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Click here to subscribeRegimentally Marked Imperial German Mauser 1871/84 Bayonet, good example with two piece slab wooden grips with steel rivet mounts. Short pattern cross guard with muzzle ring. Rear of the guard is stamped “B.9. R.12.197” and the other side “24626”. Housed in the original leather scabbard with steel mounts. Single edged blade with fuller to the back edge. Blade marked “SIMSON & CO SUHL”. Blade measures 25cms, overall 40 ½ cms.
Scarce Imperial German Seitengewehr Model 1898 Mauser Bayonet with Regimental Etched Blade of Oldenburg Infantry Regiment Nr 91, fine example of the long model mauser bayonet with two piece wooden slab grips and parade style plated pommel and crossguard. Housed in its original leather and steel mounted scabbard with brown leather bayonet frog attached. Evidence of a makers stamp to the reverse of the bayonet frog and also stamped with “BA IX”. Blade being a piped back example with early WKC makers trade mark to the base. The blade is etched with foliage and trophy of arms to one side and the other side with foliage and a panel having the gothic script regimental details of “Oldenb. Infant. Rgt. No 91.”. Some light surface marks and scuffing to the blade plating. The leather scabbard has splits to the same section either side, possibly caused by mounting at one time. These regimental presentation pieces were often purchased by enlisted ranks and one year volunteers once they had finished service in the regiment as a memory of their service. The blade measures 52 ½ cms, overall 67 ¾ cms.
Scarce Imperial German Seitengewehr Model 1898 Mauser Bayonet with Regimental Etched Blade of Westfallen-Jager Battalion No 7, fine example of the long model mauser bayonet with two piece wooden slab grips and parade style plated pommel and crossguard. Housed in its original leather and steel mounted scabbard with large un-dated brown leather bayonet frog attached. Blade being a piped back example with early Carl Eickhorn, Solingen makers trade mark to the base. The blade is etched with hunting scenes to one side and the other side with hunting scenes and a blued panel having the gothic script regimental details of “Westf. Jager Bataillon No7”. Some light surface marks to the blade and some light scuffing to the leather scabbard but otherwise a good example. These regimental presentation pieces were often purchased by enlisted ranks and one year volunteers once they had finished service in the regiment as a memory of their service. The blade measures 52 ½ cms, overall 67 ¾ cms.
Imperial German Ersatz All Steel Bayonet, good example of the standard Mauser ersatz bayonet which retains much of its original field grey paint finish to both the hilt and the scabbard. Attached to the scabbard is the original leather bayonet frog and bayonet troddel. The reverse of the bayonet frog stamped “B.A.X.I—“. Mostly single edged knife blade with acceptance stamp at the forte. Blade measures 29 ½ cms, overall 45 ½ cms. Some areas of paint loss and wear but generally a good untouched example.
Imperial German Ersatz Bayonet, well worn and heavily rusted exterior. The bayonet is complete with the original metal scabbard. The un-marked single edged blade with fuller to the back edge which actually remains in good condition compared to the exterior of the bayonet. The blade measures 31 ¼ cms, overall 45 ½ cms. Accompanied by a long model WW1 Turkish Mauser bayonet complete with its original leather and steel mounted scabbard. The blade slightly shortened and rounded tip. Turkish markings to the blade and hilt. Blade 46cms, overall 59 ½ cms. (2 items)
Imperial German Cavalry Officers Blue, Gilt and Damascus Presentation Sword, fine example of a grosser hilt pattern officers dress sabre with fine deep relief of oak leaves to the knuckle bow, leading to lion head with inset ruby coloured glass eyes and relief to the back strap. Grip retains the original wire binding. Cavalry pattern crossed swords and lances to the langet with the reverse having knights helmet relief and blank shield. Housed in its original blued steel scabbard with single hanging ring. Leather and bullion portepee attached to the hilt. Curved piped back blade with artificial Damascus decoration, the top section of the blade with double sided blue and gilt panels. One side is etched with the presentation “Fahnrich v.Mosch seinem verhrten Schiffner”. The reverse side of the blade is etched with trophies of arms and foliage. Under the langet is stamped “Damaststahl”. Blade has makers details to the spine of Gustav Schernick, Berlin. Some light areas of spotting near to the tip and slight areas of the blue and gilt loss but generally still a very good example. Blade measures 83cms, overall 100cms.
