A GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK, 41cm flattened diamond section fullered blade etched EDWARD EDWARDS OWEN 1794-1838, characteristic copper gilt hilt with cushion pommel, the reeded ivory grip with engraved central copper band with traces of a rampant lion, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Scabbard leather replaced, together with a further Georgian naval dirk, 35cm flattened diamond section fullered blade, copper gilt anchor form hilt with tapering ivory grip. (2) There is an Edward Edwards Owen listed as a Lieutenant in 1827 in the Navy List.
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A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 79cm fullered blade by Cooper & Craven, decorated with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, an infantry officer and crowned GR cypher, all highlighted in gilt with traces of a faded blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, urn shaped pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.
A LATE 18TH CENTURY NAVAL OFFICER'S FIVE BALL HILT SPADROON, 81cm blade etched with foliage, floral sprays, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, regulation copper five-ball hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, looping side guard, cushion pommel, reeded ivory grip with copper band decorated with a crowned fouled anchor, contained in its engraved copper mounted tooled leather scabbard.
AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 81.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation gilt stirrup hilt, the langets engraved with fouled anchors, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker's panel for MITCHELL & SON PORTSMOUTH.
AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD TO JOESPH WILLIAM CRABBE (SIC) HMS UNITE, 81cm fullered blade with traces of etched decoration to include scrolling foliage and crowned GR cypher's, the back edge of the forte etched with owner's details, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker's table for Drury. The French 40 gun ship Imperieuse was captured from the French by Admiral Gell on the 11th of October 1793 and renamed Unite in 1804. Joseph William Crabb entered the Navy on the 4th of September 1801 as a Midshipman on the Royal Sovereign then Acasta, Doris, Diamond, Chiffonne and then the Unite under Captain Henry Chamberlayne. Crabb was involved with the capture of numerous ships, Il ROnco, Nettuno and the Touile - promoted Lieutenant. Wounded in the groin by a Langridge shot. 1811 Capture of the Dromadaire. Commanding Unite's boats he cut out the St. Francois de Paul and later the same day took three merchant ships. Gazetted twice. After a four hour running fight with the Persanne Crabbe, senior lieutenant again distinguished himself and gazetted. The scabbard leather is replaced which is covered in a letter from Wilkinson Sword dated 1966, accompanied by various letters and research dating to 1966. It has been suggested that Crabb's exploits form part of the basis for Hornblower.
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY MIDSHIPMAN'S HANGER, 65.75cm fullered blade, patinated, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt, the langets chased with crowned fouled anchors, wire bound chequered wooden grip, flat lion's head pommel, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Repair to scabbard leather.
A FRENCH CUIRASSIER'S ANXIII SWORD, 97cm double fullered blade with hatchet point, Borson, Aply and Lobstein poincons to the forte, dated 1814 on the back edge, regulation four-bar brass hilt the knuckle guard stamped 225 and bearing matching poincon, wire bound ribbed leather grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard.
A FRENCH CUIRASSIER'S ANXIII SWORD, 85.5cm double fullered blade with spear point, various rubbed stamps to the forte and dated 1810 on the back edge, regulation four-bar brass hilt the knuckle guard stamped 142 and bearing, amongst others a Borson poincon, ribbed leather grip, buff knot, contained in its steel scabbard marked 143 7.
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SMALLSWORD, 77.5cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and a maker's panel for COULAUX KLINGENTHAL, characteristic hilt decorated with classical symbols, D-shaped knuckle bow, reeded wooden grip, contained in its leather scabbard. Metal parts painted gold and chape replaced.
A 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 83.5cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths and stands of arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt, the down turned guard decorated with an anchor and oak leaves, D-shaped knuckle guard, spherical pommel, two-piece fluted mother-o'-pearl grips, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Scabbard complete but fragile.
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH OFFICER'S SWORD, 77cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths and stands of arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt, the down turned guard decorated with a lion dormant on a shield upon a bed of arms, ornate knuckle guard and mounts decorated in the classical manner, reeded mother-o'pearl grips, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard by Salter, decorated naval motifs. Salter is known to have mounted trophy blades and prepared scabbards for trophy swords, this one in two parts and with chape lacking.
AN 18TH HUSSARS OFFICER'S MAMELUKE, 77cm curved clipped back blade etched with scrolling foliage, a laurel wreath, regimental device and crowned VR cypher, regulation copper gilt hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and applied with a regimental device, two-piece riveted ivory grips, grip chipped, contained in its plated steel scabbard with scrolling foliate copper gilt pierced mounts, complete with sword bag.
