Arms and Armour Auctions
To include the Bembridge Collection of Georgian Naval Swords
Spring Virtual Arms and Armour Auction
Tuesday to Wednesday 26th to 27th March 2024 at 10am
Tuesday 26th to Wednesday 27th March 2024
from 10am
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Catalogue
Viking Era Swords
David Petty Robert Hill
Viking Era Swords
David Petty
1. A RARE AND IMPORTANT NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 77cm blade etched and gilt against a blued ground with a trophy of arms and crowned GR cypher and on the reverse with a trophy of arms and the Royal Arms, beneath the langets the blade is signed Konigl Gewehr Fabrik, Hertzberg 1797, gilt hilt with coffin shaped pommel engraved with an anchor and foliage, foliate engraved knuckle guard and large langets engraved with a fouled anchor beneath a crown and the reverse with a naval trophy of arms, the grip bound with twisted silver wire, in its leather scabbard with gilt mounts engraved with foliage, the lockett signed S. Brunn, Sword Cutler to his Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales, No. 55 Charing Cross London. Provenance. The Meldonfoot Collection, Phillips Scotland 1st October 1991 Lot 160.
Presented to Admiral Sir Philip Charles Durham by The Duke of Clarence. Philip Durham entered the Navy in
1777 and as a Midshipman saw service in America and Gibraltar. As acting Lieutenant he survived the sinking of the Royal George in 1782. He was officially promoted in December 1783 and served on various ships until 1790 when he was promoted to Commander. He achieved post rank in 1793 and was appointed to the Anson, the largest frigate in the Navy, in 1794. It was in this ship in 1798 that he captured La Loire, a deed for which he was given this sword. He later commanded the Defiance at Trafalgar, where he was wounded. He continued his lengthy and distinguished career and in 1830 became a full Admiral and was appointed Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath. He died in 1845. The Duke of Clarence, later King William IV, was known as the “Sailor Prince”. He entered the Navy in 1779, attained the rank of Captain in 1786 and was best man at Nelson’s wedding in 1797. He gave a number of swords to naval officers who had
distinguished themselves in various ways. At first these were similar to those given to officers of the 10 th Light Dragoons by his brother, the Prince of Wales in 1792. Later the swords adhered to the 1805 and 1827 patterns. This particular sword was given to Durham in 1794 when he was summoned to Court and the Duke took off his own sword and sword belt and offered them as a mark of esteem. Only about half a dozen of these swords are known to exist and, as they were not inscribed with the recipient’s name, only two others can definitely be ascribed to a beneficiary, these being those given to Admirals Duckworth and Collingwood. A unique opportunity to acquire a sword with Royal provenance, which is being offered for sale for only the second time in two hundred and thirty years.
£15,000-25,000
2. A GEORGIAN NAVAL PRESENTATION SWORD
, 76.5cm curved blade, copper hilt retaining some gilding and with lion’s head pommel, D-shaped knuckle guard and scrolling side guard enclosing a fouled anchor, wire bound ivory grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the locket signed Tatham to His Majesty, No.37 Charing Cross Near The Admiralty, and engraved with inscription on the outer face. The inscription reads “The gift of Jno. Thompson Esq. to his friend Lieut Colin Campbell Decemr 1804”.
Colin Campbell entered the Navy in 1799 as a First Class Volunteer on the Anson under Captain Philip Durham, latterly as a Midshipman. After serving on a number of ships, he rejoined Durham on the Defiance as Master’s Mate in 1805, participating in the Battle of Trafalgar. He obtained his commission in January 1806 and served in the West Indies at the reduction of Martinique and Guadeloupe in 1809-10. He was officially posted in 1815 and advanced to flag rank in 1846. The inscription refers to him as a Lieutenant in December 1804, although he did not receive his commission until 1806. He probably was given the sword on his appointment as Master’s Mate, a rank which, at that time, was on a par with that of a Lieutenant.
