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Click here to subscribeA group of The Arms & Armour Society journals, a quantity of Wallis & Wallis auction catalogues and a further group of Military Historical Society bulletins housed in leather bag.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationMixed condition, catalogues quite heavily worn.
A miniature sabre with brass hilt to wirework grip, blade length 49cm, in brass mounted leather scabbard, and a further side-arm/miniature sword, the crossguard featuring shell and anchor to either side, lacking scabbard (2).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationGeneral heavy wear throughout, both blades pitted. The sabre also with surface corrosion, deterioration to the grip, deterioration to the scabbard, etc.
HARRISON BROTHERS & HOWSON CUTLERS TO HIS MAJESTY SHEFFIELD; an oversized military issued folding knife with stamped broad arrow and date 1945, length when extended 39cm.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationSurface scuffs, pitting, general wear, some chips to handle, etc.
GERBER; an Applegate-Fairbairn special commemorative limited edition set of three combat knives produced in 1997 to recognise the contribution of Colonel Rex Applegate and William Fairbairn to the design of combat knives, made by Böker of Solingen, the two larger blades further stamped AF 2286/3000, offered with a signed photograph of Colonel Rex Applegate.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.
WILLIAM RODGERS OF SHEFFIELD; a Fairbairn-Sykes Commando dagger with typical ribbed grip, blade length 15.7cm, in brass mounted leather scabbard.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationSome scratches to blade, rubbing to the blackened finish of the hilt. Some knocks, scrapes, scratches, general wear, distress to the scabbard.
A Scottish Regimental bandman's dirk with crown to pommel, blade length 28cm (unmarked), and two sgian-dubh examples, the first with white metal and hallmarked silver mounts featuring Celtic knots and further stylised devices to scabbard, hallmark Edinburgh 1905, the third inscribed 'Egypt' beneath sphinx and the scabbard inscribed to brass mount '2nd Bn. O.O. Cameron Highrs. Bala 1.10.16.', the pommel set with orange coloured glass stone (3).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationGeneral wear, some deterioration in places; part of silver mounted sgian-dubh scabbard perished and lost; orange coloured glass stone to pommel of second sgian-dubh chipped.
THE LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT; a good group of badges including two helmet/shako plates, a Second Volunteer Battalion cap badge and further cap badges and shoulder titles including Sixth and Eighth Liverpool Volunteer Battalions, two Liverpool Pals examples, Liverpool Scottish, etc.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationGeneral wear. The roundal of the brass coloured North Lancashire shako/helmet plate is loose, this will need some attention. The loop fittings and sliders certainly appear to be present on the majority of the badges. Sliders and lugs appear to be present. The roundal of the brass coloured Loyal North Lancashire helemet plate is loose, this may require attention, the badge is hallmarked silver.
A 19th century or earlier Scottish dirk with brass mounts and well carved wooden grip bearing Celtic knot devices, the blade unmarked, length 43.5cm (lacking scabbard).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationPitting and general heavy wear to blade. Some further scuffs to the hilt section.
Four knives/daggers, the largest a sawback example with stamped marks to blade base, the brass guard inscribed 'Lancashire Fusiliers 47th Foot', blade length 24.8cm, the smallest example with scrimshaw scene depicting an attempt to save a drowning man in rough scenes to handle, three with horn handle and one with wooden handle, two with scabbards (4).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationGeneral surface wear.
Four daggers including a parrying-type example, the brass hilted example stamped to blade 'In Toledo', the other blades apparently unmarked, largest blade length 29.5cm (all lacking scabbards) (4).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationHeavy general wear throughout.
A group of boxed/cased collector's knives with two limited edition examples, including a limited edition by Buck Knives tribute to Wyatt Erp no.311 with certificate, and a further Buck Navajo Chief example, a Winchester hunting-type knife with scabbard, a Böker operation Nimrod example, etc.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.
Five kukri knives, one stamped to the blade base 'HW45', two with scabbards and two smaller related knives (7).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationHeavy wear throughout, pitting, surface corrosion, scratches, etc. One blade covered in tinfoil and from the visible parts beneath looks to be in very poor condition.
A late 19th century Chassepot-type military issue bayonet, the fullered blade with War Department stamps, broad arrow and VR beneath crown, blade length 57.5cm, in brass mounted leather scabbard with frog, the scabbard stamped CA.09.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationSome nicks, scratches, marks, some further scuffs to the leather, etc.
