ËœAN OTTOMAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR), TURKEY, 19TH CENTURYwith curved single-edged blade of wootz steel, encrusted with gold over the forte on each face with calligraphic cartouches and traditional designs, silver hilt cast and chased in low relief with vines and trophies-of-music in foliate frames all against a finely matted ground, a pair of rhinoceros horn grip-scales shaped for the fingers and rising to a bulbous pommel, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver locket, chape and two middle-bands, all cast and chased in low relief en suite with the hilt, and the two bands each with a ring for suspension78.3 cm; 30 7/8 in bladeProvenance; On loan to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (1936-2022), inv. no. 54-264; ; The inscriptions include, cartouches on the blade: ~ma sha~a allah~ (Whatsoever God wills), and ~tawakkaltu ~ala allah~ (I put my trust in God), in the six-pointed star ~ya fattah~ (O Conqueror!), in the large, teardrop cartouche ~ma sha~a allah~ (~Whatsover God wills), in the oblong cartouche ~bismallah sunqur~ (In the Name of God. Sunqur).;
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AN ARAB SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (JAMBIYA), 19TH CENTURYwith curved double-edged blade of wootz steel, encrusted with a gold Turkish inscription at the forte on each face, silver hilt chased with foliage on the front and a scale pattern on the reverse, in its wooden scabbard encased in chased silver, with pronounced chape, complete with its belt29.0 cm; 11 3/8 in bladeProvenance; On loan to the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (1936-2022), inv. no. 54-262.;
AN INDIAN JADE-HILTED SHORTSWORD, 19TH CENTURYwith slender European single-edged blade formed with a long fuller, carved green jade grip with flattened back-edge, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with small gilt copper-alloy chape67.8 cm; 6 5/8 in bladeProvenance; David Jeffcoat (1945 - 2020);
TWO INDIAN SWORDS (TALWAR), 19TH CENTURY; THREE FURTHER INDIAN SWORDS (TALWAR); AN ASIAN SWORD; AN AFRICAN SWORD; A SPEAR AND A QUANTITY OF SCABBARDSthe first with European curved fullered blade struck with a double eye-lash mark on one face, and iron hilt of characteristic form with much early silver plated finish; the second with curved fullered blade, and iron hilt decorated with silver koftgari flowers (rubbed); the third, fourth and fifth of characteristic form, each stamped with a European number; the sixth with heavy blade and brass guard; the seventh Sudanese, in its scabbard; the eight with long medially-ridged blade and tapering socket; and the scabbards of wood, some retaining leather covering (extensive wear)the first: 81.0 cm; 31 7/8 in blade(qty)Provenance; David Jeffcoat (1945 - 2020);
â“‚ AN INDIAN JADE-HILTED DAGGER (KARD), 19TH CENTURYwith tapering single-edged blade of watered wootz steel, brass ferrule inlaid with gold lotus flowers and border ornament, carved jade hilt formed with a flat back-edge and beaked pommel, inlaid in gold with sprays of stylised foliage, and the pommel with an integral small leaf-shaped button, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard with large gilt copper alloy mounts comprising chape with bud-shaped finial and locket with a loop for suspension, each with shaped pierced border and engraved with elaborate punched designs of flowers and foliage20.0 cm; 7 7/8 in bladePart proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
‡ Ⓜ AN OTTOMAN SHORT SWORD (YATAGHAN), 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ALGERIAwith curved single-edged blade with a gold koftgari calligraphic inscription and cartouche on one face and a gold koftgari star on the other, silver hilt extending over the lower portion of the blade in a pair of shaped panels chased with sprays of foliage, flowers and scrolls, back-strap decorated en suite, a pair of horn grip-scales retained by four silver rivets with domed heads, and shaped eared pommel, in its silver-encased wooden scabbard, embossed over its surface with trophies-of-music, scrolls and foliage, the chape formed as a monsterhead and with a small loop for a tassel at the locket67.0 cm; 26 3/8 in bladeThe inscription reads ~Al-Hajj Muhammad Sa~id|Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
ËœAN OTTOMAN SWORD, TURKEY, 19TH CENTURYwith curved blade of finely watered wootz steel, double-edged for its last third, the forte with a gold-encrusted inscription and a gold-encrusted cartouche on one face, silver hilt comprising engraved crosspiece decorated with a flower, a pair of quillons with bulbous terminals, and rhinoceros horn grip retained by two iron rivets and rising to a globular pommel, in its wooden scabbard with large silver mounts comprising locket and chape, chased with trophies-of-arms and scrolling foliage, the latter with two rings for suspension, and the middle section of the scabbard with a later velvet covering76.5 cm; 30 1/8 in bladeThe inscription in the roundel is Qur~an 27:30, the long inscription is part of Qur~an 65:3.
