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Click here to subscribedating: 1785 provenance: Russian Empire, Curved, single-and-false-edged blade with wide central fuller and short tang, marked 'TULA 1785' in Cyrillic on the back. One-quillon, brass hilt with langets, pommel shaped as a lion's head. Wooden grip with remains of the original leather cover. Without scabbard. Scarce. length 96 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Duchy of Parma, Straight, single-and false-edged blade, with fuller at the first part and engraved with floral motif, then of lenticular section. Typical gilt brass handle with monogram 'CC' under crown on the shell-guard, crowns on the pommel and fleurs-de-lis on the quillon and loop-guard. Mother-of-pearl grips. Complete with scabbard. According to a note by the owner, the sword belonged to the physician Captain Dr. Giuseppe Hotz who performed the autopsy of Charles III. length 93 cm.
dating: 19th Century provenance: Ottoman Empire, Curved, two-edged blade, slightly ribbed in the middle, in fine damask. Walrus ivory handle (small missing parts). Beautiful wooden scabbard entirely silver-covered and richly engraved with floral and geometric motifs. Two belt loops. length 34 cm.
dating: 1807 provenance: Europe, Straight, double-edged blade of hexagonal section, with fuller at the first part and inscription 'FRANCISCO PICININO' on both sides between small decorations. Iron hilt, shell-guard with two-headed eagle under crown, sword and shield with five birds. Disk pommel with narrowing base, decorated with floral motifs in bas-relief like the whole hilt. Checkered wooden grip, in front a shield with five birds under crown, behind a shield with monogram 'I' or 'T'. Wooden scabbard covered with reptile skin and engraved silver mounts, the hook in the shape of a bird. All parts in silver with marks '1807', 'CA' and another scarcely legible one. Scarce. length 92 cm.
dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Japan, Shinogi zukuri blade (nagasa 51.6 cm, medium conditions) with remains of a carved, dragon-shaped decoration. Gilt-copper habaki. Brown-lacquered, bamboo Tsuka, with brass ring-nut. Bamboo, stick-shaped scabbard with lacquered finishing. The blade assembled in antique era and probably never disassembled: the removal of it would probably damage the lacquer, so we preferred to leave it in in its original state. Total length (closed): 88.5 cm. Interesting and unusual sword-stick mount. The owner stated that the Wakizashi has belonged to his family since the end of the 19th century. length 75,7 cm.
dating: 19th Century provenance: Bhutan, Straight, single-edged blade with almost flat tip, in damask. Grip with small, elliptical quillon and ring-nut, metallic wire binding, brass cap decorated with pierced geometrical motifs and remains of fabric on the bottom. White metal scabbard ribbed in the center on both facets, decorated with floral bands and provided with a small loop with engraved base. length 75,7 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Tuscany, Curved, single-and false-edged blade, with fuller, engraved with trophies and floral motifs, gilded on a blue and opaque background, the base with the signature of a Solingen maker; iron handle with fluted langets, quillon with S-shaped quillons ending in acorns, ivory grips with iron rivets, small chain; iron scabbard with two bells. Very scarce. See Calamandrei 'La storia dell'arma bianca Italiana', p. 422 shows an almost identical sabre. length 88.5 cm.
dating: 19th Century provenance: Indopersia, A khula-khud with hemispheric cap, cusp of rhomboid section on a knot and a base shaped as a truncated cone at the top, sliding nosepiece (missing screw), two lateral plume-holders, the surface richly engraved, carved, pierced and partially decorated with floral motifs, Arabic incriptions on the main cartouches, the space below the pierced segments is covered with red enamel (?), cartouches featuring Arabic inscriptions on the border, complete of a mail neck-defence formed by small rings with simple closure. A red cloth scabbard inside. With its round shield, convex at the center, with four gold-inlaid studs scalloped at the base, brass reinforced border; the entire surface is decorated en suite with the khula-khud, the inscriptions of the central cartouche are gilded on the borders. A brown cloth scabbard inside (small damages) and four rings for the missing handles. Very scarce ensemble. height circa 60 cm.