Third Reich SA Dress Dagger by Arthur Shuttelhoffer & Co Solingen-Wald, very good example of a late RZM type dress dagger for the SA. Complete with the original brown wooden grip having enamelled SA device and SA eagle emblem. Plated exterior fittings and RZM style scabbard. The double edged blade is etched with the motto “Alles fur Deutschland” in gothic script and the reverse side has RZM makers code for Arthur Shuttelhoffer & Co Solingen-Wald (RZM M7/13). The blade shows some light wear but generally is a very good condition example. The blade measures 22cms, overall 37 ½ cms.
Third Reich NSKK Dress Dagger by Paul Weyersberg & Co Solingen, wooden grip with nickel silver eagle and enamel SA device inserted. Some small chips to the front of the grip and a large chip to the reverse. Lower cross guard with some areas of plating lifting. Housed in its blackened scabbard with both top and bottom mounts. Double edged blade with standard “Alles fur Deutschland” motto. Reverse of the blade with RZM makers code, M7/43 for Paul Weyersberg & Co, Solingen. Some light surface staining but generally the blade is in good condition. Blade measures 22cms, overall 37cms.
WW2 German Army Officers Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn Solingen, good untouched example having the original dark orange celluloid grip, pommel with oak leaves relief and army eagle form cross guard. Original bullion dress portepee attached to the cross guard. Housed in the original scabbard. Attached to the scabbard is an original set of velvet backed brocade hanging straps with metal clips. Plain double edged blade with Carl Eickhorn makers trade mark to the forte. The blade measures 25 ½ cms, overall 40cms. Generally good condition, the dress portepee has frayed and worn.
Interesting Captured WW2 German Army Officers Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn, an interesting example of a standard pattern German army officers dress dagger with deep orange celluloid grip, standard pommel and army cross guard. Housed in its polished scabbard with two hanging rings. The blade has been beautifully engraved, probably by a German blade manufacturer, “Captured at Dusseldorf by Capt P.F. COLLINS”, the reverse of the blade has a engraved panel with foliage and the Eickhorn trade mark. The blade remains in excellent overall condition. Blade measures 25 ¼ cms, overall 39 ½ cms. It was common practice after the war for the German dagger manufacturers to sell spare daggers and accessories to allied troops to take home as souvenirs, we can only think that due to the style of engraving this was a specially requested piece by either a British or American officer for the dagger he has captured.
WW2 German Army Officers Dagger by J A Henckels Solingen, good example of a standard model Army officers dress dagger with its white celluloid grip, standard pommel and standard pattern cross guard. Attached to the grip is a dress portepee. Housed in its heavily polished scabbard with two hanging rings which have attached an original set of army officers brocade hanging straps, the top hanger mount being stamped “DRGM”. Standard plain doubled edged blade with J A Henckels Solingen makers trade mark to the forte. The blade measures 25 ¼ cms, overall 39 ½ cms.
German Weimar Republic Cavalry Officers Sword with Etched Blade, fine example with brass lion head grip, crossed cavalry swords to the langet and relief of trophy of arms to the knucklebow. Grip with original covering and wire binding. Housed in its blackened steel scabbard with single hanging ring. Slightly curved blade which is etched both sides with oakleaves and a small double fuller section. No makers trademark. Blade measures 79cms, overall 100cms.
WW2 German Army Officers “Scharnhorst” Pattern Dress Sword by Carl Eickhorn, fine example with much of the gilt finish remaining to the hilt, langet and the Puma head top. Fine quality raised down winged eagle to the langet, oakleaves relief to the knucklebow and fine quality Puma head with glass ruby coloured eyes. Stamped to the underside of the cross guard “D.R.P”. A cloth and bullion wire dress portepee is attached to the sword. Housed in its original blackened scabbard with single hanging ring. Slightly curved plain blade with fuller to three quarter length of the blade. Carl Eickhorn makers trade mark to the base of the blade. The blade measures 81cms, overall 95 ½ cms.
