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Click here to subscribeA GEORGIAN NAVAL SWORD, 81.5cm blade decorated with stands of arms, fouled anchors and crowned Royal arms, copper gilt hilt, the langets decorated with fouled anchors, D-shaped knuckle guard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Blueing and gilt refreshed, hilt distorted and chape lacking, tight in scabbard.
A GEORGIAN NAVAL MIDSHIPMAN'S SWORD, 61.5cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, patinated, foliate engraved copper gilt hilt, the langets decorated with crowned fouled anchors, loose, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its part scabbard, the upper mount with maker's panel for DUDLEY. Generally worn.
A 19TH CENTURY BANDSMAN'S SWORD, blade lacking, regulation brass hilt with bold lion's head pommel, fixed in to its brass scabbard, together with a hospital orderly's sword, 76cm curved fullered blade, brass stirrup hilt, ribbed iron grip, scabbard lacking, a brass hilted cutlass by WILKINSON, scabbard lacking, and a reproduction Baker rifle bayonet and scabbard. (4)
A FRENCH CUIRASSIER OFFICER'S SWORD, 97cm double fullered blade with hatchet point, decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, maker's initials for SCHNITZLER & KIRSCHBAUM, regulation brass hilt with wire bound leather grip, contained in a reproduction leather panelled brass scabbard.
A FRENCH SENIOR OFFICER'S SWORD, 80.25cm blade with traces of etched foliate decoration, blueing refreshed, gilt brass hilt decorated with eagles, casque pommel, wire bound grip, together with a reproduction French Light Cavalry officer's sword and scabbard. Scabbard lacking on the former. (2)
A FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD INFANTRY OFFICER'S SABRE, 65.75cm double fullered curved blade, characteristic slotted brass hilt with three-scrolling side bars, wire bound leather covered wooden grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, together with a Continental sabre with white metal hilt and ribbed ebonised grip. Scabbard lacking on the latter. (2)
A FRENCH MODEL 1767 GRENADIERS SIDEARM, 59.5cm curved blade, regulation two-piece cast brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with Inspector's stamp for Louis Antoine Gau de Vaumarin, ribbed brass grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount struck with an anchor, together with a Continental sidearm. Scabbard lacking on the latter. (2)
A LATE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH GRENADIERS SIDEARM, 63cm curved blade with partial engraved inscription to either side VXXXX MORIRE and XXXXX XEPUBLICA, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and ribbed brass grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, together with a 19th Century brass hilted sidearm in an associated scabbard. (2)
A GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SABRE, 77cm blade etched and gilt with trophies of arms, Royal arms, GR cypher and foliage against a blued ground, copper gilt stirrup hilt, the pommel and backpiece engraved with a crowned lion and a trail of acorns and oak leaves, the langets embossed with lion's heads, wire bound ivory grip, contained in its linear engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, the locket signed John Gloag & Co., Edinburgh, complete with fine gold bullion knot. The decoration suggests that this sword was carried by a senior officer. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference 7J7DQLXE
A LARGE TWO-HANDED CHINESE JIAN OR SWORD, 78cm flattened diamond section watered steel blade decorated with two dragons flanking a pearl on either side, characteristic brass and copper hilt with wire bound wooden grip, contained in its wooden scabbard decorated to match, together with a mid-20th Century example with copper dot inset blade and carved wooden grip and scabbard. (2)
A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 77.5cm curved Wootz damascus blade struck with a reversed S maker's mark to one side, characteristic hilt with elongated langets, circular crossguard terminals, dished disc pommel with sun-form form terminal with short tapering spike finial, the whole decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads on a stippled ground and within geometric borders, all highlighted in thick silver, contained in its foliate pierced white metal mounted pink velvet wrapped wooden scabbard.
A FINE 19TH CENTURY NORTH INDIAN KIRACH OR TULWAR, 82cm curved damascus blade chiselled with multiple fullers and a sword motif towards the tip, further decorated with a large panel of Quranic inscriptions, a small panel of calligraphy, a feline form within a circular border and celestial imagery, characteristic plated steel hilt with dished disc pommel finely chiselled with scrolling vines, foliate domed pommel, fine chequering to the underside of the pommel and grip, the crossguard, terminals and langets equally finely decorated with foliage and flowerheads, contained in its patterned cloth wrapped wooden scabbard.
