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Click here to subscribeTwo bayonets and scabbards, to include:Swiss M1957 SIG made for the 1957 Assault Rifle by Victoria with F over W in a circle, serial number 2295466.Swedish M.1965 or M1896, stamped with Crown acceptance mark over 466 and maker E.A.B. Erik Anton Berg, cross guard numbered 446 164 over I.9 (the I stands for Infantry) The scabbard is stamped with the mark E.A.B. and acceptance mark. 38cm long
Two bayonets and scabbards.Belgian FAL type C Apple Corer Bayonet with plastic frog "small button" to be used on the NATO FN FAL rifles, cast as opposed to being machined.Yugoslavian M1948 stamped on right ricasso 44 in a semi circular Cyrillic lettering representing factory 44 'Red Flag Works' at Kragujevac Serbia, the crossguard with serial number 29315 and two factory mark triangles with letter K and N the scabbard has factory mark N44 in a triangle.40cm long
Two bayonet and scabbards, to include:Czech VZ 24 export model with circle Z export mark on the left ricasso, the pommel with SR over 797, the scabbard frog clip stamped CSZ E3 lion and 39,Czech M.1985 with circled ZP for Zbrojovka Praga who reworked blades during 1920 -21 using bayonets from other companies.44.5cm long
US M7 fighting knife possibly made by Millar for the 'Tunnel Rats' US M4 made by Bren-Dan of Connecticut, in the 1960's, the forward face of the crossguard stamped US M4 over BREN-DAN, scabbard made by PWH (Pennsylvania Working Home for the blind Philadelphia) and marked with the number 137.32cm long
Italian M1 bayonet and scabbared, the blackness and pitting caused by corrosive ammunition, the blade stamped to the left ricasso with a star over 55 over serial number 119645, the right ricasso with star over FAT over 55 in a rectangle for makers mark for Fabbrica Armi Terni, the scabbard marked with US flaming bomb.40 cm long
M1917/P13 bayonet scabbard and frog, made by Remington in the USA at their Eddystone works, stamped to the left Ricasso 1917 over Remington inside a circle and to the right ricasso with an eagle over 12 (inspectors mark) flaming bomb over US (US Government mark). The Scabbard is a type two and is marked H.E. It also carries the J in a diamond which is the mark for Jewell. Destined to be used by the US forces in WWI but probably unissued, passed to the British home guard during WWII as part of the lend lease agreement and fitted with the British type scabbard (sometimes called the Home Guard type) no British markings, but has the British grips with the two Vertical lines to distinguish it from the P1907. As a US made bayonet it should have a clearance hole. Only about 7% of US made bayonets did not have a clearance hole so this is a very early production. 59.5cm long
Irish India pattern .750 flintlock brown bess musket, with 39 inch barrel, crudely engraved tower GR lock, brass furniture with Antrim registration mark to the butt plate tang, the stock engraved with number 85 and stamped 1831, together with socket bayonet and scabbard by Osborn, the socket numbered E 153.Section 58 (2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence.139cm long Condition report: Action cocks and releases correctly, the top jaw and screw are replaced.
Russian dagger 'Kindjal' 33cm double fullered blade dated at the forte '1905' amid scrolling foliage, characteristic two piece horn grips with domed niello rivets, in its wooden leather covered sheath (a/f), with two large niello mounts, 54cm overallCondition report: Scabbard a/f, please check the extra images provided to reference condition. The grip having cracks present and signs of glue repair. The blade is tarnished with signs of rust and nicks to the edges.
After A Mercie, a bronze Classical sculpture of David with sword standing on the head of Goliath, from the F Barbedienne foundry, height 29insCondition report - age not specified, bears a Curiosa Antiques label to the base, has seam marks to each bicep also to the top of the scabbard - may have been in construction or repair, depth of colour quite thin.
A JAVANESE KRIS IN CARVED WOOD STAND, 19TH CENTURY the silver repousse hilt in the form of a bird-headed deity, with wavy blade and wood and sheet metal scabbard, the stand in the form of Hanuman, with bulging eyes and bared fangs, traces of pigment 50cm high (together) Provenance: Collection of a late diplomat, thence by descent.
