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Click here to subscribeA 1908 pattern cavalry trooper's sword, straight SE fullered blade 35½", marked Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd London at forte, no other visible markings, regulation steel hilt with bowl guard, plain pommel, pistol shaped composition grip, in its steel scabbard with opposing rings. GC, the blade retaining most original finish (hilt and scabbard cleaned over light pitting)
A WWI French infantry officer's M1882 sword, straight DE blade 33½" with offset fullers, marked "Manufacture Nationale d'Armes de Chatellerault, Janvier 1917, offre d'Infrie Mle 1882" at forte, regulation WM hilt, the guard with turn down inner edge, knucklebow and 3 sidebars, slightly sloping pommel and grooved backstrap, wirebound horn grip (few wires AF), in its steel scabbard with single hanging ring. GC, the blade retaining some original polish (scabbard minor dents and faint pitting) Plate 7
An 1845 pattern infantry officer's sword, slightly curved blade 32½", faintly etched with crowned VR cypher within scrolled panels, regulation hilt incorporating crowned VR cypher, with turn down inner portion, regulation triple bar brass guard, incorporating crowned VR cypher, stepped pommel, ornamental backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, with original blade PL liner, in top section of leather scabbard with brass locket and middle band. Basically GC (worn overall)
A Geo V 1821 pattern artillery officer's sword, straight, fullered blade 32", etched with crowned R Arms, crowned GVR cypher and wreath within floral scrolled frosted panels, regulation triple bar WM guard, brass pommel and chequered backstrap, unusually long wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather covered FS scabbard (AF). Sword GC, the blade retaining much original polish
A Vic 1821 pattern officer's sword of The Royal Artillery, slightly curved blade 31½", by Ravenscroft, Conduit St, Regent St, London, etched with crowned VR, cannon with motto scrolls and winged lightning with "Royal" and "Artillery" within foliate scrolled panels, and owner's crest of a tower within motto strap "Liberta, Giova, Honesta" and initials "WS", regulation triple bar steel hilt, stepped pommel and plain backstrap, in its steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings and WM throat (one screw missing). Basically GC (blade heavily worn towards point, grip covering AF)
A Vic 1845 pattern infantry officer's sword, slightly curved fullered blade 32½", by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, no 11611 (1861), etched with crowned VR cypher within elaborately scrolled panels, regulation gilt hilt, the guard incorporating crowned VR cypher, stepped pommel, ornamental backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, crimson and gilt cord knot, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard with Wilkinson escutcheon on the locket. GC, the hilt and scabbard gilt good (leather worn, dark pitting stains to blade) Plate 6
A Vic infantry officer's sword, very slightly curved blade 32" by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London no 17335 (1871) etched with crowned VR cypher within scrolled, fenestrated panels, officially rehilted with 1895 pattern guard (some original plating), diced backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings, traces of plating. Basically GC (some wear, few small edge nicks)
An interesting presentation hilt and scabbard of a light company officer's sword, stirrup hilt with langets, forward sloping facetted pommel and backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, screwed to scabbard with 2 hanging rings, inscribed on one side "Edward-Prentis Henslowe Esqre, 15th KLD (Hussars) 1811, William - Henry Henslowe, MA, Totenhill Norfolk 1841" and on the other "This Scabbard and a Hilt, Without a Blade to Fill't, A Soldier Sire's Bequest, To his Third Son, a Priest".GC Plate 6. Note: At this period it was customery for the eldest son to inherit the family title or business, the second son to enter the army, and the third to be ordained - hence the bladeless weapon.