dating: about 1810 provenance: Kingdom fo Italy (Napoleonic), Straight, single-and false-edged blade with fuller at the center, the first part engraved with trophies and floral motifs on a blue background, damages from rust. French-style hilt made of silvered brass, shell-guard with spider-web, pommel with bust, the remaining part decorated with floral motifs. Wooden scabbard with mother-of-pearl grips, the back one is missing. Remains of leather scabbard with brass mounts, two suspension rings. Scarce. length 93 cm.
dating: mid-19th Century provenance: Bavaria, Straight, double-edged blade of hexagonal section, engraved and gilt with trophies and floral motifs on blue background at the forte, the shell-guard featuring the effigy of the Bavarian lion laying among lion's heads and floral motifs; guard, quillon and pommel decorated with bas-relieved shells and floral motifs, wooden grip with mother-of-pearl covering, at the front side the monogram 'M' for Maximilian II. Joseph von Bayern under crown, and surmounting the Bavarian coat of arms. Leather scabbard (scrapings) with engraved, silver mounts. Scarce. length 87 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Straight, double-edged blade of hexagonal section, engraved with small gilt-inlaid floral motifs and trophies on a blue background, marked 'Wester & C.IE in Solingen' at the base; bronze hilt, gilded with mercury, heart-shaped butt plate with engraved frames, quillon with quillon block featuring a relieved anchor, pommel shaped as a crested helmet, bronze hilt engraved imitating the wire-binding. Complete with sword knot and leather scabbard with gilt-brass mounts. Scarce. length 100 cm.
dating: circa 1800 provenance: Europe, Large, curved, single-and-false-edged blade, with wide fuller at the center, rust damage, at the first part with remains of gilt engravings on a blue background with trophies and floral motifs, the back signed 'F. F. Runkel Solingen'. Fine, gilt bronze hilt (80 %) with sheath-guard wings, the pommel shaped as a horse’s head. Checkered and carved ivory handle (small missing parts). Without scabbard. length 94 cm.
dating: Second half of the 19th Century provenance: Italy, Piedmontese, slightly curved, single-and-false-edged blade with wide fuller, engraved with Savoy's eagle under crown at the first part, decorated with trophies and floral motifs, with tang. Brass hilt with pierced valve, decorated with oak branches and on flags, quillon and guard with star at the edge. Long cap, spiral-shaped, horn grip with metal wire binding. Nickelled iron scabbard (small missing parts), two suspension rings and mark '5 S.31.'. length 91.5 cm.
dating: First half of the 20th Century provenance: Italy, Blade engraved with Savoy eagle, badge, trophies and floral motifs. Yellow metal hilt, decorated with floral motifs and bands in bas-relief. Featuring the Maltese cross at the front. Scabbard with black-velvet covering and yellow-metal mounts decorated en suite. Scarce. length 93 cm.
dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Afghanistan, Large, single-edged blade probably in damask with 'T' back. Smooth silver handle with ivory grips, button with silver pierced pendant. Wooden scabbard covered with green silk and two silver mounts richly engraved and pierced. length 63.5 cm.
dating: last quarter of the 18th Century provenance: France, Straight blade of triangular section with hollow faces, the first part with geometrical and floral motifs. Silver hilt, richly engraved and pierced with trophies and floral motifs. Wooden grip with wire-binding covering and silver moor's heads (the upper one is damaged). Leather scabbard with engraved silver cap, and provided with a suspension ring. Missing chape. In fine, dark patina. length 98.5 cm.
dating: First half of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Straight, double-edged blade, slightly ribbed, with eagle, Savoy trophies and emblems and floral motifs. Tang marked 'ME FECIT SOLINGEN' and 'CARL EICKHORN SOLINGEN'. Wing-shaped gilt brass hilt. Long eagle-head cap uncrowned and with red glass eyes. Black handle with brass wire binding. Leather scabbard, brass mounts. Two bells. Sword knot. length 94 cm.
