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Lot 325
A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD SCOTTISH OFFICER'S BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD TO THE 42ND ROYAL HIGHLAND REGIMENT OR BLACK WATCH, 82.75cm double fullered broadsword blade, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, regimental motifs and title, maker's panel for J & G LINNEY 23 REGENT STREET LONDON, owners initials WAD, regulation steel hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart pierced junction plates, wire bound fishskin grip, remnants of red silk tassel, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Chape detached but present. James & George Linney Operated from 21 Regent Street between 1850 and 1857.
Lot 557
A PATTERN 1848 ROYAL HORSE GUARDS TROOPER'S SWORD, 88.5cm fullered blade stamped with a WD mark and reversed R stamp (Reeves Greaves and Reeves?), regulation pierced steel hilt , smooth domed brass pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, scabbard lacking. See page 99 Swords of the British Army by Robson.
Lot 587
A SCARCE FRENCH BLADED 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S PRESENTATION QUALITY SWORD, 84.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths and stands of arms all highlighted in gilt on a stippled ground, the back edge decorated with a vine highlighted in gilt, regulation copper gilt Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, folding side guard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. The decoration on this blade is similar in style to that produced at Klingenthal - see Richard Dellar's articles on said subject.
Lot 158
AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH OFFICER'S BROADSWORD,78.5cm fullered blade incised twice in each fuller with the maker's name HERMANN KEISSER, further incised with the orb and cross mark, steel half-basket hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by scrolling bars in the form of 666 or 999 in the talismanic fashion, the stool composed of a half shell guard chiselled with the talismanic face of a green man, tapering ovoid pommel, copper wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. For a sword with a full basket and similar green man design see page 146 of British Basket-Hilted Swords by Cyril Mazansky, also see Antony Cribb Ltd lot 113 12th December 2017 for another full basket hilt bearing a similar green man and page 67 of Swords and Blades of the American Revolution by G C Neuman for an virtually identical sword.
Lot 121
A 1788 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD BY WOOLLEY, 80.5cm curved fullered blade dated 1794 and with the maker's details on the back edge, further etched 5 over LD (Fifth Light Dragoons) to one side, sharpened for use, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
Lot 572
A VERY RARE "WHITE RAJ" PRESENTATION SWORD, 82.5cm unfullered blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 12508 for 1862, etched with scrolls, the badge and motto of Sarawak and presentation inscription Joseph Middleton From The Raja For Long and Faithful Service, brass gothic hilt based on the 1827 Naval pattern incorporating the Sarawak badge and motto, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. James Middleton accompanied James Brooke on his voyage when he was granted Sarawak by the Sultan of Borneo as a reward for fighting piracy in 1841 and became known as the White Rajah. He was appointed Chief of Police and lived on Sarawak until his death in 1866.
Lot 105
A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 61cm fullered blade inlaid with scrolling foliage and dolphins and inscribed in Arabic, blade with staining and pitting, regulation riveted horn grips with silver mounts, contained in its green stained leather wrapped wooden scabbard complete with leather hanging straps.
Lot 321
A 19TH CENTURY HAMILTON CLAN SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD ENSEMBLE, 82cm double fullered blade etched with Celtic strapwork and a maker's panel for MEYER & MORTIMER, CONDUIT STREET LONDON, polished steel hilt composed of flattened rounded bars and wavy bars united by heart, foliate and scroll pierced junction plates, fluted dome pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, red velvet faced chamois liner, silk tassel, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard complete with silver bullion decorated red leather shoulder belt and frog, the gilt mounts engraved with the crest of the Clan Hamilton. Tight in scabbard and with repair to scabbard.
Lot 33
AN OMANI NIMCHA OR SWORD, 84cm curving triple fullered blade, characteristic hilt with looping iron side guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, broad beaked pommel, tapering grip, the whole wrapped in silver and decorated with panels of geometric designs highlighted with filigree, contained in its partially leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Some crushing to pommel.
