AN EARLY THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS SWORD, by the maker David Malsch of Steinbach-Thur Germany, the scabbard is leather over metal, and has 2 small rips to the leather, where it had been pulled out from under a bed frame, by an English Serviceman at the end of the War in Germany and brought back to the UK as a Trophy/memento of the conflict, the nickel silver fittings are all correct and fully intact and have a nice consistent patina throughout, the leather on the belt frog is nice and supple. The Sword itself has a blade length of approx 72cm, and is plain & un-attributed, the makers details are clearly visible, together with the Waffenampt Eagle and a partial 5 , the leather buffer is still present on the ricasso, and the Cross guard of the downturned wings is in the Cruciformal type, the Moroccan leather grip is in good condition and both the pommel and cross guard bear the circular Sundial style Swastika, any sign of gilding not present, overall a nice example of this sword from one of the lesser known makers
We found 98580 price guide item(s) matching your search
There are 98580 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribe- List
- Grid
-
98580 item(s)/page
A VICTORIAN OR EDWARDIAN ARTILLERY DRESS SWORD MADE BY WILKINSON, the blade is highly decorated and also features a flaming bomb with Royal Crown above it, some of the makers name and marks are rubbed and the blade has a few contact marks but is in a good overall condition, the leather scabbard is still nice and soft and in good condition, there is a serial number 5523 on the blade
A WWI ERA GHURKA KUKRI KNIFE & SCABBARD WITH MAKERS MARKS AND DATED, this Kukri, is marked with the initials Coi Arrow GH 1916 43. Possible manufacturer is in Cosipore for the Indian War Department, the blade has been oiled and is in good condition, the scabbard is leather over wood, and is also in good condition
TWO SOCKET BAYONETS, A SPIKE BAYONET WITH SCABBARD AND ANOTHER, the longer socket bayonet stamped Osborn & Gunsby, blade length 40cm, the shorter example stamped J.L. G3, blade length 39.2 cm, the spike bayonet with scabbard stamped No4 MkII N 67, blade length 18.5cm. the fourth stamped 2947 and 12, blade length 43cm (4)
A GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE OFFICERS DRESS DAGGER MADE BY EICKHORN OF SOLIGEN, this has the makers name and emblem on the blade and is decorated on both sides, the cross guard has a fouled anchor and a push button release that still works nicely, the Eagle head pommel is still intact but some of the wire banding on the handle is loose, the scabbard has some very minor dents
19th-20th century A.D. A dagger comprising a triangular blade with single cutting edge, ellipsoidal cross guard with ornamented edge, grip clad in densely coiled twisted wire, panel of leaf-like and hexagonal geometric motifs in relief below and on the pommel; scabbard richly and densely embossed with auspicious symbols, lattice work, floral and other forms with a Greek key collar to one face, a vertical column of X-motifs along both edges, reverse with a sinuous motif extending from top to bottom, dense annulets in the field, wooden lining. 253 grams, 27.8 cm (11 in.). [No Reserve]The RWM Collection; acquired in France, 2019.
Circa 1500 A.D. Comprising a single cutting edge and scale tang, bifacial pommel incised with a female figure possibly holding an arrow to one face and what is apparently a mythical beast or other animal to the other. Cf. Marquardt, K., Eight Centuries of European Knives, Forks and Spoons: an Art Collection, Europe, 1997, pp.29-31, for similar. 23 grams, 18.7 cm (7 3/8 in.).Acquired 1960s-1990s. Late Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister.Examining the medieval miniatures, the knives were diagonally suspended, but the vertical suspension was the most common method in all periods. With the contrivance of an additional inner scabbard it was possible to carry more than one knife.
3rd century A.D. Carved with dentilled edge above and scooped base, lateral fluting, median rib and comma-shaped voids; to reverse, lateral slots to accept the case of the scabbard. Cf. Miks, C., Studien zur Romischen Schwertbewaffnung in der Kaiserzeit, I-II Banden, Rahden, 2007, I, pls.261ff. esp.B1,1; B13 (58). 19.2 grams, 64 mm (2 1/2 in.). [No Reserve]From a London, UK, collection, 1990s.The box chapes were a clear category of scabbard closures for the 3rd century Roman swords. The shape of the chape was that of a high rectangle laterally closed by a flat border remembering a box; the sides enlarge in a bow shape on the lower part. Miks has divided the category in three variants, A-B-C, each of them divided into two sub-variants. They were mainly made of bone, although specimens in bronze (Corbridge, Aquincum) and iron (Kunzing, Dura Europos? This last very corroded) and even in silver (Hortbágy) survive.
A 19th century near Eastern short sword and scabbard, leather grip wrapped with copper wire, the slightly curved blade decorated with presumed Arabic motifs, blade length approx 36cm. Purchaser must be over the age of 18 and provide valid ID upon collection. Items will not be posted through Plymouth Auction Rooms.
A late Victorian Scottish provincial silver-mounted skien-dhu, with a carved wooden hilt and leather scabbard with engraved mount (the pommel lacking its faceted Citrine), by Ferguson and Macbean of Inverness (F&M, dromedary, INVS), c.1890, the steel blade stamped ‘FERGUSON & MACBEAN HIGHLAND JEWLLERS INVERNESS’, 19cms long.
A group of four late 19th century Sudanese kaskara swords with a variety of fullered and plain blades, length of longest blade 79.5cm, each with leather covered crossguard and grip and mixed metal disc-form pommels, each with embossed and part-decorated leather scabbard (some active rust to steelwork and blades, one sword stuck in scabbard).
A late 19th century swordstick with part-blued diamond-section blade, blade length 70cm, rosewood handle and silver pommel with embossed and chased decoration, with Malacca scabbard, together with another late 19th century swordstick with gravity-fed spike-style blade (seized, overall losses and wear).
A Victorian 1845 pattern officer's sword by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, with single-edged fullered blade, blade length 83cm, personalized with the initials 'HHP', purportedly for General Peterson, and with foliate decoration and crowned 'VR' cypher, steel gothic hilt with pierced decoration and carved chequered grip, with gilt brass mounted stitched leather scabbard with twin suspension loops (some old rust and active rust to blade, some deeper areas of pitting, scabbard chape bent and damaged, some breakdown to leather).
A Victorian 1895 pattern officer's dress sword by Manton & Co, Calcutta, with dumbbell-section blade, blade length 82.5cm, engraved with foliate decoration and crowned 'VR' cypher, the blade back etched 'London made', nickel plated pierced bowl guard and wire bound fishskin grip, with nickel plated steel mounted leather scabbard.
A collection of seven late 19th century Tibetan swords with part and full-fullered steel blades, length of longest blade 84cm, shaped steel guards and part leather covered wood grips, one with inset hardstone decorated pommel and fishskin covered steel mounted scabbard, the others without scabbards (most with active rust, scabbard seized and generally distressed condition). Note: purportedly brought back from the Britain-Tibet wars circa late 1880s/1890s by General Peterson.
A George VI naval officer's sword with straight single-edged fullered blade, blade length 79.5cm, brass hilt with folding guard, lion head pommel and wire bound fishskin grip with bullion dress knot, with brass mounted leather scabbard (overall deep pitting to blade, old rust, overall heavy cleaning).
A George III 1796 pattern officer's sabre with curved blade, blade length 70cm, with engraved decoration, crowned 'GR' cypher and royal coat of arms with trophies, and gilt brass stirrup hilt with carved ivory grip plates, with gilt brass mounted scabbard, the upper mount engraved 'Johnstons Sword Cutlers, 8 Newcastle Street, Strand, London'. Note: a non-transferrable ivory exemption certificate has been granted for the sale of this item.
A fine midshipman's dirk, circa 1800s, with straight double-edged diamond-section blade, blade length 16.5cm, with etched, blued and gilt foliate decoration and trophies of war, flattened gilt cast brass reverse quillion, gilt pressed metal collar and carved marine ivory grip, with brass scabbard with engraved foliate decoration and twin suspension rings.
A French An XI cuirassier's sword with straight single-edged double-fullered blade with unusual hatchet point, blade length 96.5cm, stamped 'AP' mark for Atelier de Précision to hilt end, brass triple-bar hilt, stamped 'Versailles', and moulded leather grip, with steel scabbard with twin suspension rigs (some breakdown to leather grip, active rust and pitting to scabbard).
An early 20th century Middle Eastern jambiya with typical curved blade, blade length 19cm, with central raised rib and white metal mounted grip with chased and embossed decoration, with similarly decorated accentuated curved white metal mounted scabbard, together with another jambiya with decorated white metal mounted rhinoceros horn grip and decorated white metal mounted scabbard (active rust to blade). Note: as this lot incorporates rhinoceros horn, it would be very unlikely that a re-export certificate would be granted beyond the UK. Customers outside the UK are requested NOT to bid on this item.
A fine George VI Royal Navy midshipman's dirk with straight single-edged blade, blade length 46cm, with etched foliate decoration and detailed with crowned 'GRVI' cypher, crowned fouled anchor and royal coat of arms, cast brass reverse quillion with acorn terminals and applied navy badge, wire bound fishskin grip and lion head pommel with ring suspension holding a woven bullion sword knot, with brass mounted leather scabbard with press spring release, the scabbard top mount with engraved initials 'P.E.B.R.', and associated period leather suspension belt with gilt cast brass buckle mount with crowned anchor badge.
An early to mid-20th century Middle Eastern jambiya with typical curved blade, blade length 19cm, with central raised rib and white metal grip with granular decoration, with accentuated curved white metal mounted scabbard with woven granular decoration, together with another mid-20th century jambiya with white metal and plated mounts and horn grips (active rust throughout).
A post-1901 Royal Court dress uniform by Tetley & Butler, Sackville St W, Piccadilly, London, comprising court sword with oval-section blade, blade length 79cm, engraved with foliate designs, and gilt cast metal hilt and guards with bullion knot, with gilt metal mounted black leather scabbard, bicorn hat, tailcoat, trousers and various accessories, within original tin trunk, engraved to the lid 'R.R. Bannatyne'.
A late 19th century Turkish Ottoman karabela sword with slightly curved single-edged double-fullered blade, blade length 77cm, engraved steel cruciform guard and embossed and engraved white metal hilt, with profusely pierced and decorated white metal covered scabbard with four suspension rings (some areas of active rust to blade).
6cm blade engraved with a thistle and leaf motif to either side, characteristic carved basket weave wooden hilt set with brass studs, white metal mounts engraved with Celtic bands, the pommel set with a faceted orange stone, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with white metal mounts decorated with thistles. Split to side of scabbard.
80.25cm sharply curved blade acid etched to represent damascus, regulation gilt hilt with two-piece riveted ivory grip scales, in its steel scabbard, this with old engraved metal tag Sword of Dooijun Saul Usurper of Bhurtpooi taken from his as he was captured by the cavalry (My Cousins Troop) after an exciting chase of several miles on the 18th of January 1826, a further inscription suggest The Work of Assad Allah of Ispahan J.C. Vigors 1870. The assertion that this is a sword by Assad Allah is misplaced given the blade is etched as opposed to wootz damascus. Ivory declaration submission number SX5D7FC5.
46cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned VR cypher, pitting and staining regulation brass hilt, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin group, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, together with a naval officer's sword to W.B. Doig, scabbard lacking. (2)
Loading...-
98580 item(s)/page