£3,000-4,000
3. A RARE FRENCH ANXII NAVAL SWORD FOR A HIGH RANKING OFFICER , 74cm blade etched with trophies of arms and foliage against a blued ground and retaining some gilt decoration, brass hilt with pommel with chiselled decoration, plain knuckle guard, the langets with anchors, flags and the head of Minerva, diagonally fluted ebony grip, contained in its leather covered wooden scabbard with brass mounts, the locket embossed with a mermaid, foliage and a shell, twin suspension hooks, the chape with shell terminal. An identical sword is in the Musee National de la Marine in Paris, MNM 33AR 162.
£3,000-4,000
4. A RARE FRENCH ANXII NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 67.5cm blade etched and gilt with trophies of arms and foliage against a blued ground, brass hilt with pommel cap engraved with foliage, knuckle guard decorated with a banner, the langets with anchors, fluted ebony grip, in its leather scabbard with brass mounts embossed with naval trophies, twin suspension hooks. See: Aries, Armes Blanches Militaires Francaises, volume XIII. £2,000-3,000
5. A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SABRE , 79cm blade etched and gilt against a blued ground with trophies of arms and scrolling foliage, gilt stirrup hilt with lion’s head pommel, the langets engraved with crowned fouled anchors against a matt ground, wire bound fishskin grip, in its leather scabbard with linear engraved mounts, the locket signed Salter, Sword Cutler to H.R.H. the Duke of Sussex, 35 Strand, London. Scabbard leather worn.
£1,200-1,500
6. AN ORNATELY MOUNTED GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, slim 71cm blade of flattened diamond section etched against a blued ground with trophies of arms and scrolling foliage, and retaining traces of gilt decoration, gilt hilt with knuckle guard composed of scrolls chased with leaves and centred with a medallion with the figure of Britannia, flattened lion’s head pommel with long mane, the langets cast with crowned fouled anchors, wire bound horn grip, contained in its shagreen covered scabbard with ornate gilt mounts and embossed with scrolls and leaves centred on a cross pattée, coiled serpent suspension mounts, the locket signed Dudley, Portsmouth.
£1,400-1,800
7. AN 1803 TYPE NAVAL OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD, 73.5cm blade etched and gilded with the Royal arms, crowned GR cypher, figure of Britannia, trophies of arms and foliage, and signed Hunter’s Warranted, copper hilt with knuckle guard incorporating a small crowned fouled anchor, the back-piece engraved with presentation inscription “As a tribute of Gratitude to Capt. David Gilkinson of the ship Hope from the Underwriters of the Brig Fame for his exertions in saving goods from the wreck of that vessel on 28 Feb 1805”, contained in its linear engraved copper mounted leather covered wooden scabbard. The Fame is listed as a Privateer Frigate that was driven ashore and wrecked off Guernsey on the 31st January1805. Her 150 crew were rescued.
£1,500-2,000
8. A RARE OFFICER’S SWORD WITH OVAL RING SIDE GUARD AS FAVOURED BY NELSON, 81.5cm blade, brass hilt with fluted pommel and quillon block, copper wire and tape bound grip. Literature: Illustrated and described in Sim Comfort, Lord Nelson’s Swords, pp.50 & 51.
£900-1,200
9. A RARE 1803 TYPE NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 75.5cm blade retaining faint traces of etched decoration, copper gilt hilt with lion’s head pommel, the knuckle guard incorporating a crowned fouled anchor within a laurel wreath, chequered ivory grip, contained in its leather scabbard with copper gilt mounts, the locket signed Henry Osborn.
£800-1,200
10. SILVER HILTED SMALLSWORD, 79cm colichemarde blade of flattened hexagonal section engraved at the forte with foliage and the motto “Never draw me without reason, never sheath me without honour” in French, boatshell hilt with spirally fluted knuckle guard, pommel and quillon block, silver wire and tape bound grip, indistinct hallmarks. A very similar sword is illustrated in Swords for Sea Service, pl.11, sword no.312 which is hallmarked for 1761.
