A Caucasian KindjalRussian Silver Marks For 1862With broad double-edged blade tapering sharply to the point and cut with two converging fullers over nearly its entire length on both sides, each fuller on one side of the forte struck with a shaped calligraphic bladesmith's mark, the waisted silver-gilt hilt nielloed with a repeated scale design against a ground of wrigglework, the grip nielloed with a repeated design between imitation wire bindings, in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard backed in silver braid, the locket and deep chape decorated over the outer sides en suite with the hilt, nielloed ring-shaped suspension mount, and spherical terminal 29 cm. blade Footnotes:ProvenanceAcquired in Russia by Florence Farmborough (1887-1978) who first went there in 1908, at the age of 21, as a governess/companion to a family in Kiev. In 1910 she moved to Moscow to teach English to the daughters of a famous heart surgeon. On the outbreak of the Great War in 1914 she qualified as a Red Cross nurse with the Imperial Russian Army, and saw service at both the Galician and the Romanian Fronts. During this time she kept a diary and took pictures with a large plate camera which she would develop and print while encamped with the forces. She returned to England in 1918 and wrote a number of articles for The Times. Her edited diaries highlighting some of her remarkable pictures was published in 1974 as Nurse at the Russian Front. She subsequently published her collection of photographs in Russian Album 1908-1918 in 1979, and was elected a Fellow of the Geographical Society. For many years she worked as a university lecturer in Spain where she was in the thick of the Spanish Civil War including working as a newsreader on Spanish National Radio. She returned to England in time for the Battle of Britain during which time she worked for the Women's Voluntary Service. In 1974 she was the subject of a programme entitled 'English Nurse with the Tsar's Army, and in the BBC television documentary series Yesterday's Witness. She died in 1978 at the age of 91 An old handwritten label attached to the kindjal reads 'Cossack Dagger of Caucasian Silver. (used by Circassian Cossacks.)'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A Balkan Silver KnifeEarly 19th Century, Probably Boka Kotorska For The Albanian MarketWith single-edged silver blade stamped with silver marks on one side at the forte, grip of tapering rounded section cast and chased in relief along each side with scrolling foliage issuing from a monster's head between nielloed wrigglework borders, collar stamped with silver marks, beaked pommel surmounted by a floret, and foliate suspension loop at the back between red coral (corallium rubrum) beads, in original scabbard en suite, the locket gilt, and in fine condition 16 cm. bladeFootnotes:For a closely related example see Robert Elgood, The Arms Of Greece..., 2009, pp. 88 and 320, fig. 074For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A .577/.450 Martini Henry Volunteer RifleRetailed By S. J. Fraser, Edinburgh, Nos. 1514 And 3573, Late 19th CenturyOf regulation pattern and retaining some original finish (figured butt and fore-stock with some old bruising), sling loops with leather sling, and original steel ramrod; together with an 1887 pattern MK. I sword bayonet (scabbard missing), Birmingham proof marks (2)84.5 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Russian Cossack ShashkaReign Of Nicholas II (1894-1917)With curved fullered blade (some patination) double-edged towards the point, the forte on one side etched with crowned cypher of Nicholas II, and with the Imperial eagle between sprigs of foliage on the other, the back of the forte etched 'Zlat. Ov. Fabr.' in Russian (for Zlatoust Arms Factory), brass hilt of regulation type cast and chased in low relief with designs of scrolling arabesque foliage, the beaked pommel (Imperial arms erased on one side) pierced for a tassel, in original wooden scabbard covered in black leather (some wear and minor damage) with brass mounts decorated en suite with the hilt on the outside, and with a ring for suspension 80 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
German military desk combination paperknife paperweight modelled on a Model 1889 Infantry Officer’s Sword, the blade with inscription "Du Schweistest In Wettern Germanias Schwert, Du Schufest Das Reich Uns Im Weltall Geehrt / Du Schlangst Um Alldutschland Ein Ehernes Band Willkommen Du Reichsschmied Im Bergischen Land", the scabbard with inscription "M L Ltn Jackie, V5 Kriegst H Munder", 26cm long.
British 1912 pattern cavalry officer's sword, the etched blade with ricasso marked "WILKINSON PALL MALL LONDON", with GVR cypher, nickel plated steel bowl with scroll design with scabbard, blade length 89cm, sword length 110cm. Provenance: From the estate of Lieutenant Colonel Ronald G O Hutchison DSO MC of the 20th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Armoured Car Company Royal Tank Corps). Sword will be sold on the Thursday. No initials. Black spine stamped 50133
British 1908 pattern cavalry troopers' sword, the blade ricasso with markings (rusted), sheet steel bowl, having original scabbard, blade length 89cm, sword length 109cm. Provenance: From the estate of Lieutenant Colonel Ronald G O Hutchison DSO MC of the 20th (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry) Armoured Car Company Royal Tank Corps). Condiiton Report:Pommel tight. Scabbard misshapen, rusted and pitted. Blade seems straight
German Third Reich NSKK Dagger by "Klitterman & Moog" 8 3/4 inch, double edged blade. Etched "Alles Fur Deutschland". The reverse with "RZM" mark and date "1938". "Klitterman & Moog Solingen" maker's stamp. Nickel crossguard and top mount. Brown grip with white metal eagle and swastika and top enamelled, circular "SA" device. Contained in its black painted scabbard with plated mounts. Scabbard with heavy rusting.
