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Lot 521
A 19th Century Indian dagger with ivory mounted handle housed in a leather covered wooden scabbard CONDITION REPORTS In a very worn state. Scabbard has leather missing throughout. Appears to have been repaired at points. The handle is in a state of disrepair. Bone has various chips and cracks, gaps throughout, heavy wear and tear conducive with age and use. The blade itself appears to have been worn in several places as well as discoloured, pitted and rusted. See images for more detail
Lot 284
A Japanese Naval Dirk, the 22.5cm single edge steel blade with a narrow fuller, the brass habaki with an engraved lozenge mark, the brass hilt with recurving crossguard, wire bound same hilt and chrysanthemum decorated pommel, the brown painted metal scabbard with similarly decorated brass mounts, 42.5cm. Edge re-ground. Wear to the brown paint of scabbard. Rayskin grip is grubby and with rough seam.
Lot 381
An 18th Century Persian Shamshir, with 79cm single edge curved wootz blade, steel crossguard with narrow langets and compressed globular quillons, the black leather grip with silver rosettes and snake head pommel, the foliate embossed silver scabbard with steel mounts to the chape and twin suspender bars, 94cm. Black patching to blade at the tip. Steel mounts of poor quality. Damage to backstrap of hilt.
Lot 287
A Shinto Japanese Katana with Special Order Shin-gunto Mounts, the 67.5cm blade with large irregular hamon, bo'hi running for 24cm from the one piece copper habaki, the tang signed ''MUSASHI TARO YASUKUNI'' and ''MA JU GO MAI DO FUKU SAKU'', with parcel gilt bronze tsuba, the yellow braid bound same hilt with triple chrysanthemum head menuki, the prunus decorated copper kashira set with silver family mon, hung with yellow and brown cord and tassels, the browned scabbard with copper mounts matching the hilt, with a later mahogany display stand; together with, oshigata and research material, a hessian label inscribed TAKIYAMA, OFFICER, a leather and red velvet belt and pistol holster richly embroidered with flowerheads and leaves in raised gold bullion thread, and a printed photograph of the surrendering office in a leather folding frame (4) Provenance:- surrendered at Bangkok, Siam on or around 11th January 1946 by a General of the 18th Japanese Army. Blade with hagire 18cm from the tip. Numerous areas of delamination. Braid on hilt is soiled, otherwise good.
Lot 276
A German Third Reich Army Officer's Dagger, the double edge steel blade etched with ORIGINAL Squirrel logo for Eickhorn, Solingen, the tang with billet mark, the aluminium hilt with wrythen fluted orange plastic grip, with pebbled aluminium scabbard and green velvet backed silver lace hanging straps **Acquired at the end of the war by a RAMC medic from a German officer at a camp in Austria . Blade in good clean condition. Generally good condition.
Lot 375
A 19th Century Indonesian Luju Alang, Sumatra, the 53cm machete type blade with a narrow fuller running along the back edge, with white metal collar and bone hulu hilt, the two piece wood scabbard bound with bands of sheet silver, some missing; two Early 20th Century Indian Ornamental White Metal Dhals, with foliate engraved black and brown enamelled decoration, each 27.5 cm diameter (3). Orange rust pitting to part of blade which makes it difficult to remove the scabbard. Tip of scabbard is missing a piece of wood, some silver bands missing, Dhals - Both with general signs of wear commensurate with age but no significant issues.
Lot 382
An 18th Century Indo-Persian Shamshir, with 80cm single edge curved steel blade, the Turkish style gilt copper hilt with lion head pommel, the crossguard with langets set with polished horn roundels and enamel simulating semi-precious stones, the gold velvet covered scabbard with gilded mounts with similar decoration, 102.5cm . Pitting and grey patching to the blade, with a rectangular rust patch towards the tip. Wear to the gilding. Loss of some enamelling.
Lot 292
A British Pattern 1888 Bayonet, Mk.1, Second Type, by Sanderson, Sheffield, variously stamped and numbered to the forte, with steel-mounted leather scabbard. Blade with overall scattered light rusting. Steel parts to hilt rusted and one wood grip with short crack. Spring release button operative. Steel parts to scabbard with allover light rust.
Lot 377
An Early 19th Century Turkish Yataghan, the blade inlaid in gold with panels of text, possibly from the Koran, with a narrow fuller running along the back edge, the bolster with silver flower studded decoration, the marine ivory earred grip with similarly decorated silver backstrap, the black leather scabbard with coiled metal stitching to the seam, 75cm. Some black patching and minor pitting to the blade. Age cracks to the marine ivory grip. The coiled metal stitching to the scabbard seam is coming undone slightly towards the tip.
