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Click here to subscribeA RARE HIMALAYAN SWORD, 17TH/18TH CENTURY, NEPAL OR TIBET, with tapering single-edged blade formed with a reinforced back-edge, broadening towards a two-pronged crescentic tip, rectangular ricasso formed with a slender central rib on each face, iron hilt comprising thick cross-guard with shaped langets, two-piece pommel with attenuated moulded button, and in brown patinated condition throughout, 60.3 cm blade¦¦
AN INDIAN SWORD (FIRANGI), LATE 17TH/18TH CENTURY, with straight fullered blade double-edged towards the point, iron hilt of characteristic form decorated with pierced ornament and engraved foliate designs, comprising a pair of straight quillons with bulbous terminals, attenuated langets, figure-of-eight shaped guard, broad knuckle-guard, pommel with pierced brim, attenuated angular button, and integral grip (areas of pitting), 92.5 cm blade¦
AN INDIAN HILT FOR A DAGGER (KHANJAR), ANOTHER FOR A SWORD (KHANDA); ANOTHER, SIMILAR; ANOTHER FOR A DAGGER (BICHWA) AND THREE FURTHER INDIAN DAGGERS, 17TH/19TH CENTURY, the first of russet iron, with short bud-shaped quillons, oval guard with pierced border (chipped), and the pommel button and grip each with a spiral moulding; the second of russet iron, with moulded borders, much of the surface engraved with scrolling foliage; the third with pierced borders (cleaned); the fourth of brass, the outer face pierced and chiselled with foliage; the fifth a bichwa, with wavy blade and iron hilt with bud-shaped pommel; a khanjar, formed entirely of steel (rusted), with curved single-edged blade and bird~s head pommel; and a further dagger, the first: 17.5 cm (7)¦¦Provenance¦Anthony Dove (1938-2021)
A SOUTH INDIAN SWORD (SOSSUN PATA), 16TH/17TH CENTURY, PERHAPS BIJAPUR, with curved wootz steel blade double-edged towards the point (small areas of pitting), reinforced along the back-edge with an integral long chiselled panel and a further integral panel enclosing the forte, finely pierced and chiselled iron hilt decorated with foliage and border ornament, comprising a pair of langets, short quillons with mushroom-shaped finials, figure-of-eight shaped guard, broad tapering knuckle-guard with recurved finial, shallow-cup-shaped pommel, angular attenuated button, and solid grip chiselled with symmetrical design of foliage en suite, in wooden scabbard with later leather covering, 73.0 cm blade¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C29. ¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦¦¦
A SOUTH INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR), 17TH/18TH CENTURY, PERHAPS BIJAPUR, with broad blade double-edged towards the point (perhaps associated), formed with a pair of fullers on each face and struck with a series of European style marks, pierced and chiselled iron hilt, comprising langets, a pair of short quillons, figure-of-eight shaped guard, broad tapering knuckle-guard with recurved bud-shaped finial, shallow pommel with attenuated angular button and solid grip, decorated throughout flowers, foliage and beadwork borders, 83.5 cm blade¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C79.¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN SWORD (PATISSA), PROBABLY VIJAYANAGARA, 14TH/15TH CENTURY, with broad flat blade flaring to a rounded tip, iron hilt extending over the lower third of the blade with a pair of shaped robust moulded bars, figure-of-eight shaped guard of V-section, tall cylindrical waisted pommel decorated with concentric lines incorporating a separate writhen ring at the top (top disc with small chips), small button and integral grip, 70.3 cm blade¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C77.¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦¦
AN INDIAN SWORD (FIRANGI), 17TH CENTURY, with curved broad European blade double-edged towards a sharp point, formed with three fullers of differing length on each face, finely chiselled iron hilt comprising a pair of shaped langets extending over the forte and with a crouching lion in the round on the left and the right at the base, figure-of-eight shaped guard decorated with foliage around the border, broad knuckle-guard and cup-shaped pommel en suite, curved faceted attenuated button decorated with chevrons, and integral grip (the hilt pitted), 95.5 cm blade¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C113.¦¦Similar swords are preserved in the Vellore Museum, Tamil Nadu. It has been suggested that they were originally manufactured at the Cingee Fort for the Arcot Armoury. ¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦
A SOUTH INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR), 17TH/18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY MADRAS, with slightly curved probably European fullered blade double-edged towards the point, iron hilt retained by a rivet over a chased silver foliate washer, comprising shaped langets, a pair of short quillons with swollen terminals, knuckle-guard with recurved terminal, disc pommel with up-turned brim, attenuated button and integral grip, 92.5 cm blade¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C113.¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦
A SOUTH INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR), 18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY MALABAR, with broad straight blade double-edged over its upper half and rounded at the tip, formed with three fullers over three quarters of its length joining at a central terminal and a further slightly shorter fuller, decorated along the back-edge with a series of eyelash marks, iron hilt comprising a pair of langets flaring towards a cusped terminal, straight quillons with pointed tips, disc-pommel with hemispherical top, button fitted with a silver ring, integral swelling grip, and decorated over its surface in encrusted silver with geometric designs and flowerheads (small losses), 77.5 cm blade¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C36. ¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦
A SOUTH INDIAN DAGGER (CHILANUM), EARLY 17TH CENTURY, with recurved double-edged blade formed with a reinforced point and a series of six slender converging fullers on each face, silver-plated iron hilt comprising concave oval guard with pierced border, a pair of short bud-shaped quillons, knuckle-guard, cup-shaped pommel with spirally-moulded button and integral grip interrupted by a moulding en suite, and retaining much early silver-plated finish, in a later scabbard, 42.0 cm overall¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number D39. ¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦
A FINE MOURNING SWORD WITH BLACK PASTE-ENCRUSTED BRASS HILT, CIRCA 1800, with tapering blade of hollow-triangular section etched with trophies-of-arms carrying ovals at the forte, one oval filled with an angel and the other with a rococo scroll, brass hilt encrusted over its surface with black polished paste in imitation of brilliants, comprising oval guard pierced with scrolling tendrils and flowers, quillon set with a large faceted bead in the centre, knuckle-guard interrupted by a moulding en suite with the quillon, tall urn-shaped pommel and integral grip each decorated en suite, complete with a crepe rosette, in its tooled leather-covered wooden scabbard with japanned iron mounts, in its black oilskin chamois-lined bag (button missing) 80.5 cm blade¦¦Provenance¦Lord Monk Bretton, Sussex¦
A SOUTH INDIAN DAGGER (CHILANUM), 16TH/17TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY HYDERABAD, with curved broad blade formed with a stout point and a pair of board fullers on each face, iron hilt comprising large langets with shaped terminals, V-shaped guard, broad slightly curved pommel with moulded baluster button, integral faceted grip interrupted by a central baluster moulding, decorated throughout in silver enriched with gold including foliage and inscriptions (worn, pitted), 38.0 cm overall¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number D86. ¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦
A SOUTH INDIAN DAGGER (CHILANUM), 17TH CENTURY, with broad recurved double-edged blade, brass hilt engraved with border ornament, comprising curved quillons of T-section, recurved knuckle-guard with Yali head terminal, horn-shaped pommel en suite with the guard and moulded button, 36.7 cm overall ¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number D30. ¦¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦
A SOUTH INDIAN DAGGER (CHILANUM), 15TH/16TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY MADRAS, with curved double-edged stout blade formed with two pairs of long deep fullers divided by a medial ridge (one edge with a repair in the centre), widening at the forte and pierced on each side to form a pair of stylised parrot heads, iron hilt comprising foliate langets, curved guard, bifurcated pommel (reduced on each side) bud-shaped button and integral grip formed with a globular central moulding, 36.5 cm overall ¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number D61. ¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN MEDIEVAL SWORD, PROBABLY 15TH CENTURY, in patinated condition, with curved single-edged blade formed with a short projection half way along the back-edge, iron hilt extending over the lower portion of the blade with a pair of finally pierced shaped plates, including angular figure-of-eight shaped guard chased with flowerheads (small holes and chips), and wooden cushion-shaped pommel with finely pierced iron tall conical stepped button, 73.8 cm blade¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C91. ¦¦Three related examples, formerly in the collection of Anthony North, were sold in this room 30th June 2010, lot 83 and another 25th June 2014, lot 29. Dating on this group varies ranging from the 12th to 16th centuries. See Elgood 2004, pp. 83-5 and Rawson 1968, plate 12.¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦
ËœA GENERAL OFFICER~S SWORD, CIRCA 1830, of regulation type, with curved pipe-backed blade double-edged towards the point, iron hilt comprising a pair of langets and straight quillons with button-shaped terminals, and a pair of ivory grip-scales incised with a chevron design at the base, in associated brass scabbard with a pair of rings for suspension, 82.0 cm blade
AN ENGLISH STONEBOW, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY, with slender steel bow retained by a pair of irons (string missing), sprung folding fore-sight, slender figured tiller (cracked), built-in gaffle with button release and folding back-sight, and iron mounts including a pair of side-plates and shaped shoulder rest (areas of patination and pitting), and fitted with a later shaped brass plaque on top, 80.0 cm tiller
AN ENGLISH STONEBOW, LAST QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY, with steel bow retained by a pair of irons (string missing), retaining the base of a folding fore-sight (prongs missing), figured walnut tiller (cracked) with chequered grip, iron gaffle with button release and folding back-sight, and iron mounts including trigger-guard and buttplate (pitted), 81.2 cm tiller
A FINELY CONSTRUCTED CONTEMPORARY BRASS MODEL OF A 68 PDR PIVOT GUN FOR H.M.S. MIRANDA, BY G. F. GOSAGE, CIRCA 1856-70, with brass barrel formed in five stages, with raised astragal mouldings, swelling at the muzzle and grooved for sighting, fitted with a standing sight behind the second reinforce, raised vent field, rounded cascable drawn-out to a pierced button for an elevating device (missing) and a pair of plain trunnions, on its brass-clad stepped wooden sliding carriage with small brass trucks (one missing); on its bronze-mounted dwarf traversing platform, with carved base with a curved bronze rail at each end, and applied with engraved brass caption, 27.5 cm barrel; 1.7 cm bore¦¦HMS Miranda was a 14-gun (15-gun from 1856) wooden screw sloop of the Royal Navy as part of the Lord John Hay design ~Rattler~ Class of 1847. From 25th February 1854 - 23rd June 1855 she was Commanded by Captain Edmund Moubray Lyons in the White Sea and then the Black Sea during the Russian War. She continued in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean 24th June 1855 - 21st April 1857, commanded by Captain Robert Hall. During the period 4th October 1860 - 13th February 1862 she was in Australia Commanded by Hon Henry Carr Glyn and then New Zealand where she was commanded by Captain Robert Jenkins during the war of 29 August 1861 - 3 June 1865. On 2nd December 1869 she was sold to C. Lewis for breaking up.¦¦Her initial armament comprised fourteen 32 pdr Monk pattern guns and in 1856 she was rearmed with a single 68 pdr gun of on a pivot mount, ten 32pdr Monk~s pattern guns and four 20 pdr Armstrong breech-loading guns. The 68 pdr, on which the present gun is modelled, was based on the Dundas design of 1846. Colonel W. B. Dundas was Inspector of Artillery and of the Royal Brass Foundry 1839-52. His 68 pdr. was introduced around 1840 and was described by Sir Howard Douglas as ~one of the most valuable guns in service~ in his Naval Gunnery of 1851. See Winfield and Lyon 2004 p. 213. ¦¦G. F. Gossage was promoted to Second Class Assistant Engineer in Miranda, 15th January 1862.
A BRONZE MODEL FIELD GUN, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, with tapering barrel formed in five stages with raised astragal mouldings, flared at the muzzle, near flat cascable drawn-out to a prominent button, on its bronze field carriage with spoked wheels, the cheeks decorated in low relief with Welsh dragons, crowns and lionhead bosses, and the bed incorporating a sphinx, 19.2 cm barrel, 1.0 cm bore¦¦The gun carriage is based on that now on display in Horse Guards Parade, mounted with a Turkish gun captured by the British in 1801 after the siege of Alexandria during the Napoleonic Wars. The carriage was made in the Royal Carriage Department, founded by J & E Hall, Dartford.
