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Lot 326
OF WATERLOO AND KING'S GERMAN LEGION INTEREST - AN ENGLISH OFFICER'S HORSE'S HEAD POMMEL SWORD, 75.5cm pipe backed blade, gilt stirrup hilt decorated with acanthus scrolls, horse's head pommel, gilt wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard, engraved U: LINSINGEN S/I U: ESTORF 27Mz 1816. Unfortunately the list for the King's German Legion contains several Linsingens and Estrofs with the same initials.
Lot 331
A RARE AND UNUSUAL 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, 88cm blade with spear point, retaining most of its original polish, regulation pierced steel disc hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, leather covered wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard. This scarce example of the sought after Heavy Cavalry Disc Hilt appears significantly smaller and lighter in proportions, perhaps for an NCO.
Lot 333
AN 1803 PATTERN GRENADIER GUARDS OFFICER'S SWORD BY OSBORN, 72.5cm blade decorated with a Grenadier and flaming grenades, foliage, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher and the Royal arms, stamped GG, regulation pierced copper hilt, buckled, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 335
A SCARCE BENGAL RIFLES OFFICER'S SWORD, 82.5cm pipe-backed blade with spear point by WEBB, etched with laurel wreaths, stands of arms, crowned BENGAL RIFLE, strung bugle horn and the East India Company rampant lion emblem, regulation steel Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
Lot 336
A VICTORIAN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 91cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, maker's initials for Gardiner & Co. further etched with owners crest and motto LUX IN TENEBRIS and entwined owner's initials (SHF), regulation three-bar steel hilt, ribbed fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. The crest is that of the Scottish Family Fullerton - a member of that family served with the Warwickshire Regiment, The Royal Irish Lancers and the 13th Hussars - Grey D'Estoteville Herbert Fullerton - although the initials do not correspond.
Lot 337
A VICTORIAN ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER'S 1821 PATTERN SWORD, 90cm blade by MOLE & SONS, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and regimental devices, regulation steel three-bar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip. Note the quality of the etching is higher than usual and the rayskin has not been polished smooth, remaining chunky, no scabbard.
Lot 345
A VERY RARE SPECIAL PATTERN WARWICKSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS OFFICER'S SWORD, 81cm blade by PEARCE & SON, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, strung bugle horn, and 2ND WARWICK RIFLE VOLTRS, nickel bowl hilt pierced and engraved with oak leaves and a crowned VR cypher over a bugle horn and WARWICKSHIRE RIFLE VOLUNTEERS, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard.
Lot 347
AN 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 83.5cm clean blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GVR cypher and Royal arms, regulation pierced steel hilt, guard bent, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard, together with an American Model 1860 Cavalry Trooper's sword by HORSTMANN, contained in its steel scabbard with loose throat. (2)
Lot 349
A VICTORIAN RIFLE VOLUNTEER'S OFFICER'S SWORD, 82.5cm plated blade by Hawkes & Co., some lifting, etched with scrolling foliage, RIFLE VOLUNTEERS and a crowned VR cypher, regulation Gothic hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, worn, contained in its steel scabbard, together with an 1897 Pattern Indian Army NCO's sword, dated 1901, the hilt and mounts painted gold. (2)
Lot 350
A RUSSIAN MODEL 1827 LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, 87cm sharply curved blade dated 1834 on the back edge and bearing an inscription that translates as Golden Mouth, various Arsenal stamps at the forte, regulation three-bar brass hilt with various Arsenal stamps, leather grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard.
Lot 355
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 76cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and US, regulation gilt hilt, folding sideguard decorated with a stand of arms, the front guard with an eagle and flags, D-shaped knuckle guard, tapering pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted plated scabbard.
Lot 361
A GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK, 22.5cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms and a fouled anchor, gilt hilt with acanthus scroll crossguard, bun-shaped pommel, ring turned tapering ivory grip, contained in its copper gilt scabbard with maker's panel for Dudley.
Lot 362
A GVR ROYAL NAVAL DIRK, 45.5cm blade by GIEVES, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned GVR cypher, regulation copper gilt hilt with lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip contained in its copper mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount engraved with the owner's initials P.C.O.M., complete with knot. A small note accompanying the dirk states it was worn at the conference of Aqaba in 1925.
