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Click here to subscribe˜A SHORT IVORY TACHI Sugata (configuration): hira-zukuri (no ridge line) Hamon (tempering pattern): no details available due to condition Koshirae: with carvings of samurai, Aoi-mon, Kiku (heraldic badges) on some copper added mounts, ivory tsuka (handle) with copper kojiri (mount at the bottom of the scabbard) with Aoi-mon (heraldic badge) seriously damaged
˜A 22 BORE MOROCCAN SNAPHAUNCE GUN (BU-SHFER), LITTLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS, EARLY 19TH CENTURYwith tapering sighted barrel retained by numerous chased white metal bands decorated with flowers and foliage, the breech overlaid with white metal and encased by a thick band decorated en suite, standing back-sight, flat lock applied with an engraved white metal rondel, full stock decorated over the traditional butt with matching white metal (one panel lifting), and with a central ivory panel on each face, copper alloy trigger-guard, and iron ramrod122.4 cm; 48 1/4 in barrel
˜[AP] AN ENGLISH SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD, WILLIAM KINMAN, LONDON, 1773 with straight blade etched over the greater part of its surface with scenes from the chase, celestial motifs, foliage and portrait medallions carried by trophies-of-arms on each face, silver hilt cast and chased in low relief, comprising a pair of quillons with globular terminals decorated en rocaille, quillon-block decorated with trophies-of-arms all~ antica, lion head pommel and double knuckle-chain, probably the original, and spirally-carved green-stained ivory grip 56.4 cm; 22 1/4 in blade William Kinman, a prominent London silver hilt maker and a leading member of the Founders~ Company of London, is recorded circa 1728-1808. See Southwick 2001, pp. 159-160. Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
˜A SMALL GERMAN SPORTING CROSSBOW, MID-18TH CENTURY with slender steel bow retained by early twisted cords with two green pom-poms (string missing), hardwood tiller (small cracks) with carved ivory bolt channel, cheek-piece inlaid with a star in contrasting colours of horn and carved with scrolling foliage in low relief at each end, iron release catch, iron stirrup, sprung iron trigger and iron trigger-guard 66.7 cm; 26 1/4 in tiller
‡ ˜A FINE SILESIAN COMBINED FLINTLOCK PISTOL AND AXE (FOKOS), LATE 17TH CENTURY with iron barrel retaining some early blued finish, chiselled and punched with scrolls over the breech, slender tang decorated en suite, engraved bevelled lock decorated with a characteristic flowerhead (rubbed), iron trigger and trigger-plate, iron axe-head fitted over the muzzle, formed with a rectangular pean engraved with an expanded flowerhead, slender blade formed with a forward-leaning edge and engraved with bird-of-prey on one face, with aperture for the ramrod at the top (ramrod replaced), fruitwood haft inlaid in staghorn and ivory in the Teschen manner with scrolls and ball flowers inhabited by hounds, hares, foxes, and mythical beasts enriched with large engraved ball flowers and fruit in mother-of-pearl (small losses and minor repairs), and engraved staghorn pommel 74.7 cm; 29 3/8 in overall Provenance The collection of a Maréchal de France, formed in the course of his service as Governor in Germany during the Napoleonic Wars. Sold Sotheby Parke Bernet, Zurich, 25th November 1980, lot 92. A related example is preserved in the Severoèeske Museum, Liberec, Czech Republic (inv. No. Z.561). See Kruczek 2001, p. 86, illus. 84.
