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Lot 325
A GEORGIAN OFFICER'S LIGHT SABRE WITH TROPHY BLADE, 68cm triple fullered clipped back curved blade with a panel of decoration punched to either side, spadroon type plated hilt with cushion-shaped pommel, D-shaped knuckle guard and looping side guard, reeded ebonised grip, contained in its plated mounted leather scabbard. The blade probably Indian.
Lot 327
A GEORGIAN LOYAL GREENWICH VOLUNTEERS OFFICER'S SPADROON, 80cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, a figure of Britannia and a crowned GR cypher, copper gilt hilt with five-ball D-shaped knuckle guard, cushion pommel, two-piece reeded ivory grip, the copper gilt band engraved with a crown over LGV, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Hilt loose.
Lot 328
A RARE REGIMENTAL PATTERN OFFICER'S MAMELUKE TO THE 19TH LANCERS, 79cm clean clipped back blade etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, crowned stands of arms, battle honours, NIAGARA, SERINGAPATAM, ASSAYE, regimental motifs crossed lances over XIX LANCERS, regulation copper gilt hilt, the crossguard decorated with a stand of arms and an elephant to the front, two-piece riveted ivory grips, small repair, contained in its steel scabbard. A scarce mameluke to a regiment that only existed between September 1816 and September 1821.
Lot 329
A RARE REGIMENTAL OFFICER'S MAMELUKE TO THE 21ST ROYAL SCOTCH FUSILIERS, 73cm curved blade with clipped back tip, decorated with thistles, roses and shamrock, highlighted in gilt, to one side and crowned regimental motif and a thistle flanking the regimental title XXI ROYAL SCOTCH FUSILIERS, on the other side, regulation copper gilt hilt with two-piece riveted ivory grips, contained in its copper mounted steel scabbard.
Lot 330
A FINE INDIAN ARMY HORSE'S HEAD PRESENTATION SWORD TO THE MADRAS ARTILLERY, 70.5cm sharply curved blade etched with diminishing crescents, finely chiselled gilt horse's head stirrup hilt, the knuckle guard formed from entwined serpents, their heads forming the down turned quillon, gilt mounted red velvet covered wooden scabbard decorated with borders of scrolling foliage, faceted suspension rings passing through acanthus bud mounts, the throat with maker's panel P. Augier and presentation inscription From the Non-Commissioned Officer's and Matrosses of Captain M H Court's Company of Madras Artillery employed at the capture of Amboyna & its dependencies in the year 1810 to Captain Court as a small testimony of the respect & admiration they have for him. In February 1810 a force of three ships carrying detachments of the Madras Artillery and the Madras European Regiment attacked the Dutch Spice Island of Amboyna. Captain Major Court commanded the shore party which also included Marines and some Seamen totalling 401 men in all. After the successful capture of Amboyna the remaining major Spice Islands surrendered without bloodshed or resistance.
Lot 333
A FINE GEORGIAN BLUED AND GILT OFFICER'S SABRE, 84cm curved blade of 1796 light cavalry form, decorated with scrolling foliage, swags, a figure of Britannia, crowned GR cypher, crowned Royal arms, OSBORNE WARRANTED owners initials TM or JM, all highlighted in gilt on a rich blued ground, the remainder of the blade retaining virtually all of its original polish with minor grey staining, later fitted contemporary hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard supported by a single scrolling side bar mounted on a looping side guard, lion's head pommel, wire bound ebonised grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker's panel.
Lot 345
AN 1803 PATTERN LIGHT COMPANY OFFICER'S SWORD, 76.5cm curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, an infantry officer, crowned GR cypher and crowned Royal arms, regulation pierced gilt hilt incorporating a crowned GR cypher and a strung bugle horn, flat lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, complete with bullion and silk knot. Scabbard lacking and minor crack to hilt side bar.
Lot 346
A GEORGIAN LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO THE 51ST REGIMENT?, 78cm sharply curved blade with minor edge nicks, regulation neo classical steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, the leather covered grip with triple foliate rivets, contained in its steel scabbard with fixed rings. This style of flank officer's sword is attributed to the 51st Regiment of Foot or 2nd Yorkshire or West Riding Regiment, see pages 150 and 154 Swords of the British Army, 2nd edition, by Robson.
Lot 349
A GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SABRE, 75.5cm blade signed Osborn & Gunby Warranted, etched and gilt with scrolling foliage and stands of arms against a blued ground, and interspersed on each side with two bright etched panels of foliage and arms, copper gilt stirrup hilt, the back piece and langets cast with acanthus leaves, the knuckle guard pierced with acanthus, chequered ivory grip, contained in its leather scabbard with copper mounts engraved with geometric patterns within an acanthus border.
