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Lot 35

AN OTTOMAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR), LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY with curved fullered blade, engraved white metal hilt, including quillons with bud-shaped terminals, solid grip rising to an angular pommel, in its wooden scabbard encased in engraved silver (chips) 75.8 cm; 29 7/8 in blade

Lot 37

**AN OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED SWORD (SHAMSHIR), TURKEY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade of watered steel, inlaid with two later silver calligraphic panels on one face (small areas of deep pitting), silver hilt comprising border-engraved cross-piece with a pair of quillons with bulbous finials and back-strap, and a pair of horn grip-scales rising to a pronounced bulbous pommel (age cracks), in its wire-covered wooden scabbard with large cast, chased and engraved silver mounts comprising locket and chape (the former missing its locking-catch), and a pair of middle mounts for suspension, struck throughout with silver marks 83.5 cm; 32 7/8 in blade

Lot 40

AN INDIAN CANE DAGGER, 19TH CENTURY with tapering faceted blade decorated with gold at the forte, curved iron grip decorated with leafy patterns highlighted with silver, in its iron scabbard decorated en suite over the lower portion 39.5 cm; 15 1/2 in blade

Lot 46

**AN OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (JAMBIYA), 19TH CENTURY with curved flat double-edged blade, shaped hilt almost entirely encased in silver, including bands of elaborate beadwork, filigree and rows of rattles, the grip with a central moulding set with a red paste, in its wooden scabbard encased in silver (top collar missing), the outer face chased en suite with the hilt and the inner with a loop for suspension 22.5 cm; 8 7/8 in blade

Lot 47

**A DECORATED OTTOMAN DAGGER (JAMBIYA), MOROCCO, LATE 19TH CENTURY with double-edged flat blade decorated with silver scrollwork on each face of the forte, the hilt entirely encased in gilt copper on the outer face and applied with red and blue coloured pastes in raised settings (losses), the inner face of sheet copper, embossed with flowers and conventional foliage on a punched ground, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard with large mounts decorated en suite with the hilt, including chape with pronounced up-turned finial (losses) 25.5 cm; 10 in blade

Lot 48

**AN OTTOMAN DAGGER (JAMBIYA), 19TH CENTURY with recurved medially ridged double-edged blade, decorated with gold on each face of the forte, iron hilt chiselled with an elephant and a tiger on each side, highlighted in silver (rubbed), in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard 20.5 cm; 8 in blade

Lot 49

AN OTTOMAN SHORTSWORD (YATAGHAN), BALKANS, 19TH CENTURY with slightly curved single-edged blade formed with a central rib and a further moulding on each face, inlaid with silver rondels, flowerheads and with a brief inscription (illegible), silver hilt decorated with filigree, beadwork and corals in raised settings, large eared pommel decorated en suite and with a small square nielloed panel top and bottom, in fabric-covered wooden scabbard with silver mounts including large locket with loop for suspension and finely chiselled chape 50.5 cm; 19 7/8 in blade

Lot 50

**AN OTTOMAN BALKAN SILVER-MOUNTED SHORTSWORD (YATAGHAN), 19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade cut with a brief inscription on one face and decorated with gold, the hilt extending in a pair of shaped silver panels over the forte, fitted with a pair of horn grip-scales (one chipped) retained by four pairs of rivets with silver foliate heads, and each grip profusely studded with minute silver nails, in its wooden scabbard encased in chased silver, decorated with scrollwork and flowers 62 cm; 24 3/8 in blade

Lot 52

**AN UNUSUAL SOUTH EAST ASIAN SILVER-MOUNTED SHORTSWORD, LATE 19TH CENTURY with pattern-welded blade of flattened-diamond section, waisted forte pierced with two shaped apertures, cut with a pair of fullers on each face, formed with a pair of pronounced up-turned lugs and with further filed patterns beneath, silver hilt formed of a moulded collar decorated with fine roping, a pair of separate near triangular panels decorated with lotus foliage extending over the lower portion of the grip, and large carved horn grip rising to a pronounced pommel 48.2 cm; 19 in blade

Lot 53

**A CEYLONESE SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (PIHA KAETTA), 18TH CENTURY with robust iron blade of flattened-triangular section formed with a fuller along the back-edge, the lower portion of the blade encased in silver chased with traditional foliage and flowers, hilt of characteristic form including brass ferrule chiselled with scrolls enriched with inlaid silver, carved horn grip retained by three pairs of brass rivets, two pairs with decorative silver washers, and pommel cap decorated en suite; in its wooden scabbard (repaired) with large silver locket decorated with a band of scrollwork top and bottom 19.5 cm; 7 3/4 in blade