Personalised WW2 German Army Officers Dress Sword by WKC, fine example of a WKC model Nr 1058 dress sword with fine gilt metal guard and langet with short winged eagle to the centre. Knuckle guard with relief of oakleaves leading to dove head style with relief of laurel leaves. Black celluloid covered grip with wire binding. Reverse of the langet has engraved bird in flight. Housed in the original blackened scabbard with single hanging ring. Slightly curved blade which is crudely etched “Macht des Volkes Seele Stark” with the date 9.4.1935 and signature of Ludendorff. WKC knights head trade mark under the langet. Fuller to back edge of the blade, three quarter length. Blade measures 80 ½ cms, overall 95 ½ cms.
WW2 German Luftwaffe 2nd Pattern Officers Dress Dagger by Robert Klaas Solingen, good example with deep orange celluloid grip retaining the original wire binding. Top pommel with swastika to the centre of both sides, remains of the gilt wash to the swastikas. Luftwaffe eagle cross guard and original officers dress portepee attached. Housed in the original scabbard with much of the original blued finish remaining. Double edged blade with makers trademark to the forte. Some light wear but generally a good example. Blade measures 25 cms, overall 42 ¼ cms. Some fraying to the portepee.
Luftwaffe 2nd Pattern Officers Dress Dagger by Arthur Everit Solingen, standard 2nd pattern example with Luftwaffe eagle cross guard, white celluloid grip (missing wire binding) and pommel with swastika to the centre of both sides. Housed in its original scabbard with two hanging rings. Double edged plain blade with makers trade mark “A E S” for Arthur Everit Solingen. The blade shows some surface staining, blade measures 25cms, overall 41 ½ cms. Dagger shows some wear and polishing etc but an unusual maker to find.
Third Reich Luftwaffe Officers Dress Sword by SMF Solingen, fine example of the 2nd pattern dress sword with the fittings produced in aluminium. Large pommel with gilt sun dial style swastika to both sides, blue leather covered grip with the wire binding, feathered cross guard with gilt swastikas to both sides. Complete with its original blue leather covered scabbard with aluminium mounts. Attached to the scabbard is the original leather hanger. Fine condition blade with central fuller to the top section. Blade with SMF Solingen trade mark and acceptance stamp above. Blade measures 66 ½ cms, overall 88cms. Some scuffing to the leather and a small dent in the lower chape but otherwise a good example.
WW2 German Kriegsmarine Officers Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn Solingen, good example of the standard pattern naval officers dagger with white celluloid grip retaining the original wire binding. Eagle and swastika top pommel and brass cross guard with release button to the centre. Housed in its original scabbard with two hanging rings. The blade has standard pattern etching with foliage and fouled anchors to the centre. Carl Eickhorn makers trademark to the forte. Some light surface staining to the blade. The blade measures 25 ¼ cms, overall 42cms. Stated to have been taken from a German U-Boat commander by a British Naval officer, however no proof can accompany this claim by the vendor.
Third Reich Hitler Youth Boys Dagger by Emil Voos Solingen, good example of an early pattern Hitler Youth boys dagger with the motto “Blut und Ehre!” to the blade. The dagger is complete with its chequered grips which has enamel HJ diamond to the centre. Single edged blade with motto which remains in very good condition having much of the original finish remaining. Reverse of the blade having Emil Voos Solingen makers trademark. Dagger is housed in the original scabbard with an unusual strap and buckle fitting to the top as opposed to the usual press stud fitting, the first example we have encountered with this feature. Some plating lifting to the exterior fittings but overall a very good example with an unusual variation. Blade measures 13cms, overall 25 ½ cms.
1st Model German Railways Dress Dagger by Robert Klass Solingen, good example of the dagger stated to have been the 1st model Railways dress dagger, in the same design as that of the German army officers dagger but with a black grip fitted. The dagger is complete with its original scabbard with correct Asterix marks to the scabbard rings. Plain double edged blade with Robert Klass Solingen makers mark. The blade measures 24cms, overall 39 ½ cms. Some plating lifting to the scabbard but otherwise a nice example of a scarce dagger.
Italian Fascist MSVN Dress Dagger, standard model example in form of eagle head with black ebony centres having brass Italian Fascist symbol inserted to the centre. Housed in its blued steel scabbard with belt loop fitting to the reverse. Un-marked plated single edged steel blade measuring 17cms, overall 30 ¼ cms.
