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[AP] A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER~S SWORD of regulation type, with curved fullered blade double-edged and widening towards the tip, signed ~Osborn~ on the back-edge at the forte, iron hilt including faceted knuckle-guard and back-strap, leather-covered wooden grip (binding missing), in its iron scabbard (dents) with rings mounts for suspension 83.4 cm; 32 ¾ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER~S SWORD of regulation type, with curved fullered blade double-edged and widening towards the tip, iron hilt, leather-covered wooden grip (worn, binding missing), in iron scabbard signed ~Woolley & Co., London~ (areas of rust throughout, scabbard holed) with two rings for suspension 81.5 cm; 32 1/8 in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER~S SWORD of regulation type, with curved fullered blade double-edged and widening towards the tip, signed ~Woolley & Co. London~ on the back-edge at the forte, iron hilt, wooden grip retaining a portion of its leather covering, in iron scabbard (dents) marked ~12RLH48~ with two rings for suspension 83.4 cm; 32 ¾ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER~S SWORD of regulation type, with curved fullered blade double-edged and widening towards the tip, signed ~Osborn~ on the back-edge at the forte, iron hilt with wooden grip (painted gold), in iron scabbard (painted black) with two rings for suspension 81.2 cm; 32 in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORD of regulation type, with curved fuller blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt over three-quarters of its length with scrolls, foliage, trophies-of-arms, the crowned Royal arms and the crowned Royal cypher (areas of light wear), gilt-brass hilt with ~GR~ crowned on the knuckle-guard and fitted with a strung bugle, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its original leather scabbard with brass mounts (now seized, in two pieces, the chape and lower portion missing), in its leather scabbard with gilt-brass mounts, and complete with its sword knot 73.0 cm; 28 ¾ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORD of regulation type, with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point and retaining some etched decoration, gilt-brass hilt with ~GR~ crowned on the knuckle-guard, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its original leather scabbard with brass mounts (now seized, in two pieces, the chape and lower portion missing), with sword knot 73.0 cm; 28 ¾ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN OFFICER~S SWORD, EARLY 19TH CENTURY AND ANOTHER, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY A SPANISH INFANTRY GRENADIER~S SWORD, EARLY 19TH CENTURY the first with curved fullered blade single-edged towards the point, brass stirrup hilt with lionhead langets cast in low relief, pommel en suite, and wire-bound grip, in a contemporary brass-mounted leather scabbard, the second with straight fullered German regulation blade, brass gothic hilt cast with scrolling foliage, and banded horn grip; with broad fullered blade, etched with a patriotic inscription on each face, brass basket hilt and later grip the first: 83.5 cm; 32 7/8 in blade (3) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

˜[AP] A FINE GOLD-MOUNTED PRESENTATION SWORD TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL WATSON OF THE 14TH (BUCKINGHAMSHIRE) REGIMENT OF FOOT, DECEMBER 1813 with earlier curved single-edged blade of finely watered steel, encrusted with a gold cartouche on one face with a stylised rendition of the renowned bladesmith ~Asad Allah Isfahani~, gold hilt chiselled in low relief, comprising a pair of recurved quillons decorated with conventional foliage, a pair of acanthus leaf langets, fluted back-strap and lionhead pommel formed in the round, original knuckle-chain, and spirally-carved ivory grip, in its gold-mounted wooden scabbard covered with crimson velvet (areas of wear), the mounts chiselled with scrolling foliage on a punched ground around the borders, comprising chape and middle-band each decorated with a large central flower, locket with an elaborate trophy-of-arms front and back, the latter carrying a plaque engraved with the presentation inscription, the scabbard edges reinforced by four strips chased en suite with the mounts, and with two rings for suspension 81.5 cm; 32 1/8 in blade The inscription reads: Presented to Lieutenant General Watson of H.M. 14th Regiment, by the Officers who had the honour to serve under him whilst he commanded the Samerang Division in the island of Java as a testimony of their esteem, December 1813. General Sir James Watson, K.C.B. was the son of Major John Watson, of the Royal Invalids. He was born at Chilton, Buckinghamshire, in 1772, entered the army as an ensign, 24th June 1783, and became lieutenant, 18th April 1792. He