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Lot 381
A SAMURAÏ SWORD, INSCRIBED WITH THE SIGNATURE SOSHU JU TSUNAHIRO JapanBlade description:- Tsukurikomi (shape): shinogi zukuri (four sides), hiro mune (with a two-side back), ubu nakago (the lame with its original length, i.e. not shortened)- Nagasa (length of the blade): 55 cm- Haba (thickness of the blade): 0.6cm- Sori (curve of the blade): 2cm- Ji hada (steel grain) de type itame-hada (resembling a wooden board).- Hamon (temper line) of hitatsura type- Boshi (resembling a wooden board): ko maru (short and round)- Meï (signature): SOSHU JU TSUNAHIRO- Period: possibly 16th centuryThis blade has a rare temper line (hamon) referred to as hitatsura. At the end of the Muromachi period, a group of black-smiths set up in Odawa, a city of the Soshu Province. This group, referred to as Odawa Soshu, is attached to the Sue-Soshu School. Youndai Soshu Masahiro was awarded the name "Tsuna" by Hojo Ujitsua, the Daimyo of Odawara. He then changed his name in "Tsunahiro".Mount description (koshirae): The blade is mounted with a black lacquered wooden scabbard (saya) set with a Kogaï and a Kozuka, both adorned en suite with Uru Ryu (rain dragons). The guard (tsuba) is of Tenpo School with gilt-metal inlays.REF.: HAWLEY'S (Tome 2)...................TSU 253. P. 772- Coté 120L (total): 75,3 cm
Lot 383
A SAMURAI SWORD, WAKIZASHI Japan, Possibly 18th to 19th centuryBlade description:- Tsukurikomi (shape): shinogi zukuri (four sides), hiro mune (two-side back), ubu nakago (the length of the blade is original, i.e. not shortened);- Nagasa (length of the blade): 50cm - Haba (thickness of the blade): 0.7cm - Sori (curve of the blade): 1.3cm- Ji hada (steel grain): itame-hada (resembling a wooden board)- Hamon (temper line): O Choji Ha - Boshi (return of the temper line to the blade type): ko maru (small and round)- Period: possibly 18th to 19th century.Mount description (koshirae):With a dark brown lacquered wooden scabbard (saya)i, signed on the place of the Kozuka (small knife) Mitsu together with a Kakiha. The scabbard is adorned with rain dragons and with a gilt-lacquered heraldic crest (mon) depicting two chidori birds with bamboo, i.e. the one of Clan Date, Daimyo of Yoshida in the Iyo Province. The grip is covered with ray skin (same) and adorned with menuki depicting a bee and a wasp. Black cord. With a tsuba and a fuchi kashira en suite decorated with a kingfisher.L (total): 73 cmCondition Report: - handle in good condition- tight secure wraps - the open end of the scabbard with a small spot of overpainting probably concealing of wear- some mild surface wear to gilt decoration - the blade in good condition- with some minor pit marks - see images
Lot 384
A SAMURAI SWORD, POSSIBLY A KOTO WAKIZASHI O SURIAGEJapan, The blade possibly before 1600Blade description:- Tsukurikomi (shape): hira zukuri (two sides), hiro mune (two-side back of the blade), kiri nakago (later shortened), almost straight, the curve starting around the habaki (kochi zori), possibly an old Tachi blade given the strong original curve near the grip typical of the blades for fights on, strong shining for an old patina.- Nagasa (length of the blade): 54 cm - Haba (thickness of the blade): 0,5 cm - Sori (curve of the blade): 0,1 cm- Ji hada (steel grain): itame-hada type (resembling a wooden board).- Hamon (temper line): gunome midare type (taking a large part of the blade) - Boshi (return of the temper line to the blade tip): midare (irrégulier) - Period: possibly before 1600.Mount description (koshirae):With a black lacquered wooden scabbard (saya) set with a steel kojiri and embellished with a silk cord (sageo) laced in the style of Ronin Musubi. The mounts adorned en suite with the theme of the female Demon Hanya. The grip (tsuka) all covered with same (ray skin) and adorned with menuki adorned with horses. Dark blue silk threads.L (total): 82 cm
Lot 358
A LATE VICTORIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENTAL BRASS-MOUNTED OFFICER'S DIRK with a carved dark wood hilt, leather scabbard and a faceted quartz boss inset in the pommel, decorated in relief with thistles and a spray of blue bells, with matching by-knife and fork, the main blade in bright steel, notched along the back edge, by R & H.B. Kirkwood, Thistle Street, Edinburgh; 17" (43.2 cms) long
Lot 5
A German Third Reich SA dagger, the steel blade etched, ''Alles fur Deutschland'', the ricasso with maker's mark for Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, the white metal crossguard stamped Wf (for Westfalen), the wood grip inset eagle and swastika emblem and enamel SA badge, the brown-enamelled scabbard with single ring suspension, overall length 37.5cm.
