A Mid-Shipman's Dirk Commemorating The Battle Of The Nile By John Gill, Early 19th Century With broad curved blade (old pitting) retaining some original polish and double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt against the remains of a blued ground over two thirds of its length on one side with the maker's name in an oval and the figure of Britannia between foliage, and along the other with a classical martial trophy between a wreath of laurel and foliage, ormolu-mounted hilt comprising side-guard cast, pierced and chased with a crocodile, recurved lobed quillons, one (the other missing) retaining the remains of the knuckle-chain, pommel formed in the round as a crocodile-head, and ivory grip bound with twisted copper wire, in its original leather scabbard (old damage) with linear engraved ormolu mounts (one suspension ring missing), and retaining much of its original gilding 31.7 cm. blade Footnotes: On the night of 3 August 1798 two days after the Battle of the Nile, the captains of the fleet met abroad the Orion and inaugurated the 'Egyptian Club'. A document was drawn up, and signed by all present, inviting Nelson to accept the gift of a sword and to have his portrait painted. This dirk was almost certainly acquired by a mid-shipman who served during the Battle of the Nile as a memento of that great event. For more information see Commander W.R. May & P.G. Annis, Swords for Sea Service, Volume One, 1970, pp. 55-57 By 1806 Thomas and John Gill, Sword and Gun Manufacturers', were established at 83 St. James's Street, and Birmingham. Gill is last recorded at the St. James's Street address in May 1816. John, who appears to have been responsible for the Birmingham operations, is recorded until his death in 1817. His widow Elizabeth carried on the business until her own death in 1835. See Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, pp. 116-118 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A Naval Cutlass, And A Constabulary HangerThe First Late 18th Century, The Second 19th CenturyThe first with slightly curved single-edged blade fullered along the back and stamped with running fox mark of Samuel Harvey of Birmingham along each side, and iron hilt comprising figure of eight guard and seamed tubular grip (pitted overall); the second with bright fullered blade double-edged at the point, brass hilt with sprung button scabbard catch on one side, and spirally-grooved fishskin-covered grip, in original black leather scabbard with brass locket and chape, the former with frog-button (2)68.3 cm. and 58.5 cm. blades Footnotes:For similar examples to the first see W. Gilkerson, Boarders Away, 1991, pp. 100-101For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 1901 Pattern Naval Dirk Presented By H.M. King George V To Chief Cadet Captain Archibald Rider Cheyne, And His Naval Officer's Sword The First By Gieves, Dated 2nd April 1928, The Second By Wilkinson Sword Co. Ltd., London Both of regulation pattern, the first with bright etched blade including the presentation inscription, hilt with wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, and complete with bullion sword-knot (frayed), in it original brass-mounted lather scabbard (minor damage), the locket applied with silver royal arms on one side; the second with bright etched blade, hilt engraved with owner's name 'R.A. Cheyne' on the hinged side-guard, wire-bound fishkin-covered grip, and complete with bullion sword-knot, in its original brass-mounted leather scabbard (2) 46 cm. and 78.7 cm. blades Footnotes: Lt. Archibald Rider Cheyne, RN (1911-1950) served aboard Submarine HMS H 50 between May and September 1940. On 20 January 1941 whilst en route to Mediterranean to join the submarine depot ship HMS Medway as spare submarine commanding officer, the ship he was aboard, the Dutch merchant vessel Barneveld, was captured by the German pocket battleship Admiral Schear. He spent the remainder of the War in a German POW camp For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An 1827 Pattern Naval Officer's SwordBy Prosser, Maker To The Queen & Royal Family, 9 Charing Cross, London, Circa 1837With curved pipe-back blade (old pitting) with double-edged 'quill' point, the forte etched along one side with maker's details and crowned royal arms amid foliage, the latter above a lion, and on the other with Prosser's deeply stamped crowned proof mark centred on further maker's details, the owner's crest and motto surmounted by a crowned fouled anchor above, regulation gilt-bass hilt of simulated bars against a stippled ground and incorporating a fouled crowned anchor in an oval, lion-head pommel and faceted back-piece in one, and wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its steel scabbard (some old pitting and repairs) now painted black and with linear engraved brass mounts retaining some gilding, the locket engraved 'Prosser to H.R.H. Prince Albert, Charing Cross London' on one side 76.8 cm. bladeFootnotes:The crest and motto appears to be that of Nott. A John Neale Nott (b. 1800) joined the Royal Navy in 1812 and was promoted to Captain in 1842John Prosser is recorded at 9 Charing Cross, London between 1796 and 1853. He was a leading royal sword cutler, beltmaker and gunsmith. He was appointed Sword-Cutler and Belt-Maker to George III in 1795, to George IV in 1820, to William IV in 1830 and to Queen Victoria in 1837, the year of his deathFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An 1805 Pattern Naval Officer's Sword By Drury & Son, Sword Cutler, 32 Strand, London, Circa 1830 With tapering double-edged blade (some old pitting) of flattened diamond section etched with a martial trophy and foliage over half its length on both