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Lot 80
1845 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword by Wilkinson No. 7192, regulation blade etched and polished with crowned VR cipher amidst scrolls, regulation guard with folding side-guard, wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Blade 82 ½ cms. Good condition, gilding worn, scabbard creased.
Lot 67
Scarce British Victorian Royal Marine Artillery Officer’s sword c.1880, very long 88cm fighting blade, etched with ‘VR’ monogram, foliage, ‘Gibraltar’ battle honour, ‘Royal Marine Artillery’, etc., Tayler & Co, High St., Portsmouth maker’s name and address. Steel hilt lightly pitted, some wear to fish skin wrapping, wire binding missing. With original steel scabbard. Good condition.
Lot 18
^ North Indian Sword Shamshir Built for an Officer, Second Half of the 19th Century, curved single edge blade chiselled with rhyming couplets and with gold paint, regulation mameluke hilt with chiselled brass cross-piece and two piece ivory grips, in its iron scabbard now covered with snake skin, the mounts covered with gold paint. Blade 73 ½ cms. Good condition, some age wear.
Lot 49
3x Assorted 19th Century African Tribal Knives, the first Salampasu (head hunters) with swollen shaped blade of conventional form, carved wooden hilt with fluted pommel and bobbin carved grip; a Yaka tribal knife with slightly swollen blade cut with narrow fullers, skin covered grip and scabbard, the former with cage-work pommel and cylindrical iron finial; another Yaka tribal knife with conventional blade and skin covered hilt with brass studs, cage-work pommel and tall iron finial; and the iron shoe from a Masai lion spear. Average good condition.
Lot 83
1803 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword, broad curved single edge blade cut with a single fuller, regulation brass hilt with crowned GR cipher to knuckle guard, polished wooden grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Blade 70 ½ cms. Good untouched condition, well worn overall, chape missing.
Lot 79
Victorian 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers Piquet Weight Sword, regulation blade by Hawkes & Co etched with crowned VR cipher and royal arms amidst scrolls, regulation plated iron hilt, wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its leather filed service scabbard. Blade 81 ¼ cms. Good condition, some age wear overall.
Lot 85
Scarce Nicholas II Russian Army Officers Sword Shashka, slightly curved single edge plated blade cut with multiple fullers and with maker’s stamps at forte, and sharpened for field service, regulation brass stirrup hilt, crowned Imperial cypher to back of pommel, ribbed composition grips, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Blade 78 ¾ cms. Good untouched condition with some age wear.
Lot 66
Rare Battle of Waterloo Period P.1796 Heavy Cavalry Trooper’s Sword Issued to the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons, famous for their ‘Scotland For Ever’ charge at that battle alongside the Royal Scots Greys as part of the Union Brigade, good to very good condition 86cms pointed blade. Standard pattern hilt, one side ‘shaved off’ to prevent rubbing on the tunic, slight wear to the grip. Steel scabbard stamped on the front ‘6 a 24’, probably for ‘6th Dragoons “A” Troop Weapon No.42. Throat retaining screws missing. Excellent patina overall.
Lot 82
Victorian Naval Officers Sword, regulation blade by E&W SEAGROVE, The Hard, PORTSEA, etched with crowned anchor and royal arms amidst scrolls, regulation brass hilt with folding side-guard, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fish skin covered grip, bullion dress knot (worn), in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Blade 78 ¾ cms. Good condition, age worn and now covered with gold paint.
Lot 75
Netherlands Model 1852 Grenadiers Officers Sword by Carl Eickhorn, fine example having gilt crossguard with silvered flaming grenade to central diamond cartouche, acorn finial, guard with silvered crowned “W” cipher to the centre, leading to lion head pommel. Grip retains the original wire binding. Housed in its plated scabbard with single hanging ring. Slightly curved blade with fuller to back edge. Blade engraved with scroll having “YZERHOUWER” to centre, back edge engraved “REGIMENT GRENADIERS”, Carl Eickhorn makers trademark to base. Blade measures 85 cms, overall 101cms.
