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Lot 367
A GOLD MOUNTED GEORGIAN PRESENTATION SWORD, 81.5cm blade etched with foliage, the Royal arms, GR cypher, various classical figures and stands of arms, the gold hilt with double shell guard embossed with the regimental arms and the arms of the recipient, the knuckle guard in the form of two entwined serpents, bold lion's head pommel with ruby eyes, the mane forming the backpiece, all in one piece with the gold grip, contained in its leather scabbard with gold mounts embossed with stands of arms, the reverse of the locket engraved with the lengthy inscription, gold hallmarks for Ray and Montague. Lower part of the scabbard and chape lacking. The inscription reads "This sword was Presented on 14 April A.D.1806 To Col. Sir John Eamer Kt & C & C & C by the Officers, Non Commissioned Officers and Privates of the Royal East London Militia in Testimony of their Attachment to him as their Commanding Officer and their Esteem for him as a Gentleman & a Soldier and proudly to record the Sentiments of Triumph they share with him in his highly honourable Acquittal pronounced by a General Court Martial on ten charges preferred against him by Capt Will Ayres who with four other Officers were in Consequence Displaced from the Regt by the express command of the Sovereign". John Eamer was a wholesale grocer who dealt in sugar imported from the West Indies. His success led to him becoming Sheriff of London in 1794. He was knighted and became Lord Mayor of London in 1801. He was appointed Colonel of the Royal East London Militia on 28th April 1803. In 1805 he was charged with "Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman" by some junior officers who complained of bullying and abusive behaviour. Sir John was acquitted although he was cautioned to be more guarded in his future language towards the Officers of his Regiment. Sold with further research.
Lot 370
A GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SABRE, 77.5cm curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, flowers of the union, crowned Royal arms, crowned GR cypher and maker's scroll for REDDELL & BATE, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt, wire bound ivory grip, contained in its copper mounted leather scabbard. Locket lacking. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference SM8REGQJ.
Lot 372
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 83cm curved blade retaining some original polish, etched with a panel of scrolling foliage and WARRANTED, a further etched panel containing the initials JCC over WYC, stamped Osborn, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard with shaped mounts. Scabbard rings replaced.
Lot 376
AN UNUSUAL 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 76.5cm blade of stiff incurved triangular section, regulation gilt hilt with lion's head pommel, the langets cast with crowned fouled anchors, wire bound ebony grip, contained in its leather covered wooden scabbard with linear gilt and brass mounts, the locket signed Brunn, Sword Cutler to the Prince Regent, 56 Charing Cross, London.
Lot 377
AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 76cm blade etched with foliage, a stand of arms and crowned GR cypher, regulation copper gilt hilt with plain pommel, the langets engraved with fouled anchors, plain pommel, wire bound black fishskin grip, contained in its copper mounted leather scabbard, the locket signed Stephens, St George's Sq., Portsea. Scabbard broken in two.
Lot 378
A GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SPADROON, 81cm double fullered blade with clipped back point, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow and looping sideguard, stepped pommel, reeded ivory grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard incised with geometric designs. One old repair to scabbard leather. Ivory Submission Reference 79X6ZPVS.
Lot 379
AN UNUSUAL MAMELUKE STYLE SABRE OF TIPU SULTAN INTEREST, 71cm blade, brass mounted hilt with trophy tiger's head pommel decorated with the bubri design favoured by Tipu Sultan and his guards, recurved crossguard, the ecusson cast with a slung bugle horn, horn grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, old repair to leather. The pommel presumably was taken from a captured sword. The characteristics of the pommel are not dissimilar to that of the on the sword of Captain Mackay in the National War Museum in Scotland and the gem set gilt one sold in these rooms from the state of Captain William Moffatt.
Lot 381
AN 1834 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER'S SWORD TO GENERAL VILLIERS HATTON, 80.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 35791 for 1898, etched with scrolling foliage, crossed swords and batons, laurel wreaths, owner's name, maker's panel and EVIIR cyphers, regulation gilt hilt with two-piece riveted ivory grips, contained in its plated steel scabbard, some lifting, complete with chamois bag. Major General Villiers Hatton CB (1852-1914), commanding officer of 1st Bn Grenadier Guards, mentioned in despatches after taking part in the Nile Expedition in the Mahdist War, also Commander of the British troops in South China. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference TEB3Z92H
Lot 382
A GOOD 1897 REGIMENTAL PATTERN NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 39452 for 1902, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs and battle honours, owner's initials MMC, EVIIR cypher and the Royal arms, regulation pierced plated hilt incorporating the Royal cypher and applied with the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated scabbard. Sold with a small amount of research detailing Lieutenant Malcolm Methven Carlisle who joined the 2nd Battalion in January 1904 and died in May 1906.