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SIKH TULWAR OR SWORD, 76cm sharply curved wootz damascus blade, characteristic gilt and silvered hilt with large disc pommel, domed foliate terminal, contained in its red velvet covered wooden scabbard with silver mounts, the chape finely finished with scrolling foliage. Velvet replaced.
A 19TH CENTURY WHITE JADE HILTED KHANJAR, 29cm clean wootz damascus blade with armour piercing tip, bright polish to blade, the tapering double fullers with exposed damascus grain and chiselled with a short inscription, characteristic hilt of white or mutton fat jade, contained in its velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. Paperwork accompanying the dagger lists the inscription as Urdu - Mahamray Sri Partap Singh, while not entirely accurate it perhaps should read Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh who was Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir. Minor grey stain to tip now scrubbed, and ground chip to base of hilt.
A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY NORTH INDIAN JAMBIYA, 23.5cm sharply curved blade with deeply chiselled multi-fullers and armour piercing tip, the thick foliate shaped reinforce decorated with silvered peacocks, birds and flowerheads, characteristic heavy hilt chiselled with silvered scrolling vines and exotic flowerheads, contained in its green velvet wrapped wooden scabbard with stepped white metal chape.
A LATE 18TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN JAMBIYA, 24cm multi-fullered Wootz damascus blade with gold koftgari highlights and with the phrase I depend on almighty Allah or God, characteristic white metal hilt profusely decorated with scrolling vines and flower heads, traces of gilt wash, the pommel top decorated with a palace in a landscape, contained in its white metal scabbard decorated with vines and urns of flowers.
A GOOD 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN SILVER NIELLO KINDJAL, 37cm triple fullered blade struck with an elongated maker's mark above the forte, characteristic hilt finely decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads, and the monogram of Sultan Abdul Hamid Khan Al-Ghazi, contained in its fine silver niello scabbard decorated with vignettes of Mosques and Palaces, Sultanahmet Camii - Sultan Ahmed - The Blue Mosque, Aya Sofia Mosque - The Byzantine Church Hagia-Sophia, Bayezid II Mosque, Ortokoy Camii Mosque, the reverse with We Have Granted Thee a Manifest Victory and further decorated with panels of calligraphy to include a poem by Imam Ali: I accepted what God has granted me, In the past I have delegated my fate to God and I am sure that God will look after me furthermore in the future, a further name Ibraheem Pash and the prayer Oh Allah, Your Lordship knows all what is hidden and what will happen in the future please help and protect us from what we fear.
A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR OR DAGGER, 23cm multi fullered blade with armour piercing tip, characteristic hilt profusely decorated with geometric or bird forms in gold damascene, all on a silver damascene ground, double baluster grip, contained in its green velvet wrapped wooden scabbard with braided wire and cloth decoration.
A 19TH CENTURY SILVER MOUNTED NEPALESE KUKRI, 32cm swollen single edge blade of conventional form, silver mounted horn hilt, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with extensive silver mounts, locket pierced and chased with a lion rampant amidst flowring foliage, rectangular gold foil panel embossed and chased with foliage and set with two red and one turquoise cabochons, woven silver wire belt with chased bird on buckle, chevron band embossed with bird and two pairs of serpents, large chape.
A PRESENTATION GURKHA RIFLES KUKRI, 30cm double fullered blade, characteristic alloy hilt with brass pommel cap stamped with the regimental badge, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with pierced and embossed foliage, the upper mount with presentation inscription PRESENTED BY SUB DEOBDR LIMBU 7TH G.R. JAN 1948, complete with bi-knives.
A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN OR TURKISH YATAGHAN, 63cm damascus blade incised with a maker's mark to one side and a scimitar and calligraphy on the other, brass reinforced forte, two-piece riveted ivory grips, contained in its embossed brass wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with foliage. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference JB4GAJWF
A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN OR TURKISH YATAGHAN, 59.5cm curved fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage and calligraphy, embossed and pierced reinforced forte, characteristic eared hilt with two-piece walrus grips, the embossed back strap set with stones, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
A 19TH CENTURY SILVER NIELLO YATAGHAN, 37cm blade chiselled with foliage and stamped with a maker's mark, silver niello reinforcing straps with a panel of calligraphy along the back edge, characteristic hilt with silver niello grips, worn, contained in its embossed white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, together with three similar examples. Each hilt with some form of damage, two associated scabbards and one lacking. (4)
A 19TH CENTURY CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 29.5cm triple fullered blade with rounded tip, characteristic hilt profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads in thick silver koftgari, contained in its metal panelled scabbard decorated to match with the addition of birds and beasts, the throat with a panel of calligraphy.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY GEORGIAN SILVER NIELLO KINDJAL, 39cm blade etched with scrolling foliage within the triple fullers, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, silver niello decorated mounts and domed rivets, the tang with silvered geometric decoration, contained in its silver niello mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads within geometric borders.