Lot 359
A VERY RARE REGIMENTAL PATTERN COFFIN HILT SABRE TO THE 10TH (PRINCE OF WALES'S OWN) LIGHT DRAGOONS, 78cm clean curved blade, regulation steel hilt with large diamond shaped langets, D-shaped knuckle guard with slightly downturned quillon, coffin-shaped pommel set with the Prince of Wales feathers in gold and brass, spirally fluted ebony grip, the whole set with and highlighted with polished faceted studs of graduated size, contained in its openwork steel scabbard, the three open panels trimmed in fishskin, some losses. It is suggested, given the fine quality and obvious stature of the hilt, that it was made for the commanding officer of the Regiment who at that time was in fact George, Prince of Wales.
Lot 365
A GOOD 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 84.5cm clean blade finely decorated with scrolling foliage, a mounted cavalry officer, stand of arms, Royal arms, crowned GR cypher, and cherub maker's panel for W. PARKER, all highlighted in gilt on a bright blued ground, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard with maker's panel, complete with knot.
Lot 367
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD TO THE 14TH LIGHT DRAGOONS, 83.5cm curved blade with later incised dedication Samuel Shepherd 14th LD Peninsular War 1809-1814, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard, incised 14 LD over D over 42. The 14th fought through the Peninsula War, Talavera, Salamanca, Vittoria, Orthes etc. One langet missing.
Lot 370
AN INTERESTING GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 73.75cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with stands of arms, foliate sprays and the figure of Britannia, all highlighted in gilt on a rubbed blued ground, gilt hilt, the langets decorated with crowned fouled anchors, the angular D-shaped knuckle guard decorated with acanthus and flowers, the pommel in the form of a recumbent lion, wire bound chequered ivory grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount engraved with foliage and a horse, maker's panel for Dudley of Portsmouth, the chape a later replacement, contained in a chamois sword bag.
Lot 373
A PRUSSIAN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 78cm blade decorated with stands of arms and scrolling foliage along three quarters of its length, all highlighted in gilt on a bright blued ground, regulation gilt stirrup hilt, the front langet decorated with a fouled anchor, bold lion's head pommel, wire bound ribbed ivory grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 381
A GEORGIAN REGIMENTAL PATTERN MAMELUKE TO THE 9TH LANCERS BY PROSSER, 79cm curved clipped back blade etched with crowned crossed lances over IX LANCERS, maker's panel for PROSSER, regulation copper gilt hilt with two-piece riveted ivory grips, one cracked, contained in its red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard, the gilt mounts decorated to match.
Lot 382
AN 1821 PATTERN 16TH LANCERS OFFICER'S SWORD, 88cm clean blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 13931 for 1865 etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs and battle honours, further etched with owner's initials R.T.M, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. As of 1868 Robert Thirkill Maitland was a Lieutenant with the 16th Lancers.
Lot 383
AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD TO THE STAFFORDSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY, 90cm curved fullered blade etched SYC to one side and 71 to the other, maker's stamp for DEAKIN on the back edge, regulation steel three-bar hilt, ribbed leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Some pitting over all.
Lot 389
OF 101ST BENGAL FUSILIERS INTEREST - A ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER'S SWORD, 80cm curved blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 13151 for 1864, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs, crowned Royal arms, owner's crest and motto CRESCIT SUBPONDERE VIRTUS and with the owner's name E F CHAPMAN, further etched with a memorial panel, IN MEMORY OF MY BROTHER HENRY HOWARD CHAPMAN, OF H M'S 101ST BENGAL FUSILIERS AND OF A GALLANT DEATH IN ACTION AT ATUMBEYLAH 13TH NOVR 1863, some black staining, regulation steel hilt, pitted, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, pitted.
Lot 390
AN INTERESTING LIFEGUARDS AND COLDSTREAM GUARDS OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 65917 for 1936, etched with crowned Coldstream Guards badge and battle honours, crowned GVIR cypher and owner's initials JHB, regulation steel hilt with brass stud decoration, later applied EIIR crowned Life Guards emblem, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard.