£800-1,000
11. A FRENCH NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 69cm blade with central fuller and short narrow back fuller, brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and scrolling side bar enclosing an anchor, wire bound leather covered grip, late 18th Century.
£700-1,000
12. A NAVAL OFFICER’S FIVE BALL HILTED SPADROON , 82cm blade, copper gilt hilt with side guard enclosing a fouled anchor, fluted ivory grip with central gilt band engraved with a crowned fouled anchor, in its leather scabbard with copper mounts, the locket signed Prosser, London.
£700-1,000
13. AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm blade etched with gilt Royal arms, crowned fouled anchor, naval trophies and foliage against a blued ground, regulation gilt stirrup hilt, the langets with fouled anchors, wire bound ivory grip, contained in its leather scabbard with linear engraved copper mounts, the locket signed Fiske late Read, Portsmouth.
£600-800
14. AN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 74cm pipe backed blade faintly etched with the Royal arms, crowned fouled anchor and foliage, regulation gilt hilt with lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its leather scabbard with engraved gilt mounts, the locket signed Drury & Son, Sword Cutler, 32 Strand, London. Provenance: The Meldonfoot Collection, Phillips Scotland, 1st October 1991, Lot 158. The sword of Philip Charles Durham.
£500-800
15. A NAVAL OFFICER’S SABRE , 70.5cm unfullered blade double edged towards the point, copper gilt stirrup hilt with ribbed pommel, the langets engraved with fouled anchors, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its leather scabbard with linear engraved copper mounts.
£500-700
16. A POST 1901 NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 79.5cm blade by Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd., Portsmouth, London & Devonport, etched with scrolls, the Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor, regulation hilt with lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its leather scabbard with brass mounts, the locket signed in a shield, complete with knot.
Provenance: The Meldonfoot Collection, Phillips Scotland, 1st October 1991, Lot 157. The sword of Captain James Wolfe-Murray D.S.O.
£400-600
17. A SCARCE GEORGIAN PURSER’S SMALL SWORD, 79cm incurved triangular section blade engraved with trophies of arms and foliage, plain copper gilt hilt with replacement pierced pommel, the wire bound fishskin grip applied with copper plaque
engraved with crossed fouled anchors, contained in its leather scabbard with copper gilt mounts, the locket signed Salter, Sword Cutler to H.R.H. The Duke of Sussex, corner of the Adelphi, 73 Strand, London. Lower half of scabbard missing.
£400-600
18. AN 1805 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm blade etched with the Royal arms, crowned fouled anchor, naval trophies and foliage against a blackened ground, regulation gilt stirrup hilt, the langets with fouled anchors, wire bound ivory grip, contained in its gilt copper linear engraved mounted leather scabbard.
£350-500
19. A FRENCH NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 76cm blade of incurved triangular section with some foliate engraving, brass hilt with spherical pommel, foliate embossed knuckle guard, downturned shell guard embossed with an anchor and oak leaves, fluted mother of pearl grips, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard. Circa 1830.
£300-400
20. A FRENCH 1837 PATTERN COMMODORE’S EPEE , 71cm diamond section blade, brass hilt embossed with foliage and shells, the outer guard with a crowned fouled anchor between four flags, folding inner guard, spirally ribbed wooden grip.
£250-350
21. AN UNUSUAL GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 71.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with foliage and trophies of arms, gilt hilt with rounded D-shaped knuckle guard with spirally fluted centre section, langets with small fouled anchors, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its leather scabbard, in two pieces, with engraved locket and middle mount, the lower section and chape missing.
£250-350
22. A FRENCH NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm blade of incurved triangular section, brass hilt with traces of engraving, the spherical pommel engraved with a fouled anchor, foliate embossed knuckle guard, downturned shell guard embossed with an anchor and oak leaves, fluted mother of pearl grips. Circa 1830.
