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A FINE GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SABRE, CIRCA 1803-5 with broad curved blade double-edged towards the point, frost etched and gilt with contrasting blue over almost its entire length on each face with scrolling foliage, neo-classical designs, the crowned Royal Arms, trophies-of-arms and the maker's name 'Osborn , Birmingham' on one face and with further designs including the crowned Royal cypher, and '& Pall Mall, London', on the other, gilt-brass stirrup hilt comprising scrolling quillons set with a chased silver flower enclosed by cut steel beads, cross-guard cast with swags in low relief, a pair of langets set with silver flowers and with bead-set borders en suite with the quillon, knuckle-guard with a spray of acanthus, back-strap with a further spray of acanthus in high relief, and steel grip enriched with low domed ovoid silver beads, in its steel scabbard etched on the outer face with trophies-of-arms, foliage and a mounted cavalryman, with large gilt-brass mounts comprising chape, middle-band and locket all cast with acanthus in high relief, the latter two enriched with a band of steel beadwork and with a foliate loop for suspension (one reattached), and the locket inscribed 'H. Osborn Maker Birmingham & Pall Mall, London' (rubbed in places, areas of wear) 81.0 cm; 32 in blade Provenance The Gary Bates Collection, sold Bonhams, Oxford, 5th December 2012, lot 155. Henry Osborn was originally based in Birmingham and took premises in Pall Mall 1803-15. He was in partnership with John Gunby from around 1805.

AN AMERICAN PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR SWORD BY W. H. HORSTMANN & SONS, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1865-70 with pipe-backed blade etched with laurel foliage, a tent, the motto 'E.Pluribus Unum', an American eagle, a US shield on a trophy-of-arms and oak foliage above the maker's details on one face and similar designs including a native American warrior on the reverse, the back-edge etched 'Iron Proof' (very small chips, patches of staining and light pitting), brass hilt comprising a pair of scrolling frontal bars joining the knuckle-guard, the latter rising to a cap pommel, decorated throughout with foliage in low relief and retaining traces of gilding, vertically fluted nickel grip, in its original steel scabbard with brass mounts boldly engraved with foliage on the front, the locket and middle-band fitted with a ring for suspension, and the latter with presentation inscription (the scabbard with areas of light pitting and patinated overall) 89.5 cm; 35 1/4 in blade The presentation inscription reads: 'Presented to Col. Geo. Gray by the Officers of the Mich. 6th Cavalry'. On 12th December 1862 the Michigan Cavalry Brigade was formed in Washington D.C. with Colonel George Gray commanding the 6th Regiment. In July the following year Gray fought with Brigadier General George A. Custer at the Battle of Gettysburg. Custer recalls the ability of Colonel Gray and the men of the 6th Cavalry in his action report: 'The 6th Michigan Cavalry rendered very good service by guarding both my right and left flank: also by supporting Battery 'M' under a very hot fire from the enemy's battery. Colonel Gray, commanding the regiment, was constantly seen wherever his presence was most needed and is deserving of special mention.'

A BAVARIAN HUNTING SWORD, 19TH CENTURY AND LATER with early tapering blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with trophies-of-arms, scrolling foliage and the crowned Royal cypher 'L' on a blued panel on each face, white metal hilt cast and chased in low relief, comprising down-turned shell-guard decorated with oak foliage, quillons with hound's head terminals, integral grip applied with the gilt Royal cypher en suite with the blade, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard, the locket and chape each decorated with foliage and trophies-of-hunting, the former inscribed 'Johann Stroblberger, Carlsthor in Munchen' 63.5 cm; 24 5/8 in blade

A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD of regulation type, with curved blade broadening towards the tip, etched and gilt on a blued panel over the lower portion with trophies, the crowned Royal arms and the cutler's name 'H. Osborn' on one face and with foliage, the crowned Royal cypher 'GR' and trophies on the other, iron hilt comprising scrolling quillon, bevelled knuckle-guard and langets (the former with an old repair), faceted back-strap and pommel, and wire-bound leather-covered grip with a faceted iron collar at the base, in its iron scabbard (small dents) with two split rings for suspension 80.0 cm; 31 1/2 in blade

A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD of regulation type, with curved blade broadening and double-edged towards the tip (small edge nicks), etched with foliage and 'Osborn Warranted' on one face (rubbed), iron hilt comprising scrolling quillon, bevelled knuckle-guard, a pair of langets, faceted back-strap and pommel, and leather-covered grip (small losses, wire binding missing), with an iron collar at the base, in its iron scabbard, perhaps the original, stamped 'Osborn & Gunby, Birmingham' and 'RHA 464' for Royal Horse Artillery, and with two split rings for suspension 83.0 cm; 32 3/4 in blade