AN ARAB GOLD-AND SILVER-MOUNTED SWORD (SAIF), LATE 19TH CENTURYwith slightly curved fullered blade double-edged towards the tip, silver cross-piece with fluted conical terminals and applied with a chased gold plaque in the centre, the grip encased in chased gold rising to an angular pommel, all decorated with geometric designs, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts comprising chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each with rings for suspension, all applied with chased gold plaques decorated en suite with the hilt79.5 cm; 31 3/8 in blade
A SYRIAN PRESENTATION SABRE, 20TH CENTURYwith curved single-edged blade etched with an inscription on one face, white metal hilt cast in imitation of filigree, including a pair of quillons, angular pommel and complete with knuckle-chain, in its scabbard decorated en suite, with a pair of bosses on each side set with blue pastes, and two rings for suspension, in its padded case with presentation inscription80.3 cm; 31 5/8 in blade
‡ AN ARAB DAGGER (JAMBIYA), LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURYwith curved double-edged blade formed with a medial ridge, silver-encased hilt decorated with beadwork, pronounced pommel incorporating a pair of conical ears and four conical finials, in its silver-mounted scabbard with tall chape, decorated en suite with the hilt, and complete with its belt19.0 cm; 7 ½ in blade
‡ Ⓜ AN ARAB DAGGER (JAMBIYA), KUTCH, LATE 19TH CENTURYwith curved medially-ridged double-edged blade, copper alloy hilt of characteristic form, chased with panels of flowers and foliage against a punched ground, in its wooden scabbard encased in gilt copper alloy decorated en suite and with three pairs of loops for attaching to a belt18.5 cm; 7 1/4 in bladePart proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
ËœA CAUCASIAN DAGGER (KINDJAL), 19TH CENTURYwith broad double-edged blade formed with an off-set fuller and etched with a lengthy inscription on one face (pitting), extending to a shaped tang, hilt of characteristic form fitted with marine ivory and dark horn grips on the respective faces (repairs), in is fabric-covered wooden scabbard with engraved white metal mounts46.5 cm; 18 1/4 in blade
A 1796 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORDof regulation type, with broad blade struck with Ordnance marks and signed ~I. Gill~ on the back-edge (shortened), iron hilt with arsenal-reduced guard on the inside, inscribed 'OYC C 6' on the knuckle-guard, and leather-covered wooden grip, in scabbard marked H/15 and with two split rings82.5 cm; 32 ½ in blade
AN 1821 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER~S SWORDof regulation type, with slightly curved blade struck with Ordnance marks, GR crowned and ~Enfield~ on the back-edge, iron guard with engraved linear border, leather-covered wooden grip, in its iron scabbard struck ~Enfield~, ~D68~ and the date ~183?~ at the throat, with buff leather knot92.0 cm; 36 ¼ in blade
ËœAN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORDof regulation type, with etched and gilt blade decorated with scrolling foliage, the crowned Royal cypher, crowned Royal Arms, Britannia, trophies-of-arms, ~ J. Archer & Son~ and ~Warranted~ on a blued panel over three-quarters of its length, gilt-brass hilt, ivory grip bound with plaited wire, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard and complete with its sword knot76.7 cm; 30 ¼ in blade
A FINE AND RARE ENGLISH SMALLSWORD WITH CUT-STEEL HILT, CIRCA 1775-1785, PROBABLY WOODSTOCKwith slender tapering blade of hollow-triangular section, etched with scrolls over the forte, burnished steel hilt comprising pierced petal-shaped shell-guard centring round a star, a pair of slender pas d~ âne, knurled quillon, waisted quillon-block, slender knuckle-guard with a pierced central moulding, and tall ovoid pommel chiselled with a flowerhead front and back, the entire hilt enriched with a profusion of faceted beads in imitation of brilliants and retaining its original grip of plaited copper wire and ribband, the latter decorated en suite with the hilt (the beads with very small losses), and retaining much of its original bright polish throughout, in its white vellum-covered wooden scabbard with burnished steel mounts comprising locket, chape and middle-band, the former two each fitted with a ring for suspension83.0 cm; 32 5/8 in bladeThe design of the present sword is perhaps inspired by those of Matthew Boulton and James Watt. The former went on to develop mechanised production techniques, including steam powered polishing wheels, that would see the decline of the Woodstock Manufactory. The production of steel goods near Woodstock can be traced back to 1643 with the establishment of a sword mill at nearby Wolvercott. The following century the area became well known for the high quality of its work, Count Frederick Kielmansegge wrote in his diary of 1761-2 that ~.....the best steel goods in London come from Woodstock and there is hardly a steelworker who does not employ several workmen~. For an account of Woodstock hilts see Norman 1980, pp 409 - 410.
