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Click here to subscribe˜A FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD, CIRCA 1760 with straight blade double-edged towards the point, silver hilt comprising moulded cross-piece (marks rubbed), cap pommel chased with scrollwork, spirally carved ivory grip bound with plaited wire (losses), in its silver-mounted leather scabbard 61.0 cm; 24 in blade
˜A FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD, CIRCA 1760 with broad fullered blade double-edged towards the point, etched with scrollwork, a wild boar and an exotic bird and with traces of gilding at the forte, silver cross-piece chased with trophies and foliage, ferrule decorated with a flower, and carved ivory 'pistol' grip, in its fishskin-covered wooden scabbard (small losses, repaired) with silver mounts chased with scrolls and flowers en suite 55.0 cm; 21 5/8 in blade
A RONDEL DAGGER IN FIRST HALF OF THE 15TH CENTURY STYLE, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY with tapering blade formed with a reinforced point, iron hilt of characteristic form including engraved circular disc-pommel, the grip formed in imitation of twigs, in its iron-mounted leather-covered scabbard including locket with button for a belt 26.7 cm; 10 5/8 in blade
A SCOTTISH REGIMENTAL DRESS DIRK OF THE RENFREW HIGHLANDERS BY MARSHALL AND AITKEN, 27 NORTH BRIDGE EDINBURGH, CIRCA 1910-18 with etched blade formed with a pair of three-quarter length fullers and a notched back-edge (areas of pitting), etched with the Regimental title, Prince of Wales' feathers, crowned 'GR' cypher, thistle foliage, and maker's details, carved basket-weave grip enriched with silver nails, decorated with a pair of crossed swords centring on a bonnet on each face, white metal ferrule and pommel each chased with thistle foliage, the latter set with a foil-backed paste in imitation of citrine, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with chased white metal mounts including locket with Prince of Wales feathers and motto, and complete with its accompanying pieces, in its wooden case lined in blue velvet 30.7 cm; 12 1/8 in blade
‡ AN OTTOMAN SMALL SILVER-MOUNTED YATAGHAN DAGGER, TURKEY, MID-19TH CENTURY with slightly curved single-edged blade, silver hilt embossed and chased with traditional scrollwork, flowers and foliage, in its matching scabbard decorated en suite, the locket with a single flowerhead on a trellis and the chape formed as a scaly monsterhead 13.5 cm; 5 ¼ in blade
THE SCOTTISH HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD OF E.L.C.FEILDEN BY WILKINSON, NO. 30648 FOR 1891 of regulation type, with etched fullered blade decorated with thistle foliage, regimental details, crowned Royal cypher, maker's details and the owner's crested motto and name, regulation hilt (areas of pitting), fishskin-covered grip (losses), in its scabbard 83.5 cm; 32 7/8 in blade The Wilkinson records state that sword no. 30648, a highland claymore, was proved 3rd February 1891 and sold to E.L.C. Feilden.
AN EDWARD VII SCOTTISH OFFICER'S SWORD FOR THE 1ST DUMBARTONSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS, BY MOORE TAGGART & CO, GLASGOW, CIRCA 1901-10 of regulation type, with etched fullered blade decorated with thistle foliage, regimental details, crowned Royal cypher, and the maker's details, regulation chrome-plated hilt decorated with thistle foliage, fishskin-covered grip, in its scabbard 84.3 cm; 33 1/4 in blade
AN 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, SIX BAYONETS, A FRENCH MODEL 1816 INFANTRY SHORTSWORD AND A MALAYSIAN DAGGER (KRIS) the first with etched regulation blade decorated with scrolling foliage, VR crowned, signed 'Knight, Cornhill, London' and with the owner's monogram, regulation hilt, in its plated scabbard, complete with its cover and field service scabbard; the bayonets comprising three socket bayonets with hollow-ground triangular-section blades, three further bayonets, the 'coupe choux' dated 1836 and with Châtellerault arsenal inscription and the kris with long double-edged blade and later grip, and a leather holster the first: 81.0 cm; 31 7/8 in blade (10)
A MAMELUKE-HILTED OFFICER'S SWORD RETAILED BY GILL, PRINCE'S STREET, SOHO, LONDON, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with pipe-backed blade formed with a spear point, etched on one face 'Gill's warranted' within an oval, gilt-brass hilt decorated with a finely punched ground, comprising a pair of flat langets swelling towards the terminals, back-strap, and a pair of horn grip-scales retained by three pairs of gilt-brass rivets with circular washers (one missing) and the pommel pierced for a knot, in its gilt-brass scabbard with two large mounts formed as expanded flower heads, each fitted with a ring for suspension, signed on the locket, and with some early gilding throughout 85.5 cm; 33 5/8 in blade
˜THE FULL DRESS SWORD OF CAPTAIN ALEXANDER THOMAS LIVINGSTONE GILROY, 11TH HUSSARS BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, LONDON, NO. 25808 FOR 1884 of regulation type, with curved blade with a spear point, etched with the crowned Royal cypher, battle honours for Salamanca, Peninsula, Waterloo, Bhurtpore, Alma, Balaklava, Inkerman, and Sevastopol, crowned Regimental number and device, the sphinx, the owner's crest and maker's details, gilt-brass hilt cast in low relief, applied with the regimental sphinx and battle honour 'Egypt' in white metal on each face, ivory grip-scales, in its scabbard retaining some plated finish and with gilt-brass mounts (one locket screw missing) and two rings for suspension 81.0 cm; 32 in blade Alexander Thomas Livingstone "Alistair" Gilroy was born 4th October 1865 in Monifeith, Angus, Scotland. He is recorded as Lieutenant in the 11th Hussars 1884 and Captain in 1890.
