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An Elizabeth II silver cigarette box of tapering rectangular form with engine turned decoration and an engraved cartouche, on stepped square feet, 17cm wide, Birmingham, 1959

A Victorian silver vinaigrette of rectangular form with a central cartouche, with a gilt interior and grille, Birmingham, 1842, Edward Smith, 3cm long

A Victorian silver four piece tea set, with a scrolling floral moulded body, the teapot with an eagle terminal and scrolling handles, London, 1852, Joseph & Albert Savory, approximately 1850 grams CONDITION REPORT: Surface scratches and minor dents conversant with use and wear, all pieces bear initials to the cartouche, cream jug has a crack to the top of the handle, they are all hallmarked with the same date and makers mark, crack to the top of one handle of the sugar basin, gilding rubbed throughout

A George VI silver cigarette box of rectangular form with engine turned decoration and a vacant cartouche, Birmingham, 1945, 17 x 9cm

A 19th century faux tortoiseshell 'snuff box' music box, of rectangular form with a yellow metal inset cartouche, initialled, the front with mother of pearl roundels, winding hole to the base, 9.5cm wide x 6cm deep CONDITION REPORT: Not sold as working, however plays a tune when wound,

A 19th century mahogany copying machine writing desk, with brass corners and central cartouche, hinged to enclose a writing surface, ink wells and pen tray, with a sprung tray to one side holding a brass turn key, removable escutcheon revealing turn bolt operating the copying mechanism, bears a trade label for "Elizabeth Gaimes, 53 & 54 St Pauls Church Yard, manufacturer of Copying Machines and Writing Desks to their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and Duke of Sussex to his Majesties Public Offices &c &c Portable cases for every purpose compleated and adapted for travelling", 40cm wide x 30cm deep x 20.5cm high

A GROUP OF FIVE SILVER CASTERS AND A TREEN EXAMPLE WITH SILVER COVER, comprising: a girdled bulging example in early 18th century style engraved with scrolled initials within a foliate strapwork cartouche, Britannia standard, Spink & Son, London, 1924, 17cm high; a girdled baluster example, C.S. Harris & Sons Ltd., London, 1908; a bulging octagonal caster, Latham & Morton, Birmingham, 1908; a Victorian baluster caster with Rococo style chased bands, the foot lead weighted, Joshua Vander, London, 1890; an Art Deco example, Mappin & Webb Ltd., Sheffield, 1956; and the treen example carved with thistles and Celtic interlacing, plain silver rim mount, pierced silver cover, S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd., Birmingham, 1922, 22cm high; weighable silver 803gr

A SCOTTISH VICTORIAN SILVER INDIAN STYLE CHRISTENING MUG, MARSHALL & SONS, EDINBURGH, 1878, cylindrical on spreading base, chased with a vacant cartouche and bands of interlacing flanking a band of panelled animals and stylised palmettes, 9cm high, 145gr

A GEORGE II SILVER SALVER, HUGH MILLS, LONDON, 1751, the engraved vacant cartouche of lion masks and fronds including a crest and a monogram, moulded below a shell and scroll rim, on four volute feet, 31.5cm diameter, 947gr

A WILLIAM IV SILVER SNUFF BOX, THOMAS SHAW, BIRMINGHAM, 1832, oblong, vacant rectangular cartouche, engine-turned top and base, reeded sides, foliate thumbpiece, gilt interior, 8.3cm long, 125gr

A GEORGE V SILVER TRINKET BOX, HENRY MATTHEWS OF BIRMINGHAM, CHESTER, 1911, circular, the lid pierced with a vacant cartouche and concentric scroll foliate bands, on four leaf-headed feet, gilt interior, 8.5cm; together with a George V silver vesta box, plain oblong with slightly domed lid, striker applied to rear, wood lined, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Ltd., London, 1914, 9.7cm long; and a George V silver matchbox holder, rectangular, with linear engine-turning surrounding a vacant roundel, Chester, 1910, 7.7cm long; weighable silver 203gr (3)

A Waltham open face gold plated fob watch, engraved and chased with flowers and foliage, vacant cartouche, enamel dial with Roman numerals, the movement inscribed 'WALTHAM, MASS', c.1910

Homann (Jo. Baptiste).Magna Britannia complectens Angliae, Scotia et Hiberniae Regna ....Nuremberg [c.1713], hand-coloured engraved map, 49cm x 58cm, cartouche with portrait of Queen Anne, mounted, framed and glazed.