£200-300
23. AN 1805 PATTERN EAST INDIA COMPANY NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 70.5cm blade with traces of engraving, regulation copper gilt hilt with plain pommel, rounded knuckle guard, ferrule decorated with foliage and langets with the E.I.C. lion crest, fishskin grip with remnants of wire binding.
£180-250
24. A RARE GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK , 39.5cm double edged blade with full length central fuller, brass mounted hilt with cushion shaped pommel and recurved crossguard, ribbed ebony grip with central brass strip engraved “British Mediterranean Staff”, contained in its engraved brass mounted scabbard.
£400-600
26. A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK , 21cm slim double edged blade with central fuller, gilt mounted hilt with small oval guard embossed with radiating flutes, turned ebony grip, contained in its gilt scabbard.
£300-400
25. A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK , 39.5cm double fullered blade cut down from a sword and engraved on one side at the forte with a crowned fouled anchor, brass hilt with fluted pommel cap and recurved quillons, spirally fluted horn grip bound with copper tape, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£400-600
27. A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK , 24.5cm double edged blade with central fuller, brass hilt with plain pommel cap and crossguard with upturned quillons imitating an anchor’s flukes, ribbed ebony grip, brass mounted tooled leather scabbard.
£250-350
28. A FRENCH NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK , 33.5cm stiff square section blade with traces of an inscription “***in Solingen”?, brass mounted hilt with hexagonal pommel cap and crossguard with centre engraved with an anchor and trefoil quillon terminals engraved with foliage.
£200-300
29. A FRENCH MODEL 1833 NAVAL DIRK , 17cm incurved triangular section blade, hilt with shaped brass crossguard with small anchor stamp, tapering wooden grip with lanyard ring, contained in its leather scabbard with brass chape and leather frog.
£200-300
30. A 19TH CENTURY BRITISH NAVAL DIRK OR SHORT SWORD, 45.5cm sharply curved fullered blade, regulation brass hilt with recurved guard, lion’s mask pommel, ribbed horn grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£400-600
31. A 19TH CENTURY BRITISH NAVAL DIRK OR SHORT SWORD, 45.5cn sharply curved fullered blade, regulation brass hilt with recurved guard, lion’s mask pommel with ribbed horn grip, chipped, contained in an associated leather wrapped wooden scabbard, chape lacking.
£150-200
32. A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH NAVAL BRIQUET OR SHORT SWORD, 59.5cm curved blade stamped NE and with various poincon, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and ribbed brass grip, struck with an anchor mark, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the mounts stamped J.M.
£180-220
33. A CONFEDARATE STYLE D-GUARD BOWIE OR CUTLASS, 47.25cm fullered broad blade, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, oval lower guard with down turned quillon, contained in its stitched and riveted leather sheath.
£600-800
34. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY DUTCH NAVAL BOARDING CUTLASS, 65cm curved clipped back blade dated 1730 and incised with an M over VOC to either side, characteristic hilt with large upturned shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow and natural stag’s horn grip. See p.76 Boarders Awa y by Gilkerson for a similar example.
£350-450
35. AN AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD NAVAL CUTLASS, 67cm slightly curved fullered blade, sheet metal disc hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, chevron carved horn grip.
£350-450
PERIOD FRENCH NAVAL BOARDING CUTLASS, 71cm blade incised with an anchor to one side and GP over F to the other, regulation brass hilt with shaped sheet guard, the knuckle bow with barred spherical defence, ribbed grip, the underside of the hilt stamped GP over F. See Le Sabre D’ABORDAGE by Michel Petard, illustrated on the back cover and pages 68 to 71. Definitively the pattern used at Trafalgar, based on recorded captured examples taken at said battle.
£800-1,200
1779 SARTINE PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 81.5cm curved fullered blade struck with a crown over R maker’s stamp at the forte, regulation brass hilt, the D-shaped knuckle guard with two scrolling support bars, ribbed grip. See Le Sabre D’ABORDAGE by Michel Petard pages 55 to 57. Almost certainly used at Trafalgar but Gilkerson records them as having been used by the Americans during the American Revolution.