AN IRON MODEL CANNON OF LATE 19TH CENTURY TYPE, DATED 1935, with tapering barrel formed in two stages, swelling at the muzzle, engraved with a cypher and with a brief Urdu inscription at the first reinforce, recessed vent, rounded cascable, compressed spherical button and a pair of trunnions, on its wooden carriage with bronze trucks, the trunnion covers each engraved with a differing cypher, 22.0 cm barrel, 1.8mm bore¦
A PAIR OF IRON MODEL FIELD GUNS IN LATE 18TH CENTURY STYLE, 20TH CENTURY, each with tapering barrel formed in a single stage and flaring towards the muzzle, cascable with moulded button, a pair of trunnions, on its wooden field carriage with spoked cambered iron-shod wheels, complete with loading rod and cleaning brushes, 38.5 cm barrels. 1.8 cm bores (2)
A BRONZE MODEL NAVAL CANNON IN 18TH CENTURY STYLE, 20TH CENTURY; ANOTHER, SIMILAR; ANOTHER, LARGER, BY E. S. BINNS, BRASSFOUNDER, BLACKBURN, 20TH CENTURY; AND TWO MODEL FIELD GUNS, the first formed in six tapering stages with raised astragal mouldings, raised vent field, moulded cascable drawn-out to a button, plain trunnions, on its stepped wooden naval carriage with wooden trucks; the second similar, on its stepped wooden naval carriage with brass trucks; the third of similar form, with 39.5 cm barrel signed by the founder; the fourth a howitzer, with bronze barrel on its wooden field carriage with iron-shod spoked wheels; and the fifth with tapering brass barrel formed in three stages, on its wooden field carriage with solid trail and spoked wheels, the first: 25.7 cm; 1.0 cm bore (5)
TWO LEATHER CARTRIDGE BOXES, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY, each with tinned iron liner for .577 Enfield cartridges or similar, leather body with shaped inner face with belt loop, the outer face with a deep flap secured by a strap and button at the base, inner weighted rain-flap, and the smaller with fur-lined pouch for percussion caps, unmarked, 19.0 cm and 14.0 cm wide (2)
A RARE 0.66 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK CAVALRY CARBINE BY HENRY NOCK, MARKED TO THE COBHAM YEOMANRY CAVALRY, CIRCA 1796, with tapering barrel rifled with seven grooves, the muzzle-section smooth-bored to ease loading, octagonal patent breech engraved on the top flat |London No 9|, struck with London proof marks, fitted with blade foresight and fixed block |V| back-sight, rounded lock signed in front of the cock and engraved with double lines around the border, rounded swan neck cock decorated en suite, walnut full stock, stamped with the initials ~JC~ (the second letter indistinct) behind the sideplate, with full length split ramrod channel stamped ~N~, full brass mounts of regulation type comprising sideplate, trigger-guard forming an additional ramrod-pipe at the front and engraved ~C~ over ~Y*C~ on the bow, butt-plate, two ramrod pipes, and fore-end cap, iron sling bar and ring, and original iron ramrod with button head and brass-capped terminal for accurate loading of ball, remaining in very good condition throughout, 71.4 cm barrel¦¦Henry Nock was a contractor to the Board of Ordnance 1771-1804. He was appointed Gunmaker-in-Ordinary to George III in 1789 and was Master of the Gunmakers~ Company in 1802. The type of rifling in this carbine was used in early trials for the British Military, which culminated in the adoption of the Baker rifle. ¦¦Another example of this type of early military rifle, with the same markings on the trigger-guard, is preserved in the Royal Armouries, Leeds (XII.1683). The Armouries example was acquired from Cobham Hall, Kent, the seat of the Earls of Darnley. ¦¦In 1794 local volunteer troops were raised for the first time to assist the civil power when required. These volunteer troops were given the status of Volunteer Yeomanry Regiments. In West Kent a similar body of volunteers was raised with troops at Cobham, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Chislehurst, Farningham, Tunbridge Wells and Coxheath, near Maidstone. They were only paid when mobilised and were expected to provide their own uniforms and mounts, while the government supplied their arms and ammunition. ¦¦John Bligh, Fourth Earl of Darnley, commanded the Cobham Yeomanry Cavalry from 1794-1820. Bligh was a notable personality in his own time, a wealthy nobleman who succeeded to the title at the young age of 14, he was known for his efficiency and later became a remarkable amateur cricketer. The Times noted in October 1798 that ~Lord Darnley~s Cobham Yeomanry Cavalry are highly spoken of for their excellence in manoeuvring and particularly their skill in sword exercise.~ Late in 1796 the troop were granted £851 5 s 4 ½ d from the county contribution which was spent on uniforms and weapons including carbines and rifles. They do not appear to have purchased firearms before this date, making it plausible that the present rifle was part of this purchase. See Sheldon 1969, pp. 38-49 and Chisnall & Davies 2013, p. 162 and p. 171.¦¦Property of a Gentleman
