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Click here to subscribeAN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER`S SWORD RETAILED BY TATHAM, NO 37 CHARING CROSS, NEAR THE ADMIRALTY, LONDON, with German blade inscribed `J. J. Runkel, Solingen` on the back-edge, retaining traces of etched and gilt decoration, regulation brass hilt (knuckle-guard repaired), in its scabbard inscribed with the maker`s details on the locket, 80.5cm; 31 3/4in blade
A GEORGE V 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER`S SWORD AND A MASONIC SWORD, the first of regulation specifications, with etched fullered blade, steel hilt retaining traces of nickel-plating, in its scabbard (worn), the second with straight slender blade (tip chipped), brass hilt comprising a pair of `bow-tie` quillons and flattened ovoid pommel, the first: 82.5cm; 32 1/2in blade, (2)
A VICTORIAN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER`S SWORD BY LINNEY, 23 REGENT STREET, LONDON, CIRCA 1835-43, of regulation specifications, with 1846 pattern etched blade including `VR` crowned and the maker`s details on one side of the forte (rubbed, partly obscured), brass hilt, sharkskin-covered grip, original sword knot, in its scabbard cast with the retailer`s details, `H. & W. Seagrove, The Hard, Portsea`, 74.5cm; 29 3/8in blade
AN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER`S SWORD BY JOHNSTON, JERMYN ST, ST JAMES`S, LONDON, of regulation specifications, with etched blade including `VR` crowned, the maker`s details and the owner`s, crested arms and motto on the respective sides, brass hilt, fishskin-covered grip, in its brass scabbard (dents), 82.5cm; 32 1/2in blade. The arms are those of O` Carroll of Ardagh, Co. Galway, Ireland.
A SCOTTISH DIRK, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY, with tapering fullered blade formed with a notched back-edge, carved grip decorated with basketweave designs, white metal ferrule decorated with a plaited pattern, the pommel set with a large faceted amber coloured paste, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with white metal mounts cast with entwined serpents at the front, complete with its accompanying knife, fork and suspension strap, 40.8cm; 16in
A FRENCH MODEL 1816 INFANTRY BRIQUET AND TWO VICTORIAN PRISON OFFICER`S SWORDS, the first with curved blade engraved with Klingenthal arsenal inscription on the back-edge (pitted), and brass hilt, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard (worn, chape missing); the second and third with curved blades double-edged at the points, brass stirrup hilts, one engraved `BLD` on the quillon, and banded fishskin-covered grips, in their brass-mounted leather scabbards , the first: 59.5cm; 23 3/8in blade, (3)
TWO CONTINENTAL CAVALRY SWORDS, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY, each with curved blade double-edged at the tip and formed with a long broad fuller on each side, stamped with a mark at the forte, regulation brass triple-bar hilt (one compressed), brass cap pommel, wire-bound leather-covered grip (one with minor losses), and each in its steel scabbard, 90cm; 35 1/2in blades, (2)
A PORTUGUESE SWORD, CIRCA 1830, with earlier Spanish blade of flattened-hexagonal section, stamped with the letters `L`, `R` crowned, and `C IV` for Carlos IV on one side and with the date 1799 on the other, gilt-brass hilt based on the British pattern of 1822, incorporating an oval carrying the crowned Royal arms of Portugal enclosed by laurel, folding inner-guard, the back-strap and pommel formed as a maned lion`s head, and gilt-brass banded grip, in an associated steel scabbard (now in two pieces), 91.5cm; 36in blade
AN INDIAN BRONZE BARREL, A HELMET IN 15TH CENTURY STYLE, TWO DAGGERS AND TWO SWORDS, 19TH CENTURY AND LATER , the first of tapering form, swelling at the muzzle and formed with a bead sight, cast with a stylised candelabra, a raised band ahead of the breech, raised back-sight and integral pan; the second of conical form, brazed at the rear, formed with a turned lower edge and encircled with brass domed rivets at the base; a Matador`s sword, 19th Century (incomplete); a North African sword, with broad blade inlaid with brass at the forte; a small African dagger, in its scabbard, and another small dagger with staghorn grip, the first: 20.5cm; 8in , (6)
A group of three George V First World War medals "To Artificer Engineer later Chief Artificer Engineer Frederick Smith, Royal Navy", comprising - 1914 Star, War Medal and Victory Medal, complete with Certificates of Conduct on the various ships he served from 1904 to 1919, with two commissions, a selection of photographs, a Naval Officer`s dress sword by J. Friedgberg, Queen Street, Portsea, with 31ins etched steel blade, the brass hilt with lion`s mask pommel and wire bound shagreen grip, complete with brass mounted black leather scabbard, 28ins overall, a Naval Officer`s black silk cocked hat with gilt braid, contained in black japanned metal hat box, and a small leather attaché case with various other sundry personal possessions
