A Japanese Shinto Katana signed to the tang 'Takata Ju Shigeyuki', Takata Ju Fujiwara Shigeyuki of Bingo, Hawley's Rev'd Shi 745, first generation circa 1624, the blade approx 54.5cm in a black lacquered plain Tsuba, additional knife to the scabbard.Provenance: Private collection, South East.Sold with letter dated 18th July 1994 from Major Alan Daniel Quality Japanese Swords, to the vendor when this sword was purchased and with extract from Major Daniel's catalogue of the time.Additional InformationBlade lightly grubby and with two tone appearance from tarnishing. An imperfection mark in the metal of the blade. Tsuba with age wear tarnishing and pitting throughout. Grip with general rubbing. The scabbard with general scuffs and a few small chips, the scabbard cracked / broken where the blade of the small knife sits in. Handle lacking pegs and with wear around the peg holes and a crack to lacquer here also.
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A Japanese Katana Shingunto, the tang signed 'Hibino Kinmischi, Hallese Rev. Kin. 40', with leather scabbard, blade length 61cm.Provenance: By repute, obtained by Major General Crowther of the 17th Indian Division at Thaton. The Japanese officer, from whom it was taken, was believed to have been of Lieutenant rank with the name Kawahara. It is also purported that a prisoner of war reported the fact that the Japanese officer had used this sword beheading natives and it is believed he was executed for war crimes against the indigenous people.Private collection, South East.Purchased from Major Daniel Quality Japanese Swords and with letter detailing the purchase in the early 1990s.
A George IV 1822 pattern infantry sword, with 80cm blade, wire bound fish skin grip and crowned IV cypher to the pierced hilt, overall length 94cm.Additional InformationThere is no scabbard with this sword, the blade is tarnished and with old rust pitting throughout which has been cleaned back, brass mounts with general tarnishing and general light age wear patina to the hilt and the grip.
A Queen Victoria 1822 pattern Non Commissioned Officer's sword, with 82.5cm blade, wire bound fish skin grip and crowned VR cipher to the pierced hilt, overall length 96.5cm.Additional InformationThere is no scabbard for this sword, blade with some pitting and other rusting marks which had been cleaned back, the grip and pierced brass hilt with general age wear patina and tarnishing.
A 19th century Royal Artillery Officer's sword, the 89cm blade with acid etched detailing and stamped to the back 'London made' and number 4641, with wire bound fish skin grip and pierced guard, overall length 104cm.Additional InformationThere is no scabbard with this sword, the blade with general dulling and tarnishing, some old pitting light scratches, the guard and grip with general age wear patina with scratches, tarnishing marks, etc.
A WWI German Officer's presentation sword, the 83.5cm blade with blued and gilt acid etched detailing and decorated with a phrase after Schiller 'Und setzt ihr nicht das Leben ein, nie wird euch das Leben gewonnen sein' and also decorated with an Iron Cross dated 1914 and marked for makers J.A Henckels Solingen, with wire bound fish skin grip and pierced hilt scabbard.Additional InformationThe blade and decoration is bright however there are a few light surface scratches and some nicks to the edge of the blade to the undecorated section, general light scratches and tarnishing to the guard and the hilt, scabbard with light wear, leather mount with general wear and creasing, the clip to the mount is stamped D.R.G.M.
A Victorian dress sword with 77cm acid etched blade, brass guard with crowned VR cypher and wire bound grip with crown pommel, lacking scabbard but retaining scabbard tip mount, with a further dress sword with acid etched blade marked 'Thurkell, 5 Denmark St, Soho, London' with brass mounted leather scabbard (2).Additional InformationBoth blades tarnished and with some pitting and dulling to all throughout, metal hilts, guards and grips with general age wear tarnishing and general scuffs and marks, the leather scabbard is split where it joins to the brass mount at the top and general age wear patina to this throughout.
A Victorian 1827 pattern naval officer's sword, the 74cm blade with acid etched detailing named for Whiteman Outfitter Woolwich, with brass hilt guard and lion head pommel, and wire bound fish skin grip, with a brass mounted leather scabbard.Additional InformationThe blade with areas of tarnishing and some pitting, the blade has possibly been cleaned back although this has not been done recently, the back of the blade is not numbered, metal fittings with general age wear tarnishing and light wear but generally fair, the scabbard mounts are generally tarnished with general rubbing and wear, the leather sections to the scabbard with general age wear and cracking, the central mount to the scabbard is loose and slides up and down the leather.
