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Lot 1119
JAPANESE WWII-PERIOD SHIN-GUNTO,silvered habaki, the pierced brass quatrefoil tsuba decorated with sakura, similarly decorated fuchigasira, the fish skin grip bound in cloth, 9cm long, the leather clad saya with push-catch releaseBlade is 69.5cm long. Cutting edge 67cmUnfortunately cannot remove grip as it is very well secured, and we do not wish to risk damaging the piece.Additional images now available.Press stud does appear to function in theory but the scabbard does not currently sit into the mechanism but can simply be pulled off so this section will require attention before being fully functional againNeither blade nor scabbard noticeably out of shapescabbard 73cm longblade does insert fully into scabbard but scabbard does not secure into place with push mechanism as previously stated
![Antique R.N.V. Officers sword. Engraved to blade, comes with scabbard. Also fitted with a sword knot. [Scabbard- 80cm] [blade](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/25bb5731-70d3-42b6-a90b-aefc00f77c7b/4a549c7d-94f7-458d-9611-aefd011e2ac8/468x382.jpg)
Lot 1773
A World War II British military machete and leather scabbard, stamped broad arrow and dated 1944; together with another billhook, (a.f.). (2)IF REQUESTING IN-HOUSE SHIPPING FOR THIS LOT PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:ROYAL MAIL HAVE UPDATED THEIR REGULATIONS FOR POSTING WEAPONS BY ADDING A £10 SURCHARGE AND STIPULATING THAT THE ITEM CAN ONLY BE HANDED TO THE NAMED RECEIPEINT ON PROOF OF ID.
Lot 69
Fine Officer’s Sword of the Sussex Artillery Militia by Wilkinson No.23489, regulation signed blade etched with crowned VR and royal cypher, regimental device and title, and owner’s crest, regulation bright steel triple bar guard, silver wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 suspension rings. Blade 89cms. Fine condition, blade retaining nearly all original polish. Wilkinson ledger confirms sold to M. Fisher, 27-01-1880.
Lot 47
Edward 7th Courtsword, Embroidered Belt & Hanger, Cased Epaulettes for a Lord Lieutenant of an English county c.1901-1910, slender blade signed Marshall & Co. St. James St. London W, etched and mirror polished with martial trophy, laurel wreath and scrolling foliage, regulation ormolu hilt retaining all its original gilding, crown-shaped pommel, silver wire bound grip and applied silver crowned royal cipher and laurel, bullion dress knot embroidered with roses, in its black patent leather scabbard, ormolu mounts engraved with fruiting oak; together with its red Morocco leather backed silver bullion belt and hanger embroidered with fruiting oak, silvered belt buckle with rose and fruiting oak, and fine pair of silver bullion epaulettes in their red velvet lined japanned tin case, the whole preserved in close to mint condition. Blade length 80cms. PLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS
Lot 72
Good Victorian 1846 Pattern Naval Officer’s Sword by Batten & Adams, Devonport c.1850, signed regulation blade etched and polished with crowned Royal Arms, and fouled anchor amidst scrolling foliage, regulation gilt brass with lion’s head pommel, crowned fouled anchor in guard and with sprung folding sideguard, wire bound sharkskin covered grip, in its leather scabbard with gilt mounts, locket with 2 hanging rings signed on the reverse, retaining its original bullion dress knot. Blade 74cms. Good condition, hilt and scabbard mounts retain virtually all original gilding.
Lot 61
Fine 1845 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword by STOHWASSER Conduit St LONDON, signed regulation single edge blade etched with crowned VR cypher, scrolls, POW plumes and retaining virtually all its original polish, regulation gilt brass hilt retaining virtually all its original gilding, solid guard with crowned VR and the union flowers, patent leather lining, wire bound black fish skin grip, bullion dress knot with 3 crimson lines, in its brass dress scabbard. Blade 83cms. Fine condition overall.
Lot 48
Fine British GVIR Diplomat’s Courtsword, regulation ormolu hilt and scabbard mounts, helmet pommel, phoenix sideguard, gilt wire bound grip, gold bullion dress knot, blade etched and mirror polished with crowned royal cipher and scrolling foliage, in its leather scabbard, preserved in almost mint condition. Blade 79.5cms
Lot 53
British Post 1902 Naval Officer’s Sword, slightly curved single edge blade 31” by Gieve Matthews & Seagrove, etched with crowned royal Arms, fouled anchor and fruiting oak with scrolls, regulation brass hilt with folding side guard engraved H.R.W. TURNOR R.N., wire bound white fish skin grip, bullion dress knot, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Good condition
Lot 70
1845 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword of Major General T.D. Carpenter (Madras Infantry), regulation blade by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, un-numbered (pre-1854) etched with the crowned VR cypher amidst scrolling foliage and sharpened for field service, regulation pattern hilt retaining some original gilding, folding sideguard, wire bound fishskin covered grip, in its brass scabbard. Blade 83cms. Preserved in untouched condition this sword would benefit from careful cleaning. An old and credible handwritten label reads "Another sword of Major Genl Thos David Carpenter Has also seen much service -especially in Band and Kirklace (?) campaign signed M S Lamb." Thomas David Carpenter, Madras Infantry 29 August 1859, Major General of H.M. Indian Forces (from 1860 Army List).