A RARE FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD DRAGOON TROOPER'S SWORD, CIRCA 1785 with tapering single-edged blade formed with a pair of full-length fullers on each face, struck with inspector's marks at the forte, brass hilt formed of a recurved outer-guard with three scrolling terminals, the upper two joining the knuckle-guard and with a further bar at the base formed as fasces surmounted by a Phrygian cap, cusped quillon, cap pommel, the guard inscribed '729' on the inside and stamped '1835' on the underside, leather-covered grip (binding missing), early leather thumb loop (torn), in its original leather scabbard with iron locket and middle-band each with a ring for suspension and chape with shaped drag 97.0 cm; 38 1/4 in blade See Ariès 4 fascicule VI,1967, fig. 1.
‡ A FINE OTTOMAN DAGGER WITH PASTE-SET HARDSTONE HILT, TURKEY, MID-19TH CENTURY with curved double-edged blade of finely watered steel, carved mottled green hardstone hilt decorated with coloured pastes in raised gilt settings at the top and the bottom, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard with large gilt-copper locket and chape decorated in polychrome enamels with designs of foliage and scrollwork, the former incorporating a small loop at the front 24.5 cm; 9 5/8 in blade
˜AN OTTOMAN DAGGER (KHANJAR), TURKEY, 19TH CENTURY with curved double-edged blade of finely watered steel, decorated on each face with gold koftgari scrollwork and with a lengthy central inscription and two calligraphic cartouches on the front, carved marine ivory hilt (age cracks) decorated with faceted pastes in raised settings on the front, in its wooden scabbard encased in silver chased with scrolling tendrils, flowers and foliage against a finely punched and matted ground, the front applied with an additional openwork panel at the forte encrusted with pastes, and the reverse with a small pierced loop for suspension 30.4 cm; 12 in blade Provenance Sotheby's, 16th April 1987, lot 144 The long inscription are Turkish verses (not all deciphered) on the subject of a dagger. In the cartouches above and below this: ameli (sic) 'izzet ("Work of 'Izzet").
‡ AN OTTOMAN SWORD (YATAGHAN), TURKEY, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY with slightly curved single-edged blade formed with a reinforced back-edge, decorated with small gold koftgari panels, incorporating a brief inscription on one side, silvered copper hilt cast with traditional ornament in low relief including trophies-of-arms and exotic birds, in associated silver scabbard embossed with scrolls and flowers inhabited by mythical beasts 58.8 cm; 22 7/8 in blade The inscription appears to be "Dhu'l-Fiqar", the name of Imam 'Ali's sword.
‡ A RARE SET OF THREE OTTOMAN SHORT SILVER-MOUNTED JAVELINS, TURKEY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY each with tapering iron head of hollow-cruciform section, moulded base and conical socket (one fitted with an early iron reinforcing collar), wooden haft and chased silver finial, the scabbard with two large chased silver mounts, the upper incorporating two rings for suspension, and later fabric cover 83.2 cm; 32 ¾ in overall (3) A similar set of silver-mounted javelins are preserved in the Wallace Collection, London (inv. No. 2357).
