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).
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
British Naval Officer’s Sword c.1830, pipe back blade 30.5” (repaired) etched with crowned pre-1837 Royal Arms, fouled anchor, regulation gilt brass hilt with folding side guard, lion’s head pommel, remains of dress knot, wire bound white fish skin grip, in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard with twin hanging rings to locket. Good condition, retains most original gilding.
Royal Navy officers sword, the hilt with brass solid basket hilt with fouled crowned anchor, lion's head pommel and wire bound shark skin covered grip. The single-edged blade, 79cm is in very good condition and etched with fouled anchor, royal cypher and floral patterns and numbered '04177' on the back-strap. In its brass-mounted black leather scabbard and bullion dress knot. No makers mark present on blade, 97cm long (overall)
19th Century court or diplomatic sword, 76cm long slim double-edged blade engraved with swirls and arms, brass hilt with shell guard, engraved in the centre with a crowned rampant lion over the indistinct motto elaborate side-guard and pommel and mother-of-pearl grips in its leather scabbard with 'Z' brass mounts, 95cm long (overall)
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich Hitler Youth knife Karl Tiegel, the single edged steel blade stamped 'RZM M7/80 40', no inscription, the metal hilt with chequered black plastic grip scales inset with enamel diamond HJ badge, the black scabbard with leather frog. * No maker's mark, blade with very light pitting etc, hilt with pitting and surface wear, scabbard with paint loss.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich Hitler Youth knife Arthur Schuttelhofe, the single edge steel blade stamped RZM M7/13, the hilt with modified chequered black plastic grip scales inset with enamel diamond HJ badge to one side the other with BDM (Bund Deutscher Mãdel / League of German Girls) badge, the black metal scabbard with leather frog. * Blade with light pitting, hilt with pitting and wear, HJ enamel badge with losses, scabbard with paint loss.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich Hitler Youth knife the single edged steel blade with no markings, the metal hilt with chequered black plastic grip scales, inset with enamel diamond HJ badge, the black metal scabbard with leather frog. * Blade very good, no markings, hilt with pitting and wear, scabbard with paint loss.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich Hitler Youth knife the single edged steel blade with no markings, the metal hilt with chequered black plastic grip scales, inset with enamel diamond HJ badge, the black metal scabbard with leather frog. * the blade with two nibbles to edge and with pitting, the hilt with light surface wear, the scabbard with paint loss.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German RAD (Reichs Arbeit Dienst, Reichs Labour Service) Leaders Hewer the single edged clip point steel blade stamped ALCOSO over ACS scales and Solingen, inscribed Arbeit Adelt, the plated hilt with RAD badge to the languet, ivorine grip and eagle head pommel, the plated scabbard with ornate rope twist design and stylised leaf decoration, two fixed hanging loops. * Blade with light pitting, ivorine grip with splits, overall good.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German RAD Leader (Reichs Arbeit Dienst, Reichs Labour Service) Hewer excavated relic condition, the single edged clip point steel blade by Boker Solingen, inscription Arbeit Adelt, missing languet and ivorine grip, no scabbard. * Blade with pitting, no badge/languet, no ivorine grip or scabbard.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German RAD enlisted man's (Reichs Arbeit Dienst, Reichs Labour Service) Hewer the single edged clip point steel blade stamped RAD J in triangle above GES GESCH and Karl Julius Crebs Solingen logo, inscribed Arbeit Adelt, the metal hilt with bark effect grip and eagle head pommel, the black metal regulation scabbard with ornate mounts. * Blade with light pitting, grip good, metal hilt with little wear, scabbard with paint loss, good.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German SS Officers dagger the double edged steel blade stamped RZM over 1211/38 and SS badge, inscribed Mein Ehre Heist Treue (My Honour is Named Loyalty), black ebony grip with inset eagle and enamel SS runes insignias, black scabbard with metal mounts with loose hanging ring. * Blade with light pitting, grip good, hilt with metal fatigue, scabbard with paint loss.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich SA (Sturmabteilung, Brown Shirt) dagger the double edged steel blade stamped with cross keys above F. HERDER A.S. SOLINGEN, inscription Alles für Deutschland, tan grip with inset eagle and enamel SA roundel insignias, brown metal scabbard with metal mounts and loose hanging ring. * Blade with light surface wear and pitting, grip good, scabbard with paint loss.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich SA (Sturmabteilung, Brown Shirts) dagger the double edged steel blade with part erased Rohm, stamped ANTON WINGEN JR above knight and SOLINGEN below, inscription Alles für Deutschland, tan grip with inset eagle and enamel SA roundel insignias, brown metal scabbard with metal mounts and loose hanging ring. * Blade with light surface wear and pitting, inscription deep, light wear to grip, scabbard with paint loss.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich SA (Sturmabteilung, Brown Shirts) dagger the double edged steel blade stamped PET. DAN. KREBS above shield with lobster and SOLINGEN below, inscription Alles für Deutschland, tan grip with inset eagle and enamel SA roundel insignias, brown metal scabbard with metal mounts and loose hanging ring. * Blade with little pitting/surface wear, grip and hilt good with very light wear, scabbard with light paint loss.