sides, cast and chased ormolu hilt comprising foliate scroll rear quillon, langets each with crowned fouled anchor within a border of foliage, stirrup knuckle-guard bound with laurel, lion-mask pommel, its mane forming the back-piece, and wire-bound partly chequered ivory grip, in its original black leather (some surface loss) scabbard with ormolu mounts (gilding worn) each engraved with neo-classical foliage against a stipple ground, the locket signed on one side, and with two rings for suspension 73 cm. blade Footnotes: Cf. a very similar sword sold Bonhams New Bond Street, Nelson & The Royal Navy 1750-1815, 5 July 2005, lot 351 See footnote to lot 54 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Very Rare Naval Officer's Sword Of Presentation Type By S. Brunn, Sword Cutler To H.R.H. The Prince Of Wales, 55 Charing Cross, London, Circa 1800 With straight tapering fullered blade bright over half its length and double-edged towards the point (some pitting), the forte etched and gilt against a blued ground on one side with a martial trophy, crossed banners and crowned 'GR III' cypher, and on the other with a trophy of arms, crossed banners and pre-1801 royal arms and mottoes, all above a gilt panel on each side etched with a rocaille and foliage against a wrigglework ground, and with the bladesmith's details 'Joh. Fried. Raab Königl Gewehr Fabrick zu Hertzberg' along the back and around the bottom edges, the tapering tang etched 'Fried' on one side and 'P' on the other, regilt hilt comprising lozenge-shaped langets, the outer one engraved with a crowned fouled anchor in an oval, a crossed palm and laurel beneath, the inner one engraved with a naval trophy, flat rear quillon with waisted faceted point, knuckle-guard with slight central swelling engraved with crossed branches on each side and with a ring for a sword-knot at the top, coffin-shaped pommel engraved en suite and including a crossed sword and anchor, threaded gilt button, and flattened swelling grip bound with twisted silver wire, in original tooled black leather scabbard (some wear) with linear engraved gilt mounts comprising locket, chape and suspension mount engraved en suite with the hilt, the first signed in full on one side and with frog-stud engraved with a scallop shell on the other, and with two rings for suspension 76.5 cm. blade Footnotes: Provenance Sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour..., 29 April 2010, lot 213 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Rare Silver-Gilt Mounted Naval Sword Presented By J. Poyyer To G. Harnage In 1822London Silver Hallmarks For 1822, Maker's Mark Of George ThurkleWith tapering blade etched and gilt against a blued ground over most of its length on each side (some loss of finish and small areas of pitting), one side decorated with symmetrical foliage involving dolphins, maritime trophies, an angel holding a Union Jack in splendour, and a female figure with a fouled anchor, and on the other side with foliage, trophies and figures en suite centred on a panel brightly etched against a whorled ground 'JP To GH' in gothic letters above '1822', cast and chased hilt comprising downbent shell-ground with crowned fouled anchor between Union foliage, rectangular quillon-block formed as a fasces and inscribed 'I. POYYER TO G. HARNAGE 1822' on one side, claw and ball rear quillon, knuckle-guard with ribboned fruiting oak on each side, lion-head pommel, its mane forming the back-piece, ferrule of laurel leaves and with shaking hands below 'AMICUS', and chequered swelling ivory grip bound with plain and twisted silver wire, in its original wood-lined scabbard cast and chased en suite with the hilt, the openwork side panels against fine blackened fishskin, fixed suspension rings formed as mythological beasts, and retaining much of its original gilding 71 cm. blade Footnotes:George Harnage joined the navy in 1807 and served in the Leeward Islands from 1818. In 1820 he was given command of the sloop Raleigh and continued to serve in the West Indies until the close of 1821. He returned to England with a freight of $320,000, and was paid off in 1822Jon Poyyer (or Poyer) was the owner of a sugar plantation in Barbados. His family had owned property there since 1680 and Mt. Poyer in the north of the island is named after them. In 1808 he published The History of Barbados and returned to England in the early 1820s. It is likely that he travelled with Harnage and that they became friendsThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A George V Officer's Sword Of The Gordon Highlanders Circa 1914Of regulation pattern, with bright etched blade, hilt comprising guard etched with regimental crest and motto against a ground of pierced and chased thistles, and wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its leather-covered (some scuffing) field service scabbard with steel chape (pitted) 82.7 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An 1822 Pattern Scottish Officer's Basket-Hilted BroadswordRetailed By Pillin, Maker, Gerrard St., Soho, London, Late 19th/Early 20th CenturyOf regulation pattern, with bright fullered blade etched with crowned 'VR' cypher between panels of symmetrical foliage along both sides, the forte on one side with retailer's details, and circular gilt 'PROVED.P.' mark on the other, and steel guard retaining its buff leather liner faced in red woollen cloth and with red silk tassel, in its leather scabbard (seam open) with linear engraved steel mounts, and two suspension rings 78.5 cm. bladeFootnotes:For details regarding this maker see Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, p. 197For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Scottish Dirk Of A Volunteer