**A RARE SCANDINAVIAN COMBINED RAPIER AND MUSKET REST, 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY NORWEGIAN with long slender tapering blade of flattened-diamond section, fitted at the base with a wooden collar carved in low relief, fitted in its early life with an iron head of U-shaped form with finely chiselled ram's head finial, tapering socket pierced for a match hook (missing) and decorated beneath with foliage, in its wooden scabbard carved en suite with the wooden collar, decorated with horizontal panels of allegorical figures in low relief including a King, warriors and trophies-of-arms (small chips, repaired in three places), and spiked iron shoe decorated en suite with the socket, and with brass inventory tag '472' 103.2 cm; 40 5/8 in blade Provenance George F. Harding Jr., Chicago Transferred to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1982, Acc. No. 1982.2855 A note in the museum archives by Stephen V. Grancsay states that this was originally a sword cane, later adapted to a musket rest and exhibited at the Columbian World Exhibition, Chicago, 1893.

˜A COMPOSITE GERMAN IVORY-MOUNTED HUNTING SHORTSWORD, 19TH CENTURY with earlier robust curved blade double-edged at the point, inscribed with the spurious date '1414' and engraved with scrolls on each face at the forte, gilt-brass hilt comprising a pair of vertically recurved quillons decorated with foliage and with monsterhead terminals, down-turned shell-guard decorated with a grotesque mask issuant with foliage and fruit, and finely carved ivory grip decorated with a crowned hound mask on a ground of rococo shells, a trophy-of-hunting above and a stag set upon by a hound, in its leather-covered scabbard with brass mounts 35.5 cm; 14 in blade

˜A FINE CAUCASIAN SILVER-GILT AND GOLD-INLAID IVORY-MOUNTED PRESENTATION SABRE (SHASQA), CIRCA 1860-90, PROBABLY KUBACHI with curved fullered blade incised with a stylised running wolf mark on each face, cut with a brief inscription on the back-edge (chemically cleaned), marine ivory hilt of characteristic form, retained by three iron rivets and with bifurcated eared pommel (small cracks, one pommel ear reattached), profusely inlaid with gold scrollwork and silver ribband (small losses, lifting in places), in its wooden scabbard, the inner face covered with green velvet, the outer encased in marine ivory en suite with the hilt (small age cracks), the top panel with a gold-inlaid calligraphic cartouche, silver-gilt mounts chased with foliage, comprising locket, upper mount, middle-band and chape, the two central bands with a loop for suspension, and complete with its silver bullion belt with gilt-brass mounts en suite 82.0 cm; 32 1/4 in blade Provenance The Margrave and Grand Duke of Baden, sold Sotheby's Baden-Baden, 5th - 21st October 1995, lot 2659. The inscription in the cartouche reads, in translation 'It's owner Chuchuzyazkan(?)'.

A RARE 1796 PATTERN MYSORE HORSE OFFICER'S SWORD, EARLY 19TH CENTURY of regulation type, the blade etched with scrolling foliage, trophies-of-arms 'Mysore Horse' and with traces of the maker's details on the forte, iron stirrup hilt, wire-bound grip (loose) with traces of fishskin covering, in its iron scabbard (pitted) 84.5 cm; 33 1/4 in blade

˜A VERY FINE IVORY AND SILVER-MOUNTED BURMESE SWORD (DHA), ALAUNGPAYA DYNASTY, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY with slightly curved single-edged blade formed with a back-edge of triangular section and grooved over its length on each face, finely carved ivory grip formed of a long single piece of ivory pierced with a vertical arrangement of foliage inhabited by deities and warriors in traditional dress, fitted with chased silver ferrule and pommel, the latter with a low pointed finial, ivory scabbard decorated en suite with the hilt, with silver locket and chape chased with matching designs and with three slender beadwork bands (two loose) 51.2 cm; 20 1/8 in blade

AN IMPRESSIVE KNIGHTLY SWORD IN 15TH CENTURY STYLE, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY with strongly tapering double-edged blade of flattened-diamond section, iron hilt comprising a pair of straight ribbon-like quillons, and diamond-shaped pommel, the latter with an oval recess on each face, and fabric-covered grip retained by wire mesh between 'Turk's heads', in its wooden scabbard covered with crimson fabric, formed with a pronounced moulding at the mouth, and with gold-coloured metal mounts comprising locket, middle-band and chape, the former two incorporated stylised fleur-de-lys 89.5 cm; 35 1/4 in blade The present sword was probably designed by Sir Guy Francis Laking and made in the workshops of Felix Joubert in Chelsea, circa 1910 for Seymour Hick's celebrated production of Shakespeare's Richard III. See Laking 1911, pp. 105-8. Another example from this group was sold Christie's South Kensington, 16th July 1997, lot 59. Seymour Hicks made an acclaimed tableau of Richard II at the Coliseum in 1910 where he employed no less than one hundred and eighty soldiers. He was quick to acknowledge the help he received from a number of people including Sir Guy Francis Laking and Felix Joubert, as reported in the Daily Telegraph 5th November 1910. The latter is illustrated here holding the present sword.