£500-700
38. AN 18TH CENTURY NAVAL CUTLASS, 64cm curved fullered blade, brass hilt with heartshaped guard, D-shaped knuckle bow supported by two scrolling side bars, chamois liner, ribbed ebonised grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. While the hilt resembles that of mid 18th Century English hangers, the width of the blade would suggest that this is more probably adapted for use by a privateer.
£300-400
40. A LATE 18TH CENTURY DUTCH ADMIRALTY OF AMSTERDAM NAVAL CUTLASS, 59.5cm curved fullered blade engraved to either side with crossed anchors flanked by AA surmounting the date 1791 and decorated with foliate flourishes, regulation brass hilt with half-guard, D-shaped knuckle bow with two scrolling side bar supports, incised with the rack number 223 to the underside, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£350-450
39. A MID TO LATE 18TH CENTURY DUTCH NAVAL CUTLASS, 75cm slightly curved fullered blade, regulation slotted brass hilt, the D-shaped knuckle guard with two scrolling side bar supports, ribbed leather grip.
£250-350
41. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY BRITISH NAVAL COASTGUARD CUTLASS, 65cm curved blade by Mole struck with an inspection mark, regulation brass stirrup hilt with looping side guard, ribbed brass grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£300-400
42. OF TRAFALGAR INTEREST: AN 1804 PATTERN NAVAL TROPHY CUTLASS, 84.5cm Spanish blade incised with a crown over R. CS. IV. to one side and CA. DEL. TO. 1803 to the other, for Carlos IV, regulation figure of eight sheet metal hilt, ribbed horn grip. One assumes that the blade was captured from a Spanish naval ship who fought alongside the French against Nelson’s navy, and indeed may even have been captured at Trafalgar.
£800-1,200
43. A LATE 18TH CENTURY NAVAL CUTLASS, 68.5cm curved fullered blade stamped with a crown over GR, broad sheet metal hilt, reeded iron grip. This form of cutlass believed to have been used in the American War of Independence as noted by Gilkerson, though this example is clearly of English manufacture or origin.
£250-350
44. AN 1804 PATTERN NAVAL FIGURE OF EIGHT CUTLASS, 72.75cm blade stamped with a crown over GR and an inspector’s stamp, regulation sheet metal figure of eight hilt, chequered iron grip.
£400-600
45. AN 1804 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 71.5cm blade with partial crown over GR stamp, regulation steel hilt, chequered iron grip. Blade and hilt scrubbed, the latter repainted.
£200-300
46. AN 1804 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 73.5cm blade, regulation sheet metal hilt with ergonomic iron Dundas grip.
£250-350
47. AN 1804 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 61cm curved fullered broad blade, regulation sheet metal hilt, ribbed iron grip. Hilt deformed and chip to inside of grip.
£200-300
48. A FRENCH MODEL 1833 NAVAL CUTLASS, 67cm curved blade, regulation black painted half-basket hilt with angular iron grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£200-300
49. A SWEDISH MODEL 1810 NAVAL CUTLASS, 66.5cm curved broad blade with inspection stamp to the forte, brass trimmed hilt with two-piece riveted wooden grips, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£200-300
50. A GERMAN MANUFACTURED CUTLASS, 67.5cm broad blade by Hollea of Solingen, regulation black painted metal half-basket hilt with ribbed iron grip.
£80-120
51. AN 1845 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 68cm slightly curved blade with War Department and Board of Ordnance stamps and dated 1844, regulation black painted hilt with applied brass lozenge bearing the rack number 169 over 2, ribbed iron grip, contained in its steel mounted leather scabbard.
£300-400
52. AN 1845 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 73.5cm slightly curved blade, scarce brass hilt, ribbed iron grip.