A 19th century chassepot-type military issue bayonet, the fullered blade with War Department, broad arrow and VR beneath crown marks, blade length 57.5cm, the quillon numbered 1144 to checkered grip, in metal mounted leather scabbard with canvas frog.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationNo visible numbers on the scabbard, some pitting marks, scuffs, scrapes and general wear.
A late 19th/early 20th century Chassepot-type bayonet, the fullered blade bearing bust of knight mark possibly for a Solingen manufacture, length 57.5cm, the quillon further stamped DBRA to ribbed brass grip, lacking scabbard.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationPitting, some surface corrosion, heavy scrapes, scuffs and general wear.
LANCASHIRE VOLUNTEERS; a good group of badges including five helmet/shako plates comprising Second, Eighth and Ninth Rifle Volunteers, a further enamelled example and Seventh Lancashire Artillery Volunteers, also a Mounted Rifle Volunteers example, with further cap badges and shoulder titles for Manchester University, Liverpool College, Stonyhurst College, Fourth Lancashire Rifles, Seventh Royal Lancashire Militia, Lancashire Hussars, etc, and a large gilt metal helmet plate featuring three lions passants beneath crown for the Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationLight general wear. The lions are now loose from the larger latterly mentioned helmet plate. Some deterioration in silvering, some knocks, misshaping, etc.
A German WWII Kriegsmarine bayonet for the battleship Prinz Eugen, the blade etched 'Kriegsmarine zur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit' to one side and 'Schlachtschiff "Prinz Eugen"' to the other, with swastika, stamped manufacturer's mark for Hörster and numbered 5145 to ribbed grip with further etched swastika above fouled anchor, blade length 24.8cm, in metal scabbard stamped 'cof 43'.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationNibbles to blade edge, scuffs, marks and general wear.
A collection of ceramics, glass and decorative items including a Carltonware fruit bowl decorated with a chinoiserie scene against a Rouge Royal type ground, diameter 26cm, a smaller but similarly decorated twin handled dish, diameter 12.5cm, a Royal Doulton figure of Winston Churchill HN3057, a Lladro figure of a young monk and a dove, a Marshall Taplow Whitehall Distillery character jug, a bronzed resin figure after Karin Johnson, etc.Additional InformationThe large Carltonware bowl with slight rubbing to gilding and a few light and small surface scratches to the glaze but nothing serious. The smaller Carlonware bowl with a couple of light glaze scratches but nothing serious. The rim of one of the glass dwarf candlesticks is chipped, the female bust has been resprayed throughout and this has started to flake and the Taplow jug is grubby and with general age wear throughout.
Three late 19th/early 20th century socket bayonets with indistinct markings, possibly Middle Eastern, one with brass mounted leather scabbard (3).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationAll would benefit from attention and restoration, two particularly oxidised and pitted. Heavy general wear throughout.
A late 19th/early 20th century British military issued socket bayonet with stamped broad arrow and further marks, blade length 54.5cm, in brass mounted leather scabbard with frog.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationSome pitting, general marks and wear, some distress to leather, etc. Postage for this lot would be a tube.
A 19th century Royal Naval short arm, the blade with etched decoration featuring crests and fouled anchor with star of St David to base, blade length 47.5cm, the guard with acorn finials and further fouled anchor to wirework leather grip, the hilt terminating in lion head with ring, with brass mounted leather scabbard.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationSome rubbing to the etched detail, some loss in definition of detail. A production fault to the guard, where there is a small crack, further scuffs, scrapes and general wear.
EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT; a good group of badges including four helmet/shako plates, one gilt with applied white metal ribbon inscribed 'The East Lancashire Regiment', two First and Second Volunteer Battalion examples, two further smaller First and Second Volunteer Battalion examples, further smaller sized including a Second Nottinghamshire example.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationAppear in good condition, some light general wear, tarnish, etc.
An 18th century or earlier German short sword, the tapered fullered blade inscribed 'Gio Guillm Kaiser' to one side and 'Allemania' to the other, blade length 38cm, to domed and shaped guard, walnut grip and spherical pommel (lacking scabbard).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationHeavily pitted and worn throughout, some nibbles to blade, some surface oxidisation. The grip section loose, further chips to the grip. Would benefit from some attention and restoration.
A 19th century French 1816 Pattern pioneer's gladius-type short/side-arm, the brass cross guard numbered 316 to ribbed grip and swollen pommel, blade length 47cm, in brass mounted leather scabbard.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationSome chips, nibbles and pitting, heavy general wear throughout. Some knocks and misshaping also.
A 19th century French 1816 Pattern pioneer's gladius-type short/side-arm, blade length 48cm, the quillon numbered 947 to one side and 199 to the other, to ribbed grip and swollen pommel (lacking scabbard).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationBlade with surface corrosion, nibbles, hilt section with knocks, scuffs, scrapes and general heavy wear throughout.
Four swords including a shortarm with engraved figures and Latin phrases to both sides including 'Pro Fide et Patria', blade length 44cm, to simple cross guard in leather scabbard, and a tulwar with calligraphy/stylised detail to blade, in brass and velvet mounted scabbard (4).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationHeavy general wear throughout.
A 19th century German court sword, the tempered and fullered blade named in gilt 'F. Höpfner' above crowned eagle crest, further signed and gilt decorated to reverse 'Eisenhauer Damaststahl', blade length 81cm, to partly hinged brass guard with wirework grip and tapered pommel, in brass mounted leather scabbard.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationSome surface marks and blemishes to the blade, build-up of dirt, dust, some tarnish and discolouration to the hilt. Leather somewhat distressed with some knocks to brassware scabbard.
Three 19th century court swords comprising a Thomson & Son of Glasgow example with etched decoration to the blade, blade length 78.5cm, to shaped and cross guard with wirework grip to crown pommel, in brass mounted leather scabbard, a Brown & Son of London example with etched foliate decoration to blade, blade length 73.5cm, the shaped guard with VR cipher, lacking scabbard and a simpler unmarked example (3).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationThe first sword with some marks to blade, light general surface wear, some scuffs, pitting marks, etc. The second sword with some surface corrosion to the blade, guard loose, some chips and deterioration to the grip, pommel loose. The third sword with somewhat heavier wear, general in nature.
A 19th century Continental court-type sword, the partly blued fullered blade with engraved gilt detail including laurel wreath, spears, crown and indistinct monogram (possibly GR), further inscribed to base back Solingen, blade length 81cm, to partly hinged brass guard and wirework grip with tapered and scrolled pommel, with partial brass mounted leather scabbard (scabbard af).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationThe scabbard had seized and was extremely tightly attached to the blade - there are subsequently leather residues to the blade. Some further marks, rubbing, pitting and blemishes. Will need attention, further build-up of dust and dirt. The upper section of the guard slightly loose, some further knocks, nibbles, pitting and tarnish. Scabbard af as stated, now in three parts and effectively af.
SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT; a good group of badges including a Second Battalion colour-belt badge mounted on a white metal, multi-rayed and faceted star with partial blue enamelling to centre, two helmet/shako plates and further cap badges including First and Second Volunteer Battalion examples.Footnote: For another example of a South Lancashire colour-belt badge, see Messrs Spink auction 18002 lot 579.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationSome damage and loss to the enamelling to centre of the belt badge. Further general wear.
A 19th century court-type sword, the tapered blade length 80cm, to figure of eight guard and cord wrapped grip, also a small cutlass/shortarm with wirework grip (latter af) (2).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationLatter blade with hole in damaged, guard loose, heavily worn, the wirework grip is a modern addition. The first sword cloth wrapped grip almost certainly a later addition, some pitting, marks and general wear.
A circa 1700 Venetian schiavona sword, the blade with partially inlaid engraved motif, blade length 96cm, to distinctive pierced basket guard and ribbed grip to shaped pommel (af).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationThe blade has some quite sizeable losses. The hilt has unfortunately suffered some damage and loss, as well as spot repairs. Grip possibly associated, further pitting and general heavy wear.
A circa 18th century Scottish basket hilt broadsword, the double fullered blade with stamped mark 'L' within circle, with wirework leather grip to shaped pommel, blade length 96.5cm.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationSome pitting, knocks, some deterioration to the grip, further general wear, etc throughout.
A 19th century or earlier Scottish basket hilt sword with fullered blade, blade length 75cm, to wirework cloth wrapped grip and shaped pommel, with metal mounted leather scabbard.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationNibbles and pitting to blade, appears to have been polished. The grip with cracks and damage, losses to the surface wrapping. Pitting to the guard, some further distress to the scabbard, some dents and knocks, etc.