A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD of regulation type, with curved blade broadening towards the tip (small chips), iron stirrup hilt with bevelled knuckle-guard, and wire-bound leather-covered grip, in its iron scabbard with two split rings for suspension 83.5 cm; 32 7/8 in blade

AN OTTOMAN SMALL SILVER-MOUNTED YATAGHAN DAGGER, TURKEY, MID-19TH CENTURY with slightly curved single-edged blade, silver hilt embossed and chased with traditional scrollwork, flowers and foliage, in its matching scabbard decorated en suite, the locket with a single flowerhead on a trellis and the chape formed as a scaly monsterhead 13.5 cm; 5 ¼ in blade

A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD of regulation type, with straight blade etched and gilt on a blued panel at the forte, including the owner's name 'Lloyd', the crowned Royal Arms, 'John Gill's warranted' on one face and with crowned GR cypher and trophies on the other, brass hilt retaining traces of silver plating and wooden grip (quillon and wire-binding missing), in its brass-mounted leather scabbard 80.5 cm; 31 3/4 in blade

**AN OTTOMAN DAGGER, LATE 19TH CENTURY with straight tapering double-edged blade decorated with gold koftgari at the forte on each face, brass hilt cast in low relief, including a pair of drooping quillons, integral grip and bulbous pommel, decorated throughout with flowers and scrolling foliage in low relief, in its decorated copper scabbard 35.0 cm; 13 3/4 in blade

A 1788 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE of regulation type, with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the tip, etched 'Gill Warranted' on one side at the forte and 'WYC No. 54' on the other, iron hilt (areas of pitting), grip with later leather covering, in its iron scabbard engraved 'WYC No. 54' for Westmorland Yeomanry Cavalry 81.5 cm; 32 1/8 in blade

A VICTORIAN ARTILLERY OFFICER'S SWORD, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY of regulation type, with etched blade decorated with scrolling foliage and the crowned Royal cypher on each face, the forte with 'John Hutton & Sons, Newcastle', nickel-plated hilt, in its nickel-plated scabbard, expertly restored by Crisp & Sons 86.2 cm; 34 in blade

**AN ARAB DAGGER (JAMBIYA), LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY, A NORTH AFRICAN DAGGER AND A SILVER-MOUNTED HORN the first with curved double-edged blade formed with a medial ridge, silver-encased hilt decorated with beadwork and filigree, in its silver-mounted fabric-covered wooden scabbard with four rings, complete with its silver thread embroidered belt ((incomplete); the second with tapering double-edged blade (seized in its scabbard) and carved wooden grip; the third carved with fish and a naive figure and the mounts chased with traditional knots, foliage and a goat the first:20.5 cm; 8 in blade (3)

˜A GERMAN IVORY-MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD, LAST QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY with tapering blade doubled-edged towards the tip, iron hilt including knuckle-guard interrupted by a globular moulding, quillon and cap pommel, ivory grip carved with a woodland hunting scene involving a stag set upon by a hound and a hunter (small age cracks), in its scabbard faced at the front with large ivory plaques carved with scrolling foliage in low relief, including scenes from the chase at the top and bottom and the central panel with a fish attacked by a swan (small age cracks), and small iron chape 58.8 cm; 23 1/8 in blade

AN INDIAN SWORD (KHANDA), 19TH CENTURY with broad heavy blade double-edged towards the rounded point and formed with a long fuller, iron hilt comprising a pair of straight quillons with mushroom-shaped terminals, integral grip, disc-shaped pommel chiselled with an expanded flowerhead on the outer face and conical button, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard 66.2 cm; 26 in blade

A 22 BORE OTTOMAN PERCUSSION HOLSTER (KUBUR) PISTOL, BALKANS, LATE 18TH CENTURY; A MOROCCAN DAGGER (JAMBIYA); A MOROCCAN CLUB; AN ALGERIAN SWORD (FLYSSA); A TIBETAN RITUAL DAGGER (PHURBA) AND THREE FURTHER DAGGERS the first converted from miquelet-lock, with tapering barrel retained by a brass band, iron lock, full stock almost entirely encased in engraved brass, the butt with pommel of 'rat's tail' form, and brass trigger-guard (ramrod missing); the second with silver-plated brass-mounted hilt and scabbard (losses); the third probably for a shaman, with painted shell-encrusted head and bone haft; the fourth with characteristic blade, brass hilt including knuckle-guard with numerous chain pendants, in its scabbard; the fifth of characteristic form; the sixth a Gurkha kukri knife, with bone grip, in its scabbard; an African dagger, a machete and a whip the first: 26.7 cm; 10 1/2 in barrel (9)