A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officer's sword, straight, fullered blade 32½", etched with crowned R Arms, crowned GVR cypher and wreath within scrolled panels, regulation hilt, the guard with turned over edge and incorporating crowned GVR cypher, diced backstrap, ribbed fishskin grip (wire missing) in its leather FS scabbard (tip missing). Basically GC (some wear overall)
An Ed VII 1892 pattern RAMC officer's sword, straight shallow fullered blade 32½", by Samuel Brothers Ltd, Outfitters, 65 & 67 Ludgate Hill, London EC, etched with crowned R Arms, crowned Ed VII cypher and wreath within scrolled geometric frosted panels, regulation 3 bar brass guard with sideloop, incorporating crowned Ed VII cypher, diced backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, with leather knot in its leather FS scabbard and chamois lined oilskin cover. GC, the blade retaining much original polish (a few dark pitting patches towards point). Plate 6
A late 19th century Persian infantry officer's sword, straight, SE fullered blade 32½", brass knucklebow and quillon with a little decoration, cap shaped pommel with a raised crown on the back, wirebound composition grip, (chipped at the bottom), in its leather scabbard with brass locket and chape embossed with crown and flowers. GC (scabbard leather some wear)
A Geo V officer's sword of the Grenadier Guards, slender, straight, fullered blade 32½", by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, no 53906 (1917), etched with crowned GVR cypher, crowned grenade, wreath and 24 battle honours "Tangier" to "S Africa 1899-1902" with scrolling in frosted panels, regulation plated guard incorporating regimental badge, diced steel pommel and chequered backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather FS scabbard (repaired at tip), GC, the blade retaining much original polish. Plate 6
A Geo V 1897 pattern infantry officers presentation dress sword, slender shallow fullered blade 32", by Wilkinson, no 59925 (1924), etched with crowned R Arms, GVR cypher, wreath and "R E P from W S M 1924" within scrolled floral panels, regulation plated guard incorporating crowned GVR cypher, diced backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in an associated plated scabbard. Basically GC (blade minor pitting patches, hilt and scabbard plating rusted)
A good French M1822 light cavalry trooper's sword, curved, fullered blade 35½" with narrow back fuller, marked "Mre d'Armes de Chatt. Avril 1877 = Cavrie Lre Mle 1822" on backstrap, regulation brass hilt, the guard with reinforced edges, knucklebow with various stamps, and 2 sidebars, cap shaped pommel, wirebound leather grip, in its steel scabbard with stamps and single hanging ring. GC, the blade sharpened and retaining much original finish (scabbard cleaned over pitting) Plate 7
A Vic officer's sword of The 1st Life Guards, straight fullered blade, 36", by Hawkes & Co, London, Manufacturers to the Queen, with small etched panel on one side at forte, regulation steel hilt, the guard decorated with brass studs, "commas" and crowned "L.1.G" monogram, stepped pommel, plain backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip in its brass mounted steel scabbard. Basically GC (some wear overall, 2 "commas" missing from guard, scabbard tip crushed). Plate 7
A Geo V 1821 pattern sword, straight shallow fullered blade 32½", Robt Mole & Sons, etched with crowned GVR cypher, crowned strung bugle and wreath within scrolled frosted panels, regulation plated triple bar hilt, diced pommel and backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather (AF) FS scabbard with frog. Basically GC, the hilt plating good (dark pitting patches to blade overall)
A Vic 1897 pattern infantry officer's sword, straight shallow fullered blade, 32½", etched with crowned R Arms, crowned VR cypher and wreath within scrolled panels, regulation hilt, the guard incorporating crowned VR cypher, diced backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather FS scabbard with frog. GC (hilt some wear and surface rust)
A Vic officer's regimental pattern mameluke hilted dress sword of the 18th Hussars, crowned, SE flat blade 30½", DE at point, by Hawkes & Co London, Manufacturers to the Queen, etched with crowned VR cypher, regimental badge with motto and battle honours "Peninsula" and "Waterloo", within scrolled, foliate, frosted panels, mameluke hilt with ornamental gilt crossguard and langets, a silver plated regimental badge and motto within oval on one side, ivory grips with gilt fluted strap and rosettes (one replaced), with gilt and crimson dress knot, in its plated scabbard with pierced, scrolled foliate gilt mounts; see Robson pl 82 and 83 for similar. Basically GC, the blade retaining some original polish, the gilt sound (one crossguard finial missing, scabbard plating rust speckled) Plate 6
A good Vic officer's regimental pattern mameluke hilted dress sword of the 15th (the King's) Hussars, SE curved flat blade 32", DE at point, by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London (no number), etched with crown in star and "King's Hussars" in panels, with owner's crest of a cockerel rising from a twisted bar, mameluke hilt with ornamental gilt crossguard and langets, ivory grips with diced panels and ornamental bands, gilt foliate strap and rosettes, in its fine gilt foliate engraved scabbard with cut out fishskin panels, 2 hanging rings; see Robson pl 84 and 85 for similar. GC, the gilt good. See front cover
