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Lot 271
A 19TH CENTURY VIETNAMESE KIEM WITH MAMMOTH TOOTH GRIP, 56cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic hilt with stippled copper and white metal mounts decorated with scrolling foliage, fractured mammoth tooth grip, contained in its white metal mounted tortoise shell wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts decorated to match. Some losses and damage to mounts.
Lot 275
A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY BURMESE DHA, 61.5cm blade profusely decorated in silver with panels of scrolling foliage, courtly figures, hunting scenes and calligraphy, characteristic silver niello hilt decorated with two bands of dancing figures, contained in its plated copper scabbard.
Lot 279
A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KHANDA OR SWORD, 72cm blade broadening towards the tip and reinforced along the back and at the forte, highlighted in gold koftgari with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, characteristic hilt with upturned guard, broad knuckle bow and disc pommel with elongated spike finial, decorated to match and with velvet liner, contained in its velvet wrapped wooden scabbard.
Lot 280
A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY TULWAR, 81.5cm sharply curved blade, possibly damascus, characteristic hilt with scroll knuckle guard, dished disc pommel with fluted dome terminal, the whole with chiselled extremities, shaped grip, contained in a later velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. Hilt loose.
Lot 307
A JAVANESE OR INDONESIAN PEDANG BELIEVED TO BE THE SWORD OF THE PIRATE ANN BONNY, 40.5cm characteristic heavy thick set blade, the brass collared forte engraved ANN BONNY in the 18th Century fashion, later inscribed HER HANGER and with a stylised skull and crossed bones, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and elongated downturned quillon, characteristic carved horn hilt, contained in its brass mounted wooden scabbard with European style belt hook. Anne Bonny (Anne Bonney), one of the few female pirates operating in the early 18th Century, mainly in the Caribbean around Jamaica and the Bahamas. What little is known of her comes mainly from Captain Charles Johnson's book 'A General History of The Pyrates' 1724. She was known for her fierce temper, violence and was "willing to do anything". Born 1697(?) in Cork, Ireland, her date of death is unknown as nothing is heard of her after 1721. Along with her shipmates she had been tried in Jamaica in late 1720 and sentenced to death, but was given a stay of execution as she was pregnant. Johnson writes in 1724 "She was continued in Prison, to the Time of her lying in, and afterward reprieved from Time to Time; but what is become of her since we cannot tell; only this we know, that she was not executed." There is an Ann Bonny mentioned as having been buried in Jamaica in 1733, but others suggest she returned to Charleston, South Carolina and died in 1782. Previously lot 455 Mervyn Carey Auctions 30th June 2004 - post the auction it was established that this sword formed part of the nautical collection of Lieutenant-Commander R. H. Bartlett RNVR.
Lot 308
A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN OR PERSIAN SHAMSHIR OR SWORD, 74cm sharply curved double fullered blade with clipped back tip, finely decorated in gold with panels of flowers, foliage and calligraphy on either side, characteristic gilt brass hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, the crossguard with central chiselled foliate panel, contained in its gilt brass mounted wooden scabbard with velum bindings, the mounts embossed and chased with geometric designs, complete with leather and rope suspension straps.
Lot 309
A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN SHAMSHIR, 83cm sharply curved clipped back kilij form blade, characteristic hilt, scroll engraved brass crossguard with turned swollen terminals, two-piece riveted rhinoceros horn hilt, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with scroll and foliate engraved brass mounts. Chape split to lower edge. Please adhere to all CITES rules and regulations and further note that this cannot be exported to anywhere outside the UK.
Lot 313
A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN JAMBIYA, 29cm curved fullered blade inlaid in gold with a panel of geometric designs and calligraphy, characteristic carved wooden hilt with filigree pommel cap and two large domed filigree rivets, contained in its red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard with white metal mounts decorated to match.
