARDS OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the rectangular gilt plate with rounded corners applied with a crowned garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, centred pierced gilt Royal cypher surmounted by III.
£1,000-1,500
617. A HALLMARKED SILVER OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE OF THE GRENADIER GUARDS, the oval silver gilt body applied with the pierced white metal Royal arms, surmounted by the engraved regimental title 1st REGT FOOT GUARDS, GR cypher below, the reverse hallmarked and with maker’s mark MK, retains two stud fixings, the hook lacking.
£500-800
618. OF INDIAN ARMY INTEREST: A MADRAS ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the rectangular gilt ground applied with a crowned laurel wreath weaved with a scroll bearing battle honours with NAGPOOR below, centred by a shield bearing the Royal arms surrounded by MADRAS ARTILLERY in a garter, above a cannon with AVA JAVA, flanked by an elephant with ASSAYE and a sphinx with EGYPT battle honours.
£2,000-2,500
619. OF INDIAN ARMY INTEREST: A BENGAL ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the rectangular gilt plate applied with a white metal crowned laurel wreath centred by BENGAL ARTILLERY above a cannon, UBIQUE in a scroll below.
£2,000-2,500
620. OF INDIAN ARMY INTEREST: A 27 TH (MADRAS INFANTRY) REGIMENT OFFICER’S
SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the rectangular gilt plate applied with a white metal rayed star bearing a gilt crowned laurel wreath centred by MAHIDPOOR in a garter surrounding XXVII on a green enamelled ground.
£1,500-2,000
621. OF INDIAN ARMY INTEREST: A 2ND (BENGAL LIGHT INFANTRY) REGIMENT
OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the rectangular gilt plate applied with a crowned white metal bugle horn with central 2, the whole surmounting a scroll motto CEDE NULLIS.
£1,500-2,000
622. OF INDIAN ARMY INTEREST: A 57 TH (BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY) REGIMENT
OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the rectangular gilt plate with canted corners, applied with a white metal crowned laurel wreath centred by BENGAL NAT: INFANTRY in a garter surrounding 57, ASSAM in a scroll below.
£1,500-2,000
623. OF INDIAN ARMY INTEREST: A 71ST (BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY) REGIMENT
OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the rectangular gilt plate applied with a white metal crowned laurel wreath centred with BENGAL NAT: INFANTRY in a garter surrounding 71.
£1,500-2,000
624. OF INDIAN ARMY INTEREST: A 60TH (BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY) REGIMENT
OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE the rectangular gilt plate applied with a pierced white metal crowned laurel wreath, central garter BHURTPORE, central pierced 60 on a gilt ground, the whole surmounting a scroll battle honour CAUBUL 1842.
£1,500-2,000
625. OF INDIAN ARMY INTEREST: A 19TH (BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY) REGIMENT
OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the rectangular gilt plate applied with a white metal crowned laurel wreath, centred by BENGAL NAT: INFANTRY in a garter surrounding 19, stippled white metal empty scroll below.
£1,500-2,000
626. OF INDIAN ARMY INTEREST: A 2ND (BENGAL LIGHT INFANTRY) REGIMENT
OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the rectangular gilt plate applied with a white metal rayed star, with gilt lion surmounting a laurel wreath centred by BUXAR GUZERATT in a garter surrounding 2 on a green enamelled ground.
£800-1,000
627. A 46TH (SOUTH DEVON) REGIMENT
OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE AND COATEE ENSEMBLE , the rectangular gilt body with white metal rayed star, surmounted by a gilt crowned laurel wreath, central garter SOUTH DEVON and 46 centered, with its companion scarlet coatee with white facings, bullion trim and regimental buttons. (2)
£1,000-1,500
628. A VICTORIAN NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS FULL DRESS SABRETACHE , the red cloth covered body with bullion ribbon border, surrounding a bullion embroidered crowned VR cypher surmounting a bullion castle and regimental title in scroll banner form on a plum velvet ground, red leather pouch to reverse. To brass suspension hooks attached to the reverse.
£1,000-1,500
629. A VICTORIAN MIDDLESEX YEOMANRY
CAVALRY OFFICER’S FULL DRESS SABRETACHE , the brown velvet covered body with bullion ribbon border, surrounding a crowned VR cypher above oak and acorn sprays and the motto PRO ARIS ET FOCIS, leather pouch to reverse with red lining.
£500-800
630. A VICTORIAN ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY OFFICER’S FULL DRESS SABRETACHE AND CARTRIDGE POUCH , the black cloth covered body with bullion ribbon border, surrounding the Royal arms above UBIQUE over laurel and oak sprays, a gilt metal cannon and the motto QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT, with matching cartridge pouch. (2) Both mounted on a board so unexamined to reverse.
£700-1,000
631. A VICTORIAN ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER’S FULL DRESS SABRETACHE AND CARTRIDGE POUCH , the black cloth covered body with silver bullion ribbon border, surrounding bullion embroidered Royal arms above a laurel and acorn spray, a silvered metal cannon and the motto QUO FAS ET GLORIA DUCUNT, black leather pouch to reverse with red lining, together with conforming cartridge pouch. (2)
£800-1,000
632. A VICTORIAN ROYAL BUCKS YEOMANRY CAVALRY OFFICER’S FULL DRESS SABRETACHE , the green velvet covered body with silver and green bullion ribbon border, surrounding a bullion embroidered crown over VR cypher, green leather pouch to reverse.
£800-1,000
633. A VICTORIAN 19TH HUSSARS OFFICER’S FULL DRESS SABRETACHE , the red cloth covered body with bullion ribbon border, surrounding a bullion embroidered crowned VR cypher above battle honours ASSAYE and NIAGARA, an elephant and laurel sprays, red leather pouch to reverse with gilt tooled maker’s details for Jones & Co. Manuafacturers of Military Equipments, 6 Regent Street, London, S.W.
£1,000-1,500
634. A VICTORIAN MIDDLESEX YEOMANRY CAVALRY OFFICER’S FULL DRESS SABRETACHE AND COVER , the black velvet covered body with bullion ribbon border, surrounding a crowned VR cypher above oak and acorn sprays and the motto PRO ARIS ET FOCIS, black leather pouch to reverse with cloth lining, together with its maroon velvet lined black leather foul weather cover. (2)
£1,500-2,000
635. A VICTORIAN CHESHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY OFFICER’S CARTRIDGE POUCH , the black velvet covered body with silver bullion ribbon border surrounding the Prince of Wales feathers and the motto ICH DIEN.