A 19th Century Manchurian sword in the Japanese style, broad SE blade 22", black lacquered brass guard and mounts, the former with engraved decoration, fishskin covered grip, in its fishskin covered scabbard with similar lacquered brass mounts with engraved decoration, with hanging cord and rectangular belt clasp. GC (some nicks to edge of blade, fishskin somewhat shrunk)
A cut steel hilted courtsword, hollow triangular section blade 30½", etched with scrolling in frosted panels, studded hilt with pierced turn down shell, pas d'ane rings knucklebow, urn shaped pommel and round section grip, in its steel mounted leather scabbard. GC, the blade good (light surface rust to hilt and scabbard mounts)
A good Geo VI courtsword, slender DE blade 31", etched with crowned Geo VI cypher within scrolled floral frosted panels, gilt hilt, the turn down shell embossed with phoenixes, crossguard, ornamental knucklebow with monster finial, plumed helmet pommel, simulated wirebound grip, gilt lace and bullion knot, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard. Near VGC Plate 8
A US Marine Corps presentation sword, SE fullered blade 30", by Wilkinson Sword Ltd, no 78914 (1957), etched with "United States Marines" in large capitals, flag and shield in scrolled frosted panels, and "S./Sgt James P S Devereux II 1340836 US MC", French style brass hilt with pierced guard, knucklebow and cap shaped pommel, wirebound fishskin grip, in an associated plated scabbard (6" too long) GC
A late 19th Century US officer's dress sword, shallow diamond section blade 28" with maker's mark at forte, ornamental brass hilt, with turn down shell bearing eagle on wreath and flags, knucklebow incorporating trophy of arms and urn pommel with eagle, wirebound leather grip, in its plated scabbard with plain brass locket and frog hook, and ornamental chape. GC Plate 8
NAZI ARMY OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD gilt stirrup knuckle bow and curved quillion chiselled with scrolls and other motifs, Nazi Eagle on langet wire bound black ribbed grip, plated slightly curved single edge fullered blade, black metal scabbard hung with silver bullion dress knot, indistinct Solingen maker, 36 3/4in long overall
LATE VICTORIAN MILITARY OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD the pierced cup shaped guard incorporating the engraved V.R. cypher wired fish skin grip, hung with bound leather pine cone shaped dress knot plated and etched fullered blade inscribed London Made and with crowned coat of arms and incorporating initials J.B.P. blade 32 1/2in long with some rusting, brown leather clad scabbard
GOOD THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICERS DRESS DAGGER, the blade marked for E & F Horster, silver plated fittings, complete with scabbard, hanging straps (one latch af.) and portepee knot (frayed) the reverse cross guard contemporaneously engraved for Knights Cross Winner 'Mjr K. Kuhme, 9-12-44 and a representation of his Knights cross, together with a British shoulder flask for Parachute XXI - the path finder unit for the 1st Airborne Brigade at Arnham Ref: Major Kurt Kuhme was awarded his Knights Cross from his exploits with assault guns at Arnham on Dec 9 1944
EIGHTH ARMY COMMEMORATIVE SILVER GOBLET produced by Historical Heirlooms Ltd, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths, applied with enamel badge and inscribed 'Eighth army 1941-1945' hallmarked Birmingham 1972, 4in high, in fitted case with certificate and an UNBRANDED 20th CENTURY STEEL BAYONET with metal scabbard and leather belt attachment, 17 1/4in long (2)
Property formerly in the collection of Friedrich-Werner Graf von der Schulenburg (1875-1945), Friedrich-Werner Graf von der Schulenburg (1875 -1945) was a diplomat who served as the last German ambassador to the Soviet Union before Operation Barbarossa. He began his diplomatic career before the First World War, serving as consul and ambassador in, amongst others, Lviv, Prague, Warsaw and Tbilisi. At the outbreak of war in 1914 Schulenburg returned to the military, and after the First Battle of the Marne in 1914 he was promoted to captain and put in charge of an artillery battery. In 1915, he went as German liaison officer to the Ottoman Army on the Armenian Front. In 1916, he took over leadership of the Georgian Legion in the struggle with Russia, until its collapse in 1917. He received the Iron Cross and also some high Turkish honours. After the German Empire's collapse, he was captured by the British and interned on the Turkish island of Prinkipo (now called Büyük Ada), returning to Germany only in 1919. Schulenburg returned to the Foreign Office Service and became consul in Beirut and was later envoy to Tehran and Bucharest. In 1934, he was appointed German ambassador to the Soviet Union. He favoured an agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union, and was instrumental in bringing about the August 1939 German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact. After the Soviet invasion of Poland, despite the state of war between Germany and Poland, he used his position as the senior ambassador in Moscow to allow Polish diplomats to leave Soviet Union. He also tried to thwart the German attack on the Soviet Union in June 1941. After the