˜A CEYLONESE DAGGER (PIHA KAETTA), 18TH CENTURY with iron blade formed with a short fuller along the back-edge on each face, the base of the blade enclosed by a panel of chased brass, characteristic brass hilt enclosing the forte, carved ivory grip (cracked) and small applied silver panels (losses), in its wooden scabbard with large silver chape 11.5 cm; 4 1/2 in blade Provenance Sir Stuart Mitford Fraser, KCSI, CIE (1864-1963)

DESIGN FOR AN EXHIBITION DAGGER, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY FRENCH on Dutch mid-18th century paper, watermarked for Van der Ley, showing a dagger with etched and gilt blade, the hilt formed as a warrior figure set with a red gemstone, with the front and back of its scabbard either side, decorated with allegorical figures, cherubs and a demon mask, backed on card 22.2 cm; 8 ¾ in x 15.8 cm; 6 ¼ in, the drawing

A RARE VENETIAN SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER, DATED 1786 with slender reinforced blade decorated with ornamental piercings within a pair of narrow fullers and a notched central ridge, silver hilt comprising a pair of drooping quillons, outer ring-guard set with a filigree 'doge's' crown set with coloured pastes, spirally fluted pommel, and retaining its original grip of plaited silver wire between Turk's Heads', in its original silver scabbard chased over its full surface with flowers and foliage incorporating the owner's initials and the dates '1786 and '1734' on the outer face, a galleon on the reverse, and fitted with a slender loop for suspension 35.0 cm; 13 3/4 in blade On 12th May 1797 the Venetian Great Council voted itself out of existence and thus ended the Republic. Napoleon's army entered the city shortly after.

A HUNTING SWORD IN GERMAN LATE 16TH CENTURY STYLE, 19TH CENTURY with tapering double-edged blade struck with three shield-shaped marks on one face, iron hilt comprising down-turned scalloped guard, quillon with ovoid terminal fitted with a flower-shaped washer on each face, knuckle-guard with a central foliate washer, and the upper portion of the grip fitted with a pair of imitation staghorn grip-scales retained by three iron rivets with fluted heads, in its iron-mounted wooden scabbard fitted with band with a large ring for suspension 67.5 cm; 26 5/8 in blade

˜A COMPOSITE GERMAN IVORY-MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade etched and gilt on a blued panel (faded) over the lower portion with a figure beneath a canopy, a sun-in-splendour and a trophy-of-arms, the forte with Solingen 'extra fin' inscription, gilt brass hilt with down-turned shell decorated with the three fleur-de-lys within a wreath carried by a trophy-of-arms and carved ivory grip formed as a warrior head, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with gilt-brass mounts comprising chape, locket and middle-band, the latter two each with a ring for suspension 52.7 cm; 20 3/4 in blade

AN INDIAN JADE-HILTED DAGGER AND A TORAH POINTER, 20TH CENTURY the first with curved blade formed with a serrated edge and bifurcated point, etched in imitation of watered pattern and decorated with gold foliage at the forte, and mottled green jade grip, carved with foliage in place of the quillons and animal mask pommel, in its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with iron mounts decorated with gold scrollwork; the second with white metal body decorated with vine fruit and foliage and turned bone handle the first: 29.5 cm; 11 5/8 in blade (2)

A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD of regulation type, with curved blade broadening towards the tip, etched and gilt on a blued panel over the lower portion with foliage, the crowned Royal arms, a mounted cavalryman and trophies-of-arms on one face and with further foliage, the crowned royal cypher 'GR' and trophies on the other (areas of fading), iron hilt comprising scrolling quillon, bevelled knuckle-guard, a pair of langets, faceted back-strap and pommel, and wire-bound leather-covered grip (small losses) with a faceted iron collar at the base, in its iron scabbard with a split ring for suspension (the lower missing) 84.0 cm; 33 in blade

˜A GEORGIAN GRENADIER GUARD OFFICER'S SABRE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with scrolls, foliage, crowned GR cypher, a grenadier, and 'warranted' on one face and with the crowned Royal Arms and the maker's details 'Cooper & Craven' on the other, gilt brass hilt comprising knuckle-guard, outer-guard involving two scrolling bars and lion's head pommel, chequered ivory grip (small cracks), in its brass-mounted leather scabbard, the locket and chape each with a ring for suspension 74.5 cm; 29 3/8 in blade

A BURMESE BRASS-MOUNTED SWORD (DHA) OF PRESENTATION TYPE, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade, applied over the greater part of its length along the back of each face with a panel filled with silver inscriptions, figures in traditional dress and scrolling foliage, large brass hilt chased with foliage, including bulbous pommel decorated with an expanded flowerhead, brass grip, in its wooden scabbard entirely encased in brass embossed en suite 79.0 cm; 31 1/8 in blade

˜A FRENCH IVORY-AND SILVER-MOUNTED COMBINED HUNTING KNIFE AND PLUG BAYONET, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY with tapering blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with scrolls on a blued panel at the forte (small losses), slender tang threaded at the base for the reversible plug-grip, moulded silver hilt comprising cross-piece with scrolling terminals (marks rubbed, probably Paris small charge mark for 1768-74), engraved pommel, and carved ivory plug-grip spirally bound with plaited silver wire, and with an engraved ferrule at the base, in a contemporary silver-mounted leather scabbard (small dents, locket button missing) 32.3 cm; 12 3/4 in blade A similar example with ebony grip was sold in this room, 28th June 2017, lot 259.