A WILLIAM IV FIRST LIFEGUARDS OFFICER'S SWORD, 94.5cm blade etched with a crowned WIVR cypher above a laurel wreath to either side, further etched with a maker's panel for ANDREWS, 9 PALL MALL regulation pierced steel hilt with applied crowned brass regimental cypher and domed rivet decoration, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. William Andrews succeeded his father John Andrews in 1826 and was based at 9 Pall Mall until 1868.
AN EIIR LIFEGUARDS OFFICER'S SWORD, 94.5cm clean blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 72120 etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motif, full battle honours and an EIIR cypher, retains all of its original polish on a matt grey ground, regulation pierced plated hilt applied with the regimental motif in brass, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
AN 1887 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S UNDRESS SWORD TO THE 17TH LANCERS, 88.75cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 39207 for 1902, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned EVIIR cypher, crowned Royal Arms, regimental motif and owner's crest, demi-lion holding a boar's head, and initials - Evans family, regulation pierced steel hilt with wire bound patent solid hilt, contained in its steel scabbard.
AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO THE 18TH HUSSARS, 88cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 29696 for 1889, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, regimental motif and battle honours to Waterloo, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
A RARE BRASS HILTED 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD TO THE WESTMORLAND YEOMANRY CAVALRY, 82cm curved fullered blade by REEVES, regulation three-bar brass hilt engraved W.Y.C. over 4, ribbed leather covered grip, contained in its brass scabbard engraved W.Y.C. over 1 beneath the throat.
AN 1899 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, 82.5cm clean fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation steel hilt with half bowl guard, chequered two-piece leather grips, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard dated 1901. Stitching parting on the scabbard leather.
A 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, 88.5cm blade with various Ordnance stamps at the forte and dated 1916, regulation steel hilt with bowl guard with good traces of green and tan paint, chequered ergonomic grip, contained in its steel scabbard with good amounts of tan paint and various Ordnance stamps, dated 1916 and OX H - Oxfordshire Hussars.
AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 83cm blade by McBride & Sons, serial no. 99156, etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, regulation brass Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, no scabbard, together with another similar with scabbard, possible WWA. (2)
A CLEAN 1857 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEERS OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 5280 for 1854, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, regimental motif and owner's crest, a burning hill, and motto, STAND FAST, regulation pierced brass hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard. Probably Lieutenant Robert Grant (as of 1860) who joined in Oct 1854 and went on to become Lt.-General who commanded the Royal Engineers during the 1885 Sudan Campaign. Born in Bombay, India in 1837, Grant attended Harrow and ended up being appointed a GCB in 1902.
A BIRMINGHAM POLICE SENIOR OFFICER'S SWORD, 82.5cm clean blade by Robinson, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, BIRMINGHAM POLICE and maker's details, 1822-form white metal Gothic hilt incorporating the crest and title of The Birmingham Police, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Tang button loose. George Robinson & Co were Birmingham sword cutlers who operated from 1860 through to 1880.
AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S PRESENTATION SWORD, 81.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cypher's, regulation gilt Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, folding side guard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount engraved GIRDED ON LORD H. THYNNE as Knight of the Shire FOR SOUTH WILTS July 19 1865, AND ON LORD C. BRUCE as Knight of the Shire FOR NORTH WILTS JUKLY 24 1865 T.H.A. POYNDER High Sheriff, complete with dress belt. Knight of the Shire refers to the formal title of a Member of Parliament.
A GVR 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO THE WELSH REGIMENT, 82cm blade by Hawksworth etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreath, CAPT. C.H. YOUNG WELSH REGT FRANCE 1916-17, crowned Royal arms, crowned GVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard complete with knot.
A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE JIAN OR STRAIGHT SWORD, 83.5cm flattened diamond section blade, profusely inlaid in silver with courtly figures, characters and dragon, characteristic brass mounted hilt embossed with entwined dragons and foliage, two-piece bone grip decorated with courtly figures within a blossomed landscape, contained in its embossed brass mounted wooden scabbard decorated to match.
A CLEAN EIIR RAF OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 95962, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal Arms and RAF emblem, retains all of its original polish on an matt grey ground, regulation pierced gilt hilt incorporating the RAF badge and EIIR cypher, eagle's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot. Shrinkage to leather.