Lot 54

**A CEYLONESE SWORD (KASTANE), LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade, the back-edge and each face of the forte inset with a panel of brass engraved with scrolls of foliage on a punched ground, iron hilt of characteristic form, comprising tall triangular langets, a pair of down-curved arms, quillon and knuckle-guard all finely chiselled with traditional scrollwork, the terminals with serpent`s heads and enriched with brass, and carved hardwood grip rising to a monsterhead pommel with copper and silver details, with associated tooled leather scabbard 52 cm; 20 1/2 in blade

Lot 57

**A MIDDLE EASTERN SWORD, LATE 19TH CENTURY with broad hatchet blade, engraved silver cross-piece, horn grip, in its silver-mounted scabbard (worn) 74.3 cm; 29 1/4 in blade

Lot 58

A TURKISH SILVER-MOUNTED DECORATIVE MACE, 19TH CENTURY with spherical head and cylindrical haft each chiselled with flowers and foliage, the latter struck with a mark, wooden haft inlaid with leafy foliage enriched with pellets, and the base set with a red stone 51.5 cm; 20 1/4 in overall

Lot 59

AN OTTOMAN BALKAN SMALL DAGGER, 19TH CENTURY of yataghan form, with tapering single-edged blade decorated in gold with a brief inscription on one face, silver hilt cast with scrollwork and incorporating a loop at the top, in its scabbard decorated en suite, with a loop for suspension 16 cm; 6 3/8 in blade

Lot 60

A CAUCASIAN DAGGER (KINDJAL), LAST QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY with broad double-edged blade formed with an off-set fuller on each face, the outer face decorated with gold scrolls, flowers and a brief inscription, ivory grip of characteristic form (small age cracks), retained by a pair of iron rivets each with pronounced conical head on a shaped washer and decorated with gold koftgari, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard, the inner face applied with coloured fabric retained by silver nails, with silver locket and chape each engraved with flowers and foliage, iron suspension band decorated in gold koftgari with flowers, complete with its leather suspension with chased and nielloed silver mounts 38.2 cm; 15 in blade

Lot 61

**A CAUCASIAN SILVER-MOUNTED POWDER-FLASK, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY of carved burrwood, with tapering horn-shaped body, fitted with large nielloed silver mounts comprising nozzle, basal collar and a central band, the latter fitted with curved iron spring cut-off, inlaid with brass scrolls, set with pearls (one missing), and with two silver loops for suspension 20 cm; 8 in

Lot 63

**A GREEK DECORATED SILVER CARTRIDGE BOX (PALASKA), DATED 1867 of characteristic form, fitted with domed hinged lid, the reverse with pierced belt loop and engraved with the date, decorated over the outer face with engraved designs heightened with niello, including a female in traditional dress, trophies and exotic birds, the border decorated with foliage, all against a punched ground 12.7 cm; 5 in high

Lot 64

**AN INDO-PERSIAN DECORATED HELMET (KULAH KHUD) AND SHIELD (DHAL) 19TH CENTURY the first with hemispherical skull, fitted at its top with a tapering central spike, at its front with a rectangular staple and thumb-screw securing a sliding nasal with a plume-holder on either side, all decorated with etched designs, the skull with shaped panels including exotic birds and scrolls, all highlighted with silver (worn), mail neck-defence of butted links highlighted with brass (losses), and red fabric lining; the second of low convex form, decorated en suite with the kulah khud, the greater part of its outer surface with etched designs of scrolling foliage inhabited by mounted figures in pursuit of game with hawks, swords and clubs, calligraphic border, brass rim, and fitted with four bosses and the inner face with provision for enarmes (missing) the first: 25 cm; 9 7/8 in high (2)

Lot 66

**AN INDO-PERSIAN HELMET (KULAH KHUD), 19TH CENTURY with hemispherical skull embossed with a radiating pattern of ribs rising to a foliate moulding for a central spike (now missing), fitted with a pair of plume-holders (sliding nasal, bracket, and mail neck-defence missing), and the skull decorated over its surface with silver foliage enriched with gold scrollwork (rubbed) 12.7 cm; 5 in high

Lot 67

TWO OTTOMAN STIRRUPS, TURKEY, 19TH CENTURY with curved rectangular treads flaring slightly on each side and pierced with a circular arrangements of holes in the centre, moulded side panels rising to a top bar incorporating a D-shaped loop for suspension, each chiselled with linear patterns and with traces of silver the taller, 23 cm; 9 1/8 in high (2)

Lot 71

**AN OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED SCABBARD FOR A SWORD (SHAMSHIR), TURKEY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY of leather-covered wood, the outer face with a broad panel of silver stitching, cast, chased and engraved silver mounts comprising locket and chape, the latter retaining its catch for engaging the cross-guard, and a pair of middle mounts for suspension, each decorated with a pair of monsterhead masks and fitted with a ring for suspension 85.5 cm; 33 3/4 in overall