served with the 14th Regiment on the continent, under the Duke of York, in 1793 and 1794; became captain, 11th March 1795; and was engaged at the reduction of the Islands of St. Lucia and Trinidad, in 1796 and 1797. He became major, 3rd December 1802, and lieutenant-colonel, 15th May 1806. He commanded the 14th Regt. At the capture of the Isles of France and Java, including the assault and capture of Djocjocarta; commanded the expedition that captured the piratical State of Sambas in Borneo, in 1813; was at the capture of the fort of Hattras, and in the Pindaree and Mahratta wars, and actively assisted at the reduction of the fortress of Dhomone Mundela, at which latter place he led the storming party; he was also at Gurra Kotah and Asseerghur. He became colonel 4th June 1814; and major-general, 19th July 1821. He returned to England in 1827, and in 1830 proceeded again to the East Indies as a general officer on the staff; and, during the temporary absence of Lord William Bentinck, acted as commander-in-chief at Bengal, and returned to Europe in 1837, after a service of nearly 27 years in the East Indies. He became lieutenant-general 10th January 1837; colonel of the 14th Regiment, 24th May 1837, and general, 11th November 1851. He received a medal for Java, and was created a K.C.B. in 1839. The hilt and mounts incorporate a notable weight of gold which, along with their style and execution, suggest a place of manufacture in India or South East Asia. Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

˜[AP] AN 1822 PATTERN IX LANCERS OFFICER~S SWORD of regulation type, with curved blade formed with a spear point, etched with the maker~s details ~Vernon, No. 4 Charing Cross~ on the back-edge (indistinct), gilt-brass mameluke hilt cast and chased in low relief, fitted with a pair of ivory grip-scales, in its wooden scabbard (later red velvet covering) with gilt-brass mounts en suite with the hilt, including large chape, and a pair of rings for suspension, and red and gold bullion sword knot 78.0 cm; 30 ¾ in blade W. H. Vernon & Co are recorded as Army Clothiers at 4 Charing Cross in 1835 and John Vernon at the same address in 1840. Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

˜[AP] A CAVALRY OFFICER~S SWORD WITH MAMELUKE HILT, CIRCA 1820-30 with curved blade formed with a hatchet point, etched with the crowned ~GR~ cypher and the Royal arms within an octagonal frame and with further linear patterns on each face at the forte, iron hilt including a pair of straight quillons with moulded terminals, ivory grip-scales retained by a pair of copper rivets over brass foliate washers, in its steel scabbard with two rings for suspension, the locket engraved with traces of the retailer~s details 80.5 cm; 31 ¾ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A LANCER OFFICER~S SWORD WITH MAMELUKE HILT, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY with curved fullered blade with clipped-back point, etched over much of its surface with foliage and trophies-of-arms, gilt-brass hilt cast in low relief with scrolls and flowerheads, iron grip-scales retained by a pair of rivets each with gilt-brass flowerhead washers, in its steel scabbard with brass drag, bands and suspension rings 81.5 cm; 32 in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A VICTORIAN CAVALRY OFFICER~S SWORD WITH MAMELUKE HILT, MID-19TH CENTURY with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched with the crowned Royal cypher and scrolling foliage on each face at the forte, gilt-brass hilt cast in low relief, including a pair of quillons decorated with the Royal cypher, ivorine grip-scales (one cracked), in its steel scabbard with brass mounts cast with foliage in low relief 82.5 cm; 32 ½ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

˜[AP] AN OFFICER~S SWORD WITH MAMELUKE HILT, MID-19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade, iron cross-guard, carved ivory grips carved with a design of chevrons, in its steel scabbard 74.7 cm; 29 ½ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A WILLIAM IV 1821 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER~S UNDRESS SWORD of regulation type, with pipe-backed blade formed with a spear point, etched with the crowned Royal Cypher enclosed by foliage on a panel on each face of the forte, iron ~honeysuckle~ hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in iron scabbard with a single ring for suspension (the other ring missing) 92.5 cm; 36 3/8 in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN 1822 PATTERN ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS OFFICER~S SWORD with pipe-backed blade double-edged towards the point, gilt-brass ~gothic~ hilt applied in silver with the Prince of Wales feather above the motto ~Ich Dien~ in an oval, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its steel scabbard 90.0 cm; 35 ½ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN 1822 PATTERN STAFF OR GENERAL OFFICER~S SWORD with pipe-backed blade double-edged towards the point, gilt-brass ~gothic~ hilt, including a crowned crossed baton and sabre partly enclosed with laurel fronds, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip (binding loose), in its brass scabbard, with sword knot 86.5 cm; 34 in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

