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Lot 396
A WWII German trench knife, single edge steel blade stamped 'GOTTLIEB HAMMESFAHR SOLINGEN. FOCHE', the reverse with Imperial German armourer's proof mark, diamond section cross guard, ribbed wooden slab grips and steel scabbard with attached leather belt loop and press-stud retaining strap, length 28.5cm.
Lot 121
A 1798 PATTERN BASKET HILTED BROAD SWORD, 82.5cm fullered blade, regulation steel hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by narrow and broad plain junction plates, plain dome-shaped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, red faced chamois liner, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 122
A 1798 PATTERN BASKET HILTED BROAD SWORD, 72.5cm blade struck with an "I" at the forte, regulation brass hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by narrow and broad plain junction plates, reeded dome-shaped pommel, spirally fluted wooden grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Contemporary repairs to the hilt.
Lot 124
AN EARLY 1828 PATTERN SCOTTISH MILITARY BASKET HILTED BACKSWORD, 79.5cm fullered back sword blade, regulation steel hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart-pierced junction plates, the two narrow side plates also incised with saltires, large looping forward guards, reeded dome pommel, wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
Lot 128
A SCARCE AND UNUSUAL VICTORIAN SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD FOR A BOY, 35cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic white metal hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart pierced junction plates, flattened bun-shaped pommel, wire bound leather wrapped wooden grip, contained in its white metal mounted black leather scabbard.
Lot 130
A SCOTTISH HIGHLAND REGIMENT DIRK, 29cm fullered blade with faceted back edge by Mayer & Mortimer, characteristic gilt brass mounted hilt profusely decorated with thistles, the pommel set with an orange stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with brass studs, contained in its gilt brass mounted black leather scabbard complete with companion knife and fork, the upper mount set with a crown and the whole decorated to match, complete with blue velvet and bullion frog decorated with thistles.
Lot 131
A COPY OF A 17TH CENTURY SCOTTISH RIBBON HILTED BROADSWORD, 82.5cm triple fullered blade, characteristic hilt composed of flattened bars united by heart-pierced and saltire junction plates, incised flattened dome pommel, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
Lot 132
A SILVER MOUNTED SCOTTISH DIRK, 29.5cm double fullered blade with nice circular piercings, silver mounted hilt with carved thistle form grip and flat spherical pommel secured with a flat square nut in the Georgian style, silver mounted tooled leather scabbard, hallmarked Edinburgh 1912, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match. Silver maker's mark HT for Henry Tatton.
Lot 133
A SILVER MOUNTED SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH, 9cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic hilt decorated with Celtic strapwork, the pommel set with a purple stone, basket weave grip, the reverse set with a white metal tablet engraved with the owner's initials D.S.W., contained in its silver mounted black leather scabbard, the mounts decorated with Celtic imagery, the upper with owner's initials D.S.W.
Lot 134
A WHITE METAL MOUNTED SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH, 7cm clipped back Bowie type blade, characteristic hilt, the white metal mounts engraved with a Celtic rope design, the pommel set with a faceted orange stone, carved basket weave wooden grip, contained in its white metal mounted black leather scabbard decorated to match.
Lot 136
A 19TH CENTURY WHITE METAL MOUNTED SCOTTISH DIRK, 28.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted wooden hilt, the pommel set with a stone, carved basket weave grip set with white metal studs, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard decorated with thistles, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match. Scabbard leather fractured.
Lot 167
A LANDSKNECHT OR LANSQUINET DAGGER, 34.5cm tapering single edged blade with broad short fuller, characteristic hilt with down turned quatrefoil guard, disc pommel, characteristic tapering waisted leather covered grip, contained in its iron mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard complete with hanging chains. The Landsknecht or Lansquinet were 16th Century German Mercenaries.
Lot 172
A GOOD QUALITY ITALIAN STILETTO AND SHEATH, 20cm triangular section blade with stepped and turned forte, the crossguard with foliate engraved octagonal centre, the baluster turned quillons with hollow spherical terminals pierced with foliage, baluster turned grip with hemispherical pommel finely pierced with scrolling foliage to match the quillons, contained in its steel mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Probably Brescian.