Lot 72

**AN OTTOMAN HOLSTER FOR A PAIR OF KUBUR PISTOLS, 19TH CENTURY of leather, the outer face decorated with silver sequins and coloured hide, fitted with a flap decorated en suite, covering four sleeves for charge holders, and the inner face with an iron loop (losses, worn) 32 cm; 12 5/8 in high

Lot 82

TWO ZANZIBAR SWORDS, LATE 19TH CENTURY with broad blades, leather-bound grips, one bound with a silver collar, iron pommels, each in its scabbard, one with chased silver locket the first: 73.5 cm; 29 in blade (2)

Lot 88

**AN UNUSUAL HELMET, PROBABLY LATE 19TH CENTURY NORTH AFRICAN with hemi-spherical skull rising to a chiselled leafy moulding fitted with a robust ring finial, the base of the skull embossed with a tall rib around the circumference, the base encircled by studs for a neck-defence (missing), previously fitted with a sliding nasal, and with traces of silver decoration 19 cm 7 1/2 in high

Lot 89

**A 22 BORE OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED MIQUELET-LOCK GUN, TURKEY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with twist barrel of `hog`s back` form towards the breech, moulded at the muzzle, inlaid with silver arabesque strapwork at the muzzle and the breech, retained by three silver bands each chased with traditional scrollwork and foliage, standing back-sight set with silver beadwork, iron lock inlaid with silver on the cock (worn), full stock (cracked), faceted butt inlaid with shaped panels (small losses), brass rondels, and large domed silver nails, large white metal butt-cap, and with a contemporary iron ramrod 69.2 cm; 27 1/4 in barrel

Lot 94

A FINE 20 BORE OTTOMAN PERCUSSION RIFLE, TURKEY, CIRCA 1830 with heavy octagonal etched twist swamped sighted barrel rifled with four slender grooves, encrusted with a panel of tightly scrolling foliage at the breech and the muzzle, the former struck with a gold-lined barrelsmith`s mark, iron tang decorated with gold en suite with the breech and including a brief inscription, flush-fitting lock retained by a single screw on the outside, fitted with partially enclosed hammer and decorated over its surface with gold scrollwork, hardwood full stock profusely inlaid with silver wire scrolls and pellets over the greater part of its surface (small losses, lifting), cut with a panel of chequering at the fore-end and the grip each in imitation of woven fabric, the butt carved with an elaborate trophy-of-arms on each side, iron mounts comprising trigger-guard and butt-plate each engraved with scrolls and highlighted with gold foliage, three moulded ramrod-pipes, white metal barrel bolt escutcheons (one barrel bolt missing), and iron ramrod 70 cm; 27 5/8 in barrel

Lot 95

A 20 BORE OTTOMAN PERCUSSION RIFLED CARBINE, TURKEY, CIRCA 1840 with octagonal twist sighted barrel rifled with four grooves, formed with a low slender moulding on the outside of the muzzle, folding leaf back-sight, the breech with a gold inlaid inscription, tang of shaped outline decorated with gold scrollwork and border ornament, back-action lock decorated en suite with the tang, fitted with sliding safety-catch, and matching hammer, highly figured walnut half-stock, chequered grip, iron mounts comprising trigger-guard, butt-plate and patchbox-cover all inlaid with gold en suite with the lock and breech, three ramrod-pipes, silver fore-end cap, silver barrel bolt escutcheons, vacant silver escutcheon, a pair of sling swivels, and original ramrod (tip missing) 47.4 cm; 18 5/8 in barrel

Lot 96

**A PAIR OF 18 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK KUBUR PISTOLS, 18TH CENTURY with tapering barrels chiselled with a vertical arrangement of standing and mounted figures, retained by broad silver muzzle bands chased with flowers and scrollwork within beadwork frames, chiselled tangs and rounded locks en suite with the barrels (one steel cracked), full stocks (small cracks and chips), moulded over the fore-ends, carved with foliate mouldings beneath the barrels, about the tangs and the locks, and a notched pattern on the left of the breeches, full silver mounts cast and chased in low relief with foliage and delicate scrolling tendrils, comprising sideplates, spurred pommels, trigger-guards and escutcheons, and chased spiralling imitation ramrods 36 cm; 14 1/4 in barrels (2) The chiselled decoration on the barrels and locks is typical of Ulcinj, Montenegro. See Elgood 2009, p. 193.

