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Click here to subscribeAN EARLY 19TH CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN NIMCHA OR SWORD, 85cm double fullered curved European blade incised in the fullers to either side with the motto NO ME SAQUES SIN RAZON NO ME ENBAINES SIN HONOR, further decorated with talismanic symbols of a sun and a moon, characteristic hilt with drooping crossguard with globular terminals, shaped rhinoceros horn grip, contained in its leather scabbard.
A 19TH CENTURY KINDJAL, 40cm blade with offset fuller to either side and decorated with panels of scrolling foliage in gold, stained, characteristic Walrus ivory hilt secured with two domed rivets with shaped washers, highlighted with foliage in gold koftgari, leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the upper mount decorated to match, lower mount replaced, leather suspension strap with five white metal serpent buckles.
A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY OTTOMAN KINDJAL, 27.5cm flattened diamond section double fullered blade decorated with a panel of scrolling foliage at the forte, characteristic two-piece horn grips secured with domed foliate white metal rivets, contained in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts deeply etched with panels of scrolling foliage.
A 19TH CENTURY SILVER NIELLO MOUNTED CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 33.35cm double fullered blade struck with a maker's mark within a lattice of gold koftgari, characteristic silver niello mounted hilt, grip cover lacking, contained in its silver niello mounted leather and velvet wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated to match, complete with silver niello mounted belt. From the Guriya region of Georgia.
A SILVER NIELLO CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 36.5cm blade with deep offset fullers, characteristic hilt decorated with panels of foliage and geometric designs, foliate decorated domed rivets, contained in its silver niello scabbard decorated to match and bearing a Cyrillic and Arabic inscription. Probably the Lakskiy tribal group of Dagestan. Scabbard with hairline crack.
A 19TH CENTURY SILVER NIELLO CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 35cm flattened diamond section blade, later, characteristic hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and geometric designs, tall domed foliate rivets, contained in its silver niello wrapped scabbard decorated to match. Probably Dagestan.
A FINE IMPERIAL GUARD KONVOI OFFICER'S SHASQUA, 79.5cm double fullered curved blade decorated with partly legible inscriptions (possibly in Romani or Hungarian) to either side "Domo **** Jelem ere set mome"(?), silver niello hilt finely decorated with panels of scrolling foliage within filigree borders, ornate hallmarked silver niello multi-mounted scabbard, finely decorated to match.
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH HUNTING HANGER, 49.5cm double fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage and stands of arms to either side, the brass mounted hilt with dual boar's heads crossguard, reeded polished bone grip, matching brass pommel, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. In the manner of the French marked Verdier of Paris.
AN OFFICER'S BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD TO THE SCOTS FUSILIERS OF CANADA, 83cm bright blade etched with thistles, regimental motifs, crowned GVR cypher and owner's name CAPT H A MOYER 1930, regulation steel hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart pierced junction plates, red faced chamois liner, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard.
AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH HUNTING OR PILLOW SWORD, 60cm tapering flattened diamond section blade stamped with a series of Xs in the central fuller, cruciform hilt with turned agate terminals to the crossguard and pommel, reeded wooden grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard, the throat with agate frog stud. Damage to one terminal. See Bonhams 29th April 2010, The Per T. Norheim Collection.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK OF GLASGOW INTEREST, 27.5cm clean double fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with Celtic strapwork, white metal pommel cap set with the crest of the Mayor of Glasgow, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, decorated with Celtic strap work and entwined dragons, the upper mount also bearing the Mayoral crest, the upper mount also stamped with maker's name of R.G. LAWRIE, complete with companion knife and fork and hanging strap. Mounts test as silver.
OF 93RD (SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS ) REGIMENT INTEREST - THE SWORD AND DIRK ENSEMBLE OF GENERAL SIR JOHN EWART KCB, comprising the dirk, 30.5cm double fullered blade with faceted back edge, etched with scrolling foliage, thistles, crowned VR cyphers, regimental motif and Cape of Good Hope battle honour, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with oak leaves and thistles, canted faceted stone pommel, carved basket weave wooden grip set with polished metal studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard decorated to match, the reverse with old family label and the middle mount bearing owners initials, complete with companion knife and fork, together with a plated regulation basket hilted broadsword by Leckie, Graham & Co of Glasgow, complete with chamois liner, silk tassel and scabbard, accompanied with a framed and glazed contemporary magazine article highlighting the various military exploits of the General, including various sabre cuts acquired while capturing the enemies colours at Secunderbagh and the loss of an arm at Cawnpore.
