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Chinese short sword, the 22.25inch 56.5cm blade with bronze guard decorated with potted plants, fitted in later scabbard and grip, the tang bears two character signature, 83cm overall length Condition report: The blade is in generally good order with only small patches of very light pitting. The later wood mounts have cracks and faults and are slightly loose causing the tsuba to rattle.
German Kriegsmarine Navy dagger, engraved blade, with gilded brass scabbard and mounts, eagle pommel perched on anchor and wreath, 41.5cm long Condition report: No serious faults or damage. Wear and rubbing overall to the gilding, minor wear to the blade. dents to the scabbard but nothing defacing.
Two 1822 pattern swords, one by Henry Wilkinsons for the Grenadier Guards serial number 5971 to blade and scabbard, made in 1855, the blade marked 'Waterloo, Peninsula, Barrosa, Corunna, Lincelles' as well as 'Alma Inkermann', the second sword with VR monogram, Rifle Brigade markings retailed by Cross Brothers mill Bay Plymouth, (2) 98cm long Condition report: Overall heavy pitting to the first sword. Tarnishing to the grip. The second has pitting to the scabbard. The sword is generally good with small pitting patches. No major damages.
Pair of Chinese Hudiedao or butterfly swords, with carved rosewood grips, brass guards and pommels, and hide scabbards, together with another similar sword and a Kukri stamped FG440, the butterfly swords measure 71cm in scabbard. Condition report: The butterfly swords have minor pitting patches and rust patches. Minor bends to the blade. Scuffs and signs of age overall. Fading to the scabbard. The other sword has similar pitting and rust patches. Minor nick to the edge and tip of the blade. The Kukri has minor small pitting spots, the grip is worn.
A Japanese Tanto Koshirae with a Soshu-style blade blade Muromachi period (16th Century) Koshirae Edo period (19th Century) Sugata [configuration]: hira-zukuri, iori-mune, Kitae [forging pattern]: itame-hada, Hamon [tempering pattern]: notare-midare becoming gunome in places, widening towards kissaki muneyaki, Boshi [tip]: o-maru with kaeri, Nakago [tang]: ubu, one mekugi-ana, funagata-jiri Habaki [collar]: silvered, Koshirae [mounting]: a fine wakizashi mounting, the koshirae with black lacquered scabbard, all fitting matching and of shakudo nanako with dragon motifs in gold inlay, the kozuka with signature Iwamoto Konkan and kakihan, the round shakudo tsuba with mitsui hiiragi [holly] mon and gold inlaid dragon proceeding along the rim, with signature Yoshitomo, 35.1cm Provenance: The Dolphyn Collection
A Japanese Tanto in Wakizashi Koshirae Edo period (18th Century) signed Kunihiro, black lacquered ribbed scabbard, metal fittings of shibuichi, the fuchi-gashira signed Soyo, the kozuka with long armed monkeys and with signature Somin, menuki of persimmons, 32.3cm Provenance: The Dolphyn Collection
A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL DAGGER , 19th centurywith walrus ivory handle and double edged and pointed blade engraved with ethnic design, contained within a velvet and gold inlaid scabbard. 37.5cm blade length Important Notice Regarding All Items Containing or Made of Ivory/ Coral:Bidders should be advised that importation regulations of several countries, including the US, prohibits the importation of ivory and or coral, or any goods containing same. Therefore Adams advises prospective purchasers who intend to ship any lots including either ivory or coral to another country to familiarise themselves with the relevant importation regulations prior to bidding. Adams will not be responsible for shipping items herein and the onus will be on the buyer to organise shipping at their own behest.
German Fire Officials Dress Dagger, pre-Third Reich period example having black leather grip retaining its wire binding, steeped steel pommel, cross guard with central crossed axes and fire helmet. Double edged blade with central ridge. The blade is etched with foliage and Fire Brigade motifs to the central panels of both sides. Early Carl Eickhorn makers trade mark to the base of the blade. No scabbard.
Third Reich SA Dress Dagger by Justinuswerk Solingen, untouched example with wooden grip having aluminium eagle and enamel SA device inserted. Lower cross guard mount stamped “OST” to the reverse. Double edged blade with motto “Alles fur Deutschland”. Makers trade mark to the base of the blade. Some staining and signs of sharpening to the edge. Scabbard missing the paint finish and attempted erasure of details to eagle and SA device.
Third Reich SA Dress Dagger by Wilhelm Kober & Co Suhl, excellent example of a SA dress dagger with the wooden grip having eagle and enamel SA device inserted. Lower cross guard stamped with “Th” to the reverse. Housed in its original scabbard retaining much of its original anodised finish to the obverse, the reverse of the scabbard shows wear from poor storage. Attached to the scabbard ring mount is the original short pattern leather hanging strap. Dagger blade remains in near mint condition with much of the original polish remaining. Blade etched with motto “Alles fur Deutschland”. Makers trade mark logo to the base of the blade.
Third Reich Hitler Youth Boys Dress Dagger by J A Henckels, good untouched example of the early pattern Hitler Youth dress dagger with motto “Blut und Ehre!” to the blade. Enamelled Hitler Youth diamond badge set into the chequered grip. Housed in its original black painted scabbard with leather fixing strap and press button top. Makers trade mark to the centre of the reverse of the blade. Motto remains clear. Good untouched example.
Third Reich RLB (Reichsluftshutzbund) Enlisted Mans 1st Model Dress Dagger, black ebony grip with enamelled RLB and swastika within starburst badge to the centre, original top pommel and stylised eagle and swastika cross guard. Housed in the original scabbard with single mounting fitting. Double edged E & F Horseter, Solingen marked blade. The top pommel is suffering from metal fatigue and some chips out of the handle.