£300-500
636. ENGLISH SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY), full length portrait of Lieutenant James Armstrong of the 16th Lancers, in full uniform and standing by a tent in a landscape, unsigned, pastels, 46 x 39cm, in giltwood and gesso frame. A hand written label verso states “My Grandfather. Lieut. James Armstrong (afterwards Captain XVI Lancers), later promoted to his majority in the 46th Regiment. Wounded Siege of Bhurtpore, India 8th December 1825. Born 1797. Died August 28th 1861, aged 64. C.M.C. Armstrong Oct. 1951.”
£500-700
637. ENGLISH SCHOOL (19TH CENTURY) portrait of a mounted N.C.O. of a Lancers regiment, in full uniform and mounted on a grey horse in a landscape, oil on canvas, 49.5 x 41cm, framed. Relined and restored.
£400-500
638. A SCOTS GUARDS OFFICER’S UNIFORM, comprising scarlet tunic with bullion collar, cuff and rank insignia, full complement of buttons, complete with trousers.
£100-150
639. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S COATEE FOR AN AIDE DE CAMP, the scarlet cloth coatee body with black cloth collar and cuffs, these with bullion trim and gilt buttons, the front with ten gilt buttons, the white cloth bordered tails with bullion trim to the ends, integral pocket, white liner with quilted sections. The buttons by P & S Firmin 153 Strand. Moth tracks and holes.
£600-800
640. A VICTORIAN LORD LIEUTENANT’S COATEE AND EPAULETTES ENSEMBLE , the scarlet body with full complement of white metal crowned laurel wreath buttons, black collar and cuffs with silver bullion oakleaf decoration, white cloth trimmed scarlet tails with white metal and bullion rosettes to each end, quilted liner, complete with its white metal and silver bullion epaulettes trimmed to match.
£400-600
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642. AN INTER-WAR MAJOR’S TUNIC OF THE ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT, the scarlet body with full complement of regimental brass buttons, black collar and cuffs with bullion cord and lace trim, the collar with enamelled regimental badges, the bullion cord shoulder boards with crown insignia, quilted lining, maker’s patch for Hawkes & Co, named to Major R. C. Griffin.
£80-120
641. EARLY 19TH CENTURY KING’S CHESHIRE YEOMANRY OFFICER’S JACKET AND EPAULETTES
ENSEMBLE , the black body with full complement of white metal star, garter motto and centered KCY buttons, scarlet trimmed collar and cuffs with silver bullion tape and cord decoration, scarlet and bullion integral outer belt, complete with their epaulettes trimmed to match, japanned storage tin for the latter.
£600-800
643. AN OFFICER’S TUNIC OF THE DUKE OR CORNWALLS LIGHT INFANTRY, the scarlet body with full complement of regimental buttons, black collar and cuffs with bullion ribbon and cord trim, the collar with bullion regimental badges, bullion shoulder boards with rank insignia of a Lieutenant, quilted liner.
£80-120
644. A GEORGIAN PERIOD 18TH LIGHT DRAGOONS SQUADRON HEADQUARTERS
GUIDON , the painted white silk body with the corners set with vignettes of rampant horses and wreaths of the flowers of the union and a central wreath of flowers of the union with XVIII L.D centred, the whole surmounting the number 2 and flanked with scroll battle honours for PENINSULA and WATERLOO. Professionally conserved, framed and glazed.
£1,500-2,000
645. A VICTORIAN DRUM BANNER TO THE MONTGOMERYSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY, the shaped red velvet body with broad bullion ribbon border and bullion tassel trim, crowned flowers of the union over the motto DIEU ET MON DROIT over the regimental title of scrolling banner form, the corners set with bullion and silk vignettes of rampant horses and Welsh dragons, pinned down on a green felt backing, framed and glazed.
£1,000-1,500
646. A SCARCE NORTH IRISH HORSE OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT POUCH, the bevelled white metal body with scroll engraved border, applied with an EIIR crowned regimental badge, patent leather pouch to the reverse.
£350-450
647. A SCOTTIH CLANSMAN’S POUCH, the white metal shaped flap applied with a crowned clan badge, GANG WARILY in garter form with centered crown, red lined brown leather pouch to the reverse.
£300-400
648. A MIXED SELECTION OF SWORD KNOTS, to include, bullion, buff leather, liners, Sam Browne belt rig, 1897 hilt and grip. (Parcel)
£100-150
649. OF FIRST WAR MANCHESTER PALS AND TERRITORIALS INETERSEST: A GOOD GROUP OF SHOULDER TITLES AND CAP BADGES, comprising one T5, a pair of T6, one T7, [airs of T8, T9 and T10, 5th VB cap badge, single and two piece MANCHESTER, officer’s bronze, same, Territorial shoulders, single MC1 pairs of MC 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8, standard MANCHESTER shoulders, pair, divisional 8 cloth sleeve badge and two MANCHESTER. (32)
£800-1,000
650. OF PENINSULAR WAR INTERESTCORRESPONDENCE , comprising a letter to Rear Admiral Sir John Duckworth from Evan Nepan dated December 26th 1803 requesting the release of Charles Williams, an American Citizen who had been pressganged into the Royal Navy - a practice key to the American War of 1812-1813, a series of engravings, Sir Sidney Smith, portrait, ditto defending the breach of St John D’Acre against Bonaparte, further portrait, further correspondence variously dated - the whole with overtones pertaining to the Convention of Cintra. (Parcel)
£500-700
651. AFTER GEORGES OMERTH (C.1895-1925) FRENCH , bronze figure group of a World War I French field gun and crew, inscribed G. OMERTH, on variegated marble plinth, 44cm long over all.
£2,200-2,400
652. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY BRONZE MODEL FIELD CANNON , 9inch six-stage barrel decorated with a crest at the breech, mounted on its metal mounted wooden field carriage, fixed to a wooden plinth.
£200-300
653. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY MODEL CANNON , 12.5inch five-stage barrel with flared muzzle, bun-shaped cascabel, plain trunnions, mounted on a stepped wheeled wooden carriage.
£120-180
654. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY MODEL OF A GEORGIAN NAVAL CARRONADE OR CANNON , 5.75cm bronze barrel, over all length 10.5cm, height adjustable, mounted on its slide base with brass front plate.
£200-300
655. A GOOD BRITISH ORDNANCE FACTORY MODEL OF A WOMBAT ANTI-TANK GUN , numerous moving parts, some small parts missing, rubber wheels, 25 x 12 x 9cm.
£250-300
656. A SMALL DESK MODEL OF A LATE 18TH CENTURY NAVAL CANNON , 4inch four stage barrel with ring turned muzzle, mounted on a wheeled naval carriage and on its wooden plinth.
£80-120
657. A GOOD 19TH CENTURY EBONISED BAMBOO
SWORD STICK , 71.5cm square transitioning to rectangular section tapering blade, carved horn handle in the form of a hound or dog’s head, white metal collar, ebonised bamboo haft with brass dot locator, brass ferrule, 89.5cm long over all.
