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Click here to subscribeAN EARLY 20TH-CENTURY ROYAL NAVAL MASTER-AT-ARMS SOLID HALF-BASKET HILTED SWORD, with 31in. etched steel blade stamped 'S.T. LONDON MADE', black wire-bound fish skin grip with stepped pommel, regulation bullion loop and scabbard as appropriate, 37Nin. (96cm.) overall, Lit: May & Annis: Swords for Sea Service, HMSO, 1971, Sword No. 382 Vol 1, p.48; Vol 2 Plate 45.
A RARE VICTORIAN BROAD BLADE 1856-PATTERN NAVAL DIRK, the 12 x 1Din. blade finely etched over both sides with VR monogram, wire-bound black fish skin grip with lion's head pommel (restoration, lacking scabbard), 17Iin. (44.5cm.) overall, Lit: May & Annis: Swords for Sea Service, HMSO, 1970, vol1 p77. vol 2plt 63.
A Highland officer's dirk, blade 11" of traditional form, black bog oak hilt with cross strap pattern, set with brass studs (several missing), glass "citrine" pommel in silver plated mount, in its leather (worn) scabbard with silver plated mounts bearing St. Andrew and Cross (top right arm missing) and thistles, with companion knife and fork set with pastes, with suspension chains, in japanned tin case painted "C. McBarnet Esqr 92nd Highlanders". Good Condition. Plate 6
A post-1902 naval officer's sword, very slightly curved fullered blade 31½" by "Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall London" no. 58380 (1920) on backstrap, retailed by "Gieves Ltd, London, Portsmouth & Devonport" and etched with crowned fouled anchor and Royal Arms within frosted, rope bordered oak wreath panels, regulation gilt brass hilt, the guard incorporating crowned fouled anchor, lion's head pommel and backstrap, wirebound white sharkskin grip, in its leather scabbard with line engraved mounts, the locket with spring catch to hilt, and 2 hanging rings, blue and gilt sword knot. Very Good Condition, the blade retaining most original polish, the hilt much original gilt (one or two minor pitting spots to blade) Plate 25
An officer's smallsword of a civil branch of the navy, 1825-33, slender hollow diamond section blade 32½", etched with trophies in scrolled, foliate frosted panels, gilt hilt with pointed oval disc guard, crossguard with shallow pas d'ane rings, knucklebow and ovoid pommel, wirebound fishskin grip, a tablet on the outer side engraved with fouled anchor, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard with 2 hanging rings. Very Good Condition (minor pitting spots to blade, scabbard leather replaced) Plate 25
A scarce Danish naval Petty Officer's model 1882 cutlass, straight single edged blade 25" stamped with shield mark and Copenhagen maker's name (partly illegible); brass hilt with sharkskin covered grip, the guard embossed with crowned anchor in oval cartouche, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the scabbard numbered "80", the sword numbered "511". Good Condition (the edge of the blade sharpened for service). Plate 25
An East India Company naval sword for Commander and above, 1805-25, straight, fullered blade 26½", etched with EIC lion, fouled anchor and trophies within laurel wreath and scrolled panels, gilt stirrup hilt, the roped edge langets bearing crowned EIC lion, lion's head pommel and backstrap, wirebound ivory grip with unusual lower band decorated with flowers and vines, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard with two hanging rings (leather and chape restored). Good Condition, retaining approximately 35% gilt (blade some wear). Plate 25
A scarce Danish model 1840 naval officer's sword, c 1900, plain plated pipe back blade 30¾" by WK & C and etched "C L Seifert, Kjobenhavn", gilt brass hilt with folding shell guard, acanthus pommel, mother of pearl grips and bullion knot; in its sharkskin covered scabbard, the gilt brass mounts embossed with Neptune, dolphin and stand of arms. Good Condition (some wear to gilt, scabbard covering slightly creased and split). Plate 25
†A continental naval officer's sword c 1900, straight fullered blade 32" marked W & S T Solingen at forte, etched with crowned fouled anchor within finely foliate scrolled panels, pierced foliate scrolled gilt guard incorporating fouled anchor with dog's head finial and similar into ornamental pommel, wirebound ebony grip (AF), in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the locket embossed with fouled anchor and Gothic initials DSG, shell middle band, scrolled chape (bent). Good Condition (pitting stains to blade, scabbard leather repaired at base) Plate 25
