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Click here to subscribeA Japanese bone mounted wakizashi, with 28cm curved single edged blade, the grip and scabbard with extensive carved decoration of Samurai, the brass fittings with the Tokugara MonADDITIONAL INFORMATION/CONDITION REPORTloss of Tsbua, damage and repair to grip, blade rusted and pitted, brass mounts missing - see images
An Imperial German officer’s dress sword, curved, pipe backed blade 32”, double edged at point, etched and gilt for half length with elaborate floral and foliate panels, and maker’s name “M. Neumann, Hoflieferaut (Purveyor to the Court) Berlin” along the back edge, false damascus to lower half of blade, elaborate gilt hilt with crossguard and quillon, langets, knucklebow, lion’s head pommel and backstrap, with ornamental panels and foliate devices overall, and coat of arms to centre of knucklebow, wirebound fishskin grip, with its steel scabbard with 2 brass bands and rings, retaining a little original plating (light surface rust). Generally Very Good Condition, retaining most original gilt. Plate 19
A 1796 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, broad, curved, shallow fullererd blade 32½”, etched and blued and gilt for two thirds length with crowned 1801-16 Royal Arms with supporters and motto, trophy of arms, etc, and Union spray, on one side, and on the other with crowned GR cypher, trophy of instruments etc, mounted horseman and flourishes, steel stirrup hilt with crossguard and langets, pronounced knucklebow, plain forward sloping pommel and backstrap, ribbed fishskin (worn) grip, in its steel scabbard (worn and pitted, one ring missing). Sword Good Condition, the blade retaining approx 70% blueing and gilding. Plate 19
An 1803 Royal Naval officer’s sword, slender straight, fullered blade 28", etched and blued and gilt for two thirds length with crown, foliate and floral devices on one side, and crowned Royal Arms, stylized foliage and devices on the other, gilt stirrup hilt with crossguard and quillon, langets bearing crowned fouled anchor, pronounced knucklebow into flattened lion’s head pommel and backstrap with central feather panel, swollen, wirebound, chequered ivory grip, in its black leather (replaced) scabbard with gilt mounts and 2 rings, the locket with maker’s name “Salter, Sword Cutler, etc, to HRH the Duke of Sussex, 35 Strand London”. Very Good Condition for age, retaining approx 75% blueing and gilding to blade and 85% gilt to hilt and scabbard mounts (few rust patches to blade) Plate 19
An 1803 Royal Naval officer’s sword, slender, shallow diamond section blade 27½”, etched and blued and gilt for two thirds length with crown, GR cypher and stylized foliage on one side and trophy of arms in stylized foliage on the other, gilt stirrup hilt with crossguard engraved with foliate panels, pronounced knucklebow into flattened lion’s head pommel with flowing mane backstrap, slightly swollen wirebound chequered ivory grip, in its black leather (limp and fractured) scabbard with stylized foliate engraved locket, middle band and chape, 2 rings, the locket maker’s name “Salter, Sword Cutler and Jeweller to HRH the Duke of Sussex, 35 Strand London”. Very Good Condition for age, the blade retaining virtually all original finish, the hilt and scabbard mounts approx 60% gilt. Plate 19
A replica of a Third Reich Luftwaffe General’s sword with Goring dedication inscription on the blade, by WKC Solingen, plated blade 32" etched with panels of scrolls, and with blued and gilt panels inscribed “Der Oberbefehlshaber den Luftwaffe Hermann Goring” on one side and “In dankbarer Anerkennung” on the other side, gilt hilt with folding guard mounted leather scabbard. Very Good Condition. Plate 19
A William IV 1822 pattern infantry officer’s sword, slightly curved, pipe backed blade 32", well etched on both sides in panel with crowned reversed and interlaced WR cypher with “IV” and wreath, and at forte on both sides with “Prosser Maker to the King & Royal Family, London” in frosted panel, brass hilt retaining a little original gilt, incorporating crowned WR IV cypher, with turn down inner portion, stepped pommel, foliate backstrap with thumbpiece, wirebound, fishskin grip, original dress knot (worn), in its brown leather scabbard, with engraved locket and frog stud, and chape, with traces of gilt. Good Condition Plate 19
A Georgian Naval officers hanger, flat, sharply curved blade 21", double edged towards point, lightly etched for half length on both sides with trophy of arms and foliate flourishes, gilt mounted hilt with flattened shallow S shaped crossguard, small chain link up to flattened lion’s head and mane pommel and backstrap, chequered ivory grip (crack to left side) in its polished leather scabbard with brass locket, middle band and chape, 2 rings, the locket engraved “Bond 45 Cornhill”. Good Condition retaining approx 40% gilt and traces to scabbard (a little light pitting to blade) Plate 20
