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Lot 221
An Indian sword (tulwar), curved blade of shamshir type 30.5 in.; gilt-steel hilt of Indo-Muslim form with short quillons, swollen grip, disc pommel, and a knuckle bow terminating in a lotus bud; red fabric covered scabbard with gilt copper mounts. Provenance: The collection of Edward Croft-Murray CBE (1907-1980).
Lot 223
λ An eastern sword (shamshir), curved blade of watered steel 31 in.; hilt of kilij type with rhinoceros horn grip terminating in a bulbous hooked pommel, gilt metal cross piece relief decorated in the European manner with trophies of arms amid foliage; scabbard with silver-gilt mounts comprising a long locket and chape and a central band, repousse decoration involving martial trophies with trumpets and drums amid foliage, Greece or Ottoman Balkans. Provenance: The collection of Edward Croft-Murray CBE (1907-1980).
Lot 226
Two Indian swords (tulwar), each with characteristic steel hilt having short button terminal quillons and disc pommels: the first with 31.5 in. blade inlaid with inscription in gold, the hilt profusely decorated with flower heads in gold koftgari, fluted grip and serpentine knuckle bow; the other with broad 31 in. blade, plain hilt with knuckle bow and pineapple finial to the pommel, leather covered scabbard. [2]
Lot 227
A Omani sword (kattara), double edged blade 32.5 in. with rounded tip; silver repousse mounted hilt with leather grip; leather covered scabbard with silver repousse mounts en suite to the hilt and comprising locket, chape and four bands, the first and second bands with suspension rings and a short leather strap.
Lot 231
A fine Indian dagger (katar), triangular wootz steel blade 8.5 in. with broad converging fullers and swollen point, steel hilt embellished allover with a geometric and foliate design in gold koftgari, slender side bars, double transverse grips swelling at the mid-points, later red fabric covered scabbard.
Lot 236
λ A massive Persian dagger (jambiya), curved double edged watered steel blade 23 in. with swollen point and broad fullers forming a medial ridge, forte chiseled with kneeling figures and fruit in bowls to a silver koftgari border; horn hilt of waisted form; steel scabbard chiseled over its entire surface with panels inhabited by kneeling figures, wild beasts and foliage, a band of text at the mouth.
Lot 240
South Indian edged weapons (4): a dagger (chillanum), double edged blade 26.5 in., iron hilt with long crosspiece echoed by the form of the pommel, hide scabbard; another dagger (chillanum), double-curved blade, iron hilt with down-swept arms at top and base and with a ball pommel, hide scabbard; a South Indian sword, slender spatulate blade 38 in. iron hilt with swollen grip and flaring pommel; and another sword (firangi), slender single edged blade with so-called 'Hindu-basket; hilt. [4]
Lot 244
Three Indonesian daggers (kris), the first with flamboyant blade 14.5 in, wooden hilt of garuda type, the stem of the scabbard clad in embossed brass; the next with straight blade 12 in., scabbard with up-swept top; the last with flamboyant blade 13.25 in., oval poly-chrome painted scabbard top; together with an Indian souvenir knife and a weighted turned wood priest. [5]
Lot 251
A collection of small swords, comprising: an 18th century smallsword, hollow triangular-section blade 32 in. and marked 'I.G.B.', cast steel hilt with classical scenes in relief, leather scabbard (lacking chape) with engraved steel locket with loose ring and frog stud; another smallsword, slender blade 27.25 in., brass hilt of characteristic form, fragmentary scabbard with brass locket and chape; another smallsword, hollow triangular-section blade 32.25 in., brass hilt with moulded borders and fluted pommel and quillon block; another, of small proportions, brass shell guard embossed with scenes of revelry; together with a British court sword, late 18th/ early 19th century, cut steel hilt, shagreen covered part scabbard with steel locket and collar (lacking chape); and a continental court or dress sword, blade 31.75 in. etched and blued at the forte, relief decorated brass hilt with arms to the outer shell (possibly Savoy). [6]
Lot 252
Four European swords: a small sword, 18th century, hollow triangular-section blade 31.5 in., silver hilt with chiseled and pierced double shell guard embellished with martial trophies, part scabbard (missing chape); a British 1845 pattern infantry officer's sword, etched blade with stag's head crest and initials 'E.M.', steel scabbard; Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry: a British 1897 pattern infantry officer's sword, George V, light model blade etched with regimental title and battle honours, by Wilkinsons and numbered 32175, regulation hilt, leather covered scabbard (lacking shoe); and a Continental or U.S. style cavalry sword, slender curved blade, brass multi-bar hilt, horn grip, steel scabbard. [4] Provenance: The collection of Edward Croft-Murray CBE (1907-1980).