Lot 216
A RARE 1ST DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICER'S SWORD SUITE TO THE ELMSALL FAMILY, comprising a scarce Celtic hilt sword with 86cm curved pipe backed blade with recurving spear point, regulation steel hilt with Celtic decorated bowl guard, wire bound fish skin grip, some losses, stepped flattened pommel, contained in its steel scabbard, together with its companion Heavy Cavalry Officer's 1796 Pattern Ladder Hilted sword, 86cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with a maker's panel at the forte for Brander & Potts, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, leather liner, contained in its steel scabbard, together with a 1796 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Officer's dress of "Boatshell" sword, 80.5cm fullered blade, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, spherical pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its steel scabbard and a related 1854 Pattern Royal Engineer's NCO's sword, of characteristic Gothic hilt form and with various Ordnance stamps to include regimental markings for the Royal Engineers, scored through, and the 3rd Volunteer Battalion Devons, contained in its field service scabbard. (4) When purchased by the Vendor it was stated that these four swords had formerly belonged to the Elmsall family. While there is no documentary proof or engraved crest or initials the Royal Engineer's sword provides a minor piece of corroboration in as much as William Edward de Cardonell Elmsall served with the Royal Engineers during the First World War. See pages 100-107 of The British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912 by Richard Dellar for a discussion on Celtic Hilts.
Lot 217
A GOOD HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S CELTIC HILTED SWORD, 91.75cm quadruple fullered pipe backed blade with clipped back point, retaining virtually all of its original polish, regulation blued steel Celtic decorated bowl guard with leather liner, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard with reeded decoration above and below the hanger mounts. See pages 100-107 of The British Cavalry Sword 1788-1912 by Richard Dellar for a discussion on Celtic Hilts.
Lot 219
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD, 87cm fullered blade stamped with a crown over an arrow, spear point, regulation steel disc hit, modified with the removal of the langets, D-shaped knuckle guard incised B/30, ribbed leather covered grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard.
Lot 222
A GEORGIAN PRESENTATION SWORD TO CAPTAIN WILLIAM BACE OF THE 61ST REGIMENT OF FOOT (SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE), 70cm sharply curved blade decorated with stands of arms, scrolling foliage and crowned GR cypher, copper gilt neoclassical hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and acanthus engraved pommel and backstrap, faceted ivory grip, contained in its copper gilt panel scabbard with red leather inserts and decorated over all with neoclassical designs, a stand of arms and the presentation inscription From Lieut Col Herford to Lieut William Bace of the 1st Batt 61 Foot In Gratitude for his Valour and Support in the Action at Toulouse June 8th 1814. Highly unusually Captain William Bace (1779-1852) had previously been promoted from the Ranks. Bace served with the South Gloucestershire Regiment in the Cape of Good Hope, Egypt and Italy. In 1812 he applied to join the 1st Battalion in Spain, which he did by financing his own passage, and thenceforth served in the Peninsular at 'Huebra'/San Munoz in November 1812, Blockade of Pamplona in July 1813, Battles of the Pyrenees 28 July to 2 August 1813, Battle of the Nivelle 10 November 1813, Battles of the Nive 9 to 13 December 1813, Blockade of Bayonne December 1813 to February 1814, Battle of Orthes 27 February 1814 61 Regmt the Advance Guard, and various minor affairs - almost daily skirmishing with the enemy until the Battle of Toulouse 10 April 1814 - horse shot under him - commanded the 1st Battalion 61st for several hours in that Battle and the following day. Received a Commanding Officer's Gold Medal in Honour of the Battle of Toulouse.
Lot 223
A SCARCE OFFICER'S BLUED AND GILT SABRE TO THE 13TH LIGHT DRAGOONS, 70cm sharply curved blade profusely decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, a figure of Britannia, a figure of Victory, crowned Royal Arms, crowned GR cypher and XIII LD within a garter bearing the regimental motto, further decorated with a maker's panel for Osborn & Gunby at the forte, regulation steel stirrup hilt, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard. A rare sword marked to the 13th Light Dragoons and unusually based on a Light or Flank Company Officer's sword.
Lot 224
A GOOD 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY TATHAM, 76cm curved blade decorated with stands of arms, laurel wreaths, foliage, Royal arms and a crowned GR cypher all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, marked J.J. Runkel on the back edge, regulation pierced gilt hilt incorporating a crowned GR, bold lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker's panel for Tatham. Good blued and gilt to blade, virtually all of its gilt to the hilt and scabbard mounts, hilt tail bent upwards, tear to scabbard leather.
Lot 225
A GEORGIAN BLUED AND GILT LIGHT OR FLANK COMPANY OFFICER'S SWORD, 71.5cm sharply curved blade frost etched and decorated with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, stands of arms, Royal arms and a crowned GR cypher, all highlighted in blue and gilt, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Fading to blue and gilt on one side.