5 x German States, Hamburg Silver Coins comprising: 8 schilling (½ mark) 1728 IHL obv. castle within garnished shield divides date, value in cartouche below, (KM 367 prev. KM 165), GFine; 4 schilling 1727 IHL obv. castle in wreath above value, (KM 359.1), Fine; 2 x 1 schillings (12 pfennig): (1) 1763 OHK obv. castle within wreath, rev. value and date in 4 lines, (KM 354), VG; (2) 1855A obv. castle, rev. date and value in 4 lines, (KM 586), small verdigris patches and faint hairlines, otherwise AUNC; and 1 sechsling (6 pfennig) 1841 HSK obv. and rev. similar to previous, (KM 556), VF

George II half pint tankard of circular baluster form gilt interior, double 'C' scrolled handle, gilt interior, later chased and embossed with floral and foliate designs and a vacant cartouche, overall height 10cm, diameter at top 7cm, London 1733, makers mark unclear, 221gms

Victorian small circular pedestal bowl chased and embossed with floral and foliate designs, a cartouche bearing a memorial of an armed hand holding a plant, 13cm diameter, London 1874 by Elkington & Co (Frederick Elkington), 280gms

A Georgian oak carved bible box with carved front having bands of S's and X's with a leaf band between, iron lock catch and cartouche plate to front, on later stand, turned legs united by square stretchers, 88cm h, box 23cm x 65.5cm x 42cm Location:

* Scouting. An Edwardian cast iron circular pub table, with relief cast portrait busts of Baden Powell above a cartouche with the initials BP, 73 cm high x 62 cm diameterQTY: (1)

* Pistol. A George III flintlock pistol, the 12.5cm circular steel barrel with traces of Damascus twist figuring, the casing engraved with garlands, with a concealed trigger, chequered slab grip with silver shield cartouche and steel ramrod, action needs attention, cocks but will not fire, stock cracked, overall length 24cm QTY: (1)

* Pistol. An early 19th century English percussion pocket pistol, the 7 cm octagonal steel barrel with proof marks, dolphin engraved hammer, scroll engraved casing, chequered walnut grip with white metal cartouche and butt cap, overall length 17 cm QTY: (1)

* Pocket Pistol. An early 19th-century English percussion pocket pistol by Blanch, London, the 5 cm circular steel turn-off barrel with steel casing engraved Blanch, the opposite side London within foliate scrolls, rounded chequered walnut grip inset with a white metal cartouche, action in good working order, overall length 15.5 cm QTY: (1)

A Georgian silver acorn form tape measure, engraved with leaves with a vacant cartouche below an engraved cup, printed tape with leaf border within commencing at 6ins., 3.5cms.

A French ebony etui with fine gold and gilt mounted fittings, circa 1840, the ebony case of oval section and tapering form with brass cartouche to lid. The lid interior in green silk, the flush fitted base in green velvet with a pair of elegant gilt metal and engraved scissors, a fine gold needle case with floral and geometric decoration in blue and red enamel, a gold shield mounted thimble, gold bodkin and floral engraved gold mounted steel stiletto, 11.5 x 6cms max. From the collection of the late Sue Read

Three continental silver knitting needle cases, comprising a silver gilt sliding example in the form of a pair of arrows, 18cms, a reeded rectangular section needle case with work slot, shield cartouche, Amsterdam 1828-1850 by H.D. Metz, 24.5cms, and an unmarked cylinder example with work slot, baluster faceted ends, one unscrewing, 24.5cms. (3) From the collection of the late Sue Read

A fine needle packet, needle and bodkin case, the maroon leather rectangular slip case with gilt line border and central blind stamped cartouche one side inscribed in gilt 'Needles', the leather book with ribbon pull and lined in pink watered silk, one cover with four compartments each with original 'GR + Co, Drilld Eyd Sharps', needle packet, the other cover with a further larger needle packet flanked by needle and file decorated polished steel bodkin, with a central needle flannel, near mint, slip case 8.7 x 5.4cms. From a distinguished UK Private Collection

An Avery gilt brass needle packet case 'Beatrice' in black and gilt leather case, the needle case with floral cartouche and six compartments, 4.6 x 2.6 x 1.2cms, leather case 7 x 5cms.   Registered March 1867.

An early 18th Century gilt metal scissor case, the oval section tapering stem to a ball terminal and elaborately engraved with leaves and flowers with a vacant oval cartouche. The upper section engraved with leaves and scrolls, hinged cover with hanging loop, 9.8cms. From a distinguished UK Private Collection

Three continental silver scissor sheaths, two of reeded form, one with heart shaped cartouche, 6.7 and 6.8cms, the other decorated with harebells, scrolls and flowers, on chain suspension, stamped '925', 13.5cms with chain outstretched. (3) From a distinguished UK Private Collection

A good example of a Georgian silver filigree combination thimble/scent bottle/tape measure, the thimble with plain oval cartouche amid filigree panels and unscrewing to reveal an octagonal glass scent bottle with hinged cover and complete with internal stopper, the base with original printed tape complete with end stop, 5cms. From the collection of Enid Riley Part 4

A Palais Royal mother of pearl thimble, with plain frieze within gilt bands below an inset oval gold cartouche.

A Georgian silver thimble incorporating a pin poppet, the thimble with vacant cartouche and engraved leaf frieze screwing on to a ribbed tapering base incorporating a velvet pin cushion, the domed base with hanging ring. From a distinguished UK Private Collection

Three thimble cases and two thimbles, comprising a rosewood acorn thimble case, 4.5cms, with tall Georgian silver thimble with plain frieze, a rosewood egg form thimble case, 4cms, with Georgian silver thimble with leaf engraved frieze and vacant cartouche, and a silver thimble bucket on chain with 'C' scroll and ribbon decoration, Birmingham 1898 by Levi and Salaman, 7.5cms with chain outstretched. (3) From a distinguished UK Private Collection

A Georgian combination silver filigree tape measure/thimble, the thimble with oval vacant cartouche amid panels of filigree work screwing on to a cylinder tape measure case in filigree with domed filigree base and suspension loop, printed tape commencing at 4ins., formerly with a scent bottle now lacking, 5cms. From a distinguished UK Private Collection

A 19th Century gold thimble, the wavy frieze divided by an initialled rectangular cartouche over a floral cast rim. From the collection of Roy Farmer

Nine English silver thimbles, including two with lettered friezes - 'James Walker The London Jeweller', and 'Andrew Liver Salt', a nice diamond cut example with vacant cartouche, London 1897, four other hallmarked examples and a Henry Griffiths 'Spa'. (9) From the collection of Roy Farmer

Three silver thimbles, comprising an Indian Kutch example with wavy rim, an early 19th Century steel top example with vacant cartouche and leaf engraved frieze, and a modern plain silver example the flat top embellished with a thistle, the body inscribed 'Whisky'. (3) From the collection of Roy Farmer

Victorian silver fusee lever pocket watch, Chester 1860, unsigned movement, no. 4106, with engraved balance cock, diamond endstone, gilt three arm balance, Bosley type regulator and stop/work lever at the five position, dust cover, the dial signed Joseph Holden, Liverpool, no. 4106, with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, blued steel hands, within an engine turned case with engraved cartouche, 49mm-Movement - currently functioning, stop/work lever not operating and requires attention.Dial - chip and heavy hairlines.Glass - chips to the outer edge, loose.Hands - some surface corrosion.Case - rubbing to the engine turning, tarnishing and surface marks.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained 

Victorian silver fusee lever hunter pocket watch, London 1873, unsigned movement with engraved balance cock, steel three arm balance and Bosley type regulator, dust cover, the dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, gilt hands, within an engine turned case with engraved cartouche, case maker 'E.L' (Edwin Lee), 48mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - hairlines and light marks.Glass - loose, replacement, light surface marks.Hands - surface marks.Case - generally good, light surface marks.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained 

Victorian silver verge hunter pocket watch, London 1864, the fusee movement signed Johnson, Grays Inn Passage, no. 1159, with engraved balance cock with mask, flat steel three arm balance, silvered regulating disc and cylindrical pillars, the dial with Roman numerals and minute track, moon hands, within an engine turned case with engraved cartouche, case maker 'J.H' (Joseph Hirst), 50mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - hairline to the centre and light marks.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - surface marks.Case - rubbing to the engine turning and some tarnishing.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained 

