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Lot 1898
9th-12th century AD. A bronze openwork scabbard chape formed as a quadruped standing with pellet detail to the flanks and limbs, band to the muzzle; Baltic workmanship. 33 grams, 51mm (2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired before 1990. Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate LX. Fine condition, usage wear. [No Reserve]
Lot 1486
1st-3rd century AD. An iron pugio dagger, handle with rivets to the top for securing bone or wooden handle, blade curving in near the base and flaring out half way along and tapering to a point; iron cingulum scabbard with inlaid decoration in the form of three rectangular panels with petalled rosettes in the centre of each; ring to the side for attachment to belt; decorative rivets along the edge. 563 grams, 27-33cm (10 1/2 - 13"). Property of a European gentleman living in the UK; formerly in a private collection formed in the 1990s. See Feugere, M. Weapons of the Romans, Stroud, 1993, pp. 126-128 for a discussion on the pugio dagger. The pugio was a dagger used by Roman soldiers as a sidearm. It seems likely that the pugio was intended as an auxiliary weapon for the soldiers but officials of the empire also took to wearing ornate daggers in the performance of their offices, and some would wear concealed daggers as a defence against contingencies. The dagger was a common weapon of assassination and suicide; for example, the conspirators who stabbed Julius Caesar used pugiones. References to the pugio are common in the literature of the Empire, especially in Tacitus and Suetonius. Tacitus reports that Gnaeus Domitius Corbulo had a soldier executed for not wearing a sword while digging a trench and another for wearing only a pugio in the same activity. This does not mean however, that the pugio was carried universally and a study of 1st century AD figural tombstones reveals that there were certainly soldiers who did not carry the pugio. It is not known whether it was simply an optional weapon or if it was issued only to soldiers with certain duties and not to soldiers who were not seen to need it. The evidence of a preserved 1st century AD writing tablet also reveals that some cavalrymen carried the pugio. Fine condition. [2]
Lot 269
A 19th century ivory handled Kris The florally carved handle with a cabochon stone inset mount, the scabbard with a wooden collar above the embossed unmarked white metal scabbard. 48 cm long. CONDITION REPORTS: Some staining and splits to handle, brass mount loose, some cabochons lacking, wear and some rust damage to blade, some denting and small splits to scabbard, general wear.
Lot 1743
12th-13th century AD. A bronze scabbard chape with trefoil lateral arms, on both sides a pair of standing figures from profile holding a central spear; incised rib detail to the bases, knob to the underside. 39.83 grams, 50mm (2"). Property of a German gentleman; acquired on the European art market in the 1990s. Fine condition. [No Reserve]
Lot 72
A Prototype WW2 Divers Knife, made by Siebe Gorman & Co., the blade is a modified version of a Fairbairn Sykes (Commando Knife) and the blade has never been sharpened. Blade measures 6" and overall the knife and scabbard are 15" long. Provenance: The Vendor's father was Sales Manager for Siebe Gorman in the 1960's.PROVENANCETo Whom It May ConcernRe: Divers KnifeSometime in the late 1950's my father left the Fire Brigade and began working for a company in Salford, Manchester called John Morris and Sons. The company manufactured and sold fire equipment - anything from a whistle to a complete fire engine.During the 1960's John Morris and Sons were taken over by Siebe Gorman & Co, who in turn were eventually bought by Chubb Fire. My father ended up as Sales Director of Chubb Fire until his retirement.The prototype divers’ knife was one of a number of knives, axes and helmets on display in the Manchester boardroom and the knife ended up in my father’s possession.My sister thinks that she was told that the knife was the first prototype, but was rejected, as the section where the strap should be attached was on the knife rather than the scabbard!
Lot 845
Second World War Nazi Naval officers' dress dagger, by E. & F. Horster Solingen, with etched blade decorated with foulded anchors and dolphins - retaining most original polish with scabbard with lightning flash decoration CONDITION REPORT Good original condition - some minor scratches to grip plastic, scabbard is dent free. Retaining most original polish to blade
Lot 800
Rare Second World War Chinese presentation Air Force officer's sword presented by the Chinese President, General Chiang Kai-Shek in 1945 to Air Vice Marshall L A Pattinson, KBE, CB, DSO, MC, DFC, who was head of the R.A.F. Training Mission to the Chinese Air Force during the Second World War. The sword with gilt brass eagle's head hilt with shagreen grip, original dress knot, plated fullered blade with Chinese inscription in gilt brass mounted plated scabbard, with original red silk sword bag. Sold with presentation Chinese silk Air Force Victory banner battle flag with inscription dated 1944, in original wrapping, 59cm x 75cm and label - 'To Air Vice Marshal L. A. Pattinson from the students of the No. 4 Course Staff College book Air Combats', illustrated Chinese Air Force - first edition 1947 (3) CONDITION REPORT The blade measures approx 69cm in length
Lot 801
Good Victorian British Naval Flag officers' sword with gilt copper Gothic hilt and lion's head pommel retaining nearly all original gilding, shagreen grip, original dress knot, curved fullered blade etched with crowned fouled anchor and Royal arms and scrolls - retaining a lot of original polish, in gilt brass mounted leather scabbard with oak leaf bands denoting flag rank CONDITION REPORT There is no maker's name on the blade
Lot 802
Georgian 1796 pattern Infantry Officers' sword with gilt copper boatshell hilt with engraved presentation inscription to guard - 'Honorary Reward Cadet Company, Barraset 17th April 1811 H. B. Henderson Cadet', straight fullered blade with engraved decoration and approximately 50% of original blue and gilt decoration in brass mounted leather scabbard
Lot 803
Victorian 1821 pattern Light Cavalry Officers' sword with three-bar hilt, curved fullered blade with etched crowned VR cipher and scrollwork, in steel scabbard CONDITION REPORT Sound original condition - some pitting and wear to blade and sharpened, hilt and scabbard lightly rust stained overall
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