Lot 354
A George III 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper's Sword, the 70.5cm single edge broad fullered curved steel blade stamped with crown/1 at the ricasso, the back edge stamped WOOLLEY & CO., the stirrup hilt with ribbed grip bearing traces of leather, the knucklebow engraved 43, with steel scabbard, 98cm. Black patching and fine pitting to blade. Hilt lacking wire binding and leather to grip. Orange peel type pitting to scabbard.
Lot 302
An 18th Century British Cavalry Sword, the 90cm single edge clip point steel blade with crown stamp at the ricasso, the brass stirrup hilt with short rounded langets, down-curved quillon, capped pommel and ribbed fishskin grip, lacks scabbard, 105cm. Blade has a deep chip to edge 36cm from tip, with some pitting. Fishskin grip has some damage. Lacks scabbard.
Lot 320
A 19th Century Chilean Tax Police Sword, the 76 cm quill back blade etched, ''POLICIA FISCAL, CHILE'', the steel half basket hilt pierced and engraved with a Coat of Arms, ribbed wood grip, the leather scabbard numbered 472 and with twin ring suspensions, 96.5cm. Blade with scattered patches of light corrosion and rusting - possibly repolished - and with evidence of regrinding to edge near tip. Hilt with overall patches of light rust. Scabbard leather limp, some stitching defective and chape detached.
Lot 242
A French Fireman's Adrian Helmet, with chromed finish and brass bound brim, the brass helmet plate embossed SAPEURS POMPIERS LEVOUEMENT, with leather liner, together with a leather belt with similarly stamped brass clasp; a French M1866 Chassepot Yataghan Sword Bayonet, with St. Etienne steel blade and scabbard; a French M1892 Mousqueton Bayonet, the crossguard and steel scabbard stamped with differing numbers (4)
Lot 347
A Dutch 1898 Pattern Klewang, the 61cm clip point steel blade marked at the ricasso ALEX. COPPEL, SOLINGEN, the opposing side with crowned B, the steel half basket hilt with wood grip scales and brass rivets, lacks scabbard, 74cm Footnote:- Early examples were made in Solingen, later examples were manufactured in Hembrug. Some pitting to blade and hilt, wood grip scales bruised, the right one missing a piece of wood at the pommel
Lot 298
A Second War 1937 Model Italian Fascist Leader's/Officer's Dagger, with 19.5cm single edge draw-back steel blade, the aluminium hilt with eagle head pommel, inset black plastic grip scales, one with gilt metal fascist insignia, the black enamelled metal scabbard with gilt metal chape and twin suspension bands with gilt metal hanging chains and S.P.Q.R. eagle clip outlined in black , together with a black and gold metal thread portapee and additional leather suspension straps, 34.5cm
Lot 357
An 18th Century Continental Small Sword, possibly for a boy, the 75cm double edge steel blade with rounded tip, the brass hilt with foliate cast boat shape guard, foliate cast grip, knuckle bow and pommel, with brass mounted leather scabbard, 92cm. Black patching to blade. Guard is a little wobbly. Leather scabbard has a crease split.
Lot 370
A Mid/Late 20th Century Moro Kris, with twelve lok polished steel blade, the lacquered wood hulu tapa gudu type hilt with woven wire grip, the two piece wood scabbard carved with foliate tracery at the mouth The blade has been over polished, but with some black patching remaining. The lacquer to the hilt is worn in places. The scabbard seams are seperating slightly in places.
Lot 318
A Rare 18th Century French Officer's Sabre ''Hongrois'' to the Prince Paul Esterhazy's Hussar Regiment, of Polish type, the blade engraved with a crown over three fleur de lys and further inscribed ''Vive Le Roy'' and ''Regiment d'Esterhazy'', the back edge engraved, ''Berger Marchand Fourbisseur à Strasbourg'', the gilt brass ''L'' shaped hilt with globular quillon to the crossguard, narrow langets and shaped knucklebow, ribbed leather grip, the brass mounted leather scabbard with twin ring suspensions, 111cm. Blade with some rusting and corrosion, now largely cleaned up. Hilt somewhat wobbly. Gilding largely worn. Pommel cap lacking. Scabbard generally good with evidence of wear and tear commensurate with age.