£150-200
53. AN 1858 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 76.75cm blade, snapped and repaired, regulation steel hilt with two-piece ribbed brass grips.
£80-120
54. A SCARCE 1858 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS BAYONET, 65cm blade with various Ordnance stamps, regulation steel hilt with broad guard, chequered two-piece wooden grips. Generally patinated.
£60-80
55. AN 1889 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS
BY WILKINSON , 70cm blade etched with a maker’s panel, salt and pepper pitting, regulation steel hilt with turned edges, two-piece ribbed brass grips.
£80-120
56. AN 1889 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 69cm blade stamped APSA MCO, LONDON, regulation raw edged steel hilt, ribbed brass grip.
£100-150
57. A NAVAL CUTLASS OF 1845 PATTERN TYPE , 75cm blade, regulation black painted steel hilt with gold painted edges, ribbed iron grip, contained in its leather scabbard. Scabbard leather parting and mounts lacking.
£180-220
58. AN 1889 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 70cm blade with various Ordnance stamps, regulation black painted hilt with ribbed metal grip.
£120-180
59. A 19TH CENTURY BRIQUETTE OF NAVAL INTEREST, 59.5cm curved blade, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed grip, stamped HMS ZULU and IPO, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£250-350
60. A FRENCH AN IX OR MODEL 1801 BOARDING AXE , the 12cm broad head with square section tapering fluke, incised XII and SP, integral belt hook, riveted mounting straps, wooden haft with flared foot.
£600-800
61. A LARGE SIZE EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BOARDING OR RIGGING AXE , 10.5cm broad head with thick square section tapering fluke, double riveted mounting straps, wooden haft.
£300-400
62. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL BOARDING AXE , 12.5cm broad head with square section tapering fluke, both the head and the fluke bearing maker’s stamps, riveted mounting straps, wooden haft with flared foot. Possibly Scandinavian.
£200-300
63. A LARGE SIZE 19TH CENTURY BOARDING OR RIGGING AXE(?), 8.5cm broad head with flattened downturned fluke, integral mounting straps secured by three rivets, wooden haft.
£150-250
64. A 19TH CENTURY BOARDING AXE , 5.5cm broad head, flat tapering fluke, conical metal collar, shaped wooden haft.
£80-120
65. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY ROYAL NAVAL BOARDING PIKE , 23cm flattened diamond section leaf shaped blade secured by riveted mounting straps, brown painted wooden haft, 232cm long over all. Not dissimilar to those believed to be from HMS Victory.
£200-300
66. A 19TH CENTURY BOARDING PIKE , 26cm narrow flattened diamond section leaf shaped blade with integral mounting straps, wooden haft, 216cm long over all.
£150-250
67. A 19TH CENTURY CAST IRON COEHORN MORTAR , 7inch two-stage barrel cast with a crown, 2.25inch diameter bore, the right trunnion marked 2 1/4 over 100, the other stamped with an H surrounded by four Xs, mounted on its iron bound wooden bed. One side of the bed with fire damage.
£800-1,200
68. A 19TH CENTURY BRONZE SWIVEL CANNON , 21inch five-stage barrel with ring turned muzzle, 1inch bore, the plain trunnions with iron swivel mount, the cascabel affixed with square section iron tiller, wooden display plinth.
£1,000-1,500
69. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY CAST IRON CANNON , 25inch three-stage barrel with flared muzzle, plain trunnions and spherical cascabel, together with an iron carriage with replaced wooden wheels. Generally pitted, then repainted.
£300-400
A MID 19TH CENTURY CAST IRON
BARREL , 14.5inch four-stage barrel with ring turned muzzle stamp dated 1864 at the breech, 1inch bore, plain trunnions, spherical cascabel.
£180-220
£200-300
72. ONE HALF OF A LATE 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH CHAIN SHOT, the 7inch cast iron heavy ball with chain mounting point, set on a wooden plinth with brass plaque BRITISH CHAIN SHOT CIRCA 1790.
