A post 1902 RN officer’s sword, straight fullered blade 32”, by “Gieves Ltd London, Portsmouth & Devonport”, etched with R Arms and supporters on one side and crowned fouled anchor on the other, in scrolled panels, regulation gilt hilt incorporating crowned fouled anchor, turn down inner portion which locks to scabbard, engraved with owner’s name “J.C Gascoigne RN”, lion’s head pommel and backstrap, wirebound white sharkskin grip with dress knot, in its leather scabbard with engraved gilt mounts and 2 rings. Near VGC (nicely regilt). Plate 3
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An Italian cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved, fullered, plated blade 35½”, with Solingen maker’s mark at forte, sheet steel semi bowl guard with large “tear drop” opening and reinforced inner edge, French style cap shaped pommel, cord bound grip (AF), in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. Basically GC (traces of plating to rusted hilt, scabbard painted black).
A Vic Rifle officer’s sword, slightly curved blade 32½”, by Brown & Co London, etched with crowned R Cypher, crowned strung bugle, in scrolled panels, regulation hilt incorporating crowned strung bugle, wirebound fishskin grip, in steel scabbard with 2 rings. Basically GC (dark rust patina to hilt and scabbard).
A good French M 1822 light cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, fullered blade 36”, marked “Mre d’Armes de Chatt. Janvier 1878 = Cavrie Lre Mle 1822” on backstrap, narrow back fuller to centre section, brass hilt, the guard with reinforced edges, 2 sidebars, slightly forward sloping cap shaped pommel, ribbed leather grip (most wire removed) in its darkened steel scabbard with single ring, matching nos “3225” to hilt and scabbard. Near VGC, with much original finish to blade and scabbard.
An 1821 pattern heavy cavalry trooper’s sword, officially shortened blade 31”, marked Enfield 1849 on backstrap, with inspector’s stamp at forte, regulation solid bowl guard with line engraved border, forward sloping pommel and backstrap with “ears” to grip (wire missing), in its steel scabbard with 2 rings (dented, throat mount missing). Basically GC (some wear)
An officer’s sword of The Royal Artillery, almost straight fullered blade 35” by Trayler & Co Portsmouth, etched on one side with winged lightning and “Royal Artillery” and on the other with crowned R Arms (without supporters), scroll “Ubique” and cannon, in stylized panels, owner’s initials “ACB” in shield near forte, regulation steel hilt with knucklebow, sideloop, 2 sidebars, plain pommel, chequered backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its leather FS scabbard. GC, the blade retaining most original finish. (some dark surface rust to hilt). Plate 3
A modern Highland piper’s dirk, SE blade 10½”, traditional scalloped back edge and narrow fuller, plain strapwork grip, WM thistle embossed lower band and pommel set with glass “citrine”, in its black leather scabbard, and belt loop, with WM thistle embossed mounts and dummy companion knives with glass “citrines”. VGC
A scarce WWII German military knife, converted from a Dutch trench knife, DE blade 6”, with hatchet point, small steel crossguard and lower band, ribbed wooden grip with simple brass rivet to pommel, lower band and pommel stamped with small crowned Z, in it s polished brown leather scabbard, with brass studded belt loop stamped 6504A on the back. GC Plate 5
A kukri, blade 14”, horn hilt, in its scabbard (AF); a set of 3 small throwing knives in their leather pouch with belt loop; a Sudanese dagger, DE blade 9½” with simple incised zig zag panels on both sides, plain wooden grip, in brown leather sheath, panelled on one side; a tourist quality Moroccan jambiya in sheath. Generally GC (4)
An Indian sword, plain slightly curved slender blade 30”, the hilt of embossed copper with traces of plating, the quillon terminals in form of rosettes, the grip with lion and tiger, and the pommel in the form of a horse’s head, in its leather covered scabbard. GC (some wear, patches of rust to blade, the pommel slightly crushed).