˜A FINE CAUCASIAN SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (KINDJAL), GEORGIA, TIBLISI ASSAY MARKS, DATED 1870 with broad double-edged blade formed with a central wootz panel including two long slender fullers and, over the forte with an incised frame enclosing the cutler's mark on each face, iron hilt decorated around its border with gold koftgari scrolls, fitted with a large silver ferrule at the base, encircled with a band of filigree and decorated at the front with a panel of neillo scrollwork and, on the back, with a niello bird, fitted with a pair of grip-scales of dark horn and contrasting marine ivory, retained by three iron rivets, fitted at the front with three washers decorated with gold koftgari foliage, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard encased in silver over the entire outer face and the majority of the inner, the former decorated with a symmetrical arrangement of flowers and foliage within a leafy framework enclosing a pair of central birds, the latter with a pair of serpents on the chape and with a brief inscription on the locket, fitted with a pocket for an additional knife and a loop for suspension, the hilt and scabbard both struck with assay marks and the maker's mark 40.0 cm; 15 3/4 in blade The assay master's mark is that of Jegor Blumberg, active 1841-1886. The inscription is in Georgian and includes the phrase 'For home and family'.

A GERMAN HUNTING SWORD, EARLY 20TH CENTURY with polished steel blade double-edged towards the point, and with maker's mark of 'W.K. & C' at the forte, gilt-brass hilt cast in low relief, including down-turned shell-guard decorated with a hound in pursuit of a stag, a pair of quillons with hound's mask terminals, lion head pommel, and natural staghorn grip, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large gilt-brass mounts en suite, complete with its matching accompanying knife and bullion sword knot 50.3 cm; 19 3/4 in blade

**AN ITALIAN STILETTO FORMED ENTIRELY OF STEEL, MID-17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY BRESCIA with tapering blade of stiff-triangular section, formed with a baluster moulding at the forte, chiselled hilt comprising quillons formed as monsters with bulbous heads at the terminals, openwork grip formed of a vertical arrangement of two allegorical figures of dumb and deaf divided by globular mouldings and bands of beadwork, in leather-covered wooden scabbard, probably the original (now in two pieces, with chiselled iron locket and chape 19.0 cm; 7 1/2 in blade Provenance George F. Harding Jr., Chicago Transferred to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1982, Acc. No. 1982.3481 A stiletto with a very similar grip, probably by the same maker, is preserved in the Poldi Pezzoli Museum, Milan. See Boccia and Coelho 1975, no. 662-3.

A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD of regulation type, with curved blade broadening towards the tip, stamped 'Wooley & Co' on the back-edge, iron stirrup hilt, and leather-covered grip (wire binding missing), in its iron scabbard with two rings for suspension 83.5 cm; 32 7/8 in blade

A DIVER'S KNIFE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY with double-edged blade, brass cross-piece, turned hardwood grip, in its brass scabbard 19.8 cm; 7 3/4 in blade

˜AN OTTOMAN BALKAN DAGGER (JAMBIYA), 19TH CENTURY with curved blade formed with a medial ridge, marine ivory grip formed with a large elliptical guard and matching pommel, in its tooled leather-covered wooden scabbard 26.7 cm; 10 1/2 in blade

A WELL MADE COPY OF A FRENCH AN XIII HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, INSCRIBED 1813, 20TH CENTURY of regulation type, with fullered blade engraved with the date and arsenal inscription on the back-edge, struck with inspector's marks after those of Bick and Lobstein at the forte, regulation brass hilt, wire-bound leather-covered grip (losses), in its scabbard 96.2 cm; 37 7/8 in blade

A CHINESE SWORD (DAO) WITH SILVERED IRON MOUNTS, QING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY with slightly curved broad blade double-edged towards the point, formed with a full-length fuller and a shorter fuller along the back-edge on each face, octagonal iron guard (loose) decorated in silver with scrolling foliage in low relief on each face, iron ferrule and 'Court Hat' pommel each decorated with silver, the former en suite with the guard and the latter with geometrical designs, fabric-covered grip, in its fishskin-covered wooden scabbard with characteristic iron mounts decorated with silver en suite with the hilt, with an associated leather thong and a silvered iron suspension 69.0 cm; 27 ¼ in blade

