A RARE SIAMESE NIELLO AND SILVER-GILT MOUNTED SWORD IN THE JAPANESE TASTE, 19TH CENTURY with slightly curved blade double-edged towards the point and formed with two fullers of differing length, fitted with a habaki (blade collar) at its base, round brass sword guard formed in imitation of a Japanese tsuba and engraved with floral motifs, silver hilt decorated with gilt niello work of lai dok phuttan pattern and silver scabbard decorated en suite and formed with mounts in imitation of a Japanese kurikata and kashezuno (some scuffing, minor dents) 65.2 cm; 25 3/4 in blade Swords made in the Japanese style were popular in Siam (Thailand) during the 17th-19th centuries and often served as diplomatic gifts. A similarly decorated sword presented to President James Buchanan by King Mongkut of Siam in 1861 as part of an exchange of gifts between the two leaders is preserved in the National Archives and Records Administration, Maryland, USA, Ident. No. 5923141.
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˜AN INDIAN DAGGER (PESH-KABZ), EARLY 19TH CENTURY with straight single-edged tapering blade of T-section, chiselled back-edge with gilt scrollwork at the forte and enclosed with a gilt panel on one side of the blade (the other missing), well carved marine ivory hilt with a delicate moulding at the top and the bottom of the grip, in its original wooden scabbard covered with maroon velvet (small losses) and with gilt-copper locket and chape with pierced borders, each decorated with punched flowers within a lozenge framework, the former drawn-out to a bud-shaped finial and the latter with a small pierced mount 33.5 cm; 13 ¼ in blade
˜A NEPALESE GHURKA KNIFE (KUKRI), LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY with characteristic broad single-edged blade formed with a reinforced back-edge and notched at the forte, horn hilt with brass ferrule at the base, inset with contrasting ivory pellets over its surface (two missing), carved central moulding accompanied by a chased brass band, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard complete with two accompanying knives 33.7 cm; 13 1/4 in blade
A BALKAN DAGGER (KHANJAR), 19TH CENTURY with curved double-edged blade formed with a long central rib and decorated with gold scrollwork at the forte on each face, characteristic hilt encased in sheet brass hilt embossed with traditional scrollwork and flowerheads on a punched ground, in its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with brass locket and chape decorated en suite with the hilt, the former with a small loop for suspension 31.0 cm; 12 1/4 in blade Provenance Sotheby's, 23rd April 1979, lot 71
AN ARAB DAGGER (JAMBIYA), 19TH CENTURY with curved double-edged blade formed with a medial ridge on each face, gilt-copper hilt of characteristic form, chased over its surface with scrolling foliage against a punched ground, in its scabbard decorated en suite, the inner face decorated with a scale design, the base with bulbous terminal and with three small loops on each side of the mouth for attachment to a belt (rings missing) 16.5 cm; 6 1/2 in blade Provenance G. Vallorani Esq., sold Sotheby's, 23rd April 1979, lot 75
AN ARAB DAGGER (JAMBIYA), 19TH CENTURY with curved double-edged blade formed with a medial ridge on each face, decorated on each side of the forte with a brief gold inscription, chiselled iron hilt of characteristic form, decorated over its surface with scrolling foliage carrying large expanded flowerheads all against a punched ground, in plum velvet-covered wooden scabbard 22.4 cm; 8 3/4 in blade Provenance Sotheby's, 23rd April 1979, lot 82
A RUSSIAN SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (KINDJAL), ST PETERSBURG, LATE 19TH CENTURY with broad double-edged blade of watered steel, formed with a short central fuller on each face, retaining traces of silver koftgari on one face at the forte, hilt of characteristic form, encased in silver chased and decorated with niello scrolls against a finely punched and gilt ground, retained by two rivets with foliate heads, in its scabbard decorated over the outer face en suite with the hilt, the inner face decorated with niello scrollwork, struck with three marks including town mark, silver control mark and the maker's mark, probably HK, incorporating a red leather central panel, with a single loop for suspension and a very small portion of its silver thread suspension 21.8 cm; 8 5/8 in blade Provenance Sotheby's, 23rd April 1979, lot 57