Lot 615
AN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 73.5cm pipe backed blade with spear point, traces of etched decoration at the forte, regulation brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, lion's head pommel, traces of plate, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard, the locket with maker's panel J. SYMONS DEVONPORT. Blade grey and scabbard leather with repair.
Lot 630
A GEORGIAN MIDSHIPMAN'S SWORD AND BELT ENSEMBLE, 68.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage, stained, regulation gilt stirrup hilt, quillon lacking, the langets with crowned fouled anchors, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its partial scabbard with two foliate engraved copper gilt mounts, complete with bullion ribbon faced leather belt with gilt lion's mask hanging straps and serpent clasp.
Lot 331
AN EDWARD VII SCOTTISH OFFICER'S DIRK TO THE 8TH SCOTTISH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE KING'S LIVERPOOL REGIMENT, 30cm clean double fullered blade with faceted back edge, etched and polished with scrolling foliage, regimental title, crowned EVIIR cypher and maker's panel for A. MACLEAN 7, STANLEY ST. LIVERPOOL, regulation white metal mounted hilt, the collar chiselled with a band of thistles, the pommel mount decorated to match and set with a faceted orange stone, carved basket weave wood grip rising to a spherical leaf carved top, set with white metal studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, the locket decorated with a figure of St Andrew bearing a cross amidst thistles, the remaining mounts decorated with thistles and an engraved band of geometric design, complete with companion knife and fork decorated and set with stones to match.
Lot 162
A FINE ORMOLU HILT SMALLSWORD BY RICHARD JOHNSTON C.1800, 83cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage and a stand of arms, characteristic hilt of conventional form, D-shaped knuckle guard, decorated overall with raised ribs of rounded section, those on the guard in radial arrangement, urn-shaped pommel, fine silver wire bound grip, contained in its vellum covered scabbard (repaired) with steel mounts, locket signed "R. Johnston late BLAND & FOSTER Sword Cutler & Belt Maker to his MAJESTY 68 St James's St London". Richard Johnston succeeded Robert Foster (formerly Bland & Foster) in 1798 at 68 St. James's Street. See L. Southwick, "London Silver-hilted Swords…" Leeds 2001, pp 153-154 for an account of Richard Johnston.
Lot 691
A THIRD REICH SA DAGGER, 21cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the motto Alles fur Deutschland, maker's panel for Klittermann & Moog, characteristic Holbein hilt with nickel mounts, the crossguard with district stamps for Niederrhein, contained in its nickel mounted brown anodised scabbard.
Lot 614
A POST 1902 NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 79.5cm clean bright blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor, the forte with maker's panel for Gieve Matthews & Seagrove Ltd, Royal Naval Outfitters, regulation brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding locking sideguard, lion's head pommel, wire bound fish skin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot.
Lot 142
A GOOD 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm blade etched with a crowned GR cypher, Royal arms (1801-1816), stands of arms and the Union flowers all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt retaining virtually all of its original gilding, D-shaped knuckle guard, folding side guard, urn-shaped pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts, twin suspension rings, locket engraved with owner's initials I.W. complete with bullion dress knot.
Lot 335
A HALMARKED SILVER MOUNTED SGEANDUBH TO THE KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS, 9.25cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with Celtic strapwork, carved basketweave wooden grip applied with an enamelled regimental badge, contained in its silver mounted leather scabbard decorated with Celtic strapwork, the upper mount with Edinburgh silver hallmarks.
Lot 123
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 86.5cm blade with hatchet point signed J.J. Runkel Sohlingen on the back edge and decorated with stands of arms and crowned GR cypher, regulation steel ladder hilt (slight damage), with langets, partly wire bound leather covered grip, in a steel scabbard.
Lot 120
A 1788 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SABRE, 91cm curved double fullered blade stamped Egg over ...Solingen on the back edge and etched with a mounted cavalryman, scrolls, a stand of arms and Turk's head, regulation steel hilt with rubbed leather covered grip, contained in its wood scabbard with large steel mounts and a leather covered panel on each side.
Lot 607
AN 1827 PATTERN SENIOR NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 76.75cm bright pipe backed blade with spear point, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a large crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, bold lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its linear engraved copper mounted leather scabbard, the locket with opposing crossbelt rings. The blade retains good amounts of original polish.