Regiment Of The Black WatchSigned Walter Marshall, Cutler, Perth, Silver Maker's Mark Probably Of James Downie, 19th CenturyWith bright fullered blade notched along the back and double-edged towards the point, the forte on one side stamped with cutler's details, swelling rootwood grip carved with basketweave set with silver pins, silver basal mount embossed and chased with foliage, a silver panel above on one side, the carved pommel with silver mount en suite set with a piece of foiled glass in imitation of a cairngorm, in original wood-lined scabbard covered in black patent leather (some losses) with border engraved silver locket and mounts for the by-knife and fork each with thistles set with semi-precious stones, the locket centred on the figure of St. Andrew, chape embossed with foliage on the outside, by-knife and fork en suite with the dirk, and two suspension loops 31.5 cm. blade Footnotes:Cf. a related dirk sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & Armour..., 24 April 2013, lot 96For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Scottish Dirk Of An Officer In A Volunteer Regiment Of The Black Watch Late 19th Century With tapering blade (light pitting) notched and fullered along the back and double-edged towards the point, one side etched with a Scottish martial trophy, a Highlander in uniform and a vase of Scottish foliage, and on the other with the figure of St. Andrew amid scrolling foliage, swelling rootwood grip carved with basketweave and set with silver studs on the outside, white-metal basal mount cast and chased with thistles, and pommel carved with leaves and set with a foiled piece of faceted glass in imitation of a cairngorm, in original wood-lined scabbard covered in brown leather (minor losses of finish) with border engraved white-metal locket, chape and mounts for the by-knife and fork each set with thistles, the locket centred on the figure of St. Andrew, the by-knife and fork en suite with the dirk 31 cm. blade For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Scottish Officer's Silver-Mounted Regimental Dirk Of The 92nd Gordon HighlandersLate 19th CenturyWith bright fullered blade (areas of rust patination) notched and fullered along the back, etched with crowned regimental badge above a martial trophy along one side, and with the figure of St. Andrew between thistles along the other, ebonised baluster grip carved with basket-weave set with silver studs, basal mount chased with thistles, and foliate openwork pommel set with a piece of faceted glass against foil, in original wood-lined black patent leather scabbard with border engraved silver mounts set with thistles, the locket with regimental badge for Egypt, the by-knife and fork en suite with the hilt; together with a commemorative dagger adapted from a socket bayonet, the blade (some pitting) of hollow triangular section stamped with a crowned '5' on one side, silver-mounted brass grip engraved 'BLADENSBURG 1814' along one side and 'XXI F.T' along the other, and engraved with a crowned lion rampant in a shield above 'XXI' on the outer side, in its silver scabbard with suspension mount (2)28 cm. and 42 cm. bladesFootnotes:The Battle of Bladensburg was fought on 24 August 1814 during the Chesapeake Campaign during the War of 1812. A British force of army regulars and Royal Marines routed an American force of regulars and militia troops. The defeat resulted in the capture and burning of the national capital, Washington D.C., the only time the city fell to a foreign invaderFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 1912 Pattern Cavalry Officer's Sword, And An 1885 Pattern Cavalry Trooper's Sword The First By Wilkinson Sword Co. Ltd., No. 60576 For 1925, The Second Dated 1889The first of regulation pattern, the blade retaining traces of etched decoration and owner's initials 'M.H.E.L.', retaining its bullion sword-knot, and with wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its original scabbard, and with nearly all its renickel-plated finish; the second of regulation pattern, the blade stamped with manufacturer's details on one side of the forte 'Weyersburg, Kirschbaum & Cie, Solingen', and with inspector's marks on both sides, guard dated and stamped with regimental marks on the inside, and chequered leather grips (worn), in its original scabbard painted black (2)89 cm. and 87.5 cm. blades Footnotes:The first recorded as sold to M.H.E. Lopes on 17 November 1925For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A George VI 1892 Pattern Rifle Officer's Sword, And A George V 1897 Pattern (Lightweight) Infantry Officer's Sword Of The West Kent Regiment The Second Retailed By J.B. Johnstone, London & Dublin, No. 03412 The first of regulation pattern, the bright blade (minor rust patination) with etched decoration including crowned royal arms, cypher and slung bugle horn, retaining its leather sword-knot (knot incomplete), and with wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its original field service scabbard; the second of regulation pattern, the etched blade and hilt re-nickelled, and with wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its original field service scabbard (2) 82.5 cm. blades For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An 1821 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper's Sword, And A William IV 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword The first of regulation pattern with bright blade, and ribbed wire-bound leather-covered grip (worn), in its original steel scabbard (some old dents); the second of regulation pattern, the blade (light pitting) retaining traces of etched crowned cypher between sprigs of laurel on each side, hilt retaining