£200-400
658. A LATE 19TH CENTURY SPANISH BLADED SWORD
STICK , 30.5cm flattened diamond section blade marked TOLEDO and decorated with scrolling foliage and with good traces of blue and gilt decoration, characteristic bent wood handle, splits, push button release, wooden haft. 88.5cm long over all.
£200-300
659. A 19TH CENTURY ORIENTAL STYLE FRENCH
SWORD STICK , 58.5cm triangular section incurved blade with traces of a name, possibly Klingenthal, at the forte, characteristic bamboo handle with foliate carved decoration, the bamboo haft carved to match and decorated with Oriental figures in the Japanese or Chinese manner. Handle loose. 92cm long over all.
£100-150
660. A 19TH CENTURY BLACKFOREST SWORD STICK , 69.5cm tapering square section blade stamped SOLINGEN with maker’s stamp of S, bent wood handle with carved dog’s head terminal, later twist lock ferrule, in its bamboo haft with iron foot. 87.5cm long over all.
£60-80
661. A LATE 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK , 59cm square section blade with partial maker’s stamp to the forte LXXX PAUL, characteristic stained bent bamboo handle, brass collar, in its stained bamboo haft with rubber foot. 88cm long over all.
£60-80
662. A LATE 19TH CENTURY ORIENTAL SWORD STICK , 33cm diamond section glade, characteristic bamboo handle, copper ferrule with push button release, in its bamboo haft decorated with Oriental figures. 85.5cm long over all.
£60-80
663. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK , 75.5cm fullered blade decorated with foliate forms, highlight in gilt on a blued ground, faceted horn handle inlaid with white metal swags and stars, in its wrapped wooden body.
£150-200
664. A 19TH CENTURY BAMBOO SWORD STICK , 71cm triangular section tapering fullered blade, patinated, natural bamboo root handle with brass collars, some splits to haft, brass ferrule, 85.5cm long over all.
£150-200
665. A 19TH CENTURY SLENDER BAMBOO SWORD STICK , 56cm square section tapering blade, rust and patination, natural bamboo root handle, some splits to haft, 87cm long over all.
£100-150
666. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY NOVELTY LETTER OPENER IN THE FORM OF A MINIATURE SWORD STICK OR BATON , 13cm blued and gilt blade inscribed RECUERDO opposing PUNAL Ð TOLEDO, (souvenir dagger Toledo), push button lock mechanism, briar handle and haft (some splits), 21.5cm long over all, contained in a later fitted case.
£350-450
668. A FIRST WORLD WAR SWAGGER STICK OR BATON BY COGSWELL & HARRISON , 32.5cm tapering blade etched with a panel of scrolling foliage and the retailer’s details and Piccadilly address, contained in its leather wrapped baton, 60cm long over all.
£250-300
667. A FIRST WORLD WAR SWAGGER STICK OR BATON BY W.J. WATERER , 31.5cm tapering blade etched with a panel of scrolling foliage and the retailer’s address in Carnaby Street, contained in its leather baton, 60cm long over all.
£250-300
669. A FIRST WORLD WAR SWAGGER STICK OR BATON , 34cm tapering blade with mark for Ibberson & Co., Sheffield at the forte opposing a worn panel of scrolling foliage to the other side, contained in its leather baton, 61cm long over all.
£250-300
670. A GEORGE IV ISLE OF MAN TRUNCHEON , decorated with IIII over a crown over GR above the Isle of Man triskelion and S.C 7, shaped handle, punched metal collection tag numbered 124, 44cm long. a/f
£50-100
671. A GEORGE IV PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , decorated with a crown over GR over B.P., opposing IV, turned shaped handle, punched metal collection tag numbered 101, 36.5cm long. a/f
£50-100
672. OF SURREY INTEREST: A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD POLICE TRUNCHEON , decorated with a crown over VR over a cartouche of a woolsack and the date 1842 2, over GC presumably for Godalming Constabulary, turned wooden handle pierced for a thong, punched metal collection tag numbered 137, 39.5cm long. See page 79, TruncheonsAn Unequal Match by Alan C. Cook for a discussion of a similar truncheon. a/f
£50-80
673. OF HAMPSHIRE INTEREST: A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD PRISON TRUNCHEON , ebonised over all and decorated with a crown above VR over 1, opposing the arms of the city of Winchester above Bridewell and a foliate flourish, turned wooden grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 118, 37.5cm long. a/f
£50-80
674. A VICTORIAN CITY OF LONDON PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , decorated with a crown over VR above the arms of the City of London and 81, turned ergonomic grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 136, 45cm long. Possibly for a Special Constable, see The Policeman’s Lot by Mervyn Mitton, page 37. a/f
£40-60
675. OF STAFFORDSHIRE INTEREST: A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON, decorated with a crown over VR above the Stafford knot, town letter H and 21, turned ergonomic grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 168, 40.5cm long. See The Policeman’s Lot by Mervyn Mitton, page 56. a/f
£40-60
676. A VICTORIAN CITY OF LONDON PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , decorated with a crown over VR above the arms of the City of London and 74, turned ergonomic grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 165, 38.5cm long. Possibly for a Special Constable, see The Policeman’s Lot by Mervyn Mitton, page 37. a/f
£40-60
677. A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON OF RAILWAY INTEREST, decorated with a crown over VR and ECR for East Counties Railway, turned grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 166, 45cm long. a/f
£40-60
678. TWO 19TH CENTURY PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEONS: the first of railway interest and decorated with a crown over VR and E.C.R (for Eastern Counties Railway), turned grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 146, 39.5cm long, the second, George III, indistinctly inscribed Order Please, punched metal collection tag numbered 148, 42cm long. (2)
Provenance: The George Ralph Leyland Collection of Truncheons and Tipstaffs at Canterbury Auction Galleries, December 2015. a/f
£40-60
679. OF SUSSEX INTEREST: A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , probably for a Special Constable, decorated with a crown over VR above S.C. HOVE 21 in a red cartouche, turned grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 164, 43cm long. a/f
£40-60
680. OF LIVERPOOL INTEREST: A 19TH CENTURY PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , of mallet form, decorated with TOWNSHIP above a liver bird over OF EVERTON and the initials J.F, shaped handle, punched metal collection tag numbered 125, 40cm long. a/f
£40-60
681. A SMALL GEORGE IV PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON OR TIPSTAFF, decorated with IV over GR above a crown and ST. Giles, turned handle, punched metal collection tag numbered 135, 30cm long. a/f
£40-60
682. A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON RELATING TO THE PARISH OF MANCHESTER , decorated with a crown over VR above the arms of Manchester opposing Parish and a foliate spray, turned grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 141, 32.5cm long. a/f
£40-60