Lot 98

**A PAIR OF 16 BORE OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK KUBUR PISTOLS, TURKEY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY each with tapering barrel formed with a short flat over the breech and a pair of slender flutes towards the muzzle, retained by a large silver muzzle band chased with broad scrolls of foliage and a further engraved barrel band, broad shaped tangs, engraved rounded locks, carved full stocks decorated with scrolls over the greater part of their surface, the butts enriched at the base of the spines with a shaped panel of delicate pointillé framed by silver wire scrolls, spurred silver pommels chiselled with scrolls and foliage, silver scrollwork and foliate escutcheons, pierced scrollwork side-plates (one incomplete), iron trigger-guards with foliate terminals, and imitation silver ramrods 34.2 cm; 13 1/2 in barrels (2)

Lot 99

**A PAIR OF 18 BORE SILVER-MOUNTED MIQUELET-LOCK KUBUR PISTOLS, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, NORTHERN GREECE OR ALBANIA each with tapering barrel chiselled with a moulded scale pattern over the breech and each retained by a silver muzzle band chased with traditional patterns of scrolls, steel lock of characteristic form, fitted with chiselled bridles, full stock encased in silver chased with scrolls and foliage en suite with the muzzle band, butt of so-called rat`s tail form, one pistol retaining its trigger-guard decorated with expanded flowerheads (the other missing, one ramrod missing the other replaced) 34.2cm; 13 1/2 in barrels (2)

Lot 100

A 32 BORE CAUCASIAN MIQUELET-LOCK PISTOL, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY with barrel of `hog`s back` form moulded at the muzzle, profusely decorated with gold scrollwork over its surface, retained by two nielloed silver barrel bands decorated with scrolling foliage, the tang applied with a long silver plaque nielloed with scrolling foliage, iron lock decorated en suite with the barrel, wooden stock covered with black leather (cracked through at the butt), applied with a large shaped nielloed silver panel about the trigger, spherical morse pommel fitted with a large nielloed silver washer at the base and with an associated ring for suspension, and silver fore-end cap extending from the front barrel band 30 cm; 11 7/8 in barrel

Lot 101

A 20 BORE CAUCASIAN MIQUELET-LOCK PISTOL, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY with tapering European barrel with traces of a gold-lined barrelsmith`s mark at the breech, retained by three nielloed silver bands, the tang applied with a long silver plaque nielloed with scrolling foliage (loose, chipped at the base), iron lock with traces of a mark on the bridle, wooden stock covered with black leather, applied with a large shaped nielloed silver panel about the trigger, and a slender panel on the right of the tang (one plaque missing on the left), spherical pommel fitted with a large nielloed silver washer top and bottom, iron button trigger, and silver fore-end cap extending from the front barrel band 31 cm; 12 ¼ in barrel

Lot 102

**A 20 BORE BALKAN FLINTLOCK KUBUR PISTOL, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY BOKA KOTORSKA, IONNINA OR JANNINA with tapering barrel chiselled with traditional scrollwork and inlaid with brass panels over the breech, retained by broad silver muzzle band chiselled with foliage against a punched gilt ground and enriched with niello (rubbed), the tang overlaid with a nielloed silver plaque, border-engraved lock fitted with roller, full stock encased with finely nielloed silver against a punched parcel-gilt ground decorated with a running pattern of flowers and foliage over the fore-end and the butt, the latter with integral pommel, matching trigger-guard, and simulated ramrod 29.2 cm; 11 ½ in barrel This pistol forms part of a group that were almost certainly made for the Greeks at the court of King Otto in the third decade of the 19th century as part of the Greek Romantic Revival following the War of Liberation. Another example is illustrated Elgood 1995, pp. 62-3. Another was sold in these rooms 27 June 2012, lot 96.

Lot 103

**AN 18 BORE GREEK MIQUELET-LOCK KUBUR PISTOL, CIRCA 1820 with tapering barrel formed with a medial flat and engraved with foliage, retained by a silver muzzle band chased with flowers and foliage, flat lock (associated) fitted with filed bridle, finely decorated silver stock chased with flowers, foliage and trophies-of-arms against a punched and gilt background enriched with niello, characteristic small pommel decorated en suite, and simulated ramrod 32 cm; 12 5/8 in barrel

Lot 104

A 20 BORE GREEK MIQUELET-LOCK KUBUR PISTOL, CIRCA 1820 with tapering barrel chiselled with foliage and a grotesque over the breech, retained by a silver muzzle band chased with flowers and foliage against a punched ground, stepped lock (pitted) with imitation European signature, finely decorated silver stock chased with a near symmetrical arrangement of flowers and foliage against a punched ground and enriched with niello, the underside including imitation ramrod and a green man mask, and writhen butt and small pommel each decorated en suite 23.2 cm; 9 1/8 in barrel