Third Reich Parade Bayonet with Regimental Double Sided Etched Blade by F W Holler Solingen, standard enlisted ranks parade bayonet having chequered slab grips. Housed in the original black scabbard fitted with a later leather bayonet frog. The blade is etched to one side with foliage, scenes of machine gun team, artillery gun team and panzer tank, above this is the dedication “Fur Erinnerung an meine Diensttzeit” (In Memory of my Service), reverse of the blade has etched panzer reconnaissance vehicle to centre surrounded by foliage and regimental details of “Aufklarungs Regiment 6” (Reconnaissance Regiment Motorised 6). The blade measures 24 ¾ cms, overall 41 ½ cms.
WW2 German Army “In Memory of my Service” Commemorative Dress Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn Solingen, fine example of a standard pattern parade pattern dress bayonet with two piece black chequered grips. Housed in the original scabbard with parade pattern leather bayonet frog attached. Blade with etching to one side of down winged German army eagles, oakleaves and scrolls with the motto “Fur Erinnerung an meine Dienstzeit”. Reverse with Carl Eickhorn makers trade mark. Blade 19 ¾ cms, overall 34 ½ cms.
WW2 German Parade Bayonet by E F Horster Solingen, with two piece chequered slab grips. Housed in its original scabbard with parade pattern thin black leather frog. Standard blade with makers details to the forte. Blade measures 20cms, overall 35cms. Accompanied by a German soldiers 1945 pocket diary and another Third Reich small printed publication. (3 items)
WW2 German Army Short Pattern Parade Bayonet by Ernst Pack & Sohne Solingen, good example with two piece chequered grips, plated pommel and cross guard. Housed in its blackened scabbard. Very good condition plated blade with makers details to the forte. Blade measures 20cms, overall 34 ½ cms.
WW2 German Mauser K98 Bayonet, being a non-matching numbers example with bakelite slab grips. Waffen-amt stamps to the rear of the handle. Housed in its steel scabbard with black leather bayonet frog attached. Standard pattern blade stamped “0935 m” to one side and the other “cof 43”. Some stitching faults to the bayonet frog but otherwise a good example. Accompanied by another K98 bayonet with non-matching numbers. This example having wood slab grips, housed in steel scabbard with 1940 dated bayonet frog attached. Standard pattern blade stamped “8461” to one side and the other “42 agv”. (2 items)
WW2 German Mauser K98 Bayonet, with two piece wooden slab grips. Waffen-amt stamps to the reverse of the top pommel. Housed in its steel scabbard with leather frog attached. Blade is stamped “7449 m” and the scabbard is stamped “7309”. Reverse of the blade is stamped “42 asw”. Fuller to the back edge of the blade. The blade measures 25cms, overall 40 ½ cms. Some dents to the scabbard and some light evidence of sharpening to the blade.
WW2 German Matching Numbers K98 Bayonet, with two piece bakelite slab grips, waffen-amt stamps to the rear pommel. Housed in its blackened steel scabbard with a late war / tropical webbing frog with leather securing strap. Blade and scabbard with matching numbers “4535”, reverse of the blade stamped “F. HERDERA. Sn”. Blade measures 24 ¾ cms, overall 40 ¼ cms.
Victorian British Naval Boarding Cutlass, fine example with large blackened steel dish guard with brass plaque to the centre. Steel ribbed grip. Housed in its leather scabbard with steel mounts. Slightly curved polished steel blade with the back edge stamped “HARVEY” and various issue stamps to the forte and 1888 date (88). The blade measures 68 ½ cms, overall 85cms.
British 1821 Pattern Royal Artillery Officers Sword, standard pattern example with the grip retaining the original covering and wire binding. Housed in its original brown leather field service scabbard with Sam Browne leather hanger fittings. Blade has the remains of the etched decoration. Heavy wear and staining to the blade. Edge of the blade is numbered “1359”. Blade 88 ½ cms, overall 108cms. Leather is dry and flaking in places.
Kings Own Scottish Borderers Pipers Dirk, WW2 period pipers dirk with ebony wood grip carved with basket weave, pommel with cut facetted glass amber colour stone. Heavily polished plated mounts with regimental motifs. Complete with single knife in the same form, but the fork is now absent. Plain ceremonial blade without a cutting edge or markings, 25cms in length. Lower section of the scabbard missing. Overall length 46cms.