dating: First half of the 20th Century provenance: Georgia, Curved, single-and short false-edged blade, with wide central fuller and groove near the back, gilt engraving with a Cossack, an eagle, and decorative motifs at the base and the groove. Beautiful handle covered with silver foil worked in dots and decorated with nielloed bands. Wooden, leather-covered scabbard with engraved silver mounts, nielloed and decorated with small cabochon bone beads. One ring and one suspension loop. length 93 cm.
dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Papal States, Straight, single-and false edged blade with fuller near the back, long flat tang. Bronze hilt with remains of gilding, knuckle guard, spherical pommel and massive hilt with spirals. Iron scabbard (areas with rust) with brass mounts and two suspension rings. length 101 cm.
dating: circa 1800 provenance: Cisalpine Republic, Slightly curved, single-and-false-edged blade with wide central fuller and grooved on the back, marked 'MR' at the base in an oval with inner beaded frame. Brass hilt with turning quillon, pierced exernal hilt with undulated border, the internal one with undulated border and marked 'RS' in a rectangle. Quillon worked en suite, provided with locking for the movable hilt. Pommel shaped as a lion's head with long, smooth cap. Wooden grip with original wire binding. Without scabbard. length 81.5 cm.
dating: End of 19th beginning of 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Beautiful single-and false-edged blade with wide central fuller that doubles towards the weak, blackened, the base finely engraved with coat of arms and Savoy eagle, trophies and floral motifs, the tang numbered and marked 'MILANO ROMA', iron hilt, the valve signed 'GRAVIER A TURIN', with three loop-guards, sheath-guard wings and long cap. Horn, spiral grip. Scabbard with two suspension rings. length 98 cm.
dating: 19th Century provenance: Afghanistan, Strong, curved, single-and false-edged blade with fuller at the center and damask groove at the back; iron hilt, sheath-guard wings, quillons, pierced guard and pommel, grip, pommel, and quillon block with thin raisers, and featuring a rosette at the center of the quillon block; the button of the pommel featuring a pierced, movable pendant; wooden scabbard with black, leather covering relieved decorations and iron mounts. Two suspension rings. Provenace: Bültermann Collection length 90.5 cm.
dating: 1875-1890 provenance: France, Round, rifled, 11 mm cal. barrel at the nozzle (visible grooves, dirt to be cleaned at the nozzle), with octagonal base, marked 'MA', 'C 1880', 'MA', 'V', 'R', 'P' and other marks, foldaway and adjustable rear sight, foresight and club guide for the bayonet. Reblued. Breech with remains of the marking 'MANUFACTURE D'ARMES ST. ETIENNE M.LE 1874' and 'M 80'. Wooden stock with iron mounts. Bayonet (length 64.5 cm.) with a different serial number and provided with an iron scabbard. length 130,5 cm.
dating: 1729 - 1731 provenance: Saxony - Poland, Wide, straight, single-and-false-edged blade, with wide fuller at the center, the base with royal monogram 'AR' under crown (King Augustus II. 1697 - 1733) on both sides, the back with fuller. The handle is made of brass in two welded parts, cross-shaped quillon with monogram 'AR' under crown in bas-relief on granulated background (also on both sides). Fishbone, karabela-type handle. Leather-covered wooden scabbard (small missing parts) with three mounts worked en suite with the handle (one smooth segment alternating with a granulated one). In 1729, Colonel Christoph von Unruh formed - on the orders of King Augustus II of Poland, as Elector of Saxony Augustus I - the Janissary Corps consisting of four companies with one hundred men each, stationed in Dresden and Warsaw,. This small corps was already disbanded in 1731 and thus only existed for about three years.See Müller/Kölling 'Europäische Hieb- und Stichwaffen', no. 298; Hilbert, 'Blankwaffen', Berlin, 1998, No. 28 and 29; 'Trag diese Wehr zu Sachsens Ehr', 1994, S. 16-17, Nr.4. length 81.5 cm.