Lot 105

**A 20 BORE SILVER-MOUNTED MIQUELET-LOCK PISTOL FOR THE BALKAN MARKET, LATE 18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY BRESCIA with tapering barrel formed with a raised flat, inscribed `Pro. Tironi di Franco` over the breech, chiselled with a raised moulding and retained by two chased silver bands each decorated with scrolling tendrils, the forward band incorporating a sight, flat lock dated 1788 (steel toe chipped), the tail overlaid with a silver plate, full stock carved with incised patterns over the fore-end (chips), the butt studded with numerous studs and flowerheads, silver mounts cast and chased with scrolling tendrils and flowerheads, comprising solid side-plate, trigger-guard with long shaped terminals at the front and back (the latter repaired), spurred pommel of so-called rat`s tail form, two ramrod-pipes and iron ramrod 32 cm ; 12 5/8 in barrel See Elgood 2009, p. 94

Lot 106

**AN 18 BORE OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK KUBUR PISTOL, TURKEY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with russet twist barrel formed with a long flat, encrusted with silver foliage and beadwork over the breech and retained by a chased silver muzzle band, rounded lock, full stock profusely inlaid with engraved silver flowerhead panels enclosed by scrolling tendrils and pellets, the fore-end with panels of engraved silver along the length of the barrel, a further engraved panel about the tang involving two stylised monsterheads, the butt decorated en suite (repairs, the inlay with losses), silver mounts comprising sideplate in the European taste, trigger-guard (cracked), spurred pommel, escutcheon chiselled with a portrait medallion, ramrod-pipe and simulated ramrod 31 cm; 12 1/4 in barrel

Lot 107

**A 20 BORE OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK KUBUR PISTOL, TURKEY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY in the European taste, with two-stage barrel chiselled with trophies-of-arms in high relief over the breech, retained by a shaped silver muzzle band chased with trophies-of-arms and two further barrel bands, rounded lock chiselled en suite with the breech (the barrel and lock with areas of pitting), full stock (chipped and repaired) inlaid with silver wire scrolls over the spine, overlaid with a pierced plaque about the tang, silver mounts (rubbed) including side-plate trigger-guard and spurred pommel all cast and chased with trophies-of-arms in relief 31.7 cm; 12 1/2 in barrel

Lot 124

AN UNUSUAL HUNTING DAGGER, PROBABLY ITALIAN MID-18TH CENTURY with tapering blade double-edged toward the point, recessed over the forte to accommodate a threaded bodkin integral with hilt, the latter involving an engraved silver ferrule top and bottom, the grip veneered with tortoiseshell on each side and enriched with patterns of nails (chips and small losses), in its white metal-mounted horn scabbard inset with pellets en suite with the grip 18 cm; 7 1/8 in blade