˜[AP] AN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SPADROON AND AN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORD, CIRCA 1780 the first with straight double-edged blade of flattened-diamond section, etched with the crowned Royal arms, trophies, foliage and ~For my Country and King~ (worn, pitting), iron hilt comprising scrolling quillon, side-ring, later knuckle-guard and faceted vase-shaped pommel, and reeded ivory grip, complete with a contemporary gilt-brass chape, perhaps its original, engraved with trophies-of-war; the second with straight blade double-edged towards the point, formed with a near full length fuller and engraved ~GR~ crowned (rubbed) on each face at the forte, gilt-brass hilt comprising scrolling quillon, knuckle-guard with ~five-ball~ moulding, cushion-shaped pommel, and bone grip the first: 72.7 cm; 28 5/8 in blade (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
˜[AP] A FINE GOLD-MOUNTED PRESENTATION SWORD TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL WATSON OF THE 14TH (BUCKINGHAMSHIRE) REGIMENT OF FOOT, DECEMBER 1813 with earlier curved single-edged blade of finely watered steel, encrusted with a gold cartouche on one face with a stylised rendition of the renowned bladesmith ~Asad Allah Isfahani~, gold hilt chiselled in low relief, comprising a pair of recurved quillons decorated with conventional foliage, a pair of acanthus leaf langets, fluted back-strap and lionhead pommel formed in the round, original knuckle-chain, and spirally-carved ivory grip, in its gold-mounted wooden scabbard covered with crimson velvet (areas of wear), the mounts chiselled with scrolling foliage on a punched ground around the borders, comprising chape and middle-band each decorated with a large central flower, locket with an elaborate trophy-of-arms front and back, the latter carrying a plaque engraved with the presentation inscription, the scabbard edges reinforced by four strips chased en suite with the mounts, and with two rings for suspension 81.5 cm; 32 1/8 in blade The inscription reads: Presented to Lieutenant General Watson of H.M. 14th Regiment, by the Officers who had the honour to serve under him whilst he commanded the Samerang Division in the island of Java as a testimony of their esteem, December 1813. General Sir James Watson, K.C.B. was the son of Major John Watson, of the Royal Invalids. He was born at Chilton, Buckinghamshire, in 1772, entered the army as an ensign, 24th June 1783, and became lieutenant, 18th April 1792. He served with the 14th Regiment on the continent, under the Duke of York, in 1793 and 1794; became captain, 11th March 1795; and was engaged at the reduction of the Islands of St. Lucia and Trinidad, in 1796 and 1797. He became major, 3rd December 1802, and lieutenant-colonel, 15th May 1806. He commanded the 14th Regt. At the capture of the Isles of France and Java, including the assault and capture of Djocjocarta; commanded the expedition that captured the piratical State of Sambas in Borneo, in 1813; was at the capture of the fort of Hattras, and in the Pindaree and Mahratta wars, and actively assisted at the reduction of the fortress of Dhomone Mundela, at which latter place he led the storming party; he was also at Gurra Kotah and Asseerghur. He became colonel 4th June 1814; and major-general, 19th July 1821. He returned to England in 1827, and in 1830 proceeded again to the East Indies as a general officer on the staff; and, during the temporary absence of Lord William Bentinck, acted as commander-in-chief at Bengal, and returned to Europe in 1837, after a service of nearly 27 years in the East Indies. He became lieutenant-general 10th January 1837; colonel of the 14th Regiment, 24th May 1837, and general, 11th November 1851. He received a medal for Java, and was created a K.C.B. in 1839. The hilt and mounts incorporate a notable weight of gold which, along with their style and execution, suggest a place of manufacture in India or South East Asia. Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
˜[AP] AN 1822 PATTERN IX LANCERS OFFICER~S SWORD of regulation type, with curved blade formed with a spear point, etched with the maker~s details ~Vernon, No. 4 Charing Cross~ on the back-edge (indistinct), gilt-brass mameluke hilt cast and chased in low relief, fitted with a pair of ivory grip-scales, in its wooden scabbard (later red velvet covering) with gilt-brass mounts en suite with the hilt, including large chape, and a pair of rings for suspension, and red and gold bullion sword knot 78.0 cm; 30 ¾ in blade W. H. Vernon & Co are recorded as Army Clothiers at 4 Charing Cross in 1835 and John Vernon at the same address in 1840. Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
˜[AP] A CAVALRY OFFICER~S SWORD WITH MAMELUKE HILT, CIRCA 1820-30 with curved blade formed with a hatchet point, etched with the crowned ~GR~ cypher and the Royal arms within an octagonal frame and with further linear patterns on each face at the forte, iron hilt including a pair of straight quillons with moulded terminals, ivory grip-scales retained by a pair of copper rivets over brass foliate washers, in its steel scabbard with two rings for suspension, the locket engraved with traces of the retailer~s details 80.5 cm; 31 ¾ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
˜[AP] AN OFFICER~S SWORD WITH MAMELUKE HILT, MID-19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade, iron cross-guard, carved ivory grips carved with a design of chevrons, in its steel scabbard 74.7 cm; 29 ½ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
