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Click here to subscribeA VICTORIAN 1822 PATTERN LEICESTERSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICER'S LEVEE SWORD, 81.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and owner's initials WR over 17th REGT, rubbed, regulation brass Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
AN 1822 PATTERN 49TH MIDDLESEX RIFLE VOLUNTEERS OFFICER'S SWORD, 83.25cm blade by ROBINSON, BIRMINGHAM, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and crowned MAJOR BAINES 49TH over a strung bugle horn over MRV, regulation pierced Gothic steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its later plated steel scabbard.
A VICTORIAN SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT OFFICER'S SWORD, 83.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 27763 for 1887 etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and owner's initials J. C over S. STAFF REGT, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
A VICTORIAN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 83.5cm blade by LEWIS SONS & PARKER, etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, regulation pierced brass Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard complete with naval (?) knot.
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD, 82cm double edged blade with short central fuller etched and gilt with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, the Royal arms, GR cypher and a standing figure, all against a blued ground, regulation brass boatshell hilt retaining some gilding, wire bound grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
A VICTORIAN OFFICER'S REGIMENTAL MAMELUKE TO THE 15TH HUSSARS, 80.25cm clipped back curved blade by HAWKES & CO. LONDON, etched with crowned regimental titles, regulation gilt hilt decorated with acanthus scrolls, riveted two-piece carved ivory grips, contained in its acanthus engraved gilt mounted openwork scabbard with fishskin inserts, complete with knot. Knot terminal lacking and three rivet heads. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference WNH1TXM7
AN 1857 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEERS OFFICER'S SWORD, 82.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 18786 for 1872, decorated with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs and crowned VR cypher, regulation foliate pierced hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, together with a 23rd Surrey Rifle Volunteers Officer's sword to Captain J. H Searle, lacking scabbard and a worn 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer's sword lacking scabbard. (3)
A SCARCE VICTORIAN COURT SWORD FOR CONSULAR SERVICE, 80cm blade by Gillot & Hassel, 36 Strand, London etched with crowned VR, crossed lances and elaborate scrolling foliage, regulation ormolu hilt chased with beaded guard with2 phoenix, helmet-shaped pommel, wire bound grip, in its ormolu mounted black leather scabbard with gilt bullion sword knot. Retaining all its original gilding.
A FINE VICTORIAN COURT SWORD, 79cm blade etched and mirror polished with maker H. Hill, 3, Old Bond St, London and scrolling foliage, regulation ormolu hilt, guard applied with crowned VR cipher, wire bound grip, crown-shaped pommel, in its ormolu mounted black leather scabbard, locket applied with gilt embossed maker's label. Retaining all original gilding and most original blade polish.
THE 1821 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S FIGHTING SWORD OF C.H. COLETTE, 91cm slightly curved single edge blade sharpened for use, etched C Smith & Son -12- Piccadilly London, etched with crowned VR and scrolling foliage and with owners name C.H.COLLETTE within banner, regulation pierced iron guard, copper wire bound black fish skin covered grip, contained in its iron scabbard with twin suspension rings.
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD, 80.75cm double edged blade incised J.J. RUNKEL SOLINGEN in the fuller on either side, regulation copper gilt boatshell hilt, wire bound grip, contained in its leather scabbard retaining its upper mount only, complete with knot. The scabbard leather embossed with two fleurs de lys.
AN 1821 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO THE 2ND DRAGOON GUARDS, 88.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs, LUCKNOW battle honour and owner's crest and initials EHFR, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Surface rust to hilt and scabbard.
A 5TH DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICER'S SWORD, 88cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 39517 for 1902, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms, crowned EVIIR cypher, regimental badge, owner's crest and initials CK or KC, regulation pierced steel hilt with patent solid grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY ROYAL NAVY CUTLASS, 47.5cm blade with broad fuller, black painted narrow steel hilt, reeded iron grip, contained in its scarce leather scabbard. This piece bears all of the hallmarks of a wartime emergency issue piece, deviating significantly from the standard form.
AN UNUSUAL ENGLISH EPEE, c.1800 with hilt based on the 1796 dress pattern for Heavy Cavalry officers, 74.5cm slender rectangular-section tapered blade deeply stamped A - SOLINGEN on each side, gilt brass hilt with boat-shaped guard, pierced heart-shaped thumb piece, swollen pommel, silver wire bound grip, in its gilt brass mounted leather-covered wooden scabbard with twin suspension rings. Retaining virtually all original gilding overall, small repair to scabbard.
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD, 82.5cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms, and the motto FOR MY COUNTRY & KING to either side, regulation copper gilt boatshell hilt with folding side guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, silver wire effect wrapped grip, worn. Scabbard lacking.
