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Lot 329
TWO SWORDS one being a modern replica, an Oriental? possibly Chinese, very ornate scabbard, inlaid with coloured circular faux jewels, blade is approximately 68cm, with oriental lettering on blade, a modern replica sword wooden grip gold coloured cross guard and pommel, blade 67cm and two copies of the hardbound book World Swords 1400-1945 by H J S Withers
Lot 59
MITSUHARU: A SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF SHOKI AND ONIBy Mitsuharu, unsignedJapan, Kyoto, late 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Dynamically and expressively carved in the typical manner of Mitsuharu, the demon queller dressed in a voluminous robe incised with cloud designs and with long draping sleeves, his downward-pointing sword at the ready, and holding on to the brim of his hat on which a boldly carved oni hides. Shoki's expression is typically carved - his mouth is open, his beard is flowing in the wind, the ringed eyes with horn-inlaid pupils. The back with large himotoshi between the sword's scabbard.HEIGHT 8.2 cmCondition: The feet are probably restored. Some general wear, minuscule nicks. Otherwise fine condition, beautiful patina.Provenance: French private collection.Literature comparison:For a discussion of the carver see INSJ, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 11-23, A similar example in ivory (also unsigned) is illustrated in fig. 29 (and illustrated on the cover of the journal). For a related example in wood see Meinertzhagen, Frederick / Lazarnick, George (1986) MCI, Part A, p. 532.
Lot 15
A VERY LARGE AND SUPERB WOOD NETSUKE OF A FOREIGNER WITH DOGUnsignedJapan, c. 1800, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Barry Davies Oriental Art (1990) Netsuke Classics, no. 49.Netsuke Kenkyukai Study Journal (NKSJ) vol. 12, no. 3, p. 49.International Netsuke Society Journal (INSJ), vol. 20, no. 3, p. 22.An impressively large and superbly carved wood netsuke depicting a foreigner, most likely of Chinese descent, holding a shaggy-haired dog in both hands. He wears a large conical hat and Chinese robes, the area around the collar is, quite unusually, inlaid in dark-reddish wood. His facial expression appears to be one of distress, the mouth agape, and the eyes wide open. A curved sabre in its scabbard is slung from his waist. Large, asymmetrical himotoshi through the back.HEIGHT 14.6 cmCondition: Excellent condition, the wood slightly worn with a good patina.Provenance: European private collection. Sold at Sotheby’s London, 8 June 2000, lot 129 (hammer price 75,000 GBP), where it was acquired by Barry Davies.Literature comparison:Barry Davies supposed that this carver was active on the Ryukyu Islands. Several similar examples are known and can be attributed to this hand. One, described as a Dutchman and dog, was exhibited at the Honolulu Academy of Arts in January 1975, and is illustrated in the International Netsuke Society Journal (INSJ), vol. 3, no. 1, p. 22.
Lot 407
British 1796 infantry officers sword, blue and gilt blade, Regulation infantry officers gilt hilt with silver wire bound grip and folding side guard. Straight blade with blue and gilt decoration, GR Crown, the reverse with royal coat of arms all surrounded with floral decoration, Complete with leather scabbard, however this is in need or repair, as seen in images
Lot 668
A Japanese wakizashi sword, the 14.5 inch blade extending to an earlier Meiji period (1868-1912) bronze tsuba with gilt zoomorphic designs, the fuchi with floral designs, the handle with remnants of shagreen skin, lacking scabbard. Subject to CITES regulations. Due to the shagreen content, this lot will require a re-export permit if shipped outside the mainland UK.