Third Reich RLB (Reichsluftshutzbund) Enlisted Mans 2nd Model Dress Dagger, black ebony grip with enamelled swastika within starburst badge to the centre, original top pommel and stylised eagle and swastika cross guard. Housed in the original scabbard with single mounting and leather strap. Double edged blade having E&F Horster, Solingen makers trade mark to the base. Damage to the handle, enamel swastika and metal fatigue in the top pommel, the pommel is also loose.
WW2 German Army Officers Lion Head Dress Sword by W.K.C, good untouched example with gilt langet having eagle and swastika, gilt brass knuckle guard with fine relief of oakleaves, lion head with jewelled eyes and relief to the back strap. Black celluloid grip retaining the original wire binding. Plain single edged slightly curved blade with fuller to the back edge. Stamped with WKC knights head trade mark under the langet. Housed in the original black painted scabbard. Good example overall.
WW2 German Army Officers Sword by Carl Eickhorn, good example of a WW2 German army officers dress sword with gilt metal guard having relief decoration, langet with down winged German army eagle and swastika. Dove head pattern example. Grip retains the original wire binding. Attached is officers leather and bullion wire knot / portopee. Housed in its black field service scabbard with single ring fitting. Plain slightly curved single edged blade with fuller to back edge. Carl Eickhorn makers trade mark to the base. Blade measures 78 ½ cms in length. Re-offered due to non-paying bidder.
Polish Air Force Officers Dress Dagger, being a communist period example, Polish eagle to the top of the pommel, celluloid grip, “S” style guard and press stud release button. Leather and white metal scabbard with the top fitting having Polish Pilots badge. Double edged blade stamped at the top “32378”. Good overall condition.
Chinese Boxer Rebellion Period ‘Ox Tail’ Sword, slightly curved single edge blade swollen towards the tip, cut with 3 narrow fullers and engraved with dragons on each side of the forte, iron guard, flared brass pommel, in its wooden scabbard with brass locket. Blade 76cms. Good condition, grip re-covered, scabbard repaired.
Large and Heavy 19th Century Silver Mounted Arabic Sword Shamshir, earlier curved single edge blade 80cms. Crosspiece with applied oval gold panels, engraved borders, whorled finials, 2 piece horn grips with silver mounts; in its silver mounted scabbard, twin hanging bands with suspension rings, mounts engraved overall with flowers, foliage and geometric designs, large bottom mount also with niello decoration. Good condition (requires cleaning overall).
Victorian Shield-Shaped Oak Board Covered with a Display of Indian Weapons, 19th century and earlier, comprising Tanjore katar with chiselled iron hilt; katar with gold decorated hilt and thick wootz blade; a tulwar in its scabbard; 6 kukris comprising 3 with fine blades, 1 with silver pommel, 3 in scabbards including a small one with m.o.p and jade hilt; an iron axe with twin crescent head and iron shaft; 2 kards comprising 1 with bone grips and 1 with brass grips; a pair of knives with niello pommels; an all-iron dagger bich’wa with integral hilt and blade; and a smoking pipe with small brass bowl. Shield 96cms x 61cms. Good age patina overall.WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER IN HOUSE POST AND PACKING ON THIS LOT DUE TO SIZE. WE RECOMMEND EITHER:Mailboxes Tunbridge Wells, greg@mbetunbridgewells.co.uk Tel: 01892 510155Jentel Packing, enquiries@jentelpacking.co.uk Tel: 01268 776777YOU CAN ALSO COLLECT DIRECT FROM OUR OFFICE FROM THE DAY AFTER THE AUCTION.
19th Century Indian Sword Tulwar from Rajasthan, broad curved single edge wootz blade cut with a narrow central fuller, and with some silver koftgari decoration at the forte (worn), iron hilt of conventional form with slender langets, grip forming 2 points, disc pommel set with radial plate, and covered with gold koftgari flowering foliage overall, in its black leather covered scabbard. Blade 82cms. Good condition.
19th Century Indian Sword Tulwar from Rajasthan, broad curved single edge blade pattern welded with a fine ladder pattern, struck at forte with an armourer’s mark, iron hilt of conventional form entirely covered with silver koftgari decoration, in its black leather covered scabbard. Blade 75cms. Good condition.
19th Century Indian Sword Tulwar from Rajasthan, curved single edge wootz blade cut with twin narrow fullers each deeply struck with repeated flower-head devices, iron hilt of conventional form, with slender langets, grip forming 2 points, disc pommel set with radial plate, and covered with gold koftgari flowering foliage overall, in its dark velvet covered scabbard. Blade 77cms. Good condition, koftgari inscription removed from under the disc pommel, velvet pile mostly worn away.
Indonesian Short Sword Klewang c.1900, curved single edge blade cut with two fullers engraved with foliage and with .TJI . K . R., carved wooden hilt in the form of a stylised bird’s head, in its wooden scabbard. Blade 44cms. Good condition, hilt cracked. And an Indian kukri with nickel mounted horn hilt, in its leather covered sheath. Blade 31cms. Good condition. (2 items)
Good 19th Century Tibetan Sword, broad heavy single edge blade forged with longitudinal stripes, nickel hilt with woven wire-bound grip and woven fabric ferules, pommel deeply engraved with lotus devices and wavy borders. In its nickel mounted scabbard with large chape, velvet covered with leather suspension strap. Blade 64cms. Good untouched condition and patina.
Very Unusual 19th Century Burmese Sword Dha, curved single edge blade with chisel tip, the hilt and scabbard made from brass with traces of gilding and with 14 separate raised encircling collars each formed with pointed borders and inlaid with facetted and foiled red glass/stones (?) of rectangular and tear-drop shapes, swollen pommel with finial en-suite. Overall 98cms, blade 57cms. Good untouched condition, requires cleaning, some stones missing, bottom section of scabbard bound with copper wire.

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