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Click here to subscribeA WHITE METAL MOUNTED SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH, 7cm clipped back Bowie type blade, characteristic hilt, the white metal mounts engraved with a Celtic rope design, the pommel set with a faceted orange stone, carved basket weave wooden grip, contained in its white metal mounted black leather scabbard decorated to match.
A 19TH CENTURY WHITE METAL MOUNTED SCOTTISH DIRK, 28.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted wooden hilt, the pommel set with a stone, carved basket weave grip set with white metal studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard decorated with thistles, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match. Scabbard leather fractured.
A LANDSKNECHT OR LANSQUINET DAGGER, 34.5cm tapering single edged blade with broad short fuller, characteristic hilt with down turned quatrefoil guard, disc pommel, characteristic tapering waisted leather covered grip, contained in its iron mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard complete with hanging chains. The Landsknecht or Lansquinet were 16th Century German Mercenaries.
A GOOD QUALITY ITALIAN STILETTO AND SHEATH, 20cm triangular section blade with stepped and turned forte, the crossguard with foliate engraved octagonal centre, the baluster turned quillons with hollow spherical terminals pierced with foliage, baluster turned grip with hemispherical pommel finely pierced with scrolling foliage to match the quillons, contained in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Probably Brescian.
A RARE 1ST DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICER'S SWORD SUITE TO THE ELMSALL FAMILY, comprising a scarce Celtic hilt sword with 86cm curved pipe backed blade with recurving spear point, regulation steel hilt with Celtic decorated bowl guard, wire bound fish skin grip, some losses, stepped flattened pommel, contained in its steel scabbard, together with its companion Heavy Cavalry Officer's 1796 Pattern Ladder Hilted sword, 86cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with a maker's panel at the forte for Brander & Potts, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, leather liner, contained in its steel scabbard, together with a 1796 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Officer's dress of "Boatshell" sword, 80.5cm fullered blade, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, spherical pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its steel scabbard and a related 1854 Pattern Royal Engineer's NCO's sword, of characteristic Gothic hilt form and with various Ordnance stamps to include regimental markings for the Royal Engineers, scored through, and the 3rd Volunteer Battalion Devons, contained in its field service scabbard. (4) When purchased by the Vendor it was stated that these four swords had formerly belonged to the Elmsall family. While there is no documentary proof or engraved crest or initials the Royal Engineer's sword provides a minor piece of corroboration in as much as William Edward de Cardonell Elmsall served with the Royal Engineers during the First World War. See pages 100-107 of The British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912 by Richard Dellar for a discussion on Celtic Hilts.
A GOOD HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S CELTIC HILTED SWORD, 91.75cm quadruple fullered pipe backed blade with clipped back point, retaining virtually all of its original polish, regulation blued steel Celtic decorated bowl guard with leather liner, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard with reeded decoration above and below the hanger mounts. See pages 100-107 of The British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912 by Richard Dellar for a discussion on Celtic Hilts.
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, 87cm fullered blade stamped with a crown over an arrow, spear point, regulation steel disc hit, modified with the removal of the langets, D-shaped knuckle guard incised B/30, ribbed leather covered grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard.
A GEORGIAN PRESENTATION SWORD TO CAPTAIN WILLIAM BACE OF THE 61ST REGIMENT OF FOOT (SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE), 70cm sharply curved blade decorated with stands of arms, scrolling foliage and crowned GR cypher, copper gilt neoclassical hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and acanthus engraved pommel and backstrap, faceted ivory grip, contained in its copper gilt panel scabbard with red leather inserts and decorated over all with neoclassical designs, a stand of arms and the presentation inscription From Lieut Col Herford to Lieut William Bace of the 1st Batt 61 Foot In Gratitude for his Valour and Support in the Action at Toulouse June 8th 1814. Highly unusually Captain William Bace (1779-1852) had previously been promoted from the Ranks. Bace served with the South Gloucestershire Regiment in the Cape of Good Hope, Egypt and Italy. In 1812 he applied to join the 1st Battalion in Spain, which he did by financing his own passage, and thenceforth served in the Peninsular at 'Huebra'/San Munoz in November 1812, Blockade of Pamplona in July 1813, Battles of the Pyrenees 28 July to 2 August 1813, Battle of the Nivelle 10 November 1813, Battles of the Nive 9 to 13 December 1813, Blockade of Bayonne December 1813 to February 1814, Battle of Orthes 27 February 1814 61 Regmt the Advance Guard, and various minor affairs - almost daily skirmishing with the enemy until the Battle of Toulouse 10 April 1814 - horse shot under him - commanded the 1st Battalion 61st for several hours in that Battle and the following day. Received a Commanding Officer's Gold Medal in Honour of the Battle of Toulouse.