Lot 659
AN INTERESTING GERMAN MADE SOUTH AMERICAN GAUCHO OR BOWIE KNIFE, 34.5cm double fullered blade with clipped back point, stamped 241 and LUCKHAUS & GUNTHER REMSCHEID at the forte, the cast brass hilt decorated with scrolls, lions head pommel, contained in its tooled leather scabbard with frog and plated chape.
Lot 573
A GOOD 1845 PATTERN VICTORIA RIFLES OFFICER'S SWORD, 83cm curved blade etched with scrolling foliage, VICTORIA RIFLES, strung bugle horn, crowned VR cypher and owner's crest and initials FLOREAT MAJESTAS, centered rampant lion clasping a trefoil, AMB, large pierced Gothic steel hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, complete with knot. The crest is that of the Brown family or clan.
Lot 620
AN 1856 PATTERN PIRONEER'S SIDEARM, 57.5cm saw-backed blade stamped with various Ordnance marks and MOLE on the back edge, regulation brass stirrup hilt with ribbed brass grip, stamped 12 1889 over V over 3.N.F. over 8, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard with varying unit markings.
Lot 558
AN IRISH PRESENTATION 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD OF 22ND REGIMENT INTEREST, 82.5cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, maker's panel for Lambert & Brown of London, presentation inscription PRESENTED BY G. W. BOILEAU ESQre DUBLIN TO HIS BROTHER LIEUT COLONEL BOILEAU ON HIS PROMOTION TO THE LIEUTT COLONELCY OF THE 22ND REGT DECER 18TH 1840, regulation pierced brass Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard.
Lot 568
A BURNLEY RIFLE VOLUNTEERS OFFICER'S SWORD, 80cm curved blade by Gurney & Co., London, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental title, strung bugle horn, crowned VR cypher, owner's crest and name A.G. Dugdale, regulation gilt steel Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard, complete with knot.
Lot 601
A PAPAL AMBASSADOR'S DRESS SWORD, 79cm clean blade by Wilkinson, decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt with shell guard, profusely decorated with crossed keys and scrolling foliage, mitre form pommel, mother-o'-pearl grips, contained in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard. Shares many of the characteristics of the Papal States Guards, Officer's and Orders swords.
Lot 603
A GOOD VICTORIAN 1846 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD BY ROBERT MOLE, 78.5cm clean blade etched and polished with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and a crowned fouled anchor, maker's panel ROBT MOLE & SON Birmingham Makers To The WAR & INDIA OFFICES, retaining much original polish, regulation gilt brass hilt retaining virtually all of its original gilding, incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, sprung folding and locking sideguard, fine lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, retaining virtually all of its original gilding, complete with knot.
Lot 109
A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN JAMBIYA, 21cm angular curved blade with bold raised medial ridge and pierced with stars set with brass at the forte, one insert lacking, characteristic white metal mounted wooden hilt decorated with strapwork and filigree, contained in its cloth wrapped wooden scabbard with foliate pierced white metal chape.
Lot 628
A LATE 18TH CENTURY ROYAL NAVAL OR MARINE OFFICER'S FIGHTING SWORD, 72.75cm curved fullered blade characteristic Tutenag slotted hilt, the urn form pommel engraved with a fouled anchor to either side, reeded ebonised grip, contained in its leather scabbard. See Swords for Sea Service, plate 16, sword 353 for an identical example - widely used in the American Revolution and beginning of the Napoleonic wars. Chape lacking from scabbard and stitching parting towards the throat.
Lot 712
A 20TH CENTURY GERMAN HUNTING HANGER, 30cm blade stamped with the maker's mark of Alcoso, etched with stags and deer to one side and a hound and foxes on the other, characteristic brass hilt with shell form guard, the D-shaped knuckle bow with hoof terminals, two-piece natural horn grips with triple acorn rivets, contained in its brass mounted scabbard with green leather frog.