Lot 76
German NCO’s Dress Sword by WKC, steel dove head type sword with black celluloid grip covering. Housed in its steel scabbard with single hanging ring. Curved single edged blade with part fuller to back edge. WKC makers trade mark. Some surface staining to the blade. Blade 94cms, overall 110cms.
Lot 24
Afghan Khyber Knife, 19th Century, T-section blade, ribbed horn grips, brass gripstrap and ferule (one replaced with iron); and a decorative Syrian qama, 20th century, plain blade, wooden grips (one incomplete), in its brass mounted scabbard with mother of pearl inlaid central section. Blades 53cms and 54 ½ cms. Average good condition. (2 items)
Lot 87
Soviet Military Sword Shashka, regulation curved fullered single edge blade stamped F.W.7 R8653, regulation brass stirrup hilt stamped R8653, spiral fluted wooden grip, in its brass mounted khaki-painted scabbard with bayonet for the Nagant rifle. Overall 94 ½ cms, blade 80cms. Good condition, not old, we believe to be an excellent museum quality copy of a period sword.
Lot 55
Late 19th Century Dyak Head Hunter’s Sword Mandau, single edge blade swollen towards the tip, bone hilt carved with scrolls in relief (binding and hair tufts missing), in its 2 piece wooden scabbard with small panels carved with complex dragon designs, and with woven bamboo bindings. Good condition.
Lot 77
^ Late Victorian 1831 Pattern General Officers Mameluke Sword, polished regulation blade etched with crowned VR, royal arms, foliage and crossed sword and scabbard, regulation hilt with gilt brass mounts and two piece ivory grips, in its brass scabbard with two suspension rings. Overall 100cms, blade 86cms. Good condition, some small patches of corrosion to scabbard.
Lot 86
Early 20th Century Russian Military Sword Shashka, regulation curved fullered single edge plain blade, regulation brass mounts, spiral fluted wooden grip, in its brass mounted black-painted scabbard with a Nagant rifle bayonet, blade with screwdriver tip, hilt stamped DC9328. Overall 94cms, blade 80 ½ cms. Good condition.
Lot 197A
A 42INCH PATTERN FLINTLOCK VOLUNTEER BROWN BESS AND BAYONET, 42inch barrel, stepped lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts to include solid shaped side plate and oval escutcheon engraved WH No. 95, steel ramrod, stamped with the stocker's name in the ramrod channel ELLIOTT, complete with bayonet and scabbard.
Lot 282
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.
Lot 284
A MAGNIFICENT SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD OF THE LOYAL NORTH BRITONS VOLUNTEERS, 86.5cm clean fullered blade etched with a manufacturer's panel for A. FERARA, regulation steel hilt composed of scrolling flattened rounded bars united by a circular junction plate on either side pierced and decorated with a crowned thistle, finely chequered bun-shaped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker's panel for MEYER & QUELLER OF EDINBURGH, complete with scarlet faced chamois liner. See page 342 of Swords and Sword Makers of England and Scotland by Bezdek for a similar sword, also see page 203 of British Basket Hilted Swords by Mazansky for an identical sword (IE4) and page 198 (IC1) for another.
Lot 287
A 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH SILVER MOUNTED DIRK TO THE FIFE AND FORFARS, 25cm slender fullered blade, characteristic silver mounted hilt decorated with bands of scrolling foliage and flower heads, carved basket weave wooden grip, polished domed agate pommel, contained in its silver mounted leather scabbard decorated profusely and deeply with scrolling foliage, strapwork and hearts, the upper mount decorated with a dual crest emblematic of the Fife and Forfars, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match.
