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Lot 465
12th century AD. An iron sword with two-edged blade, gently tapering profile with shallow tip, shallow fuller, parallel-sided lower guard, short tang and disc pommel with chamfered sides (Oakeshott's Type XI); very long blade with inscription to one face '+ [DOM]INE DN[...]HGTDNE+' and faint traces of another to the reverse; the pommel is not completely circular, but of wheel type; the blade, is of slender proportions, perhaps due to much use and therefore the consequence of a regular honing. See Oakeshott, E. The sword in the Age of the Chivalry, Woodbridge, 1964 (1994); Oakeshott, E. Records of the Medieval Sword, Woodbridge, 1991; Romisch-Germanischen Zentralmuseum Mainz (RGZM), Das Reich der Salier, 1024-1125, Sigmaringen, 1992; Peirce, I., Swords of Viking Age, Woodbridge, 2002; Wagner, T., Worley, J., Holst Blennow, A., Beckholmen, G. Medieval Christian invocation inscriptions on sword blades in Waffen- und Kostümkunde, 2009, 51(1"). 1.2 kg, 97.5cm (38 1/2"). From the family collection of a South East London collector; formerly acquired in the 1960s; a metallurgic analytical report, written by Metallurgist Dr. Brian Gilmour of the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art, University of Oxford, report number 147322/HM1371 and an academic report by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This sword, belongs to the type of 'war sword' and to the category XI of the Oakeshott's classification, as described by him: 'this type is distinguished by having a slender blade, generally long in proportion to the hilt, with a very narrow fuller running to within a few inches of the point.' This type of design offers a distinct contrast with type X. The long, narrow blade of the Type XI typically features edges that run nearly parallel to an adequate point. Many swords of this type are in poor condition, having been found in excavations and as river finds. The thin cross-section typical of Type XI blades tends to result in heavily corroded tips when the swords are found in these environments. Consequently, many existing swords of Type XI feature points, that seem to be rather rounded and almost spatulate, although some well-preserved examples feature well-defined points that are rather acute. The blade's narrow fuller will usually run nearly the entire length of the blade, and will often be poorly defined. Our sword has a good parallel with a sword from Finland (J?ms?), dating from 11th century and excavated (Peirce, 2002, pp.136-137"). Our sword, like the Finnish one, was used in battle, as both cutting edges of the blade had several large 'nicks' upon them. Another similar sword in the Victoria and Albert museum in London (Oakeshott, 1964 (1994), p. 35 and pl.4c; Oakeshott, 1991, p.55) and another very fine sword from the Glasgow Museum Reserve Collection. Dated from circa 1100, the latter excavated sword is in poor condition with quite a bit of deep pitting and corrosion on the blade and hilt, but has identical pommel and blade to our specimen. This sword, once in the personal collection of Oakeshott, was particularly important for the date of the type XI. The sword has runes inlaid in white metal upon its blade that are of a distinctly Anglo-Saxon nature. These runes had fallen out of use in Anglo-Saxon culture by circa 900 AD. English manuscripts that are dateable to that period also feature swords with long slender blades and appropriate hilt designs. These illustrations may indicate swords of Type XI so the design may have been in use as early as the 10th century. Most probably our specimen is from a battlefield or, most probably a river find. The piece is in excellent condition. Note the not completely circular pommel, a characteristic which is totally in keeping with this type. The hollow recess where the tang fits inside the pommel could still retain traces of organic material. Most of the lettering of the inscription, once picked out in precious metal, probably silver, are still clearly discernible and the harsh cleansing process probably was responsible for the loss of the main inscription on one side of the blade, and the removal of the inlay. The remaining inscription belongs to the typology of the dicta latina with the meaning of blessing (Wagner, Worley, Holst Blennow, Beckholmen, 2009, pp. 12-13), and could be maybe read 'DOMINE DEUS NOSTER...H GRATIAM TUAM DOMINE NOSTER