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Lot 279

A SCARCE 3RD BENGAL CAVALRY OR SKINNER'S HORSE TROOPER'S SWORD, 91.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 150 and also bearing an India stamp, regulation steel bowl guard also numbered 150 and applied with the letters and numbers 3BC in brass to the front, patent solid hilt with riveted two-piece chequered grips. Scabbard lacking. An example exists in the National Army Museum and bears the serial no. 462 on the blade and 463 on the steel mounted leather scabbard. Wilkinson manufactured 28 similar pieces though specifically for Officers.

Lot 280

A CLEAN WILLIAM IV 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY MOORE, 88cm bright pipe-backed blade with spear point, etched with crowned WIVR cypher's to either side and a maker's panel at the forte, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.

Lot 281

AN UNUSUAL 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY HAMBURGER & CO, 89cm clean flat sided blade etched with crowned VR cypher's to either side and a maker's panel at the forte, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.

Lot 282

AN 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S LEVEE SWORD, 83.5cm blade by G.R. GAUNT & SON, etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, Royal Arms and crowned GRI cypher, patinated, regulation pierced steel hilt, incorporating a crowned GRI cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard.

Lot 283

AN 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm blade by BATSON, LONDON, etched with scrolling foliage and crowned GVR cyphers, some staining, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating a crowned GVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard.

Lot 284

AN 1853 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD TO THE 7TH HUSSARS, 89.5cm slightly curved fullered blade by MOLE and bearing various Ordnance marks, some staining and a later engraved name, regulation three-bar steel hilt, engraved at the quillon 7H over the rack number 192, two-piece chequered composition grips, contained in its black painted steel scabbard.

Lot 286

A VICTORIAN PATENT SOLID HILT LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO THE FOURTH HUSSARS BY WILKINSON, 89cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs, crowned VR cypher, crowned Royal Arms and the owner's initials A. G. C. B. and stamped with the serial no. 33047, regulation steel three-bar patent solid hilt, wire bound grip, contained in its field service scabbard. Complete with a copy of the Wilkinson Sword register entry, confirming the sword was made for A. G. C. Bruce of the 4th Hussars 26th February 1895. Bruce left the 4th Hussars after a very short period and later was the subject of a libel writ issued by Winston Churchill.

Lot 287

A VICTORIAN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 88cm bright blade by ROBT MOLE & SONS BIRMINGHAM MAKERS TO WAR & INDIA OFFICES, etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, serial no. M2991 stamped on the back edge, regulation three-bar steel hilt with wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. The scabbard probably denotes service in India or Africa.

Lot 291

AN 1895 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 82cm blade by ROBT MOLE & SONS BIRMINGHAM MAKERS TO THE WAR AND INDIA OFFICES, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms, crowned VR cypher and laurel wreaths, serial no. M3336 stamped on the back edge, regulation pierced and plated steel hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard, complete with white knot. Some lifting to plating on hilt and scabbard.

Lot 292

A VICTORIAN 1899 PATTERN NCO'S SWORD, 83cm blade by ROBT MOLE & SONS MAKERS BIRMINGHAM, the latter etched in a panel, further marked with various Ordnance stamps dating to 1896, regulation gilt brass Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip. Scabbard lacking.

Lot 294

A SCARCE MOUNTAIN ARTILLERY SWORD TO THE 8TH MOUNTAIN BATTERY OF THE ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY, 77cm sharply curved blade by WILKINSON with various Ordnance stamps dating to 1902 on the back edge, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and ribbed iron grip, the quillon stamped R.P.9.04 over 8.M.B over R.G.A OVER 04, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard with various Ordnance stamps to the mounts and leather.

Lot 295

A 19TH CENTURY EAGLE-HEADED SIDEARM, 48.25cm flattened diamond section blade, the cast brass hilt of characteristic form, well decorated with feathers and a bold eagle's head pommel, contained in its foliate engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.

Lot 296

A VICTORIAN BERKSHIRE CONSTABULARY SHORT SWORD OR HANGER, 58.25cm flattened diamond section blade etched to one side with a panel BERKSHIRE CONSTABULARY with a central crown, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed fishskin grip, chipped, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount engraved with the rack number 55, complete with leather frog. Push stud missing and split to frog.

Lot 297

A 20TH CENTURY BANDSMAN'S SWORD, 64.5cm flattened diamond section blade by Wilkinson, characteristic brass hilt, the quillons with spatulate terminals and embossed with a flaming grenade and a Tudor rose, stamped with the number 28 at the forte, contained in its brass scabbard with frog stud.