Lot 289
A 19TH CENTURY WHITE METAL MOUNTED SCOTTISH DIRK BY DRAKE, 30cm crisp blade profusely etched with thistles and a maker's panel for R. DRAKE 25 PICCADILLY LONDON, faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with carved basket weave wooden grip, set with white metal studs, pommel mount lacking but stone present, contained in its white metal mounted scabbard decorated with thistles, the upper mount with the figure of St Andrew with a saltire, the mid mount with entwined rose and thistle motif, the lower mount with a lion emerging from a coronet, complete with companion knife and fork, both lacking pommel mounts but one stone present.
Lot 292
A CASED BLACK WATCH OFFICER'S SCOTTISH REGIMENTAL DIRK, 29cm double fullered blade with faceted back edge and etched with the owner's initials R.M.F., gilt brass mounted hilt decorated with thistle sprays, the pommel set with a faceted stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with studs and carved with crossed swords and a bonnet to the fore and a thistle to the rear, contained in its gilt brass mounted scabbard decorated to match, the upper mount with regimental badge, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match, the scabbard mounts with maker's stamp for Wilson & Sharp of Edinburgh, contained in its blue velvet lined case with maker's trade label and owner's initials, together with a photograph of a Scottish Officer in dress uniform.
Lot 293
AN EDWARDIAN SWORD STICK TO THE SCOTTISH HORSE, 68cm flattened diamond section blade with traces of blued scroll decoration, characteristic carved horn handle the terminal in the form of a horse's foot applied with a gilt regimental badge, contained in its malacca effect scabbard, 90cm long over all.
Lot 303
A FINE GEORGIAN PERIOD SILVER HILTED IRISH PRESENTATION SABRE, 83.5cm curved blade by Osborn & Gunby, decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned GR cypher, Royal arms, stand of arms, a cherub and a mounted cavalry officer, the hallmarked silver hilt with stirrup form guard, mounted to either side with a serpent, these crawl to the top of the guard where they enter the mouth of a horse's head, lion's mask langets, silver wire bound ivory grip, contained in its hallmarked silver mounted black leather scabbard, the upper mount decorated with a stand of arms, maker's panel for Read of Dublin and a presentation panel NIL DESPERANDUM TEUERO DUCE ET AUSPICE TUERO - This SWORD is most respectfully Presented by the CORPS of small County Yeomanry to STANDISH GRADY ESQ their Captn in testimony of that Conduct which In this and in every situation of life has distinguished him in the esteem of his COUNTRY.
Lot 304
AN EXCEPTIONAL WILLIAM IV PRESENTATION SWORD TO WILLIAM BIRD BRODIE ESQUIRE, 82cm pipe backed blade with spear point profusely and finely decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, a figure of Britannia, Royal arms, WIVR cypher and the presentation inscription, PRESENTED TO WILLIAM BIRD BRODIE ESQR LIEUT COL OF THE SALISBURY VOLUNTEER INFANTRY BY THE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES UNDER HIS COMMAND AS A TOKEN OF THEIR ATTACHMENT, RESPECT AND ESTEEM AUGUST 21ST 1851, fine gilt classical stirrup hilt decorated with acanthus scrolls, acorns and oak leaves, carved ivory grip, contained in its finely engraved gilt scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage, flower heads and WIVR cypher.
Lot 305
AN ORNATE AGATE HILTED PRESENTATION SWORD TO LORD GRENVILLE BY SALTER, 84cm curved piped back blade profusely etched with damascus swirls within a Greek border, presentation inscription erased, maker's panel for Salter, ornate gilt crossguard decorated with acanthus scrolls and the family crest, one piece agate mameluke style grip, shoulder chipped, contained in its gilt panelled scabbard.
Lot 306
AN ORNATE GEORGIAN PRESENTATION SWORD TO CAPTAIN GEORGE SILVERTOP OF THE BYWELL YEOMANRY BY PROSSER, 80.5cm curved blade etched with the presentation inscription THIS SWORD PRESENTED, AS A TESTIMONY OF THE RESPECT AND ESTEEM, BY THE GUARD YEOMANRY CAVALRY TO CAPTAIN SILVERTOP THE LATE COMMANDANT 1818, patinated, ornate gilt "pretzel" hilt decorated and pierced with oak leaves, lion's heads and Medusa heads, contained in its pierced gilt panelled scabbard decorated with oak leaves, strap work and lion's masks, engraved with a maker's panel for Prosser.