A RARE 0.66 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK VOLUNTEER CARBINE WITH ENCLOSED LOCK BY HENRY NOCK, CIRCA 1800, with two-stage barrel rifled with seven grooves, octagonal patent breech signed ~H. Nock Patent~ on the flat, and with an engraved band behind, fitted with bayonet bar, blade foresight and fixed block |V| back-sight, patent screwless lock signed ~H Nock~ in script in front of the cock and with a starburst over the front retaining hook, struck with a ~P~ at the base of the right side of the cock and an indistinct mark on the left side of the comb, the inside of the lock incised ~IX~ , figured walnut full stock, with leather-covered padded cheek-piece (small losses), the butt with Baker pattern hinged patchbox on the right, full length split ramrod channel stamped ~WT~ and ~II~, full brass mounts of regulation type comprising trigger-guard, forming an additional ramrod-pipe with retaining spring at the front, butt-plate engraved ~No. 22~ on the tang and stamped ~163~ towards the top, two ramrod pipes, and fore-end cap, iron sling swivels and original ramrod with button head and threaded terminal for cleaning accessories, and remaining in good condition throughout, 66.3 cm barrel¦¦Henry Nock was a contractor to the Board of Ordnance from 1771 to 1804. He was appointed Gunmaker-in-Ordinary to George III in 1789 and was Master of the Gunmakers~ Company in 1802. He was contracted to produce rifled carbines of this pattern for the London & Westminster Light Horse Volunteers, circa 1798. The carbines were for the infantry men, who accompanied the cavalry in horse-drawn carriages, and not the cavalry troops, who only carried swords and pistols. Each man purchased his own carbine. The number ~163~ on the butt plate is probably a soldier muster roll number and corresponds to one Robert Sutton, elected to The London & Westminster Light Horse Volunteers on 9 October 1794, became a Cornet on 2 February 1799, and subsequently became the Commandant of a Rifle Company in Ongar, Essex. See Paine 1996, pp. 111-115 and Chisnall and Davies 2013 pp 160-161 and pp. 165-167.¦¦Property of a Gentleman¦
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN SWORD (KHANDA), 16TH/17TH CENTURY, with broad double-edged blade of wootz steel swelling to a ~Cobra~s head~ tip, patinated steel hilt formed with a pair of strongly moulded langets extending over the forte on each side, the portion at the forte widening, curved with blade-catching lugs and engraved with flowers on each face, dish-guard formed of a pair of strongly curved D-shaped panels, the outer face forming a pair of blade-catching lugs en suite, large cup-shaped pommel engraved with scrollwork on the inside, faceted bud-shaped button, and swelling grip decorated with three chevron lines at the base, 81.5 cm blade ¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C104.¦¦A related example is preserved in the British Museum (inv. no. 09.1924.11-11.57). See Elgood 2004, p. 83. ¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN SWORD (KHANDA), 16TH/17TH CENTURY, with associated broad double-edged blade swelling to a ~Cobra~s head~ tip, steel hilt formed with a pair of strongly moulded langets extending over the forte on each side, the portion at the forte widening, curved with blade-catching lugs and engraved with flowers on each face, dish-guard formed of a pair of strongly curved D-shaped panels, the outer face forming a pair of blade-catching lugs en suite, large cup-shaped pommel engraved with scrollwork on the inside, engraved faceted bud-shaped button (perhaps restored), and swelling grip decorated with lines in the centre (patinated throughout) 81.7 cm blade ¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C106.¦¦A related example is preserved in the British Museum (inv. no. 09.1924.11-11.57). See Elgood 2004, p. 83. ¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦¦
A VERY RARE SOUTH INDIAN SWORD, LATE 15TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY MADURAI, with broad slightly curved double-edged blade of flattened-diamond section at the tip (slightly bent in profile), formed with a central ridge dividing two long fullers on each face, widening at the base, formed with a crescentic opening applied with silver on one side and set with a silver foliate washer on the other, iron hilt retained by iron nails over silver washers (expert restorations including the upper portion of the back of the grip and the back of the pommel), comprising long slender langets extending over the forte, lobated guard including a stylised parrots head terminals, swelling integral grip, three-bud pommel en suite with the guard and rising in the centre to a compressed spherical button, 57.2 cm blade¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C109.¦¦A sword with a similar pommel, symbolising the trimurti (Brama, Vishnu and Maheswara), is illustrated on a sculpture in the Rama Temple, Kumbakonam, built circa 1610. See Elgood 2004, p. 122, figs 11.18 and 11.19. For other examples of this rare form see Hales 2013, p. 71, nos. 154 and 155. ¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦
A SOUTH INDIAN RAPIER, LATE 16TH/17TH CENTURY, with broad tapering blade formed with a long medlial ridge dividing a pair of fullers over the greater part of its length on each face (one small hole and a small dent), iron hilt comprising a pair of long triangular langets engraved with foliage, broad curved elliptical guard, pommel en suite with the guard, rising up to a faceted button and fitted with a chiselled foliate plate on each side, and small moulded integral grip (areas of pitting), 85.8 cm blade¦¦Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C88.¦¦A sword of near identical form is preserved at Junagarh Fort, Bikaner and another in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (acc. no. 36.25.1582). See Elgood 2004, p. 88, figs. 8.30 and 8.31.¦¦Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)¦
A Pair of Chinese Republic Kuomintang Army Officer's Dress Daggers, each with 25cm double edge steel blade with a narrow fuller to each side, brass crossguard with globular quillons, the brass hilt with push button locking, engraved with prunus blossom and with faux tortoiseshell grips bound with wire, the chromed steel scabbard with prunus engraved brass mounts, 39.5cmEach with some orange rust pitting to the blade and scabbard. Press studs operational.
A Victorian 1827 Pattern Royal Irish Constabulary Sword, one side of the 84cm single edge steel blade faintly etched with the crowned VR cypher, the opposing side with a crowned garter inscribed ROYAL IRISH CONSTABULARY enclosing a harp, flanked by foliage, with maker's mark for Ireland & Son, Ellis Quay, Dublin, the steel gothic hilt pierced and engraved with a crowned harp, with wire bound fishskin grip, stepped pommel and chequered thumb rest, lacks scabbard, 98cm; a British No.5 Mk.I Submachine Gun (SMG) Knife Bayonet, the blade stamped P within a circle and 1946, with blackened steel scabbard and nylon webbing frog (2)1 - Etching on blade is very faint, tip is broken, pitting to hilt. Lacks scabbard.2 - Some wear to the blackening on the blade. Spring button is missing from the pommel.
A Small Quantity of Second World War Accoutrements, comprising an RAF officer's side cap with gilt brass badges, a pair of blue knitted woollen gloves, an RAF stable belt, a sewing kit, an RAF brevet, a "The Pixie" hard rubber brush, an RAF escape axe with hard rubber handle, the blade stamped Chillington 1939, a brass button plate, a brass luggage handle, a Mark III prismatic marching compass by T.G.Co.Ltd., dated 1941, and a khaki knitted wool balaclava (12)
A Chesterfield Club chair, deep button back, scroll arms, Sang de Bouef red leather, 67cm tall (43cm to seat) x 103cm wide x 83cm deep.NB - This lot is offered for sale as a work of art. The cushions may not comply with the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) Safety Regulations 1988 and for this reason should not be used in a private dwelling.