much of its original gilding, and with wire-bound fishskin-covered grip (minor damage missing) (2)83.5 cm. and 82.5 cm. blades For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A George IV 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer's SwordBy Drury & Son, Sword Cutler, 32 Strand, London, Circa 1830Of regulation pattern, with bright slightly curved pipe-back blade etched on both sides with crowned 'GR IV' cypher within a wreath of laurel, and with the maker's details on one side at the forte, ormolu hilt incorporating crowned 'IV' against cast and pierced symmetrical foliage in an oval, and retaining most of its original gilding, in its brass scabbard (locket repaired, minor old dents) 82 cm. bladeFootnotes:For details regarding this maker see Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords.., 2001, pp. 95-96For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A George V 1854 Pattern Grenadier Guards Officer's SwordRetailed By E. Smith, 5 Boyle St., Savile Row, W., No. 14472Of regulation pattern, with slender fullered blade etched along one side with crowned 'GRV' cypher, battle honours, owner's initials 'G.F.R.H.' and the retailer's details, and along the other with crowned flaming grenade and further battle honours, nickel-plated hilt incorporating pierced regimental badge, and wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its original nickel-plated scabbard (minor loss of plating) with two suspension rings, and in fair condition; together with an American 1917 model bayonet for 1903 model Springfield rifles, in its original scabbard with frog mount, and two Turkish 1887 model Mauser bayonets (both pitted, scabbards missing) (4)The first 83.1 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Edward VII 1897 Pattern Sword Of Honour To Under Officer Hon. M.V.B. Brett, And An 1854 Pattern Officer's Dress Sword Of The Scots Fusilier GuardsBoth By Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, No. 39225 For 1902 And No. 19742 For 1876Both of regulation pattern, the first with etched blade including the presentation inscription 'Royal Military College. ''Sword of Honor.'' Under Officer Hon. M.V.B. Brett., December 1901.', and complete with silver bullion sword-knot (fishskin-covered grip incomplete), in its original steel scabbard; the second with etched blade including crowned regimental badge and battle honours, and complete with its bullion sword-knot (fishskin-covered grip incomplete), in its original steel scabbard (2)82.6 cm. and 82.7 cm. bladesFootnotes:The Honourable Maurice Vyner Baliol Brett, O.B.E., M.V.O. (1882-1934) was the second son of Viscount Esher. He was educated at Eton and at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, where he received the sword of honour. Commissioned into the Coldstream Guards as a Second Lieutenant in 1902, he served as Aide-de-Camp to the Inspector General of the Forces at the Service of Thanksgiving for the conclusion of the Boer War at St. Paul's Cathedral, and was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order for performing that role. Promoted Lieutenant on 9 October 1904, he was appointed Aide-de-Camp to Lieutenant-General Sir John French (later Field Marshal the Lord French, Earl of Ypres), General Officer Commanding-in-Chief at Aldershot, on 7 March 1905. He stayed with French for the next seven years, until the latter's eventual appointment as Chief of the Imperial General Staff in March 1912. Promoted Captain on 8 February 1911, he subsequently transferred to the 6th (Perthshire) Battalion, Royal Highlanders, and served as Aide-de-Camp to Lieutenant-General Sir John Ewart, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Scottish Command. He served throughout the Great War on the Staff in France from 19 October 1914, and was appointed temporary Lieutenant-Colonel on 1 October 1916. He was four times Mentioned in Despatches, was awarded the 4th Class of the French Legion of Honour and was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. He transferred to the Territorial Army Reserve with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel on 25 February 1919, and was appointed Deputy Keeper and Librarian of the London Museum the same year. His medals were sold at Noonans London, A Collection of Medals to Members of the Nobility and The Royal Household, 8 December 2016, lots 98 and 99For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A William IV 1831 Pattern General Officer's Mameluke-Hilted SabreCirca 1835Of regulation pattern, the re-polished blade etched over both sides with crowned cypher, crossed sword and baton between oak and laurel wreaths, and foliage, the forte on one side with indistinct retailer's details, and regulation brass hilt with ivory grip-scales (one chipped, the other with old splits), in its original brass scabbard 78 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Mameluke-Hilted Officer's Levée Sabre Of The 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars By Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, Mid-19th Century With bright curved blade etched against a matt ground over two thirds of its length with symmetrical designs of foliage involving along one side crowned regimental badge and battle honours, and along the other with crowned 'VR' cypher and further battle honours, the forte on one side with maker's details, and on the other with Wilkinson's circular brass proof stamp centred on an etched star, ormolu-mounted hilt including cross-guard cast and chased with symmetrical designs of foliage, ivory grip-scales secured by floret-headed rivets, and complete with its bullion sword-knot, in its original bright steel scabbard (minor dents) with ormolu mounts cast, pierced and chased with running foliage within borders of small rocailles, and in fine condition 80 cm. blade Footnotes: For a related sword see Bonhams, Oxford, The Alan Barauskas Cavalry Collection, 13 July 2010, lot 142 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13. Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Group Of Eastern DaggersMostly 19th CenturyComprising a Caucasian kindjal with double-edge blade (patches of rust and pitting) cut with an off-set fuller along each side, one side gold-damascened with a cartouche and a panel of arabesques with bird's head terminal on each side, waisted walrus-ivory grip with silver basal mount embossed with foliage, and two gold-damascened studs on the outside each on a washer en suite, in its wooden scabbard partly covered in velvet (faded) with steel suspension mount damascened with gold arabesques on the outside; a Nepalese kukri (ivory hilt removed), in its original wooden scabbard covered in black velvet with silver locket and chape embossed and chased with designs of running foliage, and retaining its silver suspension chain of disc-shaped links; an Afghan choora of characteristic form, with bright sharply-pointed blade, white-metal mounted beaked hilt chased with flower-heads, and rounded ivory grip-scales, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard (leather incomplete) with brass locket and chape embossed en suite with the hilt; a Sumatran kris, with waved pattern-welded blade, and wooden Garuda hilt, in its wooden scabbard; a North African all-brass dagger; and a pair of Nepalese kukri side-knives, in their purple velvet scabbard (faded) (6)The first 36 cm. blade This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Light Cavalry Trooper's Sabre Of 1788 Pattern Type Late 18th CenturyWith bright curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, steel hilt comprising bluntly pointed langets, small downbent rear quillon terminal, tapering knuckle-guard, beaked pommel-cap and back-piece in one, and cord-bound leather-covered grip (minor old worming and losses), in original wooden scabbard covered in black leather (some loss of surface) with deep locket and chape (pitted and painted black, the latter incomplete above the shoe on one side) retaining traces of engraved line decoration, and two rings for suspension 90 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's Sabre By Thompson, Birmingham, Circa 1805Of regulation pattern, the blade (light rust patination, tip with some pitting) etched and gilt with a cavalryman and crowned 'GR' cypher beneath a baldachin surmounted by foliage on one side, and on the other with a trophy of martial arms, pre-1801 royal arms and motto, and flowering foliage, the forte with bladesmith's name in an arch beneath foliage on one side, and 'Birmingham' en suite on the other, and ribbed leather-covered grip (some wear) bound with twisted silver wire, in its original steel scabbard (pitted) 84.5 cm. bladeFootnotes:A William Thompson is recorded at Coleshill Street, Birmingham between 1803 and 1821For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 1751 Pattern Brass-Hilted Hanger Of The Middlesex Militia, And An Infantry Officer's SwordBoth Late 18th CenturyThe first with slightly curved blade (lightly pitted) fullered along the back and stamped with the running fox mark of Samuel Harvey of Birmingham on each side, hilt comprising heart-shaped guard engraved 'II' and 'MIDDX MSB', lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard hooked into the globular pommel with prominent button, and grip bound with twisted copper wire; the second with slightly curved blade fullered along the back on each side, bronze stirrup hilt with lobed rear quillon, tapering knuckle-guard hooked into the pommel-cap with button, and reeded wooden grip with later carving, in its leather scabbard (some scruffs and surface losses) with steel locket and chape (some pitting), the former with frog-hook (2)70.2 cm. blades For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Irish Ormolu-Mounted Officer's Presentation Sabre To Alderman James Vance By The 5th Company Of The 2nd Regiment, Royal Dublin InfantryBy John Asherainey Fecit, Dublin, Dated 1798With curved fullered blade (small areas of old rust patination) bright over half its length to the clipped-back point and etched over both sides with cabbalistic symbols, a sun-in-splendour, crescent moons and a star, the forte etched and gilt against a blued ground along one side with further cabbalistic symbols between small stars and moons, an Ottoman trophy of arms and a profile Turk's head, and along the other with similar decoration surmounted by a man-in-the-moon and stars, stirrup hilt comprising half-basket guard combining recurved side-bar swept round to form a double-scroll with spherical terminals centred on a crowned Irish harp (old repairs), side-ring engraved 'ON PARADE MARCH 18 1798' on the underside and enclosing an elaborate pierced and engraved 'GR' cypher, shield-shaped langets engraved respectively with the presentation inscription and 'God Save the KING', lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard with bevelled edges and pierced for a sword-knot, lion-head pommel with plain back-piece, and ribbed ivory grip (old split on either side beneath the pommel) bound with a strand of twisted silver wire, in its original red morocco scabbard (some wear and old damage) with linear engraved ormolu mounts (gilding worn), the former tooled and gilt over each side with foliate line decoration, and beneath the locket with royal arms beneath demi suns-in-splendour surmounted by a crowned scroll inscribed 'PROSPERITY TO IRELAND', the locket engraved