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich SA (Sturmabteilung, Brown Shirts) dagger the double edged steel blade stamped ANTON WINGEN JR above figure and SOLINGEN below, inscription Alles für Deutschland, tan grip with inset eagle and enamel SA roundel insignias, brown metal scabbard with metal mounts and loose hanging ring. * Blade with very light wear, grip and hilt good, enamel roundel dirty, scabbard with paint loss.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich SA (Sturmabteilung, Brown Shirt) dagger the double edged steel blade stamped SOLINGEN??, ground Rohm, inscription Alles für Deutschland, tan grip with inset eagle and enamel SA roundel insignias, none original black scabbard with metal mounts and hanging ring. * Blade with ground Rohm and light pitting, grip good, non original matched black scabbard with paint loss.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich SA (Sturmabteilung, Brown Shirts) dagger the double edged steel blade stamped RZM M 7/9 1941, inscription Alles für Deutschland, tan grip with inset eagle and enamel SA roundel insignias, brown metal scabbard with metal mounts and loose hanging ring and clip. * Blade very good with very light wear, grip good, metal elements with pitting, scabbard with paint loss.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich SA (Stumabteilung, Brown Shirts) dagger the double edged steel blade stamped RZM M7/67/41, inscription Alles für Deutschland, dark brown grip inset with eagle and enamel SA roundel insignias, brown metal mounts and loose hanging ring. * Blade with light surface wear, grip with scratches, scabbard good with light surface marks.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich SA (Sturmabteilung, Brown Shirts) dagger the double edged steel blade stamped RZM M 7/27, inscription Alles für Deutschland, dark tan grip with inset eagle enamel SA roundel insignias, brown metal scabbard with metal mounts and loose hanging ring, leather hanger. * Blade with light surface wear, grip good, metal elements with pitting, scabbard with very light wear.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich SA (Sturmabteilung, Brown Shirts) dagger the double edged steel blade inscribed Alles für Deutschland, no other marks or stamps, tan grip with inset eagle and enamel SA roundel insignias, non regulation black scabbard with metal mounts and loose hanging loop. * Blade with light wear and pitting, grip and mounts good with light surface wear, none regulation scabbard with paint loss.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - NPEA (National Political Education Institute, or Nationalpoltische Erziehungsanstalt) students dagger the double edged steel blade stamped with squirrel above ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN, inscription 'Meir Sein als Scheinen', tan grip with inset eagle, no scabbard. * Blade with surface wear and pitting, grip good, inset eagle dirty, mounts with pitting.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich Kriegsmarine Naval Officers dagger the double edged fullered steel blade stamped with squirrel above ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN and etched with fouled anchor and leaf decoration, wire-bound ivorine grip with eagle pommel and anchor crossguard, brass lightning bolt scabbard with twin loose hanging rings. * Blade with one tiny nick to edge, wear and light pitting, pommel and crossguard with surface rubbing and wear, ivorine grip with loss of surface in three places.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich Kriegsmarine Naval Officers dagger the double edged fullered steel blade stamped with a squirrel above ORIGINAL EICKHORN SOLINGEN and etched with fouled anchor and leaf decoration, wire-bound ivorine grip with eagle pommel and anchor crossguard, no scabbard. * Blade with pitting and slightly bent tip, grip a/f with fractures and losses throughout.
Guernsey German Occupation interest - A German Third Reich 2nd pattern Luftwaffe dagger the double edged steel blade stamped with P.D LUNESCHLOSS SOLINGEN logo (rubbed), twist wire bound amber effect grip, shaped metal pommel with foliate decoration and central swastika to each side, crossguard bearing flying eagle and swastika to one side, no scabbard. * Blade with light wear, grip and mounts appear very good, scabbard good.
Freemasonry interest - An early 20th century Masonic ceremonial sword and scabbard having black swollen handle with applied cross, knights head pommel, feathered crossguards, centered by Masonic square and compass emblem, engraved 32in. double edged silvered blade 'FULLER REGALIA WORCESTER', brass scabbard with enamel red cross.
A Japanese Wakizashi sword 17" blade, tang reportedly signed 'Bizen Osafune ju nin Yokooyama Kozuke Daijo Sukesada', (Kandun Shinto era circa 1660, indicating it is a potentially 17th century blade, with later fittings?), having pierced metal Tsuba, bamboo pin "Mekugi", floral gilt decoration to Fushi and Kashira, leather covered fish skin grip, Menuki to either side, wood scabbard "Saya", missing Kozuka. * We are not experts in this field and have taken guidance from vendor.
A WWII 2nd pattern Fairbairn Sykes commando fighting knife with double edged spear point blade, the ricasso with etched 'Wilkinson Sword' panel, the reverse 'The F-S Fighting Knife', with 2 inch oval crossguard, chequered grip with knotted string added for grip, the scabbard with square chape, blade 17.5cm.
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