‡ AN ARAB SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (JAMBIYA), LATE 19TH CENTURY with curved medially ridged double-edged blade, the hilt entirely encased in parcel-gilt silver panels enriched with silver filigree bands and rosettes, the scabbard en suite, the central portion of the outer face decorated with a pierced scale pattern 18.8 cm; 7 3/8 in blade
‡ ˜AN ARAB DAGGER (JAMBIYA), EARLY 20TH CENTURY with curved double-edged blade formed with a low medial ridge, silver-studded rhinoceros horn hilt applied with brass plaques in the manner of coins and the bass with a brass panel cast with a brief Arabic inscription, in its original scabbard with large pierced silver mount, together with matching belt 23.5 cm; 9 ¼ in blade The inscription reads 'la ilah illa allah al-razzaq dhu'l-quwwa al-matin' (There is no god but God, the Sustainer, the Possesor of Power, the Steadfast.).
‡ AN ARAB SWORD (KATTARI), OMAN, 19TH CENTURY with straight double-edged blade formed with a full-length fuller (tip shortened), leather-covered hilt with silvered iron cap-pommel, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts comprising locket and chape each chased with flowers, foliage and fruit against a finely punched ground, and a pair of suspension bands with rings 81.0 cm; 31 7/8 blade For a closely related example illustrated with a Zanzibar trader born in 1837 see Hales 2013, p. 243.
‡ A FINE HIMALAYAN DAGGER, BHUTAN, NEPAL OR TIBET, 19TH CENTURY with tapering single-edged blade, characteristic hilt encased in gilt metal chased with traditional scrollwork, openwork pommel decorated with scrollwork enriched with hardstone beads, in its wooden scabbard incorporating a large gilt-brass and silver openwork panel at the front, two further panels at each side and a broad locket at the top, all pierced with scrolls inhabited by mythical beasts and a demon mask and enriched with further coloured hardstones 27.8 cm; 11 in blade
‡ A FINE GOLD-AND SILVER-MOUNTED GARNET-ENCRUSTED SHORT SWORD (KASTANE), SRI LANKA, 19TH CENTURY with short curved single-edged blade, elaborate silver gilt hilt cast and chased in low relief, comprising a pair of langets decorated with foliage, a pair of arms formed with Simha head terminals, quillon and knuckle guard formed en suite, knuckle-guard issuant from the latter and with matching terminal, pronounced pommel formed as a large Simha head, enriched throughout with garnets and rock crystal, in its silver gilt scabbard decorated en suite and with four loops for suspension, in a 20th century Asprey & Co presentation case 29.5 cm; 11 5/8 in blade For related examples see Hales 2013, pp. 180-1, nos. 427-432.
‡ AN INDIAN SWORD WITH ENAMELLED SILVER MOUNTS (SHAMSHIR), MID-19TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY LUCKNOW with curved blade of finely watered steel, silver hilt cast in low relief, comprising a pair of langets with pierced terminals, quillons with monsterhead terminals, integral grip and pommel en suite with the quillon terminals, decorated throughout in polychrome enamels with an elaborate framework enclosing foliage inhabited by exotic birds, in its red velvet-covered wooden scabbard (rubbed) with large silver chape and two suspension bands each decorated in polychrome enamel en suite with the hilt 81.5 cm; 32 1/8 in blade By the late 18th Century Lucknow had become famous for its basse taille enamel, a tradition that was revived in the mid-19th century when a number of arms decorated in this manner were included in the Great Exhibition in London. See Missillier and Ricketts 1988, p. 132
‡ A FINE SPANISH BROADSWORD IN MOORISH 15TH-CENTURY STYLE, BASED ON THAT OF BOABDIL (MUHAMMAD XII), LAST NASRID RULER OF GRANADA, TOLEDO, DATED 1891 with polished double-edged blade decorated with blued panels of etched and gilt moorish interlace heightened with red over the lower half on each face, and with the inscription 'Arta Faba de Toledo 1891' within a short fuller on one face, iron hilt encrusted with gold moorish patterns, including flat strongly down-turned quillons with pierced terminals, attenuated pear-shaped pommel, and integral grip with horizontal panels with brief inscriptions, in its original fabric-covered scabbard with blued iron mounts en suite with the hilt (the chape with areas of rust) 87.0 cm; 34 ¼ in blade Provenance Wallis & Wallis, 23rd October 1978, lot 18 The sword on which this is based was originally in the collection of the Dowager Marquise de Viana, Madrid and is now preserved in the Museo del Ejército, Toledo. See Laking 1920, vol. 2, p. 282, fig. 661.