dating: circa 1900 provenance: Russia, Curved, tipped, single-and-false-edged blade, with wide fuller, featuring various marks in Cyrillic at the tang, on both sides. Brass hilt with Cyrillic inscription and marks. Spiral-shaped wooden or horn grip, short cap. Scabbard with remains of lacquered covering. Brass mounts, a loop and a lug. length 96 cm.
dating: late 18th Century provenance: Poland, Curved, single-and-false-edged blade, with fuller at the center and groove on the back, engraved and three-quarter gilded with hussar on horseback among floral motifs, the back decorated with flowers and waves; one-quillon, gilt brass hilt richly decorated in bas-relief with warriors, trophy, rocaille and floral motifs. Cross-shaped sheath-guard wings, wooden handle covered with leather (small missing parts). The long cap screwed to the base. Fine leather-covered wooden scabbard (small missing parts) with gilt brass mounts, decorated en suite with the handle and the long chape with small damages, the end of the chape abraded and open. Two suspension rings. length 97.5 cm.
dating: about 1860 provenance: Piedmont, Very curved, single-and-false-edged-blade with central fuller doubling towards the weak. One-quillon hilt with langets and anatomical wooden grip. Iron scabbard with two suspension rings marked 'GRAVIER' and with another not clearly legible word. Scarce. length 95.5 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Papal States, Double-edged blade, of hexagonal section, engraved with the motto 'VIVA PIO IX' and 'VIVA LA RELIGIONE' among floral motifs. Interesting, gilt-brass hilt with S-shaped quillon, quillons ending in lion's heads, as well as the pommel. Quillon block with crossed keys and tiara, hilt with mother-of-pearl grips. Chain. Complete with scabbard. length 70 cm.
dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Austria, Slightly-curved, single-and third-edged blade with cylindrical back, remains of nickeling (some pitting), featuring a two-headed Austrian eagle on one side of the forte, and an anchor on the other, both surmounted by a crown. Marked 'BLAZINCIC WIEN' and with remains of the writing 'WEYERSB... SOLINGEN' at the base. Fine, bronze hilt with remains of gilding. Worked in relief and with piercings depicting mermaids holding the anchor and with the Imperial eagle at the center. Grip with remains of leather covering. Long cap with a Triton's head. Leather scabbard with bronze mounts featuring remains of gilding and decorated in relief, on the back of the band the mark 'GES. REG. FABK. MARKE' with eagle on crossed swords, remains of the same mark on the blade. length 84 cm.
dating: circa 1900 provenance: Papal States, Blade of triangular section, engraved with floral motifs and a tiara; brass hilt, pierced knuckle-guard and with cross of the order lacquered in red (two small chips), floral decorations in bas-relief; wooden grip with mother-of-pearl grip scales; leather scabbard with brass mounts engraved with floral motifs. Two suspension rings. length 95 cm.
dating: circa 1900 provenance: Italy, Double-edged blade of lozenge section, engraved with Savoy cross under crown, trophies and floral motifs at the first part. Nickel-plated iron hilt (missing parts) made of wood and featuring Maltese cross at the front. Leather scabbard with nickel-plated iron mounts. Scarce. See 'Storia dell'Arma Bianca Italiana' by Calamandrei, pag. 388. length 91.5 cm.
dating: Late 15th Century provenance: Germany, Hammered skull in one piece, featuring a large and short comb at the top, with outlined borders and base; engraved with flowers at the base, then ribbed along the long tail; three grooves at the front, on each side; air holes decorated with carved, flower-shaped rivets (one of eight is missing), a row of rivets for the scabbard in the middle. Fringed border, a visible mark of Nuremberg at the tip, on the back. Raisable visor with wide eye-slot, protruding at the center and ribbed, carved and engraved on the sides with waves (en suite with the crest), held by flower-shaped rivets; the lateral border carved with a tip, the lower border en suite with the skull. A button-lock with inner spring on the right side. Provenance: Max Kuppelmayr Collection. A private collection in England. Illustrated in 'Sammlung Kuppelmayr' and described together with the complete armor N° 2, provided with the picture of the stamp. 'Eurpaische Helme', Muller Kunter, pag. 96 picture 66/67. 'Waffen und Rustungen', P. Martin, pag. 188, nr. 154. A similar sample, kept in the Bayerischen Nationalmuseum (see Martin) also shows flower-shaped rivets. Max Kuppelmayr, the manufacturer, started to produce his wonderful collection around 1845 and, at the time of his death in 1888, it was one of the most important collection of European antique arms in the world. His son, Rudolph Kuppelmayr, decided to catalogue the collection in an outstanding volume which was presented to the public in January 1895. The 24th of June 1919 the collection was sold at auction by the Hugo Helbing Gallery in Munich. dimensions 40.4 x 21 x 21.7 cm.