TWO SUDANESE SWORDS AND A DAGGER, 19TH CENTURY the first a kaskara, with broad fullered double-edged blade retaining traces of an etched inscription, iron hilt, and leather-bound grip rising to a disc pommel, the second with broad fullered blade (seized in its scabbard), grooved ricasso, heavily weighted cylindrical grip bound with iron, and fitted with a sharp crescentic pommel; and the third formed of a pair of curved double-edged blades joined by a bone grip, complete with two scabbards (worn) the first: 73.7 cm; 29 in blade (3) Provenance Worden Hall, Lancashire A private English collection
˜THREE SOUTH EAST ASIAN DAGGERS (KRIS), 19TH/20TH CENTURY the first Sulawesi with pattern-welded blade, finely carved characteristic ivory grip with beaked pommel, in its white metal-covered scabbard including a small hook for suspension; the second with broad heavy long blade, figured hardwood grip, in its scabbard (chipped) and the third with long straight blade, brass selut, and carved wooden grip the first: 28.0 cm; 11 in blade (3)
˜TWO SMALL INDIAN DAGGERS, 19TH CENTURY the first with curved single-edged blade struck with a cutler's mark on one face, German silver ferrule, carved bone grip in its engraved German silver scabbard with a belt for suspension; the second with strongly curved blade single edged on the inner face, and small ivory grip rising to a beaked pommel, in its tooled leather scabbard the first: 11.7 cm; 4 1/2 in blade (2)
˜TWO INDIAN DAGGERS (KARD), LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY the first with broad tapering single-edged blade, two-piece ivory hilt formed with a medial ridge on one face, and beaked pommel (age cracks); the second with tapering blade, and cylindrical grip formed of segments of inlaid horn and bone, in its leather scabbard with iron chape the first: 33.0 cm; 13 in blade (2)
AN INDIAN SWORD WITH TALWAR HILT, 19TH CENTURY with slightly curved blade double-edged towards the point, iron hilt of characteristic form, including a pair of swelling quillons, knuckle-guard with recurved bud-shaped finial, and large disc pommel, in a fabric-covered wooden scabbard 64.2 cm; 25 1/4 in
A German Police-type bayonet, 31.5cm fullered blade inscribed Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co, Solingen, two-piece wooden grip with Nazi Third Reich insignia, eagle head pommel, curved quillon with oak leaves, nickel-mounted leather scabbard, 48cm long overall, late 20th century Condition Report: Late 20th century reproduction
A Prussian Infantry sabre Model 1715 or Prussian Garde-Infanterie-Säbel M.1715, 64cm blade brightly etched with crowned FWR cypher for Kind Friedrich Wilhelm Rex, regiment/track numbers found on shell guard and knuckle bow, black leather scabbard, long brass frog hook and brass ball tip, 79.5cm long overall, c. 1786 - 1816
Medals and Militaria, WW1, Royal Warwickshire, Too Young/Assumed Identity, Gas Warfare Instructor in Washington, group of three, 1914-15 Star, Great War and Victory Medals, named to 1422 A. Sjt. W.A. Price, R. War. R. [Royal Warwickshire Regiment], the Star named to the then Private, Pte. W.A. Price, R. War'. R., erroneous ribbon arrangement but present; his 1907 pattern bayonet, 43cm blade inscribed Wilkinson, Pall Mall, surmounted by crowned GR cypher, stamped with War Department markings to verso, two-piece wooden grip, scabbard with khaki fittings, 57.5cm long overall; framed Trench map, Fifth Army Situation Map, 5 p.m. 20th August, 1917, 39.5cm x 49.5cm; Army Reserve (Special Reservists) 6 Years' Service; 1915 Calendar and Map of Flanders and Northern France; certificates: Employment During the War, Character and Discharge; send from the Front in 1918 to America, to instruct in Washington and New York vis-à-vis gas warfare and intelligence work: Certificate of Identity, with signed photo, from the New York Office of the British Military Attaché, signed, stamped and dated 7th September 1918, Movement Order dated 7th October 1918 directing the then Sergeant William Arthur Price from Washington to New York from the British Military Mission, D.C., etc; postcards, WW1, humour: b/w (5) and coloured (2); personal possessions: gilt brass vest case, box of Cru-Steel Star Razor Blades, brown leather change wallet; (archive) William Arthur Price was the assumed wartime name of Harold Price he was too young to enlist and so assumed his predeceased brother's name and birth date, as evidenced by the carbon copy of a handwritten letter from is his son/daughter and might also explain why his Certified Copy of Attestation though filled in is not signed by a magistrate or attesting officer.