Lot 227
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 75.5cm curved blade by Runkel, decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher and the Royal arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 228
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 85.5cm curved, pipe backed blade with spear point, profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, all with traces of gilt highlights and blued ground, further etched with a maker's panel for Brander & Potts, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
Lot 230
A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER'S SABRE BY OSBORN, 83cm curved blade stamped with a crown over II at the forte, the back edge marked Osborn and date stamped 9 for 1809, regulation polished steel stirrup hilt, ribbed leather wrapped wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard. The blade is sharpened for use and has a number of nicks to the leading and back edge.
Lot 237
AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 72cm flattened diamond section blade, rusted, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt with lion's head pommel and crown and anchor langets, wire bound fishskin grip, complete with fine quality gilt scabbard mounts decorated with foliage and flowerheads and a maker's panel.
Lot 239
A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 76cm blade decorated with foliage and flowers, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher and the Royal arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, simulated wire bound grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Scabbard leather in two parts.
Lot 240
AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 73cm curved blade decorated with laurel wreaths, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher, Royal arms and an infantry officer, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, rubbed and with rust patination, regulation gilt hilt incorporating a crowned GR cypher, lion's head pommel, wire bound wooden grip, worn and wormed, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 248
A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL BLUED AND GILT EPEE OR SWORD, 84.5cm hollow ground diamond section blade decorated with stands of arms, floral sprays and laurel wreaths all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, further marked with the initials SH at the forte, characteristic gilt hilt with large shell guard, the whole chased with panels of foliage and flowers, gilt framed grip with chequered wooden grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard.
Lot 249
AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH OFFICER'S BLUED AND GILT SWORD, 82cm double fullered sharply curved blade decorated with trophies and stands of arms highlighted in gilt and on a blued ground, clipped back spear point, characteristic neoclassical steel hilt, wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
Lot 256
A SCARCE EAST INDIA COMPANY 1845 PATTERN 66TH BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY WILKINSON, 82cm slightly curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, EIC lion, maker's panel and 66th BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY within a garter and foliate panel, owner's initials HH centered, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, folding sideguard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard. Some patination towards the tip and scabbard fractured otherwise nice clear regimental etched details.
Lot 257
AN 1822 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER'S SWORD TO GENERAL GAIRDNER OF THE 14TH AND 16TH BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY, 86cm slightly curved pipe-backed blade with spear point, etched with crowned VR cyphers, laurel wreaths, owner's crest and initials, regulation gilt Gothic hilt incorporating crowned crossed sword and baton within a laurel wreath, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, engraved Captn & Adjt W. J. GAIRDNER from Col. U. Yule 1823. As a junior officer William John Gairdner served with the Native Infantry in operations in the Oudh during 1813 and 1814 - Rewah and Etah, Nepal War and Bareilly during 1816, The Third Mahrattan War, First Burma War, Gwalior Operations and the First Sikh War. Entitled to C.B, Army of India Medal 1799-1826 Nepal and Ava, Maharajpoor Star and the Sutlej Medal.
Lot 258
AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO GENERAL GAIRDNER OF THE 14TH AND 16TH BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY, 82cm slightly curved pipe-backed blade with spear point, etched with crowned VR cyphers and laurel wreaths, regulation copper gilt Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard, engraved Major General W.J. Gairdner 14th and 16th Bengal N.I. As a junior officer William John Gairdner served with the Native Infantry in operations in the Oudh during 1813 and 1814 - Rewah and Etah, Nepal War and Bareilly during 1816, The Third Mahrattan War, First Burma War, Gwalior Operations and the First Sikh War. Entitled to C.B, Army of India Medal 1799-1826 Nepal and Ava, Maharajpoor Star and the Sutlej Medal.
Lot 259
OF INDIAN MUTINY INTEREST AN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM HENRY KERR, 83cm slightly curved blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 8590 for 1857, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and a maker's panel, regulation copper gilt Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher and folding side guard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard. Complete with an extensive folder of research on the service of Major General William Kerr giving particular emphasis to the Indian Mutiny and his actions at Amorah, Nuggur, Bhansee, Hurryah etc which earned him an MID. Previously this sword resided in the collection of the late Brigadier Richard Holmes CBE, TD, VR, JP.
Lot 263
A FINE AND UNUSUAL VICTORIAN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 84cm clean blade decorated with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, unusually stamped with a French retailer's mark at the forte F. BACKES 7. R. ELZEVIR PARIS, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
Lot 265
AN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY WILKINSON, 82cm slightly curved blade finely etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and maker's panel at the forte, serial no. 6744 for 1855, regulation copper Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, foling side guard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass scabbard.
Lot 267
A VICTORIAN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD, 80cm pipe-backed blade with traces of etched decoration, regulation copper gilt gothic hilt with crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, leather split, together with another similar seized in its scabbard. (2)
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