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Click here to subscribeA SCARCE BENGAL HORSE ARTILLERY OFFICER'S SWORD, 90cm blade by JONES 6 REGENT STREET LONDON, etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreaths, crossed Union Jack flags, a rampant lion and BENGAL HORSE ARTILLERY, regulation steel three-bar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
A 1912 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD TO KIA CAPTAIN EDGAR RALPH COLES 3RD DRAGOON GUARDS, 88cm fullered blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 43661. etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms, crowned GVR cyphers and owner's initials E.R.C, some patination, regulation plated bowl guard, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard, complete with frog and straps. Associated research details that Captain Coles was MID and KIA during the second battle of Ypres near Hooge during the battle of Frezenburg Ridge.
A 1912 PATTERN INDIAN ARMY OFFICER'S SWORD, 88.5cm blade by WILKINSON etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and GRI cyphers, further stamped with a broad arrow over I over ISD and the date 1931, regulation plated bowl guard decorated with scrolling foliage, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard dated 1915 and 1931, complete with knot. Knot strap split.
A GOOD VICTORIAN RIFLE VOLUNTEERS PRESENTATION SWORD, 82cm slightly curved blade etched with crossed lances, laurel wreaths, crowned strung bugle horn, crowned RIFLE VOLUNTEERS and the inscription PRESENTED BY E COMPANY TO COL-SGT. G. BAKER ON PROMOTION MARCH 1893, regulation plated Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved plated mounted leather scabbard.
A ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER'S SWORD BY WILKINSON, 86cm slightly curved blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal Arms and regimental motifs, some staining, serial no. 53 274 for 1914-17, regulation steel three-bar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard.
A ROYAL NAVAL ADMIRAL'S SWORD, 79.5cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and a crowned fouled anchor, regulation brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding sideguard engraved with owner's initials C.M Beadnell, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, the mounts decorated with oak leaves and acorns. Surgeon Rear Admiral Charles Marsh Beadnell b. 1872 d. 1947 served as Fleet Surgeon during the First War.
A ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE MIDSHIPMAN'S DIRK, 43cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor, crowned GVR cypher and R.N.R., some patination, regulation copper gilt hilt with bold lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot.
A CUT STEEL HILTED SMALL SWORD, 78.5cm triangular section incurved blade, characteristic polished steel hilt with down turned guard, D-shaped knuckle guard, urn-shaped pommel, turned metal grip, the whole chiselled with stylised flower heads and sparsely decorated with faceted steel studs, contained in its engraved steel mounted leather scabbard.
A VICTORIAN GILT HILTED SMALLSWORD, 79.5cm flattened rounded diamond section blade etched with panels of scrolling foliage, a stand of arms and a laurel wreath, maker's panel for Joseph Starkey, characteristic gilt hilt, the down turned guard applied with a crowned VR cypher within a laurel wreath, D-shaped knuckle guard, crown-shaped pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its gilt mounted black leather scabbard, complete with bullion knot.
AN EDWARDIAN COURT SWORD, 79.5cm flattened rounded diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, and a crowned EVIIR cypher, maker's panel for Gaunt & Sons, characteristic gilt brass hilt, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, together with a Masonic sword blade and scabbard. Hilt twisted on the former and lacking on the latter. (2)
A WEIMAR REPUBLIC NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, 84.5cm clean pipe-backed blade with spear point by Eickhorn, etched with scrolling foliage, fouled anchors and naval ships, regulation gilt hilt with folding side guard and incorporating a fouled anchor, bold lion's head pommel with red and green eyes, wire bound ivorine grip, contained in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard.
A GEORGIAN LIGHT COMPANY OFFICER'S SWORD, 82.5cm curved blade decorated with stands of arms, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR III cypher, highlighted in gilt upon a blued ground, marked J. Runkel, Solingen, copper gilt half basket hilt with D-shaped guard supported by two scrolling side bars, these supporting a strung bugle horn within an oval frame, bold lion's head pommel, wire bound ribbed ivory grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount dot punched with details for Thurkle's No. 15 New Street Fetter Lane.
A FRENCH MODEL 1872 ENGINEERS OFFICER'S SWORD, 86.5cm double fullered flattened diamond section blade struck with a maker's mark at the forte, regulation gilt brass hilt, the foreguard applied with a breastplate and helmet, folding rear guard, D-shaped knuckle guard, spherical pommel, ribbed horn grip. No scabbard.