[ALIM KHAN MOHAMMED]: (1880-1944) Emir of Bukhara 1911-20, the last Emir of the Uzbek Manghit dynasty. A vintage unsigned postcard photograph of the Emir seated in a full length pose wearing traditional ceremonial attire, including a sash and medals, and holding a sword within a scabbard in one hand. With a small official oval purple ink stamp to the verso. The verso also features an A.L.S., Marusya, by an unidentified member of the Imperial Russian Court of Tsar Nicholas II in the Crimea, n.p., n.d., in Cyrillic, to their Aunt Sonya, sending New Years greetings and continuing 'Is not the Emir very nice here? Remember him in the People's House? We would all be very glad to see you in the spring in the Crimea. The Tsar's family has returned….' About EX

A REPRODUCTION Nazi officer's dagger, the 9.75" double-edged blade marked M&H, with eagle-moulded guard, the hilt with 'egg yolk amber' spiral reeded grip and white metal leaf moulded pommel, the white metal scabbard with two hanging loops and stippled finish.

An Indo Persian 19thC Jambaya dagger, the horn grip with silver engraved and embossed mounts, engraved double edged steel blade, and leather scabbard with engraved silver and brass mounts, and brass wire work, with a leather belt, blade 37cm wide, dagger 50.5cm wide.

A German Third Reich bayonet, Wehrmacht, steel blade, stamped Anton Wingenje, Solingen, with metal and leather scabbard, 32cm wide.

A Japanese Katana sword, unsigned, the bound shagreen tsuka with floral embossed brass kashira and floral menuki, brass tsuba embossed with flower heads, polished steel blade, the black leather bound scabbard with brass mounts embossed and engraved with flower heads and foliate scrolls, brown leather sheath, blade length 63.5cm, sword length 88cm.

An Indian Army pattern cavalry trooper's sword, with a leather bound grip, decorated steel blade and scabbard, blade length 78cm, sword length 90.5cm.

A French chassepot sword bayonet, later modifications and electroplated finish (possibly for ceremonial use). CONDITION REPORT The scabbard has very minor dents, only visible when catching the light. The scabbard does not have a serial number. The press stud does function. Both blade and scabbard are straight. Scabbard has pitting through plated finish with rust spots showing through and has minor surface scratches. Large areas of loss to the plated finish of the blade.

Blade's (Wesley Snipes) final battle costume from David S. Goyer's action-horror sequel Blade: Trinity. Variations of Blade's signature costume were worn throughout the film, and he donned his red-top attire for his final confrontation with the vampire patriarch Drake (Dominic Purcell) during the film's climactic scenes.The costume comprises a full-length faux-leather coat; a padded tactical vest featuring an engraved chest buckle fastener and a metal belt buckle at the waist (labelled "Wesley"); a red long-sleeved leotard decorated with printed tribal designs; a pair of neoprene gloves with faux-silver painted stud detailing; a pair of black trousers with a metal stake adhered in the left leg pocket (labelled "Wesley"); and a pair of thick-soled lace-up boots. Handwritten text inside the coat reads "Padded fit, sprayed for water repellency". A sword scabbard is adhered to the back of the vest and there is an intentional hole at the back of the coat, which allows the sword to be inserted. The costume exhibits minor wear from production use, with light marks on the coat and glue remnants around the waist buckle. The costume is displayed on a custom-made mannequin featuring Snipes' likeness. Dimensions (displayed): 32 cm x 70 cm x 190 cm (12 1/2" x 27 1/2" x 74 3/4")Special shipping required: see special shipping notice in the Buyer's Guide.Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 M

The Dragonslayer's axe and a knight's sword from Rob Cohen's fantasy adventure DragonHeart. An axe was carried by one of the dragonslayers hired for King Einon (David Thewlis) by his mother Aislinn (Julie Christie). Bowen (Dennis Quaid) later held onto the axe when he swung out on a pulley, causing Einon to fall off the parapet during the climactic battle scenes. Swords were wielded by Einon's knights when they battled Bowen's army of villagers. The axe comprises a black metal head featuring a dragon-head emblem at the centre, and a long, dark-stained wooden handle. Intentionally distressed for the production, the Saxon knight's sword consists of a steel blade, a curved crossguard, a black leather grip and an oval metal pommel. The sword is stored in a black leather scabbard, which features a brown waist strap. Signs of wear include corrosion on the sword blade, scuffing on the wooden handle, and a slightly wobbly axe-head. Dimensions (axe): 156 cm x 49 cm x 4.5 cm (61 1/2" x 19 1/4" x 1 3/4"); (sword): 100 cm x 22 cm x 10 cm (39 1/4" x 8 3/4" x 4")Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500 M