˜[AP] A LANCER OFFICER~S SWORD BY PROSSER, CIRCA 1835-7 with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched with elaborate scrolling foliage, the maker~s details ~Prosser maker to the King and Royal Family, London~, the owner~s crest, coat-of-arms and motto on one face, and with further foliage, including a lancer trophy-of-arms on the other, gilt-brass continental style hilt comprising scrolling bars, quillon and back-strap rising to the pommel and banded ivory grip (small chips) bound with plaited wire, with an early knot, in its steel scabbard with two rings for suspension 78.2 cm; 30 3/4 in blade The arms are those of Taylor of Bifrons, Kent. The absence of the Royal arms on the blade and the style of the hilt suggest that this may have been carried by an officer of the British Legion that fought in Spain during the first Carlist war (1835-7). The legion was a force of 10,000 men raised with royal permission to fight in support of Queen Christina and commanded by De Lacy Evans who was granted the rank of lieutenant-general in the Spanish army. Evans and the Legion were severely criticised in the Tory press but his services were rewarded on his return to England with promotion to full colonel (June 1837) and a KCB (1838). Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A VICTORIAN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORD BY ROBERT MOLE & SONS, BIRMINGHAM AND AN 1822 PATTERN STAFF OR GENERAL OFFICER~S SWORD the first of regulation type, with etched blade, decorated with scrolls, the crowned Royal cypher and the maker~s details, brass hilt with fixed side-guard, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its black-painted scabbard, with its sword knot; the second with pipe-backed blade double-edged towards the point, gilt-brass ~gothic~ hilt, including a crowned crossed baton and sabre partly enclosed with laurel fronds, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip (binding loose), in its brass scabbard, with sword knot the first: 82.4 cm; 32 ½ in blade (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A VICTORIAN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORD BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, LONDON, NO. 11414 FOR 1861 of regulation type, with etched blade, decorated with scrolls, the crowned Royal cypher, the owner~s initials ~WSJCJ~ at the forte and the maker~s details, brass hilt with fixed side-guard (knuckle-guard bent), wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard, with its sword knot 83.5 cm; 32 7/8 in blade The Wilkinson Sword Ltd records state that this Infantry Pattern sword was sold to W. S. Jolliffe, Esq. (no rank given), July 1861. Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A HIGHLAND OFFICER~S BROADSWORD BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, NO. 2602, MID-19TH CENTURY of regulation type, with broad fullered blade signed and numbered at the forte, nickel-plated basket hilt involving rectangular and square panels pierced with hearts and circles, fluted pommel, early red doeskin liner, in its brown leather field service scabbard, complete with its silk tassels and associated dress hilt comprising cross-guard with pointed quillon terminals, fluted pommel and fishskin-covered grip 82.5 cm; 32 ½ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A HIGHLAND OFFICER~S BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY AND A HIGHLAND BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD, 20TH CENTURY the 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 scabbard the first: 82.7 cm; 32 5/8 in blade (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN 1853 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER~S SWORD of regulation type, with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point and struck with a mark on each face at the forte, iron hilt, the grip with a later leather covering, in its iron scabbard, with buff leather sword knot 89.5 cm; 35 ¼ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN 1854 SCOTS GUARD PATTERN OFFICER~S SWORD, BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, LONDON, NO.28215 FOR 1887 of regulation type, with etched piquet-weight blade including the crowned Royal ~GR~ cypher, Regimental device and battle honours, nickel-plated gothic hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its steel scabbard 82.5 cm; 32 ½ in blade The Wilkinson Sword Ltd records state that this Scots Guards Pattern sword was sold to Malcolm Esq. (no rank given), July 1887 Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A ROYAL ARTILLERY STAFF PATTERN SWORD BY HENRY WILKINSON, NO. 12599 FOR 1863 AND A ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER~S SWORD of regulation type, the first with etched blade including the regimental device, motto and the owner~s crest, iron triple-bar hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its steel scabbard, with knot; the second with etched blade including the regimental device, signed at the forte ~Morgan & Co., Albemarle Street~, iron triple-bar hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its scabbard the first: 88.4 cm; 34 ¾ in blade (2) The Wilkinson Sword Ltd records state that this Staff Pattern sword was sold to Bates Esq, July 1863. Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN EDWARD VII 1887 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER~S SWORD BY WILKINSON, NO. 39354 FOR 1902 of regulation type, with etched blade decorated with scrolling foliage the crowned Royal cypher, crowned Royal Arms and the owner~s initials ~WY~ iron ~honeysuckle~ hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its iron scabbard with two rings for suspension, and leather sword knot 89.5 cm; 35 ¼ in blade The Wilkinson Sword Ltd records state that this Cavalry Pattern sword was sold to Captain W. Younger, Sherwood Rangers, April 1902. Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] TWO BANDSMANS SWORDS AND A VICTORIAN NAVAL DIRK the first of the Honourable Artillery Company, circa 1890, with brass hilt including lionhead pommel in its brass scabbard; the second for an Infantryman, late 20th century, in its scabbard and the third retailed by J. Gieve & Sons, with etched blade including crowned Victorian cypher, gilt-brass hilt (one quillon missing), in its scabbard the first: 53.4 cm; 21 in blade (3) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] TWO VICTORIAN 1895 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORDS BY WILKINSON, NO. 29357 FOR 1889 AND NO. 22523 FOR 1878 each of regulation type, the first with etched blade decorated with the crowned Royal cypher, owner~s crested arms, initials crossed sword and baton and foliage (now faint), steel hilt with crowned Royal cypher, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its steel scabbard; the second with etched blade decorated with the corned Royal cypher, owner~s crest, crossed sword and baton and foliage (now faint), steel hilt with crowned Royal cypher, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its steel scabbard, with its knot the first: 83.5 cm; 32 7/8 in blade (2) The Wilkinson Sword Ltd records state that No. 29357 went to Forster & Son (presumably an Outfitters), January 1889, and that No. 22523 was sold June 1878, recipients name indistinct. Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A GEORGE V 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORD AND TWO ELIZABETH II 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORDS of regulation type, the first with etched blade signed ~Fenton Brothers Ltd, Sheffield~, nickel-plated hilt, in its leather field service scabbard; the second with etched blade inscribed ~Aldershot badge and medal co.~ at the forte, in its field service scabbard; and the third by Wilkinson Sword Co., no. 81556 in its leather field service scabbard the first: 82.5 cm; 32 ½ in blade (3) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY OFFICER~S SWORD BY PRATER & CO., CONTRACTORS, LONDON, LATE 19TH CENTURY of regulation type, with broad double-edged etched blade decorated with scrolling foliage, the regimental inscription and maker~s details, gilt-brass hilt, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard, with later suspension frog and knot 83.0 cm; 32 3/4 in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A VICTORIAN OFFICER~S SWORD, LATE 19TH CENTURY, ANOTHER AND TWO ARTILLERY OFFICER~S SWORDS of regulation type, the first with etched blade including the crowned Imperial cypher, iron triple-bar hilt, in its scabbard; the second with plain blade, nickel-plated hilt, in its scabbard; the third with traces of etching (pitted), iron triple-bar hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its iron-mounted leather scabbard; the fourth similar, with leather-covered grip and associated buff leather knot the first: 80.7 cm; 31 ¾ in blade (4) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] TWO RIFLE REGIMENT OFFICER~S SWORDS, LATE 19TH CENTURY of regulation type, the first with fullered blade etched with foliage, the crowned Royal cypher and a strung bugle, regulation hilt incorporating crowned strung bugle on the guard, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its scabbard; the second similar, in its leather scabbard, with knot the first: 83.2 cm; 32 ¾ in blade (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER~S SWORD, A 1912 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER~S