A late 19th century courtsword, hollow triangular section blade 30”, etched for half length with trophies in scrolled panels, polished steel hilt with turn down shell guard, pas d’ane rings, knucklebow into tapered urn pommel, slightly swollen grip, incised overall with stars incorporating small cut studs, in its black leather scabbard with engraved steel chape and locket with frog stud. Near VGC. Plate 3
A late 19th century courtsword, tapering, hollow triangular section blade 32”, by Ede, Son & Ravenscroft, Chancery Lane, London, WC, etched for half length with wreath and trophy in scrolled panels, polished steel hilt with pierced turn down shell guard, knucklebow, urn pommel and swollen grip, finely facetted and set with cut steel star studs overall, in its black leather scabbard with engraved steel chape and locket with frog stud. Sword VGC (old repaired kink to scabbard). Plate 3
A WWII Japanese police or army parade sword, slightly curved, plated blade 28½”, with narrow back fuller, brass hilt, pierced floral panel to guard, floral panel to forward sloping pommel, backstrap with floral “ears”, wirebound ribbed composition grips, in its plated scabbard (light rust pitting, kinks to tip), with single ring. GC (hilt a little loose).
A WWII Japanese police or army parade sword, slightly curved, plated blade 28½”, with back fuller, brass hilt retaining traces of gilt, pierced floral panel to guard, floral panel to forward sloping pommel, backstrap with floral “ears”, ribbed darkwood grip, in its plated scabbard (rust pitting and patches) with single ring. Basically GC (minor nicks and rust speckles to blade).
A WWII Japanese naval officers sword, Kaiginto, slightly curved, plated blade 26”, with back fuller and wavy yakiba, (heavy rust patches at tip), brass hilt retaining a little gilt, floral panel to solid guard with turn down inner portion which locks to scabbard, foliate pommel and plain backstrap, wirebound white sharkskin grip, in its polished leather scabbard with floral brass mounts retaining a little gilt, rings to locket and middle band. GC Plate 3
A WWII Japanese army NCOs sword, slightly curved blade 30”, with back fuller for whole length, slightly concave section steel knucklebow with spring clip to scabbard, plain pommel, backstrap with ears to wooden grip cross hatched overall, in its steel scabbard (kinked in the centre) with single ring, hilt and scabbard retaining most original khaki green painted overall. GC the blade retaining most original polish. Plate 3
9th century AD. A bronze openwork chape for a sword's scabbard, heater-shaped with knop finial, scooped upper edges, openwork design of a bird and serpent with wolf-mask; to one face a profile bird-head and to the other a dragon with arched neck. See Paulsen, P. Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit, Stuttgart, 1953 for discussion. 25 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. Very fine condition.
6th century AD. A gold pyramid mount from a scabbard with beaded wire rims and granules to the angles, each lateral face with rectangular panel filled with a D-shaped garnet cloison and two rectangular with one scooped edge; to the apex to concentric beaded wire bands and cell with four garnet cloisons; hollow to the underside with slider bar. See Menghin, W. Das Schwert im Frühen Mittelalter, Stuttgart, 1983 for discussion. 15 grams, 24mm (1"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s. Very fine condition.
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A bronze dagger comprising a triangular blade with midrib, separate hilt with crescent lower guard, ribbed grip, cotton-reel pommel; scabbard with lateral loops for suspension, slot to the reverse, dentilled forward edge to the mouth, disc finial. 599 grams, 35.5cm (14"). From an important London W1 collection; previously acquired before 1970. [2] Fine condition.