683. A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON FOR THE MANCHESTER AND LEEDS RAILWAY, decorated with a crown over VR over the arms of Manchester and Leeds over No.9, turned grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 91, 40cm long. a/f
£40-60
684. OF MANCHESTER INTEREST: A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD POLICE
TRUNCHEON , decorated with a crown over VR over a shield of three gold stripes on a red ground, stamped MP, turned ergonomic handle, the pommel stamped for Hiatt of Birmingham, punched metal collection tag numbered 161, 38.5cm long. a/f
£40-60
685. A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , decorated with a crown over VR over a crest with three ships above St. C, turned shaped grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 188, 46cm long. a/f
£40-60
686. OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEREST: A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON, decorated with a crown over VR over the arms of the city of Gloucester, turned shaped handle, punched metal collection tag numbered 112, 39cm long. a/f
£40-60
687. A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD RAILWAY TRUNCHEON FOR THE MANCHESTER AND LEEDS RAILWAY, of torpedo shape, decorated with a crown over VR over the arms of Manchester and Leeds over No.10 on a red ground, turned grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 123, 38cm long. The Manchester and Leeds railway existed from 1839-1847. a/f
£40-60
688. A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH PAINTED WOOD POLICE TRUNCHEON , decorated with a crown over VR and a fouled anchor on an ermin chaplet for Edinburgh, turned handle, punched metal collection tag numbered 163, 32.5cm long. See page 52, A Policeman’s Lot by Mervyn Mitton for a similar truncheon. a/f
£40-60
689. A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON FOR THE CINQUE PORTS, of torpedo shape, decorated with a crown over I over VR with Cinque Ports coat of arms below, turned handle, punched metal collection tag numbered 138, 40cm long. See page 50, A Policeman’s Lot by Mervyn Mitton for details of Cinque Ports truncheons. a/f
£40-60
690. OF DOVER KENT INTEREST: A WILLIAM IV PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON FOR THE “DOVOR” DOCKYARD POLICE , turned grip pierced to take a thong, the cylindrical body painted with a crown over WR IIII over DOVER NO.52, punched metal collection tag numbered 117, 54cm long. See page 50, A Policeman’s Lot by Mervyn Mitton for a similar truncheon. a/f
£40-60
691. A VICTORIAN IRISH PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , turned ergonomic grip, the tapering cylindrical body mostly repainted with a crown over VR over CORK on a black ground, stamped with indistinct initials, punched metal collection tag numbered 187, 40cm long. a/f
£40-60
692. A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , decorated with a crown over VR above the arms of Manchester, turned ergonomic grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 186, 38.5cm long. a/f
£30-50
693. OF IRISH INTEREST: AN EDWARDIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON, decorated with a crown over ER VII and three castles within a blue shield for Dublin, turned ergonomic grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 122, 39.5cm long. a/f
£30-50
694. OF YORKSHIRE INTEREST: TWO VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEONS, the first decorated with a crown over VR above the boar’s head arms of Bradford, turned ergonomic grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 167, 39cm long, together with another similar. (2) See A Policeman’s Lot by Mervyn Mitton, page 54. a/f
£30-50
695. OF LIVERPOOL INTEREST: A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , decorated with a crown over V.R and LIVERPOOL above a liver bird and shield shaped cartouche, turned ergonomic grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 169, 39cm long. a/f
£30-50
696. OF CORNISH INTEREST: A WILLIAM IV PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON, decorated with a crown over the Royal arms, opposing three panels inscribed ROBERT MAY 1837 CALSTOCK CORNWALL, turned handle, punched metal collection tag numbered 177, 29.5cm long. Provenance: Mellors & Kirk , September 2016. a/f
£30-50
697. A VICTORIAN PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , gilt ball finial, the body decorated with VIR over a crown above laurel wreaths, cylindrical grip, punched metal collection tag numbered 174, 46cm long. a/f
£30-50
698. TWO 19TH CENTURY PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEONS, the first decorated with GGC for Gloucester City Council within a red cartouche, punched metal collection tag numbered 145, 46.5cm long, the second late 19th/early 20th Century decorated with a crown over 1 and a laurel wreath, punched metal collection tag numbered 147, 37.5cm long. (2) Provenance: The George Ralph Leyland Collection of Truncheons and Tipstaffs at Canterbury Auction Galleries, December 2015. a/f
£30-50
699. A GEORGIAN LONG PAINTED WOOD TRUNCHEON , decorated with a red band to the top above a crown over GR and 121, shaped handle, punched metal collection tag numbered 173, 62.5cm long. a/f
£30-50
700. TWO 19TH CENTURY POLICE TRUNCHEONS, comprising a William IV truncheon of Middlesex and London interest, painted in polychrome with IV over WR cypher above the Royal crown over ST PANCRAS MIDDX 296 on a black ground, ribbed grip pierced to take a thong, 44cm long, together with a further 19th Century truncheon similarly decorated with the Royal crown and cypher (indistinct), ribbed grip, chip to finial, 43.5cm long. (2) £120-180
701. AN UNUSUAL AND IMPRESSIVE PAIR OF LARGE GEORGE III PAINTED FRUITWOOD MACES OR TIPSTAFFS, each with turned stepped finials above square section heads, each head with painted decoration of a crown over III over GR, opposing the Union flag, and a cartouche of a landscape opposing a further cartouche, all with foliate flourishes, the baluster turned hafts terminating in flattened bun pommels, 64cm long. (2) Some damage and one small area of restoration, but otherwise good original paintwork and patina. £600-900
702. A SECOND PATTERN B2 FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 16.5cm partially blacked flattened diamond section blade, regulation hilt with brass chequered grip, the crossguard with arrow stamp and B2, contained in its leather sheath with blackened brass chape.
£300-400
703. A GOOD FAIRBAIRN SYKES THIRD PATTERN COMMANDO KNIFE BY WILKINSON , 17.5cm darkly blued blade etched with a maker’s panel for Wilkinson Sword, regulation black painted ribbed alloy hilt, contained in its brown leather scabbard with anodised chape. £250-350
704. A THIRD PATTERN COMMANDO DAGGER , 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with a maker’s panel for J. NOWILL, regulation alloy hilt with large brass guard and blacked ribbed grip, in its blackened brass mounted leather sheath, together with a further Third Pattern dagger, numbered 1 on the pommel, in a bayonet scabbard. (2)
£150-200
705. A WORLD WAR II B2 VARIANT 2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 16.75cm flattened diamond section blade, brass chequered grip, the crossguard stamped with an arrow and B2, in a 1st Pattern style metal mounted leather sheath.