Lot 254
A British 1885 pattern cavalry trooper's sword, fullered blade 34.5 in., sheet steel guard with 'Maltese Cross' piercing, replacement wooden grips, steel scabbard; together with two Mexican cavalry trooper's swords, slightly curved blades 33.25 in., Republic of Mexico markings to the ricassos, brass three bar hilts, steel scabbards. [3]
Lot 257
A British 1856 pattern/ Mk I drummer's sword, brass cruciform hilt with unit marking '5_7 R.F. DRS' (possibly 57th Regiment of Foot Drummers), brass mounted leather scabbard; together with an 1895 pattern/ Mk II drummer's sword, brass hilt with smooth grip and various struck-out markings, brass mounted leather scabbard. [2]
Lot 260
Six 19th century continental military edged weapons: a French cavalry officer's sword with cut-down blade 23.5 in., ornate brass hilt with reeded knuckle bow and ebonised grips; a scaled down sword of 1831 artillery type, by Coulaux of Klingenthal, bi-fullered blade 19.5 in., cast brass hilt, brass mounted leather scabbard, possibly a Cadet's example; a French infantry sidearm of briquet type, First Empire period marking, brass mounted scabbard; another similar, possibly Belgian; and two French model 1866 Chassepot bayonets, steel scabbards [6]
Lot 261
A 19th century British constabulary pattern hanger, broad curved blade marked 'W. PARKER WARRANTED', brass stirrup hilt, brass mounted leather scabbard; together with a 19th century German hunting sword, blade 17.5 in., brass hilt with foliate shell and acorn terminal quillons, stag horn grip, brass mounted leather scabbard. [2]
Lot 262
German States: five brass hilted infantry sidearms: Prussian model 1852, straight spear point blade 25 in., hilt with S-curve guard and half spiral-fluted grip, associated leather scabbard; Saxon model 1845 or similar (3), heavy hatchet point blades, scroll terminal quillons and ribbed grips; Prussian model 1864, slightly curved blade, S-curve guard and beaked pommel, associated scabbard. [5]
Lot 270
Eight 19th century British bayonets: a pattern 1860 (bar on barrel) short rifle bayonet with yataghan style blade and steel mounted scabbard; another similar; two Whitworth short rifle bayonets; three Sappers and Miners pattern Lancaster bayonets, and a pattern 1879 artillery bayonet with saw backed blade and steel knuckle bow (new production type). [8]
Lot 274
A quantity of edged weapons, comprising: two British pattern 1888 bayonets, an India bayonet in scabbard with canvas frog, a Ross bayonet, two Japanese Arisaka bayonets in steel scabbards, an Argentine model 1891 bayonet in steel scabbards, another in associated steel mounted leather scabbard; an Argentine model 1909 bolo sidearm in steel scabbard. [9]
Lot 276
A quantity of bayonets, comprising: a Swiss model 1889, in steel scabbard with leather strap; a Swiss model 1899; a Swiss model 1918, steel scabbard; a Norwegian bayonet; a Belgian model 1924 export bayonet, in steel scabbard; a Spanish model 1913 bayonet in steel mounted leather scabbard; two U.S. bayonets with synthetic grips and scabbards; and another bayonet with alloy hilt and associated scabbard of British 1907 type. [9]
Lot 282
Artillery Volunteers: a British pattern 1821 officer's sword, blade etched with volunteer title and artillery motifs, named for Firmin, steel three bar hilt, steel scabbard; together with a Prussian artillery sword, narrow fullered blade 30.5 in. plated steel guard pierced into a lattice. [2]
Lot 49
Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta: a group of insignia comprising: neck badge, silver gilt and enamel, elaborate suspension involving an openwork crown and a trophy of arms, stamped '925', black ribbon, in a fitted case with vacant space for a dress miniature and a lapel badge, minor enamel scuffing, nearly extremely fine, a silver gilt and enamel breast star, stamped '925', pin loop bent, nearly extremely fine; and a dress sword by Wilkinsons, numbered 022, gilt-metal cruciform hilt with enamelled cross to the grip, gilt brass mounted leather scabbard. [3]
Lot 201
A Victorian infantry pattern sword, with cypher to the hilt, etched blade and brass scabbard, 103cm long, together with a Royal Artillery officer's sword, with a steel hilt and snakeskin grip, 106cm long (2)Condition report: Brass tarnished and scratched, grip worn, leather case and scabbard with light scratches, grip possibly renewed
Lot 212
A Second World War Japanese officer's sword, with a single edged blade, cast and pierced tsuba and a bound shagreen handle, together with a similar Katana, 65.5cm blade length, and a Japanese flag with script, 70 x 97cm (3)Extract from Captain Peter Toole's account of his experience in the 1944-45 Burma campaign: 'Along the road we came across the remains of an HQ of some sort. Our infantry had passed through to consolidate the position leaving the site open for booty-seekers. I found two Jap swords and a flag, By the time I got back to the company, word had got round and the infantry, quite properly, felt the swords were their's as trophies for capturing the position. Phil Hatch adjudicated, they kept one, I the other and the flag.'Condition report: Sword tarnishing and minor rusting to blade, indentations to blade, mount missing to scabbard and minor wear and blemishes. Katana has damage to handle, rusted blade with indentations to edge, flag has staining and tears.The example with the bound handle has character marks to the tang, please see the additional images. The other example has two pins to the hilt, unfortunately, due to oxidisation these are very stiff and we have not been able to remove the hilt to access the tang. Please see images.Knocks and chips to the edge of each blade. Both with oxidisation to the blades. Both oxidised with notches out of the edges
Lot 7017
Zwei Kreta-Messer, 19. Jhdt. Beide Messer mit kräftigen Rückenklingen, die eine terzseitig mit fein kalligraphierter Inschrift und quartseitig mit floraler Ätzung und Datierung. Beide Messer mit getriebenen Griffzwingen und -schienen aus Silber und Eisen, vernietete Griffschalen aus Elfenbein bzw. Bein. Jeweils in lederbezogenen Holzscheiden. Unterschiedliche Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren. Länge 33 und 38 cm.Achtung - Versand in Nicht-EU-Staaten unterliegt CITES Regularien.Zustand: II -Two Cretan knives, 19th century Both knives with sturdy, single-edged blades, one with a delicate inscription in calligraphy on the obverse and floral etching and date on the reverse. Both knives with chased grip ferrules and straps in silver and iron, riveted ivory and bone grip scales respectively. Each in a leather-covered wooden scabbard. Different traces of age and use. Length 33 and 38 cm.Attention - shipping to non-EU countries subject to CITES.Condition: II -
Lot 7018
Korallenbesetzter Kilic, osmanisch, 19. Jhdt. Typisch geformte Klinge aus Damaststahl mit geschnittenem Rücken, ausgeprägtem Jelman und Goldtausia auf Terz- und Quartseite sowie dem geschnittenen Klingenrücken. Versilberte Hilze mit Filigrandekor und reichem Besatz aus Korallen und Türkisen. En suite verzierte Scheide aus Kupferblech, rückseitige Schriftkartusche, zwei bewegliche Trageringe. Länge 87 cm.Zustand: II -An Ottoman kilij set with corals, 19th century The typically shaped blade in Damascus steel with a chiselled spine, pronounced yelman and gold inlays on the obverse, reverse and the chased back of the blade. Filigree on the silver-plated grip, lavishly set with corals and turquoises. The copper foil scabbard embellished en suite, an inscription cartouche on the reverse, two movable suspension rings. Length 87 cm.Condition: II -
Lot 7024
Silbergefasste Djambia, osmanisch, 19. Jhdt. Gekrümmte zweischneidige Klinge, stellenweise etwas narbig. Getriebenes Silbergefäß mit floralem und Trophäendekor. En suite dekorierte Scheide. Länge 61 cm.Zustand: II -An Ottoman silver-mounted jambia, 19th century The curved, double-edged blade with patches of light pitting. The hammered silver hilt with floral and trophy ornaments. En suite decorated scabbard. Length 61 cm.Condition: II -