Lot 307
AN EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY FRENCH OFFICER'S SWORD CIRCA 1830, 96cm curved blade with clipped back point, profusely etched with false damascus, the first third with etched grey ground over laid with ornate stands of arms and trophies in gilt, regulation gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, decorated with laurel leaves, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted steel scabbard.
Lot 310
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SPANISH CAVALRY SABRE OF THE ROYAL GUARD (?), 80cm sharply curved blade decorated along half of its length with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and laurel wreaths, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, white metal three-bar hilt inset with a partial solid guard, this engraved with the initials CV within a shield, surmounted by a crown and flanked by lion, the remainder of the hilt engraved and chiselled with stylised laurel leaves, the back strap further engraved with a pair of initials BV within an escutcheon, wire bound grip, contained in its white metal scabbard decorated to match and with leather inserts.
Lot 311
A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY PRESENTATION QUALITY SABRE BY PROSSER, 83cm sharply curved pipe-backed blade with clipped back spear point, etched with damascus style swirls and stylized calligraphy in the talismanic manner with traces of gilt highlights, copper gilt hilt, the langets cast and chased with the head of Medusa, dog's head quillons, tapering rope twist form copper gilt pommel, spirally fluted rhinoceros horn grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted scabbard decorated to match, the upper mount with maker's panel for Prosser. For a sword with similar characteristics see Wallis & Wallis 7th October 2009 Lot 55 and page 116 of the Price Guide to Antique Edged Weapons by Leslie Southwick. Please comply with CITES legislation.
Lot 312
A GEORGIAN PRESENTATION SWORD OF THE ATTORNEY'S CAVALRY BY PROSSER, 78cm curved blade decorated with stands of arms, Royal arms, a figure of Britannia, a further classical female figure, laurel wreaths and swags all on a gilt ground, further etched with a presentation panel THE GIFT OF THE SECOND TROOP OF THE ATTORNEY'S CAVALRY TO CHRISTOPHER ABBOTT ESQ.E THEIR CAPTAIN AS A MARK OF THEIR RESPECT AND ESTEEM, patination and staining, classically styled gilt hilt with square form D-shaped knuckle guard, the whole decorated with Roman imagery, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its shagreen covered copper gilt mounted wooden scabbard, the upper mount with maker's panel for PROSSER.
Lot 313
AN ORNATE GEORGIAN PRESENTATION SWORD BY RUNDELL BRIDGE & RUNDELL, 74.5cm sharply curved blade decorated with stands of arms, crowned GR cypher, Royal arms, a figure of Britannia, the motto Into whose hand this Sword is put its hop't will not fear Bunopart So draw me out I shine so clear and if I strike my foes may fear, further presentation panel Presented by the Newbattle Company of the Eastern Regt of Midlothian Volunteer Infantry, to David Wight Esqr their Captain, as a Mark of their Regard & Esteem. 1806., classically styled stirrup hilt decorated with acanthus scrolls, oak leaves and acorns, the langets decorated with stands of arms, copper simulated wire and ribbon bound grip, contained in its ornately mounted re-leathered scabbard, each mount finely engraved and decorated with acanthus leaf bouquets and featuring a central oval white metal plaque decorated with stands of arms, the upper mount with maker's panel. Formerly in the Collection of Charles Bremner Hogg Jackson.
Lot 314
A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO LT GENERAL SIR JOHN CRADDOCK, 81cm fullered blade decorated with stands of arms, the Royal Arms, crowned GR cypher and a figure of Britannia, the whole highlighted in gilt and set upon a blued ground, fading and wear, regulation gilt hilt with folding side guard, D-shaped knuckle guard, urn shaped pommel and silver wire bound grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, the locket engraved with a maker's panel WRIGHT Sword Cutler No. 72 St James's Strt London, the opposing side decorated with the crest of Sir John Cradock, the scabbard leather incised with geometric designs and stamped with the Prince of Wales Feathers.