Lot 299

A GEORGIAN BLUED AND GILT NAVAL OR MARINE OFFICER'S SWORD BY STEPHENS, 76.5cm curved blade decorated with stands of arms, scrolling foliage and a crowned GR cypher, copper gilt stirrup hilt, the pommel with a bust of Neptune, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted tooled leather scabbard, one split, the upper mount engraved with a maker's panel for Stephens Oppositey Crown Inn Portsmouth.

Lot 300

A SCARCE MARINE OR NAVAL OFFICER'S 1803 PATTERN SWORD, 72.5cm sharply curved blade with traces of etched decoration, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a fouled anchor within a crowned laurel wreath, bold lion's head pommel, chequered ivory grip, contained in its black leather wrapped wooden scabbard with large brass mounts.

Lot 301

A FINE AND HIGHLY UNUSUAL VICTORIAN NAVAL OFFICER'S PRESENTATION SWORD TO CAPTAIN CARTER - HMS EMERALD, 79cm slightly curved blade finely etched with scrolling foliage, strapwork, crowned fouled anchor, Royal Arms, owner's crest and the presentation inscription PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN R. CARTER AS A TOKEN OF RESPECT FROM THE SEAMEN OF H.M.S. EMERALD 1863, regulation style gilt hilt, the guard heavily cast and chased with bands of oak leaves and acorns and incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, bold lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with acanthus scroll flourish. HMS Emerald was a 51 gun Frigate launched in 1856, serving in the Channel Fleet, and sold in 1869.

Lot 303

AN EAST INDIA COMPANY NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 72cm slightly curved blade by MAYNARD, HARRIS & GRYCE of LONDON, etched with scrolling foliage and fouled anchors surmounted by rampant lions, regulation gilt hilt incorporating a fouled anchor and lion motif, folding side guard, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard.

Lot 304

A GOOD NORWEGIAN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD AND BELT ENSEMBLE, 74.5cm blade by Eickhorn of Solingen, etched with scrolling foliage, naval vessels and crowned anchors, regulation gilt hilt, the guard pierced with scrolling foliage and a crowned anchor, wire bound ribbed celluloid grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot and belt. By repute the sword of a Norwegian Submarine Commander who served near British shores and settled in Britain after the war.

Lot 305

AN HIGHLY UNUSUAL PRESENTATION QUALITY MAMELUKE HILTED DIRK MOUNTED WITH A YATAGHAN BLADE BY SALTER, 60cm characteristic Yatagahn blade profusely inlaid with calligraphy and scrolling geometric designs, reinforced white metal forte bracket, copper gilt hilt, the cross guard with beaded border and acanthus leaf decoration, chevron decorated back and fore-strap, two-piece riveted ivory grips, chips, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the chape and locket decorated to the fore in an organic Art Nouveau manner and in a similar, sparser fashion to the rear, the upper mount with a maker's panel, Salter Sword Cutler & Jeweller to H.R.H the Duke of Sussex 35 Strand LONDON. Salter operated at this address from 1801-1824. Blade Maker- Hassan HussinTawakaltu Ala Khaliky Abduho   (I depend on the one who created me, His slave -???- )  3amal Mahmoude 1330 (the work of Mahmoude) 1220 in Hijri date, making the blade date to 1799.

Lot 306

A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER'S DIRK, 42cm sharply curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and a crowned GR cypher, now heavily patinated, characteristic gilt hilt, the langets cast and chased with oak leaves and acorns, the pommel and backstrap decorated with acanthus leaves, chain guard, contained in a copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount engraved Farington Gardner RN - Rear Admiral FRANCIS FARINGTON GARDNER (1772-1821)

Lot 312

AN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN NAVAL OFFICER'S DIRK, 30cm incurved diamond section blade decorated with laurel sprays, dated 1915 and bearing the cross of St George, regulation brass hilt with inscription to the recurved guard, the pommel set with an enamel cross of St George, ribbed brass grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, both mounts decorated with laurel sprays.

Lot 314

A 19TH CENTURY SCANDINAVIAN FIGURE OF EIGHT CUTLASS, 72.5cm blade struck with a crown, characteristic black painted hilt with chequered iron grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. These English made cutlasses are based on the regulation Pattern 1804 Boarding Cutlass.