Lot 321
A PATTERN 1826-31 RUSSIAN OFFICER'S SWORD, 79.5cm curved blade, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow, looping side guard, stepped pommel, the whole with foliate, acanthus and oak leaf decoration, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its brass mounted scabbard, the chape struck with a Riga arsenal mark. See images 3 and 4 of A. N. Kulinsky's Russian Edged Weapons, Polearms and Bayonets.
Lot 323
A 19TH CENTURY CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 36.5cm blade with offset fullers, decorated with geometric designs, scrolling foliage and flower heads in gold damascene to one side, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted grips, one of walrus and the other of horn, the former cracked, gold damascene decorated domed foliate rivets, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
Lot 326
A GOOD 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OTTOMAN JAMBIYA, 24cm flattened diamond section curved blade of watered steel, characteristic white metal hilt with slender grip and gadrooned top and crossguard, contained in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard profusely decorated with scrolling foliage, flower heads and geometric designs.
Lot 327
A GOOD LARGE 19TH CENTURY BALKAN OR OTTOMAN JAMBIYA, 27cm curved blade with raised medial ridge, inlaid with a large panel of yellow metal inlaid calligraphy to either side of the forte, characteristic carved walrus hilt, contained in its heavy white metal scabbard profusely and finely decorated with foliate and geometric designs in filigree work.
Lot 329
A GOOD LARGE 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN JAMBIYA, 35cm sharply curved finely watered steel blade with raised medial ridge, decorated with panels of calligraphy to either side of the forte, the Bosnian influenced walrus hilt probably 18th Century, contained in its white metal mounted cloth wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with geometric designs in wrigglework.
Lot 332
A 19TH CENTURY BALKAN OR OTTOMAN JAMBIYA, 23.75cm curved blade with raised medial ridge and decorated with panels of scrolling foliage to either side of the forte in gold koftgari, characteristic carved walrus hilt, contained in its red cloth wrapped wooden scabbard, the iron mounts with traces of scrolling foliage in gold koftgari.
Lot 348
FOUR AFRICAN SWORDS, the first, Takouba, 76.5cm blade in the European style, fullered and with opposing crescent stamps, reinforced forte, characteristic leather wrapped metal hilt with broad crossguard and disc pommel, the second similar with 70.5cm blade and tooled leather scabbard, the third a Manding and the fourth with characteristic hour glass wooden hilt. (4)
Lot 367
A GOLD MOUNTED GEORGIAN PRESENTATION SWORD, 81.5cm blade etched with foliage, the Royal arms, GR cypher, various classical figures and stands of arms, the gold hilt with double shell guard embossed with the regimental arms and the arms of the recipient, the knuckle guard in the form of two entwined serpents, bold lion's head pommel with ruby eyes, the mane forming the backpiece, all in one piece with the gold grip, contained in its leather scabbard with gold mounts embossed with stands of arms, the reverse of the locket engraved with the lengthy inscription, gold hallmarks for Ray and Montague. Lower part of the scabbard and chape lacking. The inscription reads "This sword was Presented on 14 April A.D.1806 To Col. Sir John Eamer Kt & C & C & C by the Officers, Non Commissioned Officers and Privates of the Royal East London Militia in Testimony of their Attachment to him as their Commanding Officer and their Esteem for him as a Gentleman & a Soldier and proudly to record the Sentiments of Triumph they share with him in his highly honourable Acquittal pronounced by a General Court Martial on ten charges preferred against him by Capt Will Ayres who with four other Officers were in Consequence Displaced from the Regt by the express command of the Sovereign". John Eamer was a wholesale grocer who dealt in sugar imported from the West Indies. His success led to him becoming Sheriff of London in 1794. He was knighted and became Lord Mayor of London in 1801. He was appointed Colonel of the Royal East London Militia on 28th April 1803. In 1805 he was charged with "Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman" by some junior officers who complained of bullying and abusive behaviour. Sir John was acquitted although he was cautioned to be more guarded in his future language towards the Officers of his Regiment. Sold with further research.