SWORD AND A 1912 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER~S SWORD BY THE ARMY AND NAVY COOPERATIVE SOCIETY, 105 VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, NO. 13397 each of regulation type, the first with straight fullered blade etched with ~South Africa~, crowned arms and foliage on each face, sheet steel guard, chequered plastic grip, in its steel scabbard with two rings for suspension (scabbard and hilt painted brown); the second with nickel-plated steel hilt (losses) decorated with foliage on the outer face; the third with etched blade, sheet steel hilt decorated with foliage on the outer face, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its field service scabbard (repaired) with frog the first: 88.7 cm; 34 7/8 in blade (3) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] TWO 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER~S SWORDS AND A GEORGE V 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORD of regulation type, the first with straight fullered blade struck with a series of marks including ~~16~ at the forte, sheet steel guard with moulded brim, chequered plastic grip, in leather-covered field service scabbard; the second similar, in its black painted iron scabbard, the third with etched blade, plated hilt, in its leather field service scabbard the first: 89.0 cm 35 in blade (3) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A GEORGE V IMPERIAL 1912 PATTERN CAVARY OFFICER~S SWORD BY WILKINSON, NO. 59740 FOR 1923 of regulation type, with etched blade decorated with scrolling foliage, the crowned Imperial cypher and the owner~s initials, nickel-plated iron hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its field service scabbard 89.0 cm; 35 in blade The Wilkinson Sword Ltd records state that this Cavalry Pattern sword was sold to Messrs Flights (Outfitters) 31st July 1923. A further entry for 17th September 1923 states that it was sold to Capt. H.S. Chapman, 38th C. I. Horse. Additional notes state that it was returned to stock. Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] TWO ARTILLERY OFFICER~S SWORDS of regulation type, the first etched with scrolling foliage and the regimental device on each face, triple-bar hilt, in its scabbard, nickel-plated throughout; the second with traces of etching on the blade (light pitting throughout) the first: 82.2 cm; 32 3/8 in blade (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

˜[AP] TWO NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORDS, CIRCA 1805 the first with straight lightweight blade of flattened-diamond section retaining some etching over the lower portion, gilt-brass stirrup hilt including langets cast with a fouled anchor and back-strap and pommel formed as a maned lionshead, and banded ivory grip bound with plaited wire, with a portion of a knot; second with straight blade of flattened-hexagonal section, inscribed ~For my Country and King~ on each face towards the forte, gilt-brass stirrup hilt (knuckle-guard cracked through) including back-strap and pommel formed as a maned lionshead, banded ivory grip bound with plaited wire, in associated brass-mounted leather scabbard, with its knot the first: 71.5 cm; 28 1/8 in blade the second: 73.5 cm; 29 in blade (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

˜[AP] A NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORD, CIRCA 1810 with straight slender double-edged blade formed with a short fuller and etched with foliage and trophies over the lower half, gilt-brass hilt decorated in low relief, comprising quillon, knuckle-guard and langet decorated with foliage, the latter with a fouled anchor (inner langet removed), the back-strap and pommel formed as a maned lion, and chequered ivory grip bound with plaited wire, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard decorated en suite, the locket inscribed by the maker ~Moore, late Bicknell & Moore, Old Bond Street, London~ 73.0 cm; 28 ¾ in blade For another example, by this maker preserved in the National Maritime Museum, see May & Annis 1970, no. 46, plate 35. Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN 1845 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORD, POST 1902 of regulation type, with etched blade decorated with scrolls, the crowned Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor on the respective faces, gilt-brass regulation half-basket hilt with folding side-guard inscribed ~J. Herbert~, lionhead pommel, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard, with its knot 79.5 cm; 31 ¼ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORD with pipe-backed blade formed with spear-point, gilt-brass regulation half-basket hilt with folding side-guard (hinge damaged), lionhead pommel, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard (chape detached), with its knot 79.0 cm; 31 1/8 in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORD with pipe-backed blade formed with spear-point (areas of rust), gilt-brass regulation half-basket hilt with folding side-guard, lionhead pommel, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard (chape missing) 76.5 cm; 30 1/8 in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORD with pipe-backed blade formed with spear-point, etched with the maker~s details ~Johnston, 6 St James St., London~ at the forte on each face, gilt-brass regulation half-basket hilt with folding side-guard, lionhead pommel, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard, with a portion of its knot 71.2 cm; 28 in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN 1845 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER~S SWORD, LATE 19TH CENTURY of regulation type, with etched blade decorated with scrolls, the crowned Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor on the respective faces, the forte inscribed by the retailer ~E. Murch, 33 Fore Street, Devonport~, gilt-brass regulation half-basket hilt with folding side-guard, lionhead pommel, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard, with its knot 74.7 cm; 29 3/8 in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A GEORGE VI 1897 PATTERN ROYAL MARINE OFFICER~S SWORD, NO. 17337 AND AN 1899 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER~S SWORD of regulation type, the first with etched blade including ~Royal Marines~ and signed ~J. Jones, 33 St James Square, London~, nickel-plated hilt, in its leather field service scabbard; the second struck with Ordnance marks and further marks including ~00~ at the forte, iron hilt, leather grips, in its iron scabbard with two rings for suspension 83.0 cm; 32 ¾ in blade (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN EAST INDIA COMPANY OFFICER~S SWORD BY PROSSER, MAKER TO THE KING, LONDON, SECOND QUARTER 19TH CENTURY based on the Infantry model of 1822, with pipe-backed blade, etched ~Prosser, manufacturer to the King, Charing Cross, London and with a trophy-of-arms centring on the East India rampant lion on each face, gilt-brass ~gothic~ hilt with folding side-guard, the oval filled with the Royal cypher ~GR~ carrying the East Indian rampant lion, wire-bound fishskin-covered, in its brass scabbard, with a portion of its knot 82.3 cm; 32 ½ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

˜[AP] A NAVAL MIDSHIPMAN~S DIRK, EARLY 19TH CENTURY AND A VICTORIAN MIDSHIPMAN~S DIRK the first with curved single-edged blade etched and gilt with scrolls of foliage and trophies on a blued panel over three-quarters of its length on each face, gilt-brass hilt comprising recurved quillons and back-strap and pommel formed as a maned lionshead, chequered ivory grip, associated knuckle-chain, in its leather scabbard (losses) with gilt-brass mounts; the second with etched blade, the forte signed ~J.Gieve & Sons, Birmingham~ regulation hilt (quillon missing), in its scabbard inscribed ~H.S.W.B.~ on the locket the first: 37.0 cm; 14 ½ in blade (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] ELEMENTS OF BRITISH MILITARY SWORDS AND SCABBARDS, LATE 18TH TO EARLY 20TH CENTURIES including the principle elements of a 1796 pattern heavy cavalry sword hilt; two 1796 light cavalry sword hilts, a portion of an 1822 pattern infantry sword hilt; a cross-bar, grip and pommel for a highland offer~s sword, circa 1885; and a large quantity of further elements including scabbard mounts (qty) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A CASED HIGHLAND DIRK AND SKEAN DHU, BY R. & H.B. KIRKWOOD, THISTLE STREET, EDINBURGH LATE 19TH CENTURY the dirk with tapering blade double-edged towards the point and formed with a notched back-edge, gilt-brass hilt cast with thistle foliage in low relief, the pommel set with a foil-backed paste, carved rootwood grip decorated with basket-weave designs, thistle foliage, and a bonnet and enriched with brass nails, in its original leather-covered scabbard with large gilt mounts en suite, the locket with the retailers details and maker~s initials ~R H-B~ and with its matching extra pieces, the skean dhu formed en suite and applied with the cross of St Andrew on the grip, in its scabbard with matching owner~s initials: both in a fitted case lined in blue velvet the dirk: 29.2 cm; 11 1/2 in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A PIPERS DRESS DIRK AND SKEAN DHU, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY the first with tapering blade formed with a notched back-edge, hardwood grip carved with basket weave designs and enriched with white metal nails, white metal cap pommel and ferrule, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with white metal mounts and matching extra pieces; the second of characteristic form, basketweave grip with German silver mounts, in its scabbard the first: 28.2 cm; 11 1/8 in blade (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] AN 1841 