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Click here to subscribeA 79th Royal Highlanders Scottish Dirk Scabbard, lacking dirk, knife and fork leather and gilt brass case with sprays of flowers, thistles and oak leaves, 14 1/2" (37cms), together with a small Egypt Highlanders Dirk, with basket weave ebonised grip, the blade serrated and edged, in matching scabbard 8 1/4" (21cms), and another similar scabbard, as is. (3)
A very rare Ottoman carved walnut Hunting Dagger, the hilt with lion and snake pommel, the grip with a classical female and a large anchor with scrolling foliage above and below the double edged blade, 9 1/2" (24cms), the conforming scabbard carved with battle trophies and crested with crescent and star, 17" (23.5cms). (1)
A British CavalryÿOfficer's Sword, 1908 pattern, 35" (88cms) blade by Wilkinson Sword Co., London, with engraved and plated steel hilt and wire bound fish skin grip, complete, with leather bound scabbard and frog, 44 1/2" (135cms); together with another similar without scabbard, by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London. (2)
A very good Victorian Naval Officer's 1827 pattern Sword,ÿwith double fuller single edged blade 31 1/2" (80cms), gilt hilt 6" (15cms), with lion head pommel and shagreen grip, lion fur back strap and lock action folding side guard; the blade signed E. Walton, High St., Gosport, in leather bound scabbard, also signed on the throat locket, lacking chape and shoe. (1)
Tuam YeomanryÿCavalryÿ A highly important Irish PresentationÿSword,ÿpresented by The Tuam Yeomanry Cavalry, to the Rt. Hon.ble Wm. Earl of Howth, their late Captain as a small token of their esteem and approbation of his Lordships Proper conduct during his command over them July 12th, 1803. The etched gilt and blued curved blade by Jn. Read, Maker, College Green, Dublin, signed on blade and scabbard, the blade with military figures, scrolling foliage, military trophies, armorial crest with motto "Dieu et Mon Droit" the langets in the form of the Irish Crown Harp, the rear single quillion with rosettes, the removable guard with the oval openwork monogram of George III, the curved single edged double fuller blade 32" (81cms); the pommel in the form of a military helmet, on a wire bound ivory grip, the brass scabbard with leather panels and brass suspension rings, lockets and chape, signed and inscribed at the throat locket, 40" (102cms) overall.ÿ Extremely Rare. (1)
A very fine 19th Century Mameluke cross hilted Sabre,( Naval ) the ivory grip with leaf cast brass quillion and double langets, the fine curved blade etched with scrolling foliage a military figure and military trophies, no apparent maker, the blade 30" (76cms), 35 3/4" (91cms) overall, in a velvet bound scabbard with two suspension rings on ornate chape and shoe with military trophies and two lockets cast with soldier on horseback. (1)
A 19th Century brass hilted Mameluke Sabre ( Naval) by H. Anoburger, Rogers & Co., 30 King Street, Covent Garden, London, with single edged curved plain blade, 32" (81cms), the hilt with two part ivory grip and scroll pommel, in original double ring scabbard, part leather bound with brass lockets, and chape, 38" (97cms) overall. (1)
An 1822 pattern Infantry Officer's Sword, Second Half of the 19th Century, the single edge fuller blade by W. Buckmaster & Co., 3 New Burlington St., London, 32" (81cms) etched with scrolling foliage and royal cypher, the Gothic gilt brass hilt with pierced royal cypher on a bound fish skin grip in brass scabbard, 39" (100cms) overall. (1)
A 19th Century English Midshipman'sÿNaval Dirk,ÿ1891 pattern by Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd., with single edge spear paint blade etched with foliage and royal crest, the brass quillions with acorn terminals, a wire bound snake skin grip with lion head pommel and mouth ring, the brass mounted leather scabbard with the monogram S.G.S.L., the blade 17 1/4" (44cms), 24" (61cms) overall in scabbard. (1)
A collection of assorted Military Items, pair of leather boots, various straps and belts, pair of stirrups, knife belt, leggings, sword cases, a peak cap; together with a fine 19th Century Ceremonial Sword, by Meyer & Mortimer, Conduit Street, with cross hilted nickel plated hilt with wire bound fish skin grip on a single fuller double edge blade, 31 1/2" x 38" (80cms x 97cms) overall, in leather bound scabbard. (a lot)
AN IMPERIAL GERMAN MODEL 1889 CAVALRY SWORD, the 32 1/4" pipe backed blade stamped with maker's mark for Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. Solingen, with steel hilt, bakelite grip and steel scabbard, 39" long, together with an unassociated leather officer's belt with sword hanger (2) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Some wear to the eagle. Oxidation in areas. Scabbard badly dented and has slight bend. Blade not bent. Blade condition generally good.
A THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S DAGGER, with 9 3/4" double edged blade, eagle cross guard, orange celluloid grip, swastika pommel, steel oak leaf design scabbard, DRGM belt straps and officer's knot, 17" long (Illustrated) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally good. Main wear seen on knot rope.
A THIRD REICH SA DAGGER, the 8 3/4" blade with RZM maker's mark, numbered M7/5 and acid etched "Alles Fur Deutschland", with steel cross guard and pommel, shaped wooden grip inset with Reichsadler and SA lozenge, brown steel scabbard and leather belt strap, 15" long, together with a certificate of Outstanding Service and the diary of the soldier who brought this dagger back from Germany (3) (Illustrated) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally good condition.
A THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICER'S SWORD, the 32" curved and fullered blade etched with presentation inscription, the brass hilt of typical form with etched eagle on the opposing side to the Reichsadler, wire bound ribbed grip and metal scabbard, 37 3/4" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Generally good. Interesting example with the presentation and eagle inscriptions. Some minor denting to the scabbard.
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE, the 32 1/2" curved and fullered blade inscribed 925, with steel hilt of typical form inscribed "925" and "R. L. 8. 2.", and leather bound wood grip, 37" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)No scabbard, oxidation throughout. Nicks to blade edge. See images.
AN 1822 PATTERN OFFICER'S SWORD, the 32 1/2" blade with maker's mark for Wilkinson, 30 Cockspur St. London, and etched with a crowned VR cypher amid foliate scrolls, brass hilt with VR cypher and folding inner guard, shagreen grip and brass scabbard inscribed "Lt. Col. Riky 48th Reg.", 39 1/2" long, together with later leather belt (2) (Illustrated) (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Fantastic inscription to the scabbard. Shagreen in reasonable order. Flattening to knuckle guard portion of hilt. Some oxidation stains etc to blade (see images) and mild edge nicks. Scabbard badly dented.
TWO CHINESE DAO SWORDS, early 20th century, with twin fullered and clip point blades, one with chiselled design and maker's mark to tang, loop pommels and leather sheaths, longest 33 1/4" long (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT)Box oxidised throughout. One with straps missing to scabbard. Both missing grips.
Two swords, the first a court sword by Stulz, Wain & Pape, Clifford St. London, in scabbard. 95cm long overall, the second George V, in scabbard. 101cm long.Condition report: Both in very poor condition, very rusty blades, poor scabbards, need complete restorationBlades and scabbards corroded. The leather scabbard is worn and repaired. Please see additional images.
19th century AD. A dynamic painted polychrome hunting scene featuring Maharajah Ram Singh of Kotah (1827-1865) on horseback hunting buffalo near a watering hole, dressed in elaborate armour with a radiating green nimbus behind his head, his outstretched sword dripping with fresh blood from the large beast, large shield on his back and left arm protected by a long arm guard; the advancing horse dressed in jewelled tack and henna painted on its lower legs; the maharajah accompanied by two additional hunters on horseback, each with their sword drawn out and carrying a shield on their backs; servants on foot amongst the horses, one holding a long spear and another one holding a sword held in scabbard; hilly background with part of the hunting lodge with lush gardens visible on the upper right hand corner; gouache on paper, red border, card frame. 182 grams, 51.5cm (20 1/4"). From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Late 2nd century AD. A short and strong double-edged iron gladius blade of Pompeii typology, with a slim, slightly conical tang bent at the top and oblique shoulders to the blade; possible remains of wooden scabbard; with a pelta-shaped chape with trefoil finials. See Bishop, M.C., Coulston, J.C.N., Roman military equipment, from the Punic wars to the fall of Rome, London, 1993; Bishop, M.C., Coulston, J.C.N., Roman military equipment, from the Punic wars to the fall of Rome, London, 2006; Miks, C., Studien zur Römischen Schwertbewaffnung in der Kaiserzeit, I-II Banden, Rahden, 2007; D'Amato, R., Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier, London, 2009; for similar specimens Miks, 2007, no.A282 (Hamfelde), A396 (Kryspinów), A585 (Pogdórzyce), A656 (Sille Gjerpen); for the chape see no.A280 (Hamfelde"). Exhibited in the exhibition of the State Police, Rome, Italy, on 21 May 2011. 1 kg, 64cm (25 1/4"). From a private Italian collection; acquired from Hermann Historica, 11 April 2008, lot 38; previously in a private European collection; accompanied by a copy of Italian cultural export licence number 20254 and by an expertise by military specialist Dr. Raffaele D’Amato. After the middle part of the 1st century AD, the so-called Pompeii type gladius, (Bishop-Coulston, 2006, pp.80ff.) with a short triangular point was invented. Various specimens from Pompeii, Newstead, Hod Hill, Gusca (Bishop-Coulston, 2006, fig.36/2, p.71.) and other localities belonged to this typology even with slight variations. This typology of gladius is the main one represented on Trajan's Column and Adamklisi monument, and slowly substituted the old Mainz typology. This kind of sword was much more suitable than the older Mainz typology for the fight against the Germanic tribes, allowing the legionary to deliver equally successful blows by stabbing and chopping. Fair condition, cleaned and conserved.