A good scarce Norwegian naval officer's sword, blade 31½" by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, engraved with the initials "T.A" and well etched with crowned fouled anchor, warships and panels of foliage, gilt brass hilt with crowned fouled anchor on guard, wire bound ivorine grip and bullion knot, in its leather scabbard, the gilt brass mounts embossed with Norwegian arms, crowned anchor, trident and flags, and the locket also engraved with the initials "T.A", with its brocade covered leather belt with gilt buckle and mounts and hanging straps, and with its black cloth storage bag. Near Very Good Condition (minor wear to gilt) Plate 25
A Georgian naval officer's sword, c 1800, of 1796 light cavalry type, curved shallow fullered blade 28½" etched with sea monster, trophies and scrolls, gilt stirrup hilt with long oval langets, the lower section bearing crowned fouled anchor, lion's head pommel and facetted backstrap, wirebound ivory grip (cracked at top), in its tooled leather scabbard with line engraved gilt mounts and 2 hanging rings, the locket engraved "Booth & Palmer, Chatham". Good Condition (some wear, regilt overall) Plate 26
A naval warrant officer's sword, 1825-32, straight fullered blade 27" etched with crowned GR cypher, trophy and floral sprays, straight stirrup hilt retaining some original gilt, langets with fouled anchor, forward sloping pommel and fluted backstrap, chequered wire bound ebony grip, in its gilt (rubbed) brass mounted leather scabbard with 2 hanging rings, the locket engraved "Read, Sword Cutler Portsmo". Good Condition (some wear, chape restored, grip cracked). Plate 26
A Georgian naval officer's sword c 1785, curved fullered blade 28½" with back fuller, silver coloured slotted guard incorporating fouled anchor in the outer side and knucklebow with pierced fouled anchor in panel, octagonal urn shaped pommel with large stud, silver banded ivory grip, in its leather scabbard with line engraved silver coloured mounts and 2 hanging rings, large maker's mark beneath guard. Good Condition for age. Plate 26
A Georgian naval officer's service sword for Commanders and above, broad, shallow fullered blade 29½", of light cavalry type, sharpened for service, etched with crowned GR cypher, standing dragoon, trophy and florets, gilt hilt with slotted, scrolled bar guard, pierced ornamental knucklebow incorporating fouled anchor within crowned laurel wreath, lion's head pommel and facetted backstrap, silver banded ivory grip, in its leather scabbard with line engraved mounts and 2 hanging rings, small part of original gilt bullion sword knot. Good Condition, the hilt retaining approximately 75% original gilt, the blade approximately 25% blueing and gilding. Plate 26
An early Victorian naval officer's sword, slightly curved pipe back blade 31" by Ellyett, Portsea, etched with crowned Royal Arms within laurel wreath, lion and unicorn below, and crowned fouled anchor, all within panels, gilt half basket hilt with turn down inner portion and incorporating crowned fouled anchor, lion's head pommel and facetted backstrap, wirebound white sharkskin grip, in its leather scabbard with gilt (rubbed) brass locket and 2 rings, and chape. Good Condition, the hilt retaining approximately 80% original gilt (blade minor wear and pitting stains). Plate 26
A Georgian naval lieutenant's dress sword, c 1820, slender diamond section blade 26", etched with trophies and floral scrolls, nicely chiselled gilt stirrup hilt the hollow scalloped shell guards bearing crowned fouled anchors, the guard with vine leaves and shells, unusual crouching lion pommel, engraved backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip in its leather scabbard with gilt foliate engraved mounts, the hanging rings in the form of arched serpents, the locket bearing applied Neptune plaque on the front and engraved on the back "Odell Manufacturer 72 Burlington Arcade from Bond Strt" (the firm moved in 1818), the middle band with applied female figure and anchor plaque, the chape with applied foliage. Good Condition, retaining virtually all original gilt (blade some wear, scabbard leather replaced). Plate 26