Lot 307
A George V RAF Officer's Sword by Gieves, London, retailed by Moss Bros., the 83.5 cm single-fullered and single edge plated steel blade etched to the obverse with a crowned eagle and with a crest to the reverse, both amongst foliage and vacant panels of battle honours, gilt proved poincon, the gilt brass hilt pierced and cast with a crowned eagle and Royal cypher and stamped number M.106, eagle head pommel and backstrap, wire bound fishskin grip, bullion sword knot, the brass mounted leather scabbard with twin ring suspensions, 99cm. Sword in good condition overall with only minor dings and general light wear. Scabbard with slight scuffing to leather. Several dents to chape. Smaller dents to locket.
Lot 309
A Late 19th Century French Heavy Cavalry Officer's Sword, with 90 cm single edge curved and fullered steel blade, the brass triple bar hilt cast and chased with foliage, wire bound horn grip, the steel scabbard indistinctly engraved with initials and with twin ring suspensions, 110.5cm. Sword good overall. Scabbard with one small dent, otherwise good.
Lot 301
A 19th Century Lock Knife, the blade stamped, ''Joseph Rodgers & Sons, Cutlers to their Majesties, No.6 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, England, twin hatched horn scale grips, 26.5 cm overall, open, original leather sheath, and a Victorian Short Swordstick, fullered square section blade, length 33 cm, cane grip and locking scabbard (2). Lock knife - Blade extreme tip broken. Several small nicks to blade edge. Some wear to plated parts. Mechanism in good working order. Sheath loop broken and lacking, otherwise good. Swordstick - Blade with scattered patches of light rust, but mainly quite bright. Scabbard with small split at top. Tip of scabbard appears to be reduced slightly. Grip with small split at base. General signs of wear.
Lot 324
An 1828 Pattern Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, the 89cm double edge steel blade with later silver plating, bearing traces of etching and maker's mark, the back edge numbered 34313, with HW poincon, the nickel-plated hilt with wire bound fishskin grip, cushion fluted pommel with remains of red tassel, with scarlet baize and buckskin liner, the plated scabbard with twin ring suspensions, 108.5cm. The later silver plating to the blade has partially obscured the etched decoration and the maker's mark, there is slight wear in parts. Otherwise good.
Lot 404
An Early 19th Century Moroccan/Arab Nimcha (Mahratta Sabre), with 79cm single edge double fullered steel blade, the steel hilt with gold koftgari decoration to the downswept quillons and upswept knuckle guard, with foliate engraved silver ferrule and substantial rhinoceros horn saw handle grip, with leather scabbard, 100cm. Orange rust pitting to the blade and exposed areas of hilt. Two repaired splinter splits to the grip. Some loss of leather to the scabbard, with perished surface.
Lot 384
An 18th Century Indian Shamshir/Talwar, with 82cm single edge Wootz blade, the steel cruciform hilt with disc pommel all over decorated with gold koftgari foliage, the black leather scabbard with gilt metal locket, twin suspender rings and chape intricately engraved with stylised palmettes on a pebbled field, 95cm. Pitting to areas of the blade and hilt. Otherwise, good.
Lot 379
A 19th Century Caucasian Shashqa, the 77cm single edge curved steel blade with three narrow fullers running along the back edge, finely engraved at the ricasso with formal foliage on a vermicular field, the niello decorated silver bird head hilt with silver wire bound grip, the black leather scabbard with foliate embossed decoration to the silver locket, with fine scalework engraved decoration to the silver suspender ring bands, the steel chape with gold koftgari decoration, 91cm. Black patching to edge of blade. Wire binding of the grip is a little slack. Small dents to silver locket of scabbard, with wear to the koftgari decoration on the chape.
Lot 332
An Imperial Russian Model 1827 Saw-back Falchion Pioneer Sword, the 50cm single edge saw-back steel blade marked I3. M3 I5, the brass hilt with recurving crossguard stamped 1831 BH AG, with ribbed pistol grip, the pommel pierced, with brass mounted leather scabbard, 71.5cm . Blade is good. Small dings to hilt and bruising to leather scabbard.
Lot 283
A Japanese Second World War NCO/WO's Shin Gunto Katana, the 67cm single edge steel blade with a narrow fuller running along the back edge and numbered 48008, with one piece brass habaki, pierced brass tsuba, the aluminium hilt bearing traces of original brown paint and with clip fastening (spring missing), the white metal fuchi stamped with Kokura Arsenal marks, the steel scabbard bearing traces of paint and stamped at the mouth 8670, 97cm. Nicks to edge of blade at the tipWear to paint on scabbard and hilt. Tsuba a little wobbly.