Lot 370
A GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SABRE, 77.5cm curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, flowers of the union, crowned Royal arms, crowned GR cypher and maker's scroll for REDDELL & BATE, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt, wire bound ivory grip, contained in its copper mounted leather scabbard. Locket lacking. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference SM8REGQJ.
Lot 372
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 83cm curved blade retaining some original polish, etched with a panel of scrolling foliage and WARRANTED, a further etched panel containing the initials JCC over WYC, stamped Osborn, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard with shaped mounts. Scabbard rings replaced.
Lot 376
AN UNUSUAL 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 76.5cm blade of stiff incurved triangular section, regulation gilt hilt with lion's head pommel, the langets cast with crowned fouled anchors, wire bound ebony grip, contained in its leather covered wooden scabbard with linear gilt and brass mounts, the locket signed Brunn, Sword Cutler to the Prince Regent, 56 Charing Cross, London.
Lot 377
AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 76cm blade etched with foliage, a stand of arms and crowned GR cypher, regulation copper gilt hilt with plain pommel, the langets engraved with fouled anchors, plain pommel, wire bound black fishskin grip, contained in its copper mounted leather scabbard, the locket signed Stephens, St George's Sq., Portsea. Scabbard broken in two.
Lot 378
A GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SPADROON, 81cm double fullered blade with clipped back point, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow and looping sideguard, stepped pommel, reeded ivory grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard incised with geometric designs. One old repair to scabbard leather. Ivory Submission Reference 79X6ZPVS.
Lot 379
AN UNUSUAL MAMELUKE STYLE SABRE OF TIPU SULTAN INTEREST, 71cm blade, brass mounted hilt with trophy tiger's head pommel decorated with the bubri design favoured by Tipu Sultan and his guards, recurved crossguard, the ecusson cast with a slung bugle horn, horn grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, old repair to leather. The pommel presumably was taken from a captured sword. The characteristics of the pommel are not dissimilar to that of the on the sword of Captain Mackay in the National War Museum in Scotland and the gem set gilt one sold in these rooms from the state of Captain William Moffatt.
Lot 381
AN 1834 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER'S SWORD TO GENERAL VILLIERS HATTON, 80.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 35791 for 1898, etched with scrolling foliage, crossed swords and batons, laurel wreaths, owner's name, maker's panel and EVIIR cyphers, regulation gilt hilt with two-piece riveted ivory grips, contained in its plated steel scabbard, some lifting, complete with chamois bag. Major General Villiers Hatton CB (1852-1914), commanding officer of 1st Bn Grenadier Guards, mentioned in despatches after taking part in the Nile Expedition in the Mahdist War, also Commander of the British troops in South China. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference TEB3Z92H
Lot 382
A GOOD 1897 REGIMENTAL PATTERN NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 39452 for 1902, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs and battle honours, owner's initials MMC, EVIIR cypher and the Royal arms, regulation pierced plated hilt incorporating the Royal cypher and applied with the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated scabbard. Sold with a small amount of research detailing Lieutenant Malcolm Methven Carlisle who joined the 2nd Battalion in January 1904 and died in May 1906.
Lot 390
A VICTORIAN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm pipe backed blade with spear point, regulation copper gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted brown leather scabbard. Repair to scabbard leather, blade grey stained.
Lot 399
A WATERLOO PERIOD FRENCH CUIRASSIER'S SWORD, 95.5cm double fullered blade, slightly curving towards the spear point, etched to the back edge and dated 1814, various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation brass three bar hilt with various Ordnance stamps, wire bound leather grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard.
Lot 403
AN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 80cm pipe backed blade with spear point, etched in panels with a crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, bold lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 405
A SECOND WAR PERIOD NAVAL AIR FORCE SWORD, 79cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor, regulation brass hilt, the folding side guard stamped with the owner's name K.S.L. Bell, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. Bell was a trained Swordfish pilot who was killed in action during a bombing raid on Maritza aerodrome on Rhodes.
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