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Click here to subscribeA George V courtsword, slender hollow triangular section blade 32” etched with crowned GVR cypher and wreath in scrolled and foliate panels, facetted and studded steel hilt with turn down shell guard, small pas d’ane rings, crossguard and knucklebow, urn shaped pommel with prominent stud, slightly swollen panelled grip, in its steel mounted leather scabbard, the locket with single ring, and chape. Very Good Condition. Plate 64
An interesting Wilkinson P1907 presentation bayonet, of standard pattern, with maker’s and ordnance inspector’s stamps at forte, the blade etched on one side “Presented to J. Clayton by the Wilkinson Sword Co Ltd on the completion of 2,000,000 bayonets, 1915-1918” within scrolled fenestrated panels, in its leather scabbard with khaki webbing frog. Very Good Condition Plate 64.
A George VI General officer’s sword with hallmarked silver scabbard, slender slightly curved blade 30”, etched with crowned GVIR cypher and wreath on one side and on the other crowned crossed baton and sword with wreath, all in scrolled foliate panels, regulation hilt, the ornamental gilt crossguard incorporating crossed baton and sword in wreath, studs to ivory grips, in its silver scabbard with 2 rings in cruciform mounts Hallmarked “WB & Co London 1914”. Very Good Condition Plate 64
A good Elizabeth II diplomat’s sword, slender ovoid section blade, 32½” with “Wilkinson, Sword, London”logo at forte and etched with crowned ERII cypher in scrolled floral and foliate panels, gilt hilt with studded borders to turn down shell guard, crossguard with turn down finials, knucklebow, flattened urn pommel and square section grip, gilt knot and bullion tassel, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard with buff leather frog and white linen shoulder strap, in chamois lined leatherette case. Very Good Condition, a crisp example. Plate 64
A 1796 pattern light cavalry officer’s sword, curved, fullered blade 33”, marked “Warranted Double Proof” on backstrap, etched and blued and gilt for two thirds length with ornamental Union wreath, 1801-16 Royal Arms, standing Britannia and elaborate trophy of arms on one side, and on the other with female head in floral frame, crowned GR cypher, mounted trooper, trophy of arms and foliage in urn, facetted steel hilt with crossguard, langets, knucklebow, forward sloping pommel and backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings (minor dents, one throat screw missing). Very Good Condition, the blade retaining approximately 85% blueing and gilding) Plate 67
A George V officer’s dress sword of the Coldstream Guards, slender fullered blade 32½” by “Fletcher & Son, High St, Windsor”, etched on one side with crowned regimental badge and 10 battle honours “Tangier” to “Barrosa” in ornamental panels, and on the other with crowned GR cypher, 12 battle honour scrolls “Fuentes d’Onor” to “Egypt 1882” with owner’s name “H. Turnbull”, regulation steel hilt incorporating regimental badge, chequered backstrap, wirebound sharkskin grip, in its plated scabbard with 2 rings. Good Condition Plate 67
An Elizabeth II Royal Air Force officer’s dress sword, straight fullered blade 32½”, by Wilkinson Sword Ltd, no 94450 on backstrap, etched on one side with crowned Royal Arms and on the other with RAF crowned wings, all its foliate and blank scroll panels, gilt brass hilt with half basket guard with turn over inner edge, pierced and panelled incorporating crowned ERII cypher and crowned wings on raised oval, eagle’s head pommel, plain backstrap, wirebound white sharkskin grip, in its black polished leather scabbard with gilt locket, middle band and chape, with 2 rings, blue and gilt dress knot. Very Good Condition Plate 67
A 19th century Caucasian shasqua, broad curved, fullered blade 31”, with twin back fullers, lightly etched with stylized foliate panels, sheet silver covered hilt of traditional form, with slotted pommel, studs (one missing, embossed with stylized “wheel” and foliate panels similar to blade, in (recovered) plain leather scabbard with ¾” silver top band en suite. Good Condition (blade some wear) Plate 68
An Imperial Russian Caucasian pattern shasqua dated 1903, broad, curved officially shortened blade 25”, with twin back fullers, etched with small stylized foliate panel on both sides at forte, including Cyrillic letters, and date 1903 on one side, horn grips, one carved with initials, in its leather (some wear and shrinking) covered scabbard, with sheet brass locket and chape embossed with stylized animals and foliage, and narrow middle band. Good Condition. Plate 68
A most interesting late 18th century Italian cavalry officer’s presentation sword, broad curved shallow fullered blade 32”, with maker’s name “F. Chuggi Brescia” on backstrap, and etched on one side “Martinengo Colleoni L’Ainé” and on the other “Gage d’Amitieé” with small floral sprays, elaborate steel stirrup hilt with slender langets, forward sloping cap shaped pommel and plain backstrap, crossguard and knucklebow pierced with chain link panels overall, floral quillon, pommel cap embossed with trophy of fasces and flags, the top of the backstrap with demon’s head, wirebound grip, in its leather scabbard covered overall with pierced steel chain link panels, with short open centre section and solid panels to locket and chape, 2 suspension rings. Good Condition, with some dark patina (blade polished) Plate 68