Lot 54
Scarce British Victorian Naval Officer’s Sword of Flag Rank, ‘claymore’ blade 28.5” etched with crowned Royal Arms, fouled anchor and foliage, regulation gilt brass mounts, guard with crowned fouled anchor surrounded by a laurel wreath, folding side guard, lion head pommel, wire bound white fish skin covered grip, bullion dress knot (incomplete), in its leather scabbard with regulation mounts cross banded with fruiting oak, in an oilskin sword bag. Good condition, some age wear, retains approximately 85% original gilding.
Lot 63
1845 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword by Wilkinson No.26527, regulation signed blade sharpened for field service etched with crowned VR amidst scrolls and with owner’s initials AB within scrolls (believed Balfour family), regulation brass hilt, wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its iron scabbard with twin hanging rings. Blade 83cms. Good clean condition.
Lot 74
Good 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword, regulation straight single edge blade retaining much original blued and gilt decoration etched with crowned GR, royal cypher, OSBORN & GUNBY WARRANTED, standing figure of Britannia, trophies of arms and the union flowers, regulation gilt brass hilt with folding side guard (spring as found), silver wire bound grip, in its leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts. Blade 81cms. Fine condition, hilt and scabbard mounts retaining nearly all original gilding, leather expertly replaced, top suspension ring missing
Lot 50
Good Metropolitan Police Hanger as Used by the River Police, slightly curved single edge blade 27” with government inspector’s mark, regulation brass guard with side loop and spring catch, ribbed brass grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Good condition. See Swords for Sea Service, May and Annis, Pl 76 for another.
Lot 27
Fine Bali Kris, 19th Century, carved black wooden hilt and scabbard with carved black wooden top, earlier broad wavy double edge flat blade with striking black and silver coloured pamor, slightly carved and fluted at the root. Blade 37cms, overall 47cms. Good condition and age patina, side of hilt with age crack.
Lot 26
Fine Large Bali Kris, 19th Century, carved wooden hilt and scabbard, earlier broad heavy straight double edge blade with raised central rib and concave sides, striking black and silver coloured pamor, finely carved and fluted at the root. Blade 44.5cms, overall 58cms. Good condition and age patina overall.
Lot 29
Fine Large Bali Kris, 19th Century, carved wooden hilt and scabbard, earlier broad heavy sinuous double edge blade with raised central rib and concave sides, striking black and silver coloured pamor, finely carved and fluted at the root. Blade 49cms, overall 63.5cms. Good condition and age patina overall.
Lot 62
Very Fine Victorian 1827 Pattern Presentation Sword of the Derbyshire Rifle Volunteers, regulation blade by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London No. 10614 finely etched and mirror polished with crowned VR cypher, Sudbury 2nd Derbyshire VI Rifle Volunteers amidst foliage together with ‘Lord Vernon to Robert Booth’ beneath Lord Vernon's crest and motto, regulation steel guard and dress scabbard of blued steel, fish skin covered silver wire bound grip. Blade 82cms. The blade is preserved in almost mint condition and represents Wilkinson's best work. The hilt and scabbard retain much original blued finish. Fine condition, some staining to original blued finish, blade in close to mint condition.
Lot 24
Very Unusual Javanese Dagger Badek c.1800, bone hilt carved as a veiled Durga showing only her hair encased beneath pierced scroll work, short silver guard and scabbard mounts engraved with foliage against a cross-hatched ground (probably Chinese work), locket with belt hook, broad straight single edge blade showing extraordinary pattern welding. Blade 27cms, overall 39cms. Good condition and age patina, small chip to back edge of scabbard.
Lot 55
Scarce Royal Naval Volunteers (R.N.V) Officer’s Sword by J R Gaunt & Sons No. 15360, straight blade 31.5” etched with crowned Royal Arms and fouled anchor with fruiting oak, ropes and owner’s name LIEUT. H G SABISTON, regulation brass hilt with folding side guard, lion’s head pommel, wire bound white fish skin grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Good condition. Harold George Sabiston Royal Flying Corps; Lt. in the RNVR on MTB; residence 12, Gray’s Inn Square. London WC (1924)
Lot 66
1845 Pattern Victorian Infantry Officer's Sword, Blade by HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, LONDON No 15032 etched with the crowned VR cypher within foliate scrolls together with the owner's crest and initials A.B., regulation gilt brass hilt, wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its steel dress scabbard. Blade 83cms. Good condition. Wilkinson confirm that this sword was sold to A. Briggs (Bart) in March 1867.