A Brass-Mounted ShamshirEarly 19th Century, Probably ContinentalWith curved watered single-edged blade etched with cabalistic symbols on both sides of the forte, mameluke hilt comprising quillon-block with pointed langets and quillons with bud-shaped terminals, brass grip, and rounded dark horn grips, the pommel with brass-lined piercing for a sword-knot, in original wooden scabbard covered in black leather (some damage) with plain brass locket, chape, and rounded suspension mounts, the latter each carrying a ring for suspension 73.5 cm. blade For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Indian Tulwar19th CenturyWith curved single-edged blade chiselled in low relief along each side with tiger hunting scenes and elephants in combat, and steel hilt of characteristic form silver-damascened overall with a design of trelliswork, in its wooden scabbard covered in brown leather; together with a decorative Eastern flintlock pistol, with crudely cast brass mounts, and false ramrod (2)66.5 cm. blade For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A rare Australian 'Slaz 43' bolo bayonet, and an American model 1917 bolo knifeThe first stamped 'SLAZ 43', no. 3582, the second no. 37830, dated 1917The first retaining most of its original finish, in its canvas scabbard with copper throat mount; the second of characteristic form (one grip with old wear), in its canvas-covered leather scabbard (minor damage); together with an American M1 Garand bayonet (surface rust and some pitting, scabbard missing), and an Italian 'sciabola-baionetta' M91, no. QD2231, in its steel scabbard (4)Footnotes:Examples of the first are recorded with serial numbers up to 5000, however less than 2000 are believed to have been produced. Manufactured by Slazenger Sports Equipment, the 'Slaz 43' was trialled for the Australian military as a paratrooper's sidearm for jungle warfare. It was ultimately rejected due to its weight and unwieldiness, and surviving examples are rareFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Ten various British service bayonets Late 19th Century and laterComprising six of 1888 Mk. I pattern (two scabbards missing, one painted black), four in their steel-mounted leather scabbards (one chape missing), two with leather frog (one whitened); two of Mk. II pattern, in steel and brass-mounted leather scabbards respectively, each with leather frog; a 1903 pattern bayonet, in its steel-mounted leather scabbard with leather frog; together with a No.4 Mk. II spike bayonet, in its black-painted steel scabbard; and a No.7 Mk. I bayonet, in its steel scabbard painted black (11)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 1907 pattern bayonet and entrenching tool, and five other service bayonetsThe first in its steel-mounted leather scabbard with leather frog, the entrenching tool secured by a leather mount buckled to the frog; two 1917 pattern Enfield service bayonets, each in its steel-mounted leather scabbard, one with its leather frog; two 1907 pattern service bayonets, one in its steel-mounted leather scabbard (the other in poor condition, scabbard missing); and another, retaining an Enfield rifle muzzle mount (in relic condition)(6)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Nine various French bayonets 19th centuryComprising three model 1866 sabre bayonets, each etched with dated manufacturer's details on the back of the blade, and with ribbed brass grips, each in its steel scabbard; three 1874 model epeé bayonets (one scabbard missing), two each in their original steel scabbard, one retaining its leather frog; two 1886/93/16 model epeé bayonets, each with brass grip and in its steel scabbard; and an 1886 model epeé bayonet with white-metal grip and in its steel scabbard (9)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An 1831 Pattern General officer's Mameluke-Hilted SabreBy Henry Wilkinson, Gun & Sword Maker, Pall Mall, London, No. 6273 For 1855With curved blade (some pitting) double-edged at the clipped-back point and etched over much of its length on both sides with symmetrical scrolling foliage, crossed branches of oak and laurel, crossed sword and baton, and crowned 'VR' cypher, regulation hilt with gilt guard cast and chased on both sides with foliage centred on a crossed sword and baton within a wreath, ivory grips, and pommel with brass-lined piercing for a later sword-knot, in its black leather scabbard with brass mounts retaining some gilding, the locket and suspension mount each cast with a band of oak foliage and carrying a ring for