Lot 390
A VICTORIAN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm pipe backed blade with spear point, regulation copper gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted brown leather scabbard. Repair to scabbard leather, blade grey stained.
Lot 399
A WATERLOO PERIOD FRENCH CUIRASSIER'S SWORD, 95.5cm double fullered blade, slightly curving towards the spear point, etched to the back edge and dated 1814, various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation brass three bar hilt with various Ordnance stamps, wire bound leather grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard.
Lot 403
AN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 80cm pipe backed blade with spear point, etched in panels with a crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, bold lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 405
A SECOND WAR PERIOD NAVAL AIR FORCE SWORD, 79cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor, regulation brass hilt, the folding side guard stamped with the owner's name K.S.L. Bell, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. Bell was a trained Swordfish pilot who was killed in action during a bombing raid on Maritza aerodrome on Rhodes.
Lot 406
A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 80cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor, Royal arms and maker's panel for GIEVE, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot.
Lot 407
A GVR NAVAL OFFICER'S DIRK BY WILKINSON, 45.75cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor, crowned GVR cypher and maker's panels, regulation brass hilt, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with owner's initials JLM, remnant knot.
Lot 409
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 79cm blade etched with oak leaves and ropes, crowned fouled anchor, crowned Royal arms, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted black leather scabbard.
Lot 412
A GOOD FIRST WAR PERIOD TURKISH MODEL 1909 INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 40cm clean flattened diamond section blade engraved in script Allah Bizimle (God with Us) and with maker's mark, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and ribbed wooden grip, contained in its blued steel scabbard, complete with knot. A good clean example.
Lot 413
A GOOD VICTORIAN SCOTTISH COURT SWORD, 80.5cm clean blade by BESCH & CO., etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and crossed lances, characteristic gilt hilt, the down turned guard applied with a crowned VR cypher within a thistle wreath, D-shaped knuckle bow, crown pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard decorated with thistles, complete with bullion knot.
Lot 415
AN IRISH VICTORIAN COURT SWORD, 78cm clean blade by BISHOP OF CORK, etched with scrolling foliage, shamrock and crossed lances, characteristic gilt hilt, the guard applied with a crowned VR cypher within a shamrock wreath, D-shaped knuckle bow, crown pommel, wire bound grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot.
Lot 416
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD, 83.5cm blade decorated with stands of arms and scrolling foliage all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with heart-shaped shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, spherical pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
Lot 418
A SKULL HILT MASONIC SWORD, 72cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage and Masonic symbols, maker's panel for TOYE & CO., characteristic plated brass hilt, the guard in the form of crossed bones, skull pommel, copper wire bound grip, contained in its plated brass mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 424
AN 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 82.5cm blade by CATER & CO, LONDON, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, laurel wreaths and crossed swords and batons, regulation brass hilt with two-piece riveted ivory grips, contained in its brass scabbard. Ivory Submission Reference FLJ31K7G.
Lot 428
AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO THE OXFORDSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY, 89cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 27915 for 1887, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and maker's panel, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard, complete with bag. Made for Captain Cecil William Boyle (1853-1900), born Westminster, London 16th March 1853, educated Clifton College and University College, Oxford. Played cricket and rugby for his college and later internationally. Joined the Oxfordshire Hussars, (the same regiment as Winston Churchill), before being appointed Lieutenant in the Imperial Yeomanry. Served in the Boer War, taking thirty of his own horses to Africa with him. Killed fighting against French volunteers at Boshof, 5th April 1900, the first member of the Imperial Yeomanry to be killed in action.