A 1796 pattern Infantry Officer's sword, the 82cm etched blued and gilt blade engraved to the back J.J. Runkel Solingen, with gilt brass guard and wire bound grip, with brass mounted leather scabbard.Additional InformationThe blade with areas of tarnishing and wear to the gilt and blued detailing, rubbing and wear to the gilt detailing around the guard and grip, the scabbard is incomplete, it is lacking the leather and metal mount to the bottom and is split towards the top, the brass mount to the top of the scabbard is engraved 'S.Brunni, number 55 Charing Cross, London'. It is a 1796 pattern Infantry Officer's sword (changed from original description).
An Elizabeth II naval sword, with 78.5cm acid etched blade, with crowned EIIR cypher, and named for Wilkinson Sword, the blade back marked with a military arrow and numbered 110274, with brass guard, lion head pommel and wire bound fish skin grip, with black leather scabbard.Additional InformationThe blade with some areas of tarnishing and pitting and is slightly dull in appearance perhaps from slightly abrasive cleaning, the guard and grip with general age wear patina of light scuffs, etc, and some tarnishing, the scabbard with general wear to the leather and the three mounts with a two tone appearance to the metal.
A WWII German air protection dagger and scabbard by Carl Krebs, Solingen - blade 22cmsCONDITION REPORTIn our judgement, condition of lot is good.Notably, the end of the sheath sports some corrosion to the plated metal, as to be expected with age. This item is one of a large collection of genuine militaria consigned to our February auction by a private vendor.They were accumulated by the vendor’s father over a 40 year period after World War II. Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A Nazi Labour Service/Reichsarbeitsdienst enlisted mans dress hewer and scabbard by Eickhorn, SolingenCONDITION REPORTIn our judgement, condition of lot is good.This item is one of a large collection of genuine militaria consigned to our February auction by a private vendor.They were accumulated by the vendor’s father over a 40 year period after World War II. Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A Nazi Labour Service/Reichsarbeitsdienst enlisted mans dress hewer and scabbard by Eickhorn, SolingenCONDITION REPORTIn our judgement, condition of lot is good.Notably, the sheath sports some abrasion of the plated metal, as to be expected with age. This item is one of a large collection of genuine militaria consigned to our February auction by a private vendor.They were accumulated by the vendor’s father over a 40 year period after World War II. Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A WWII German Npea Students dagger with apple green scabbard by Eickhorn, SolingenCONDITION REPORTIn our judgement, condition of lot is good. Notably, the hand guards sport some abrasion and corrosion of the plated metal, as to be expected with age. This item is one of a large collection of genuine militaria consigned to our February auction by a private vendor.They were accumulated by the vendor’s father over a 40 year period after World War II. Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A WWII German Third Reich SA dagger and scabbard by Hugo Servatius, SolingenCONDITION REPORTIn our judgement, condition of lot is fair to good.Notably, the sheath sports some flaking of the lacquer, the blade features two nicks towards the tip, some signs of surface corrosion towards the hand guard, and the hilt has suffered slight chipping of the wood. Condition is as to be expected with age.This item is one of a large collection of genuine militaria consigned to our February auction by a private vendor.They were accumulated by the vendor’s father over a 40 year period after World War II. Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A WWII Third Reich Luftwaffe Dienstdolch dagger and scabbard by Gustav Spitzer, SolingenCONDITION REPORTIn our judgement, condition of lot is fair to good.Notably, the sheath sports signs of abrasion, and the hilt has a chip towards the pommel end as well as all over general wear and tear. Condition is as to be expected with age and remains a good example.This item is one of a large collection of genuine militaria consigned to our February auction by a private vendor.They were accumulated by the vendor’s father over a 40 year period after World War II. Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A WWII German Third Reich Deutescher Schutzen Verband hunting sword with antler handle and acorn decoration complete with leather scabbard and tasselsCONDITION REPORTIn our judgement, condition of lot is good.Notably, areas of plated metal show some signs of verdigris, as to be expected with age.This item is one of a large collection of genuine militaria consigned to our February auction by a private vendor.They were accumulated by the vendor’s father over a 40 year period after World War II.Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A WWII German Third Reich SD type parade dagger, scabbard, belt strap and tassel by Paul Eickhorn, SolingenCONDITION REPORTIn our judgement, condition of lot is fair to good.Notably, the blade sports some superficial corrosion, the eagle emblem on the hilt is slightly loose, the hilt itself has general signs of wear and tear, and the leather attachment is well worn. Condition is as to be expected with age and remains a good example. This item is one of a large collection of genuine militaria consigned to our February auction by a private vendor.They were accumulated by the vendor’s father over a 40 year period after World War II. Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A First World War German 1898 butcher bayonet with metal scabbard by SolingenCONDITION REPORTIn our judgement, condition of lot is fair to good.Notably, the sheath sports several dents, prominently towards the tip end, and the metal areas of the item show signs of superficial corrosion, as to be expected with age. This item is one of a large collection of genuine militaria consigned to our February auction by a private vendor.They were accumulated by the vendor’s father over a 40 year period after World War II. Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A Japanese sword Katana with 67cm curved single edge blade, having two Menuki, with lacquered scabbard and leather outer sheath, signed to the TangCONDITION REPORTEdge 67.5cmScabbard - 70.5cmIn our judgement, condition of lot is good.Notably, the leather covering of the Saya sports some abrasion and the Habaki has signs of a slight chip near the blade edge, as to be expected with age.This item is one of a large collection of genuine militaria consigned to our February auction by a private vendor.They were accumulated by the vendor’s father over a 40 year period after World War II. Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A Japanese sword Katana with 67cm curved single edge blade, having two Menuki, with lacquered scabbard and leather outer sheath, signed to the TangCONDITION REPORTEdge - 67cmScabbard - 74.5cmIn our judgement, condition of lot is good.Notably, the leather covering of the Saya sports some abrasion, particularly at the Kojiri and Koiguchi, whilst the metal band and attachment ring beneath the Koiguchi has suffered from corrosion, as to be expected with age.This item is one of a large collection of genuine militaria consigned to our February auction by a private vendor.They were accumulated by the vendor’s father over a 40 year period after World War II. Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A WWII Fairbairn Sykes commando knife with leather sheath by WilkinsonCONDITION REPORTIn our judgement, condition of lot is good.Notably, the Chape on the scabbard sports some abrasion and denting, and the cross-guard shows signs of wear, as to be expected with age. Interestingly, the cross-guard also appears to have been personally engraved with ‘5 commando Burma 1944-5’ on one side and ‘Burns.T’ (or could be ‘Burns.J’) on the other. The blade is 17cm long.This item is one of a large collection of genuine militaria consigned to our February auction by a private vendor.They were accumulated by the vendor’s father over a 40 year period after World War II. Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
A Dress Sword by Wilkinsons Sword, with etched steel blade, brass handle and brass wire wound grip, brass mounted scabbard not associated, 90cm long, together with a 19th century bayonet, numbered to the hilt and scabbard, 72cm long and a further bayonet, possibly eastern, with stirrup handle and engraved script to the blade, 52cm long (3)Condition report: All scabbards with oxidisation and peeling to the paint work. Dress sword with etching rubbed away in places.
An unusual Eastern or North African sword with a brass hilt and leather scabbard, overall 125cm in length, together with a bayonet, a short sword and a chainmail helmet (4)Condition report: At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report
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Enfield Martini Henry MkII .577/450 rifle, 32inch barrel fitted with ladder rear sight and secured by two bands incorporating bayonet lug, Crown VR 1885 dated action, together with socket bayonet and scabbard and leather sling.Section 58(2) antique / obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence.125cm long Condition report: The bore is good with strong rifling and only minor pitting specs. The metalwork generally is good with a dark plum colour where the finish is fading in places. The stock is a similar very dark patina, there is a small piece of wood spliced in around the cross pin joint at close to the action. The butt stock has a small fitted repair around the comb area. The butt has been weathered significantly and is a lot more worn than the rest of the rifle appears. The butt plate stands out proud around the edges as he butt itself has shrunk. The bayonet has some heavy pitting to the cutting edges. The scabbard leather shows signs of wear throughout.
Japanese Shinto Katana, 69cm cutting edge, the tang signed Tomo Mitsu, possibly Tomomitsu of Dewa 1688, with iron tsuba, in modern 20th-century fittings. 92cm overall length.Condition report: The scabbard has split along its joins and has been repaired with some filling to the lost lacquer. The scabbard has numerous knocks and marks. The iron Tsuba and pomme have some pitting. The blade appears to be in very good condition and with a fine polish. There are no obvious cracks and no chips. There are small marks in the metal but these are from the forging rather than pitting. These can be seen in images 11, 12, and 14.
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