PATTERN SAPPERS AND MINERS BAYONET, A US MODEL 1873 TROWEL BAYONET, AND THREE FURTHER BAYONETS the first with fullered blade and integral hilt incorporating a knuckle-guard; the second, of regulation type, with some blued finish, in its scabbard; and three 1888 pattern bayonets, dated 1895, 1898 and 1899, two in their scabbards the first: 56.0 cm ; 22 in blade (5) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] THREE 1858 PATTERN CUTLASS BAYONETS with sheet steel guards, the first in its scabbard with frog (areas of rust) the first 68.8 cm; 26 3/4 in blade (3) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A RARE 1870 PATTERN ELCHO BAYONET with saw-backed fullered blade, iron hilt, in its iron-mounted scabbard 49.7 cm; 19 1/2 in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] SEVEN BRITISH AND AMERICAN BAYONETS comprising an 1855 pattern Lancaster bayonet, for the artillery carbine; an 1856 pattern Enfield bayonet, in its scabbard; four 1907 pattern bayonets, each in its scabbard; a U.S. 1917 pattern bayonet the first 61.0 cm; 24 in blade (7) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] SEVEN FRENCH BAYONETS AND SIX SOCKET BAYONETS comprising a French model 1866 Chassepot bayonet, in its scabbard; four model 1874 Gras bayonets, three dated 1876, 1877 and 1878 respectively and in their scabbard (the fourth heavily rusted); and two model 1886 Lebel bayonets, one in its scabbard; and six socket bayonets, adapted for a candelabrum; five retaining the iron trigger-guards for mounting the first 57.7 cm; 22 ¾ in blade (13) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] SEVEN GERMAN BAYONETS comprising three model 1898/1905 Seitengewehr ~butcher knife~ bayonets for the Mauser rifle, the first in its scabbard (the third in excavated condition); a model 1898 bayonet, with slender blade, in its scabbard; three model 1898 Mauser bayonets, each in its scabbard; and two further bayonets the first: 36.5 cm; 14 3/8 in blade (9) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] ELEVEN CONTINENTAL BAYONETS comprising two Portuguese model 1886 Guedes bayonets, each in its scabbard; a Swiss model 1931 Schmidt Rubin bayonet, in its scabbard; two Spanish model 1893 bayonets, each of Spanish make, dated 1898 and 1901 respectively, in scabbards; two Turkish 1890 pattern bayonets; and four further bayonets the first 47.0 cm; 18 ½ in blade (11) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] THE HILT OF AN 1858 PATTERN CUTLASS BAYONET AND NINE SPIKE BAYONETS of regulation type, the spike bayonets each with scabbard (10) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] TWO PRUSSIAN MODEL 1889 INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORDS of regulation type, with fullered blades (areas of rust), hilts with folding side-guards, wire-bound grips applied with the Imperial cypher, each in its scabbard with a single suspension ring the first: 78.0 cm; 30 ¾ in blade (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] THREE PRUSSIAN MODEL 1889 INFANTRY OFFICER~S SWORDS of regulation type, with fullered blades by W. K. & C, the first with brass hilt cast with foliage in low relief, fixed side-guard, banded horn grip with applied Imperial cypher, in its black painted scabbard with two suspension rings; the second with brass hilt with folding side-guard, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip with applied Imperial cypher, in its plated scabbard with two suspension rings; the third with brass hilt with fixed side-guard, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip applied with brass Imperial cypher, in its blackened scabbard with two bands, one with a suspension ring (the other ground down), with its knot the first: 84.2 cm; 33 ¼ in blade (3) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A SAXON MODEL 1840 ARTILLERY SHORTSWORD AND THREE FURTHER CONTINENTAL SHORTSWORDS of regulation type, the first stamped ~PDL~ within a beaded oval at the forte and with brass hilt; the second for a pioneer, with broad saw-backed blade and brass hilt; the third with slightly curved blade and sheet steel basket-guard, and the fourth with a brief inscription on the blade, brass stirrup hilt, in its scabbard 48.0 cm; 19 in blade (4) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

[AP] A PRUSSIAN CAVALRY OFFICER~S SWORD AND TWO CONTINENTAL REGULATION SWORDS, LATE 19TH CENTURY of regulation type, the first with fullered blade (chemically cleaned), gilt-brass hilt including langet with enamelled star for the Order of the Black Eagle, and wire-bound fishskin-covered grip; the second probably French, with curved fullered blade, sheet steel hilt including cap pommel, in its scabbard (the iron parts painted black); and the third with fullered blade, nickel-plated triple bar hilt of flattened bars, in its scabbard the first: 74.8 cm; 29 ½ in blade (3) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey