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Lot 107
ËœAN ARAB DAGGER (JAMBIYA), 19TH CENTURY with curved blade formed with a medial ridge, silver-mounted carved rhinoceros horn hilt, comprising ferrule, middle band and two pairs of washers, attached with a label recording its capture, in its tooled leather-covered wooden scabbard with chased silver chape and leather belt 20.7 cm; 8 1/4 in blade The inscription reads: 'Battle of Ausughion 1819. This silver mounted dagger belonged to Indian Chief named Barah Arife whom Lieutenant Blacklin, 2nd Royal Scots Regiment after sever struggle slew and stripped him off his.......' Ensign Richard Blacklin, Royal Scots Regiment is recorded in the 1820 Army List with Waterloo medal.
Lot 108
‡ A CAUCASIAN SWORD (SHASQA) AND TWO BELTS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY the first with curved single-edged blade formed with two long fullers and etched at the forte on each face with scrolling foliage and a brief inscription and a bird respectively, hilt of characteristic form comprising eared pommel of nielloed and chased silver and a pair of horn grip-scales retained by two iron rivets (worm damage), in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with locket, chape and two bands all decorated en suite with the pommel; the second formed of numerous nielloed silver links and with a shaped clasp at the front; and the third dated 1915 on the central mount, decorated on the inner face with a nielloed bust of a lady holding a flower and with a crown surrounded by filigree on the outside the first: 79.2 cm; 31 1/4 in blade (3)
Lot 110
A BALKAN SHORTSWORD (YATAGHAN), 19TH CENTURY with slightly curved single-edged blade formed with a slender fuller on each face and with two differing rondels, one perhaps incorporating the date (perhaps corresponding to 1873/4), white metal hilt extending with two shaped panels over the lower portion of the blade, pronounced T-shaped pommel of elliptical profile, in its wooden scabbard with large white metal locket and chape chased with traditional scrollwork and flowers 68.0 cm; 26 3/4 in blade
Lot 113
A NORTH CENTRAL AFRICAN DAGGER, 20TH CENTURY, PROBABLY AZANDE with sharply tapering double-edged blade engraved with a central panel of linear ornament, hardwood grip fitted with a thick, heavy iron pommel with long slender tang, in iron-bound hide scabbard, the sides and the front profusely studded with brass nails, and the front applied with large decorated iron plaques 23.5 cm; 9 1/4 in blade
Lot 151
AN ENGLISH BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY with broad tapering blade stamped 'Andrea Farara' within a short fuller framed by two further slender fullers and a celestial mask on each face, symmetrical iron 'mortuary' hilt chiselled with scrolling foliage, characteristic masks and fruit on the base of the guard, frontal bar bifurcated at the base and joined to the knuckle-guard by two scrolling bars and globular pommel all chiselled with foliage en suite, and spirally carved wooden grip retaining an early binding of plaited wire, ribband and a single 'Turk's head' (the other missing), in a leather-covered wooden scabbard with chiselled iron locket 83.8 cm; 33 in blade Provenance Sir William ffarington, Worden Hall, Lancashire A private English collection
Lot 156
A 'HOLBEIN' DAGGER IN SWISS 16TH CENTURY STYLE, 19TH CENTURY with broad double-edged blade of flattened-diamond section, iron hilt of characteristic form, hardwood grip, in its openwork gilt brass scabbard lined in wood, the outer face decorated with Landsknecht warriors in contemporary costume (worn) 25.5 cm; 10 in blade
Lot 174
A VICTORIAN RIFLE VOLUNTEER OFFICER'S SWORD BY PRATER & CO. CHARING CROSS AND AN 1897 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEER'S OFFICER'S SWORD BY C. ROOK, WOOLWICH, each of regulation type with etched blade with the maker's details at the forte, iron hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, the first in its iron scabbard (areas of rust) and the second in its field service scabbard, together with a buff leather belt the first: 84.0 cm; 33 in blade (3)
Lot 175
AN 1853 PATTERN CAVALRY SWORD AND A ROBE SWORD, 19TH CENTURY the first of regulation type, triple-bar hilt with chequered leather grips, in its iron scabbard (rusted); and the second with straight double-edged blade formed with a short central fuller, gilt-brass hilt, and the grip bound with plaited silver wire the first: 90.0 cm; 35 1/2 in blade the second: 71.0 cm; 28 in blade (2)
Lot 177
A GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SWORD, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged fullered blade of 1796 light cavalry type by Redell and Bate, gilt-brass stirrup hilt, wire-bound leather-covered grip, with a portion of its leather scabbard (perished, split) and a single gilt-brass mount 73.8 cm; 29 in blade
Lot 178
A VICTORIAN HIGHLAND OFFICER'S BROADSWORD, LATE 19TH CENTURY with double-edged blade formed with a pair of fullers on each face and retaining traces of etching including battle honours and the crowned Royal cypher, iron hilt of rounded bars carrying an alternating arrangement of rectangular and square panels each pierced with hearts, fluted bun-shaped pommel, early doeskin liner, red silk tassel, in its regulation steel scabbard and complete with leather cover stamped 'Wilkinson Pall Mall, London' 84.5 cm; 33 1/4 in blade
Lot 179
A COMPOSITE HIGHLAND OFFICER'S BROADSWORD, LATE18TH CENTURY with early blade stamped 'Andrea Ferara' twice between a series of decorative cross marks and divided by an eyelash mark within a short fuller on each face (one face rubbed), iron hilt of flattened bars carrying an alternating arrangement of rectangular and square panels pierced with hearts and circles (one panel replaced), scrolling quillon, fluted bun-shaped pommel, early doeskin liner and silk tassel, with two iron scabbard mounts (the remainder of the scabbard missing) in a later leather sword cover 82.7 cm; 32 1/2 in blade
Lot 180
A FRENCH AN XIII HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPERS SWORD of regulation type, with fullered blade retaining traces of arsenal inscription along the back-edge, struck with inspector's marks at the forte, regulation brass hilt, leather-covered retaining a small piece of its wire binding in its scabbard 96.2 cm; 37 7/8 in blade
Lot 263
A .577/450 CALIBRE MARTINI HENRY MARK IV RIFLE, DATED 1886 of regulation type, with sighted barrel retained by two bands, fitted with back-sight calibrated to 1300 yards, dated action with 'VR' crowned on the right, full stock with regulation mounts, the butt impressed with Ordnance marks on the right, steel clearing rod, leather sling, with bayonet in its leather scabbard 82.5 cm; 32 1/2 in barrel
Lot 267
A .577 CALIBRE ARTILLERY SHORT SNIDER ACTION RIFLED CARBINE, DATED 1859 of regulation specifications, with rifled barrel fitted with back-sight to 600 yards, the breech and action stamped with proof and Ordnance marks, dated lock with 'VR' crowned, full stock with Ordnance mark on the right of the butt, regulation brass mounts, including butt-plate stamped 'V/DN2', iron clearing rod, with a nipple protector, leather sling and bayonet with steel garrison type scabbard and leather frog 54.5 cm; 21 1/2 in barrel
Lot 39
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.
Lot 58
ËœAN 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
Lot 59
ËœA 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
Lot 60
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
Lot 61
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
Lot 62
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
Lot 63
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
Lot 71
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
Lot 78
ËœTHREE 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)
Lot 79
ËœTWO 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)
Lot 85
ËœTWO 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)
Lot 92
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
Lot 3547
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
Lot 3559
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
Lot 3634A
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.
Lot 3596
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
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