A 19TH CENTURY CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 43.25cm triple fullered blade profusely etched with scrolling foliage, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, the domed rivet covers and the tang decorated with foliage and geometric designs in thick silver koftgari, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the suspension mount and finial decorated to match.
AN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN COSSACK SHASQUA OR SWORD, 78cm double fullered curved blade etched with the Imperial eagle and cypher, regulation brass mounted hilt incorporating the cypher, ribbed wooden grip, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, complete with later bayonet. The pommel with inscription to one side.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY OMANI JAMBIYA OR DAGGER, 12.5cm curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic hilt with wooden grip and profuse fine white metal filigree decoration, contained in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard, finely decorated to match, leather backing, complete with white metal belt mounts.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY OMANI JAMBIYA, 20.5cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic white metal hilt with embossed and filigree decoration, contained in its embossed white metal wrapped wooden scabbard, the back, leather covered and with sheath for bi-knfe, complete with white metal belt mounts. Some crushing to bottom of hilt.
A 19TH CENTURY ARAB SAIF OR SWORD, 75cm fullered blade, characteristic white metal hilt, the crossguard decorated with ropework, foliate panels and with bud form terminals, bifurcated angled pommel with stepped conical tang with bud form button, white metal wrapped grip with roped and geometric borders, chain guard, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with panels of foliage and geometric designs. Scabbard leather replaced.
A 19TH CENTURY ARAB SAIF OR SWORD, 75cm double fullered blade, characteristic white metal hilt, the crossguard decorated with ropework, foliate panels and with bud form terminals, bifurcated angled pommel with stepped conical tang with bud form button, white metal wrapped grip with geometric borders, chain guard, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with panels of foliage and geometric designs. Scabbard leather replaced.
A 19TH CENTURY ARAB NIMCHA OR SWORD, 70.5cm triple fullered blade decorated with star and crescent moon forms, characteristic hilt with drooping quillons and square form guard, carved horn grip, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with flower heads. Possibly rhinoceros horn.
A SUDANESE BEJA DAGGER, 22cm sharply curving blade, characteristic X-form carved wooden hilt of large size decorated with linear carvings and white metal rosettes, contained in its white metal mounted tooled leather scabbard, together with a further Sudanese dagger of characteristic arm form with 23cm blade incised with geometric designs, a lizard and a scorpion, characteristic turned wooden hilt with copper coin pommel cap, contained in its tooled leather scabbard. (2)
A MALAYAN KRIS, 33.5cm watered steel blade, characteristic foliate carved bone grip, contained in its wooden scabbard, together with another Malayan dagger, this applied with a small white metal presentation plaque TO CAPT. G. DUNCAN FROM ALL RANKS D COY. 4 MALAY, together with two jambiya, all with scabbards. (4)
A FINE ENGLISH SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD, c.1750, large hilt not hallmarked, crisply chased overall with curved flutes and raised stylised foliage against a punched ground, shaped shell guards, silver grip, large pas d'ane rings, 87.5cm triangular-section tapered blade with raised rib on one side and sunken fuller on the reverse retaining nearly all it original polish overall (extreme tip pitted), in its wooden scabbard with silver hanging band and locket engraved ensuite with hilt, locket also engraved Holden Ludgate Street. Untouched condition, scabbard covering, chape and tip of scabbard missing. Note: Edward Holden, recorded 1710 - 1769, London sword cutler and Master of the Cutler's Company. See 'London Silver-Hilted Swords' Leslie Southwick, 2001, p.141 for Holden's entry.
A SCARCE ENGLISH SILVER HILTED HUNTING HANGER, hallmarked for London, 1741-1742, maker's mark I.S within a rectangle, chiselled in relief with stags and bushes on quillon block, hounds and bushes on knuckle bow, one piece gripstrap and pommel with a fearsome grotesque mask flanked by elaborate trophies of arms, and a further mask which receives the knucklebow, fluted one piece horn grip, 66cm polished and slightly curved single edge blade cut with a pair of narrow and a pair of broad fullers and with traces of etched inscription and and chape engraved ensuite with foliage. Some age wear, hallmarked on knucklebow and beneath oval plate covering scabbard mouth.
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