Lot 7049
Silbertauschierter Kinzal, Kaukasus, Ende 19. Jhdt. Zweischneidige Klinge mit beidseitiger Gratung und abgesetztem Ansatz. Griffschalen aus dunklem Horn, die eisernen Griffnieten schauseitig mit erhabenen Silbertauschierungen dekoriert. Mit feinem Chagrinleder bezogene hölzerne Scheide, die eiserne Tragespange und der Knauf mit erhaben in Silber tauschiertem Rankendekor. Beimesser fehlt. Länge 52 cm.Zustand: I - IIA Caucasian silver-inlaid kindjal, late 19th century Double-edged blade with fullers on both sides and offset root. The grip scales made of dark horn, the iron grip rivets embellished with raised silver inlays on the front. The wooden scabbard covered in fine shagreen leather, the iron suspension bar and pommel with raised, decorative tendrils inlaid in silver. The by-knife has been lost. Length 52 cm.Condition: I - II
Lot 7068
Kinzal, Persien, 19. Jhdt. Zweischneidige Klinge mit mittigem Zug, daneben beidseitig zwei flache Hohlkehlen mit reicher, vollflächiger floraler Goldtausia, Schneiden etwas beschliffen. Typisch geformter Griff aus fein geschnittenem Eisen mit leichter, etwas beriebener Goldtausia. En suite gearbeitete Scheide mit figuralem und floralem Dekor. Länge 53 cm.Zustand: II -A Persian kindjal, 19th century The double-edged blade with a central groove, flanked on both sides by two shallow fullers, covered in lavish floral gold inlays, the cutting edges somewhat ground. The finely chased iron grip of characteristic shape with simple, slightly abraded gold inlays. The scabbard decorated en suite with figurative and floral décor. Length 53 cm.Condition: II -
Lot 7078
Goldtauschierter Prunktulwar, 18. Jhdt. Leicht geschwungene Rückenklinge aus Wootz-Damast mit angedeuteter Ferse, terzseitig entlang des Klingenrückens sowie am Ansatz ausführliche Inschrift, die sich auf die Herrscher der seinerzeit indischen Provinz Sindh bezieht, beidseitig dazu je ein Medaillon, im Ortbereich leicht narbig. Typisch geformtes Gefäß mit langem Mitteleisen und vollflächiger Goldtausia. Samtbezogene Scheide mit vergoldetem Ortblech. Länge 93 cm.Zustand: II -A magnificent Indian gold-inlaid tulwar, 18th century The slightly curved, single-edged blade forged in wootz-Damascus with indicated heel, a lengthy inscription on the obverse running along the back of the blade and at the root, referring to the rulers of Sindh, at that time an Indian province, with a medallion on each side, light pitting at the chape. The hilt of characteristic shape with a long crosspiece and lavish gold inlays. The velvet-covered scabbard with a gilt chape. Length 93 cm.Condition: II -
Lot 203
A GOOD PATTERN 1897 BRITISH INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD WITH DEDICATION INSCRIPTION, UNSIGNED, no visible serial number, dated for 1911, with straight spear-point 32 3/4in. blade etched with arabesques, crowns and coat of arms, 'GRV' device, broad blind fullers, nickel-plated half basket hilt pierced with honeysuckle leaves and the device of 'GRV', the outer face of the thumb-guard inscribed 'PRESENTED TO F.S. FLETCHER ESQ. BY THE MEMBERS OF THE SERG'TS MESS, Ist C.B.R.F. 16.10.1911', sharkskin grip with wire binding, chequered back-strap and domed pommel, complete with its leather field knot, leather scabbard and nickel-plated dress scabbard (minor spot-stains only). This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
Lot 204
A JAPANESE WORLD WAR TWO SHIN-GUNTO MOUNTED KATANA WITH SIGNED BLADE, the 26in. blade almost certainly a smith-made arsenal example (some mild speckled staining), the 'hamon' barely visible but extending around the kissaki, silver washed 'habaki', cast carved and moulded 'tsuba', signature to both sides of tang, push-button scabbard lock, cotton bound ray-skin covered 'tsuka' and leather covered 'saya', 39 3/4in. overall, weight in scabbard approx. 3 7/8lbs.. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
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