A George V silver mounted skean dhu with 3.75ins engraved steel blade, the carved handle set with a cairngorm, and with silver mounted leather scabbard, 7.75ins overall, by R.W. Forsyth, Glasgow, hallmarked Edinburgh 1934, and a gilt metal mounted Regimental skean dhu, the handle set with a red stone and crest of a sphinx above the word Egypt, 7.5ins overall
A Naval Officer`s sword, 79cm long blade etched with foliate scrolls, crown over anchor, lion and unicorn armorial cast knuckle guard with rope entwined anchor and crown, wire bound snake skin grip, braided knot, black leather scabbard with tooled brass mounts, two suspension rings, felt case, black leather webbing with gilt brass rope entwined anchor and crown buckle, gilt stamped for Naval Outfitters E.W. Cracknell, 23A Elm Grove, Portsmouth
A Japanese katana, 56cm long typical curved blade, copper collar at ricasso, cast brass tsuba with moulded flowers on both sides, grip 26cm long, fish skin covered with braid binding, a copper/brass decorated ferrule at tsuba, decorative copper/brass pommel with floral brass menuki, brown painted metal scabbard with copper/brass decorative throat, copper suspension mount, 82.5cm long overall
A Japanese katana, 62cm long curved fullered `pipe-edge` blade, copper collar at ricasso, cast brass tsuba with moulded flowers both sides, grip 26cm, long fish skin covered with braid binding, brass decorated ferrule at tsuba incorporating safety button (inactive), floral brass menuki, brass pommel with knot loop, 89cm long overall, leather covered scabbard with decorated brass ferrule laced at top, with suspension ring
A Japanese katana, 66cm long typical curved blade, copper collar at ricasso, plain steel tsuba with one round and one D-shaped hole, grip 28cm long, canvas cover with braid binding, brass star-shaped menuki, copper ferrule at tsuba and copper pommel, 95cm long overall, black leather covered scabbard laced at top, brass suspension ring and copper throat
A Nazi naval officer`s dagger, 25cm long double fullered double edged blade, brass cross-guard with embossed anchor, eagle pommel, wire bound `ivorine` grip, 38cm long overall, ricasso engraved with maker`s squirrel emblem and ORIGINAL Eickhorn Solingen, engraved brass scabbard with two hanging rings, c.1940
A Vic RN officer`s sword, very slightly curved blade 31", etched with crowned R Arms and crowned fouled anchor within scrolled panels, regulation brass hilt with traces of gilt, incorporating crowned fouled anchor, turn down inner portion locking to scabbard, lion`s head pommel and backstrap, wirebound sharkskin grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the locket with maker`s tablet of J Mackay Devonport. GC (blade some wear and pitting stains)
A good modified 1845 pattern naval cutlass, very slightly curved flat blade, 27" with spear point, marked E. Thurkle, Soho, London at forte, steel semi bowl and guard, ribbed brass grip and pommel, stud locking catch to scabbard, in its brass mounted leather scabbard with frog stud to locket. GC Plate 7
A 1796 pattern light cavalry sword, broad, curved shallow fullererd blade, 32½" etched John Gill`s Warranted at forte, and "May I Conquer or Die" with scrolls in oval, steel knucklebow with shield shaped langets, plain pommel and backstrap with ears, wirebound leather grip (worn), in its steel scabbard (one hanging ring missing, old black paint). Basically GC (some wear).
A 1796 pattern light cavalry officer`s sword, broad, curved, shallow fullered blade 33", with faint traces of etching overall and a little gilding at forte, regulation steel knucklebow with langets, plain pommel and backstrap with ears, wirebound leather grip, in its steel scabbard (throat mount and one hanging ring missing). Basically GC (dark rust patina to hilt and scabbard)
A Russian pioneer sidearm d 1847, shallow fullered saw backed blade 19", solid brass cruciform hilt, the crossguard with upturned quillons, ribbed grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, markings to forte, hilt and scabbard, the date 1847 on crossguard, suspension ring to locket. GC for age (blade worn). Plate 3
An 1845 pattern EIC infantry officer`s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 32½", by Tatham, 37 Charing Cross, London, etched with EIC lion and wreath within foliate scrolls, regulation brass guard incorporating EIC lion, with turn down inner portion, wirebound fishskin grip, stepped pommel ornamental backstrap, in a steel scabbard with 2 rings. QGC
A Vic officer`s 1834 pattern sword of The First Life Guards, straight shallow fullered blade 37" by Andrews, Pall Mall, London, regimental period steel semi bowl guard with brass studs to outer edge and "commas" (2 restored) with crowned 1LG device, stepped brass pommel, plain backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard with brass bands and hanging rings. GC Plate 7
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