with maker's details on one side, two suspension rings, and retaining much of its original gilding 81 cm. bladeFootnotes:The presentation inscription reads: 'ON PARADE MARCH 1798 This sword was Presented by the Non-Commissioned Officers & Privates of the 5th Com of 2d Regt. Royal Dublin Infantry to Alderm n Jas Vance their Cap tn in testimony of the Affectionate Regard they have for him as a Loyal Soldier and much respected Fellow Citizen' James Vance was Lord Mayor of Dublin between 1805 and 1806. He died in 1808This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Unusual Continental Dagger 19th Century With tapering double-edged blade (minor rust patination) of hollow triangular section, waisted boxwood grip (minor damage) carved in relief on one side with a female figure, probably representing Liberty, above foliage involving a lizard and a seashell, a fouled anchor above beneath flowering foliage, all against a finely pricked ground, the pommel carved in the round as a male lion, a serpent in his paws, in original boxwood scabbard carved in relief with an Ottoman trophy of arms along one side, and on the other with a differing trophy of arms involving a Phrygian bonnet, bud-shaped terminal, two integral rings at the top for suspension, and with indistinct handwritten inscription around the mouth of the locket 24.6 cm. blade Footnotes: This dagger possibly relates to the Greek War of Independence (1821-1830) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Three Javanese Kris19th Century, The Blades EarlierThe first with pattern-welded seven lok blade chiselled with a gold-encrusted dragon (Naga) on one side beneath the ganja and with gold tongue, its tail forming the dada along each side, the ganja encrusted with gold foliage, small gold filigree mendak, and characteristic carved planar hilt, in its wooden scabbard with figured boat-shaped sarongan (chipped) and silver-gilt pendoq (minor damage), the latter embossed and chased along the outside with repeated panels of symmetrical foliage variously inhabited by an elephant, dragons and birds; the other two of similar but plainer form, one scabbard with plain white-metal pendoq open along one side revealing pelet wood (3)35.5 cm., 36.5 cm. and 31.5 cm. bladesFootnotes:For related examples to the first and sold in these Rooms see Antique Arms and Armour, 23 July 2008, lots 24-26For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A German Hunting Hanger Mid-18th Century With bright slightly curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point (some old pitting), the forte etched on one side with prancing horses in a landscape, and on the other with hounds pursuing a boar and a stag in a further landscape, brass hilt (shell-guard missing) cast and chased with flowering foliage and comprising lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard, and grip formed as a deer's fore-leg, and retaining traces of original gilding, in its original leather scabbard (chape replaced) with brass locket embossed and chased en suite with the hilt, and with pockets for a by-knife and fork (missing) 53.2 cm. blade For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Composite HangerPartly 18th CenturyWith broad curved single-edged blade (some wear and rust patination) fullered along the back for most of its length on each side, and etched with an arm emerging from clouds grasping a falchion, a sun-in-splendour, a man-in-the-moon and stars above the indistinct Nantes maker's name and address over each side of the forte, silver hilt comprising diagonally fluted side-rings and rear quillon, the former forming a heart-shaped guard and swept-up to join the knuckle-guard, rounded spirally-fluted pommel, and spirally-grooved wooden grip bound with silver ribbon, in its black leather scabbard with shaped linear engraved silver mounts and two rings for suspension 59.6 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour, 4 April 2007, lot 84For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An English Silver-Hilted Small-SwordCirca 1730With sharply tapering blade of hollow triangular section inlaid with serrated brass foliage between flower-heads on one side of the forte, hilt cast and chased with classical trophies centred on foliated strapwork, all against finely punched grounds and comprising asymmetrical double shell-guard, slender arms, lobed rear quillon, knuckle-guard, globular pommel with button, and grip bound with two thicknesses of silver wire, in later whitened vellum-covered wooden scabbard with line engraved steel mounts and fabric suspension belt 68.5 cm. blade For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Ceylonese Piha Kaetta18th CenturyOf characteristic form, with single-edged blade inlaid in brass with a monster-head and foliage along each side at the beaked point (some pitting), fullered along the back over each side from the forte and set with silver embossed and chased with running foliage, hilt comprising foliate brass basal mount inlaid with engraved interlaced silver foliage, and horn grips carved with foliage and set with foliate silver mounts including pommel-cap with button finial, in its original fluted two-piece wooden scabbard with silver locket (minor damage) with filigree borders 19 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Persian Dagger In European Style Qajar, 19th Century With broad bright double-edged blade with tapering medial ridge over most of its length on each side to the point, brass-mounted hilt comprising quillon-block with button quillons, one side deeply cut with an oval containing a Persian poem in nasta'liq against a ground of engraved foliage inhabited by two birds, and on the other side with