A George VI naval officer's sword, blade 31" etched with fouled anchor and cypher and roped panels of oak leaves and acorns, by Gieves; gilt hilt with folding shell guard engraved "R.B. Montclare RN", white painted sharkskin grip and bullion knot, in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard. Good Condion the blade very good (gilt worn). Plate 26
A French Royal Guard cavalry officer's sword c 1830, almost straight flat single edged blade 36½", etched in bold capitals "VIVE LE ROI" in panel on one side at forte, copper gilt half basket hilt with knucklebow and 4 short sidebars to upturned shell embossed with crowned Royal Arms on flags, six sided forward sloping cap shaped pommel, ribbed brown leather grip (most wire missing), in its leather scabbard with large gilt mounts and 2 hanging rings. Good Condition, retaining approximately 85% gilt overall. Plate 27
An interesting French late 19th century infantry officer's sword, slender double edged blade 31½" with off set fullers, etched with maker's name and "Klingenthal" and inscribed "16 AOUT 1870 7eme HUSSARDS DE BRUNSWICH" and "8 MAYO 1863 Lanceros de Zacatecas"; steel triple bar hilt with white metal backstrap, sharkskin covered grip and leather knot, in its steel scabbard. Good Conditon (a few small nicks in edge of blade). Plate 27
A good WWI officer's sword of The Royal Artillery, very slightly curved, fullered blade 34", by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, no 53280 (1917) etched with crowned Royal Arms, GVR cypher in wreath with scroll "Ubique", cannon and winged lightning within frosted, floral scrolled panels, regulation plated hilt with sideguard, knucklebow and 2 sidebars, stepped pommel and diced backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather field service scabbard (top strap stitching loose) Very Good Condition. Plate 27
A George VI officer's sword of the Royal Army Service Corps, almost straight, fullered blade 34", etched with crowned Royal Arms, crowned GVIR cypher, crowned "Royal Army Service Corps" and laurel wreath, within frosted scrolled foliate panels, regulation plated hilt with sideguard, knucklebow and 2 sidebars, diced pommel and backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather field service scabbard with frog. Very Good Condition, the blade retaining much original polish, (a few minor pitting stains). Plate 27
A Georgian naval officer's sword c 1775, straight fullered blade 25", with back fuller, gilt straight stirrup hilt, the outer bars of the slotted guard incorporating fouled anchor, fluted knucklebow with pierced panel and fouled anchor, fluted acorn pommel, silver wirebound grip, in a later leather scabbard with line engraved gilt mounts and 2 hanging rings. Good Condition for age, the hilt retaining approximately 50% original gilt (hilt a little loose). Plate 27
A good late 1796 pattern light cavalry officer's service sword c 1820, plain, curved pipe backed blade 34½", double edged at tip, retaining much original polish, regulation steel stirrup guard with broad langets, plain pronounced forward sloping pommel and backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard (one hanging ring missing), with an article from the London Antique Arms Fair Guide showing an almost identical sword made by G S Reddell, Piccadilly, London. Very Good Condition, with a pleasing patina to the hilt (light pitting and one or two shallow dents to scabbard) Plate 28
†A good light cavalry trooper's sword of French 1822 pattern, curved fullered blade 36", with narrow back fuller to centre section, brass triple bar hilt, the guard with reinforced edges, cap shaped pommel, brass wirebound leather grip, small "B" in oval mark to back of guard and stamp "RA" (unclear) to knucklebow, in its steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings. Good Condition Plate 28
A good French Model AnXI heavy cavalry sword,straight double fullered blade 37½, with spear point, marked "Manufre. Imple. du Klingenthal. Mai 1815" on backstrap with stamps at forte, regulation heavy brass guard and knucklebow with 3 sidebars and cap shaped pommel, ribbed brown leather grip (wire missing), stamps to knucklebow, in its steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings. Good Condition Plate 28