A Georgian light cavalry officer’s sword, broad, curved, shallow fullered blade 29½”, etched with crowned GR cypher, simple trophy of arms and floral flourishes on one side and on the other with dismounted dragoon waving his sword and floral wreaths, gilt brass stirrup hilt with quillon and langets, facetted knucklebow, plain rounded pommel and backstrap, diced ivory grip (few small cracks and small chip), in its leather scabbard with locket, centre band and chape, with 2 rings, the gilt locket with oval engraved mark of “Salter, 35 Strand, Jeweller & Sword Cutler”. Good Condition, the hilt and scabbard retaining much original gilt (blade some wear and pitting patches) Plate 68
An unusual 18th century hunting sidearm, slightly curved single edged blade 21”, fullered with narrow back fuller for ¾ length to point, etched with panel of arms and flags on both sides at forte, and warrior, shining sun, trophies, hound and flourishes, gilt brass hilt with flat oval cap to top of blade which fits over the scabbard locket, panel engraved flared crossguard, corners to square section ivory grip and cap pommel, in its panelled leather scabbard with panel engraved brass mounts and 2 rings, the locket marked “Drury, 32 Strand, London” Good Condition, the long chape a later replacement. Plate 69
A Highland full dress dirk, polished blade 11½”, with scalloped back edge and narrow fuller for two thirds length, well carved strapwork, bog oak hilt with studs, thistle embossed silver coloured lower band and rim to facetted “citrine” pommel, in its black leather scabbard with scroll engraved silver coloured mounts, the locket with escutcheon engraved with a script “M”, companion knife and fork en suite with hilt, set with “citrines”. Very Good Condition Plate 69
A Turkish sword, shamshir, c 1800, slender, sharply curved blade 31½”, brass crossguard with pointed bud terminals and slender langets, simple border engraving overall brown wood grip of traditional “pistol grip” form, the top pierced for silk wristcord, in its scabbard with leather covered centre section and long sheet brass locket and chape with panelled edges, the locket incorporating a sprung section (AF) to allow withdrawal of blade, 2 suspension rings. Good Condition Plate 70
An 18th century tulwar hilted Indian sword, very slightly curved broad blade 33”, with narrow back fuller and double edged at point, traces of studded device on one side near forte, solid iron hilt with long langets, stud finials to crossguard, knucklebow with bird’s head finial, flat disc pommel with radial lines to top, rounded pommel with point, in a later dark blue velvet covered scabbard. Basically Good Condition for age (wear overall) Plate 70
An 18th century Turkish sword kilij, curved, shallow fullered blade 30”, swollen and double edged at point, Indian silver crossguard with pointed bud terminals and slender langets, single border engraving overall, darkwood grip of traditional “pistol grip” form, in its scabbard with foliate embossed leather covered centre section, and long sheet silver locket and chape, each with a little line decoration, 2 suspension rings. Good Condition for age (crossguard loose), Plate 70
A WWII specification Wilkinson sword commando dagger 'The F-S Fighting knife', steel cross guard, knurled handle, in brown leather scabbard, elastic strap still in tact. 6'' blade, overall 28.5 cm, in scabbard 33.5cm along with a Kukri knife complete with 35cm blade, leather scabbard, two small knives and leather belt loop (2)
A Menelik II (1889-1913) Ethiopian Gurade (saber), the curved blade etched with ornate scroll, lattice and floral design with the Ethiopian Emperor emblem of the Lion of Judea and the face of Menelik II, the blade approximately 82cm from tip to hilt, with typical rhino horn hilt and domed silver gilt pommel cap, with silver gilt mounted purple velvet covered scabbard and leather beltPlease note it is the buyer's responsibility to make sure that they are aware of the current laws and regulations regarding the sale, exportation and importation of rhino horn in relation to this item and their own circumstances and requirements. For further information please visit www.cites.org We will only accept payment in person or by bank transfer for this lot. CONDITION REPORT: If you require further images of this lot or a condition report please contact us with your request as condition reports have not been included in the description
DECORATIVELY CASED EARLY VICTORIAN SWORDSTICKthe carved bone pommel and grip with woven effect detail, this section also bears ink an engraved Royal Coat of Arms and named 'Lord W.Garthwaite 1845', the 39cm long blade marked 'So's H.W.L.', the carved bone woven effect design continues the length of the scabbard which is constructed in ten sections, 92.5cm total length
Bronze Age Scabbard Chape and Lead Model.A late bronze age bag-shaped scabbard chape associated with the 'carp's tongue complex' of South-East England, dating to the Ewart Park metalworking phase c. 1000 BC - 800 BC. 34mm x 27mm, 15.9g.Together with a contemporary lead model of a bag-shaped chape, probably used for the manufacture of a clay mould, or for testing a mould prior to casting bronze chapes. Lead models of Bronze age metalwork in Britain are rare, see PAS DENO-A24823 for an example of a palstave axe cast in lead.50mm x 49mm x 14mm, 164g. (2).
An extremely rare George II Channel Islands silver gentleman's sword, maker's mark GH struck once to guard (Guillaume Henry, Guernsey c.1720-1767) with tapering 31¾in. steel blade of flattened triangular section, tip replaced, with engraved floral and foliate decoration at the forte, the hilt with double oval shell guard, short single quillon, wire wrapped grip and ovoid pommel with conforming finial, overall length 38in. (96.5cm.), with remnants of leather scabbard. * Provenance: Believed to have been discovered in an attic in Victoria Road, St Peter Port in the 1980s.
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