feathering, brass pommel-cap with button pierced for suspension, and natural staghorn grip, in its wooden scabbard covered black leather with brass locket and decorated en suite with the quillon-block 30 cm. blade For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Fine French Small-Sword With Chiselled And Gilt HiltThird Quarter Of The 18th CenturyWith slender sharply tapering blade (some pitting) of hollow triangular section, the forte etched and gilt against a blued ground on one side with a panel of symmetrical strapwork and the figure of St. Michael between foliage, and on the other with a similar panel and a foliated oval, crossed banners above, steel hilt of characteristic form chiselled in low relief with medallions suspended from ribbons and variously picked-out in gold with trophies representing war, agriculture, music and the arts, all against gilt fish-roe and pierced trellised grounds, foliate borders en suite involving cornucopiae on the shell-guard and pommel, the latter with button, grip bound with crimped silver ribbon and partly wrapped twisted silver wire between Turk's heads, and retaining nearly all its gilding (some old surface rust), in its original snakeskin-covered wooden scabbard with steel locket, chape and suspension mount en suite with the hilt, and with two suspension rings 83cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceProperty removed from Fettercairn House, Kincardineshire, Sotheby's Billingshurst, The Country House Sale, 14-16 September 1999, lot 193 (part)Almost certainly the property of Sir William Forbes of Pitsligo, 6th Baronet (1739-1806) who became one of the most important bankers in enlightenment Edinburgh. He made the Grand Tour between 1792 and 1793, and was one of the earliest members of the Literary Club, which boasted among its members Johnson, Burke, Reynolds (who painted his portrait), Garrick and othersFacsimile biographical details are offered with the lotFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
With a 72cm tapering pointed blade marked with a Weyersburg Solingen Knight's head mark (beneath shell guard) and obscured numbers to the other side, The shell shaped guard with a finely cast two-part Imperial Russian coat of arms, with wire wound grip, narrow bow and decorative vase shaped pommel. The leather covered wooden scabbard with decorated mounts and belt hanger. 82.5cm overall. See 'Russian Sidearms, Polearms & Bayonets' by A.N. Kulinsky, 2001 pp 298-302 for similar examples *Condition: Damage to scabbard at joints of the mounts to the leather covered body. Otherwise a nice example.
A Prussian short sword similar to the French 1831 Pattern with a 64.5cm straight pointed blade with broad fuller, the ricasso numbered 105 snf with makers marks, and a mark suggesting a date of 1889, on a brass handle with the straight cross piece with diamond shaped ends, tapering ringed grip and oval pommel, 78cm. In a brass mounted black leather scabbard. 80.5cm overall *Condition: Good uncleaned condition, degradation to leather scabbard and wear to grip.
With a 43.5cm curved pointed blade with narrow double fullers to the centre, marked to the ricasso '1918', 'A' and other inspection/armourers marks. With a brass mounted two part wooden grip, in a leather covered wooden scabbard with brass fittings. 65cm overall *Condition: Slight scuffing and wear to surfaces, previous owners accession number. A nice example.
A P.1858 Lancaster Sword bayonet with a 62cm pointed blade with pipe back, the ridge descending to the point of the bayonet, with straight guard with slight forward facing quillon, leather grip with chequered surface, partial mark to the ricasso, with brass mounted black leather scabbard. 75cm overall *Condition: A fine example, blade in good condition, scabbard and grip with some wear, metalwork with light dents in places.
A Bavarian M.1871 Sword Bayonet with a 47cm pointed and partially fullerted blade, Bavarian Amberg factory stamp on one side and dated '82' #1882 to the back of the blade. In a brass mounted black leather Bavarian scabbard with horizontal suspension loop, the brass chape with Bavarian unit stamp 'B 3 R 6. 140' for the 3rd Bavarian Infantry Rgt 'Prinz Karl von Bayern. 64cm overall *Condition: Hilt slightly pitted, and rust to areas on handle, signs of age, otherwise a nice example.
A 1903 pattern bayonet marked Sanderson Sheffield, with a 30.5cm double edged pointed blade with various stamped marks: 1903, S42, 07 and others, with a wooden mounted grip, with further erased markings to the terminal, in a steel mounted leather scabbard. 44.5cm overall *Condition: Nice unrestored condition, leather a bit limp and slight degradation to surfaces throughout.
An 1888 pattern bayonet with a 30.5cm double edged pointed blade stamped for Wilkinson of London, also marked, 12, '96 and various other numbers, with a two part wooden grip, in a steel mounted black leather scabbard, 44.5cm overall *Condition: Light surface marking throughout, blade good with only light marks.
A Mauser K98 bayonet and scabbard, the bayonet with a 24cm pointed blade with deep fuller, marked to the ricasso, the grip with two part wooden handle, similarly marked to the end. In steel scabbard with belt fitting. 40cm overall *Condition: dents and scuffing to scabbard, surfaces with signs of age. Slightly loose in scabbard.
A bayonet with a 25cm pointed, fullered single edged blade marked to the ricasso for Tiger, Solingen, with backward facing quillon, two-part checkered grip and shaped terminal. In a black finished scabbard with belt hanger. 41cm overall *Condition: Grip damaged to both sides and part lacking, the scabbard lacking original finish in places, hanger showing signs of use.