Continental silver (0.800) lever pocket watch, unsigned movement with compensated balance and regulator, inscribed hinged cuvette, the dial with Arabic numerals, minute markers and subsidiary seconds, Louis style hands, within an engine turned case with engraved cartouche and gold plated band, 52mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - good.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - good.Case - rubbing to the engine turning and gold plated bands, couple of bruise marks to the case sides.Crown - adjusting correctly.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained 

Victorian silver fusee lever pocket watch, Chester 1892, unsigned movement, no. 5825, with engraved balance cock, gilt three arm balance and Bosley type regulator, dust cover, the dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, within an engine turned case with engraved cartouche, case maker 'C.C', 52mm-Movement - requires attention - briefly runs but stops after a short time.Dial - crude chip repair to the edge of the subsidiary dial, surface marks.Glass - chip mark to the outer edge.Hands - not matching, surface marks.Case - surface marks and some mild tarnishing.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained 

Victorian silver fusee lever pocket watch, London 1891, unsigned movement, no. 20979, with engraved balance cock, compensated balance and silvered regulating scale, dust cover, the dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, within an engine turned case with engraved cartouche, case maker 'RJP' (Robert John Pike), 53mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - hairlines and chip to the outer edge at one position.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - surface marks and surface corrosion.Case - light surface marks.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained 

Late Victorian silver fusee lever pocket watch, Chester 1902, unsigned movement, no 4861, with plain balance cock with engraved emblem, compensated balance and Bosley type regulator, dust cover, the dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, within a plain case with engraved cartouche, case maker 'W&F', 54mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - minor light surface marks.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - not matching, surface marks.Case - tarnishing and surface marks.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained 

Victorian silver fusee lever pocket watch, London 1876, the movement signed R. Wright & Co Manufacturers, no. 17263, with plain balance cock, steel three arm balance and Bosley type regulator, dust cover, the dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, within a plain case with engraved cartouche, case maker 'P:W' (Philip Woodman & Sons), 51mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - light surface marks.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - not matching, light surface marks.Case - some tarnishing, rubbing to the band, and cartouche, couple of small mild bruise marks, some play in the movement hinge.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained 

Victorian silver fusee lever pocket watch, London 1878, the movement signed J. Murray, London, no. 2439, with engraved balance cock, gilt three arm balance and Bosley type regulator, dust cover, the dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, within an engine turned case with engraved cartouche, case maker 'E.W' (Edward Wilday), 51mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - some small hairlines, surface marks and a couple of faint chip marks near the centre hole.Glass - scratch marks.Hands - light surface marks, not matching.Case - front cover hinge requires repair as slightly split, back cover with rubbing to the engine turning, surface marks and tarnishing, a few bruise marks present.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained 

Russell & Son silver fusee lever pocket watch, London 1895, the movement inscribed 'Chronometer Makers, London, no. 13243, with engraved balance cock, compensated balance and silvered regulating scale, dust cover inscribed 'Russell & Son, London, no. 13243, signed dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, within an engine turned case with engraved cartouche and applied gold hinges, case maker 'W.R G', 50mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - light surface marks.Glass - minor light surface marks.Hands - not matching, surface marks.Case - tarnishing, mild rubbing to the edge of the engine turning, surface and scratch marks.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained 

Continental silver (0.800) cylinder pocket watch, the bar movement stamped 'LS', inscribed hinged cuvette, the dial stamped 'LS' and inscribed 'Edm. Feyem, Starroeck', with Roman numerals, outer red 24-hour numerals and subsidiary seconds, within an engine turned case stamped 'LS' with engraved cartouche and gold band, 47mm-Movement - currently functioning although fully wound so may require some attention.Dial - hairline to the centre, light surface marks.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - not matching, light surface marks.Case - inscribed cuvette, mild rubbing to the engine turning, rubbing to the gold plated band, small indentation to the case back.Crown - over wound so not winding, adjusting the hands.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained 

Victorian silver lever pocket watch, Birmingham 1883, the movement signed Kendal & Dent, 106 Cheapside, London, no. 50691N, with plain balance cock, steel three arm balance and Bosley type regulator, dust cover, the dial with Roman numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, within an engine turned case with engraved cartouche, 52mm-Movement - currently functioning.Dial - light surface marks.Glass - light surface marks.Hands - surface marks, bend to the minute hand.Case - rubbing to the engine turning, surface marks.-Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained 