Lot 383
A Good Late 18th Century Indian Shamshir, with 75.5cm single edge curved Wootz blade, the green jade hilt carved with a stiff leaf collar, the pommel carved as a ram's head with gold backed eyes, one set with a ruby, the cast silver crossguard with green and blue foliate champleve enamelled decoration, with ram's head quillons, the gold velvet covered scabbard embroidered with foliage in bullion wire thread and with champleve enamel twin suspender bands and chape, 92.5cm Footnote: Possibly made under the influence of Claude Martin of the Lucknow Arsenal. Pommel with only one ruby set eye. Pitting to blade, a nick and rust patching at the tip. Small areas of enamel loss. Some perishing and damage to the velvet scabbard where the locket would have been.
Lot 277
A German Third Reich Kriegsmarine Dirk, the double fullered steel blade etched with a fouled anchor and foliage, with maker's mark for E.u F. Horster, Solingen, the brass hilt with wire bound cream plastic wrythen fluted grip, the brass scabbard engraved with lightning bolts. Black patching to blade at the ricasso. Cream plastic grip is cracked and has some loss. The scabbard has small dents.
Lot 394
A Late 18th/Early 19th Century Moroccan Nimcha (Mahratta Sabre), the 78.7cm fullered steel blade with armourer's mark, with rhinoceros horn saw handle hilt and later 19th century leather scabbard with foliate embossed silver bands, 94cm. Black patching and pitting to blade and hilt. Some drying out of handle
Lot 385
An Early 19th Century Turkish Yataghan, the 65.5 cm single edge curved steel blade engraved with a band of script and strapwork panel and with a narrow fuller to the back edge, the gilt filigree bolster set with facetted amber beads, the marine ivory eared hilt with coral set back strap, with brass mounted leather scabbard and frog, 87cm. Some black patching and pitting to the blade. Age cracks and chips to the marine ivory grip, Numerous small dents to the brass mounts of the scabbard.
Lot 386
An 18th Century Moroccan/Arab Nimcha (Mahratta Sabre), the 90.5cm single edge double fullered and spear point steel blade signed at the ricasso in Arabic script, with rhinoceros horn saw-handle hilt, the steel downswept double crossguard and upswept knuckle bow with gold koftgari decoration and with green enamelled collar, the red velvet covered scabbard with silver mounts chased and inlaid with green enamelled foliage and with twin ring suspension, 108cm. Minor black patching to blade. Some wear to the gold koftari and enamelling on the hilt and scabbard mounts. Velvet pile of the scabbard is very worn, with some loss of fabric. Generally in good condition.
Lot 335
A British 1856 Pattern Sword Bayonet, the fullered steel blade with War Department and inspector's marks, stamped 2/85, crown/V.R., the backstrap stamped E.PRICE, lacks scabbard; a US 1917 Bayonet, with steel mounted leather scabbard; a French M1874 Gras Sword Bayonet, with St Etienne blade, lacks scabbard (3). 1 - Nicks to edge of blade, with black patching to hilt. 2 - Orange rust pitting to metalwork. 3 - Pitting to blade, with a bend towards the tip.
Lot 352
A First World War German Fighting Knife, the 14.5cm single edge steel blade marked at the ricasso with a crowned C, the opposing side marked GOTTLIEB, HAMMESFAHR, SOLINGEN. FOCHE, with steel crossguard and diagonally ribbed two piece walnut grip scales, the steel scabbard with leather strap; a German Third Reich Army Fighting Knife, the 17cm spear point blade with waffenampt/5 mark to the ricasso, steel crossguard and beech grip scales, the black steel scabbard with belt clip (2)
Lot 300
A German Bundeswehr Fighting Knife, circa 1970's, with 14cm single edge steel blade by Whitby, Italy, green painted curved crossguard and chequered green plastic grip scales, with steel scabbard and leather frog; a Sudanese Dagger, the double edge fullered steel blade with raised medial ridge, the waisted wood grip with incised inscription M.MAIS, 1st ????; a Continental Dagger, with spear point blade, steel crossguard and wood grip with pommel carved as a bear's head (3)
Lot 325
A German M98/05 Butcher Bayonet, the single edge fullered steel blade stamped E & F Horster, Solingen, the steel hilt with ribbed walnut grip scales and steel flashguard, with steel scabbard stamped 3486; a Victorian 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, the 82.5cm single edge fullered steel blade etched with maker's name, Royal cypher, foliage and original owner's initials S C R W, the back edge numbered 36415, with nickel plated hilt, lacks scabbard (2). 1 - Minor pitting to blade and scabbard, with dent to one side of scabbard. 2 - Pitting and black patching to blade and hilt, lacks scabbard
Lot 353
A George III 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's Sword, the 83cm single edge broad fullered curved steel blade half blued and engraved with the Royal cypher and coat of arms, a mounted cavalry officer and martial trophy, bearing traces of original gilt, the steel stirrup hilt with wire bound fishskin grip, 96cm, lacks scabbard . Some black patching to blade and nicks to edge. Small areas of loss to fishskin on grip.