‡ AN ENGLISH 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SABRE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY of regulation type, the blade etched and gilt with scrolls and trophies-of-arms on a blued panel over two thirds of its length on each face, gilt-brass hilt, the guard pierced with the royal cypher 'GR' crowned, lion's head pommel, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its original leather scabbard with gilt brass chape, middle-band and locket, the latter signed 'Bicknells & Moore, Old Bond Street', and complete with original knot 73.5 cm; 29 in blade
‡ A BRITISH NAVAL ENSIGN'S SABRE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY of regulation type, with curved blade double-edged for the last third, etched and gilt with crowned 'GR' cypher, scrolls, foliage and trophies-of-arms on a blued panel over the lower two thirds, gilt-brass stirrup hilt, engraved langets decorated with a fouled anchor, lion mask pommel, in its leather scabbard with finely engraved mounts decorated with trophies-of-arms and foliage, comprising locket, chape and middle band, the locket signed 'Salter, Cutler to H.R.H. the Duke of Sussex, 35 Strand' and with two loops for suspension 60.5 cm; 23 ¾ in blade
AN OTTOMAN CORAL-AND TURQUOISE-MOUNTED DAGGER (JAMBIYA), NORTH AFRICA, MID-19TH CENTURY with curved double-edged blade formed with two slender central fullers and decorated with gold koftgari foliage and brief inscriptions on the forte on each face, silver hilt chased with flowers and foliage on the inner face and profusely encrusted with corals and turquoises in raised setting on the outer, in its scabbard decorated en suite, with scaly bud-shaped chape (small losses) 24.7 cm; 9 ¾ in blade Provenance Sotheby's, 16 April May 1987, lot 149 The inscriptions give three of the names of the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus as well as that of their dog Qitmir.
WW2 Japanese NCO’s Sword with Original Capture Documentation, fine example of a NCO’s pattern sword with one piece alloy handle retaining just remains of the original brown paint finish. Brass tsuba and arsenal marks to the Fuchi. Release catch to the side of the handle. Housed in its original metal scabbard (Saya) with brown leather combat field cover. Machine made blade having fuller to the full length of the back edge. Blade stamped “46317”, these numbers also appear on the scabbard throat mount. Some surface staining to the blade. The blade measures 69 ¾ cms, overall 96 ½ cms. Accompanying the sword is original documentation allowing 11424436 Bdr Whatmore W E 33 Liaison Staff, to be in possession of this sword which was “issued to him under the provisions of H C 34 Ind Corps letter No 190/1/A1 of 24th Oct, 45 governing the provision of Japanese trophies to those who took part in the reoccupation of Malaya”. Also accompanied by a photograph of Whatmore in tropical uniform.
WW2 Japanese Naval Officers Dirk, with brass mounted hilt, shallow “S” shaped cross guard, floral pommel top, fish skin grip with floral stud and original wire binding. Housed in its original scabbard having press stud release button, floral brass mounts and two suspension rings. Blade retains much of the original finish, measures 22 ½ cms, overall 38cms. Very good example overall.
Victorian Indian Army 1845 Pattern Officers Sword, regulation brass hilt with crowned VR cipher. Sharkskin grip with the original wire binding still in place. Housed in its original brass scabbard with two hanging rings. Single edged blade etched with foliage, crowned VR cipher and “R H R MADRAS ARMY” also etched below “1864 AdeCR 1883”. H Hart Pall Mall London retailers details to the reverse of the blade. Blade 82cms, overall 99 ½ cms. Some dents to the scabbard but generally a good untouched example.
Victorian Rifle Regiment Officers Levee Sword, untouched example with pierced half basket hilt having crowned strung bugle. Fish skin covered grip. Housed in its steel scabbard. Finely engraved etched blade with crowned VR cipher to one side and Rifles bugle to the reverse. No retailers marks. Blade retains nearly all of the polished finish and remains in near mint condition. Blade measures 83cms, overall 101cms.
George V Royal Artillery 1821 Pattern Officers Sword, untouched example with swept bar hilt, sharkskin grip with wire binding. Housed in its original brown leather field service scabbard with steel mounts and hanging frog. Blade etched with foliage and Royal Artillery to one side, the other with foliage and George V crowned cipher. Blade 79cms, overall 103cms.
British 1899 Pattern Cavalry Troopers Sword, with wooden grip, large steel dish guard. Housed in its original steel scabbard with two fixed hanging rings. Blade with fuller to the back edge. Various acceptance stamps. Wear and surface staining to the blade, exterior heavily pitted. Blade 76cms, overall 99 ½ cms.
British Post 1902 Royal Navy Officers Dress Sword, with one piece half basket brass guard without folding rear section. Grip retains the original wire binding. Attached to the guard is a later applied officers dress portepee. Imperial crowned anchor to the centre of the cartouche. Blade with remains of etched decoration and makers details. Fuller to the back edge running three quarter length of the blade. The blade measures 80cms, overall 95 ½ cms. No scabbard.