suspension 78 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A .577 Percussion 1856 Pattern Short Rifle Dated 1859Of regulation pattern, the border engraved flat lock dated over 'Tower' and with a crown on the tail (hammer replaced, one sling loop and ramrod missing, some old rust patination), together with its sword bayonet, in a steel-mounted black leather scabbard (surface with some damage), Birmingham proof marks (2)83.8 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Fine Stirrup-Hilted Officer's Sabre Of Presentation Quality Early 19th CenturyWith bright curved single-edged hollow-ground blade etched, blued and gilt with foliage including roses, thistles and shamrocks representing the Union, crowned 'GR' cypher, martial trophies, and two female figures including Britannia, gilt-brass hilt comprising knuckle-guard and rear quillon cast and chased in relief with oak foliage, langets each with applied martial trophy, horse's head pommel, its mane extending down the back-piece, and chequered ivory grip, in original gilt-copper scabbard (some wear) engraved with foliage at the locket, chape and suspension mount, the inner side enclosing martial trophies, and on the outside with applied cast and chased Classical medallions, laurel wreath rings for suspension, and in fine condition 73.5 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceChristie's London, Antique Arms And Armour, 13 November 1985, lot 21This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An 1801 pattern 2nd model sword bayonet for a flintlock baker rifle, and five other brass-hilted sidearms19th centuryThe first of regulation pattern, the brass hilt with ribbed grip (scabbard missing); a late pattern bayonet for a Baker rifle, with second model Brunswick rifle blade (ribbed grip incomplete, scabbard missing); a continental sidearm, the hilt stamped '385' over '1831' (scabbard missing); and three Victorian band swords, each of regulation pattern (one scabbard missing), two in their steel and brass-mounted leather scabbards respectively (6)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Liège Chassepot 11MM Needle-Fire 1866 Model Bolt-Action Military RifleNo. G 51899, Dated 1868Of regulation pattern (some wear and rust patination) Liège proof; together with its bayonet, no. 126930, with ribbed brass grip, in its steel scabbard (2)82.6 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's SabreBy Osborn, Late 18th CenturyWith broad curved fullered blade in fine condition, bright for over half its length and double-edged towards the point, the forte etched and gilt against a blued ground on one side with a mounted cavalryman and crowned 'GR' cypher beneath a baldachin, and on the other with a trophy of arms, pre-1801 royal arms and motto, and foliage involving a rocaille, the back etched with maker's name and 'Warranted', regulation steel stirrup hilt with faceted rounded pommel and back-piece in one, and ribbed leather-covered grip bound with twisted silver wire, in original steel scabbard with two split-rings for suspension (hilt and scabbard with some light pitting) 83 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceSold in these Rooms, Antique Arms and Armour..., 22 April 2009, lot 67For more information regarding Henry Osborn, in partnership with John Gunby from about 1805, see Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, pp. 189-90For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 1879 pattern Artillery sword bayonet, and two 1855 pattern Lancaster sword bayonets19th centuryThe first with bright fullered saw-back blade, in its steel-mounted black leather scabbard; the second, each with pipe-back blade and spear point, and in its brass-mounted leather scabbard (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An English Silver-Mounted Hunting HangerLondon Silver Hallmarks For 1765, Maker's Mark, Probably Of John ReynoldsWith bright slender curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, the forte on both sides etched with a star between designs of symmetrical foliage, cast and chased hilt comprising quillon-block with a lion in a landscape on one side, and a hound pursuing a boar on the other, recurved quillons each with hound's head tip, swelling spirally-fluted ivory grip, lion-head pommel with button, and silver knuckle-chains, in its black leather scabbard with original silver locket, chape and suspension mount chased with foliage, the locket inhabited by an eagle on one side, and with two rings for suspension 65.5 cm. bladeFootnotes:John Reynolds