Galbatorix's (John Malkovich) hero sword from Stefen Fangmeier's fantasy film Eragon. King Galbatorix used his sword to slash a hanging map of Alagaësia, which fell to reveal his black dragon, Shruikan.The sword comprises a blunted aluminum blade; an ornate faux-gold metal guard formed into the shape of a two-headed dragon; a dark wooden grip with incorporated gold-coloured banding; and a circular pommel decorated with a dragon emblem. The black textured leather scabbard features matching faux-gold detailing and decorative black leather thongs wrapped around the upper section. The weapon exhibits signs of production use, including minor scratches on the blade and light paint wear to the metal components, and the scabbard displays some signs of scuffing. Dimensions: 122 cm x 18 cm x 4 cm (48" x 7" x 1 1/2")Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 †

A Roman infantry sword and scabbard from Ridley Scott's Oscar®-winning historical epic Gladiator. Roman legionaries wielded their swords as they fought the barbarians in the forests of Germania during the film's opening battle, under the command of General Maximus (Russell Crowe). The weapon comprises a metal blade, a notched wooden grip, a wooden guard and a spherical wooden pommel. Also made of wood, the scabbard is covered in red canvas fabric and features metal band detailing around the top. The sword exhibits minor wear from use on production, including signs of tarnishing on the blade, a minor chip on the guard and discolouration to the sheath. Dimensions: 79 cm x 9 cm x 6.5 cm (31" x 3 1/2" x 2 3/4")Estimate: £600 - 800 †Δ

A hero officer’s sword and scabbard from Ridley Scott’s historical epic Gladiator. Officers wore their swords on their hips during the opening battle against the Barbarian tribes in the forests of Germania.The sword is made of aluminium, with a wooden hilt decorated with brass leaves and a face. The sheath is made predominantly of wood, with a green suede cover, brass adornments and a leather cross strap, allowing it to hang at the wearer's hip. The blade has been intentionally tarnished to look time-worn, and there is some additional wear from production use and age, including scuffing and scratches. The suede on the sheath is discoloured and peeling in patches, and also features some glue residue. Dimensions: 82 cm x 9.5 cm x 6 cm (32 1/4" x 3 3/4" x 2 1/4")Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 M

Duncan MacLeod's (Adrian Paul) hero katana from Doug Aarniokoski's fantasy-adventure sequel Highlander: Endgame. MacLeod wielded his katana throughout his modern-day adventures, using it to decapitate the reborn Immortal Jacob Kell (Bruce Payne), before absorbing his power through The Quickening.The sword comprises a polished aluminium blade with a high-impact plastic grip, which is finished to replicate the appearance of fashioned ivory. The grip features ornate carvings depicting tableaux from rural life, and the handle tip is carved into a dragon's snarling face. Between the handle and blade is a copper-coloured metal tsuba, engraved with images of birds of prey. Completing the lot is a black metal scabbard with black thread around the top. The blade and scabbard display light scratching and scuffs, and the lot is accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Dimensions (in scabbard): 107 cm x 8 cm x 8 cm (42" x 3 1/4" x 3 1/4")Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 M

Javert's (Russell Crowe) stunt cavalry sabre from Tom Hooper's historical musical Les Misérables. Javert's sword was seen when he rode his horse.The sword is made of rubber with a metal amature and is hand-painted to look like metal and leather, with a faux-gold handle. It is set into its scabbard and features an ornate lion-head pommel. Two metal loops along the scabbard allow it to be mounted to a saddle. The sword has some wear from production use and age, including scuffing and scratches. The faux-metal paint has faded slightly and there are imperfections in the rubber from the moulding process. Dimensions: 95 cm x 5 cm x 12 cm (37 1/2" x 2" x 4 3/4")Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 M

Robin Longstride's (Russell Crowe) hero sword from Ridley Scott's historical epic Robin Hood. Robin was given his sword by the dying Sir Robert Loxley (Douglas Hodge) and promised to return it to Loxley's father, Sir Walter Loxley (Max von Sydow). Sir Walter asked Robin to impersonate his son and keep the sword, which Robin used in battle against French invaders.The sword has a metal blade and hilt, with pearlescent inlays in the handle. "Rise and Rise Again" and "Until Lambs Become Lions" are engraved on either side of the handle. The sword comes in a brown leather scabbard with a metal tip. The scabbard is attached to a leather belt with metal buckles, as is a leather pouch stuffed with paper to give it shape. There is some wear from production use, including scuffing and scratches. Dimensions (sword): 102 cm x 28 cm x 3.5 cm (40 1/4" x 11" x 1 1/2")Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 †