˜[AP] A LANCER OFFICER~S SWORD BY PROSSER, CIRCA 1835-7 with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched with elaborate scrolling foliage, the maker~s details ~Prosser maker to the King and Royal Family, London~, the owner~s crest, coat-of-arms and motto on one face, and with further foliage, including a lancer trophy-of-arms on the other, gilt-brass continental style hilt comprising scrolling bars, quillon and back-strap rising to the pommel and banded ivory grip (small chips) bound with plaited wire, with an early knot, in its steel scabbard with two rings for suspension 78.2 cm; 30 3/4 in blade The arms are those of Taylor of Bifrons, Kent. The absence of the Royal arms on the blade and the style of the hilt suggest that this may have been carried by an officer of the British Legion that fought in Spain during the first Carlist war (1835-7). The legion was a force of 10,000 men raised with royal permission to fight in support of Queen Christina and commanded by De Lacy Evans who was granted the rank of lieutenant-general in the Spanish army. Evans and the Legion were severely criticised in the Tory press but his services were rewarded on his return to England with promotion to full colonel (June 1837) and a KCB (1838). Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
˜[AP] TWO NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORDS, CIRCA 1805 the first with straight lightweight blade of flattened-diamond section retaining some etching over the lower portion, gilt-brass stirrup hilt including langets cast with a fouled anchor and back-strap and pommel formed as a maned lionshead, and banded ivory grip bound with plaited wire, with a portion of a knot; second with straight blade of flattened-hexagonal section, inscribed ~For my Country and King~ on each face towards the forte, gilt-brass stirrup hilt (knuckle-guard cracked through) including back-strap and pommel formed as a maned lionshead, banded ivory grip bound with plaited wire, in associated brass-mounted leather scabbard, with its knot the first: 71.5 cm; 28 1/8 in blade the second: 73.5 cm; 29 in blade (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
˜[AP] A NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORD, CIRCA 1810 with straight slender double-edged blade formed with a short fuller and etched with foliage and trophies over the lower half, gilt-brass hilt decorated in low relief, comprising quillon, knuckle-guard and langet decorated with foliage, the latter with a fouled anchor (inner langet removed), the back-strap and pommel formed as a maned lion, and chequered ivory grip bound with plaited wire, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard decorated en suite, the locket inscribed by the maker ~Moore, late Bicknell & Moore, Old Bond Street, London~ 73.0 cm; 28 ¾ in blade For another example, by this maker preserved in the National Maritime Museum, see May & Annis 1970, no. 46, plate 35. Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
˜[AP] A NAVAL SWORD FOR A PURSER, CIRCA 1825-32 AND A NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORD, CIRCA 1825 the first with straight blade of hollow-triangular section retaining some etched decoration (worn), gilt-brass hilt including oval folding shell-guard, knuckle-guard and spirally-carved wooden grip bound with wire and applied on the front with a badge engraved with fouled anchors; the second with straight fullered blade retaining some etched and gilt decoration over the lower half (chipped), gilt-brass stirrup hilt including langets cast with a fouled anchor and back-strap and pommel formed as a maned lionshead, and banded ivory grip bound with plaited wire the first: 81.5 cm; 32 1/4 in blade (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
˜[AP] A NAVAL MIDSHIPMAN~S DIRK, EARLY 19TH CENTURY AND A VICTORIAN MIDSHIPMAN~S DIRK the first with curved single-edged blade etched and gilt with scrolls of foliage and trophies on a blued panel over three-quarters of its length on each face, gilt-brass hilt comprising recurved quillons and back-strap and pommel formed as a maned lionshead, chequered ivory grip, associated knuckle-chain, in its leather scabbard (losses) with gilt-brass mounts; the second with etched blade, the forte signed ~J.Gieve & Sons, Birmingham~ regulation hilt (quillon missing), in its scabbard inscribed ~H.S.W.B.~ on the locket the first: 37.0 cm; 14 ½ in blade (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
˜[AP] A 54 BORE BELGIAN LEFAUCHEUX PATENT PIN-FIRE REVOLVER LIÈGE PROOF, CIRCA 1870 AND TWO CONTINENTAL PIN-FIRE REVOLVERS the first with rifled sighted barrel formed with a long raised flat, engraved top-strap incorporating the back-sight, engraved cylinder struck with Liège proof, folding trigger, engraved frame with loading gate on the right, ivory butt, engraved iron trigger-guard and engraved iron butt-cap; the second with octagonal sighted barrel, engraved cylinder and frame, and carved butt (rusted); and the third plain (areas of pitting) the first: 15.2 cm; 6 in barrel (3) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey
˜A FINE SOUTHEAST ASIAN DAGGER (KRIS), BALI, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURYwith fine wavy blade of pattern-welded blued steel widening towards the forte, chiselled on each face along the central rib with a Naga with gaping head at the base, the forte enriched with gold foliage and beasts (small patches of rust), silver selut set with red pastes, and finely carved ivory grip formed of the seated figure of Nawasari on his tumpal throne, clasping a Naga in one hand and with the Nagapushpa on his shoulder37.3 cm; 14 3/4 in bladeThe Nagapushpa is the flower of Nagasari, the tree symbol of Shiva and Uma. It is also called the flower of the Maitreya, the Buddha of the future.