Lot 133

**A FINE PRESENTATION SWORD TO ALEXANDER WEST HAMILTON ESQ, MAJOR COMMANDANT OF THE AYR AND KILMARNOCK VOLUNTEER RIFLEMEN, DATED 1804, BY TATHAM, SWORD CUTLER TO THE KING with curved blade double-edged for its last third, formed with a long broad shallow fuller on each face, etched on one face with the crest and motto of the Hamilton family, a tree, saw and the word `Through`, presentation inscription, full Royal arms and motto and foliage, the other face etched with foliage, the figure of Victory, a Rifleman, strung bugle, a trophy-of-arms, the figure of Britannia and the maker`s details, Tatham, sword Cutler to the King, No 37 Charing Cross, the back-edge etched `Warranted` at the forte, gilt-brass stirrup hilt in the French taste, cast and chased in low relief, comprising slender down-curved quillon, ropework quillon-block, knuckle-guard decorated with oak foliage at the top, and lion mask cap pommel, and the grip retaining its original binding of plaited and twisted silver wire, in its iron scabbard with large brass mounts comprising finely chiselled locket with the mask of Mercury on each side in high relief, a pair of bands for suspension decorated with lilies and scale pattern, and openwork chape decorated with acanthus 80 cm; 31 ½ in blade The presentation inscription reads: This sabre is presented to Alexander West Hamilton Esqr. Major Commandant of the Ayr and Kilmarnock Volunteer Riflemen, by the Non Commissioned Officer`s and Privates of that Corps, in testimony of their attachment, respect and gratitude to him, for his unremitting assiduity in promoting the interest of the regiment. October 1804 Alexander West Hamilton (c. 1765-1837) was the second son of John Hamilton of Sundrum, Ayrshire, (1739-1821) and Lilias Montgomerie (1743-1827), sister of the 12th Earl of Eglinton, who married in Edinburgh in April 1762. As well as being substantial and well-connected merchants and landed proprietors in Ayrshire, that branch of the Hamilton family owned sugar plantations in Jamaica and it is known that Alexander West Hamilton spent some of his early years in that island, perhaps gaining his first military experience there. He is recorded as being a lieutenant in the artillery company of the 1st (or St Mary`s) battalion of the St Mary`s and St George`s Regiment of Jamaica Militia in 1790 and was appointed aide-de-camp to the Governor of Jamaica, the Earl of Balcarres, in the rank of lieutenant-colonel in December 1800. Following the collapse of the Peace of Amiens and the outbreak of the war with Napoleonic France in 1803, troops of yeomanry and companies of volunteer infantry were raised throughout Britain for home defence. In Ayrshire, the Ayr Volunteer Riflemen and the Kilmarnock Volunteer Riflemen were both raised in August 1803, the Ayr Riflemen 100 men strong and the Kilmarnock Riflemen with a strength of 60 men. Hamilton was given command of the Ayr Riflemen in the rank of captain. In February 1804, the two units amalgamated to form the Ayr and Kilmarnock Volunteer Riflemen and Hamilton was promoted major commandant. Throughout 1804 and 1805, as the threat of invasion from France increased, the unit grew in size; by October 1805, when Hamilton was promoted lieutenant-colonel commandant, it comprised six companies, containing nearly 400 men of all ranks, and had changed its title to the Ayrshire Volunteer Rifle Battalion (sometimes referred to as the Ayrshire Rifle Battalion). By 1806, the battalion was dressed in green jackets with green facings, green breeches and black lace. In September 1808, the battalion was subsumed into the Ayrshire Local Militia but retained its separate identity and title; it may have continued in existence until 1816, although Hamilton is recorded as having been in Jamaica in 1814. While the ending of the war with France in 1815 removed the threat of invasion, periods of domestic unrest (at a time when Britain lacked a police force) continued to necessitate the existence of units of volunteer soldiers whose role was to maintain law and order and the status quo for the governing classes. One of these was the Loyal Ayr Volunteers, also known as the Ayr Infantry; it was raised in an initial four companies in November 1819 under the command of Hamilton as its lieutenant-colonel; its officers were all commissioned in April 1820 but Hamilton relinquished command on 12th August 1822. Hamilton`s two wives were found from the landed gentry of Ayrshire. His first wife was Mary, daughter of James Ritchie of Coylton, whom he married in March 1805; she died in January 1806, probably in childbirth. His second wife was his cousin, Hamilla (d. 1852), daughter of Alexander Montgomerie of Annick Lodge (1744-1802), whom he married in January 1816; the couple had eight children, seven daughters and a son. In 1829, Hamilton inherited the Ayrshire estates of Belleisle and Pinmore from his uncle, Hugh Hamilton. Following the ending of slavery in the British Empire in 1833, Hamilton received more than £2,000 (more than £100,000 today) in compensation for the freeing of the 102 slaves that until their emancipation were retained on his two estates in Jamaica. Henry Tatham, a prominent Royal sword cutler, worked at this address from 1798 until his death in 1835 after which the firm continued until 1860. See Southwick 2001, p. 237. An identical sword, though unsigned, to Lieutenant Colonel the Honourable William Monson and dated 1802 was sold in these rooms 25 June 2008, lot 195.

Lot 149

AN OFFICER`S FULL DRESS TUNIC OF THE INDIAN POLICE with maker`s label of SW Silver, inscribed to AG Scott. A dark blue tunic of Rifles style, edged and trimmed with black cord. Five loops each side in front, fastened with olivets and forming eyes and double-drops with caps. Cord ornaments to backseams. Pointed cuffs, edged with the same cord forming an Austrian knot at the top and with a black Russia crowsfoot in the angle. One-inch black mohair braid edging to collar. Shoulder-cords of plaited chain gimp, each mounted with three mullets in white metal and shoulder-title IP. (One shoulder-title, one olivet and one cap missing, some stitching faults to collar-seam and cord loops). Companion blue trousers with double ¾ inch black braid stripes

Lot 152

A COLLECTION OF SILVERWARE RELATING TO THE INDIAN ARMY a cigarette-case (hallmark incomplete) engraved with devices of the 17th Dogra regiment, and with an enamel stripe in regimental colours of blue, primrose and crimson; a lady`s octagonal powder-compact, hallmarked Birmingham 1938, also with enamel stripe and devices of the 17th Dogras (mirror cracked); a pepper-pot, London hallmarks, with engraved badge of the Bombay Pioneers and inscription Presented by Captain WR Lloyd James 1923 ; a hip-flask with Birmingham hallmarks (date illegible), engraved with 16 LC and initials O.W.L.; A silver teaspoon (hallmark illegible); and a silver-plated mustard-pot engraved with an Elephant and IV over a scroll inscribed ASSAYE (6)