With a 22cm pointed, double edged blade inscribed 'Alles Fur Deutfchland' The reverse with RZM mark and M7/33 above 1940. With wooden grip mounted with an eagle with wings outstretched and swastika in its claws and SA motif. In a brown painted scabbard with nickel mounts and brown leather belt hanger. 37.5cm overall *Condition: Loss of paint and finish to scabbard, degradation to cross pieces.
With a 43cm single edged fullered blade, the ricasso with various marks including Government issue arrow, GR beneath a crown, 1907, various inspection marks and 'Sanderson' makers mark. With a two part wooden grip. In a steel mounted leather scabbard stamped H.G.R.17. 58cm overall *Condition: Scuffing and marking to surfaces.
With a 22cm double sided blade marked 'Alles Fur Deutfchland' and with RZM mark and M7/661941. The grip inset with eagle and swastika and SA mark. In brown finished scabbard with nickle mounts, with leather belt hanger, one fitting stamped M5/25 RZM. With a German cap badge and Eine Mark note. According to family tradition these three items were brought back as souvenirs after D-Day by a member of the Somerset Light Infantry *Condition: Slight cracking to painted finish to scabbard, light marks and scuffing.
A Second World War Japanese sword with a 66cm, slightly curved single edged blade with pointed tip, with Japanese character marks to the tang. The grip with fish skin cover and wound grip, with floral decorated mounts. With a green finished scabbard with single ring suspension and conforming floral mounts. 92cm overall length *Condition: Blade not firmly fixed to handle, slight nicks to blade, surfaces to scabbard worn.
A Second World War Japanese Officers Sword Katana, with a 70cm blade with sharpened edge and pointed tip, the grip with shagreen handle bound with brown fabric binding and foliate mounts. In a lacquered scabbard with leather service cover. 102cm overall *Condition: Service cover not removed. light damage to top of scabbard, small nicks to point of blade, a nice original examples.
A short sword or dagger with a 34cm single sided, pointed blade with sharpened edge. The handle with inset brass and possibly silver decoration and rounded coral coloured mount, to the front, the reverse lacking decoration, the scabbard with similar inlay and mounts. 49cm overall. With two further daggers, one with decorative shaped blade on a wooden handle and leather scabbard, 30cm, the third with engraved scabbard and grip, 32cm (3) *Condition: First with areas of loss and light pitting and marking to blade, second with scuffing and marks to scabbard, third light marking and rust spots to blade.
A paperknife in the form of a second model Luftwaffe dagger, with a 15cm pointed blade inscribed 'C.A. Dittrichs Nach', the cross guard in the form of the Luftwaffe eagle with swastika in its claws, with a black wound grip and swastika decorated pommel, in scabbard with twin ring suspension, 25cm overall *Condition: Scabbard broken above second mount, cross guard loose, light surface wear throughout.
A Dyack 'Headhunters' sword with a slightly curved pointed sharpened 52cm blade on a woven and horn mounted handle, the horn elaborately carved. With a two-part wooden scabbard with woven binding and decorative detailing, 70cm overall. With a similar knife with a 19cm sharpened pointed blade on a hardwood handle with simple carved decoration, in a matching two-part wooden sheath with cord binding, 35cm overall (2) *Condition: First with chips and slight areas of loos to horn handle and slight signs of wear throughout. Second with loose binding and some marking to blade.
A Second World War Japanese Naval Officers Dagger with a 21cm pointed blade with fuller, the gilt wire wound handle with shagreen grip and leaf decorated pommel. The gilt metal mounted leather scabbard with twin ring suspension and button release, with conforming floral decoration. 42cm overall *Condition: Scuffing to leather scabbard.
With a 35cm tapering, pointed blade with central triple fuller, etched decoration to the centre and stamped marks, The Narrow grip in unmarked silver with niello decoration and allover finely engraved foliate decoration, the scabbard similarly decorated with beaded decoration and raised foliage, 48cm overall. Apparently obtained by the vendor's Father when prospecting for oil in the Caucasus in 1912. *Condition: Slight degradation to the end of the blade, a fine presentation quality example.
A Kris type dagger with a 33cm in an oversized scabbard with elaborate scrolling cross bar and brass wrapped body, 47cm x 21cm. Another similar lacking lower part of scabbard. A Dyack type knife with a 33cm blade with pierced back, with hardwood handle and raffia bound scabbard, and another similar with 54cm curved blade, lacking scabbard (4) *Condition: First in poor condition with breaks and damage. Second in poor condition with significant loss to body. Third in reasonable condition, fourth with signs of degradation to the blade.
With an 82.5cm slightly curved, pointed, fullered blade decorated with 'Volunteer Rifles' and a slung bugle amongst scrolling decoration with Crown and 'VR' to the other side. Marked to the ricasso 'Pilley & Co. 9 Aldermabury City' With steel guard with similar slung bugle, wire bound shagreen grip, and domed pommel. In steel scabbard with twin ring suspension. 100cm overall *Condition: Good condition with polished surfaces.
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