aggression began Schulenburg was interned for a few weeks, and transferred to the Soviet- Turkish border. Thereafter, Schulenburg was assigned leader of the Russia Committee, a Foreign Office post with no political influence. He was ready and willing to negotiate with Stalin in the plotters' names to overthrow Hitler. After the attempted assassination on Hitler's life in the Stauffenberg conspiracy, or 20th July plot, Schulenberg was arrested, and charged as a 69-year-old with high treason. On 23 October 1944 he was sentenced to death and hung. See also lots 198, 199 and 384, A PERSIAN KARD, 18TH CENTURY, with tapering single-edged blade of watered steel (the tip shortened), chiselled with a slender rib and flowers on the back-edge, the latter enriched with gold, encrusted with gold foliage in a shaped beadwork panel over the forte including a brief inscription on one side, steel hilt comprising chiselled ferrule and back-strap each previously encrusted with gold en suite with the forte (now missing), and a pair of morse grip-scales, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard decorated with red silk and bullion thread, 34.7cm; 13 3/4in
Property formerly in the collection of Friedrich-Werner Graf von der Schulenburg (1875-1945), A TURKISH KNIFE, LATE 19TH CENTURY, with tapering blade, cut with a series of fullers and decorated with punched and raised linear ornament on each side, silver beadwork hilt decorated with coral in raised settings along the back-edge and on the pommel, and with a star and crescent on each side of the forte, in its original silver scabbard decorated with chiselled and nielloed scrollwork on the outer face of the locket and the chape, 29.8cm; 11 3/4in
Property formerly in the collection of Friedrich-Werner Graf von der Schulenburg (1875-1945), A CAUCASIAN SILVER-MOUNTED KINDJAL, DATED ????, CIRCA 1904/5, with double-edged blade tapering to a sharp point, cut with a pair of broad converging fullers, and a further pair of slender central fullers on each face, steel hilt faced with horn fillets (small chips), the outer face applied with a large silver plaque with a pair of large domed rivets, all chased with beadwork and niello strapwork against a gilt matted ground, in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts chiselled with scrolling foliage enriched with niello against a gilt matted ground on the outer face and nielloed flowers on the inner face, and the locket with the date enclosed in a crescentic wreath, 46.5cm; 18 3/8in
Property formerly in the collection of Friedrich-Werner Graf von der Schulenburg (1875-1945), A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, with broad blade cut with a pair of broad diverging fullers on each side, decorated with gold koftgari scrollwork and a brief inscription on the outer face (previously fitted with a paste), steel hilt decorated with gold koftgari, fitted with a pair of horn grip-scales retained by two iron rivets decorated with gold koftgari, in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard with iron suspension band, 56.5cm; 22 1/4in
Property formerly in the collection of Friedrich-Werner Graf von der Schulenburg (1875-1945), A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 19TH CENTURY, with tapering double-edged blade of watered steel, cut with a pair of central fullers on a raised panel and decorated with sprays of foliage towards the tip and further foliage over the forte on each side, stamped with a bladesmith's circular mark on one side, shaped ivory hilt of characteristic form, the pommel inset with a chased gilt-brass oval decorated with bouquets of roses within a frame of scrollwork, in its original wooden scabbard entirely encased in gilt-brass finely chiselled with flowers and foliage against a punched ground, 41.2cm; 16 1/4in
A FINE PERSIAN KINDJAL, 19TH CENTURY, with curved broad blade formed with a medial rib over its full length, the lower portion decorated with gold koftgari scrollwork at the forte, morse hilt of characteristic form fitted with a pair of white metal foliate washers, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard with large white metal mounts decorated with repousée flowers and foliage against a punched ground (the locket band restored), 49.2cm; 19 3/8in
A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, with broad blade cut with an off-set fuller on each side, decorated with gold koftgari scrollwork on each face (losses), steel hilt incorporating a pair of large polished horn grip-scales retained by three iron rivets decorated with gold, in its original fishskin-covered wooden scabbard with iron suspension band decorated with gold koftgari scrolls and provision for accompanying pieces on the reverse, 60.5cm; 23 7/8in
A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, with broad blade of watered steel cut with an off-set fuller on each side, decorated with gold koftgari scrollwork inhabited by exotic birds and with the numerals ???, possibly for circa 1909, on one side, and further designs of gold koftgari scrollwork on the other, steel hilt incorporating a pair of large polished horn grip-scales retained by three iron rivets decorated with gold, in its original fishskin-covered wooden scabbard with iron suspension band decorated with gold koftgari, and with an early leather belt, 61cm; 24in
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