Victorian Regulation Pattern Pioneers Sidearm, saw back blade struck with Birmingham inspector’s marks, stamped “MOLE” to the base and with etched retailers details of “ROBT MOLE &SONS MAKERS BIRMINGHAM”. Regulation brass stirrup hilt stamped with issue date 5 / 1893 and unit markings M. 4.N.S TF 8. In a regulation brass mounted leather scabbard, mouth of locket stamped M/3NF/1 4/93. Blade 57cms, overall 71cms. Generally good condition, the blade retaining much of the original polish finished. Small dent to the lower scabbard mount.
WW1 British 1907 Pattern Bayonet by Enfield, good example of the early pattern bayonet without the oil clearance hole in the pommel. Nicely stamped to the forte with crowned GR 1907 and ENFIELD mark. Bayonet is without re-issue stamps. Housed in its original scabbard with the top mount having Guards Depot stamp. Blade 42 ½ cms, overall 57 ½ cms.
British 1907 Bayonet by Wilkinson, with drilled oil clearance hole to the top pommel. Two piece wooden grips. Blade heavily polished but the crowned GR can still be seen as can remains of Wilkinson makers mark. Housed in the original scabbard. Blade 43cms, overall 57cms; P1913 bayonet by Remington. British acceptance stamps to the blade. Housed in its original scabbard with leather frog. Blade 43cms, overall 58cms; 1916 dated P1913 bayonet by Remington. British acceptance stamps. No scabbard. Blade 43cms, overall 55cms; Victorian British Lee Metford bayonet with two piece wood grips having brass securing screws. Wilkinson London makers mark and remains of acceptance stamps. No scabbard. Blade 30cms, overall 42 ½ cms. (4 items)
French Chassepot Bayonet, with brass ribbed one piece handle, muzzle ring and down turned quillon. Matching numbers of the guard and scabbard. Yataghan blade with fuller on back edge. St Etienne arsenal mark and date 1868 to back edge. Blade 57 ½ cms, overall 71cms. Accompanied by another Chassepot bayonet with black painted scabbard and cross guard. St Etienne arsenal mark and dated 1869. Blade worn on this example. The blade measures 57cms, overall 71cms. (2 items)
French Chassepot Bayonet, with brass ribbed one piece handle, muzzle ring and down turned quillon. Matching numbers on the guard and scabbard. Yataghan blade with fuller on back edge. Arsenal marks and 1868 date to the edge. Blade 57 ½ cms, overall 71cms; French Gras bayonet with two piece wood grips, brass pommel and steel cross guard with muzzle ring and curved quillon. Triangular blade with St Etienne 1878 marked blade. Housed in scabbard. Blade 52cms, overall 65 ½ cms; French Gras bayonet with two piece wooden scabbard, brass pommel and steel cross guard with muzzle ring and curved quillon. Triangular blade with arsenal mark and date 1875. Housed in its original scabbard. Blade 51 ½ cms, overall 65 ½ cms. Various conditions. (3 items)
Spanish Mauser Bolo Bayonet, with two piece chequered wood grips, steel pommel, cross guard with muzzle ring. Housed in the original scabbard. Bolo shaped blade with stamps to the forte. Blade measures 25cms, overall 39 ½ cms; WW2 German K98 bayonet complete with the original scabbard. Two piece wood grips having waffen amt stamp to the pommel. Blade with fuller to the back edge. Blade 25cms, overall 40 ½ cms; 2x Mauser export bayonets both with the original scabbards. The first blade 25cms, overall 39 ½ cms, the other, blade 24cms and overall 38 ½ cms. (4 items)
Large South American (Brazilian) Hunting Knife, with partially double edged clipped blade having etched decoration of cowboys and “QUALIDADE PRIMEIRA GARANTIDA”. Housed in leather scabbard. Blade 31 cms, overall 44 ½ cms. Accompanied by a Czechoslovakian VZ-58 bayonet with wooden grip and leather scabbard; AK-47 bayonet in rubber scabbard with wire cutter to bottom; German Bundeswehr combat knife in scabbard and another knife possibly of Scandinavian origin. Various conditions. (5 items)
Belgium F.A.L Bayonet, with two piece wooden grips (section missing from one side), housed in its steel scabbard and green leather bayonet frog attached; Belgium FAL bayonet with two piece black plastic grip, no scabbard. German Mauser bayonet with steel scabbard, two piece wood grips, waffen amt stamp to the top, blade stamped “3349 t t” and “43 asw”. (3 Items)
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