Mace Sowell's (Patrick Stewart) hero sword from Eric Steven Stahl's thriller Safe House. Sowell's daughter (Joy Kilpatrick) and son-in-law (James Harlow), believing that Sowell's fear of assassination was simply paranoia stemming from Alzheimer's disease, attempted to remove all weaponry from his home, including the 300-year-old katana he kept displayed.This metal hero katana features a black and cream-colour fabric handle wrap and a black wooden scabbard with a black fabric tie. The lot is in excellent overall condition with minimal wear from production and handling. Dimensions: 101 cm x 9 cm x 7.75 cm (39 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 3")Estimate: £800 - 1,000 Ω

The Headless Horseman's (Christopher Walken) costume from Tim Burton's fantasy horror Sleepy Hollow. The Headless Horseman wore his costume throughout the film as he haunted the town of Sleepy Hollow, with this version of the costume worn during the first flashback scene, in which the Hessian was beheaded. Created by Academy Award®-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood, the costume consists of a grey, damask-patterned floor-length cape; a faux-leather and black velour tunic decorated with a double-headed dragon appliqué on the chest; a pair of gauntlets featuring bullion-embroidered double-headed axe emblems (labelled "Chris Walken 13121 The Headless Horseman Sleepy Hollow"); a thick leather belt with a large patterned belt buckle and an attached scabbard (labelled "Cosprop"); a pair of riding trousers with red-and-faux-silver ribbon detailing (labelled "Chris W, Hessian #1"); a pair of leather, scale-like thigh-high boots (right boot labelled "Chris W"); and a pair of removable ornate spurs (labelled "L" and "R" in red ink). Popper fastenings are located on the collar of the cape, allowing it to be easily attached to the tunic. The silver-coloured spurs comprise a metal open-mouthed face with a swirling protruding tongue leading to a spiked rubber wheel.The costume comes with a replica Sleepy Hollow town sign, cast from the original production moulds in resin and fibreglass. Intentional distressing is present on several components of the costume, including remnants of stage blood on the cape, and there is a small hole near the tunic's left armhole. The spurs remain in a fragile state and should be handled with care. Dimensions (sign): 42 cm x 54 cm x 2.5 cm (16 1/2" x 21 1/4" x 1")Estimate: £30,000 - 50,000 M

Crixus' (Manu Bennett) costume from the Starz historical series Spartacus: War of the Damned. The "Undefeated Gaul" wore his costume in multiple episodes as he served as a general to ex-gladiator Spartacus' (Liam McIntyre) rebel army.The costume comprises two red leather embossed pauldrons (one labelled "R, Crixus Stunt"); a textured cape-like piece draped over one shoulder; two mismatched brown leather bracers; an Aztec print fabric sash; a heavily embellished red belt with adhered leather strips; a pair of suede briefs featuring chain mail sections; a leather-and-metal codpiece; a stunt rubber sword housed in its scabbard; and a dagger which is affixed within belt loops at the back. Exhibiting a battle-worn appearance with remnants of stage blood, the costume is presented on a custom-made display featuring the series' title artwork, which illuminates via a switch on the back of the base. The lot is accompanied by a Starz certificate of authenticity. Dimensions (displayed): 41 cm x 58 cm x 181 cm (16" x 22 3/4" x 71 1/4")Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's GuideSpecial shipping required; see special shipping notice in the Buyer's GuideEstimate: £3,000 - 5,000 †Δ

A hero Sword of Troy from Wolfgang Petersen's mythical epic Troy. Paris (Orlando Bloom) wielded the sword while fighting against Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson), the husband of his lover Helen (Diane Kruger), outside the walls of Troy. Trojan king Priam (Peter O'Toole) handed his son Paris the Sword of Troy in an additional scene from the director's cut of the film. Made of metal finished in faux-bronze paint, the heavyweight sword comprises a round guard featuring a horse motif, a grip featuring sporadic cut-out detailing, and a fishtail pommel. Several glyph-like patterns are etched into the base of the blade, and blue paint replicating a verdigris patina is applied to the guard and handle. The sword comes with a white leather scabbard which has white thong stitching running up one side. Intentionally distressed to appear aged, the sword's blade displays minor scratches, and several marks are present on the scabbard. Dimensions: 73 cm x 7.5 cm x 3.5 cm (28 3/4" x 3" x 1 1/4")Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 †

A Geo V 1821 pattern Artillery Officer’s sword to the Royal Marine Artillery, blade 32½” by “J R Gaunt & Son Limited, Late Edward Thurkle, London & Birmingham”, etched with Royal cypher, cannon, anchor on lightning bolts, “Royal Marine Artillery”, and owner”s initials “R.C.S. M-S”,plated regulation pattern hilt with leather knot, in its leather FS scabbard with frog and belt loops. GC, the blade VGC Plate 5 £200-250

An 1821 pattern Heavy Cavalry senior NCO”s sword, plain blade 31½”, with plated regulation pattern hilt, with buff leather liner and knot, in its plated steel scabbard. Near VGC (a few small rust spots to scabbard which is possibly a replacement) Plate 5 £350-450