A FRENCH MODEL 1831 INFANTRY SHORTSWORD (COUPE CHOUX); A RIFLE COMPANY OFFICER~S SWORD; AND A NORTH AFRICAN DAGGER (JAMBIYA)the first of regulation type, with traces of the maker~s details and arsenal stamps at the forte, brass hilt with banded grip, in its scabbard (chape detached); the second with etched blade and painted hilt (extensive wear); the third for the tourist market, with curved blade, in its scabbardthe first: 48.5 cm; 19 in blade(3)
SIX FRENCH BAYONETS, 19TH CENTURYcomprising four model 1866 Chassepot bayonets, variously dated 1873, 1868, 1871 (one inscription no longer visible, three with scabbards; a model 1874 Gras bayonet dated 1875, in its scabbard; and an 1886 Lebel bayonet, in its scabbardthe first: 57.5 cm; 22 5/8 in blade(6)
A VICTORIAN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY SWORD AND A COURTSWORD FOR CIVIL SERVICE INCLUDING THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD AND DIPLOMATIC CORPS RETAILED BY MORGAN & CO., ALBEMARLE STREET, LONDONthe first of regulation type, with etched blade (areas of rust), brass hilt with folding side-guard and the Royal cypher, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard with some silver-plated finish; the second with etched blade decorated with foliage, crossed lances and the retailer~s details, brass hilt cast with beadwork in low relief including down-turned shell-guard applied with a crown and pommel decorated with a crescentic beadwork frame, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard (now in two pieces, chape missing), with a portion of its knot and in its chamois lined coverthe first: 73.5 cm; 29 in blade(2)
‡ AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORDof regulation type, with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with foliage, the crowned Royal arms, trophies-of-arms and the crowned Royal cypher on a blued panel (worn, losses), gilt-brass hilt with a flaming grenade above the Royal cypher, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard, with bullion sword knot72.0 cm; 28 1/3 in blade
A HIGHLAND OFFICER~S BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY AND A HIGHLAND BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD, 20TH CENTURYthe first with straight double-edged blade formed with a short central fuller on each face, rectangular ricasso struck with ~3~ with ~B~ crowned above, iron hilt of regulation type formed of rounded bars carrying alternating rectangular and square panels decorated with cusped borders and pierced with hearts, short vestigial quillon, a pair of loops, fluted pommel and spirally-carved wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its iron mounted leather scabbard (now in two pieces); the second with broad fullered polished blade, brass basket-hilt of traditional design, red liner, in its brass-mounted scabbardthe first: 82.7 cm; 32 5/8 in blade(2)Provenance; David Jeffcoat (1945 - 2020)
AN 1857 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEERS~ SWORD BY HERBERT & CO, LONDON AND AN 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORD BY HAWKES & CO. LONDONboth of regulation type, the first with etched blade including the Regimental insignia and name, scrolling foliage and ~VR~ crowned, gilt-brass hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its brass scabbard; the second with etched blade, nickel-plated hilt, in its leather field service scabbardthe first: 81.7 cm; 32 1/4 in blade(2)
AN 1897 PATTERN NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIER~S OFFICER~S SWORD BY WILKINSON NO. 69692 FOR 1951 AND A 22ND MIDDLESEX RIFLE VOLUNTEERS SWORDof regulation type, the first with etched blade including the battle honours, flaming grenade above the regimental motto and device, the letter V, a crowned rose, the maker~s details and the crowned Royal arms, regulation hilt applied with a silvered flaming grenade charged with the regimental device, in its field service scabbard; the second with etched blade including the regimental designation and device, scrolling foliage, the owner~s initials ~FHW~, and the crowned Royal cypher, triple-bar hilt with crowned strung buglethe first: 83.0 cm; 32 ¾ in blade(2)