WWI brass trench art: 2 shell base peaked caps, a shell base ash tray and a ring holder, a match holder, 2 matchbox holders, a lighter; a 1907 SMLE bayonet with scabbard in well made wooden case (not old); a relic WWI wire cutter (excavated); a WWI period stoneware spirit jar, 13", marked SRD. Average GC
†A German infantry NCO's sword, c 1900, straight, double fullerred blade 31", marked Weyersberg, Kirschbaum, Solingen at forte, bronze hilt, the guard with turn down edge the triple bars incorporating crowned eagle, cap shaped pommel, wirebound fishskin grip (device missing), in its steel scabbard with matching nos 17 R.9.1 to back of guard. GC (hilt worn, dark patina and minor dents to scabbard)
†A WWII period Italian airforce officer's sword, slender DE plated blade 31", etched with arms, crowned eagle, trophies of arms and instruments wtihin scrolled panels, gilt brass half basket embossed feather guard, turn down inner portion which locks to scabbard, crowned eagle's head pommel and backstrap, wirebound hardwood grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard with 2 hanging rings. GC, the hilt retaining approx 35% gilt (a few pitting spots to blade). Plate 4
A naval officer's service sword, c 1830, plain, pipe backed blade 30½", DE at point, regulation solid brass half basket hilt, with traces of gilt, incorporating early style crowned fouled anchor, turn down inner portion, lion's head pommel and backstrap, wirebound sharkskin grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard with 2 hanging rings. Basically GC (guard a little loose and mis shapen, dark pitting stains to blade).
A Vic naval officer's sword, slightly crowned fullered blade 30½", by E Totterdell & Co Portsea, etched with crowned fouled anchor and crowned R Arms within scrolled foliate panels, regulation brass half basket hilt incorporating turn down inner portion which locks to scabbard and crowned fouled anchor, lion's head pommel and backstrap, wirebound sharkskin grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard with 2 hanging rings. Basically GC (blade worn, some wear overall)
A scarce P1900 naval cutlass, straight fullered blade 28", with stamps at forte and ‘99 over stamped ‘00 on backstrap, regulation steel half basket hilt with reinforced edges, diced leather grip, in its steel mounted leather scabbard with a buff webbing frog. GC (light abrasion marks to blade) Plate 4
A Highland officer's broadsword, claymore blade 32", with faint traces of etching, regulation plated basket hilt, the guard with panels of pierced hearts, wirebound fishskin grip, unusual gilt pommel, buff and red liner with blue edging, in its plated scabbard (2 small dents). Basically GC (blade cleaned bright over pitting)
A good Vic 1821 pattern light cavalry officer's sword, very slightly curved blade 32½", by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London No 16046 on backstrap (1868), finely etched with crowned VR cypher within elaborately scrolled fenestrated panels, point of percussion arrow mark on backstrap, regulation steel hilt with knucklebow, sideloop and 2 sidebars, diced pommel and backstrap, in its steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings. GC Plate 4
A late 18th century Continental light cavalry officer's sword, slightly shallow fullerred blade 34½", etched with trophies of arms and flags within boldly scrolled foliate panels, slender triple bar brass guard with long ornate langets, lion's head pommel, plain backstrap, wirebound leather grip (worn), in its steel scabbard with 2 brass bands and hanging rings. Basically GC (some wear and pitting, scabbard painted black)
A Vic 1821 pattern light cavalry officer's sword, very slightly curved, fullered blade 35" by Gilles, London, etched with crowned VR cypher and trophy within nicely scrolled fenestrated panels, and owner's initials JWDH, regulation triple bar steel hilt, stepped pommel, diced backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel stepped scabbard GC (a little surface rust and very light pitting to hilt and scabbard) Plate 4