A Special order 2nd pattern F.S. military knife to Lt. M.S. Kite USAAF, double edged blade 6½” with logo “The F.S Fighting Knife” on one side at forte and Wilkinson logo on the other, with “Lt. Marvin S Kite A.A.F” in scroll, blued steel crossguard and chequered swollen grip, in its leather scabbard with tags, belt tang and blued chape; with photostat details of Lt. Kite who was based in the UK and flew 35 missions as a Pilot in B-24 bombers, married his English sweetheart Doris May, etc. Very Good Condition Details with lot. Plate 20
A French M1854 infantry guardsman’s sword, curved fullered blade 30”, with narrow back fuller, marked on backstrap “Mre Impale de Chatt. Juin 1857 = S.O. d’Infrie de la Garde Mle 1854”, brass hilt, the slender ovoid guard with reinforced edges and sideloop, into knucklebow and forward sloping cap shaped pommel, with ornamental quillon, bands, and wreath to pommel, inspector’s stamps to knucklebow, wirebound darkwood grip. GC (small edge knocks to blade, no scabbard). Plate 3
A Vic 1831 pattern General officer’s sword, slightly curved, flat blade 32½”, by F.W. Flight, Winchester, etched on both sides in panels with crowned VR cypher, and crossed baton and sword with wreaths above and below, regulation hilt with ornamental crossguard and langets incorporating crossed baton and sword in wreath, semi pistol grip with rosette studs, hole for knot, and ornamental backstrap, in its brass scabbard (dented at point) with 2 ornamental bands and rings. GC, the blade VGC, retaining virtually all original polish (tiny chip to one grip, traces only of gilt to hilt). Plate 3
A 19th century Burmese sword dha, slightly curved, SE blade 23½”, swollen towards point, the shallow full length central fuller on each side with silver damascened foliate scrolls, the three quarter length tapered back edge with similar zig zag line, white sharkskin grip with (faintly) foliate Eastern silver lower band and pommel, in its brown wood scabbard (AF). Sword GC, the blade good. Plate 3
A .577” Volunteer Snider 3 band rifle by Reilly, 55” overall, barrel 36½” with London proofs and Enfield inspector’s mark, the breech block having “Snider Patent” mark; lock bearing crowned “VR” and “1865” over “L.A. Co” and engraved “E.M. Reilly & Co, New Oxford St, London”; walnut fullstock with brass mounts, trigger guard with eyelet securing chain and nipple protector, and numbered 10,021; with single sling swivel, original steel ramrod, muzzle plug, German silver rearsight cover stamped “Snider”, and with registration mark, and triangular socket bayonet (no scabbard), Good Working Order and Condition, the barrel retaining much original blued finish (bayonet socket lightly pitted). Accompanying this lot is a “Firearms Form 7” exempting it from requiring to be sold on a firearms certificate as it is classed as a “trophy”, dated March 1922. Plate 33
A .577/450” Mark II Martini Henry rifle, 49½” overall, barrel 33” with Birmingham proofs and government sale mark; action stamped “Martini Patent Proprietors” on the left side and on the right side “N.A. & A.Co Ltd 1878” (National Arms and Ammunition Co Ltd), broad arrow and “QC” (Queensland Constabulary?), and serial number 391; walnut fullstock, butt stamped with Enfield storekeeper’s mark, date 1889, “V/5./Man/332” (5th Volunteer Bn the Manchester Regt), and government sale mark; with sling swivels, original steel cleaning rod, triangular socket bayonet in scabbard, and later webbing sling. Good Working Order and Condition (some wear, slot cut in the barrel at breech) Plate 33
Features ornate root wood grip, carved in basket weave fashion on the outside, cast silver and chased pommel with thistles and foliage, the pierced pommel set with a very light brown citrine/stone. The 31 cm long blade, being of steel, with spear tip and cutting top edge. Blade features acid-etched engravings to both sides, in overall excellent condition, with regimental number, piper, foliage, arms etc. The scabbard of black leather, with solid silver fittings/holders for the fork & knife. The eating fork & knife (the latter maker stamped G. Noewbould) of root wood with basket weave design with white citrine stones to pommel. There may have been a regimental designation at one time to top locket, but since removed showing 4 fixing holes. Rear of scabbard retains belt loop attachment. A fine & rare piece, with exceptional engravings to both sides of blade. Metal parts show yellowing, so possibly plated silver on brass, however this has not been tested.