Lot 363
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY ROYAL NAVAL DIRK, 45cm blade etched with scrolling oak leaves and ropes, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, maker's panel for J.R. GAUNT & SON, regulation brass hilt with lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with owner's initials I.M.M.
Lot 364
A CLEAN VICTORIAN ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 79cm curved blade by Bilney & Ashdowne, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and the Royal arms, minor staining, regulation gilt hilt with bold lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot.
Lot 367
A 19TH CENTURY ARGENTINIAN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 68cm pipe backed blade with spear point, profusely etched with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and naval motifs, regulation brass hilt with lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 372
AN 1816 PATTERN RIFLEMAN'S OR PIONEER'S SHORT SWORD OR SIDEARM, 55.5cm curved blade by REEVES, with double edged clipped back point, regulation brass stirrup hilt with Lion's head pommel and ribbed grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Reeve's was not a contractor for the manufacture of these items - possibly a tender for the contract that failed (stress crack to the edge) which would explain the lack of saw back and the retention of its original polish.
Lot 399
A NELSON RELATED COLLECTOR'S CASE, comprising Georgian naval dirk with foliate etched flattened diamond section blade, copper gilt oak leaf crossguard, ring turned ivory grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, framed and glazed profile of Nelson in plaster, and two commemorative medallions, parcel, framed and glazed.
Lot 414
THE INTERESTING NORMANDY LANDINGS RELATED ARCHIVE OF LT J.W. MAIN DSC ROYAL NAVY, comprising Edward VIII naval dirk, 44.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and Royal cypher, regulation brass hilt with lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot, the upper mount with owner's name, together with bicorn hat, epaulettes, belt etc all contained in their japanned transit tin, tropical hat and tin, flags, drinks coasters, commission document, medal ribbons, copy citation and a small selection of printed items, to include identity card and photographs.
Lot 472
A 19TH CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN KASKARA, 85cm triple fullered broadsword blade, probably European, characteristic hilt with spatulate crossguard and wooden grip, contained in its tooled leather scabbard, together with another with 87cm triple fullered blade incised with crescent moons and demonstrating some characteristics of damascus, characteristic hilt with spatulate crossguard and natural horn grip. (2)
Lot 475
A GOOD 18TH CENTURY RHINOCEROS HILTED NIMCHA, 82.5cm curved European blade etched with an inscription to either side NO ME EN BAINES SIN HONOR and NO ME SAIVES SIN RAISON, characteristic hilt with traces of gilt decoration, white metal collar and angular carved grip, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
Lot 497
A 19TH CENTURY CHINESE JIAN OR SHORT SWORD, 45cm flattened diamond section blade incised with a wavy line and seven inset copper dots to either side, characteristic hilt with lion's mask crossguard and embossed pommel set with a turquoise to either side, contained in its brass mounted fishskin wrapped wooden scabbard.
Lot 506
A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY WOOTZ BLADED TULWAR, 78.5cm curved Wootz blade decorated with a panel of foliate silver inlay at the forte, characteristic hilt with scroll guard, domed crossguard terminals, disc pommel, the whole with good traces of silvered decoration, contained in its silver mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts finely decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads.
Lot 520
A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY WHITE METAL SINHALESE OR CEYLONESE PIHA KAETTA, 25cm heavy section blade with reinforced brass forte, characteristic white metal hilt with open mouthed simah pommel, the whole embossed with scrolling foliage and set with eight faceted garnets, contained in its foliate embossed white metal scabbard further applied with eight faceted garnets, complete with companion pick, together s similar smaller example and four further crude knives. From an established West Country collection. (6)
Lot 527
TWO 19TH CENTURY MALAY OR SUMATRAN DAGGERS, the first with 22cm curved watered blade chiselled and pierced at the forte, characteristic carved wooden hilt with foliate carved decoration highlighted in guilt, contained in its carved wooden scabbard decorated to match, together with 18.5cm curved heavy blade, plain horn hilt and contained in its bone mounted wooden scabbard. Some old worm to the latter. (2)
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