was free of the Cutlers' Company in 1768 and is recorded as a 'Hilt Maker, No. 25 New Street, Fetter Lane.' For more details see Leslie Southwick, London, Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, pp. 206-207This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An 1803 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sabre, An Officer's Five-Ball Hilted Spadroon, And A Continental Cavalry Sabre The First Early 19th Century, The Second Late 19th Century, The Last 19th CenturyThe first of regulation pattern with curved fullered blade etched and gilt against a blued ground over one side of the forte with post 1801 royal arms between a sprig of Union foliage and a martial trophy, and on the other with crowned 'GR' cypher en suite, bronze hilt retaining some gilding and with crowned pieced 'GR' cypher at the base of the knuckle-guard, lion-head pommel, its mane extending down the back-piece, and ribbed leather-covered grip bound with twisted silver wire (some wear and rust patination); the second with curved fullered blade (pitted), regulation hilt retaining some gilding (knuckle-guard replaced, button missing), and reeded walrus-ivory grip with medial band engraved with owner's initials 'MLR'; the last with curved fullered blade, steel hilt comprising shield-shaped langets, lobed rear quillon, two scrolled side-bars swept-up to join the knuckle-guard, rounded pommel and back-piece, and wire-bound leather-covered grip, in its steel scabbard with two rings for suspension (some rust patination) (3)77.5 cm., 71.5 cm. and 79 cm. blades This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Indian Sabre With Enamelled Hilt19th Century, The Hilt LucknowWith bright curved blade double-edged towards the point and with three fullers along the back over each side, the forte on both sides crudely cut with a crescent-shaped mark, hilt comprising gilt pinched-in basal mount pricked with foliage, swelling silver grip chased and polychrome enamelled with flowering foliage inhabited by a pair of birds on each side within blue enamelled borders, and pommel formed as a dotted makara-head against a green enamel ground with glass eyes, its ears and mouth enamelled ochre, in original wooden scabbard (velvet covering perished) with gilt-copper locket and chape decorated en suite with the basal mount, the former with belt-hook on the inside, and retaining nearly all its original gilding 68.2 cm. bladeFootnotes:ProvenanceBonhams London, The Jacques Desenfans Collection, 10 April 2008, lot 228This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A .577 Percussion Commercial 1856 Pattern Volunteer Short RifleBy Wilkinson, London, Mid-19th CenturyWith reblued sighted barrel rifled with three spiral grooves and retained by two barrel bands, calibrated folding adjustable back-sight, plain tang, signed case-hardened border engraved flat lock, highly figured three-quarter stock, reblued steel mounts, sling loops with leather sling, and steel ramrod (tip pitted), together with its sword bayonet, in its steel-mounted black leather scabbard (some crazing and surface damage) (2)84 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Nine service bayonets for Martini-Henry MusketsLate 19th CenturyComprising two of 1887 Mk.I pattern and one of MK.III pattern, each in its steel-mounted leather scabbard; five of 1856 pattern (scabbards missing, one in relic condition); and two shortened 1856 pattern bayonets adapted for drill use, one in its steel-mounted scabbard (10)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper's Sabre Late 18th CenturyWith fullered blade double-edged towards the point, regulation stirrup hilt with rounded pommel and back-piece in one, and ribbed leather-cover grip (some wear), in original steel scabbard with two rings for suspension (hilt and scabbard pitted) 84.5 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Sixteen various socket bayonets for service muskets Late 18th/19th CenturyComprising seven of new land pattern, one stamped 'Heighington' and incised '3 REGt'; another, by G. Salter & Co. and incised 'B' over '3'; another, by 'Hadley'; another, by Dawes; and three others; eight British pattern 1853 socket bayonets, four in their brass-mounted leather scabbards, one frog-hook engraved with 'V' over 'G.M.G'; and a pattern 1840 Constabulary socket bayonet with sprung retaining catch, the socket engraved 'C' over '2135', in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the locket engraved '535' (16)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An