Features dark brown wood grip which fits the cross guards correctly, retaining both eagle and roundel, both of which sit firmly in the grip. Cross guards are correct nickel type, with the lower guard being Gau stamped ‘Ns’ for region Niedersachsen. The good condition blade is maker & trade marked, which measures 22.2 cm and is etched with the motto “Alles für Deutschland” (All for Germany), being very good in detail. Some water staining spots, but otherwise light wear overall. Very good anodised brown finish scabbard with toned nickel furniture, retaining the leather hanger & uniform tab to suspension ring.
Features dark brown wood grip which fits the cross guards well, retaining both eagle and roundel, both of which sit firmly in the grip. Cross guards are correct nickel type, with the lower guard being Gau stamped ‘Nrh’ for region Niederrhein. The average condition blade is maker & trade marked, which measures 21.8 cm and is etched with the motto “Alles für Deutschland” (All for Germany), being good in detail. Some rust spots & weathering, otherwise average to good. Refinished brown scabbard, with clean nickel furniture, retaining the leather vertical hanger to suspension ring.
Features dark brown wood grip which fits the cross guards correctly, retaining both eagle and roundel, both of which sit firmly in the grip. Cross guards are correct nickel type, with the lower guard being numbered B10 3348 & Gau stamped ‘Mi’ for region Mitte. The very fine condition blade is maker & trade marked, which measures 21.8 cm and is etched with the motto “Alles für Deutschland” (All for Germany), being very good in detail. A fine blade overall with only light wear. Worn anodised brown finish scabbard, with half split/dented ball & retaining the leather hanger to suspension ring.
Features mid-brown wood grip which fits the cross guards correctly, retaining both eagle and roundel, both of which sit firmly in the grip. Cross guards are correct nickel type, with the lower guard being Gau stamped ‘Ho’ for region Hochland (correct far right stamped). The very fine condition blade is maker & trade marked, which measures 22.2 cm and is etched with the motto “Alles für Deutschland” (All for Germany), being very fine in detail. Good anodised brown finish scabbard, retaining the leather hanger to suspension ring. The upper nickel chape lightly scratched, dated 1933. Undine made only 3000 S.A. daggers, making this a rare maker-made dagger in very fine condition.
Features very good mid-brown wood grip which fits the cross guards correctly, retaining both eagle and roundel, both of which sit firmly in the grip. Cross guards are correct nickel type, with the lower guard being Gau stamped ‘Fr’ for region Franken. The very good condition blade is maker & trade marked, which measures 20.8 cm and is etched with the motto “Alles für Deutschland” (All for Germany) being very good in detail. Sharpening to both edges, with some sharpening scratches to both faces, but clean overall. Refinished black finish scabbard, with screws missing from nickel fittings.
Features mid-brown wood grip, remains of lacquer, which fits the white-frosted cross guards correctly, retaining both eagle and roundel, both of which sit firmly in the grip. The very good condition RZM - M7/12 marked blade measures 22 cm and is etched with the motto “Alles für Deutschland” (All for Germany) being very good in detail. Some light age spots, otherwise light wear. Black enamel finish scabbard, retaining the leather hanger to suspension ring.