19th Century child's riding crop, the terminal carved with the head of a dog above an oval white metal cartouche initialled F.R.G, 51.5cm long MB COLLECTED 2/12/22 K8

Victorian walnut marquetry inlaid sewing box, the domed top with two bands of inlaid running either side together with as brass cartouche surrounded by cross banding, the lid opening to reveal a fitted interior with a lift out tray with various compartments the front with a brass square key hole escutcheon surrounded with cross banded inlaid, 29.5cm wide 22cm deep 15cm high  

French Boulle work longcase clock, cartouche shaped top with Cronus sat on globular finial, circular gilt dial decorated with scrolls, floral urns and mask, inset porcelain Roman numeral plates the trunk with ornate acanthus leaf and mask gilt mounts, moulded gilt metal paw feet, twin train eight day movement striking on a bell, 227cm high

A fine Central Persia Asudegar Kashan rug, the ivory field with scrolling floral and leafy vines, issuing various multicoloured palmettes and rosettes, in a similar ivory border between palmettes and arabesque stripes, with a signature cartouche to one end, 410cm long x 300cm wide

Two German two tined forks. circa 1700, the first with foliate and mask cast handle above a vacant cartouche, 21.5cm long, the other with filigree scroll decorated handle, 22.5cm long (2)

A silver cigarette case, Birmingham, 1930, Edgar & Son, of rectangular form with patterning on both sides, vacant cartouche, 8.3cm x 5.8cm, 48.61g gross (1.56 troy oz)

An 18ct gold Swiss pin set top wind open faced fob watch,36mm diameter. A gold engine turned and chased dial with black Arabic numerals and blued spade hands. Bevelled glass, hand engraved case with a blind cartouche to the back case. A base metal cuvette, case no. 11 9792. Marked 18K, 35.62gCondition ReportNot running - ticks when gently shaken.Hands adjust and move correctly.Replacement bow - lower carat, tested as 15ct. Dial tarnished and stained.

A Swiss key wound open faced fob watch,with a 36mm diameter case. A gold or gilt dial engine turned and chased with black Roman numerals and blued spade hands. Hand engraved case with a blind cartouche to the back case and chased bow. Case no. 1150 2925. Tested as approximately 14ct gold. 31.95gCondition ReportNot running, does not wind or tick even when gently shaken.Dial tarnished and uneven colour.Front glass and bezel slightly open.

A Victorian 18ct gold key wound open faced chronograph pocket watch, 56mm diameter, with a cream dial, black Roman numerals, with fleur-de-lys hands and centre second chrongraph hand, with stop/start button. Plain polished case with a vacant cartouche to the caseback, and a gold cuvette. Movement signed Charles Frodsham, Chronometer Makers, London, no. 84410. Hallmarked Chester 1877. 145.03g, with keyCondition ReportNot currently running. Fully wound.Hands adjust ok.Some scratches and small chips to glass.Surface marks/scratches to case, and dings to case back.Slight wear to the top of the bow.

An Argentinian knife with a 13.5cm blade with notched back, with a white metal handle with spiral reeded handle and domed pommel, with cartouche engraved 'BR' the scabbard similarly decorated, 26cm. A British Military issue pocket knife dated 1951 with Government arrow, marked 'Watts Sheffield', with two blades and spike, and a German made cut-throat razor. (3). *CR: Some signs of wear, mostly good condition. *BP 22.5% (18.75% plus VAT) plus a lot fee of £8 inc. VAT on each lot.

A Victorian rifle regiment officer's sword, etched blade with owner's initials 'R.C.L.', plated steel 'gothic' hilt with stringed bugle to the cartouche, chequered back strap, steel scabbard, partial sword knot and partial sword bag; together with a Royal Artillery officer's sword, George V, etched blade, three bar hilt, leather covered scabbard; and an 1897 pattern infantry officer's sword, George V, brown leather sword knot, brown leather covered scabbard. [3]

A British 1889 pattern Staff Sergeant's sword, by Robert Mole & Sons, blade 32.5 in. plain except for an etched cartouche with maker's name, War Department stamps; brass 'gothic' hilt with VR cypher, shagreen grip, steel scabbard marks 'MOLE PATENT'.