£400-500
706. A SCARCE FAIRBAIRN SYKES THIRD PATTERN WOOD GRIPPED RAF COMMANDO KNIFE , 17cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation steel and brass mounted hilt with turned wooden grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, together with a Remington Trench or Fighting bayonet. (2)
£150-250
707. A B2 VARIANT 2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES
COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17cm flattened diamond section blade, smooth alloy hilt variation, the crossguard stamped B2, in its brown leather sheath, illegible scratched inscription to the rear of the belt strap. For a similar exampled see Ron Flook, The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife, pp.141142.
£600-700
708. OF UNITED STATES AIR FORCE INTEREST: A WORLD WAR II NAMED 2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 16cm flattened diamond section blade etched R. CLARK
U.S.A.F. in a scroll to one side, chequered nickel grip, contained in its metal mounted leather sheath.
£500-600
709. A 2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES
COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade, brass beaded and ribbed grip stamped with an arrow and 1 inspection stamp, in its metal mounted leather sheath.
£500-600
710. A VARIANT OF THE 2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17cm flattened diamond section blade, United States Marine Corps style ribbed grip, in its metal mounted leather sheath. For a similar exampled see Ron Flook, The Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife, p.139.
£500-600
711. A WORLD WAR II 2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade retaining small amounts of original blacked finish, brass beaded and ribbed grip with an arrow and 2 inspection stamp at the hilt, in its metal mounted leather sheath.
£400-500
712. A WORLD WAR II B2 VARIANT 2ND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17cm flattened diamond section blade retaining most of its original blackened finish, chequered blackened brass grip, the crossguard stamped ENGLAND and B2 with an arrow, in its metal mounted leather sheath.
£400-600
713. A VERY LARGE COACHING OR HUNTSMAN’S POCKET KNIFE , 12cm clipped back principle blade, shears, file, full hacksaw, secondary knife, wood saw, screwdriver, hoof pick, brass dog whistle, awl, corkscrew, braddle, threader, tweezers, two-piece riveted horn grips.
£800-1,000
714. A SCARCE FIRST WORLD WAR PERIOD WEBLEY BAYONET AND PRIDEAUX LOADER ENSEMBLE , comprising bayonet with T-section blade, the brass hilt stamped WWG and with patent details, in its steel scabbard complete with strap, together with a scarce, private purchase brass Prideaux’s patent revolver loader in its leather case with belt loop. (2)
£1,500-2,000
715. AN ANTIQUE FIRST WAR PERIOD PRESENTATION AMERICAN TRENCH KNIFE , 16.75cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation brass hilt stamped U.S. 1918 over L.F. & C - 1918 and 27 TH DIV YPRES OOM 107 TH REGT, in its steel scabbard, stamped to match.
£1,000-1,500
716. AN ANTIQUE FIRST WAR PERIOD AMERICAN TRENCH KNIFE , 17cm flattened diamond section blacked blade, regulation brass hilt stamped U.S. 1918 over L.F. & C - 1918, in its steel scabbard, stamped to match.
£1,000-1,500
717. AN ANTIQUE FIRST WAR PERIOD AMERICAN TRENCH KNIFE , 22.5cm triangular section blacked blade, D-shaped knuckle guard stamped U.S. L.F. & G. 1917, shaped wooden grip, in its green leather scabbard with blacked steel mounts.
£500-600
718. A FIRST WORLD WAR AMERICAN TRENCH KNIFE , 22.5cm triangular section blacked blade with reshaped tip, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard dated 1917 and stamped US LF & C for Landers, Fray & Clark, ergonomic wooden grip, in its steel mounted leather scabbard.
£350-450
719. A WILKINSON SWORD RJH JUNGLE KNIFE , 19.75cm clipped back fullered blade etched with the maker’s and model details, chequered ergonomic grip of 1908 design, in its leather sheath, together with an Ordnance issued Survival knife by Rodgers, in its sheath. (2)
£300-400
720. AN AMERICAN OSS OR PARATROOP COLLINS MACHETE , 41cm blacked shaped blade, regulation chequered hard rubber grip, in its leather sheath.
£300-400
721. A THEATRE MADE SAS FIGHTING KNIFE , the blade of a No.5 bayonet mounted in a cast alloy hilt with gripped edge, stamped 1944 an 10/3188, in its leather sheath applied with an SAS badge, the whole with green painted finish. One assumes the green painted finish and Jungle Carbine blade would suggest a Far East location for manufacture.
£250-350
722. A SECOND WAR PERIOD ARMY ISSUE JACK KNIFE , dated 1943 and maker marked for Richards of Sheffield, together with a Scandinavian adjustable fishing knife, a boot knife and a priest. (4)
£80-120
723. A RARE SOE/OOSS OR SPECIAL FORCES MULTI-TOOL POCKET ESCAPE KNIFE , 7.5cm blade by JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS, three hack saw blades, tyre slasher, wire cutters and screwdriver, lanyard ring. Retains good amounts of original blueing, edge nick to main blade, tips missing from hacksaw blades.
£400-500
724. A 19TH CENTURY SPANISH NAVAJA FOLDING KNIFE , 18cm clipped back blade stamped TOLEDO, four-piece riveted grip scales of horn and polished bone, decorated with foliage and flower heads, shaped brass trim.
£60-80
725. A VERY LARGE BOWIE KNIFE , 31cm clipped back blade double edged towards the tip, 7.75cm at its widest point, characteristic hilt with brass crossguard and two-piece riveted composition grips.
£140-180
726. A 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN COFFIN POMMEL FRONTIER MADE BOWIE KNIFE , 20.5cm clipped back blade, shaped brass crossguard, the grip composed from a single piece of horn sheathing the tang and then riveted in position, brass mounted leather wrapped wooden sheath. The knife itself circa 1850-1870 and almost certainly frontier made, the sheath probably the same period.
£200-300
727. AN AMERICAN COLLINS & CO LEGITIMUS BOWIE KNIFE , 23.7cm clipped back double fullered blade stamped CASE XX, characteristic hilt with brass crossguard and hard rubber grip, in its tooled leather scabbard stamped with the maker’s emblem. Private purchase version of the US Army V44.
£50-80
728. A 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN OR SARDINIAN DAGGER , 21cm double fullered flattened diamond section blade decorated with a bird at the forte, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with reeded wooden grip, contained in its re-leathered brass mounted scabbard.
£200-300
729. A 19TH CENTURY TRADE OR PIONEER’S BOWIE OR HUNTING KNIFE , 35.5cm fullered clipped back blade with maker’s stamp for RABONE BROS & CO CAST STEEL, two-piece riveted horn grips, in its leather sheath. The Rabone company were importers from Spain and Portugal to Birmingham before they began to export to Central and Southern America.