A SCARCE OFFICER'S BLUED AND GILT SABRE TO THE 13TH LIGHT DRAGOONS, 70cm sharply curved blade profusely decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, a figure of Britannia, a figure of Victory, crowned Royal Arms, crowned GR cypher and XIII LD within a garter bearing the regimental motto, further decorated with a maker's panel for Osborn & Gunby at the forte, regulation steel stirrup hilt, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. A rare sword marked to the 13th Light Dragoons and unusually based on a Light or Flank Company Officer's sword.
A GOOD 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY TATHAM, 76cm curved blade decorated with stands of arms, laurel wreaths, foliage, Royal arms and a crowned GR cypher all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, marked J.J. Runkel on the back edge, regulation pierced gilt hilt incorporating a crowned GR, bold lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker's panel for Tatham. Good blued and gilt to blade, virtually all of its gilt to the hilt and scabbard mounts, hilt tail bent upwards, tear to scabbard leather.
A GEORGIAN BLUED AND GILT LIGHT OR FLANK COMPANY OFFICER'S SWORD, 71.5cm sharply curved blade frost etched and decorated with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, stands of arms, Royal arms and a crowned GR cypher, all highlighted in blue and gilt, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Fading to blue and gilt on one side.
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 75.5cm curved blade by Runkel, decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher and the Royal arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard.
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 85.5cm curved, pipe backed blade with spear point, profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, all with traces of gilt highlights and blued ground, further etched with a maker's panel for Brander & Potts, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SABRE BY OSBORN, 83cm curved blade stamped with a crown over II at the forte, the back edge marked Osborn and date stamped 9 for 1809, regulation polished steel stirrup hilt, ribbed leather wrapped wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard. The blade is sharpened for use and has a number of nicks to the leading and back edge.
AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 72cm flattened diamond section blade, rusted, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt with lion's head pommel and crown and anchor langets, wire bound fishskin grip, complete with fine quality gilt scabbard mounts decorated with foliage and flowerheads and a maker's panel.
A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 76cm blade decorated with foliage and flowers, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher and the Royal arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, simulated wire bound grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Scabbard leather in two parts.
AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 73cm curved blade decorated with laurel wreaths, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher, Royal arms and an infantry officer, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, rubbed and with rust patination, regulation gilt hilt incorporating a crowned GR cypher, lion's head pommel, wire bound wooden grip, worn and wormed, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard.
A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL BLUED AND GILT EPEE OR SWORD, 84.5cm hollow ground diamond section blade decorated with stands of arms, floral sprays and laurel wreaths all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, further marked with the initials SH at the forte, characteristic gilt hilt with large shell guard, the whole chased with panels of foliage and flowers, gilt framed grip with chequered wooden grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard.
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH OFFICER'S BLUED AND GILT SWORD, 82cm double fullered sharply curved blade decorated with trophies and stands of arms highlighted in gilt and on a blued ground, clipped back spear point, characteristic neoclassical steel hilt, wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
A SCARCE EAST INDIA COMPANY 1845 PATTERN 66TH BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY WILKINSON, 82cm slightly curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, EIC lion, maker's panel and 66th BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY within a garter and foliate panel, owner's initials HH centered, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, folding sideguard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard. Some patination towards the tip and scabbard fractured otherwise nice clear regimental etched details.
AN 1822 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER'S SWORD TO GENERAL GAIRDNER OF THE 14TH AND 16TH BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY, 86cm slightly curved pipe-backed blade with spear point, etched with crowned VR cyphers, laurel wreaths, owner's crest and initials, regulation gilt Gothic hilt incorporating crowned crossed sword and baton within a laurel wreath, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, engraved Captn & Adjt W. J. GAIRDNER from Col. U. Yule 1823. As a junior officer William John Gairdner served with the Native Infantry in operations in the Oudh during 1813 and 1814 - Rewah and Etah, Nepal War and Bareilly during 1816, The Third Mahrattan War, First Burma War, Gwalior Operations and the First Sikh War. Entitled to C.B, Army of India Medal 1799-1826 Nepal and Ava, Maharajpoor Star and the Sutlej Medal.
AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO GENERAL GAIRDNER OF THE 14TH AND 16TH BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY, 82cm slightly curved pipe-backed blade with spear point, etched with crowned VR cyphers and laurel wreaths, regulation copper gilt Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard, engraved Major General W.J. Gairdner 14th and 16th Bengal N.I. As a junior officer William John Gairdner served with the Native Infantry in operations in the Oudh during 1813 and 1814 - Rewah and Etah, Nepal War and Bareilly during 1816, The Third Mahrattan War, First Burma War, Gwalior Operations and the First Sikh War. Entitled to C.B, Army of India Medal 1799-1826 Nepal and Ava, Maharajpoor Star and the Sutlej Medal.
OF INDIAN MUTINY INTEREST AN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM HENRY KERR, 83cm slightly curved blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 8590 for 1857, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and a maker's panel, regulation copper gilt Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher and folding side guard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard. Complete with an extensive folder of research on the service of Major General William Kerr giving particular emphasis to the Indian Mutiny and his actions at Amorah, Nuggur, Bhansee, Hurryah etc which earned him an MID. Previously this sword resided in the collection of the late Brigadier Richard Holmes CBE, TD, VR, JP.
A FINE AND UNUSUAL VICTORIAN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 84cm clean blade decorated with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, unusually stamped with a French retailer's mark at the forte F. BACKES 7. R. ELZEVIR PARIS, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
AN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY WILKINSON, 82cm slightly curved blade finely etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and maker's panel at the forte, serial no. 6744 for 1855, regulation copper Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, foling side guard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard.
A VICTORIAN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 80cm pipe-backed blade with traces of etched decoration, regulation copper gilt gothic hilt with crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, leather split, together with another similar seized in its scabbard. (2)
AN EIIR 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 80.5cm blade by HORSTER, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned EIIR cypher, owner's name F. KARBOWIAK and regimental motif for the Canadian Light Infantry, regulation pierced and plated steel hilt incorporating a crowned EIIR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard.
A GVIR 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 80.5cm blade by HORSTER, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and crowned GVIR cypher, regulation pierced and plated steel hilt incorporating a crowned GVIR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard, complete with bullion knot.
AN 1897 PATTERN NCO'S SWORD AND MEDAL GROUPING, 82cm blade by WILKINSON and with various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation pierced and plated steel hilt incorporating a crowned EVIIR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel mounted field service scabbard, complete with knot and miniature medals: QSA, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Defence Medal and 39-45 Medal, the BWM with MID. This grouping pertains to Major George Allan Royal Marines, sold with a page of notes detailing his service from Aged 17 as a Private in 1897 to a Major during the Second World War.
A VICTORIAN COURT SWORD, 81.5cm clean flattened diamond section blade by J.B. JOHNSTON LONDON & DUBLIN, etched with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, characteristic gilt hilt with shell-guard decorated with scrolling foliage, contained in its gilt mounted black leather scabbard, complete with knot and storage bag.
A SCARCE SECOND PATTERN MODEL 1896 MOUNTAIN ARTILLERY SWORD BY MOLE, 76.5cm sharply curved blade stamped ISD beneath an arrow at the forte, MOLE and an I beneath an arrow on the back edge, regulation steel hilt stamped F.W.A 7.00 at the quillon, ribbed iron grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, stamped 276 on the frog stud and with Ordnance marks to the lower mount.
AN AMERICAN SOCIETY SWORD, 71cm flattened diamond section blade with owner's name W.R. Bechtle, characteristically decorated, ornate copper gilt hilt with crowned globe pommel, wire bound celluloid grip, contained in its steel scabbard with ornate gilt mounts, together with an ornate Italian court sword, decorated with neoclassical imagery to the hilt and scabbard mounts, and a Spanish white metal hilted court sword with no scabbard. (3)
A FINE QUALITY ARGENTINIAN ADMIRAL'S SWORD, 71cm pipe backed blade with spear point decorated with scrolling foliage, naval motifs and ARMADA ARGENTINA, regulation gilt hilt pierced with scrolling vines and a fouled anchor, contained in its gilt mounted black leather scabbard, the mounts well chiselled on a nautical theme.
A LATE 19TH CENTURY DUTCH NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 72cm pipe backed blade with spear point by PAUWELS & CO AMSTERDAM ROTTERDAM, etched with naval motifs and a crowned W cypher, regulation gilt hilt pierced with foliage, rushes and a crowned fouled anchor, wire bound ribbed marine ivory grip, contained in its gilt mounted steel scabbard.
A SCARCE 1827 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 75.5cm clean pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with scrolling foliage and crowned Royal arms, regulation gilt hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, bold lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Crisp gilt hilt and clean blade, gilt rubbed to scabbard mounts.
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