Lot 560
A VICTORIAN 2ND WEST YORK VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY OFFICER'S SWORD, 83cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, regimental motifs and title, maker's panel for WATKINS, LONDON, regulation three-bar steel hilt, ribbed fishskin covered wooden grip, worn, contained in a black painted steel scabbard, tight fit.
Lot 147
A SCARCE 1803 PATTERN GRENADIER COMPANY INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 77cm blade etched with a crowned GR cypher, Royal Arms (1801-1816), 'Osborn's, Warranted' a standing Grenadier officer, stands of arms, grenade and scrolling foliage, deeply struck with the letters GG at the forte, regulation copper gilt hilt, the guard incorporating a crowned GR cypher surmounted by a flaming grenade, lion's head pommel, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its tooled leather scabbard with copper gilt mounts, the locket engraved with the owner's initials RP. Henry Osborn was established at 82 Pall Mall, London in 1803. One suspension ring lacking.
Lot 609
A FRENCH 1ST EMPIRE MODEL 1811-16 NAVAL CUTLASS, 67.5cm curved blade decorated with canted anchors and stamped with a small anchor, the back edge marked Varnier et Comp., regulation black painted half basket hilt with faceted metal grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Scabbard leather parted.
Lot 571
AN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm blade by Mole & Sons etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, regulation brass Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard, together with an 1897 pattern infantry officer's sword, 83cm rusted blade, regulation pierced nickel hilt incorporating a crowned GVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard complete with remnant knot. (2)
Lot 670
A SCARCE 1907 PATTERN NAVAL CONTRACT LANCHESTER BAYONET, the forte with S294 WSC stamps and dated 3 44, contained in its scabbard with green canvas frog, together with an 1856 Pattern bayonet with no scabbard, an Indian Pattern MKIII bayonet with scabbard and frog and a 1907 Pattern Remington manufactured bayonet with scabbard and frog. (4)
Lot 329
A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH OFFICER'S DIRK TO THE HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY, 30.5cm double fullered blade with faceted back edge, etched and polished with scrolling thistles and foliage, crowned VR cyphers, crowned regimental badges, ASSAYE battle honour and maker's panel for LECKIE, GRAHAM & CO. UNION ST. GLASGOW, regulation gilt mounted hilt, the collar decorated with a panel of thistles, the pommel cap decorated to match and set with a faceted orange stone, carved basket weave grip rising to a spherical top decorated with leaves on a stippled ground, set with white metal studs, contained in its gilt metal mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount applied with the badge of the Highland Light Infantry and decorated with a border of thistles on a stippled ground, the remaining mounts decorated with thistles, complete with companion knife and fork decorated and set with stones to match.
Lot 98
A 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN JAMBIYA, 24cm sharply curved blade struck with three NAPOLEON III EMPEREUR marks, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with scrolling foliage, collar lacking, rhinoceros horn grip contained in its white metal mounted scabbard profusely decorated with panels of scrolling foliage. Please ensure you comply with all CITES laws.
Lot 89
A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR, 83.5cm sharply curved Wootz damascus blade inlaid with two panels of calligraphy in gold to one side, characteristic hilt with brass crossguard, two-piece riveted rhinoceros horn grips, silver backstrap with incised decoration and struck with a maker's mark, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with silver mounts decorated to match and also struck with maker's marks, steel chape, complete with suspension strap. Please ensure that you comply with all CITES laws.
Lot 114
A SCARCE GEORGIAN HORSE GRENADIER OFFICER'S SWORD, circa 1770, 86.5cm blade decorated with stands of arms and crowned GR cyphers all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, characteristic steel hilt with looping heart-shaped lower guard and D-shaped knuckle bow supported by three scrolling side bars, spirally chiselled bun-shaped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip with faceted collars, contained in its steel mounted black leather scabbard.
Lot 575
A GOOD 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 82.5cm clean bright blade etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cypher's, regulation gilt Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt brass scabbard, complete with knot. Blade retains all its original polish and matt grey ground, minor grey staining. Hilt retains its matt gilt highlights. Gradual curve to scabbard.
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