Lot 1
Waterloo Period 1796 Heavy Cavalry Trooper's Sword 34 3/4 inch, single edged hatchet point blade with large fuller. Back edge with faint maker's name. Steel disk guard with eight edge holes. Double pointed langets. Steel knuckle bow. The guard with internal diamond shape reinforcement panel. Plain steel backstrap with grip ears. Grooved wooden grip. Contained in its steel scabbard with two loose hanging rings. Exterior steel pitted and black painted. Scabbard with various dents. PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER ONLY
Lot 10
1827 Pattern Attributed 49th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Sword 32 3/4 inch, single edged blade with large fuller. Etched foliage panels, crowned VR cypher and crowned strung bugle with scrolls engraved "Major Baines" "49th MX. R.V.". Forte with maker "G Robinson Maker Birmingham". Steel guard with Vic crown strung bugle cartouche. Steel stepped pommel and backstrap. Shagreen covered grip with twist wire binding. Contained in its plated steel scabbard. 30 % of plating absent. The 49th originally raised from the General Post Office London. PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER ONLY
Lot 100
East Indian Company 1828 Addiscombe College Sword of Honour. Presented to later Major John Nixon Sharp Bengal Engineers served at the battle of Maharajpoor 1843 and died in India 1856. An example of the 1822 pattern Infantry sword with a piped back blade and three quarter length etched decoration, this incorporating the crest of the East India Company and presentation script "CADET JOHN NIXON SHARP. THIS SWORD PRESENTED TO HIM AT THE PUBLIC EXAMINATION ON THE 12TH DEC 1828 BY THE HONble COURT OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNITED EAST INDIA COMPANY AS A MARK OF THE COURTS APPRECIATION OF HIS GENERAL GOOD CONDUCT WHILE IN THE COMPANY'S MILITARY SEMINARY". The forte with the cutler's details of Bond of London. The fire gilt guard with the crest of the East India Company and the shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Complete with steel scabbard. Etching to the blade clear, gilt bright. Major John Nixon Sharp was born in 1811 and attended Addiscombe College between 1827-28, he also attended the Chatham Engineers school. Commissioned to Ensign he entered the Bengal Army in December 1828, arriving in India 1830. He took part in the Gwalior campaign and was awarded the Maharajpoor Star. Promoted Major 1854, two years later on the 17th August 1856 he died of Cholera at Mian Meer. PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER ONLY
Lot 101
Napoleonic War Period 1796 Infantry Pattern Officer Blue and Gilt Sword. A good example with a 82 cm blade with 1/2 length blue and gilt (60% present) etched decoration of a crowned GR cypher, Royal Coat of Arms and flora. The hilt of the regulation pattern with single bar guard terminating with a bud finial and retaining folding guard. A silvered grip is surmounted by an urn pommel. Complete with black leather and gilt mounted scabbard. Overall GC some age wear. PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER ONLY
Lot 102
Napoleonic War Period 1796 Infantry Pattern Officer Blue and Gilt Sword. A good example with a 81 cm blade with 1/2 length blue and gilt (50% present) etched decoration of a crowned GR cypher, Royal Coat of Arms and Stand of Arms. The hilt of the regulation pattern with single bar guard terminating with a bud finial and retaining folding guard. A silvered grip is surmounted by an urn pommel. Complete with steel scabbard. Overall GC some age wear. PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER ONLY
Lot 104
Grenadier Guards 1914 Officer's Levee Pattern Sword by Wilkinson London A scarce example. 92 cm long, 2cm wide blade etched with Battle Honours of the Regiment, the last being Mooder River. Also etched with the initials C.L.H.B. Cutler's details of Wilkinson to the forte and blade number 53921 (1914). The hilt of the regimental pattern and complete with brown leather field service scabbard. Overall GC. Believed possibly carried by Major C.L.Blundell-Hollins-Blundell Described by one of his men in the front line 1915, My Capt. Very good looking about 2 years my senior, a dug out and thoroughly nice fellow, terrible Tory, I believe very rich." Surviving the war he lived at Slaugham Place, Haywards Heath, Sussex, England. PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER ONLY
Lot 105
1860 Warwickshire Rifle Volunteers Birmingham Presentation Sword. This example of the regulation pattern Light Infantry pattern sword bears an etched presentation script to the blade. PRESENTED BY THE NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS OF No VI COMPY W.R.V. BIRMINGHAM BATTALION TO CAPT GEO. A EVERITT JUNE 2ND 1860. Also etched with a crowned reverse entwined VR cypher and cutlers details of Robert Mole Birmingham. Complete with original scabbard. Blade and etching near VGC, small amount of age wear to the hilt and scabbard. PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER ONLY
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