Lot 160

**A FRENCH SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD, MID-18TH CENTURY with fullered blade from an English infantry hangar, stamped `Harvey` on each face, silver hilt including a pair of scrolling quillons (restored), shaped ferrule, and ebonised hardwood `pistol` grip bound by a thin band of silver (chipped) and retained by three pairs of rivets with large oval silver heads 53.5 cm; 21 1/8 in blade Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 140; inv. no. JKL 443

Lot 161

**AN ENGLISH SILVER-HILTED HUNTING SWORD, MID-18TH CENTURY with straight blade double-edged towards the point, etched with strapwork over the forte (worn, areas of pitting), engraved silver hilt (shell-guard missing), comprising globular quillon, knuckle-guard struck with three marks (rubbed), and cap pommel engraved with flowers and trophies-of-music, and fluted wooden grip 59.5 cm; 23 1/2 in blade Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 140; inv. no. JKL 440

Lot 162

**A CONTINENTAL HUNTING SWORD WITH SILVER-PLATED HILT, MID-18TH CENTURY with slightly curved blade double-edged for its upper half (pitted), struck three times with the copper-lined bladesmith`s mark, three stars each with a wavy tail, on the reverse, silvered brass moulded hilt comprising down-turned openwork shell-guard, down-turned quillon with globular terminal, knuckle-guard, cap pommel and fluted hardwood grip (cracked) 51 cm; 20 1/8 in blade Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 139; inv. no. JKL 381

Lot 163

**AN ENGLISH SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD, LONDON HALLMARKS CIRCA 1770 with tapering hollow-triangular blade etched with scrolls of foliage, a rampant stag and a trophy-of-arms over the forte, silver hilt cast and chased in low relief, comprising double shell-guard formed of a finely pierced trellis pattern within a ropework frame interrupted by expanded flowerheads, globular quillon, a pair of arms struck with silver marks (rubbed, indistinct), knuckle-guard (repaired), pommel and grip all chased en suite with the shell 83.2 cm; 32 3/4 in blade Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 119

Lot 164

**A FRENCH SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD, CIRCA 1760 with tapering hollow-triangular blade (tip missing) retaining traces of etched and gilt decoration at the forte, silver hilt cast and chased in low relief (marks rubbed), including double shell-guard decorated with moorish busts within a framework of foliage, quillon, knuckle-guard, quillon-block and pommel all decorated en suite, and grip bound with plaited wire between `Turk`s heads` 69.7 cm; 27 1/2 in blade Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 96; inv. no. JKL 232

Lot 165

**A CONTINENTAL SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD, CIRCA 1760 with colichemarde blade (tip chipped) etched with a strapwork panel at the forte (rubbed), silver hilt (repairs, small holes), including double shell-guard decorated with a spray of scrolls and moulded brim, quillon-block and pommel all decorated en suite and early grip of plaited silver wire and ribband 87.3 cm; 34 3/8 in blade Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 88; inv. no. JKL 550

Lot 166

**AN ENGLISH SILVER-HILTED SMALL SWORD, LONDON, MID-18TH CENTURY with associated colichemarde blade etched with scrollwork over the forte (rubbed), silver hilt cast and chased with boldly writhen borders, comprising double shell-guard engraved with the initials `P.N.`, quillon, a pair of slender arms, knuckle-guard with scrolling terminal (marks rubbed), and spirally fluted oval pommel, the grip with original binding of plaited silver wire and ribband between chased silver collars 82 cm; 32 1/4 in blade Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 104; inv. no. JKL 346

Lot 167

**AN ENGLISH SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD, LONDON MARKS FOR 1782 with associated hollow-triangular blade, silver hilt comprising oval dish-guard with chased beadwork border on the inside, a pair of straight quillons with globular terminals, knuckle-guard, and urn-shaped pommel with beadwork border en suite with the guard, and the grip bound with plaited silver wire and ribband 85.8 cm; 33 3/4 in blade Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 149; inv. no. JKL 171 A sword with a near identical hilt is illustrated Southwick 2001, p. 292, plate 83.

Lot 168

**A SMALL-SWORD, PROBABLY CONTINENTAL 19TH CENTURY with tapering blade of hollow-triangular section, silvered hilt including oval shell-guard with beadwork border, moulded quillon, a pair of thick arms, knuckle-guard and ovoid pommel and the grip bound with silver wire between plain collars, in its leather scabbard (worn, now in two pieces), with silvered locket, chape and middle band 83.2 cm; 32 3/4 in blade Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 145; inv. no. JKL 411

Lot 169

**A SMALL-SWORD, PROBABLY CONTINENTAL 19TH CENTURY with tapering blade of hollow-triangular section, silvered hilt including oval shell-guard with beadwork border enclosing four stylised flowerheads, moulded quillon, a pair of thick arms, knuckle-guard and ovoid pommel and the grip bound with silver wire between plain collars 81.8 cm; 32 1/4 in blade Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 126; inv. no. JKL 110