Lot 461
THE SWORD AND HEADDRESS OF MAJOR JOHN WILLIAM BROOKE TINDALL 3RD BATTALION THE 7TH RAJPUT REGIMENT, 82cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 60417 for 1926, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms, GRI cyphers and owner's initials J.W.B.T, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard, complete with knot, bag, 2 x plated scabbards, spare field service scabbard, worn swagger stick and a further plated 7th Rajput Regiment example, together with two hat tins containing, the first containing an Officer's peaked cap with canvas cover, badge to the VII RAJPUT REGIMENT, inter-war pith helmet of "Bombay Bowler" type by Asquith & Lord, another "The Conforma" and a quilted or "Cawnpore Tent" example, the second tin containing leather gaiters, khaki linen trousers, white linen mess jacket and waistcoat, white pith helmet and a khaki pith helmet with cloth divisional badge. Assorted rank pips and crowns, regimental buttons, three pairs of shoulder titles or pagri badges - 7 RAJPUT and a pair of officer's white metal Katar dagger collar badges to the 7th Rajput, three white metal Tyndale family crest plaid brooches and a white metal elephant charm. Major J. W. B. Tindall of the 3/7th Rajput Regiment was killed on operations, by a sniper, in the Khaisora Valley in September 1936. (Parcel)
Lot 525
A CLEAN 18TH CENTURY PINCH OF SNUFF BASKET HILTED BACK SWORD, 91.5cm clean fullered blade retaining most of its original polish, characteristic hilt composed of flattened round bars forming five and a half full panels of crosses with foliate vertical terminals and with a vacant rein panel, flattened half bun-shaped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip with Turk's heads, contained in its steel scabbard engraved with the maker's name J. Read & Sons. See British Basket-Hilted Swords by Cyril Mazansky pg 171-174. The term "Pinch of Snuff" derives from a series of mid 18th Century portraits of officer's carrying swords with similar hilts, one such portrait entitled "A Pinch of Snuff" by Delacour depicts Malcolm Macpherson of Phoness who fought with the 78th Regiment as a Volunteer.
Lot 532
AN 18TH CENTURY CUT STEEL HILTED SMALLSWORD, 68.5cm triangular section incurved blade, characteristic hilt, the pierced upturned shell guard decorated with panels of scrolling foliage, D-shaped knuckle guard and pierced pommel decorated to match, wire bound grip with turk's heads, contained in its tooled leather scabbard with localised repair.
Lot 540
A SCOTTISH REGIMENTAL BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD TO THE GORDON HIGHLANDERS, 61cm blade etched with three panels, the first WARRANTED, the second GORDON HIGHLANDERS the last Presented to A Macintosh Esq by the officer's and men as a mark of respect following his gallant conduct in the Crimea 6th of May 1855, regulation brass hilt composed of rounded bars united by saltire form plates, dome pommel, red baize faced chamois liner, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 550
A SCOTTISH REGIMENTAL PIPER'S DIRK, 30cm blade with faceted back edge, etched with scrolling foliage and thistles, Ordnance stamps to the forte, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with carved basket weave wooden grip, the collar stamped 2 RH 9, contained in its white metal mounted scabbard decorated with thistles, the locket stamped 2 RH 47.
Lot 551
AN EARLY TO MID 20TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK, 29.5cm blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt, carved basket weave wooden grip set with studs, the pommel with faceted orange stone, contained in its white metal mounted scabbard complete with companion knife and fork.
Lot 552
A 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK, 31cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic hilt with white metal thistle mounts, carved basket weave wooden grip, the pommel set with a faceted citrine stone, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, decorated to match, complete with companion knife and fork. Leather covering worn, lifting and with losses. The throat mount is engraved with the crest and motto of the Wilson Clan and the bi-knife bears the maker's name of Turner.
Lot 603
A CLEAN SECOND PATTERN COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER, 17.25cm flattened diamond section blacked blade, regulation blackened brass hilt with chequered grip and stamped with an I over a broad arrow at the base, the crossguard stamped ENGLAND over AE, contained in its leather scabbard with blackened copper chape.
Lot 613
A VERY GOOD 1907 PATTERN HOOKED QUILLON BAYONET, 43.2cm clean fullered blade with various Ordnance and date stamps at the forte, regulation hilt retaining all of its original finish, two-piece wooden grips, the scabbard throat and the crossguard stamped V20504, the scabbard mounts retaining all of their original finish, the leather with various Ordnance and date stamps.
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