A PRESENTATION QUALITY CASED SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS OFFICER'S SGIAN DUBH, 12.25cm fullered blade with faceted back edge and finely etched with scrolling foliage, scrolling thistles, battle honours and regimental badge, maker's panel for J. Ireland & Son, Dublin, characteristic hilt with gilt mounts, decorated with thistles, carved basket weave wooden grip, applied with a figure of St Andrew and a saltire, the pommel with reeded wooden top, contained in its brass mounted ;leather scabbard decorated with thistle sprays and 78, contained in its red velvet lined wooden case, the top carved with the regimental badge and motto.
A WHITE METAL MOUNTED SCOTTISH DIRK BY JOHN SELLERS, 28.25cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with foliage and strapwork, the pommel set with a faceted stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard decorated to match, complete with companion knife and fork.
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABRE, 83cm blade signed H. Osborn's Warranted and etched and gilt with foliage, a trophy of arms, Royal arms, GR cypher and a mounted cavalryman against a blued ground, steel stirrup hilt with faceted backpiece, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
A VICTORIAN WHITE METAL MOUNTED SCOTTISH DIRK, 28.25cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with foliage and chevrons, the pommel set with a faceted stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard decorated to match, bearing a crest of a rose complete with companion knife and fork.
A GEORGIAN VOLUNTEER OFFICER'S SWORD, 76.5cm curved blade decorated with stands of arms, mythical beasts and a crowned GR cypher, blueing and gilt refreshed, copper gilt stirrup hilt, ribbed ivory grip, chipped and repaired with wood, contained in its steel scabbard. Scabbard a poor fit. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference LZG2G23D
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABRE, 84cm blade signed Jackson's Warranted, 4 Fazeley St. Birmingham and finely etched against a matt ground with scrolling foliage, trophies of arms, figure of Victory and owner's initials TLS(?), steel stirrup hilt with wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABRE, 80cm blade etched and gilt with scrolls, a trophy of arms, Royal arms, GR cypher, a standing figure and T & J Gill's Warranted against a faded blue ground, and frost etched beyond to near the tip, steel stirrup hilt with worn wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard, one langet damaged and the blade broken in two pieces which had a contemporary repair now replaced. The scabbard has a cartouche engraved "Broken in the Melee at Waterloo, Capt. Edwin W.T. Sandys 12th L.Dag A much esteemed friend and Brother Officer mortally wounded. G.F.E." Edwin Sandys served in the Peninsular, was wounded at Waterloo and died soon after. G.F.E. would be George Francis Erskine, also a Captain in the 12th Light Dragoons.
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD FROM THE SERGEANT MAJOR EDWARD COTTON WATERLOO MUSEUM, 83cm curved blade with various edge nicks, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wooden grip, the front langet applied with a white metal escutcheon From Sgt Major Cotton's Waterloo Museum Relic Sale 1909, contained in its steel scabbard, complete with detached and torn label stating that this sword is from the field of Waterloo and bearing Cotton's signature. Generally worn. Underside of hilt marked to the 7th Hussars and it is of note that Cotton had served with the 7th Hussars.
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD FROM THE SERGEANT MAJOR EDWARD COTTON WATERLOO MUSEUM, 83cm curved blade by DAWES with various edge nicks and Ordnance stamp, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wooden grip, chipped, contained in its steel scabbard applied with a white metal plaque FROM SGT MAJOR COTTON'S WATERLOO RELICS SALE 1909. Generally worn. Accompanied by a small amount of research regarding Cotton and his museum.
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD FROM THE SERGEANT MAJOR EDWARD COTTON WATERLOO MUSEUM, 83cm curved blade with various edge nicks and heavily sharpened for use, regulation steel stirrup hilt, re-leathered ribbed grip, contained in its steel scabbard, throat lacking. Generally worn. An old label in French attributes it to The Cotton Waterloo Sale of 1909. Underside of hilt marked 7L, no scabbard rings.
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD FROM THE SERGEANT MAJOR EDWARD COTTON WATERLOO MUSEUM, 81cm curved blade, regulation steel stirrup hilt, smashed, silver wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard applied with a white metal plaque FROM SGT MAJOR COTTON'S WATERLOO RELICS SALE 1909. Generally worn.
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD FROM THE SERGEANT MAJOR EDWARD COTTON WATERLOO MUSEUM, 85cm curved blade by WOOLLEY with various edge nicks and Ordnance stamp, regulation steel stirrup hilt, smashed, ribbed wooden grip, chipped, contained in its steel scabbard applied with a white metal plaque FROM SGT MJ COTTON'S Waterloo Museum RELICS SALE 1909. Generally worn.
A THIRD REICH HITLER YOUTH DAGGER, 14cm RZM M7/13 blade etched with the motto Blut und Ehre, plated hilt, set with the HJ badge in enamels, worn, contained in its black painted steel scabbard together with two later small boot type knives and a 98/05 bayonet by Weyersberg, complete with scabbard. (4)
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD, 84cm curved blade, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Together with an element of old auction catalogue stating it as having been the property of Captain Thomas Scott of the Royal Artillery who served at Waterloo.
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