A VICTORIAN OFFICER~S SWORD AND ANOTHER, 19TH CENTURYof regulation type the first with etched blade including scrolling foliage and the royal cypher ~VR~ crowned (worn), triple-bar iron hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its iron scabbard (pitted); the second with curved blade with traces of etching, iron triple-bar hilt (grip with losses)the first: 90.0 cm; 35 ½ in blade(2)
A GEORGE V RIFLE REGIMENT SWORDof regulation type, with etched blade decorated with scrolls and the crowned Royal cypher, gothic hilt with strung bugle, and wire-bound fishkin-covered grip, in its field service scabbard; together with an Indian decorative sword with curved blade etched with scrollwork and ~made in India~, brass hilt, in its scabbardthe first: 82.5 cm; 32 1/2 in blade(2)
A NAVAL OFFICER~S DIRK, LATE 18TH CENTURYwith straight double-edged blade formed with a full length fuller on each face, gilt-brass hilt comprising a pair of straight faceted quillons, cap pommel (cracked), and a gilt collar for the grip (the latter missing), in its leather scabbard with gilt-brass mounts31.0 cm; 12 1/4 in blade
‡ AN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORD RETAILED BY WILKINSON, GUN AND SWORD MAKER, PALL MALL, LONDONwith heavy straight blade double-edged towards the point, encrusted with a gold calligraphic cartouche and foliage on each face over the lower third, regulation gilt-brass hilt with folding side-guard, in its scabbard with brass mounts including locket signed by the retailer, with bullion sword knot84.7 cm; 33 3/8 inThe inscription includes ~amal-i ustad husayn / dar jaba-kha[na]-yi(?) mubaraka … tahra~ (~The work of Ustad Husayn in the blessed armoury(?) … Tehran); ;
A GEORGE V 1891 PATTERN MID-SHIPMAN~S DIRK BY GIEVESof regulation type, with etched blade decorated with scrolls, crowned Royal cypher, crowned Royal arms, crowned fouled anchor and the retailer~s name at the forte, brass hilt, complete with sword knot, in its scabbard, the locket engraved ~R. L. Davies~ with belt45.7 cm; 18 in blade
AN ELIZABETH II ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORD RETAILED BY GIEVES, 20TH CENTURY; of regulation type, with etched blade including the crowned Royal cypher, crowned fouled anchor, foliage and the retailer~s details, brass hilt with folding side-guard, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard and complete with its knot; 79.5 cm; 31 in blade; ;
A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORD RETAILED BY J. FRIEDEBERG, PORTSEA, 20TH CENTURYof regulation type, with etched blade included the crowned Royal Arms, crowned fouled anchor, foliage and the retailer~s details (areas of light surface rust, light wear), brass hilt with folding side-guard, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard and complete with its knot80.0 cm; 31 1/2 in blade
A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORD RETAILED BY J. FRIEDEBERG, PORTSEA, 20TH CENTURYof regulation type, with etched blade included the crowned Royal Arms, crowned fouled anchor, foliage and the retailer~s details (areas of light surface rust, light wear), brass hilt with folding side-guard, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard and complete with its knot80.0 cm; 31 1/2 in blade
AN AUSTRIAN MERCHANT NAVY (LLOYD-AUSTRIACO) SWORD, CIRCA 1860with plain fullered blade, gilt-brass hilt including down-turned shell-guard with fouled anchor, knuckle-guard with oak foliage, lion head pommel and ivorine grip-scales with a collar decorated with the Imperial cypher ~FJI~ for Framz Joseph I, in its scabbard (worn), with brass mounts and fixed rings for suspension82.5 cm;32 1/2 in blade