A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH PIPER'S DIRK TO THE SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS, 30cm blade with faceted back edge by Robert Mole & Sons of Birmingham, etched with scrolling foliage, characteristic white metal mounted hilt, carved basket weave wooden grip set with brass studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the upper mount incised SEA.D. over 3.
A 5TH ROYAL HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA SGIAN DUBH, 9.75cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GVR cypher and regimental title, characteristic brass mounted hilt decorated with thistles and a stone, carved basket weave horn grip set with brass studs and regimental crest, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Leather lacking from front of scabbard.
A WHITE METAL MOUNTED SCOTTISH DIRK IN THE 18TH CENTURY MANNER, 25.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with heart-pierced wheel pommel, foliate form tang nut, carved wooden basket weave grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard.
A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH COURT SWORD, 78.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreath and a stand of arms, characteristic copper gilt hilt, the down turned guard applied with thistles and a crowned VR cypher, D-shaped knuckle guard, crown pommel, wire bound grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Applied crown plaque to reverse of guard. Repair beneath fixed lower mount.
A 1788 PATTERN NCO'S SWORD, 87cm slightly curved triple fullered blade by Woolley, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed fishskin grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount fitted for a suspension strap and engraved with the maker's name. Pitting to mounts.
A SCARCE 1796 PATTERN QUILL-BACKED CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 89.5cm pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with a maker's panel GILL'S WARRANTED, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard with maker's panel. See Chapter 9 The British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912 by Richard Dellar for a discussion on swords of this type.
A VERY RARE EAST INDIA COMPANY 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 76cm curved double fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, floral sprays, stands of arms, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating the rampant lion emblem of the EIC within a laurel wreath, lion's head pommel, wire bound ribbed ivory grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard complete with knot.
A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 82.5cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, floral sprays, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, the latter two centred with in a rayed star or sun burst, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, urn pommel, wire bound grip, contained in its steel scabbard. The rayed star or sun burst that surrounds the cyphers is perhaps reflective of the Coldstream Guards regimental motif. Scabbard pierced above the chape to one side.
A GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SPADROON, 82cm blade decorated with crowned GRIII cyphers, steel stirrup hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, reeded wooden grip, contained in a 1796 Pattern infantry officer's scabbard, together with a Continental naval(?) sword marked to the 1ST CITY OF LONDON RIFLE VOLUNTEERS, brass hilt with crown pommel, wire bound leather grip, contained in its scabbard, repaired, and a Victorian Royal Naval officer's sword, complete with scabbard, folding sideguard lacking. (3)
A VERY RARE 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO THE 7TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (ROYAL FUSILIERS), 81cm, broad flattened diamond section blade by Eginton, etched with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, the figure of Britannia, crowned Royal Arms, crowned GR cyphers and crowned regimental device surmounted by 7th, regulation copper gilt hilt, the inside of the shell guard applied with a crowned regimental device to either side, D-shaped knuckle bow, urn pommel, wire bound grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker's panel. Wear to lower scabbard leather.
A GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK, 41cm flattened diamond section fullered blade etched EDWARD EDWARDS OWEN 1794-1838, characteristic copper gilt hilt with cushion pommel, the reeded ivory grip with engraved central copper band with traces of a rampant lion, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Scabbard leather replaced, together with a further Georgian naval dirk, 35cm flattened diamond section fullered blade, copper gilt anchor form hilt with tapering ivory grip. (2) There is an Edward Edwards Owen listed as a Lieutenant in 1827 in the Navy List.
A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 79cm fullered blade by Cooper & Craven, decorated with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, an infantry officer and crowned GR cypher, all highlighted in gilt with traces of a faded blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, urn shaped pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.
A LATE 18TH CENTURY NAVAL OFFICER'S FIVE BALL HILT SPADROON, 81cm blade etched with foliage, floral sprays, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, regulation copper five-ball hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, looping side guard, cushion pommel, reeded ivory grip with copper band decorated with a crowned fouled anchor, contained in its engraved copper mounted tooled leather scabbard.
AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 81.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation gilt stirrup hilt, the langets engraved with fouled anchors, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker's panel for MITCHELL & SON PORTSMOUTH.
AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD TO JOESPH WILLIAM CRABBE (SIC) HMS UNITE, 81cm fullered blade with traces of etched decoration to include scrolling foliage and crowned GR cypher's, the back edge of the forte etched with owner's details, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker's table for Drury. The French 40 gun ship Imperieuse was captured from the French by Admiral Gell on the 11th of October 1793 and renamed Unite in 1804. Joseph William Crabb entered the Navy on the 4th of September 1801 as a Midshipman on the Royal Sovereign then Acasta, Doris, Diamond, Chiffonne and then the Unite under Captain Henry Chamberlayne. Crabb was involved with the capture of numerous ships, Il ROnco, Nettuno and the Touile - promoted Lieutenant. Wounded in the groin by a Langridge shot. 1811 Capture of the Dromadaire. Commanding Unite's boats he cut out the St. Francois de Paul and later the same day took three merchant ships. Gazetted twice. After a four hour running fight with the Persanne Crabbe, senior lieutenant again distinguished himself and gazetted. The scabbard leather is replaced which is covered in a letter from Wilkinson Sword dated 1966, accompanied by various letters and research dating to 1966. It has been suggested that Crabb's exploits form part of the basis for Hornblower.
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY MIDSHIPMAN'S HANGER, 65.75cm fullered blade, patinated, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt, the langets chased with crowned fouled anchors, wire bound chequered wooden grip, flat lion's head pommel, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Repair to scabbard leather.
A FRENCH CUIRASSIER'S ANXIII SWORD, 97cm double fullered blade with hatchet point, Borson, Aply and Lobstein poincons to the forte, dated 1814 on the back edge, regulation four-bar brass hilt the knuckle guard stamped 225 and bearing matching poincon, wire bound ribbed leather grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard.
A FRENCH CUIRASSIER'S ANXIII SWORD, 85.5cm double fullered blade with spear point, various rubbed stamps to the forte and dated 1810 on the back edge, regulation four-bar brass hilt the knuckle guard stamped 142 and bearing, amongst others a Borson poincon, ribbed leather grip, buff knot, contained in its steel scabbard marked 143 7.
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SMALLSWORD, 77.5cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and a maker's panel for COULAUX KLINGENTHAL, characteristic hilt decorated with classical symbols, D-shaped knuckle bow, reeded wooden grip, contained in its leather scabbard. Metal parts painted gold and chape replaced.
A 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 83.5cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths and stands of arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt, the down turned guard decorated with an anchor and oak leaves, D-shaped knuckle guard, spherical pommel, two-piece fluted mother-o'-pearl grips, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Scabbard complete but fragile.
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH OFFICER'S SWORD, 77cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths and stands of arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt, the down turned guard decorated with a lion dormant on a shield upon a bed of arms, ornate knuckle guard and mounts decorated in the classical manner, reeded mother-o'pearl grips, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard by Salter, decorated naval motifs. Salter is known to have mounted trophy blades and prepared scabbards for trophy swords, this one in two parts and with chape lacking.
AN 18TH HUSSARS OFFICER'S MAMELUKE, 77cm curved clipped back blade etched with scrolling foliage, a laurel wreath, regimental device and crowned VR cypher, regulation copper gilt hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and applied with a regimental device, two-piece riveted ivory grips, grip chipped, contained in its plated steel scabbard with scrolling foliate copper gilt pierced mounts, complete with sword bag.
A WILLIAM IV FIRST LIFEGUARDS OFFICER'S SWORD, 94.5cm blade etched with a crowned WIVR cypher above a laurel wreath to either side, further etched with a maker's panel for ANDREWS, 9 PALL MALL regulation pierced steel hilt with applied crowned brass regimental cypher and domed rivet decoration, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. William Andrews succeeded his father John Andrews in 1826 and was based at 9 Pall Mall until 1868.
AN EIIR LIFEGUARDS OFFICER'S SWORD, 94.5cm clean blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 72120 etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motif, full battle honours and an EIIR cypher, retains all of its original polish on a matt grey ground, regulation pierced plated hilt applied with the regimental motif in brass, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
AN 1887 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S UNDRESS SWORD TO THE 17TH LANCERS, 88.75cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 39207 for 1902, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned EVIIR cypher, crowned Royal Arms, regimental motif and owner's crest, demi-lion holding a boar's head, and initials - Evans family, regulation pierced steel hilt with wire bound patent solid hilt, contained in its steel scabbard.
AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO THE 18TH HUSSARS, 88cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 29696 for 1889, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, regimental motif and battle honours to Waterloo, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
A RARE BRASS HILTED 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD TO THE WESTMORLAND YEOMANRY CAVALRY, 82cm curved fullered blade by REEVES, regulation three-bar brass hilt engraved W.Y.C. over 4, ribbed leather covered grip, contained in its brass scabbard engraved W.Y.C. over 1 beneath the throat.
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