˜THREE SOUTHEAST ASIAN SWORDS (DHA), BURMESE OR THAI, A BURMESE DHA DAGGER, AND TWO CONTINENTAL EPÉES, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURYthe first with slightly curved single-edged blade, chased silver ferrule and ivory grip (cracked); in its wooden scabbard encased in sheet silver; the second with curved single-edged blade decorated with a slender panel of silver scrollwork at the forte on each face, chased white metal ferule and conical pommel and ivory grip, in its wooden scabbard; the third decorated with silver scrollwork along the greater part of its length on each face, the hilt comprising a white metal ferrule decorated with beadwork and chased conical pommel and the grip formed of sheet copper alloy inlaid with scrollwork and petals; the fourth with short single-edged blade, silver ferrule, ivory grip, in its silver-encased scabbard; the fifth and sixth of characteristic type, each struck with a mark at the forte, figure-of-eight brass hilts ovoid pommels and fishskin-covered gripsthe first: 26.5 cm; 10 ½ in blade(6)
˜[WA] A RARE DETACHED INDIAN CARVED IVORY HILT FOR A TALWAR, 19TH CENTURYof separate pieces, comprising langets, a pair of quillons with bulbous terminals, integral grip, large disc pommel with domed button with small pierced finial (repaired cracks, rubbed), finely carved over its entire surface with symmetrical designs of flowers and foliage17.2 cm; 6 3/4 in overallAll proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection
A Chinese ivory-ground embroidered silk robe, Jifu, Qing DynastyThe summer robe woven with a peacock and peahen amidst a profusion of flowers and birds above a lishiu wave band, with further birds and flowers to the back and sleeves, all on a pale ivory coloured ground, 108cm (42 1/2in) long, together with an embroidered silk panel, of rectangular outline and worked in gold couched thread with two roundels featuring dragons amid clouds and a 壽 shou symbol, against a black ground, 95cm x 59cm. (2)Condition report: Generally good overall. Some minor stains to the outside - not disfiguring. Some minor stains and discolouring to the inside. No obvious holes, tares or repairs. Button loops a little stretched.
Portrait miniature of an officer of the 15th Hussarssigned 'by J Drummond/1823 / this size 5 Guineas' (on the reverse of the mount card)watercolour on ivory6.7 x 5.5cmFootnote: While the miniature is dated 1823, the uniform shown is of an earlier pattern as worn circa 1815. This is likely to be in commemoration of service at Waterloo, as indicated by the sitter’s Waterloo medal.Condition report: 13 x 11cm (framed)
Portrait miniature of Lieutenant Andrew Hugh Houstoun of Clerkington, half-length, wearing the uniform of the 7th Hussars, holding a fur hussar cap under his right arminscribed with the artist's name, address, and identity of the sitter (to the reverse)watercolour on ivory 12.5 x 10.5cmFootnote: Houston served with the 7th Hussars between 1826 and 1831.Condition report: 29 x 26cm (framed)
Portrait miniature of a member of the Adye family, in the uniform of an officer of the Royal Artillery, c. 1795signed 'W S Lethbridge Pinxt / no. 96 Strand / London' (to the reverse)watercolour on ivory8 x 6cmProvenance:By descent in the Adye familyCondition report: The ivory support remains flat and sits nicely against the glass. It is backed with paper which is inscribed the artist's name and address. There is some surface dirt and scuffs marks around the edges. 9 x 7cm (framed)
Portrait miniature of Lieutenant the Hon. Ferdinand Curzon in the uniform of a subaltern in the grenadier company of the 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot, c.1818watercolour on ivory7 x 5.5cmFootnote: The verso inscription 'the Hon de Clinton/ The 23 Reg./ April 17th. 1815' is presumably a mis-transcription of an earlier label. The Hon. Ferdinand Curzon was commissioned Lieutenant in the 53rd Foot in 1818.Condition report: 11.5 x 10cm (framed)large chip to the left side of the frame - approximately 6cm in length.
Three portrait miniatures; to include, a young gentleman wearing a blue jacket with his hair worn en queue, watercolour on ivory, unframed 6.5 x 5cm; a young lady wearing a pink dress and a lace veil, watercolour on ivory, 4.5 x 3.5cm; and another of a lady, watercolour on ivory, 3.3 x 2.7cm (3)Provenance: Property of the late Michael Stennett, Suffolk
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