AN 1803 PATERN INFANTRY SWORD SCABBARD RETAILED BY SALTER, SWORD CUTLER, 35 STRAND; A SCABBARD FOR AN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY SWORD TOGETHER WITH A LARGE QUANTITY OF SWORD SCABBARDS AND DETACHED BLADESof regulation type, the first missing its chape; an etched and gilt sword blade, decorated with the crowned Royal arms and cypher GR crowned (worn), four further blades; nine steel scabbards and four leather field service scabbards for 1897 pattern swords (worn, losses)Provenance; David Jeffcoat (1945 - 2020);
SEVENTEEN MILITARY BAYONETS, LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURYincluding a socket bayonet, in its brass-mounted scabbard; a British 1856 pattern; a British 1886 pattern, in its scabbard; another (scabbard missing); a British 1888 pattern, in its scabbard; a British 1907 pattern, in its scabbard; a French Chassepot bayonet, dated 1872, in its scabbard; a French Gras bayonet, dated 1875, in its scabbard; three spike bayonets and six further bayonetsthe first: 55.0 cm; 21 5/8 in blade(17)
FOUR SOCKET BAYONETS, 19TH CENTURY AND LATER, AND THIRTEEN OTHER BAYONETSthe first three with tapering blades of hollow-triangular section, and muzzle ring with iron collar; the fourth in 18th century style, complete with its scabbard; the fifth a British 1907 pattern bayonet, in its scabbard; the sixth a British 1888 pattern bayonet, in its scabbard; the seventh a British 1907 India pattern; the eighth and ninth German model 1898/05 ~butcher~ bayonets, each in its scabbard; the tenth another, shorter, in its scabbard; together with three Spanish model 1896 Mauser bayonets, each in its scabbard; and four further bayonets, each in its scabbardthe first three: 44.0 cm; 17 3/8 in blade(17)
AN AUSTRIAN MODEL 1837 INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORD WITH 1848 REVOLUTION INSCRIPTIONSof regulation type, with curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, trophies, the owner~s name ~J. Mittler~ and the commemorative dates ~13, 14, 15 Marz~ and ~15, 26 May 1848~, polished iron hilt (areas of patination), in its scabbard with two moulded rings for suspension83.2 cm; 32 ¾ in blade
THREE AUSTRIAN MODEL 1861 INFANTRY SABRESof regulation type, each with polished slightly curved fullered blade, plated stirrup hilt with slotted guard, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, and plated scabbard with a single ring and a slot for suspension, and one retaining its bullion knotthe first: 81.0 cm; 31 7/8 in blade(3)
TWO AUSTRIAN MODEL 1904 CAVALRY SWORDSof regulation type, the first with pipe-backed blade, pierced and engraved hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its scabbard; the second with slightly curved fullered blade (areas of pitting), plated hilt (quillon bent), in its scabbard and complete with its knotthe first: 73.7 cm; 29 in blade(2)
A DUTCH MODEL 1876 CAVALRY SWORD AND A DUTCH MODEL 1912 INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORDof regulation type, the first with curved fullered blade etched ~Yzerhouwer~ and ~Frans Pauwels, Gravenhage~ on the respective faces, plated regulation hilt, in its plated scabbard; the second with fullered blade etched ~Yzerhouwer~ and ~Gebr. van Leer, Utrecht~ on the respective faces, iron stirrup hilt with lionhead pommel, in its scabbard, with its knotthe first: 86.6 cm; 34 1/8 in blade(2)
A FRENCH CAVALRY SWORD, DATED 1833 AND TWO COPIES OF FRENCH ANXI CAVALRY SWORDSof regulation type, the first with arsenal inscription and the date on the back edge, brass hilt, in its scabbard, the second with the spurious date 1813 and in its scabbard and the third with the spurious date 1815, in its scabbardthe first: 98.0 cm; 38 5/8 in blade(3)
A GERMAN OFFICER~S SWORD, LATE 19TH CENTURY AND A CONTINENTAL CAVALRY TROOPER~S SWORD, PROBABLY FRENCHof regulation type, the first with slightly curved slender blade double-edged towards the point, gilt-brass stirrup hilt, in its scabbard; the second with slightly curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, sheet steel hilt, cap pommel, and wire-bound leather-covered grip, in its steel scabbardthe first: 71.2 cm; 28 in blade(2)