A VICTORIAN VOLUNTEER RIFLEMAN'S SIDEARM, 53.5cm flattened diamond section blade, patinated, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, strung bugle horn and VOLUNTEER RIFLES, regulation brass hilt with recurved guard and lion's head pommel, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, damaged, together with a French Infantryman's sidearm, worn. (2)
A 17TH CENTURY BRASS HILTED WALLOON, 80cm broadsword blade incised with the talismanic reference 999 and an orb motif, characteristic brass hilt with two solid looping side guards each embossed with a crowned Green Man motif, D-shaped knuckle guard with two short scroll side bars, spherical pommel cast with a crowned mask flanked by a hand and a unicorn, wire bound grip, contained in a later brass mounted leather scabbard. Quillon lacking.
Four Chinese soapstone seals, tallest 6cm, Chinese dagger, with brass gilt and scabbard, with inscription, 'the gift of Chiang Kai Shek' and a Zitan(?) wood sceptre, 39cm x 32cm, two Chinese glass snuff bottles, both approximately 6cm high, and a Peking (?) glass elephant, 4.5cm tall (3), two Chinese circular papier mache boxes and covers, with inlaid mother of pearl decoration, 6.5cm diameter, a bag of contemporary Chinese paintings, together with 3 framed items
A WWII ? ERA POSSIBLY MILITARY FLAT BLADE MACHETE, in a green canvas sheath, with belt attachment, no makers marks evident and a Eastern style Kukri style short sword, in black leather scabbard, with two mini knives build into scabbard, blade has hand etching/engraving and what appears to be an 'A' in a spade shape (playing card)
A FRENCH 'GLADIUS BRIQUET' 1831 PATTERN SHORT SWORD, complete with scabbard, also known as the 1816 Artillery short sword, as used by French Troops during the Crimean War, this example is numbered on the scabbard 8681273 and 2801, the grip is marked 263 and the blade (not serrated edge) has maker stamp etc, scabbard is metal and leather
THREE MILITARY BAYONETS, with written information on stickers to scabbards, Thailand 1908 pattern hilt based on Japan 1897 bayonet, complete with metal scabbard, Austrian made for Portugese military based on 1873 pattern, metal scabbard, Austrian 1870 Yataghan style bayonet for Wendl rifle, markings to hilt etc
A GERMAN WWII ERA 3RD REICH S.A. DAGGER AND SCABBARD, in good all round condition, the blade is marked 'Ulles Fur Deutfchland and maker mark AB (August Bickel) Steinbach, Mallenburg 'P' to crossguard, Eagle Swastika in grip with circular SA logo, scabbard is complete with leather buckle hangar
A GERMAN WWII ERA 3RD REICH LUFTWAFFE OFFICERS 2ND PATTERN DRESS DAGGER, complete with scabbard and all fittings, buckles, etc, the condition is good with the maker being marked on the blade 'Paul Weyersberg & Co Solingen' the pebbled scabbard is only fair condition as its slightly dented on one side
A CANVAS BAG CONTAINING A VICTORIAN ERA SOCKET BAYONET, with proof mark 'E30' in leather and metal scabbard, a Chassepot style bayonet and scabbard, no markings, an Officers dress sword (British) by H Poole & Company, Saville Rowm London and a British Police Constables Truncheon, mid 20th Century, the bladed weapons are all rusted in areas
A 19th century continental naval officer’s dress sword, plain shallow diamond section blade 28”, gilt brass hilt with double shell guard the front fixed and embossed with crowned fouled anchor on trophy of flag and foliage, the back hinged and plain, oak leaf panelled knucklebow, and pommel, wirebound (loose) wooden grip, with knot, in its leather scabbard (old repair to centre), with plain brass locket and foliate engraved chape. GC, the hilt retaining approx 40% gilt.