Lot 6
A rare pre-WWII 1933-35 German Third Reich SA dagger and scabbard for the Hansa Group, blade etched ' Alles Fur Deutschland ' to one side, makers mark for Carl Eickhorn of Solingen underneath, the grip inset with the SA emblem and eagle with swastika motif, the crossguard stamped for 'Ha' (Hansa Group), with steel scabbard and belt suspender, overall length 37.5cm.
Lot 7
A German Third Reich Naval (Kriegsmarine) Officers Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn, gilt eagle pommel, white celluloid grip retaining the wire binding, cross guard with press button release to the reverse, gold portapee, with gilt scabbard and two velvet-backed suspension cords, overall length 42cm.
Lot 9
A German Third Reich 2nd pattern Luftwaffe officers dress dagger, marked 'WKC' for Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie AG, Solingen, wrythen orange plastic wire-bound grip, eagle crossguard, with scabbard, pebbled scabbard with oak leaf motif, retaining its original WKC shipping tag, scabbard with twin suspension rings, with velvet backed hanging straps, overall length 43cm.
Lot 37
A George V British Officer's sword by J.R. Gaunt & Son together with a scabbard, the blade 83cm in length overall 101cm in length; a further sword, 96cm in lengthCondition report: The Gaunt sword blade in good condition with minor rusting, scabbard in poor condition with some losses, the grip in moderate condition with some rust; other sword with some pitting and rusting
Lot 108
Circa 200-300 AD. Bronze scabbard chape (or bottom) with pelta-shaped body surmounted by a stylised budding flower motif. Chapes serve to reinforce leather or fabric scabbards to prevent the point of a blade from cutting through. The Roman gladius was the short sword used by soldiers under the Roman Empire, which primarily allowed for stabbing attacks while fighting in closed rank formation.Size: L:58mm / W:60mm ; 30gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Lot 227
Circa 700-900 AD. A long iron khazar sword with a long pointed bevelled blade, a rectangular hilt with convex sides formed in bronze with gilding, remnants of a silver handle which shows beautifully incised decoration and a large section of scabbard in the middle of the blade. This sword would have belonged to someone of high social standing due to the nature of this sword. It would have been expensive and would have acted as ceremonial as well as functional. An exceptional piece in stable condition. Size: L:830mm / W:75mm ; 760g. Provenance: From a private collection; previously was acquired from G. M. in London in 2017.
Lot 310
An antique oriental bronze mythical figure, with scrolled tail, standing holding hat and sceptre, 13cm high, and an eastern Jambiya style dagger with wooden handle and metal scabbard, together with a painted wood model of the Virgen del Carmen and an oriental embroidered silk 'opera sleeves' panel (4)
Lot 207
IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVAL OFFICERS DRESS DAGGER BY WKC, with Imperial pattern crowned top, ivorine grip, brass cross guard having fouled anchors, reversed with press button release catch, in brass scabbard with oak leaf pattern hanging ring fittings, partial double edged blade, which is etched with coronet, leaves etc to both sides. WKC knight's helmet type trade mark to the base of the blade, blade measures 23cms, overall 40cms Provenance: South Wales collection since 1970. Comments: blade worn, scabbard worn.
Lot 225
Omani Silver sheathed Khanjar dagger circa late 20th century, presented in a mounted frame in the Al Bu Siad or Saidi style, the 5.5ins curved blade applied silver filigree and wire work, the scabbard similarly decorated and with two impressions of the Omani Royal coat of arms, 10.75ins overall, contained in glazed box frame
Lot 298
An early 209th century Turkish naval officer's sword with gilt brass folding hilt, wire bound bone grip, gilt brass mounted leather scabbard. Condition- the metal fixture at the base of the scabbard is loose. Sword is in good condition with no movement to the pommel & grips wires intact. The length of the blade is 74cm and the scabbard is 75cm.