A PRUSSIAN MODEL 1889 PRESENTATION SENIOR INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORDof regulation type, with fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, the crowned Regimental designation, the dates ~1892-98~ and presentation inscription ~Seinem scheidenden Kameraden Herrn Oberstlieutenant Bickel das Offizier Corps des 8 Rheimischen Infanterie Regiments No. 70~, the back-edge etched ~Waarenhaus fur armee und marine in Berlin~ and signed ~Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co.~ at the forte, gilt-brass hilt cast with oak foliage on the inside, further foliage on the outside, guard with the imperial cypher, two bars with a scale design, and the pommel with an eagle carried on a trophy-of-arms, wire-bound horn grip (binding loose) applied with the crowned Imperial cypher, in its plated scabbard with two loops for suspension86.5 cm; 34 in blade
AN ITALIAN MODEL 1888 CAVALRY SWORD, A TURKISH SWORD AND A CONTINENTAL ARTILLERY SWORD, LATE 19TH CENTURYof regulation type, the first with etched blade, plated hilt with triple-bar guard, in its scabbard; the second with pipe-backed blade, steel stirrup hilt pierced with a star and crescent on the guard, in its steel scabbard; the third with brass stirrup hilt including a pair of crossed cannon on the langet and lionhead pommel (areas of wear throughout);the first: 81.2 cm; 32 in blade(3)
A SPANISH MODEL 1862 ARTILLERY SWORD AND A ROMANIAN OFFICER~S SWORD, CIRCA 1866-1914of regulation type, the first with curved blade double-edged towards the point, gilt-brass hilt decorated with crowned crossed cannon, French style pommel, in its plated scabbard; the second with etched blade decorated with scrolling foliage, the crowned Royal arms and motto, and signed on the back by the retailer ~Carl Kaiser & Co., Solingen~, brass hilt cast in low relief, including the Royal arms and cypher on the respective langets, and eagle-head pommel, in its scabbard76.5 cm; 30 1/8 in blade(2)
ËœA FINE GEORGIAN LANCER OFFICER~S SWORD, CIRCA 1820-30with curved pipe-backed blade, etched over three-quarters of its length with delicate scrolling foliage, a sunburst centring on a watchful eye, key ornament, a pair of crossed lances carrying a shield charged with the royal cypher ~GR~ crowned, a crossed baton, fasces and a lance, the crowned Royal Arms and royal motto all against a contrasting frosted ground, gilt-brass mameluke hilt cast with foliage in low relief, comprising a pair of quillons with swollen bud-shaped finials, langets with a central flowerhead, back-strap with a design of conventional foliage, and a pair of ivory grip-scales retained by two pairs of rivets and a pommel washer (two small pieces cracked and loose), in its burnished steel scabbard with scrolling drag and two mounts with rings for suspension (the upper mount loose and incomplete)76.8 cm; 30 1/4 in blade
ËœAN 1822 PATTERN XVII LANCERS OFFICER~S SWORD RETAILED BY MOORE, LATE BICKNELL, BOND STREET, LONDON, CIRCA 1822-28of regulation type, with pipe-backed blade formed with a spear point, finely etched over three-quarters of its length with foliage, trophies-of-arms, crossed lances, the crowned regimental device, motto and designation and with the retailer~s details (small areas of light patination, the tip with a small area of pitting), gilt-brass mameluke hilt cast and chased in low relief, fitted with a pair of ivory grip-scales, in its wooden scabbard retaining a small portion of its blue silk covering (losses) with gilt-brass mounts en suite with the hilt, comprising large chape, two bands with rings for suspension, and locket77.8 cm; 30 5/8 in bladeAnother example, also retailed by Moore, late Bicknell, is illustrated Dellar 2013, p. 112.