dating: 1878 provenance: Greece, Round, rifled, 11 mm cal. barrel at the nozzle (bore clean, visible grooves on the inside), with clutch for the bayonet and foresight, foldaway and adjustable rear sight, various marks including the Liege bench mark and date '1873'. Falling block bolt. Marking 'EM & L NAGANT A LIEGE' and with mark. The dorsal tang with marking in Greek and wording of the Milena model. In front of the trigger guard, the bolt opening knob. Working mechanics. Smooth, wooden butt and fore-end, the butt side with Greek stamp and date '1873', on the bottom crowned 'R'. Marked iron mounts. With bayonet (matching? the joint doesn't seem to fit very well) with metal scabbard. Attached are historical notes collected by the owner, on this rare rifle adopted by the Greek army. length 101 cm.
dating: 1814 provenance: Turkey, Curved, single-edged blade with wide fuller, decorated with cartouches with gilt-inlaid koftari floral and geometrical motifs, one with writing: 'Hadrat Muhammad Sadiq' - ' Work by Haji Nuh - AH 1219 (AD 1804)'.Typical, ear-grip made of black horn decorated with vermeille silver hilts with bas-relieved rosettes and dots. Wooden scabbard with black-skin covering and spiral-shaped, metallic sewing, silver mounts embossed en suite with chape shaped as an animal's head. For other works by Haji Nuh see:Bonhams, Islamic and Indian Art, 8 April 2014, lot 183Sotheby's, Art of the Islamic World, 14 April 2010, lot 248Croatian History Museum, datato 1803-4, inv. No HPM/PMH-003080Tre altre spade citate in L.A. Mayer, Islamic Armoureres and their Works, Geneva, 1962,pag. 67 length 81 cm.
dating: 1844 provenance: Armenia, Double-edged blade with central fuller, decorated with fine gold koftgari decorations with birds, volutes and floral motifs all over its length; three gilt-inlaid cartouches with writings in Armenian language on one side: 'Agop 1844' - 'Tamirianz' - 'Barghamian'.Bone grip (walrus) with ogival pins and geometrical elements with gold decorations. Wooden scabbard with black-skin covering at the recto and red-skin covering at the verso. The button's chape and the loop made of iron, en suite with gold koftgari motifs. The loop with engraved signature 'Amal-e-Ali Shah' (opera di Ali Shah). The Amenian masters were very appreciated and renowned at the Russian Imperial Court. length 58 cm.
dating: 19th Century provenance: Venezuela, Straight blade of triangular section, the first part engraved and with manufacturer from Klingenthal. Gilded-bronze hilt, richly decorated with bas-relief floral motifs, partially-pierced shell-guard, badge with writing 'ESTADOS UNIDOS DE VENEZUELA' at the center; mother-of-pearl grips. Leather scabbard (small damages) with gilt-bronze mounts and engravings. length 93.5 cm.
dating: Early 19th Century provenance: France, Curved, single-and one third-edged blade, with cylindrical back and large, central groove, engraved with trophies at the forte on a dotted ground, sun and moon at the base, traces of antique gilding. Small signs of use and some pitting at the tip. Brass hilt. Quillon with small langets carved with a flower, quillon block with floral engravings. Guard and parry-quillon both with fuller and engraved. Cap with pommel shaped as lion's head. Wooden, checkered grip. Iron scabbard with a small drag. Two, brass bands, adorned with lion's head in relief and both provided with a lug. I Empire era. length 98,3 cm.