13th-15th century AD. A carved limestone statue depicting a standing torso in full-length robe, partly covered by a cloak pinned at the right shoulder by a disc brooch; the right hand clutching the hem of the cloak and the left hand resting on the globular pommel of a sword in its scabbard suspended from the belt by a second strap; the reverse of the statue flat with angled sides to fit into a niche, with socket and later iron attachment ring; mounted on a rectangular stone block. 300 kg+, 170cm including base (67 (Available to view at our Harwich head office only)"). Property of a Surrey lady; acquired by her father Christopher Terry in the late 1970s-early 1980s; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10813-175467. The representation of the figure and the folds of clothing is quite naturalistic. The format of the sword is rather generic, although the broad guard and pommel are most commonly shown in the period 1050-1300 AD (Oakeshott, E., Records of the Medieval Sword, Woodbridge, 1991, p.12"). Fine condition; lower portion of robe and cloak sympathetically restored probably in the 18th century.
Late Saxon/Norman, a copper Scabbard Mount, 11th cent., 3cm high by 2cm wide, crowned facing head with large semi-circular ears, lentoid eyes, long straight nose with curling moustache and double pointed beard, crown of three fleur-de-lis with diadem band inset with central pellet, angled opening at the rear with a bar across for attachment. Complete, in very fine condition with a light brown patina £200-£300 --- Provenance: Found at Princes Risborough (Buckinghamshire), 2021, in a ploughed field using an XP Deus at a depth of 2 inches. The finder had no idea what it was and published it in Searcher magazine for an identification, but to no avail. The crowned King’s head is more commonly encountered from the 13th century as a buckle or belt mount – this early example is very unusual
A WW2 PERIOD IMPERIAL JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD complete with wooden and black leather scabbard, the blade length is approximately 75cm, the Tsuba is believed to have a Family crest impressed to the crosspiece, the handgrip is in nice condition and at some stage the dowel peg has been removed to reveal the tang is signed 'Motog Sugu' also KAEI 1851? (possibly relates to the Kaei period of manufacture etc), this is a genuine WWII bring back item and there is provenance in the form of photo copied Certificate from B.C. Air Police, dated 20th February, 1948 allowing for a Cpl 3075523 L.R.Kirtland to return to the UK with the item, as a Trophy of War, signed by S.W.J.Stow, Officer Commanding No. 76 RAF Provost/Security flight. Yonago, Japan
A WW1 ERA BELIEVED IMPERIAL GERMAN ERSATZ RIFLE BAYONET, with metal scabbard and leather frog, the bayonet is numbered 4082 as is the scabbard (matching) the blade is also marked K S 'G' in circle, together with Victorian Officers sword, the blade is etched and marked CFA?FAC?AFC? Hand guard is ornate with VR Cypher, and the whole inside of the guard is protected by a leather cover, the grip is rayskin and wired
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SWORD STICK, blade length approximately width 70cm, long umbrella style handle, contained in a bamboo scabbard, which is split towards the tip, together with a Georgian five beaded hilt spadroon, George III, 'Courtstyle' sword, with part of the scabbard attached to blade, poor condition, pitting and damage to the blade, crossguard and grip is ornate and possibly bone
SEVEN ASSORTED MILITARY BAYONETS, KNIVES, etc including a 1917 pattern US Remington Rifle Bayonet & scabbard, an Indian M43 pattern No1 MKII bayonet and scabbard with markings by NWR, M43 pattern No 1 Bayonet & Scabbard Crown GRI RFI 43 markings, small fighting knife green with scabbard marked BW on grip and makers Rostfrei Solingen 70 on blade, British No 9 MKI socket bayonet with canvas scabbard, small rifle bayonet, no markings, Kukuri knife and scabbard marked India
AN INDIAN MADE CURVED SWORD, in a wooden scabbard trimmed with purple coloured velvet style cloth with metal trims, the blade length is approximately 57cm, he hand guard has been cut from plate brass and the grip has a lions head, the blade is etched with a design and has Made in India on the blade, believed to be early to mid 20th Century
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