English Silver-Mounted Hunting Hanger Retailed By Cullum, Charing Cross, London Silver Hallmarks for 1770, Indistinct Maker's MarkWith slender curved fullered blade (areas of old rust patination) double-edged towards the point, cast and chased hilt comprising quillon-block with a Classical trophy on each side, recurved quillons each with hound's head tip, hound's head pommel formed in the round and surmounted by a prominent button, swelling ivory grip chequered between trellised silver ribbon binding, and silver knuckle-chain, in original wood-lined scabbard (lower third missing) covered in tooled brown leather with silver locket and suspension mount, the former chased with a Classical trophy on one side, and pricked with retailer's details on the other, the latter chased with foliage, and each with a ring for suspension 64 cm. bladeFootnotes:For details of the Cullum family of cutlers see Leslie Southwick, London Silver-hilted Swords..., 2001, pp. 84-85This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Eleven German WWI period Mauser bayonets Comprising five Seitengewehr 1898/05 model bayonets (one grip-scale incomplete), each in its steel scabbard, two with leather frog (one perished); another with saw-back blade (scabbard missing); two Seitengewehr 1898 1st pattern bayonets (scabbards missing); a Seitengewehr 1898 2nd pattern bayonet, in its steel-mounted leather scabbard with leather frog; a type EB9 Ersatz bayonet, in its steel scabbard; another of type EB48, in its steel, scabbard; together with a post WWI German sidearm, the blade stamped 'ALCOSO' over manufacturer's logo on one side, and with '1370' over 'DRP' on the other, in its blackened steel scabbard with leather frog and sword-knot; and a WWII period combat knife with chequered wooden grips, in its blackened steel scabbard (13)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An 1827 Pattern Naval Officer's SwordRetailed By Batton & Adams, Outfitters, Devonport, Mid-19th CenturyWith fullered double-edged blade (some wear and old pitting) etched with symmetrical foliage over each side framing the royal arms on one side and a crowned fouled anchor on the other, the ricasso with retailer's details on one side and 'proved' mark centred on an etched star on the other, regulation gilt-brass hilt of simulated bars incorporating a crowned fouled anchor in an oval, hinged side-guard acting against a spring, lion-head pommel and back-piece in one, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, and later bullion sword-knot, in original black leather scabbard with linear engraved brass mounts retaining traces of gilding, and two rings for suspension 78.5 cm. bladeFootnotes:Batton & Adams are recorded in Devonport between 1850 and 1899For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Group Of Accessories Mostly Relating To Antique FirearmsMostly 19th CenturyComprising a circular brass percussion cap dispenser stamped 'Sykes', and with split-ring for suspension; two T-shaped nipple-keys, one with threaded brass caps for spare nipples (pricker missing); two nipple-keys and a striker-key each with wooden handle, the former each with threaded pricker; a brass bullet mould for casting explosive heads, stamped 'Greenfield London' over '.500', hinged sprue-cutter, and swelling wooden handle, retaining its hollow-point tool en suite; a large brass bullet mould stamped '438' and with hinged sprue-cutter; another, similar; three revolver moulds, one for casting four spherical bullets and with blued sprue-cutter stamped 'No. 90', the other two of Colt type and each for casting spherical and conical bullets; a steel bullet former; six steel bullet moulds for casting bullets of varying sizes and with integral sprue-cutter; two combination tools for Enfield percussion service longarms; three wad- or patch-cutters; a brass cartridge-extracting tool; and other items including various ramrods, tins of percussion caps, a leather bag of 'Eley's Metal-Lined Anticorrosive Percussion Caps and two turned bone striker boxes; together with an Indian hunting knife, the bright blade stamped 'ARNACHELLUM SALEM' on one side, and steel-mounted hilt with natural staghorn grip, in its original wooden scabbard covered in chequered brown leather with steel retaining clip (a lot )The last 24.6 cm. blade For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Unusual Prussian 1889 Pattern Officer's 'Dragon' Sword By E.