Lot 316

A SOVIET RUSSIAN GENERAL'S PRESENTATION QUALITY SABRE, 81cm sharply curved double fullered blade finely etched with Soviet era imagery, scrolling foliage and laurel sprays, regulation plated hilt decorated to match orange stained ribbed wooden grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard, decorated to match.

Lot 317

A FIRST WAR PERIOD TURKISH INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 70.5cm curved blade by JULIUS VOOS, etched with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and the Star and Crescent to either side, further etched to the back edge with the maker's details, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, wire bound horn grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.

Lot 318

OF BATTLE OF LEIPZIG INTEREST A CONTINENTAL ARTILLERY OFFICER'S SWORD, 86cm curved pipe-backed damascus blade with clipped back spear point, decorated to one side with an artilleryman firing a cannon, a battlefield scene depicting tents and general detritus of war, the forte decorated with a stand of arms, the whole highlighted in gilt and with a central stippled ground, the other side decorated with a view of Leipzig with a battlefield in the foreground, a panel depicting ranks of infantry and cavalry passing through the title "Vivat F.W. Konig von Preusen" and "Vivat Alexander Keyser V: Rusland" and advancing on Paris, characteristic Continental gilt hilt with chequered and reeded wooden grip, contained in its brass scabbard engraved and embossed with two large panels featuring artillery centric stands of arms. See Bonhams The Waterloo Sale, 1st April 2015, Lot 84.

Lot 320

AN ITALIAN MODEL 1833 ARTILLERY SABRE, 83cm curved blade, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, brass wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Light pitting to scabbard and hilt.

Lot 321

AN AMERICAN MODEL 1860 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD BY ROBY, 89cm curved fullered blade stamped U.S. 1865 A.G.M. and with a maker's stamp C. ROBY W. CHELMSFORD MASS, regulation brass three-bar hilt with domed pommel, wire bound ribbed leather grip. No scabbard.

Lot 325

A VICTORIAN HIGHLAND LIGHT OFFICER'S PRESENTATION DIRK BY LECKIE GRAHAM & CO OF GLASGOW, 31cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY, crowned VR cypher and maker's panel, gilt mounted hilt decorated with bands of thistles, the pommel set with a faceted orange stone, carved wooden grip decorated with basket weave and set with gilt studs, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard decorated to match, the upper mount applied with the HLI badge, the rear of the middle mount engraved PRESENTED TO LIEUT GEORGE BROWN By the Officers & Members of N COMPANY 1ST LANARK R.V ON THE OCCASION OF his taking a commission in the 3rd V B Highland Light Infantry 4TH NOVEMBER 1898, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match, miniature medals and full size Territorial Decoration and Volunteer Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and a sweetheart brooch with photograph of the officer. Spring clips missing from companion knife and fork.

Lot 327

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK IN THE GEORGIAN STYLE, 28.25cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, white metal mounted hilt with basket weave carved wooden grip, contained in its white metal mounted black leather wrapped wooden scabbard, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match, together with a horn handled kukri with engraved blade and leather wrapped wooden scabbard.

Lot 332

A MASONIC DIRK, 24cm flattened diamond section blade by SPENCER, LONDON, etched with scrolling foliage and Masonic symbols, characteristic brass hilt with wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.

Lot 339

A FIRST PATTERN F-S WILKINSON COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER OF No.9 COMMANDO AND ST NAZAIRE INTEREST, 16cm flattened diamond section blade etched to the ricasso with the F-S and Wilkinson motifs, regulation hilt with recurved guard, the pommel stamped 30946 to one side and 412 to the other, chequered grip, contained in its leather scabbard. 30946 is the Field Force Unit Number for No. 9 Commando. Of particular note, amongst other landings, No.9 Commando formed part of the demolition teams that were involved in the St Nazaire raid. Belt frog repaired.

Lot 361

A SCARCE SILVER HILTED TULWAR OR KIRACH WITH DAMASCUS BLADE, 73cm double fullered damascus blade, characteristic hilt of solid silver composition with faceted grip and disc pommel, contained in its red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard.