Lot 315
A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 80.5cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads, a stand of arms and a rampant lion in the East India Company fashion, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow, folding side guard, urn pommel, white metal wrapped wire effect grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 316
A VICTORIAN CORONATION PAGE'S SWORD BY KETTLE, 55.5cm slightly curved blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and a maker's panel for H. KETTLE 41 CONDUIT ST. HANOVER SQUARE LONDON, gilt hilt, the recurved crossguard with dog's head terminals, horse's head pommel set with a garnet, plain ivory grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted vellum wrapped wooden scabbard, the upper mount with maker's panel.
Lot 318
A 1788 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER'S SABRE TO THE DEVON LIGHT DRAGOONS, 85.5cm curved blade by J. J. Runkel Solingen, engraved at the forte DEVON LIGHT DRAGOONS within a panel to either side, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard engraved B/9 and decorated with a stylised union flag. Some perforation to the scabbard.
Lot 321
A SCARCE GRENADIER GUARDS OFFICER'S SPADROON, 80.5cm flattened diamond section blade by Runkel, characteristic copper hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow supported by two scrolling side bars, one set with two flaming grenades, the looping side guard also incorporating a flaming grenade, urn-shaped pommel, wire bound grip, contained in its copper mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 322
A GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SPADROON BY SALTER, 81cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with stands of arms, Royal arms and a crowned GR cypher, further marked POR DIOS POR LA LEY and Y POR EL REY, ornate copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow, the heart shaped guard with shell decoration, fluted spherical pommel, copper wire bound grip, contained in its engraved copper mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker's panel, the lower mount a replacement.
Lot 324
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 326
OF WATERLOO AND KING'S GERMAN LEGION INTEREST - AN ENGLISH OFFICER'S HORSE'S HEAD POMMEL SWORD, 75.5cm pipe backed blade, gilt stirrup hilt decorated with acanthus scrolls, horse's head pommel, gilt wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard, engraved U: LINSINGEN S/I U: ESTORF 27Mz 1816. Unfortunately the list for the King's German Legion contains several Linsingens and Estrofs with the same initials.
Lot 331
A RARE AND UNUSUAL 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, 88cm blade with spear point, retaining most of its original polish, regulation pierced steel disc hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, leather covered wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard. This scarce example of the sought after Heavy Cavalry Disc Hilt appears significantly smaller and lighter in proportions, perhaps for an NCO.
Lot 333
AN 1803 PATTERN GRENADIER GUARDS OFFICER'S SWORD BY OSBORN, 72.5cm blade decorated with a Grenadier and flaming grenades, foliage, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher and the Royal arms, stamped GG, regulation pierced copper hilt, buckled, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 335
A SCARCE BENGAL RIFLES OFFICER'S SWORD, 82.5cm pipe-backed blade with spear point by WEBB, etched with laurel wreaths, stands of arms, crowned BENGAL RIFLE, strung bugle horn and the East India Company rampant lion emblem, regulation steel Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
Lot 336
A VICTORIAN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 91cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, maker's initials for Gardiner & Co. further etched with owners crest and motto LUX IN TENEBRIS and entwined owner's initials (SHF), regulation three-bar steel hilt, ribbed fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. The crest is that of the Scottish Family Fullerton - a member of that family served with the Warwickshire Regiment, The Royal Irish Lancers and the 13th Hussars - Grey D'Estoteville Herbert Fullerton - although the initials do not correspond.
Lot 337
A VICTORIAN ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER'S 1821 PATTERN SWORD, 90cm blade by MOLE & SONS, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and regimental devices, regulation steel three-bar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip. Note the quality of the etching is higher than usual and the rayskin has not been polished smooth, remaining chunky, no scabbard.
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