An Imperial German 1889 Pattern Cavalry officer's sword, by G. Woolner & Co, Berlin, 78cm blade etched with triumphal regalia and floral swags, lion's head gilt with one langet applied with two crossed cavalry sabres within a silver wreath, the other langet with an escutcheon numbered 52? regiment?, shagreen grip with silver wire, steel scabbard with fixed ring and loop, 97cm long
Imperial German M98/05 “Butcher Bayonet”, with two piece wood slab grips. Acceptance stamp to the top. Housed in the original steel scabbard. Swollen blade with fuller to the back edge. Acceptance stamp and date “17” (1917). Blade shows some staining and wear, scabbard with surface rust. Accompanied by a cut down Imperial German 1871 pattern bayonet which has been used as a trench knife, missing its scabbard. Imperial markings to the edge of the blade. (2 items)
WW2 German Third Reich Artillery / Enlisted Mans Dress Sword, being a steel dove hilt pattern example with the grip retaining the original wire binding. Plain langet and cross guard with knuckle guard. Attached to the hilt is the original dress knot / portopee. Housed in its original scabbard with single hanging ring. Plain slightly curved blade with partial fuller to the back edge. Blade has makers trade mark of Rich A Herder Solingen. Blade measures 86cms, overall 106 ½ cms.
Scarce German Army Officers F W Holler Model 21 Sword, good example of the special pattern sword produced by F W Holler known as the Model 21. Gilt brass down winged political style eagle and swastika with down turned lion head quillon. Knuckle guard with fine oak leaves and acorns relief leading into stylised lion / puma head with jewelled eyes. The back strap with fine relief of oak leaves and acorns. Re-finished grip. Plain single edged slightly curved blade partial fuller to the back edge. Housed in the original black painted scabbard. Blade shows staining and wear. Blade measures 83cms, overall 101cms.
WW2 Axis Forces Bulgarian Army Officers Dress Dagger, fine example complete with its original orange celluloid grip retaining the wire binding, Bulgarian crown top pommel, cross guard with lion head finials and one side the coat of arms with rampant lion and the other side Bulgarian order. Housed in its original scabbard with hanging rings. Double edged blade with etched decoration to both sides. The blade measures 24cms, overall 39cms.
Japanese WW2 Army Officers Sword Katana, blade with pronounced zig-zag hamon, nakago signed and with Seki Arsenal stamp and pierced with a single mekugi ana. In shin gunto mounts including unusual iron tsuba of shin gunto pattern, civilian replacement fuchi, in its scabbard with leather combat cover. Blade 66cms. Good condition, some age wear, blade cleaned bright.
Japanese WW2 Army Officers Sword Katana, wartime blade of conventional form, in regulation shin gunto mounts, the tsuka with leather combat cover sewn in place, in its green painted metal scabbard. Blade 61cms, details of nakago unavailable, kashira replaced with a piece of horn, well-worn overall.
Eagle Pommel Sidearm, broad swollen double edge blade cut with a pair of fullers and a longer one, cast brass hilt, grip in the form of an eagle’s head, in an original 19th century leather scabbard with brass locket and leather chape. Blade 47.5cms. Good condition. We are of the opinion that the sidearm is a well-made later representation of an earlier sidearm. Sold as viewed.
^ Continental Silver Mounted Hunting Hanger c.1770, slightly curved single edge blade cut with 3 narrow fullers, one piece ivory grip, mounts (not hall marked) include rococo crosspiece and small side guard, shaped pommel cap and 3 pairs of rivet heads, in its silver mounted leather scabbard. Blade 44.5cms, overall 58cms. Good condition, blade cleaned bright, age worn overall.
Mid-19th Century Continental Hunting Hanger, probably French, straight double edge blade cut with a pair of fullers, fine silver crosspiece (not hall marked) with boar and deer head against hunting horn, dog head quillon finials, ebonised grip, in its leather scabbard with engraved silver mounts. Blade 47.5cms, overall 62.5cms. Good condition, some age wear.
^ German Hunting Hanger c.1870, straight double edge blade cut with a pair of fullers, etched with small trophies and blued and gilt for half length, gilt brass pommel and crosspiece cast with dog head finials, deer and boar heads on quillon block, together with foliage, one piece reeded ivory grip, in its leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts chased with trophy and foliage. Blade 57cms, overall 74cms. Good condition, some rust staining to blade, some wear to gilding.
^ British Officers Mameluke Dress Sword, plain curved single edge blade with false edge, iron crosspiece and grip strap, 2 piece ivory grips, bullion dress knot, in its steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings. Blade 79cms. Good condition, a few minor dents to scabbard and some patches of rusted fabric pattern, cleaned overall.
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