Lot 367

TWO VARIOUS INDIAN TULWAR, the first 19th Century and with 75cm sharply curved blade, characteristic hilt with disc pommel, sun form boss with spiked tang button, together with another similar, possibly 18th Century and with patinated watered steel blade, pommel lacking and contained in its worn scabbard. (2)

Lot 401

A RARE ETHIOPIAN MENELIK II KING'S GUARD SWORD WITH RHINOCEROS HORN HILT, 77.75 curved fullered blade profusely etched with geometric designs of an architectural form and with St George and the Dragon and a profile of Menelik II to either side of the forte, characteristic Rhinoceros horn two-piece hilt contained in its tooled leather scabbard. Menelik II (1844-1913) reigned from 1889-1913 confronting and defeating the Italians in their attempts to expand their empire. See Islamic and Native Weapons of Colonial Africa 1800-1960 by Anthony C. Tiri, figures 2-8 on page 72. Please comply with CITES legislation.

Lot 654

1897 pattern Indian British Infantry officers sword, with unusual duel regnal cipher having Edward VII 1902-11 engraved blade and George V hilt, with service scabbard 

Lot 655

British Army 1796 pattern Spadroon with scabbard and unusual folding hilt

Lot 147

A Victorian engraved officer's sword in a metal scabbard. The hilt bears the coat of arms and shagreen handle marked 'To the Queen, Hawkes and Company, 14 Picadilly, London, Serial No. 4244'

Lot 495

Two British Army ammunition boxes, mid to late 20th CenturyPainted metal boxes with stencil grenade, smoke discharger, black pillbox hat and an M3 fighting knife 20th Century, the 16 1/2 straight double edged blade, with leather grip, green painted scabbard and canvas frog

Lot 510

An officer's sword with shagreen grip and related scabbard

Lot 411

A Chinese scholar's or artist's paper knife, modelled as a miniature sword and scabbard, with decoration of red crested cranes, a horse and script, 15cm long/Provenance: from the attic of a Welsh country house

Lot 126

A Persian dagger with profusely decorated handle, blade and scabbard, 41cm long, an Indian Tulwar with velvet covered scabbard and a sword with white metal mounts and wire-bound wooden scabbard/Provenance: from the attic of a Welsh country house

Lot 128

A Scottish dirk, blade marked James Ferguson, Inverness, with horn handle, white metal mounted leather scabbard, pommel missing, the pommel of the bi-knife and fork crested, 48cm long

Lot 351

NAVAL SWORD & SCABBARD-DUDLEY PORTSMOUTH 29 1/2' BLADE

Lot 51

An American machete by Collins & Co.; contained in leather scabbard; together with two Eastern hardwood and brass mounted carving sets

Lot 1544

A Third Reich dagger and scabbard.

Lot 1554

An old Turkish knife or small sword with wooden hilt and scabbard, all inlaid with brasswork and mother of pearl

Lot 1561

A Japanese katana with scabbard, braided shagreen handle and bronze Tsuba ,blade 64 cm

Lot 192

A reproduction basket-hilt broadsword in 18th century style, with scabbard.

Lot 188

A 1751 pattern hanger, with brass hilt and leather scabbard

Lot 1435

A modern Namphi type Sword having blued/blacked curving blade 29" long, complete with Mahogany scabbard with wrapped band decoration 43 3/4" long overall and with a crimson cord sling. These swords are apparently "the symbol of protection, good fortune, power and elegance." Sold together with a Mahogany stand.

Lot 1147

An antique tribal Sword/scabbard, possibly 19th century.

Lot 1431

A Ceremonial Sword having pistol form ivorine grip with plated fittings including York Roses the 31" blade having decoration in relief, marked "By Appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Sword Cutlers Wilkinson Sword. Made in England", 36 5/16" overall and complete with a polished stainless steel scabbard.

Lot 376

A Victorian basket-hilt sword by, W. Anderson & Sons with Seaforth Highlanders engraved blade in metal scabbard, 100cm overall

Lot 6351

A Victorian Wilkinson 1856 pattern saw-back sidearm with spear-point three quarter length saw edge and ribbed brass grip with knuckleguard/ The scabbard tip mount is a later replacement

Lot 6373

From the Edye Family: A brass hilted court sword with D-form knuckle guard and beaded grip joining a foliate engraved blade (maker's mark indistinct). The leather scabbard mounted with brass, gold coloured threaded portepee knot

Lot 6305

A U.S. Fighting knife, marked U.S. M3-ITICA, with U.S. M8 scabbard

Lot 6354

An EIIR British Naval officer's sword, the gilded brass basket with anchor and crown, lion pommel and rayskin grip, the blade and brass mounted scabbard with cover and case gilt brass belt also included previously belonging to CAPTAIN DAVID GOLDSON, a submarine engineer

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