German Third Reich Navy Officer's Dagger 10 inch, double edged blade with narrow fullers. Etched foliage panels, sailing ship and Naval anchors. Forte with maker "F W Holler Solingen". Gilt brass crossguard with central anchor panel. White celluloid, twist grip with wire binding (some cracks and damage). Gilt brass eagle pommel with central swastika. Contained in its brass scabbard with lightning bolt decoration. Two oak leaf bands retaining the suspension rings. Some dents to scabbard.
German Third Reich Official's Sword 32 inch, single edged, slightly curved blade with narrow fuller. Forte with maker "F W Holler Solingen". Gilt brass, downswept quillon with end lion mask. Double langets, the front with Naval style eagle and swastika. Stirrup knuckle bow with oak leaf decoration. Gilt brass lion mask pommel with red glass eyes. Oak leaf decorated backstrap. Black composite, ribbed grip with twist wire binding. Contained in its blackened steel scabbard with single loose hanging ring. Some rusting to base of scabbard.
German Third Reich Red Cross Man's Hewer 10 1/2 inch, single edged, square tip blade with rear sawback edge. Nickel plated crossguard with central oval bearing eagle, swastika and Geneva cross. Nickel plated, Brazil nut pommel. Two piece, Bakelite grip. The front panel checkered, the reverse plain. Contained in its black painted steel scabbard with nickel plated throat and chape (plating heavily worn to chape). Some service wear.
German Third Reich 1937 Model RAD Leader's Dagger by "Krebs" 10 1/4 inch, single edged, slightly curved blade with clipped point. Narrow fuller. One side etched "Albeit Adelt" Forte with maker "Carl Julius Krebs Solingen". Alloy crossguard with central RAD device of a swastika set on a spade emerging from a spray of wheat. Alloy, spiral ferrule and eagle pommel. White ivorine slab grips. Both with some cracks. Contained in its blackened steel scabbard with false mounts engraved with scrolls and sprays of wheat. Dent to rear of scabbard.
American 1860 Pattern Cavalry Sword 35 inch, single edged, slightly curved blade. Large central fuller with rear narrow fuller. Forte marked "US. GWC 1865" with maker "Made by Ames MGC Co Chicopee Mass". Brass, three bar guard and pommel marked "GWC". Leather covered, ribbed grip. Contained in its steel scabbard with two hanging rings. Surface rusting to scabbard.
Victorian Rifle Volunteers Officer's Sword 32 3/4 inch, single edged blade. Large fuller. Etched foliage panels, Victorian crown and strung bugle with "Rifle Volunteers". Plated, pierced guard with Vic crown strung bugle cartouche. Plated pommel and plain backstrap. Grip well re-covered. Contained in its plated steel scabbard with two hanging rings. Some loss of plating.
Attributed Cheshire Regiment 1897 Pattern Infantry Sword 33 1/2 inch, dumbell blade with central fuller. Etched foliage panel and crowned GRV cypher. Panel engraved "Lt R Aldersey 3rd Battn The Cheshire Regt". Plated foliage, pierced guard with Kings crown ERVII cypher. Plated pommel and checkered backstrap. Shagreen covered grip with twist wire binding. Contained in its leather covered, field scabbard, complete with leather sword knot. Captain Ralph Aldersey served with 3rd Batt Cheshire Reg. Landed France 4/4/1915. Discharged 9/3/1919
Victorian Royal Navy Officer's Sword 29 3/4 inch, single edged blade with fuller. Etched foliage panels, royal coat of arms and Victorian crown fouled anchor. Forte with retailer "Seagrove & Co Portsea, Portsmouth". Brass guard with Victorian crowned anchor cartouche. Folding rear panel. Brass lion mask pommel and backstrap. White shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Contained in its brass mounted, leather scabbard. Edge of bowl guard with "bullet/shrapnel" strike.
British 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper's Sword 32 1/4 inch, single edged, slightly curved blade with large fuller. Rear spine with maker "J Runkel Solingen". Steel, downturn quillon, double langets and stirrup knuckle bow. Steel backstrap with grip ears. Leather covered ribbed grip (minor damage). Contained in its steel scabbard with two loose hanging rings. Exterior with some surface rust.
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