dating: second quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Italy, Bicorn with tricolor cockade, metallic wire emblem and feathers. Black cloth jacket with gilt decorations depicting floral motifs and Savoy knots, fasces at the collar; at the buttons the relieved effigy of Savoy coat of arms. Together with a white waistcoat and black trousers featuring a golden band. Small-sword with straight, single -and false-edged blade, gilt bronze hilt with Savoy eagle and mother of pearl grip scales, complete with scabbard. length giacca 90 cm.
dating: circa 1900 provenance: Italy, Double-edged blade of lozenge section, engraved with trophies and floral motifs at the first part. Iron hilt (missing parts) with remains of nickelling, wooden hilt with Maltese cross at the front. Leather scabbard with iron mounts. Scarce. See 'Storia dell'Arma Bianca Italiana' by Calamandrei, pag. 388. length 81.5 cm.
dating: circa 1900 provenance: Papal States, Straight, double-edged blade, engraved at the first part, the tang is signed 'V. BIFULCO NAPOLI'. Gilded metal hilt decorated with floral motifs in bas-relief and provided with small nobiliary monogram. Pommel shaped as a lion's head, anatomical wooden grip. Complete of scabbard with two suspension rings and sword knot. length 94.5 cm.
dating: 1813 provenance: France, Straight, single-and-false-edged blade with double groove and tang, '......1813'. Brass hilt with various marks, with four quillons, short cap and grip covered with leather and remains of metal wire binding. Iron scabbard with two suspension rings. length 112.5 cm.
dating: First half of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Straight, tipped, single-and short false-edged blade, with cylindrical back, engraved with trophies, racemes, Savoy coat of arms and crowned eagle with open wings on both sides, along half of its length. Marked 'F. HOERSTER' from Solingen at the base. Gilded-brass hilt worked as a wing. Long cap, shaped as an eagle's head with crown-shaped button and the eyes made of red glass. Black hilt with brass wire binding. Leather scabbard, brass mounts. Two rings. The sword-knot with various signs of time and use, and gilded threads clutches. length 95 cm.
dating: 1910 provenance: Austria, Curved, single-and short false-edged blade, tip, finely ornamented at the first part with polished engravings on a damask background: at the third side inscription with date 'Offiziers - Preisschiessen Regiment Klagenfurt 1910' in a floral frame and with a beautiful trophy at the base, at the fourth side another trophy and a motto; the second half with decorative damask pattern. Tank with Weyersberg in Solingen marking and 'EISENHAUER'. Iron hilt with remains of nickel plating, pierced and engraved guard featuring the imperial eagle, ribbed cap, handle with fish-skin and wire binding. Nickel-plated iron scabbard. length 94,2 cm.
dating: 19th Century provenance: England, Wide, curved, single-edged blade, with yelman and cylindrical back, featuring remains of engraved crowns, anchors and a signature at the forte. Brass hilt with remains of gilding, the guard has a crowned anchor and relieved cannelures, a small twisting valve at the rear side. Long cap ending with a lion's head. Ring nut with loop at the rear side. Grip covered with fish skin and metal wire binding. Leather scabbard with brass mounts. Two lugs, the cap is also provided with a hook. length 94 cm.
dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: England, Beautiful blade of triangular section decorated with gilded engravings on blue blackground and with trophies and floral motifs in perfect condition, protected by its scabbard. Steel hilt decorated with beads, chain and pendants with superficial rust, small missing parts. Complete of a rare wooden scabbard covered with light leather with iron mounts engraved with flowers stylized en suite with the center of crossguard. Areas with superficial rust which could be slightly removed. Two suspension rings. length 100.5 cm.