Copy of an Indian Issue 1917 Dated Gurkha Kukri, with wooden grips having brass top mount plate. Curved single edged blade with India office stamps and 1917 date. Housed in a later leather covered wooden scabbard. Blade 34cms, overall 49 ½ cms. Being sold as a good quality copy / reproduction
British 1907 Pattern Bayonet with Regimental Markings for the 7th Battalion Ox & Bucks Light Infantry, good untouched example of a standard model 1907 bayonet with the pommel being stamped with regimental markings “7. OX. B 262”. Housed in its original leather scabbard with blackened steel mounts. Blade with fuller to back edge. Made by Sanderson and with crowned GR acceptance stamp etc. Blade 43cms, overall 57cms.
Remington P-1913 Bayonet, being a standard model with two piece wood slab grips and steel guard with muzzle ring. Housed in its leather and steel mounted scabbard with brown leather bayonet frog attached. Single edged blade with fuller to the back edge. Dated 1913 and with Remington stamp to the forte, also stamped with British acceptance stamps and June 1916 issue date. Blade measures 42 ½ cms, overall 58cms. Accompanied by a non-matching numbers French Model 1878 Gras rifle bayonet with its blued steel scabbard. Triangular form blade with armoury details and 1878 date. Blade measures 52cms, overall 66cms. (2 items) The first item was used by a member of the Keston Home Guard in WW2 according to the late vendors collection notes.
British No4 MKII Bayonet, complete with its original scabbard and webbing frog; WW2 period small Union Jack flag; British Officers brown leather Sam Browne belt, sword frog, 2x cross straps; Soviet Russian winter pattern headdress with a more modern Soviet Russian insignia attached to the front.
British Post WW2 L1A3 Bayonet and Mk 5 Scabbard, this has the early model L1A3 blade with the long fuller, and the waisted crosspiece. The hilt is marked: L1A3 9600257, which is the NATO designation for this weapon. The blade has been highly polished and the hilt and scabbard have been painted gloss black for parade use by a British infantry battalion in the 1970s. The accompanying white nylon frog was for parade use. This bayonet fitted the Self Loading Rifle. Accompanied by a British Post WW2 No.9 bayonet and Mk 5 scabbard. The bayonet markings show that it was made by the Royal Ordnance Factory Poole in 1949. This bayonet fitted the No.4 Rifle. (2 items)
WW2 British Fairbairn Sykes (F.S) Commando Knife Grouping Attributed to Corporal A V Fry 46 Commando Royal Marines, Who Was Wounded in Action at Le Hamel and Rots on 11th June 1944, fine example of a standard commando knife with a blackened wooden handle and plain steel oval cross guard. Plain double edged stiletto blade with medial ridge and blunted tip. Housed in its original leather scabbard with blackened brass chape, leg tabs and back tab with damaged elasticated securing strap. The blade measures 16 ½ cms, overall 33 ¼ cms. Accompanied by COMMANDO cash tape shoulder titles, embroidered Royal Marines shoulder title, WW2 France & Germany campaign medal group of four and his original copy of “The Story of 46 Commando Royal Marines by Captain Johnson published 1946. CH X 105647 Corporal A V Fry is shown as serving in “B” Troop 46 Commando, Royal Marines. In the book that accompanies this group, Corporal Fry is shown in a group photograph and states he was wounded, he is also shown in the casualty list as wounded for the action at Rots and Le Hamel on 11th June 1944. “B” troop 46 Commando were heavily engaged against the Waffen-SS 12th Hitlerjugend Division at Rots on 11th June 1944, the war diary for the regiment states, “Meantime A and B Tps had passed through Rots and encountered two Panther tanks which were destroyed by the Cdn Shermans after a hard fight. Street fighting in Rots followed and by dusk both towns were in our hands. Enemy casualties were 122 killed and eight prisoners. Our own casualties were 17 killed, 9 wounded and 35 missing (majority believed wounded and evacuated by the enemy). The Cdo was then ordered to withdraw from the towns by 8 Cdn Inf Bde but CO stated towns could be held and the Cdo was then ordered to hold the towns and infm that assistance would be sent fwd as soon as possible. The remainder of the Cdo moved into the town; two of the Shermans remained overnight to give assistance if required. All ranks stood to continuously throughout the night but no counter attack was put in by the enemy.” An account of the action states, “They fought like lions on both sides, so that the dead lay corpse by corpse. We searched every house, every courtyard to avoid ambush. And here is the confirmation of how ferocious last night's battle must have been. The Commandos lie dead in rows beside the dead SS. Grenades are scattered all over the road and in the porches of houses. Here we see a Commando and an SS man, literally dead in each other's arms, having slaughtered each other. There, a German and a Canadian tank have engaged each other to destruction, and are still smouldering, and from each blackened turret hangs the charred corpse of a machine gunner. Over here are a group who ran towards a wall for shelter and were shot down before they got there. And then near the church, as the advance guard of C Company and the carriers turn the corner, there are three Germans. Only three. But one of them instantly draws his pistol and hits one of our men. A Bren gunner kills two of the three SS men, but the survivor gets away. Now we understand with what kind of fanatic we have to deal.”