A post-War A.F.C. group of seven awarded to Flight Lieutenant H. D. Moseley, Royal Air Force, sometime attached South African Air Force, who also received a Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air Air Force Cross, E.II.R., reverse officially dated 1961, in Royal Mint case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Africa Service Medal, the last officially named ‘207335 H. D. Moseley’; together with the related miniature awards, these mounted as worn together with the Q.C.V.S. oak leaf emblem on navy blue riband after the medals, nearly extremely fine (7) £1,600-£2,000 --- A.F.C. London Gazette 10 June 1961. Q.C.V.S. London Gazette 2 January 1956. Harold Douglas Moseley was born in Birmingham on 29 March 1921 and served during the Second World War with both the Royal Air Force and subsequently on secondment to the South African Air Force, most probably with 12 Squadron, who served in East Africa and the Western Desert equipped with the Canberra Bomber. He was commissioned into the General Duties Branch, Royal Air Force on 12 January 1945, and was advanced Flight Lieutenant on 30 June 1952 for subsequent transfer to the Fighter Control Branch. Awarded the Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air in 1956, and the Air Force Cross in June 1961, he transferred to the Retired List in April 1962, and was subsequently employed at Birmingham Airport. He died in Solihull in December 1995. Sold with the recipient’s Second War identity tags ‘207335 Moseley H, CE’; named Royal Air Force Rating card; Birmingham Airport Identity card; two South African Air Force Pilots Wings, one the padded version removed from uniform, the other a flat version with three button poppers to reverse; a Royal Air Force metal sidecap badge and cloth badge; two Royal Air Force golfing medals, dated 1954 and 1960; various other ephemera, including a photograph of the recipient in uniform on his wedding day; and copied research.
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, a rare and interesting G.C.B. (Military) Knight Grand Cross ‘button-hole’ badge, 29mm x 29mm, gold and enamel, with a gold ‘Bath’ crown on riband as worn by a Knight of the Garter, and top gold riband buckle, nearly extremely fine, rare £1,200-£1,600 --- By Order of H.R.H. The Prince Regent, Badges of those Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath who were also Knights Companion of the Order of the Garter were to be surmounted by a crown. The group was small and select. The only persons qualified were the Prince Regent; the Royal Dukes of York, Kent, Clarence, Cumberland, Cambridge, and Gloucester; and the Duke of Wellington. Although the custom soon lapsed, four different badges were produced; one for the Collar Chain; one for the Sash; another for wear around the neck; and a small version for wear from the button-hole. (The History of the Order of the Bath, by J. C. Risk refers).
Belgium, Kingdom, Order of Leopold, Civil Division, Officer’s breast badge, French motto, gold and enamel, with rosette on riband, lacking reverse central medallion; Order of the Crown (6), Officer’s breast badge (2), gilt and enamel, one with crossed Swords device on riband; Knight’s breast badge (3), silver and enamel, on in case of issue, one lacking reverse central medallion, and another lacking enamel of reverse upper limb; Gold Medal of the Order, gilt; Order of Leopold II (4), Officer’s breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Knight’s breast badge (2), silver and enamel, one with silver palm on riband, this with obverse central medallion detached but present; Gold Medal of the Order, gilt; Red Cross Order, Knight’s breast badge, gilt and enamel, with button on riband, enamel damage in parts, generally nearly very fine (12) £120-£160
A collection of jewellery and coins including necklace, Art Deco paste earrings, pocket watches, boxed Maurice Lacroix and Rotary watches, two USA silver dollars, silver handled button hook, silver 'Most Cheery Order of Merrythoughts' medallion on chain with wishbone, faux gold bar / ingot, etc
Queen Mary Royal interest Walker & Hall hallmarked silver dressing table set, in fitted case with silver plaque to top 'Toilet set used by Her Majesty The Queen during her South Wales visit' with note explaining the set was sold at auction 1914 to fund the war effort, comprising two trays (larger 30 x 22.5cm), button hook, shoe horn, glove stretchers, comb, hand mirror, four brushes and six cut glass silver lidded containers, overall width of case 50cm, each piece, including plaque, Birmingham or Sheffield 1911/1912, 707g weighable silver
Hallmarked silver items comprising cut glass silver mounted scent bottle, oval tray with silver rim, Chester 1907, maker George Nathan & Ridley Hayes, length 19.5cm, two hallmarked silver spoons, hallmarked silver pepper and salts with blue glass liners, three hallmarked silver thimbles, silver handled button hook and a silver plated mustard spoon, 70g weighable silver
