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Lot 518
A Wakizashi, signed Izumi no Kami Kunisada, ShintoThe blade with one mekugi-ana, large midare hamon with tobiyaki, itame hada, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira decorated with foliage, soft-metal bow and arrows menuki, and aoi-shaped iron tsuba, in its black ishime lacquered saya with iron kodzuka etched with a landscape 38.4 cm. blade
Lot 280
~Ferdinand Preiss (1882-1943): ‘boy with bow’ and ‘girl with dove’a pair of German ivory figures, Berlin, circa 1930, the opposing pair each with one arm raised, the boy pulling back his bow (bow lacking), the girl with a dove landing on one hand and a bowl of bird-seed in the other, affixed to the original Brazilian onyx oblong plinths, boy signed to ivory, girl signed to plinth18.5cm high overallRelated literature: Bryan Catley, Art Deco and Other Figures, Woodbridge, 1981 p.280
Lot 177
An Indian sword (firangi), straight single edged blade 40.5 in., short inscription to the back below the hilt (possibly in Brahmi script), steel hilt of Hindu basket type joined to the blade by flanges descending from a transverse bar with architectural terminals, angled guard and broad knuckle bow, hemi-spherical pommel with typical slender extension.
Lot 181
An Indian sword (tulwar), curved blade 31.5 in., double edged for the last 10 in., engraved to either side with Arabic text within panels formed by parallel lines of interrupted fullers, also engraved with an eye towards the point; iron hilt of characteristic form with langets, short quillons, knuckle bow and disc pommel mounted with a spike on a fluted base, and with geometric decoration in silver koftgari; black leather covered scabbard, 19th Century.
Lot 185
An Indian sword (tulwar), watered steel blade shamshir type blade 34.5 in., with gold inlaid Arabic script in a cartouche and engraved with a lion within a roundel, Indo-Muslim hilt retaining much silver koftgari, the knuckle bow with bud-shaped finial turning back from the disc pommel, lacks scabbard.
Lot 206
A pair of Chinese melee weapons, one piece iron or steel construction, each in the form of two opposed and overlapping crescents, the middle of one forming the grip and that of the other a sharpened knuckle bow, the ends forming four sharpened spikes, known by various names including 'Mandarin Duck Axes', 29.5cm (11.5 in.).
Lot 226
A fine 19th Century British Naval presentation sword, 'PRESENTED BY THE SEAMEN OF HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP EURYALUS TO LIEUNT CHARLES PEAKE; AS A TOKEN OF THEIR ESTEEM AND GRATITUDE: XXVIIITH AUGST MDCCCXXI', curved hatchet point blade 32 in., etched along its entire length with naval and martial motifs, a crowned garter, Neptune, the allegorical figure of Hope, and the dedication, all amid foliate scrolls; gilt copper stirrup hilt with lion head pommel, triangular langets with swagged and tied edges and displaying the stern of a ship in relief, border engraved cross piece with scrolling acanthus terminal, ornate knuckle bow in the form of winged Victory, wire bound horn grip; part scabbard of black leather with heavy gilt copper mounts: the locket and band well engraved with scrolls and arms against a seeded ground, each set with an oval medallion depicting Hope (locket) and Hercules fighting the Nemean Lion (band), and each with a suspension bracket in the form of a writhing dolphin (retaining the swivel clips from the belt, lower part of scabbard missing). The presentation of this sword in 1821 (together with a silver vase) is recorded by O'Byrne, who notes that Peake "commanded the Euryalus for a short period". He had previously taken part in a number of actions including cutting out operations and the taking of prizes. Reference: William O'Byrne, 'Naval Biographical Dictionary Vol 2'
Lot 230
λ A Georgian army officer's sword, spadroon blade 32 1/2 in., the forte with blue and gilt decoration incorporating the Royal arms, steel stirrup hilt with diminutive reeded langets and with a loose ring to the knuckle bow, faceted back strap, flat pommel with hexagonal tang nut, reeded ivory grip; steel scabbard fittings comprising locket with monogrammed frog stud, band and chape, retaining fragments of the brown leather scabbard.
Lot 232
λ A group of three swords, comprising: an early 18th Century hanger, curved bi-fullered blade 25.5 in, cut steel hilt with flat openwork outer guard and slender knuckle bow, barley twist ivory hilt; a late 18th Century Infantry hanger, curved blade 28 in., with broad fuller, brass stirrup with urn pommel, reeded ivory grip; and a George III spadroon of naval type, straight blued and gilt blade 32 in., brass stirrup hilt, chequered ivory grip. [3]
Lot 233
An 18th Century smallsword, hollow-ground triangular-section blade of 'colichemarde' type and 31.5 in., decorative engraving to the forte, steel hilt with oval guard and pommel each pierced and embossed with a scrolling design, quillons and knuckle bow decorated in relief, grip bound with silver wire, lacks scabbard.
Lot 249
Four edged weapons: a Victorian rifle officer's sword, steel 'gothic' hilt with stringed bugle; a British 1879 pattern saw back artillery bayonet, steel hilt with knuckle bow; a British 1897 pattern Infantry officer's sword; and a Belgian Infantry officer's sword, slender diamond section blade, brass boat shell guard; each lacking scabbard. [4]
Lot 390
Box of vintage and designer bags to include: a black fabric Moschino bag with leather trim, a Suzy Smith silver and black lurex bag with bow, a leopard print Karen Millen bag, a white floral textured Coast bag, a Savina Bettina pink and brown pony skin handbag, a brown leather clutch with Mulberry label, two Versace Jeans Couture labelled bags, one is silver and white crocodile effect leather and the other in white patent leather. Together with a selection of covering bags with varying labels (one Versace). (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: brown leather clutch - unsure if fake or not. No strap with it. No fob with serial no. Condition: some ink marks otherwise ok.
Lot 201
A Continental plaited mesh necklace, c.1960,with opaque blue paste cabochons. Two rows of plaited oval section mesh chain with a pierced star centrepiece, graduated foxtail chain tassel fringe, with spaced pierced bow sections, all set with opaque blue paste cabochons, to a concealed box clasp and figure of eight catch. Marked 18K. 420mm long, 37.92g
Lot 26
A Victorian amethyst and diamond pendant, c.1860,suspended on a gold rope chain. An oval cabochon amethyst with an applied star, grain set with graduated old European and rose cut diamonds. An articulated bow top and bale, all grain set with graduated old European cut and rose cut diamonds with similarly set pampille drops below. Tested as approximately 18ct gold. Chain tested as approximately 9ct gold. Pendant 57 x 24mm, chain 707mm
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