WW2 British “B-2” Second Pattern Fairbairn Sykes (F.S) Commando Knife, good example of a one piece brass griped example with securing nut. Plain oval steel cross guard. Stiletto blade with medial ridge, blade etched with a Sheffield Makers mark for John Blyde. The dagger is housed in an American style leather scabbard with blackened brass rivets to edge and lower chape. Securing strap to the top part of the scabbard. The scabbard is stamped “MADE IN ENGLAND”. Blade measures 17 ½ cms, overall 31cms.
A Nepalese Dagger With Parcel-Gilt Silver Mounts19th CenturyWith single-edged sharply pointed blade cut with slender converging fullers over each side, characteristic hilt comprising pommel-cap cast, pierced and chased with designs of foliage, the top inhabited by a dragon, the back pierced with a geometric design, and waisted fluted grip bound with twisted silver wire, in original wooden scabbard wrapped in fishskin, the locket and chape with chased foliate borders, the former with suspension loop retaining its leather knot 32 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Arabian Wahabite Silver-Mounted Jambiya19th Century, Probably Hijaz Or AsirWith long curved tapering double-edged blade with medial ridge along each side incised with repeated decoration at the forte, and waisted hilt embossed and chased with foliage against punched grounds and set with three filigree florets on the outside, the inner side chased with a scaled design, the pommel surmounted by five silver buttons, in original wood-lined scabbard en suite with the hilt, the inner side left plain, medial band of twisted silver wire, and three loops for suspension 45 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Large Caucasian Quaddara, And A Russian 1827 Pattern Pioneer's SidearmThe First 19th CenturyThe first with broad double-edged blade tapering to the point and cut with deep off-set fuller over most of its length on each side, one side etched with a panel of symmetrical scrolling foliage, the forte on both sides with two cartouche-shaped panels en suite, and waisted dark horn grips (one with old split) secured by three transverse rivets, two with cone-shaped head, in original wooden scabbard covered in blackened leather with steel silver-damascened locket and chape, the former with gold-damascened suspension mount; the second of regulation pattern, with fullered saw-back blade stamped with inspector's marks on one side of the forte, and ribbed brass grip with recurved lobed quillons, in its wooden scabbard covered in blackened leather with brass locket and chape, the latter with belt-hook (2)65 cm. and 49.5 cm. bladesThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Highly Unusual Eastern Sword19th CenturyWith bright double-edged blade with shallow central fuller over most of its length on each side and serrated over part of its length above the off-set deeply beaked point, hilt comprising flat guard with an arrangement of bars of circular section beneath, and rounded wooden grips retained by three transverse rivets, in its iron-mounted wooden scabbard painted black and with two rings for suspension 72.5 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Ottoman Or Balkan Silver-Gilt Travelling Cutlery Set Early 19th CenturyComprising two knives, each with single-edged blade cut with a slender fuller between lines along the back on each side, handles each of tapering rounded section flat along the top and bottom, extending over the forte and chased in low relief with scrolling foliage, and both with a ring carrying a bullion tassel behind the beaked pommel, in their wood-lined scabbard decorated with panels of scrolling foliage en suite with the handles, hinged suspension loop pierced with foliage, bud-shaped terminal, and retaining nearly all its original gilding 15.5 cm. bladesFootnotes:For a related set see Robert Elgood, The Arms of Greece..., 2009, p. 88, fig. 074This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Rare Turkish Silver-Mounted DaggerReign Of Mehmet IV (1648-87), Circa 1680With slightly curved double-edged blade of flattened ovoidal section, darkly figured hardwood two-piece grip of waisted octagonal section (old repairs) set with twelve silver roundels (some replaced) each chased with a flower-head against concentric circles, and silver grip-strap engraved with wrigglework, in original wood-lined scabbard encased in parcel-gilt silver, the outer side faceted and lightly embossed and chased with two vertical bands of running foliage against a finely pricked ground, between three bands of very finely nielloed symmetrical scrolling foliage, the inner side (minor damage) decorated with engraved and nielloed palmettes, and with suspension loop, the stepped arcaded locket and spherical terminal decorated en suite, the former with upper border of two plaited silver bands, and retaining traces of original gilding 18.3 cm. bladeFootnotes:Almost certainly captured from the Turks at the time of the Siege of Vienna in 1683For two similar daggers see Christie's South Kensington, Antique Arms and Armour, 16 July 1997, lot 10; and another sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms & Armour..., 23 September 2020, lot 45See also Holger Schuckelt, Die Türekische Cammer, Sammlung orientalisher Kunst in der kurtfürstlich-sächsischen Rüstkammer, 2010, pp. 260-261, figs. 234 and 235For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Indian Pattissa18th/19th CenturyWith finely watered wootz steel blade expertly joined at the forte and double-edged at the characteristically rounded point, steel hilt of tulwar form gold-damascened with florets within borders of running foliage and comprising bluntly-pointed langets, waisted quillons with rounded terminals, disc-shaped pommel with button finial on a dome with petalled border, curved tapering knuckle-guard with bud-shaped finial, and swelling grip, in later wooden scabbard covered in green velvet 78.5 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Indian Silver Decorated FirangiLate 18th CenturyWith earlier European single-edged blade (areas of light pitting) double-edged towards the point and with double fuller over most of its length along the back on both sides, the forte on one side incised with a crescent and three star marks, characteristic steel hilt decorated with applied chased silver flowering foliage and comprising tapering triangular extension over each side of the forte covered in silver pricked with scrolling foliage and secured by three rivets, waisted bent-up guard with integral knuckle-guard pierced with a rectangular slot for a tassel or wrist-thong, dish-shaped pommel with bud-shaped finial on a dome, and swelling grip, in its russet steel scabbard (minor dent) of European form with shaped shoe and suspension mounts each carrying a ring 98.5 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Five Japanese WWII Period BayonetsComprising a 1911 Model type 44 folding bayonet for cavalry carbines, with hinged muzzle mount and retaining much of its blued finish (tip reduced); and four 1897 Model type 30 bayonets, three in their metal scabbards, two with leather frog (some damage), and one in its cord-bound wooden scabbard (5)The first 37 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 2nd Pattern F-S Fighting KnifeBy Wilkinson Sword Co. Ltd., London, WWII PeriodWith bright tapering double-edged blade of flattened diamond section, the forte etched on one side with maker's details, and on the other with 'The F-S Fighting Knife', nickel-plated ovoidal guard, and swelling chequered nickel-plated grip, in its original brown leather scabbard with nickel chape and leather suspension tabs (trimmed off) 17.2 cm. blade For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two Continental Cavalry Sabres 19th CenturyThe first with slightly curved fullered blade double-edged at the point, pierced brass hilt with two scrolled flat bars on the outside, steel back-piece, and ribbed wooden grip, in its steel scabbard with two suspension rings; the second with slightly curved pipe-back blade, steel hilt pierced with two flat diagonal bars on the outside, indented for the thumb, and stamped 'EO30', partly chequered back-piece, and wooden grip, in its steel scabbard (some denting) with suspension ring (2)79 cm. and 83 cm. blades For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Sabre, And Another Of 1796 Pattern TypeBoth Circa 1800The first of regulation pattern, with curved fullered blade double-edged at the point, and hilt with ribbed fishskin-covered grip (wire binding missing), in its steel scabbard with two split-rings for suspension (pitting overall, scabbard dented); the second of similar form (blade lightly pitted), with brass hilt and ribbed leather-covered grip, in associated steel scabbard now browned and engraved 'R. Johnston Late Bland & Foster, Sword Cutler, Belt Maker to his Majesty, 68 St. James's Str.t., London' in an oval on one side, and with two rings for suspension (2)84 cm. and 71.5 cm. blades For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An 1827 Pattern Naval Officer's Sword, And An 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's SwordThe First Retailed By Ellyett, Queen St., Portsea, Both 19th