3rd-1st millennium BC. A group of ten stamp seals including five accompanied by typed and signed notes by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which state: (1605) 'Stamp Seal of Brown Stone, 18 x 20 x 12.5mm. This seal has a flat oblong base, ridged sides flaring inwards to the handle, which is pierced. It has two grooves over the top, and another groove around the sides. The design shows a prancing stag with a bird(?) above its back and two wedges between its legs. This is a seal of Syria or Anatolia, c. 900-600 B.C. It is in good condition.'; (T-553) 'Stamp Seal of Green Stone, 24 x 23 x 18mm. This has a roughly flat square face and sides that flare inwards to a ridge supporting a platform on which is a pierced loop handle. The design on the face shows a standing horned quadruped and various extra cuts, including a simple cross. This comes from west central Asia or some area to its west and dates to c. 4000-3400 B.C. It is a little damaged, but generally in fair condition. The extra cuts were made in the ancient world as the seal passed to a new owner.'; (R-441) 'Stamp Seal of Dark-coloured Stone, 24 x 18 x 13mm. This is oblong with a flat face, and sides which flare inwards to the base of a recumbent quadruped, between the legs of which it is pierced. The design shows a standing human frontally, apparently holding something in one hand, and with a blob above one shoulder. This is a rare design, but no doubt from Syria or Anatolia, dating to c. 1200-600 B.C. The back is damaged, and the object generally is worn.'; (W-44) 'Stamp Seal of White Stone: 14 x 15 x 8mm. This is an oblong plaque with pierced suspension loop of one piece on the back. The design on the face shows a bison with head down in trough and above it script symbols. This comes from the Indus Valley or a neighbouring area, and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is cracked, but otherwise in good condition. So far the script has not been deciphered.'; (1518) 'Bifacial Stamp Seal of Fawn Stone, 31 x 21 x 12mm. On the one side is a heraldic eagle, with wings spread and tail feathers down. Each side is a scrolling line. On the other side is a standing man, with hair hanging down to his shoulder, a scabbard at the waist, and raising one hand. Other small items occur to his right and left, but are now partially obscured by incrustation. This seal comes from eastern Iran or Bactria, and dates to c. 2300-1800 B.C. It is a rare item, but a little worn on the clear side, and in need of cleaning on the other side.' and four bifacial seals, one white oblong-shaped with hatched quatrefoil design to one side, camel to the other; one square with two facing figures to one side, to the other an assortment of symbols including a crescent, two vase-shaped symbols, a circle and a plant; one black oblong-shaped with two horned quadrupeds to one side, ten vertical lines to the other; one oblong seal with tall body gentle sloping to a round knop handle, to the face a stylised horned zoomorphic head; one black square seal with ridged and pierced knop handle, to the face a canine and a galloping quadruped, possibly a horse. 111 grams, 14-31mm (1/2-1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers 235, 1585, 1605, 1730, R-441, R-565, T-553, V-653, W-44, Y-385, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Dr. Bonewitz notes: The seals are made from serpentine (3), limestone (3) , bone (2), ceramic (1), jasper (1"). [10] Fine condition.
American Civil War Period 'Ames' Musician's Sword32 1/2 inch, single edged, straight blade with large fuller. The forte stamped 'US CSL 1864' and maker 'Ames MFG Co Chicopee'. Brass double shell guard, knuckle bow and urn pommel. Copper wire bound grip. Contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Illustrated
Three Various Knivesconsisting field made example. 7 inch, single edged, clipped point blade. Brass crossguard. Antler grip with 1944 threepence pommel. Field made leather scabbard ... Two African jambiyas. Consisting double edged, curved blade. Plated brass, one piece grip. Plated brass scabbard with script decoration. Double edged blade with composite grip. Contained in its tin scabbard with brass banding. 3 items.
Three Various Bayonetsconsisting US M8A1 bayonet. Single edged blade. Steel crossguard and flat pommel. Black composite checkered grips. Contained in its fibre scabbard with webbing belt loop ... 2 x Swiss 1957 S.I.G. bayonets. Double edged blades. Steel crossguard and pommel. Ribbed composite grip. Contained in their composite scabbards. One complete with leather frog. 3 items.
WW1 Period 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword33 inch, dumb bell blade with central fuller. Floral scroll etched panels and crowned 'GRV' cypher. The forte with maker's details 'Fenton Brothers Ltd Sheffield Sword Cutlers to the War Office'. White metal bowl guard with floral piercing and crowned 'GRV' cypher. White metal checkered backstrap. Shagreen covered grip with twist wire binding. Contained in its brown leather field scabbard (some damage). Complete with Sam Browne frog.
Victorian Royal Artillery Officer's Sword33 3/4 inch, single edged, slightly curved blade with large fuller. Etched foliage panels and crowned 'VR' cypher. Steel three bar guard and plain backstrap. Shagreen covered grip with twist wire binding. Contained in its steel scabbard. Tip of blade blunted. Minor pitting to hilt.
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