Lot 339
A Third Pattern Fighting Knife, with machine forged steel blade, the brass crossguard stamped with a broad arrow, NZ4/44, with ribbed alloy grip and brass mounted leather scabbard; a No.4 MKI Bayonet, with cruciform blade and steel scabbard; a No.4 MKII Spike Bayonet, with steel scabbard and webbing frog (3)
Lot 274
A German Third Reich Fireman's Parade Bayonet, the 24.5cm single edge fullered plated steel blade with Tiger logo and TIGER SOLINGEN at the ricasso, the white metal hilt with recurving crossguard and chequered black plastic grip scales, with black enamelled scabbard and a portapee . Minor patching to blade, generally in good condition
Lot 323
An 1828 Pattern Scottish Basket Hilt Broadsword, the 87cm 18th century steel blade engraved to both sides with martial trophies and with a hatched medieval cross within an ornamental frame, with single central fuller, the hilt of traditional form with cushion fluted pommel, the unusual ivory grip carved with a fish, insect, leaves and berries, lacks scabbard, 101cm. The blade, which is earlier than the hilt, has significant rust and corrosion in patches. Some evidence of regrinding to one edge in particular. Hilt with rusting and corrosion. Grip with numerous cracks and splits to ivory and small areas of staining.
Lot 321
A George V 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword, the 81.5 cm, single edge fullered steel blade etched to both sides with the Royal cypher between panels of foliage, numbered 1619 to the back edge and with gilt proved poincon, the steel hilt pierced and cast with the Royal cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, remains of leather sword knot, leather-covered service scabbard and frog, 100.25cm. Some patches of corrosion and pitting near tip of blade. Otherwise light overall rusting. Hilt similar. Leather knot incomplete. Stitching to frog and scabbard split. Considerable scuffing, wear and staining to leather.
Lot 304
A Victorian 1827 Pattern Rifle Volunteer Sword, the etched, straight, single edge, fullered blade, length 83 cm, bearing crowned Victoria monogram and with Volunteer Rifles crest to the reverse amongst panels of scrolling foliage, maker's name ''E. Woods & Son Makers, Bow Street, London'' to the ricasso, the steel gothic hilt incorporating the regimental crest, wire bound fishskin grip, steel scabbard with twin ring suspensions. Blade with light patches of faint rust. Hilt and scabbard slightly rust pitted. Otherwise generally good overall.
Lot 390
A 19th Century Sinhalese Pia-Ketta, the 20cm single edge clip point steel blade with gold foliate inlaid decoration to the narrow fuller running along the back edge, with foliate cast and chased bolster, the foliate carved ivory grip scales with foliate chiselled white metal pommel, 31.5cm, lacks scabbard . Pitting to blade, particularly at the tip.
Lot 399
An African Fertility Staff, possibly Ovimbundu, Angola, of rich dark brown wood, the finial carved as the figure of a kneeling woman with pendulous breasts and rotund stomach, on a tapering cylindrical haft, 95cm; two 19th Century Indian Talwars, one with Old Indian hilt and lacking scabbard, the other with scabbard (3)
Lot 273
A German Third Reich Police Parade Bayonet, the 32.5cm single edge plated and fullered steel blade marked at the ricasso with visored helmet and maker's name WEYERSBER KIRSCHBAUM & CIE, SOLINGEN, the nickel plated hilt with acorn and oak leaf chased crossguard and quillon stamped S.Op.I.8110, with staghorn grip scales, one side set with white metal police badge, the leather scabbard with plated mounts and leather frog embossed Po, REINHOLD ADAM, OBERURSEL, TAUNUS . Blade has small black spots. Hilt has tiny flakes to the plating. Minor scuffing to leather scabbard with wear to plated mounts. Generally in good condition.
Lot 322
A William IV 1821 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's Sword, each side of the 90.5 cm quill back steel blade etched with the crowned Royal cypher and fruiting oak branches, signed Moore, Late Bicknell & Moore, 1, Old Bond Street, London, the steel three bar hilt with wire bound fishskin grip, gold bullion sword knot (lacks scabbard), 105cm. Blade tip slightly bent and with small patch of corrosion. Otherwise allover light rusting. Hilt similar. Slight wear to fishskin and small length of wire binding raised. Retaining ring to base of grip slightly loose. Sword knot tatty.
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