£200-300
73. TWO GEORGE III LEATHER FIRE BUCKETS, one with painted decoration of a stork or heron holding a crest in one claw, and with studded rims, lacking handle, the other painted in white with a T, handle present but detached, both a/f. (2)
£60-100
74. TWO GEORGE III LEATHER BUCKETS, comprising a fire bucket with rolled rim and rope handle, painted inscription WmSTAD R.V.S. 2s, and a shot bucket, leather handle present but detached, painted inscription barely legible No. 4 W.C(?), both a/f. (2)
£200-300
MUSKET OF SEA SERVICE TYPE , 36.5inch sighted barrel engraved DUKE-OF-SUSSEX, bevelled lock stamped T & C ASHTON, full stocked with regulation brass mounts to include flat brass butt plate bearing the rack number 31, steel ramrod.
£800-1,200
76. A .758 CALIBRE PATTERN 1842
PERCUSSION SEA SERVICE RIFLED MUSKET, 30inch sighted rifled barrel, four grooves, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR over TOWER and dated 1842, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. The butt with Pimlico 1859 stamp.
£1400-1800
NAVAL CARBINE , 29.75inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock with ring neck cock and brass pan, three quarters stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Stamped with a crown over AM behind the barrel tang.
£400-600
78. A 4-BORE FLINTLOCK NAVAL SWIVEL OR DECK GUN , 24.25inch sighted heavy barrel, bevelled lock with ring neck cock stamped BARNETT, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, black painted swivel mounted on a display plinth. Stock with some old worm.
£1500-2500
79. A SCARCE .570 EAST INDIA COMPANY
FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 11.75inch barrel with EIC Inspector’s stamp 10, bevelled lock stamped with the rampant lion emblem and Inspector’s stamp 3, ring neck cock, clean full stock with regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£800-1,200
80. A .570 CALIBRE REGULATION
SHORTENED FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, ring neck cock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook, steel ramrod.
£500-700
81. A SCARCE .577 CALIBRE WILLIAM IV
FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch blacked barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over WR, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook, swivel ramrod.
£1,000-1,500
82. A .650 CALIBRE AMERICAN FLINTLOCK
LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 10inch barrel, plain lock with ring neck cock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook, brass topped wooden ramrod. Repairs to fore-end action half cock only.
£600-800
83. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK
NAVAL PISTOL , 6.6inch barrel, bevelled lock, threequarters stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Pitted.
£350-450
84. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION
COASTGUARD OR CUSTOMS PISTOL , 6inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR over TOWER and dated 1849. full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, steel belt hook, swivel ramrod.
£350-450
85. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY WALKING STICK COMMEMORATING HORATIO NELSON , the wooden grip carved as a bust of Nelson, white metal foliate collar, bamboo haft, metal ferrule, 86cm long over all.
£60-100
86. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY WALKING STICK OF HORATIO NELSON INTEREST, of tapering oak taken from the Victory with copper collar, the grip stamped H.M.S. VICTORY, the wood probably from the refit of the vessel in the 1920s, 84.5cm long over all. Lacking ferrule.
£30-50
87. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY WALKING STICK OF HORATIO NELSON INTEREST, of oak and with embossed copper collar, the oak and copper taken from the salvage from Nelson’s flagship HMS Foudroyant after its breaking up in Blackpool 1897, metal ferrule, 89.5cm long over all.
£30-50
89. OF GENERAL POST OFFICE
INTEREST: A BRASS TELESCOPE , the wooden body with painted inscription H.M. PACKET FROLIC , T. BARRON COMMANDER, 1823, 51cm long approx. closed. Very damaged and with missing parts. Lieutenant Thomas Charles Barron R.N. A small amount of research on Barron and the ship is included with this lot.