Lot 170

**AN ENGLISH SILVER-HILTED SMALL SWORD, LONDON, MID-18TH CENTURY with associated blade, silver hilt cast and chased in low relief, comprising double shell-guard decorated with scrolls of foliage inhabited with pairs of amorous figures all on a finely punched ground, matching quillon-block, a pair of slender arms, knuckle-guard interrupted by a central figurative moulding, and globular pommel en suite with the shell, and the grip bound with plaited wire between silver collars 73.5 cm; 29 in blade Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 91, inv. no. JKL 175

Lot 172

**AN ENGLISH SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD, LONDON MARKS FOR 1773, MAKER`S MARK OF WILLIAM KINMAN with slender tapering hollow-triangular blade etched and gilt with scrolls, a rampant lion and the maker`s details ``I. W. M. a Solingen`, faceted silver hilt (shell-guard missing), comprising globular quillon, outer ring-guard, knuckle-guard, tall ovoid pommel and swelling grip decorated en suite, in a German silver-mounted parchment-covered scabbard 81.5 cm; 32 1/8 in blade Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 121; inv. no. JKL 173 For a discussion of William Kinman see Southwick 2001, p. 159-160.

Lot 173

**A CONTINENTAL SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD, MID-18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY AUSTRIAN with tapering hollow-triangular blade blued over the lower third, silver hilt decorated with a faceted pattern over the greater part of its surface, including oval shell-guard with pierced border, down-curved quillon, knuckle-guard (repaired) struck with a mark at the top, tall ovoid pommel and silver grip decorated en suite 83 cm; 32 3/4 in blade Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 119; inv. no. JKL 196

Lot 174

**A CONTINENTAL SILVER-HILTED SMALL-SWORD, CIRCA 1750, PROBABLY GERMAN with tapering blade of triangular section (shortened), inlaid with brass scrollwork on one side of the forte, silver hilt cast and chased in low relief, including double shell-guard decorated with four differing portrait profiles and scrollwork, knuckle-guard interrupted by a matching central moulding (the upper portion missing), globular pommel en suite and the grip with an early binding of silver wire between `Turk`s heads` 68.5 cm; 27 in blade Literature: D. D. Hartzler 2000, fig. 97, inv. no. JKL 234

Lot 214

A RARE FLINTLOCK POWDER TESTER BY LANCASTER, LONDON, CIRCA 1820 with brass barrel and action, the latter signed on a scroll carried by foliage on the left and inscribed `London` on the right, fitted with internally sprung graduated ratchet wheel, later cock, the former released by a blued sprung lever, flat-sided walnut butt cut with chequering on the spine and the underside, iron trigger-guard, and vacant silver escutcheon 15 cm; 6 in overall Another powder tester of this type signed `Stevens London` is illustrated Kempers 1998, p. 116.

Lot 228

**AN OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED SHORTSWORD (YATAGHAN), MID-19TH CENTURY with slightly curved blade etched in imitation of wootz, decorated in gold on one face with a calligraphic cartouche and on the other with a foliate rondel, the forte decorated on each face with a panel of gold scrollwork, silver hilt of characteristic form incorporating an eared pommel, the grip and pommel chased with tightly scrolling pattern of foliage, in a leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts with chased borders, the locket incorporating a small loop for suspension 41.2 cm; 16 1/4 in blade

Lot 232

**A 16 BORE OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL IN THE EUROPEAN TASTE, TURKEY, LATE 18TH CENTURY with swamped barrel fitted with moulded silver fore-sight, stamped with three brass-lined pseudo barrelsmith`s marks over the breech, grooved tang, rounded lock with imitation signature, full stock profusely inlaid with silver wire tendrils within wriggle-work frames over the fore-end and further wriggle-work over the butt, full silver mounts finely cast and chased with trophies-of-arms in low relief, comprising side-plate, trigger-guard, spurred, pommel and rear ramrod-pipe, a further moulded ramrod-pipe, later fore-end cap and ramrod 36cm; 14 1/4 in barrel

Lot 325

**A 32 BORE SCOTTISH FLINTLOCK BELT PISTOL BY I. MURDOCH, CIRCA 1780 with three-stage barrel flaring at the muzzle, engraved with foliage and panels of scrollwork, signed lock engraved with foliage, full stock engraved with panels of wriggle-work, bulbous butt inset with a small silver rondel on the pommel (the engraving refreshed, restorations), engraved steel button trigger, plain belt hook of shaped outline, and associated ramrod 14.8 cm; 15 3/4 in barrel

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