£100-200
730. AN IXL GEORGE WOSTENHOLM LAST OF THE MOHICANS DAGGER FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET, 13.5cm flattened diamond section fullered blade stamped IXL and GEO. WOSTENHOM, the bronze hilt in the form of the figure of an Indian Warrior, in its cast bronze scabbard decorated with Native American Indian iconography. The original design won at the 1851 Great Exhibition.
£300-400
731. A LARGE HORSE’S HOOF BOWIE KNIFE , 27cm clipped back polished blade, the wooden grip and pommel carved in the form of a horse’s leg with hoof form pommel, together with an antler handled bowie knife with 25.5cm clipped back blade, both contained in a later case. (2)
£150-200
732. A BRACE OF BOWIE OR HUNTING KNIVES, the first with 14.75cm clipped back blade by Knowell, white metal crossguard with riveted twopiece wooden grips, together with another similar with 15cm blade with clipped back and faceted back edge, brass crossguard, two-piece riveted wooden grips, in a later case. (2)
£150-200
733. A 19TH CENTURY SARDINIAN KNIFE OR DAGGER , 12.25cm blade, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with horn panelled grip.
£200-300
734. A 19TH CENTURY MASONIC DIRK , 14.25cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with foliage, flowerheads and entwined Masonic imagery, recurved copper crossguard, spherical brass pommel, wooden grip, in its brass scabbard.
£300-400
735. AN 18TH CENTURY STILETTO OR DAGGER , 18.5cm triangular section incurved blade incised with scrolling foliage, characteristic steel hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage, flowerheads and birds. Grip loose.
£150-250
736. A REPLICA BALLOCK DAGGER , 27.5cm flattened diamond section blade struck with a mark, characteristic brass mounted hilt with carved wooden grip. The blade probably Victorian period, the hilt later.
£150-200
737. A BROWN BESS TYPE SOCKET BAYONET WITH LOCKING RING , together with another similar, a further socket bayonet and a Chassepot bayonet with scabbard and three Sam Browne belts, two with sword frogs. (7)
£180-220
738. A REVENUE POLICE MARKED CONSTABULARY PATTERN SOCKET BAYONET, ordnance marked triangular section fullered blade with spring catch, the socket incised RP over 410, in its brass mounted scabbard incised ‘93.
£40-60
739. AN 18TH CENTURY BRITISH OFFICER’S FUSIL SOCKET BAYONET, 31cm over all length, muzzle diameter 2cm., shield shank. Circa 1730 and of the type bought by officers for use with their fusils at this time. Good condition. See Goldstein, ‘The Socket Bayonet in the British Army 1687-1783’, p..110.
£250-350
740. A VERY RARE THIRD REICH EASTERN TERRITORIES GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL’S DAGGER , 26cm flattened diamond section blade by Eickhorn of Solingen, regulation gilt washed tombak hilt with eagle crossguard and eagle pommel, flat mothero’-pearl grips, in its gilt washed stippled steel scabbard. Retains good traces of original crossgrain to the blade. £1,500-2,500
741. A THIRD REICH FULL ERNST ROHM INSCRIPTION SS DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the motto Meine Ehre Heist Treue and full length Ernst Rohm inscription on the reverse, regulation nickel mounted holbein hilt, the crossguard with I district stamp for Munich, wooden grip inset with enamel and white metal insignia, in its nickel mounted black anodised steel scabbard, complete with leather strapped scabbard mount and belt loop.
£8,000-10,000
743. A THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE OFFICER’S SWORD, 67cm flattened diamond section fullered plated blade by Eickhorn, lifting, regulation alloy hilt, wire bound blue leather grip, in its blue leather covered steel scabbard with alloy mounts, complete with frog.
£600-700
744. A THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE OFFICER’S SWORD 76.5cm fullered plated blade, regulation alloy hilt, wire bound blue leather grip, in its blue leather covered steel scabbard with alloy mounts.
£300-400
745. A THIRD REICH PRINCE EUGEN ARMY OFFICER’S SWORD, 80.5cm curved plated fullered clean and bright blade by WKC, regulation stirrup hilt decorated with an eagle and oak leaves in the Prinz Eugen style, ribbed black celluloid grip, in its black painted steel scabbard.
£380-420
FUSILIERS OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD, 84cm damascus blade retaining most of its original finish, with gold etched inscription to one side “Wilh. Rotinnghoff s/l Paul Rangarter 2.VI. 1898” within a border, and a large Imperial German eagle on a blued ground surrounded by a panel of foliage, the other side inscribed “Eisenhauer Damaststahl” in silver on a blued scroll surrounded by folilage, the back edge inscribed “E.A. Hermes Waffenfabrik Solingen II”, wire bound sharkskin grip, some wire missing, in its steel scabbard. Fusilier-Rgt. Konigin Viktoria von Schweden No.34. See: Musterbuch der Waffenfabrik Carl Eickhorn Solingen Jubilaums-Ausgabe, 1908, p.32, Pattern No. 452 for the special pattern straight bladed fusilier model unique to fusilier regiments.
£900-1,100
747. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER’S DAMASCUS BLADE SWORD, 94cm double fullered blade marked Eisenhauer to one side and Damast Stahl on the other and with good traces of gilt wash highlights, regulation four-bar brass hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, leather finger loop.
£350-450
748. A THIRD REICH PRINCE EUGEN ARMY OR SS OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm plated fullered blade by Eickhorn of Solingen, regulation gilt stirrup hilt decorated with an eagle to the crossguard and on the pommel, stylised oak leaf decoration, wire bound black celluloid grip, in its black painted steel scabbard.
£1,200-1,400
749. A THIRD REICH POLICE OFFICER’S DRESS SWORD, 84.75cm fullered blade by Paul Weyersberg & Co, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, oak leaf collar, ribbed pommel, wire bound grip set with copper insignia, in its steel scabbard.
£650-750
750. A THIRD REICH POLICE NCO’S SWORD, 79.75cm fullered blade by Paul Weyersberg & Co, regulation nickel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, oak leaf collar, stepped pommel, ribbed grip set with white metal insignia, in its steel scabbard.
£600-700
751. A THIRD REICH NAVAL WARRANT OFFICER’S SWORD, 78.25cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point, regulation brass hilt with folding fore and rear guards, the former decorated with an anchor and the latter stamped 0.836, lion’s head pommel, wire bound white celluloid grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, the top mount numbered to match and the chape M stamped.
£850-950
752. A FIRST WAR PERIOD IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 74cm pipe-backed damascus blade with spear point etched maker’s panel for Eisenhauer, regulation brass hilt with folding front and rear guards, the former decorated with a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel with red and green brilliant eyes, wire bound white celluloid grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.
£600-700
753. A THIRD REICH 1ST PATTERN
LUFTWAFFE OFFICER’S DAGGER , 29.5cm flattened diamond section blade by Tiger of Solingen, regulation alloy hilt, wire bound dark blue leather grip, in its alloy mounted blue leather wrapped steel scabbard.