Hallmarked silver teaspoons comprising two sets of six, set of five golfing interest examples and four Georgian examples, together with a hallmarked silver jam spoon, bangle marked sterling and hallmarked silver thimble, weight of all these items 340g, together with a hallmarked silver handled and bladed knife and a hallmarked silver handled button hook
German Second World War DLV/NSFK Insignia. A high quality hand embroidered wire woven M.29 style eagle for the DLV/NSFK beret. M.29 eagle, grey embroidery on DLV backing cloth circular trade badge indicating party official within the DLV. High ranking single shoulder board with gold and silver intertwined lace with a gold button attached, residue of glue on the reverse side where previously attached to a collector’s display board. A single DLV yellow piped shoulder strap, stitch-on style with group number 2 chain stitched to the centre. A similar shoulder board with plain centre. DLV/NSFK breast emblem showing Icarus with black swastika on brown backing cloth for wearing with the brown political blouse, evidence of glue on the reverse side. A further breast emblem showing Icarus again on standard Luftwaffe blue grey backing material. DLV/NSFK technical circular arm patch of cogwheels with spokes, good condition (8) £180-£220
A German Second World War Army Zeltbahn. A splinter pattern camouflage armed forces zeltbahn, these were utilised either individually as a rain cape or with three button together acted as a tent, this example having all of its zeltbahn buttons present. Some period patching and stitching. Maker marked Berlin date 1938 stamped to one corner of the zeltbahn, reasonable condition £50-£70
German, British, and Overseas Great War and Second World War Metallic Badges. Comprising 5 British Great War War Savings Committee enamel badges, 2 square, 3 circular. 1 nicely enamelled red, white and black pin showing the Third Reich swastika but located within an English, London, Forest Gate jewellers presentation box indicating it could possibly be of British vintage circa Great War (the swastika was in use in many European and Scandinavian countries as symbol of luck up until the end of the Great War. 2 Russian stars. 2 Italian Second War military badges. German Second War motorcyclist identity disc. 5 separate German Day badges. 2 highly interesting down swept winged eagle and swastikas over a red cross with swastika to the centre with the paper attachment of a bernstein (amber) manufacturers labels attached with twisted and screwed lapel pin fixings. NSKK side cap button. Third Reich Wound badge in black miniature. An M.29 Third Reich eagle and swastika miniature. 5 accompanying Third Reich mixed badges. A card containing 9 motifs that would attach to medal ribbons, Police, Customs, Luftwaffe, Prague Castle Bar, Faithful Service Medal. 9 further unidentified Third Reich related items. Bavarian 25 year Fire Police Long Service Medal. Free French Croix de Guerre with swords. 1 Fascist Italian cap badge. 1 Royal Army badge. 1 German 1928 overseas flight stallion, generally good condition (lot) £100-£140
A continental silver plated chatelaine, 19th century, with seven suspended items including a scent bottle, pin cushion and propelling pencil, 28cm; together with a collection of twenty button hooks, mainly Victorian, in silver, brass and treen with one as an owl and one as Mr PunchChatelaine - In fair condition - Thimble case missing the thimble. Tape measure case missing the tape. Propelling pencil jammed. Grizzling to the edge of the glass of the scent bottle. Some wear to the linkage and hinge. Some surface scratching all over, commensurate with use.Button hooks - Most in fair to good condition, with minor dents and dings commensurate with use. The punch head is missing an eye, and is split down one cheek. The brass bullet with obvious dents. Some of the hooks a little rusty. The multi coloured striped hooks with splits and cracks to the decoration.
A Parker Duofold "Lucky Curve" fountain pen in orange and black, with 14k gold nib.Condition:-General wear through age and use, some light scratches to surface, barrel imprint is readable, no cracks to barrel at threads, some brassing on the cap ring and clip, no cracks in the cap lip, under the barrel, blind cap. Button is present, nib has some damage to nib tip.
A mahogany and red leather captain's chair, with button back and seat, on castors, 62cm wide. The upholstery in this lot does not comply with the 1988 (Fire & Fire Furnishing) Regulations, unless sold to a known exporter or upholsterer it will be cut from the frame before leaving the premises.
A good Victorian brass-bound, coromandel tea caddy, by Edmonds, the domed lid opening to reveal two domed canisters, each with a pierced and engraved brass lozenge ‘green and ‘black’, and a brass button that when depressed opens the lid, brass plaque ‘Edmonds, 67 & 58 Baker St, Portman Sqe’, 22.5cm wide x 12cm deep x 16.5cm high, with key (2)Remarkably good condition, save for the tinning on the canisters which has worn away. One or two tiny chips on corners.
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