Lot 391
THE SWORDS AND PORTRAIT OF LIEUTENANT GENERAL SIR GEORGE MONTAGUE HARPER KCB DSO HIGHLAND DIVISION, comprising an 1831 Pattern General Officer's sword by DANIELS, 80cm curved clipped back blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned crossed sword and baton, laurel wreaths, crowned GVR cypher, and maker's panel, retaining good original polish and matt ground, regulation gilt hilt, two-piece ivory grips, one chipped, contained in its plated steel scabbard, some lifting, complete with knot, together with his 1897 Pattern Royal Engineers Officer's sword by ROBERT MOLE, contained in its field service scabbard, a framed and glazed pencil portrait of Harper in service dress titled "France 1916" and signed Leonard Smith, a boxed pair of General Officer's cufflinks and one shoulder insignia, a 9ct gold First War tank tie pin, a 1913 dated half crown engraved with a tank and a bi-plane and 1918, a later? Highland Division sleeve patch and a copy of The History of the Fifty First Division 1914-1918 by Brewsher. (Group) Lieutenant General Sir George Montague Harper (1865-1922) was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers in 1884, serving at the School of Engineering and promoted Captain while serving in India in 1892. Twice mentioned in Despatches during the Boer War he saw extensive service and rounded the campaign off with the receipt of the Distinguished Service Order. There then followed a number of staff appointments during the inter-war period, before going on to half-pay in 1911. The onset of the First World War saw Harper's appointment to the headquarters of the BEF. Principally his service during the First War was known for his command of the 51st (Highland) Division in France, serving at the Somme, Ancre, Arras, Menin Road and the Tank campaign at Cambrai. Leonard J. Smith (1892-?) was an artist, infantryman, sniper and camouflage designer who also made daring trips in to No Man's Land to map and sketch the German positions.
Lot 394
AN 1822 PATTERN COLDSTREAM GUARDS OFFICER'S LEVEE SWORD, 83.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs, battle honours, crowned GVR cypher and owner's initials TDS, maker's [panel for SMITH, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
Lot 395
OF CRIMEA INTEREST AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm curved clean blade etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, maker's panel for LANDON & MORLAND, further etched with owner's initials RNC, regulation copper Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved copper mounted leather scabbard. The initials RNC are believed to be those of Richard Nugent Clayton who as of 1860 was a Lieutenant with the 13th Prince Albert's Regiment of Light Infantry and landed in the Crimea on the 13th of June 1855 and served at Tchernaya and the Siege and Fall of Sebastopol.
Lot 397
AN INTERESTING 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD OF ESSEX YEOMANRY INTEREST, 82.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms, crowned EVIIR cypher and maker's panel for JONES of MANCHESTER, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating a crowned EVIIR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage, 3rd VB Essex Regiment badge owners crest and initials MP.
Lot 398
A RARE 1897 PATTERN TEESSIDE SAPPERS AND MINERS ROYAL ENGINEERS VOLUNTEER OFFICER'S SWORD, 81.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, TEES. DIVISION S.M.R.E. VOLS and owner's initials, maker's panel for HOBSON & SONS, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard.
Lot 399
AN 1822 PATTERN INDIAN ARMY OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm blade by Mole, etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VRI cyphers, the back edge stamped MOLE and with an arrow over I, regulation brass Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VRI cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
Lot 402
A RARE WIVR REGIMENTAL PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO THE 43RD (MONMOUTHSHIRE) REGIMENT OF FOOT, 82.5cm pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with a crowned WIVR cypher, a crowned strung bugle horn over XLIII over a laurel wreath and maker's panel for OSBORN, regulation copper hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Small repair to fishskin.
Lot 403
A SCARCE SCOTTISH VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD, 62.5cm clean blade with good polish, etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths and stands of arms, maker's panel for MARSHALL & AITKIN, EDINBURGH, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
Lot 404
A VERY RARE ROYAL NAVAL AIR SERVICE OFFICER'S SWORD, 78.5cm clean blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned R.N.A.S. motifs, crowned Royal arms, owner's name J. B. White and maker's panel for GILLOTT & HASELL, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating the R.N.A.S. motif, folding side guard, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved copper gilt mounted leather scabbard complete with knot cord. A Captain James Butler White, DFC, served with the Royal Naval Air Service piloting Sopwith Camels with No. 8 Naval Squadron and secured twelve victories, qualifying as an ace, during the First World War.
Lot 405
A TRINITY HOUSE NAVAL SWORD, 76.5cm curved clean blade etched with scrolling foliage, fouled anchor, laurel wreath and the Trinity arms, regulation brass hilt incorporating the Trinity arms, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in an associated naval scabbard by Wilkinson.