£600-700
754. A THIRD REICH SECOND PATTERN
LUFTWAFFE OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation allow hilt, wire bound celluloid grip, in its stippled steel scabbard.
£350-450
755. A THIRD REICH SECOND PATTERN
LUFTWAFFE OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade by Herder of Solingen, regulation alloy hilt, wire bound white celluloid covered grip, in its stippled steel scabbard.
£300-400
756. A THIRD RIECH ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER , 26cm flattened diamond section blade by Puma of Solingen, regulation plated hilt with spiral white celluloid grip, in its plated stippled steel scabbard.
£350-450
757. A THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25.5cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation alloy hilt with spiral white celluloid grip, in its stippled steel scabbard complete with straps.
£350-450
758. A THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25.75cm flattened diamond section blade by Gustav Spitzer, regulation alloy hilt, orange celluloid grip, split, in its plated stippled steel scabbard.
£250-350
759. A THIRD REICH SA DAGGER , 22cm blade etched with the motto Alles fur Deutschland and RZM M7/12, regulation nickel and plated mounted holbein hilt, the crossguard with No district stamp for Nordsee, wooden grip inset with enamel and white metal insignia, in its nickel mounted brown anodised steel scabbard.
£250-350
760. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL
OFFICER’S DAGGER , 22cm double fullered blade with traces of etched decoration, regulation gilt brass hilt with wire bound black celluloid grip and Third Reich pommel, in its engraved brass scabbard. The composition of this dagger would suggest the owner served in Imperial, Weimar and Third Reich navies.
£400-500
761. A RARE FULL ROHM INSCRIPTION SA DAGGER , 22.25cm flattened diamond section blade by SMF of Solingen etched with the motto Alles fur Deutschland and full length Ernst Rohm inscription on the reverse, regulation nickel mounted holbein hilt, the crossguard with Ns district stamp for Niedersaschen, wooden grip inset with enamel and white metal insignia, in its nickel mounted brown anodised scabbard.
£1,800-2,200
762. A THIRD REICH SA DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade with RZM M7/27 (Puma Werk) mark and etched with the motto Alles fur Deutschland, regulation plated mounted holbein hilt, the wooden grip set with enamelled and white metal insignia, in its plated mounted brown painted steel scabbard.
£400-500
763. A THIRD REICH ERASED ROHM INSCRIPTION SA DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the motto Alles fur Deutschland, regulation nickel mounted holbein hilt, the crossguard with Nm district stamp for Nordmark, wooden grip inset with enamelled and white metal insignia, in its nickel mounted brown anodised steel scabbard, complete with leather hanging strap.
£250-350
764. A THIRD REICH SA DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade marked RZM M7/66 1941 and etched with the motto Alles fur Deutschland, regulation plated holbein hilt, wooden grip inset with enamelled and white metal insignia, in its brown painted plated mounted steel scabbard.
£500-600
765. A THIRD REICH 1933 SS DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade marked RZM M7/29 and the motto Meine Ehre Heist Treue!, regulation plated holbein hilt, the wooden grip inset with enamel and white metal insignia, in its plated mounted black painted steel scabbard, complete with leather suspender.
£2,200-2,400
766. A THIRD REICH DRK MAN’S HEWER
OR DAGGER , 27cm fullered blade with saw back and squared tip, regulation plated hilt, two-piece chequered black celluloid grips, in its plated mounted black painted steel scabbard.
£500-600
767. A THIRD REICH HITLER YOUTH
LEADER’S DAGGER , 23.5cm flattened diamond section blade marked RZM M7/36 (Horster) and etched with the motto BLUT UND EHRE!, regulation plated hilt, the pommel cap with organisation badge, wire bound grip, in its plated mounted leather wrapped steel scabbard.
£1,200-1,400
768. A THIRD REICH HITLER YOUTH
DAGGER , 14cm blade marked RZM M7/36, regulation plated hilt with two-piece riveted chequered celluloid grip set with the enamelled insignia to the front, in its black painted steel scabbard with leather belt loop, together with a small hunting or boot knife with scabbard. (2)
£320-360
769. A THIRD REICH HITLER YOUTH
DAGGER , 14.25cm blade marked RZM M7/31, regulation plated hilt with two-piece riveted chequered celluloid grips set with the enamelled insignia to the front, in its black painted steel scabbard with leather belt frog with stud fastener.
£300-400
770. A THIRD REICH POLICE BAYONET, 33cm fullered plated bade by Ewald Cleff, lifting, regulation alloy hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips set with the white metal badge, in its nickel mounted leather scabbard.
£350-450
771. A THIRD REICH HUNTING ASSOCIATION HANGER OR DAGGER , 33.25cm plated blade by Horster of Solingen and etched to either side with hunting scenes, regulation plated hilt with natural stag’s horn grip set with the association’s insignia, in its plated mounted leather scabbard.
£800-1,000
772. A RARE THIRD REICH BERLIN FIRE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER’S BAYONET, 25cm plated fullered blade by Pack & Sohne of Solingen, etched freiwilligen feuerwehr Berlin, regulation plated hilt with two-piece riveted chequered celluloid grips, in its black painted steel scabbard.
£500-600
773. A RARE GERMAN CUSTOMS BAYONET, 26cm plated fullered blade by Eickhorn of Solingen, regulation plated steel hilt, the crossguard stamped RFV on the reverse, two-piece riveted chequered grips, in its black painted steel scabbard, complete with frog.
£350-450
774. A FIRST WORLD WAR GERMAN TRENCH KNIFE , 15.5cm blade stamped GOTTLIEB HAMMESFAHR SOLINGEN - FOCH at the forte and with inspection stamp on the other, regulation ribbed two-piece riveted wooden grips, in its steel scabbard with leather belt loop and press stud strap.
£80-120
775. A GROUP OF FIVE THIRD REICH DAGGER SCABBARDS, to include army, navy, Hitler Youth, DRK officer’s and a DRK man’s. (5)
£350-450
776. A SECOND WORLD WAR ITALIAN
MVSN OR ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER , 19.75cm plated blade with regulation plated hilt, eagle pommel, two-piece flush fitted grips inset with brass insignia to the front, in its copper and gilt mounted black painted steel scabbard.
£550-650
777. A SCARCE SECOND WORLD WAR
779. A POLISH ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER , 24cm flattened diamond section blade etched with an eagle and Honor i Ojczyzmo, regulation brass hilt with orange celluloid grip, in its gilt brass mounted leather wrapped metal scabbard.