dating: about 1860 provenance: France, Triangular sword, engraved and gilded at the first part with trophies and floral motifs on a blue background. Gilt-brass hilt, richly decorated in high-relief with eagles and floral motifs, decorated with staves and faceted, steel beads and with two chains. Complete with leather scabbard featuring gilt- brass mounts. length 91 cm.
dating: about 1810 provenance: Duchy of Parma, Single-and false-edged blade with central fuller at the first part, engraved and gilded on a blue background with trophies and floral motifs; gilded silver hilt finely worked in bas-relief, the shell-guard bearing a crowned lily placed on a trophy of arms and between lion heads; handle with ebony checkered grips, the front one with monogram 'CL' (Carlo Ludovico of the Duchy of Lucca?), guard and cap decorated in relief. Without scabbard. length 94.7 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Duchy of Parma, Curved, single-and false-edged blade with central fuller, engraved and gilded with very fine trophies and floral motifs on a blue or opaque background, decorated with leaves at the back. One-quillon, steel hilt with grooved langets and cap. Hilt with spirals and metallic wire-binding. Iron scabbard with two suspension rings on studs. length 96 cm.
dating: 17th Century provenance: Italy, Straight blade of lozenge section with rectangular tang marked with a large letter 'A'. Steel hilt with grooved center of crossguard, short quillons ending in acorns. Oval pommel with grooved rings. Wooden grip covered with wire binding and wire Moors’ heads (probably from a later period). Iron, two-stage scabbard with suspension ring (some damages). length 28 cm.
dating: late 18th Century provenance: India, Wide, double-edged blade, strengthened at the tip and ribbed at the centre, with recessed base, the beautiful damask clearly visible. Hilt of typical shape with double crossbar and 80% of the floral decoration in gold. Wooden scabbard covered in burgundy velvet with white gilt metal chape embossed with floral motifs. length 41.4 cm.
dating: First Empire provenance: France, Straight blade, of hexagonal section, areas with damages from rust, engraved at the first part, gilt and finished with figure and floral motifs. Beautiful gilt-brass hilt, richly decorated with faces. masks, a lion's head and helmet-shaped pommel with plumes in high and bas relief. Wooden hilt covered with metallic wire binding in two colors. Leather scabbard with gilt-brass mounts and engravings. length 98 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Blade of triangular section with hollow faces, the first part engraved and gilded on a blue background with trophies and floral motifs. Beautiful gilt brass hilt with pierced shell-guard, and decorated with classical floral motifs in low and high relief. Handle with six mother-of-pearl plates (one with crack) divided by staves. Leather scabbard (repair) with gilt brass mounts decorated with spider webs and floral motifs. length 94 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Italy, Double-edged blade of hexagonal section, engraved along almost the entire length with trophies and floral motifs, the base still with remains of gilding, areas with surface rust damage and patina. Gilt brass hilt with asymmetrical valve bearing a trophy, pommel with dog's head drinking from a shell. Mother-of-pearl grips. Without scabbard. length 96 cm.
dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Piedmont, Large, curved, single-and-false-edged blade with wide central fuller and thin groove at the back, engraved and gilded with trophies and floral motifs on dark background at the base. One-quillon, brass hilt, grip with checkered wooden grip scales. Complete of its leather scabbard and brass mounts, hook with Savoy's cross. length 95 cm.
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Papal States, Round, rifled, 12, 7 mm cal barrel at the nozzle (clean bore, visible groove), with foresight, clutch for the bayonet, foldaway and adjustable rear sight, with markings 'EM & L NAGANT' at the base, pontifical mark, various other marks and marks of the Liège test bench. Frame with rolling block bolt with Nagant markings, marks and serial numbers coeval with the barrel. Working mechanics. Wooden butt and fore-end, clearly visible on the right side of the butt side the stamp 'CATHOLIQUES BELGES' with date '1868'. Iron mounts and ramrod. Some pitting on the outside. Bayonet (length 70 cm.) marked with 'S' crowned like the clutch and 'A' inside a circle, different serial number from the rifle and complete with scabbard. Attached are historical notes collected by the owner and information on the marks stamped on the rifle. length 131,5 cm.
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