Lot 406
A FRENCH 1ST EMPIRE OFFICER'S SABRE, 84cm curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, flowerheads and stands of arms highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, the ornate gilt hilt decorated with neo-classical imagery, the oversized langets decorated with Athena and Mars, lion's mask pommel, chain knuckle guard, chequered wooden grip, contained in its gilt scabbard decorated with foliate and floral sprays within a geometric border. See Armes Blanches by Jean Lhoste and Jean-Jaques Buigne, pages 64 and 66 for similar examples of Olympic god decoration on French swords.
Lot 407
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH OFFICER'S SWORD, 80.5cm curved blade, double edged towards the tip, etched with stands of arms and foliage, characteristic brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and stepped pommel, chequered wooden grip, contained in its embossed brass scabbard decorated with geometric designs and three reducing panels decorated with stands of arms.
Lot 409
AN 18TH CENTURY FRENCH GARDE DE BATAILLE SWORD, 87cm double fullered blade, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard supported by three scrolling side bars emanating from a pierced scallop shell, wire bound leather grip, contained in an associated brass mounted leather scabbard. See Sabres Portes Par L'Armee Francaise by Jean Lhoste and Patrick Resek - items 934, 941 and 942.
Lot 411
A FRENCH 1ST EMPIRE (?) CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 72cm curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, in frost etched and gilt panels on a blued ground, some staining and tip chipped, regulation gilt brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard. Interestingly mounted with an English blade marked Warranted.
Lot 413
A VICTORIAN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S LEVY SWORD, 83cm blade by Wilkinson serial no. 29207, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and owner's initials GBA or GRA, regulation brass Gothic hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, together with another similar, worn and scabbard lacking, a Lancaster bayonet, and 1888 bayonet, no scabbards, and a 1907 Pattern bayonet. (5)
Lot 414
AN IRISH MASONIC SWORD, 71cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage, Masonic symbols and BANK BUILDINGS BELFAST, contained in its blacked steel mounted leather wrapped steel scabbard, the upper mount applied with the emblem of the Royal Ulster Constabulary, wire bound grip, contained in its leather storage bag.
Lot 415
A SWEDISH MODEL 1899 INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 85.5cm double fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage and Gothic characters highlighted in gilt, regulation gilt stirrup hilt with lion's head pommel, wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard complete with knot, strap and bag.
Lot 42
A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR OR SWORD, 82.75cm sharply curved damascus blade, characteristic hilt profusely decorated with scrolling foliage of Paisley form in gold and in the Sikh fashion of Lahore, the scrolling knuckle guard with inscription to the inside, shallow dished disc pommel with sunburst domed terminal decorated to match, contained in its partial wooden scabbard with copper gilt chape.
Lot 48
A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN MUGHAL SOSSUN PATA OR SWORD, 77.5cm slightly curved T-section blade, characteristic hilt profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads in gold, the scrolling knuckle guard with chevron decoration to the inside, shallow dished disc pommel with foliate domed terminal decorated to match, contained in its red cloth wrapped wooden scabbard.
Lot 51
A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 70.5cm curved and clipped back watered steel blade struck with geometric markings, characteristic hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and flowerheads in silver koftgari, slightly dished disc pommel with bold domed tang decorated to match, contained in its red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard.
Lot 53
A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 67cm triple fullered curved blade, characteristic steel hilt decorated with foliage and flowerheads within linear borders in silver damascene, dished disc pommel, the tang supported on a domed sun burst decorated in silver damascene, together with an armoury style tulwar contained in its blue cloth wrapped wooden scabbard. (2)
Lot 54
A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR, 77.5cm sharply curved blade, characteristic steel hilt decorated with a vine and flowerheads within a geometric border, all in silver damascene, scroll knuckle guard with bud terminal, dished disc pommel decorated with geometric designs within linear borders, together with a plain armoury style tulwar with blue cloth covered wooden scabbard. (2)
Lot 68
A MATCHED PAIR OF TURKISH OR OTTOMAN JAMBIYA, the first with 14.5cm curved fullered blade signed and decorated in gold koftgari at the forte, characteristic embossed white metal and filigree hilt decorated with corals, turquoise, scrolling foliage and flowerheads, contained in its white metal scabbard decorated to match, the second very similar but smaller. Some losses. (2)
Lot 72
A FINE QUALITY 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR, 82.5cm sharply curved fine damascus blade signed and inlaid with three panels in gold, characteristic gilt hilt deeply chiselled with acanthus leaves, laurel sprays and flowerheads, two-piece riveted horn grips, contained in its gilt mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard deeply chiselled to match.
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