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Lot 303
Second World War period trench art type stiletto knife with family provenance suggesting made by a Sargeant Major John Herold of the Royal Engineers on the beach at Dunkirk whilst waiting to be rescued. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) Good condition although some wear, no damage. 25.5cm overall including scabbard approx.
Lot 119
AN AMERICAN MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD, 81cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, US., an eagle and the motto PLURIBUS UNUM, regulation pierced brass hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and the initials US, loose wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted metal scabbard.
Lot 120
AN AMERICAN MODEL 1860 CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 88.5cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, U.S. and an eagle, regulation three-bar brass hilt decorated with laurel leaves, minor cracking, loose wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
Lot 122
AN AMERICAN PRESENTATION SWORD, 76cm blade by SPARTAN etched with scrolling foliage, eagles, stands of arms and US, presentation panel to Walter C Berner, regulation three-bare steel hilt, bakelite grip, contained in its steel scabbard engraved Presented to W C Berner by enlisted men of Co. D 113th Infantry June 1 1935, together with an Imperial German sword etched In Treue Fest to either side, associated scabbard. (2) Walter Berner was the President of A. V. Berner & Co, a New York based freight company, he was also went on to become a Lt Colonel. The 113th Infantry were the New Jersey National Guard.
Lot 125
A MAGNIFICENT AND LARGE EXHIBITION QUALITY BOWIE KNIFE, 35.5cm clipped back blade stamped MANSON SHEFFIELD at the forte and with the UNION handshake emblem, white metal mounted hilt, the crossguard composed of two opposing heads facing the pommel, reeded wooden grip set with a white metal escutcheon to either side, one of coffin form and one of shield form, bold horse's head pommel, contained in its white metal mounted red Morocco leather scabbard with gilt Greek key border and central foliate spray. The large size of this piece, 55.5cm over all, combined with the quality would suggest that it was either an exhibition piece, display piece or special commission. Manson of Sheffield was a prolific supplier of cutlery hilted Bowie knives in the 19th Century.
Lot 18
A .650 CALIBRE PATTERN 42 PERCUSSION CONSTABULARY CARBINE 26.5inch barrel, fitted beneath with a Lovell's catch, border engraved lock stamped 1854 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the stock stamped ICR the butt plate tang stamped M.33 over S.B.C, steel ramrod, complete with bayonet and scabbard.
Lot 208
A BALKAN SHORT SWORD, 48.5cm fullered blade with clipped back point engraved with the crescent moon face and stars at the forte, characteristic carved wooden hilt with steel mounts, splits, contained in its leather scabbard, together with a composite dagger and a momento mori dagger, traces of etched and blued decoration to the blade. (3)
Lot 209
A 17TH CENTURY DUAL KNIFE SET IN STUMPWORK CASE, the first knife with 11.5cm blade, struck with maker and region marks of a dagger and cross, foliate gold damascene decorated collar, rubbed, fine pierced filigree work pommel, grip lacking, tang with brass wrap, the second knife bearing identical markings and decoration, lacking tang wrap and pommel, contained in a stumpwork wrapped wooden scabbard, worn, decorated with foliage and flower heads and what appears to be a stylised mitre or church spire to either side. The brass wrap to the tang that exists on the first knife may suggest the handles were of rock crystal.
Lot 249
A ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS OFFICER'S BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 82cm fullered blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 58769 for 1921, etched with thistles, regimental motifs and owner's name P.H. MC.MONAGLE, regulation plated basket hilt composed of flattened bars united by heart pierced junction plates, contained in its field service scabbard complete with chamois liner and tassle, together with a plated basket hilt, worn, and an empty sporran tin. (3)
Lot 250
A THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK, 36cm blade struck with three marks that bear a resemblance to government marks of a crown over an inverted arrow, characteristic brass mounted hilt, the grip carved with Celtic knotwork, flattened spherical brass pommel cap, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard with linear and saltire decoration. Companion knife and fork absent.
Lot 251
A CLEAN GVR HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm fullered blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 47261, etched with scrolling thistle sprays, crowned HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY and crowned GVR cypher, 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 conventional crossguard.
Lot 254
A 1ST BN ROYAL SCOTS OFFICER'S SGEAN DUBH, 10.5cm fullered blade with clipped back rounded tip and faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with carved basket weave wooden grip, set with polished studs, faceted clear pommel stone, the reverse of the grip set with a white metal and enamel regimental badge, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount engraved 1ST BATTN 1899-1900 SOUTH AFRICA.