Lot 58
Late 19th Century Trooper’s Sword, Probably for Mounted Artillery, curved single edge blade cut with a broad fuller, brass stirrup hilt with langets, ribbed cast iron grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard (stitching incomplete), without any markings. Good condition, some age wear. Overall 76cms, blade 76cms
Lot 68
Three Swords of Thomas Henry Purser, 69th (later 1st) Herefordshire Rifles (Bromyard Company) 1871-1892, comprising his 1827 pattern Rifle officer's sword, the blade etched and mirror polished with crowned 69th Herefordshire Rifles, regimental badge, laurel wreath, Union flags and foliage, regulation hilt incorporating the regimental badge, in its steel dress scabbard; his 1845 pattern Infantry officer's Presentation sword, blade by Prise & Co, Hart St, Covent Garden, London, etched and mirror polished with crowned VR cypher within foliage, together with "Presented to Major & Hon Lieut Col Thomas Henry Purser On His Promotion to Field Rank After 31 Years Service By Members of The Bromyard (D) Company Of The 1st Herefordshire Rifle Volunteer Corps April 1892" upon banners within foliage, brass hilt and scabbard of regulation pattern; and his 1895 Pattern Infantry officer's sword, blade by Hobson & Sons 1-3-5 Lexington St, London, etched and mirror polished with crowned VR cypher, 1st Herefordshire R.V.C., and owner's initials T.H.P. all amidst foliage, regulation steel hilt and steel dress scabbard. All blades are preserved in almost mint condition, all hilts and scabbards have good age patina. T.H. Purser, Lieut 18.2,1871 in the 4th (Bromyard) I.A. Bn; Major Hon Lieut Col 13.06.1891 in the King's (Shropshire Light Infantry).
Lot 57
1856 Pattern Pioneer’s Saw Back Hanger, used in the Royal Navy 1864-1914, saw back blade 22.25” by Wilkinson with inspector’s and issue stamps, regulation brass hilt with volunteer markings to the 3rd Battalion of Seaforth Highlanders, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Good condition. See Swords for Sea Service, May and Annis, Pl 79 for another.
Lot 59
Regulation Pattern 1900 Boarding Cutlass, straight single edge part fullered blade 27.75” stamped MOLE BIRMn. with Birmingham inspector’s stamps, government ownership stamp, pattern (19)’00 and issue stamp (19)’01, regulation steel guard, 2 piece chequered leather grips, in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Good condition. See Swords for Sea Service, May and Annis, Pl 74 for another.
Lot 67
Possibly Unique Victorian Royal Artillery Officer’s Sword Presented to a Jewish Officer, regulation Wilkinson blade (not numbered) etched with the owners crest and initials WJS, a panel containing a quote from the Psalms of David – 144 in Yiddish, crowned royal arms and cypher, union flowers, regimental title and device, and profuse scrolling, regulation triple bar steel guard, silver wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its steel scabbard. Blade 89.5cms. Fine clean condition. William James Smythe R.A. promoted Captain 6.5.1845, Lieut Colonel 1.4.1855. Together with research notes.
Lot 65
Good 1821 Pattern Cavalry Officer's Sword of the 1st Surrey Light Horse, regulation blade by PILLIN Manufacturer, Gerrard St, London, etched and mirror polished with crowned 1st Surrey Light Horse within garter together with strung bugle and foliage, regulation steel triple bar guard and chequered grip strap, wire bound sharkskin covered grip, in its steel dress scabbard with twin hanging rings. Blade 87cms. Fine condition, blade retains virtually all original mirror polish.
Lot 64
Fascinating Sword Built for R.B. Cummins When an Officer in the 46th Madras Native Infantry in 1863, slender regulation blade No 12610 by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, etched with the crowned VR cypher amidst foliage, the owner's crest and motto, and along the back edge "R.B. CUMMINS 46th M.N.I." brass hilt with traces of gilding incorporates the owner's initials R.B.C. in the guard where the Royal cypher ought to be, folding sideguard retaining its white buckskin dress knot, copper wire bound fish skin covered grip, n its steel dress scabbard with 2 hanging rings. Together with extensive research data concerning R.B. Cummins (1839-1875) and his military career in India. Blade 82.5cms. Good clean condition. Together with extensive research data concerning R.B. Cummins (1839-1875) and his military career in India.
Lot 73
Good Victorian Naval Officers’ Sword by GILLOTT & HASELL, NEW BURLINGTON STREET, LONDON, regulation signed blade etched and polished with crowned VR, fouled anchor and scrolls, regulat3ion gilt brass hilt with lion’s head pommel, guard with crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, white sharkskin covered wire bound grip, bullion dress knot, in its leather scabbard with regulation gilt brass mounts, twin hanging rings. Blade 74cms. Good condition, blade with much original polish, gilding worn to scabbard mounts.
Lot 71
1827 Pattern Georgian Naval Officer's Sword of Alexander Glen R.N., pipe back blade etched with the crowned Royal Arms, crowned fouled anchor, the owner's initials A.G., assorted foliage and "Alexander Glen R.N.-Malabar 1832 to 34-Wolf 1834 to 39-Thunderer 1840-42-Obit Malta 1842 Aetat 25" within banners, regulation gilt brass hilt, deeply chiselled lion's head pommel, crowned fouled anchor in guard, folding sideguard, sharkskin covered grip is bound with twisted copper wire, in its leather scabbard with gilt mounts. Blade 76cms. Good condition, retains nearly all its original gilding.
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