Features good condition nickel fittings, with very good silver wash, with white grip and eagle cross guard. Bullion portepee knot is tied to the pommel and guard. 26 cm long maker marked blade in very fine condition, retaining leather washer. Scabbard retains both suspension rings, with bright finish, with officer’s hangers. Some rust pitting to lower & upper portion of front of scabbard body.
Features blackened solid brass knuckle section, cast in design, stamped Z to top of guard, incorporating 17 cm long, double-rivetted steel blade, with sharpened edges and DD #667 with broad arrow. Blade shows use and a little surface rust to knuckle section. Retains leather scabbard, with suspension belt, maker stamped Bonney & Clark Ltd Makers. Rarely seen, these were issued to the Z special commando units during the war and are rarely seen for sale.
Features good condition nickel fittings, very good silver wash, with dark orange grip and eagle cross guard. Bullion portepee knot is tied to the pommel and guard. 26 cm long maker marked very good condition blade, retaining leather washer. Scabbard retains both suspension rings, with bright finish, with officer’s hangers.
Pre-war made piece, with gilded brass fittings, with twisted wire white grip and eagle pommel. 3 cracks showing in grip, being at base and top. Fouled anchor guard, retaining working locking button. Maker marked 25 cm long 2nd pattern blade, being finely double etched, with foliate, anchor and marine life design, showing toning overall and nick to left blade edge & slightly upturned blade spear point. Gilded brass scabbard retains both suspension rings, with lightning bolt design, with dent to rear.
Features nickel urn shaped pommel & winged guard with rotating swastika panels, with dark blue leather grip. Excellent condition 17.5 cm long maker marked blade, retaining leather washer. Blade fits well into the nickel & leather scabbard, showing light wear overall, retaining suspension ring & hanger, with slightly dented ball. Scarce 1st type dagger.
Rotating worn swastika pommel, with dark blue leather grip, with full wire wrap in very good condition. Nickel winged guard with rotating brass swastika to both sides. 31 cm long maker stamped exceptionally fine blade, retaining leather washer. Blade fits perfectly into the nickel & leather scabbard, showing light wear overall, retaining full ringed hanger & uniform suspension clip marked Ges. Gesch. A very good example.
Rotating brass swastika pommel, with slightly worn dark blue leather grip, with full wire wrap in good condition. Nickel winged guard with rotating brass swastika to both sides. 31 cm long maker & squadron stamped exceptionally fine blade, retaining leather washer. Blade fits perfectly into the nickel & leather scabbard, showing wear patches & small section of leather loss overall, but retaining full ringed hanger & uniform suspension clip. Apart from leather wear to scabbard, a very good piece.
Features orange celluloid grip, with full wire wrap, gilded rotating large swastika & oakleaf pommel, with nickel eagle cross guard, retaining wrapped bullion portepee knot. Very fine condition maker marked 26 cm long blade, retaining leather washer. Blade fits perfectly into the nickel plated, pebbled scabbard, showing only light patina overall. Scabbard rings retain the officer’s hangers. An exceptional condition complete piece.
Features white celluloid grip, with full wire wrap, rotating large swastika & oakleaf pommel, with aluminium eagle cross guard, retaining wrapped bullion portepee knot. Good condition maker marked 26 cm long blade, retaining leather washer, showing scratches to left side of blade. Blade fits perfectly into the toned nickel-pebbled scabbard with twin suspension rings.
Cream celluloid grip, with full wire wrap, rotating large symbol & oakleaf pommel, with eagle aluminium cross guard. Very good condition Clemen & Jung of Solingen marked 26 cm long blade, retaining leather washer. Blade shows etchings to both sides, showing foliate patterns, eagle & symbol, with für langjährige treue Dienste der Generalstab (remembrance time in the General Staff) inscription. In our opinions, this may be a post-war etching. Blade fits perfectly into the toned nickel-plated, pebbled scabbard.
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