CenturyThe first with bright slightly curved fullered blade double-edged at the spear point and etched on one side with royal arms between scrolling foliage, and on the other with crowned fouled anchor en suite, the forte with retailer's details on one side, and an inlaid brass roundel stamped 'proved' within an etched star on the other, regulation gilt-brass hilt of simulated bars incorporating a crowned fouled anchor in an oval, hinged inner-guard acting against a spring, lion-head pommel and back-piece in one, and wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in original black leather scabbard with linear engraved brass mounts retaining some gilding, and two rings for suspension; the second of regulation pattern and in fine condition, in its original plated scabbard with two rings for suspension (2)74.5 cm. and 82.5 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An 1831 Pattern General Officer's Mameluke-Hilted Sabre Late 19th CenturyOf regulation pattern, with plain blade, the hilt with ivory grip-scales, in its brass scabbard (old dents) with two rings for suspension 78.5 cm. bladeThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Scottish Officer's 1828 Pattern Basket-Hilted Sword Of The Scotts Guards The Blade Dated 1849With bright tapering blade etched over half its length on each side with thistles, regimental badge and motto, and 'VR' crowned, the forte stamped in 17th century style 'ANDREA' and 'FARARA', the letters between profile king's head marks, the ricasso on one side etched with donor's and recipient's initials above the date, regulation basket-guard, and wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its brown leather field service scabbard with plated throat mount and chape 83 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Very Rare 1805 Pattern Naval Officer's Sword Presented By The Duke Of ClarenceBy Prosser, Manufacturer to His Majesty H.R.H. The Duke Of Clarence, London, Early 19th CenturyWith tapering fullered blade (minor surface patination) double-edged at the point, the forte on both sides etched and gilt against a blued ground with an elaborate crowned naval trophy, on one side above post-1801 crowned royal arms and mottoes, and on the other above a crowned fouled anchor, regulation gilt stirrup hilt with langets each engraved with a fouled anchor, lobed rear quillon, pommel cast and chased as a lion-mask and extending to form a faceted back-piece, and ribbed ivory grip (repaired beneath the pommel) bound with twisted copper wire and set on one side with a gilt plaque engraved with the crowned arms of the Duke of Clarence within the belt of the Order of the Garter, and on the other side with a gilt plaque engraved with unidentified assumed recipient's arms, in original black leather scabbard (repaired, some crazing and loss of finish) with linear engraved gilt mounts and two rings for suspension, the locket signed in full on one side, and retaining much of its original gilding 83 cm. bladeFootnotes:The Duke of Clarence, later King William IV, was known as the 'Sailor Prince'. He entered the navy in 1779, attained the rank of Captain in 1786 and was best man at Nelson's wedding in 1787. He gave a number of swords to naval officers who had distinguished themselves in various ways. At first, the swords he gave were similar to those carried by certain cavalry regiments from the early 1790s and are sometimes referred to as 'coffin pommel swords' (see the example sold in these Rooms, Fine Antique Arms and Armour ..., 29 April 2010, lot 212). Later, the Duke gave swords which adhered to the 1805 and the 1827 patterns. These swords had gilt plaques set into their grips engraved with the arms of the Duke on one side and those of the recipient on the other, as in this caseCf. another example presented to Admiral William Carnegie, 7th Early of Northesk and sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms & armour & Sporting Guns, 31 July 2013, lot 469. See also Sim Comfort, Naval Swords & Dirks..., Vol. 2, pp. 300-304This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Romantic DaggerLate 19th CenturyWith bright tapering double-edged blade of flattened diamond section, brass hilt cast in relief with a Classical cuirass above a pair of suspended stirrups on both sides of the swelling grip, a helmet on both sides of the pommel, and with foliate upscrolled quillons, in original brass scabbard cast in relief with neo-classical designs of foliage and with addorsed lion's heads beneath the throat 15 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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