ETERNE' meaning 'OUR LORD GOD' (H = silent letter)....'YOUR FAVOR OUR ETERNAL LORD'. As with all of the other types, the form of pommel and style of cross varies a good deal within the limits of custom and availability during the period of usage - which in the case of Type XI seems to be between c.1100-1175. This statement however, needs to be taken with the due caution. We don't know what hiterto unknown survivor may rise from earth or river or tomb with a reliable dating context to confound such typology. Or from somebody's collection, for that matter. (in Italic as written by Oakeshott"). Oakeshott noted on the blades of the examined XI type swords, inscriptions either in iron (1991, type XI.1) or in silver or latten or gold where the 'handwriting' matches Leppaaho's 11th and early 12th century Viking blades. A blade Xa, in the Wallace Collection (1991, Xa.1) was considered from Oakeshott a perfect example where, having only the form of the sword (not its perfect preservation) to go by, it cannot be pinpointed at all to any certain period between 1050 and 1350. And he concluded: '...All that can be said is that it is a classic Xa, whose hilt is matched exactly by (a) some of Leppaaho's Viking hilts and (b) hilts shown in monumental art between c.1250 and 1350. So it may be with Type XI, though at present (October 1990) I would not date any XI beyond c.1125...' The most famous sword of this type is undoubtedly one housed in the Weltliches Schatzkammer, in Vienna (RGZM, 1992, pp. 245-246"). This is the sword formerly used as a ceremonial sword at the coronations of Holy Roman Emperors, and is commonly known as the Sword of St. Maurice. It was previously assigned a firm date of 1198-1215 due to the engraving upon the sword itself as well as enamel work upon its scabbard. However, recent re-examination of the scabbard's embellishment (the scabbard was obviously made to fit the sword specifically) has shown it to be of a style commonly used in the 11th century. This information, again, lends credibility to the belief that the Type XI was in use earlier than previously believed. Fine condition, repaired.
Lot 657
An 1897 pattern Naval officer's sword by J. R. Gaunt & Son Ltd, London & Birmingham, the 31ins bright steel blade decorated with foliate work and crown over anchor, the brass 'D' guard embellished with crown over anchor, wire bound ray skin grip, with lion's head pommel, stamped No. 16487, with brass and leather scabbard, 37.5 ins overall
Lot 658
An 1889 pattern German Officer's sword made for the Chinese market, the 32ins double fullered bright steel blade with makers mark "E & F Horster Solingen", the brass D guard with Chinese dragon cypher and wire bound shagreen grip, and plain steel scabbard, 40ins overall, and a French sword bayonet and scabbard, 29ins overall
Lot 659
A George V Coldstream Guards officer's dress sword, the 32ins blade etched with battle honours, plated metal hilt and wirebound shagreen grip, and leather covered scabbard for same, 40ins overall, and two officer's swagger sticks of the Coldstream Guards with ebonised shafts and plated terminals, each 27.5ins overall
Lot 217
Two early 20th century antique vintage African Sudanese Mahdi belt / arm daggers to include; a steel blade dagger with snake skin & leather hilt having a metal pommel in a snake skin and tooled leather scabbard and another dagger with wooden carved hourglass shape hilt with coin fixed to the end in a leather and snake skin scabbard. Measures; 30cm.
Lot 255
A collection of 3x 20th century Indian swords to include; 2x South Indian / Indo Persian all steel Talwar (Talwaar or Tulwar) swords having the disk hilt with sun decoration and finial, shaped handle being part of the crossguard with a long single edged curved blade along with a leather fabric covered scabbard and another similar curved Indian Talwar type sword having a half basket hilt carved gip and etched blade reading ' Made In India '. Measures; 97cm.
Lot 268
A George V 1827 pattern Royal Rifle Corps. Officers sword by Wilkinson Sword, London. With etched blade inscribed J. B. E. R. for Sir Joseph Benedict Everard Henry Radcliffe, 6th Baronet. In chrome plated scabbard and with wirework and shagreen grip, kid leather protector and leather case. Blade length 82.5cm.Condition report intended as a guide only.Sword and scabbard in very good condition. Proof centre lacking. Protector very tatty. Case in good order.