& F. Hörster, Solingen, Circa 1900With fullered blade (some old patination) stamped with manufacturer's details on one side of the ricasso, regulation brass hilt cast with a dragon on a shield on the side-guard, the latter with three bars converging to form the knuckle-guard, pommel-cap, and ribbed wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its steel scabbard (originally nickel-plated) with two rings for suspension 81 cm. bladeFootnotes:Swords of this type were either made for Chinese officer's serving with German forces during the Boxer Rebellion or for German officer's serving in ChinaFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Fine Lloyd's Patriotic Fund Trafalgar Sword Of £100 Value To Philip Chas. Durham Esq.R, Captain Of H.M.S. DefianceDated 21st Octr., 1805With curved single-edged hollow-ground blade richly etched and gilt against a blued ground (some old loss of finish) with flowers, foliage, entwined dolphins, naval and martial trophies, figures of Britannia and Victory, crowned arms and cypher of George III, the recipient's initials in a starburst above a phoenix and the presentation inscription, stirrup hilt of ormolu, the quillons formed as a fasces, the knuckle-guard as a club of Hercules entwined by a snake, the langets cast with acanthus foliage and naval trophies, the back-piece of the partly chequered ivory grip cast as the skin of the Nemean Lion, in its original foliate engraved scabbard of ormolu decorated with naval medallions on each side cast and chased with figures of Britannia framed by the inscription 'Defiance Nelson Trafalgar 21st Octr. 1805', Hercules with the Hydra, and the Nemean Lion, the open panels cast, pierced and chased with naval trophies on navy blue velvet grounds, the two suspension loops in the form of coiled serpents, the chape with a border of graduated beads, the top edge of the locket signed 'R. Teed Sword Cutler Lancaster Court Strand', and retaining nearly all its original blued and gilt finish 78 cm. bladeFootnotes:The presentation inscription reads: 'From The Patriotic Fund At Lloyds To Philip Chas. Durham Esqr. Cap.tn Of H.M.S. Defiance For His Meritorious Services In Contributing To The Signal Victory Obtained Over The Combined Fleets Of France And Spain Off Cape Trafalgar On The 21st Oct.r 1805.'Philip Charles Durham was born in Largo, Fifeshire in 1763 and entered the navy in July 1777 seeing much action in America, the Mediterranean and the West Indies. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1782 and in 1792 with the rank of Commander, he was appointed to the Spitfire. It was at this time that he was awarded the first piece of plate given by Lloyds, valued at 100 guineas and was promoted to post rank. He was appointed to the Anson (46) in 1794. In 1798 after capturing La Loire (46) he obtained the thanks of Parliament and was presented by the Duke of Clarence with his own sword and belt. In 1801, whilst in command of the Endymion (40) he bought home a convoy of 10 Indiamen from St. Helena for which he was awarded by the Court of Directors a piece of plate valued at 500 guineas.In May 1803 he took command of the Defiance (79) and took part in the battle of Trafalgar where he was slightly wounded. He saw further action in the Mediterranean on the Renown (74). He was promoted Rear Admiral in 1810 and in 1813 appointed to the chief command of the Leeward Islands. On his way out he captured two frigates, went on to clear the area of American cruisers and took part in the reduction of Martinique and Guadeloupe. In 1819 he was promoted to Vice-Admiral and to full Admiral in 1830. In 1836 he was appointed Commander-in-Chief at Portsmouth. He was member of Parliament for Queensborough in 1830, and for Devizes between 1835 and 1836. He died in Naples on 2 April 1845. His portrait hangs in the Painted Hall, GreenwichH.M.S. Defiance was built on the Thames and commissioned in 1794; until 1799 she suffered with a number of mutinous crews but subsequently saw much action in the Mediterranean, Copenhagen, Finisterre, Trafalgar, L'Orient and was the ship from which Wellington landed at Coruna. She took part in further actions with distinction until being paid off at Chatham in 1813ProvenanceSotheby's London, Modern Sporting Guns and Firearms; Arms, Armour and Militaria, 8 December 1988, lot 434LiteratureCommander W.E. May, R.N. and P.G. Annis, Swords For Sea Service, 1970, p. 70The original case for the sword was sold Phillips Scotland, The Meldonfoot Collection, 1 October 1991, lot 162This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 1796 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Trooper's SwordEarly 19th