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Lot 85A
An early 20th century Masonic Knights Templar ceremonial sword and scabbard, presented to George F Rivers of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch of Nova Scotia Masons, maker C G Braemar Meriden Lane, New York, ivory monogrammed handle and enamelled detail to hilt, 71cm engraved blade. Also a pictorial engraving of the Grand Chapter naming George F Rivers as Mark, Past and Excellent master 1904, framed, 57.5cm x 42.5cm
Lot 122
A 17TH CENTURY STYLE SAXON DAGGER, 28cm flattened diamond section blade struck with a cross at the forte, characteristic hilt with drooping crossguard with swollen terminals, faceted spherical pommel, wire bound grip, together with two Spanish left hand daggers in the 17th Century fashion, one with scabbard. (3)
Lot 128
A LANDSKNECHT SHORT SWORD OR KATZBALGER, 62.5cm broadsword blade with rounded tip, characteristic hilt with two roped looping side bars with flattened dome terminals, heavy tapering grip with gadrooned pommel, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard. A very good Victorian copy of an early 16th Century Katzbalger.
Lot 141
A FIRST WAR PERIOD SCOTTISH OFFICER'S BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 83.5cm flattened diamond section fullered blade by McCIYMONT & DEWAR of 74 MILLER ST GLASGOW, etched with scrolling foliage, EVIIR cyphers and a maker's panel, regulation plated hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart-pierced junction plates, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard. Unusually this sword has been well sharpened for use. The Proof tablet is that of Pillin - absorbed in to Wilkinson in 1922.
Lot 142
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SCOTTISH OFFICER'S BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 82.5cm double fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage and crowned Royal cypher, polished, regulation plated basket hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart pierced junction plates, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard, complete with plated scabbard, chamois liner and silk tassel.
Lot 143
A 20TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED SWORD, 83.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, a crowned monogram, laurel wreaths and a crowned EIIR cypher, later plated hilt composed of flattened bars united by heart pierced junction plates, felt faced liner, red tassle, contained in its plated steel scabbard, together with a modern basket hilt. (2)
Lot 146
A DECORATIVE SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 84cm triple fullered blade, characteristic steel hilt composed of linear incised flattened wavy bars united by pierced junction plates, applied with a gilt thistle to either side, wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. 20th Century.
Lot 148
AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK BY GROWAR, 34cm fullered blade with faceted back edge stamped with the maker's name at the forte, characteristic white metal hilt with carved basket weave and white metal stud decoration, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, the mounts decorated with thistles. Companion knife and fork lacking.
Lot 149
A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH DIRK, 25cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt, the pommel set with a faceted orange stone, carved wooden grip decorated with basket weave and set with brass studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, two of the mounts decorated with thistles, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match. Mounts painted gold, thistle lacking from upper mount and chape lacking.
Lot 152
A SGEAN DUBH TO THE ROYAL SCOTS, 10.25cm blade by Pillin, London, faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with thistles about the pommel cap, carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs and regimental badge, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount applied with a regimental motif.
Lot 153
A VICTORIAN SGEAN DUBH, 9.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge and clipped back tip, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with strapwork, the pommel set with an orange stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard decorated with strapwork.
Lot 161
A RARE LLOYDS PATRIOTIC FUND SWORD OF £100 VALUE BY TEED AND PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN HENRY LAMBERT, 78cm curved blade decorated to the tip with scrolling foliage, flowerheads, cherubs, the figure of Britannia, a stand of arms, crowned Royal cypher, a starburst with owner's initials centred, the figure of Victory supported by mermaids, ornate stand of arms, crowned GR cypher, entwined dolphins and the presentation inscription, now rubbed, characteristic gilt hilt richly decorated in the neo-classical manner with stands of arms, acanthus leaves, the crossguard of Roman fasces form, D-shaped knuckle guard in the form of a snake entwined about the club of Hercules, lion's mask pommel, finely chequered ivory grip, one tiny chip repaired, contained in its ornate gilt panelled scabbard profusely decorated with nautical and neo-classical imagery to include Hercules fighting the Hydra and wrestling a lion, the upper panels depicting Britannia looking out to sea and bearing references to the recipient's action ST. FIORENZO 1805. Awarded to Captain Henry Lambert of HMS St Fiorenzo for his bravery and skill in the capture of the French frigate Psyche. Captain Henry Lambert entered the Royal Navy at a young age in 1795 aboard HMS Cumberland and served on various vessels throughout his career. Promoted to Lieutenant in 1801, thereafter in 1803 promoted to Commander of HMS Wilhemina. In 1804, he encountered the French frigate Psyche for the first time, leading a brave and successful attack despite significant damage to the Wilhemina. He was rewarded for his courage with promotion to Captain of HMS St Fiorenzo in 1805, whereupon he came upon the Psyche for the second time and succeeded in capturing her. Commander in Chief Peter Rainier wrote to the Admiralty at the time "....I cannot help expressing myself much pleased with the animated and spirited resolution taken by Captain Lambert, for renewing the attack, which was only prevented by victory. All the trading part of his Majesty's subjects throughout India, rejoice on the occasion of this capture, as being more apprehensive of depredations on their trade from Captain Bergeret's abilities and activity, than from the whole remaining force of the French navy at present in these seas united." It was for this action that he received this presentation sword. Lambert died in 1813 during the War of 1812 where on 29th December 1812, as Captain of HMS Java, he again courageously attacked the much larger USS Constitution in the hope of at least disabling her. He was shot by a musket ball and died six days later in Salvador, Brazil. Lieutenant Chads wrote at the time "...the country has lost a most gallant and valuable officer, and myself (who have served under his command some years), the officers, and crew, a kind friend." and later "...the skill and determined bravery of my beloved captain, will be most conspicuous, and that in this last action of his life, although success has not crowned his exertions, his character will be unsullied and his memory honored and revered." Lambert's action to capture the Psyche in the St Fiorenzo is immortalized in Edward Orme's 1806 engraving after John Heaviside Clark and also characterized in Patrick O'Brian's "Aubrey-Maturin" series. In 1813 George Wrattislaw of Magdalen College Oxford wrote the following: "A gentle spirit, yet a dauntless heart, "Where worth and valor claim'd an equal part; "In whom the hero, friend, and husband shone "And all the virtues mingled into one; "Whose every action spoke an honest zeal, "And foremost in his thoughts his country's weal; "Such once was Lambert: - once the good and brave, "Now sunk, alas I in glory's honor'd grave; "While the lone Mourner, in her widow'd state, "Bewails the sad severity of fate; "And the rough seaman wets his manly eye, "Where, cold in death, the hero's ashes lie; "Or, as he sighing, quits the fatal shore, "Turns his last ling'ring look to 'Salvador.'"
Lot 162
A FINE WILLIAM IV PRESENTATION QUALITY HORSE'S HEAD SWORD BY PROSSER, 72.5cm curved pipe backed blade etched with crossed flags, a mounted cavalry officer, crowned Royal arms, crowned WIVR cyphers and two maker's panels, some staining but good polish, copper gilt hilt with recurved crossguard with bold hound's head quillons, fine bold horse's head pommel, the ivory grip set with a gilt octagonal plaque to the rear and a fine enamelled octagonal plaque to the front decorated with the arms of William IV, contained in its gilt panelled scabbard decorated with chevrons and signed with the maker's details along the spine.
Lot 163
A 1ST EMPIRE FRENCH 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.
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