£300-400
ITALIAN MVSN FIGHTING KNIFE , 27.5m cruciform blade with partial IA stamp at the forte chequered wooden grip, in its plated steel mounted leather scabbard, with MIA stamps to the mounts. The blade is very similar, though longer than the 1925 MVSN dagger and it has been suggested there may be a connection to Special Forces and Mussolini’s bodyguards. It appears to be based on the scarce M1870 Vetterli bayonet.
£300-400
778. A SECOND WAR PERIOD ITALIAN
MVSN FIGHTING KNIFE , 21cm flattened diamond section blade, incised at the forte A SOUVENIR TAKEN FROM AN ITALIAN SUBMARINE 1943FRANK, steel mounted hilt with shaped wooden grip, in its black painted steel scabbard embossed with the MVSN emblem and title.
£350-450
780. A 20TH CENTURY PRESENTATION CASE FOR A HITLER YOUTH DAGGER , the leather covered case with association insignia to the top of the lid, blue velvet lined fitted interior with two compartments, one for the dagger and one for the suspension chains.
£600-800
781. A THIRD REICH SS HIMMLER DAGGER BLADE , 21.75cm flattened diamond section blade by Eickhorn of Solingen, etched with the motto Meine Ehre Heist Treu and full Himmler inscription to the reverse, tang snapped, together with an SS Trumpet Banner. (2)
£600-800
782. A THIRD REICH SS PROMOTION DOCUMENT, promoting Wilhelm Reike (SS no. 276985) to the rank of Sturmbannfuhrer (Major), dated 30th of January 1943, on Himmler’s personal stationery, embossed, ink stamped and signed by Himmler.
£1,000-1,500
783. TWO ELEMENTS OF A THIRD REICH V2 ROCKET, the alloy parts displaying blast damage, both with various manufacturing stamps and serial numbers, attached labels suggest they were found at Peenemunde.
£200-300
784. SIX VARIOUS PHOTOGRAPHS RELATING TO HERMAN GOERING , the first of his car, captured by British troops, dated 17th April 1945, one of the car on display in London dated 25th February 1946, one of him in a garden giving a press conference after his capture dated 16th May 1945, another showing him shortly after capture, dated 18th May 1945, another of his War Trial mugshot, dated 20th November 1945 and the last “his final picture” dated 20th October 1946. (6) All with either Associated Press or War Office labels to the reverse.
£250-350
785. A SCARCE LUFTWAFFE FLAK OPERATOR’S UNIFORM FOR A CHILD, the regulation grey/blue cloth jacket and trousers with stippled alloy buttons, cloth unit insignia, complete with shirt, tie and boots, mounted on a period mannequin. Believed to have formed part of a display in a Berlin wartime outfitters.
£800-1,200
786. A THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE STAFF OFFICER’S AIGULETTE , the braided silver bullion body with bullion lines and plated finials.
£60-80
787. A THIRD REICH MINIATURE RAD HEWER , 8cm clipped back blade etched with the motto Arbeit Adelt, regulation alloy hilt with simulated stag’s horn grips, in its plated mounted black painted steel scabbard.
£100-150
788. A THIRD REICH GEHEIME STAATSPOLIZEI MAGAZINE LID, the leather lid applied with the brass badge, the inside of the lid with triangular leather pouch, this presumably for a Luger stripping tool. Perhaps the lid from a PO8 drum magazine case?.
£80-120
789. A SET OF WURTEMBERG OFFICER’S CAP LINES, silver bullion and red thread cords with dual woven bullion terminals with cloth and bullion tassels.
£200-300
790. A SET OF WURTTEMBERG UHLAN OFFICER’S CAP LINES, the gold coloured cloth lines with red highlights, the braided terminals with large bullion knots with red velvet centres.
£200-300
eagle helmet plate, spike
791. A FIRST WAR GERMAN M1915 PICKELHAUBE OF BREMEN REGIMENT NO. 75 (HANSATISCHES), the black leather skull with grey metal fittings to include Prussian eagle helmet plate, spike finial and front peak trim, Reichs cockade and special pattern white with red cross cockade, leather chinstrap, leather liner.
£650-750
792. A THIRD REICH WAFFEN-SS MAN’S M40 TYPE HELMET AND COVER , the steel skull with matt painted finish, SS decal on the right side, the interior with good condition liner and original lace, original leather chinstrap, damaged, dated 1944, reversible liner, now a little shrunk, zinc clips.
£850-950
793. A PAIR OF 1936 DATED ROSS MILITARY BINOCULARS, in their leather PRISMATIC No.6
CASKE MK I, together with another pair with WD broad arrow mark, painted green and black and in their similarly marked MK I case and a 1915 dated pair of Military Binoculars by Bausch & Lomb. (3)
£90-120
794. A LATE 19TH CENTURY KING’S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS COMPANY CHALLENGE SHIELD,
51.5cm high, the plated shield with central pierced regimental badge with title and battle honours, the plated border set with dated shields bearing the names of the company men and the year each company won, 1886 to 1901, twelve awards in total.
£150-200
795. THREE VARIOUS MODERN MINIATURE HELMETS, Life Guards, Dragoon Guards and Horse Guards, each with stand. (3)
£200-300
796. OF BATTLE OF BRITAIN INTEREST A MKI HURRICANE TAIL WHEEL , the aluminium centre marked LF 67033/2 DRG No. over AHO F 5000 over 23 7 DC, brass centre.
£180-220
797. A REFURBISHED NORMANDY CAMOUFAGE GERMAN HELMET, the steel skull with later paint and decals, the inside with associated liner, stamped ET68 and 4378, front retaining rivets lacking, together with a reproduction German officer’s tunic and cap
£200-300
798. AN AUXILLIARY FIRE SERVICE HELMET, applied with the service decal “36” to the front, together with a further tin hat and American tin helmet and a tropical helmet. (4)
£80-120
799. OF CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE INTEREST, an etched copper printing plate depicting the capturing of the guns by the Hussars, titled Balaclava October 25th 1854.
£20-30
800. A THIRD REICH AFRIKAKORPS PANZER
PIONEER’S SKI CAP, olive drab cotton with red liner, machine-sewn BeVo type eagle on front with national cockade below, black soutache above, two ventilation metal holes either side, the liner size stamped ‘58’, maker’s stamp for Clemens Wagner and Braunschweig. £550-650
801. A THIRD REICH ARMY OR WAFFEN SS G43 TELESCOPIC SIGHT, retaining much original blued finish, marked ‘Gw ZF 4’, maker’s code ‘ddx’ for Voightlander und Sohn, Braunschweig. Mount with Waffen Amt Acceptance stamp. Good optics. £650-750
802. 79cm high x 44cm x 64cm, tartan lined interior, complete with key. £180-220
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1. All auctions are conducted under our printed conditions of sale which are available on request.
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.
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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. W hile 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.
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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.
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26. At any stage and at our discretion a bid may be refused.
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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.
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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.
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