An officer’s sword of the Royal Dock Yard Battalion, 1847-56, slightly curved, fullered blade 32½”, by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, etched with crowned VR cypher in scrolled panels on one side and “Royal Dock Yard Battn” with crowned fouled anchor, in similar panels on the other, regulation copper gilt hilt with solid guard incorporating crowned, fouled anchor, turn down inner portion, lion’s head pommel and backstrap, copper wirebound fishskin grip. GC (no scabbard, minor wear and dark pitting to blade, guard slightly misshapen) Plate 8
A French M An XIII cavalry troopers sword, straight double fullered blade, 37½”, marked Mfture Imple du Klingenthal Octobre ? (date unclear) on backstrap with stamps at forte, regulation brass hilt, flat guard into knucklebow, 3 sidebars, plain pommel cap and stud, wirebound brown leather grip, in its steel scabbard with 2 rings. GC, a clean example. Plate 8
A Vic 1827 pattern Rifle Volunteer officer’s sword, plated blade 32½”, etched on one side with crown, “Rifle Volunteers” wreath and crossed flags, and on the other crown, strung bugle, wreath and crossed flags, in plain panels, regulation triple bar steel hilt, with sideloop, incorporating crowned strung bugle, forward sloping stepped pommel, plain backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, with silvered lace (worn) knot, in a steel scabbard with 2 rings (some dents and pitting). Sword GC (a litle wear to plating)
A continental cavalry OR’s sword, straight fullered blade 32”, with maker’s mark “FH” in oval at forte, plain brass hilt with crossguard and bud quillon, shellguard on the outer side, knucklebow, ball pommel, swollen simulated wirebound grip, in its steel scabbard with frog hook and chape. GC (some service wear, and dark pitting, old black paint to scabbard).
An early 19th century continental cavalry trooper’s sword, curved, fullered blade 32½”, DE at point, brass stirrup hilt with langets and pronounced knucklebow, plain forward sloping pommel and backstrap, swollen copper wirebound leather grip, in its steel scabbard (painted black over heavy pitting) with brass rings (one missing). Basically GC (blade worn and lightly pitted).
An interesting Metropolitan Police sidearm, slightly curved, fullered blade 27”, by Field, with “crown/X/1” stamp on one side at forte and “M.P./1868” with maker’s name on the other, solid brass hilt with knucklebow and quillon, single sidebar, line engraved pommel and backstrap, deeply ribbed grip, spring catch to black leather scabbard with brass locket and frog stud, and chape (dented). Near VGC, a good example. Plate 8 Note: Vendor states: “In 1885 most Met Police swords - approx 200 - held were for use by Met Dockyard Police officers”.
An 1864 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 35½”, marked “Mole Birmm” on backstrap at forte, sheel steel semi bowl guard pierced with Maltese cross, and with slots for sword knot at the back, plain pommel diced composition grips, in a later steel scabbard with opposing rings. GC (sword does not fully enter scabbard, khaki paint overall).
An Edward VII officer’s sword of The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), straight, fullered blade 32½”, by McClyment Dewar & Co, 74 Miller St, Glasgow, etched on one side with crowned “ERVII” cypher and on the other with crown, blank escutcheon and strung bugle, within scrolled panels, regulation plated steel hilt, the pierced guard incorporating nicely engraved crowned strung bugle, rounded pommel, chequered backstrap, wirebound fishskin grip, in its plated scabbard (surface rust patches overall), with 2 rings. GC, the blade very good and retaining virtually all original finish (surface rust to inside of guard and pommel).
An 1885 pattern cavalry trooper’s sword, slightly curved fullered blade 34½”, with various stamps at forte, regulation steel hilt with reinforced edges to guard, diced leather grips, with brown leather knot, in its steel scabbard with opposing rings, non matching R.C.D. (Royal Canadian Dragoons) stamps to hilt and scabbard. GC, a clean example. Plate 8
A 19th century French officer’s courtsword, hollow triangular section blade 27” by Coulaux et Cie, Klingenthal, gilt brass hilt with turn down shell guard, crossguard and knucklebow, forward sloping pommel, embossed with trophy of arms, and stylized foliage in panels overall, MOP grips, in its leather scabbard with gilt locket and shield shaped frog stud (chape missing). GC
A mourning sword, plated slender hollow triangular section blade 32”, darkened hilt, with shallow oval dish guard, pierced knucklebow and crossguard with shallow pas d’ane rings, facetted ovoid pommel and similar slender grip, with a little decoration and floral studding overall, in its steel mounted leather scabbard with 2 rings and the ends of shoulder strap with jubilee clips. GC Plate 8
An 18th century mourning sword, shallow diamond section blade 28”, darkened steel hilt with studded rosettes to ovoid guard, crossguard, small shallow pas d’ane rings, chain link guard, urn shaped pommel and slender swollen grip, in its steel mounted leather scabbard with 2 rings. Basically GC (some wear, old repairs to hilt)
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