CenturyWith fullered blade double-edge towards the point, unmodified regulation steel hilt stamped '6' over 'D' on the knuckle-guard, and ribbed leather-covered grip (worn), in its steel scabbard with two suspension rings (some surface rust) 88.5 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Caucasian KindjalRussian Silver Marks For 1862With broad double-edged blade tapering sharply to the point and cut with two converging fullers over nearly its entire length on both sides, each fuller on one side of the forte struck with a shaped calligraphic bladesmith's mark, the waisted silver-gilt hilt nielloed with a repeated scale design against a ground of wrigglework, the grip nielloed with a repeated design between imitation wire bindings, in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard backed in silver braid, the locket and deep chape decorated over the outer sides en suite with the hilt, nielloed ring-shaped suspension mount, and spherical terminal 29 cm. blade Footnotes:ProvenanceAcquired in Russia by Florence Farmborough (1887-1978) who first went there in 1908, at the age of 21, as a governess/companion to a family in Kiev. In 1910 she moved to Moscow to teach English to the daughters of a famous heart surgeon. On the outbreak of the Great War in 1914 she qualified as a Red Cross nurse with the Imperial Russian Army, and saw service at both the Galician and the Romanian Fronts. During this time she kept a diary and took pictures with a large plate camera which she would develop and print while encamped with the forces. She returned to England in 1918 and wrote a number of articles for The Times. Her edited diaries highlighting some of her remarkable pictures was published in 1974 as Nurse at the Russian Front. She subsequently published her collection of photographs in Russian Album 1908-1918 in 1979, and was elected a Fellow of the Geographical Society. For many years she worked as a university lecturer in Spain where she was in the thick of the Spanish Civil War including working as a newsreader on Spanish National Radio. She returned to England in time for the Battle of Britain during which time she worked for the Women's Voluntary Service. In 1974 she was the subject of a programme entitled 'English Nurse with the Tsar's Army, and in the BBC television documentary series Yesterday's Witness. She died in 1978 at the age of 91 An old handwritten label attached to the kindjal reads 'Cossack Dagger of Caucasian Silver. (used by Circassian Cossacks.)'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Balkan Silver KnifeEarly 19th Century, Probably Boka Kotorska For The Albanian MarketWith single-edged silver blade stamped with silver marks on one side at the forte, grip of tapering rounded section cast and chased in relief along each side with scrolling foliage issuing from a monster's head between nielloed wrigglework borders, collar stamped with silver marks, beaked pommel surmounted by a floret, and foliate suspension loop at the back between red coral (corallium rubrum) beads, in original scabbard en suite, the locket gilt, and in fine condition 16 cm. bladeFootnotes:For a closely related example see Robert Elgood, The Arms Of Greece..., 2009, pp. 88 and 320, fig. 074For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A .577/.450 Martini Henry Volunteer RifleRetailed By S. J. Fraser, Edinburgh, Nos. 1514 And 3573, Late 19th CenturyOf regulation pattern and retaining some original finish (figured butt and fore-stock with some old bruising), sling loops with leather sling, and original steel ramrod; together with an 1887 pattern MK. I sword bayonet (scabbard missing), Birmingham proof marks (2)84.5 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Russian Cossack ShashkaReign Of Nicholas II (1894-1917)With curved fullered blade (some patination) double-edged towards the point, the forte on one side etched with crowned cypher of Nicholas II, and with the Imperial eagle between sprigs of foliage on the other, the back of the forte etched 'Zlat. Ov. Fabr.' in Russian (for Zlatoust Arms Factory), brass hilt of regulation type cast and chased in low relief with designs of scrolling arabesque foliage, the beaked pommel (Imperial arms erased on one side) pierced for a tassel, in original wooden scabbard covered in black leather (some wear and minor damage) with brass mounts decorated en suite with the hilt on the outside, and with a ring for suspension 80 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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