Lot 760
A post 1902 R Naval officer's sword, straight fullered blade 31”, by “Stumbles & Son, Fore Street, Devenport” (the style of the firm 1897-1940), etched in roped oak leaf and acorn panels, on one side with crowned, fouled anchor, and on the other with crowned R Arms and supporters, regulation solid brass half basket hilt incorporating crowned, fouled anchor, with turn down inner portion which locks to scabbard, lion's head pommel and chequered back strap, wirebound white sharkskin grip, with blue and gilt knot, in its black leather scabbard with engraved locket, middle band and chape, with 2 rings. GC, the blade retaining much original finish (a few small rust patches). Plate 8
Lot 761
A Geo V R Naval officer's sword, straight fullered blade 31”, by Wilkinson Sword, etched in roped oak wreath panels, on one side with crowned GVR cypher and on the other with crowned fouled anchor, regulation solid half basket hilt incorporating crowned, fouled anchor and with turn down inner portion which locks to scabbard, lion's head pommel and backstrap, wire bound white sharkskin grip, with blue and gilt knot, in its polished black leather scabbard with engraved locket, middle band and chape, with 2 rings. Basically GC retaining traces of gilt to hilt and scabbard mounts (some wear and small rust patches to blade). Plate 8
Lot 764
A Vic masonic sword, DE blade 32”, with short central fuller, by “Reeves, Maker, Birmingham”, etched for half length on both sides with Masonic symbols and scrollwork, gilt brass cruciform hilt, the elaborate crossguard and grips embossed with symbols, stylized scrolls and foliage, crown pommel, in its black leather (limp) scabbard with gilt locket and chape. Hilt and scabbard mounts GC, retaining approx 65% gilt (blade affected by damp but still retaining some original finish).
Lot 765
A Geo V Rifle Regt officer's sword, straight, plated blade 32½”, etched in ornamental panels, on one side with crowned GVR cypher and on the other with crown, blank escutcheon and strung bugle, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating crowned strung bugle, plain pommel, chequered backstrap, wirebound sharkskin grip, in its plated (worn) steel scabbard with 2 rings. Basically GC, the blade retaining much original finish (apart from 12” at point which has been sharpened, surface pitting to hilt)
Lot 766
A Crimean War period 1821 pattern light cavalry officer's sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 32½” by Henry Wilkinson, no 6895 (for 1855) on backstrap, etched on both sides with crowned VR cypher in tightly scrolled panels, triple bar steel hilt with unusual turn down inner portion, plain pommel and backstrap, wirebound leather grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. GC (traces of plating to hilt and scabbard). Plate 8
Lot 768
An 1821 pattern cavalry troopers sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 35”, marked “SYC” in large capitals near forte on one side and “148” on the other, with maker”s name “F. Deakin”/ crown/ “Cast Steel” on backstrap, regulation steel hilt with knucklebow, sideloop and 2 side bars, plain pommel and backstrap with “ears” to ribbed leather grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. Basically GC (pitting patches to blade, dark rust to hilt and scabbard).
Lot 769
A mid Vic sidearm of the West Riding Constabulary, curved, fullered blade 24”, with no “56” on backstrap, steel hilt, plain knucklebow with quillon stamped “WRC”, spring catch onto scabbard, stepped pommel, ribbed fishskin grip, in its steel mounted leather scabbard, the locket engraved “WRC”. GC, the blade retaining much original finish. Plate 8
Lot 771
A mid Vic sidearm of the West Riding Constabulary, curved fullered blade 24”, steel hilt, plain knucklebow with quillon stamped “WYC”, spring catch onto scabbard, stepped pommel, ribbed fishskin grip, in its steel mounted leather scabbard, the leather stamped with Rose and “WRC” at the top. GC, the blade retaining much original finish. Plate 8
Lot 772
A late Vic Rifle office's dress sword, straight slender blade 32”, by John Jones & Co, 6 Regent St, London, no 2160 on backstrap, etched in foliate panels on one side with flat topped crown and reversed and interlaced VR cypher, and on the other with crowned blank shield and strung bugle, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating Vic crowned strung bugle, stepped pommel, chequered backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. Basically GC, the blade retaining some original polish (dark rust to hilt and scabbard)
Lot 773
A French M1822 light cavalry troopers sword, curved, fullered blade 36”, with narrow back fuller to centre section, marked “....Mai 1882 Cavrie....” (unclear) on backstrap, triple bar brass hilt with reinforced edges to guard, knucklebow with small stamps star/”B”/star and “B” in crowned (?) shield, forward sloping cap shaped pommel, wirebound leather grip (AF), in a steel scabbard with 2 rings. GC
Lot 775
A late Vic officer's sword of The R Artillery, almost straight, fullered blade 32½”, by Robt Mole & Sons, Birmingham, Makers to the War and India Offices, etched in scrolled frosted panels on one side with Vic crowned R Arms and motto scrolls, and on the other with flat topped crown/ Royal/ VR cypher/ Artillery, owner's arm holding dagger crest and AHK (“) monogram to one side, regulation steel hilt with knucklebow, side loop and 2 sidebars, pommel and chequered backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather (worn and limp) scabbard with plated (worn) locket and chape. Basically GC, the blade retaining much original polish (rust to hilt and scabbard).