A CLEAN GVIR RAF OFFICER'S SWORD, 80.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 72012, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal Arms and RAF emblem, retains all of its original polish on a matt grey ground, regulation pierced gilt hilt incorporating the RAF badge and GVIR cypher, eagle's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot.
AN EIIR ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 78cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 75986, etched with scrolling oak leaves, crowned EIIR cypher and crowned fouled anchor, regulation brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding sideguard, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot.
AN EIIR ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 79cm clean blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 94896, etched with scrolling oak leaves, crowned EIIR cypher and crowned fouled anchor, regulation brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding sideguard engraved with owner's name Lt. R. Packman RN, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot.
A FRENCH SENIOR NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 74cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage and FABRICA D TOLEDO, regulation pierced brass hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and a fouled anchor, wire bound horn grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather wrapped steel scabbard.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY VIETNAMESE KIEM OR SWORD, 57.5cm double fullered blade chiselled with smoke and flames at the forte, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with stylized dragons and dragon heads, polished horn grip carved with foliage and stylized calligraphy, contained in its white metal mounted wooden scabbard decorated to match. Crushing to hilt mounts. Virtually identical to the typical Chinese jian.
TWO LATE 18TH AND EARLY 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN DAGGERS, the first with 16.5cm fullered blade, brass mounted hilt with characteristic segmented and reeded horn grip, brass mounted leather scabbard, the second similar, earlier with chiselled blade and horn grip. Probably Geonoa and Sardinia. (2)
A 19TH CENTURY VIETNAMESE SWORD OR GUOM, 62cm curved fullered European blade, characteristic brass mounted hilt with slotted brass European hilt, the top white metal wrapped and set with green stones, the bold lion's head pommel set with red stones, rhinoceros horn grip, contained in its brass mounted wooden scabbard decorated with stylised mythical beasts. The blade and knuckle guard would indicate that the basis for this traditionally constructed Vietnamese Guom was a captured or purchased 18th Century European sword.
A GOOD "BEADED AND RIBBED" FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE, 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade retaining most of its original blacked finish, sharpened for use, characteristic black painted brass hilt with ribbed and beaded grip with nine rows of beads, contained in its leather sheath. See page 64 plate 139 of British and Commonwealth Military Knives by Ron Flook for an identical example, and plate 146 for a similar scabbard.
A CLEAN THIRD PATTERN COMMANDO KNIFE, 18cm clean flattened diamond section blade by Wilkinson, ribbed plated hilt, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, together with a further example by William Rodgers, another "5th Special Forces Group Vietnam, a worn Third Pattern, all with scabbards and another lacking scabbard. (5)
A 3 SABRE SQUADRON SAS AND VIETNAM INTEREST SLR BAYONET, 19.75cm fullered blade retaining original finish, characteristic hilt marked to 3 Sabre Sqn SASR on the back edge contained in its steel scabbard, dented. By repute purchased in a street market in Saigon. In the period between 1966 and 1971 the three Australian SAS squadrons - designated Sabre each undertook two tours.
A SMALL COLLECTION OF BAYONETS, to include an Ordnance marked Brown Bess socket bayonet, an 1879 pattern Artillery sword bayonet with scabbard, chape loose, an 1888 MK I bayonet, 2nd type with scabbard, an 1888 MK II bayonet with a 1903 scabbard, two 1907 pattern bayonets with scabbards, (one by Sanderson and the other Chapman), a Remington bayonet with scabbard, a Mauser bayonet, tip re-shaped, with scabbard, a spike bayonet with scabbard, No. 4 MK II with scabbard, a No. 5 MK I bayonet, no scabbard, and a No. 7 bayonet, no scabbard. (11)
A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE OR MONGOLIAN TROUSSE, 18.5cm blade, tip chipped, two-piece riveted polished horn grips, contained in its polished same wrapped wooden scabbard, complete with companion ivory chopsticks. Please note that this lot cannot be shipped outside the EU and may be subject to the implementation of new UK laws.
A 19TH CENTURY PINK QUARTZ OTTOMAN KARD, 21.75cm damascus blade decorated at the forte with a panel of gold koftgari, characteristic hilt scrolling foliage gold koftgari collar, the chiselled pink quartz grip decorated with geometric designs, chipped, contained in its pink and gold cloth covered wooden scabbard.

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