A late 19th Century French cavalry sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 35", marked Manufacture d'(Armes de) Chatellerault (unclear) and JH on backstrap, multi barred sheet steel semi bowl guard, forward sloping cup shaped pommel, ribbed composition (cracked) pistol grip, in its (replated) scabbard. GC
A Vic infantry NCO's sword, plain slightly curved fullered blade 32½", with inspector's stamp at forte, regulation brass hilt incorporating crowned VR cypher, stepped pommel, ornamental backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip (worn), in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Basically GC (some wear and dark pitting patches, scabbard AF)
A good 1899 pattern cavalry trooper's sword, curved, fullered blade 33½", various stamps at forte including Wilkinson London, date 11.00, and pattern ‘/99 on backstrap, regulation sheet steel half basket guard with reinforced inner edge, marked IDG (faint), diced composition grip, in its steel scabbard with opposing hanging rings. GC Plate 5
A P1856 pioneer sidearm, saw backed blade 22½" by Robt Mole & Sons, Makers, Birmingham, with various stamps at forte and date 12/92, regulation brass hilt with broad knucklebow and ribbed grip, marked 1.1895/M/3LL/5 on backstrap, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Basically GC (scabbard mounts dented, knucklebow mis-shapen)
A late 1822 pattern infantry officer's sword, very slightly curved, fullered blade 32½", by Wilkinson no 30453 (1890) on backstrap, etched with crowned VR cypher within scrolled, geometric panels, unusual steel guard of regulation pattern incorporating crowned VR cypher, stepped pommeol and ornamental backstrap, in its leather FS scabbard with long steel chape, leather horseshoe pouch (containing steel shoe) stamped on the front "7. West York R. 08" and on the back "2.ASC.02", with a plastic knot and leather acorn. Basically GC (hilt plated over heavy wear)
A 1796 pattern light cavalry officer's sword, curved, shallow fullered blade 32½", etched "Thos Gill's Warranted Never to Fail", crowned GR cypher, mounted trooper, standing Britannia, trophy and scrolls, steel stirrup hilt with langets, facetted pommel and backstrap with ears, wirebound leather grip (replaced), in its steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings. Basically GC (blade some wear and pitting, reseated, dark pitting patina to scabbard)
An 1821 pattern heavy cavalry officer's sword of the King's Dragoon Guards, almost straight, fullered blade 34½", by Wilkinson, no 260 (1? unclear)8 on backstrap (for 1885), etched with crowned VR cypher, crowned regimental badge and 10 battle honour scrolls "Blenheim" to "S Africa 1879" within panels, and owner's monogram, regulation steel scrolled pattern guard, chequered pommel and backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its plated scabbard with 2 hanging rings. Basically GC (some wear and dark rust stains). Plate 5
A 1796 pattern light cavalry officer's sword, curved, shallow fullered blade 32½", with faint traces of blued and gilt etching, steel stirrup hilt with langets and unusual reinforcing to the inside and outside of the knucklebow, facetted pommel and backstrap with ears, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings. Basically GC (blade worn, pitted and reseated, few scabbard dents)
A late 18th Century hanger, slightly curved blade 24", with narrow back fuller and traces of running wolf mark at forte, gilt brass hilt with unusual wavy slotted guard and fluted knucklebow, eagle's head pommel (replacement), copper banded ebony grips, in its leather scabbard with gilt locket and chape. GC (blade pitted, regilt and restored overall)
A 19th Century Moroccan sword, Nimcha, curved, shallow fullered blade 28", hilt of traditional form with iron knucklebow and quillons, shaped carved and fluted darkwood grip, brass pommel ornament, in its tooled leather scabbard with nicely floral chiselled chape. GC (blade and scabbard some wear)
A Dutch East Indies shortsword, broad, slightly curved shallow fullered watered blade 23½", slender WM stirrup hilt with hollow diamond shaped langets, dog's head quillon, monster head pommel, with some simple scrolled engraving, wirebound dark wood grip, in its leather scabbard with heavy WM pointed chape. GC
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