Lot 776
A Vic officer's sword of the 28th Cheshire Rifle Volunteers (Sale Moor), slightly curved, fullered blade 32”, with owner”s monogram in escutcheon at forte, and etched for two thirds length in panels incorporating crown, wreaths and crossed flags, on one side with strung bugle, and on the other “28th Cheshire Rifle Volunteers”, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating crowned strung bugle, stepped pommel, plain backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. GC (dark patina, minor blade wear). Plate 8
Lot 777
A P1885 cavalry trooper's sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 34¾”, with flat back, DE at point, various stamps at forte including “YC”, broad arrow/I, “16/1”, “H.P”, “187”, “/95”, etc, steel half basket guard with reinforced edges and pierced Maltese Cross, diced leather grips, in its steel scabbard (AF) with opposing rings. Sword GC
Lot 778
An Ed VII Rifle Regt officer's dress sword, slender straight blade 33”, etched in stylized foliate panels on one side with crowned Ed VII cypher with wreath, and on the other with crown, blank escutcheon and strung bugle, regulation triple bar steel hilt with sideloop and incorporating crowned strung bugle, plain pommel, chequered backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather FS scabbard. GC Plate 8
Lot 779
A P1885 cavalry trooper's sword, slightly curved, fullered blade 34½” with flat back, DE at point, various stamps including “YC” and refurbishment date “99/3” at forte, steel half basket guard with reinforced edges and pierced Maltese cross, diced leather grips, in its steel scabbard with opposing rings, stamped “Y/5. ...BCK 316” (Buckinghamshire ? unclear) etc at top. GC
Lot 783
An interesting Vic 1827 pattern officer's sword of the 1st Cinque Ports Rifle Volunteers (Hastings), very slightly curved, fullered blade 32½”, by Duke, Hastings, etched in scroll panels on one side with crowned VR, and on the other with strung bugle and 1st/ scroll “C.P.R.V”, regulation steel hilt with sideloop, knucklebar and 2 sidebars incorporating crowned strung bugle, stepped pommel, top of backstrap later engraved “J. Austin Miller, 4th August 1914”, chequered thumbpiece, wirebound, fishskin grip with later leather knot, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. GC (minor wear and light pitting). Plate 8
Lot 786
A 1796 pattern light cavalry trooper's sword of the 22nd Light Dragoons curved shallow fullered blade 32½”, etched on one side with foliate flourish, trophy of arms, pre 1801 R Arms with supporters and motto “22” and “L.D”, and on the other side with foliate flourish, trophy, crowned GR and Britannia standing, regulation steel stirrup hilt, the crossguard with langets, plain pmmel and backstrap with ears to wirebound leather grip (some wear and cracks), in its steel scabbard, with 2 rings and maker's name “Woolley & Co Birmingm” in oval. GC with a pleasing patina (some light wear and pitting) Plate 8
Lot 796
A Burmese shortsword dha, slightly curved SE blade 16”, swollen towards boat shaped (refinished) tip, with double lines and symbols (resembling shallow 222) along the back edge, sheet silver covered tubular grip flared at each end, with 4 filigree bands and floret to top of pommel, in its sheet silver covered scabbard with applied single filigree floret and 2 pairs similar, in panels on each side, faded pink cord binding to top with shoulder cord and tassels. GC Plate 9
Lot 838
A .577” 1853 pattern Volunteer Enfield 3 band percussion rifle by London Armoury Co, 55” overall, barrel 39” with ordnance proofs and “L.A.C.” mark; the plain unlined lock bearing crown over VR and 1861 over “L.A.Co”; walnut fullstock with regulation brass mounts, sling swivels with original leather sling, original steel ramrod and nipple protector attached by chain to the lower sling swivel; with its triangular socket bayonet by F Preston, Manchester, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. GWO & untouched condition, the barrel retaining some original blued finish, the bayonet with some surface rust, and with age patina overall (bayonet will not fully slide over the muzzle) Plate 10
Lot 841
A continental socket bayonet, with 22” triangular blade (no locking ring); a pair of gilt brass mounts from Georgian cavalry sword scabbard; set of mounts from 1822 Infantry officer's sword scabbard; 2 WWI brass trench art matchbox holders; 2 leather sword frogs; pair of nickel spurs; 3 chain burnishers and several other associated items. Average GC
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