Lot 260
A 20TH CENTURY SCOTTISH PIPER'S DIRK, 30cm blade crudely etched with scrolling foliage and thistles and stamped MOLE at the forte, white metal mounted hilt with carved basket weave wooden grip set with studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, together with three chassepot bayonets with scabbards. The dirk probably a copy. (4)
Lot 267
A 2ND LIFE GUARDS OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD BY PROSSER, 83.5cm blade finely etched with a crowned flaming grenade over regimental devices, laurel wreaths and a maker's panel to either side, regulation four-bar brass hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and flaming grenades, wire bound fishskin grip, some losses, contained in its steel scabbard with single suspension ring.
Lot 268
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABRE, 83cm curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, Royal arms, crowned GR cypher and a cavalry officer, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, edge nicks, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
Lot 269
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 83.5cm curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and cavalry officer on horseback, the whole highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, edge nicks, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
Lot 270
A CLEAN 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABRE, 83cm curved blade etched with scrolling foliage, classical figures, a cavalry officer, stands of arms and a figure of Britannia, further etched in script Thos. Gill's Warranted Never To Fail 1798, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed leather covered wooden grip, some losses and chips, contained in its steel scabbard, one suspension mount and ring lacking.
Lot 271
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABRE, 74.5cm curved blade etched with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher, crowned Royal arms and a small maker's panel for WOOLLEY & SARGANT, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard with square drag, lower suspension ring lacking.
Lot 273
A 1796 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, 82.5cm heavily sharpened curved blade struck with an Ordnance mark at the forte and with a balance mark and maker's name GILL on the back edge, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed wooden grip, worn and split, contained in its steel scabbard, patinated.
Lot 274
A 1796 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, 83.5cm curved blade struck with an Ordnance mark at the forte and with the maker's mark THOS CRAVEN on the back edge, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard. grey staining to blade and nicks, scabbard pitted and holed.
Lot 276
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD, 80cm flattened diamond section blade with short central fuller, regulation copper hilt with boat shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, ovoid pommel, ribbed wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Guard loose. While all the characteristics of this pattern of sword are present, there is a possibility that this is in fact a general officer's sword of the same period.
Lot 277
A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 80.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, an infantry Officer, crowned GR cypher and Woolley & Deakin's Improved Steel on the back edge, traces of gilt highlights, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, wire embossed white metal grip wrap, urn-shaped pommel, contained in a re-leathered scabbard with replacement chape, the throat with maker's name of D Fraser, together with a chamois shoulder belt and plate.
Lot 280
A SCARCE 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm curved blade by Runkel, decorated with floral sprays, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher, crowned Royal arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, rubbed, regulation pierced gilt hilt incorporating a crowned GR cypher, bold lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard complete with knot.
Lot 281
AN 1803 PATTERN LIGHT COMPANY OFFICER'S SWORD, 71.5cm curved blade decorated with floral sprays, crowned GR cypher and the Royal arms, all with traces of gilt highlights on a blued ground, regulation pierced copper gilt hilt incorporating a strung bugle horn over a crowned GR cypher, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker's panel for Collins 52 Strand. Patination and pitting towards the tip of the blade and stud lacking from upper mount, chape worn and a contemporary brass replacement.
Lot 282
AN 1803 PATTERN LIGHT COMPANY OFFICER'S SWORD, 73.5cm curved blade etched with a small panel GILL'S WARRANTED, regulation pierced copper gilt hilt incorporating a strung bugle horn over a crowned GR cypher, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker's panel. Scabbard leather creased above the chape, blade retains some original polish.
Lot 283
AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 72.5cm curved blade decorated with floral sprays, crowned GR cypher and the Royal arms, regulation pierced copper gilt hilt incorporating a crowned GR cypher, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted scabbard, the upper mount with frog stud.
Lot 284
A GEORGIAN OFFICER'S MAMELUKE, 75cm curved blade with traces of etched decoration to include GR cypher and Royal arms, characteristic copper hilt with flower and barleycorn decoration, two-piece riveted ebonised wooden grip, chip and splits, contained in its brass scabbard with maker's panel for JOHNSTON OF LONDON, complete with knot. Throat insert lacking.
Lot 289
A GEORGIAN SABRE, 63cm sharply curved blade with traces of etched damascus decoration and inlaid in gold to either side of the forte with panels containing inscriptions in Arabic, brass stirrup hilt with beak pommel, repaired, ribbed horn grip with elements of wire binding, contained in its steel scabbard, one ring lacking.
Lot 290
A GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SABRE, 74cm sharply curved blade, double edged towards the tip, etched with roses, thistles and shamrock, crowned GR cypher, crowned Royal arms, a stand of arms, a figure of Britannia, a coiled serpent and maker's name JAMES WOOLLEY, all highlighted in gilt, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound leather covered wooden grip, some losses, contained in its steel scabbard, patinated and holed.
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