Lot 358
A Victorian Royal Navy officers sword, the 80cm single edged fullered blade proof marked along with etched decoration of Queens Crown and Fouled Anchor. Retailed marked "Pote & Son, Naval Outfitters, Devonport", brass guard with Queens crown and anchor, folding lock plate. Wire bound shagreen grip. Has the remains of the original know still in place. Overall length 940mm. Complete with black leather scabbard with brass fittings, twin suspension rings.
Lot 67
An 1803 pattern infantry officer's sword, the brass hilt with pierced guard, GR royal cypher, lion's mask pommel and knurled ivory grip, 91cm long overall, stuck in a brass mounted leather scabbard (at fault), with a 1796 pattern light cavalry sabre, the 76cm single edged curved fullered steel blade with bayonet tip, the brass stirrup hilt with langets to each side and wire bound leather grip, 87cm long overall, in associated brass mounted leather scabbard (2) (at fault) CONDITION REPORT:The 1803 pattern infantry officer's sword is firmly wedged in the scabbard and the blade therefore cannot be inspected. All elements of the hilt including the guard and pommel are loose. The highpoints of the knurled grip are worn and the grip shows some staining and ingrained dirt. The brass mounts of the scabbard show various dents and splits, and the leather is worn and cracked throughout. All brass elements of the sword and scabbard show tarnishing.The 1796 pattern light cavalry sabre shows wear to the blade which has removed almost all etched or engraved detail. The blade also shows tarnishing and pitting across the surface. The langets show some dents and distortion. The stirrup hilt reinforcing insert at the top of the knuckle bar may be a later replacement. The brass back of the grip is standing away from the grip itself. The leather of the grip shows wear throughout and the wire binding shows ingrained dirt and tarnish. The brass mounts of the scabbard show various dents and splits, and the leather is worn and cracked throughout, with the seam largely open. All brass elements of the sword and scabbard show tarnishing.
Lot 69
A 1796 pattern infantry sword, the 82.5cm fullered steel blade with etched decoration and bayonet tip, the gilt brass hilt with folding guard, knuckle bow with bud finial, cast wire effect grip and urn pommel, 98.5cm long overall, lacking scabbard, with a similar example lacking knuckle bow and finial, a c1790 Naval officer's sword with 74.5cm straight fullered steel blade, the brass stirrup hilt with single bar knuckle bow and horn grip mounted with a brass fouled anchor shield, 88.5cm long overall, and c1790 Naval type sword with 81cm straight fullered etched steel blade with bayonet tip, the steel stirrup hilt with single bar knuckle bow and ribbed and wired ivory grip, 92.5cm long overall, lacking scabbard (4) (at fault) CONDITION REPORT:The 1796 pattern infantry sword shows wear and tarnishing to the blade, wear to the gilt brass finish of the hilt and a build up of polish residue in various crevices. The 1796 pattern infantry sword lacking knuckle bow and finial is in a similar condition with painted losses. Its scabbard shows a detached brass mounted tip with crude attempted repair and further damage to the leather below the top mount. All the scabbard mounts show wear, dents and tarnish.The naval officer's sword with horn grip shows nicks, tarnishing and wear to the blade, with any etched or engraved decoration to the blade worn away. The hilt shows an open but apparently secure joint where the knuckle bar meets the hilt. The pommel shows a possible later capstan rivet. All brass areas show wear and tarnishing. The horn grip shows a build up of polish. The scabbard shows a crude repair to the tip.The naval officer's sword with ivory grip shows wear, tarnishing and pitting to the blade and steel hilt, and wear, staining and cracking to the ivory grip. The grip wiring is also detached in places.
Lot 70
A continental court sword, 19th century, the 83cm hollow triangular steel blade with foliate motifs, the steel hilt with shaped guard with eight point gilt star under, faceted knuckle bow, faceted pommel with high capstan rivet, and wire bound grip, 99cm long overall, in metal mounted leather scabbard, with a brass hilted court sword, 19th century, with 71cm hollow triangular steel blade, the guard, knuckle bow and pommel cast with classical figures, 88.5cm long overall, lacking scabbard, and three further court swords lacking scabbards (5) (at fault)
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