IN THE MANNER OF ANDREA FERRARA; a basket hilt sword with multi-fullered blade bearing inscription 'Andria Ferira' to both sides, blade length 82cm, the pierced guard bearing unusual engraved faces or masks to ribbed grip and shaped pommel (lacking scabbard).Andrea Ferrara was a highly esteemed Italian swordsmith brought to Scotland by King James IV to instruct Scottish sword makers on current designs in Renaissance Europe.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationPitting and general heavy wear to blade and hilt, some surface corrosion as well. Grip possibly replaced or later redone. We are unable to give an age for this lot. For age we would cautiously suggest 18th century or earlier.
A 19th century or earlier sword with figure of eight guard (af), to shaped hilt and pommel, blade length 87cm (for restoration).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationThere is a hole to the larger section of the guard, lower section of the hilt is not attached to the pommel. Further general wear, will require attention and restoration.
JOHANN JUSTUS RUNKEL OF SOLINGEN; a late 18th century German sword, the fullered blade with etched decoration including British coat of arms, length 81cm, to openwork guard, lacquered wooden grip and shaped pommel (lacking scabbard).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationSome nibbles to blade as well as pitting, similar condition to hilt. Deterioration to the lacquer of the grip, further general wear and tear.
Two 19th century sabres, the first blade inscribed 'Jonnie' with later engraving to the letter J, blade signed to base 'F. W. Holler Solingen', blade length 83.5cm, to simple guard and wrapped grip, the second unmarked to ribbed grip (both lacking scabbards) (2).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationGeneral heavy wear, the second blade particularly pitted with chips, losses and nibbles. Both hilt sections again heavily worn, deterioration to the wrapping of the first blade. Small holes to the grip of the second blade. Both in need of attention and restoration.
A 19th century or earlier sword, blade length 87.5cm, with large pierced guard to wirework shagreen grip (lacking scabbard).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationPitting, some small nibbles, surface corrosion to the guard. Further general wear and some discolouration and slight deterioration to the shagreen.
A late 19th/early 20th century infantry sword (for restoration), the fullered blade with proof slug to base, with pierced guard to wirework shagreen grip, with checkered back strap, blade length 85cm (lacking scabbard).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationFor restoration, blade with rust and pitting. Significant rubbing and wear to the nickel plated hilt section, some further impacts, deterioration to shagreen, etc. Appears unmarked apart from the proof slug.
ATTRIBUTED TO J E BLECKMANN; a 19th century Naval issue cutlass bayonet, the blade stamped with BM within bow and arrow to base, blade length 17cm, with substantial guard to checkered bayonet-type grip, with metal mounted leather scabbard.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationGeneral wear throughout, some pitting to blade, some knocks and further pitting to hilt section, distress to leather.
AUG LUNEBURG OF KIEL; a 19th century Royal Naval officer's dress sabre, the pipe back blade with part damascened finish and signed to back base with twin squirrel stamped mark, blade length 78cm, the partly hinged brass guard bearing fouled anchor against acorn and leaf ground and inscribed underneath 'Pohland' (possibly), to wirework ivory hilt and brass back strap terminating in lion head pommel bearing two associated red coloured glass eyes, in associated two-ring metal scabbard.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationSome rubbing and marks to the blade, natural hairlines to the ivory, some further small chips and knocks. Tarnish and discolouration, as well as general wear, dust and dirt - especially to the hilt section. Scabbard heavily worn and should be considered af, has numerous holes, rust, corrosion and knocks. Scabbard is not original to the sword.
A late 19th/early 20th century light infantry (Rifles) sabre with fullered blade, blade length 83cm, to pierced brass guard bearing crest to wirework shagreen grip (lacking scabbard).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationSome rubbing and surface marks to blade, some pitting, some knocks and misshaping to the guard. Some discolouration and general wear to the shagreen.
An 1831 Pattern General Officer's mameluke sabre, the blade with etched decoration including VR cipher and crossed baton and sabre to reverse, apparently unsigned, blade length 78cm, the brass cross guard with repeated baton and sabre crest to ivory hilt, with two-ring brass scabbard.Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationSome rubbing to etched detail - particularly the lower section of the blade. Chip and loss to ivory hilt, one upper corner, some further hairline cracks throughout. Some knocks and dents, as well as pitting to the scabbard.
A Continental cup hilt rapier, the tapered blade stamped '[...] In Toleto' to one side and 'Toi [?] As Aialas' to the other, blade length 93cm, to domed guard and turned wooden grip (lacking scabbard).Provenance: The Captain Allan Marshall Collection.Additional InformationThe hilt loose, lower section no longer attached to the pommel. The grip possibly replaced, the hilt possibly associated to the blade, although both the blade and the hilt are of significant age. Further surface pitting, rubbing to detail, further general wear.
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