ËœA VICTORIAN OFFICER~S MAMELUKE-HILTED LEVÉE SWORD, MID-19TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY FOR THE LANCASHIRE HUSSARSof regulation type, with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched with scrolling foliage and the crowned Royal cypher on each face, brass hilt cast with scrolls in low relief, applied with a silver rose head on each face in the centre, ivory grips, in its black-painted iron scabbard with brass mounts comprising chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each with a ring for suspension78.3 cm; 30 7/8 in bladeThe Lancashire Hussars frequently used the rose device in white metal though it is not mentioned specifically in connection with their levée swords.
ËœA VICTORIAN LANCER OFFICER~S FULL DRESS OR LEVEE SWORD RETAILED BY CUFF, 18 COCKSPUR STREET, LONDON, CIRCA 1860-70of regulation type, with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched over the lower half on each face with foliage, the crowned Royal cypher and crossed lances and with the retailer~s details at the forte on one face, gilt-brass mameluke hilt, ivory grips (one small chip), in its iron scabbard with brass mounts, comprising chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each decorated with a rosette and with a ring for suspension, complete with its chamois lined cover78.2 cm; 30 3/4 in bladeRobert Cuff is recorded at this address circa 1852-75, see Southwick 2001, p. 84.
ËœAN EDWARD VII 11TH (PRINCE ALBERT~S OWN) HUSSARS OFFICER~S LEVÉE SWORD RETAILED BY HAWKES & CO, 14 PICCADILLY, LONDONof regulation type, with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched over the lower half with foliage, battle honours to Sevastopol, regimental designation, crest and motto on one face and with the crowned Royal cypher and retailer~s details on the other, gilt-brass mameluke hilt applied with silver Sphinx and ~Egypt~ on the front, ivory grips, in its nickel-plated scabbard with gilt-brass mounts, comprising chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each with a ring for suspension84.5 cm; 33 1/4 in blade;
ËœAN EDWARD VII 11TH (PRINCE ALBERT~S OWN) HUSSARS OFFICER~S LEVÉE SWORD RETAILED BY HAWKES & CO, 14 PICCADILLY LONDONof regulation type, with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched over the lower half with foliage, battle honours to Sevastopol, regimental designation, crest and motto on one face and with the crowned Royal cypher and retailer~s details on the other, gilt-brass mameluke hilt (insignia missing), ivory grips, in its nickel-plated scabbard with gilt-brass mounts, comprising chape, middle-band and locket, the latter two each with a ring for suspension83.0 cm; 32 3/4 in blade
AN 1853 PATTERN CAVALRY SWORD FOR THE 11TH HUSSARSof regulation type, with curved fullered blade formed with a spear point, struck with a crown, ~L~ and ~8~ arranged vertically at the forte, iron triple-bar hilt including scrolling quillon, stamped ~72/11H/322~ at the base of the knuckle-guard, chequered hard leather grips, in its iron scabbard with two loops for suspension89.8 cm; 35 3/8 in bladeThe 11th Hussars and the 2nd Dragoons were partially, if not wholly, armed with the 1853 pattern cavalry sword at the celebrated charges of the Heavy and Light Brigades at Balaclava on 25th October 1854. See Robson 1996, pp. 28-32.
THE GEORGE V 1874 PATTERN SWORD OF R. F. SUTTON, FIRST LIFE GUARDS, RETAILED BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, LONDON, NO. 42762 FOR 1910of regulation type, with etched blade decorated with scrolling foliage, the crowned Royal Arms, crowned Royal cypher, regimental details, the owner~s crest and motto and the retailer~s details, plated hilt with brass fittings, in its brass-mounted plaited scabbard with two rings for suspension; 94.0 cm; 37 in blade; ; The Wilkinson sword records state that sword no. 42762 was sold to R. F. Sutton, 1st Life Guards, 24th November 1910. The crest and motto are of the Sutton family of Scawby Hall, Lincolnshire.
A VICTORIAN HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OFFICER~S SWORD RETAILED BY JOSEPH STARKEY, CONDUIT STREET, LONDONof regulation type, with etched blade decorated with scrolling foliage, the regimental device, crest and the retailer~s details, gothic hilt, in its plated dress scabbard and complete with its field service scabbard83.2 cm; 32 ¾ in blade
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