£200-300
88. A VICTORIAN CUSTOMS OFFICER’S RUMMAGE OR SWORD STICK BY ROBERT MOLE OF BIRMINGHAM , 74.75cm square section tapering blade of solid proportions and stamped MOLE BIRM at the forte, the handle of traditional bentwood form, with brass collars and tapering wood haft, 91cm long over all. Lacking end of haft and ferrule, the blade an awkward fit in haft, and damage to top and end of handle.
£50-100
90. JOHN BATEMAN & SONS, HOLBORN, MINIATURE BOATS, comprising eighteen small wooden boat outlines, each with swivelling metal sail dials, and applied with paper labels naming the type of each boat, contained in a partitioned tin case, the hinged lid with ivorine label inscribed JOHN BATEMAN & COMPY, MAKERS, MUSEUM OF MODELS, HIGH HOLBORN AND BRANCHES, LONDON, the case measuring 20.5 x 17 x 1cm. Some damage. Possibly for a Harbour Master?
£200-300
91. A FUSED SELECTION OF PISTOL PARTS FROM THE TOWER OF LONDON FIRE 1841, amongst the fused mass can be seen various elements to include, barrel, belt hook, sideplate screws, lockplates etc. Old Wallis & Wallis lot number 776.
£200-300
92. A CANVAS COVERED CARTRIDGE OR CORDITE CARRIER , decorated with the Royal Coat of Arms with the mottoes Dieu et Mon Droit and Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense, on a red ground, swing leather handle, 52.5cm high, together with another similar but smaller, 33.5cm high. (2)
£40-60
93. A LEATHER COVERED CARTRIDGE OR CORDITE CARRIER BY BARROW, HEPBURN & GALE Ltd., decorated with the Royal Coat of Arms and the mottoes Dieu Et Mon Droit and Honi Soit Qui Maly Pense, impressed N and printed PM PM, the underside impressed No56 VI B.H.& G.LTD 1-1943, swing leather handle, 34.5cm high. Barrow, Hepburn & Gale Ltd, Bermondsey London, founded in 1760 as Hepburn & Sons, became B.H. & G. Ltd in the 1920’s and manufactured military equipment to help the war effort in WWII.
£40-60
94. A GEORGIAN SALT GLAZED STONEWARE NAVAL RUM BARREL , decorated in relief with the Royal coat of arms flanked by recumbent lions and fruiting vines, inscribed RUM and B, 43cm high. Some damages.
£50-100
95. A HORN POWDER FLASK ENGRAVED ON A NAUTICAL THEME , natural horn body chamfered towards the nozzle, engraved with the name JOHN CRANE, a man pouring himself an ale, fish, birds, a mermaid, a church, a sea serpent, a dog and foliage, wooden end cap, 30.5cm long approx.
£100-150
, of plain form, the wooden end cap with turned handle, 36 cm long approx.
£60-100
AUCTION CATALOGUE , The Meldonfoot Collection, Tuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd October 1991. (1)
£10-20
98. OF ADMIRAL SIR PHILIP CHARLES HENDERSON CALDERWOOD DURHAM
INTEREST: his personal volumes of the Life of Lord Nelson K.B. From His Lordship’s Manuscripts, by The Rev. James Stanier Clarke and John McArthur, 1st edition, 2 vols, London, T. Cadell and W. Davies 1809, annotated in the margins with Durham’s own name on pages 464 and 508 of vol. 2, 19 engraved plates (of varying sizes) to include 4 plans, gilt and tooled leather bindings, covers detached, one with bookplate for Sir P.C.H.C. Durham of Largo & Polton. Some damages. (2) Provenance: Phillips Scotland, The Meldonfoot Collection, October 1991, lot 336.
£400-600
A LARGE NAVAL CANNON , 47.5inch four-stage barrel with flared muzzle, the breech cast with a crowned G & Co over L over 2, spherical cascabel, plain trunnions mounted on a wooden naval carriage. Bore of approximately 2.5inches £5,000-6,000
A 19TH CENTURY CARRONADE , 23inches over all, three-stage barrel with plain trunnions and spherical cascabel with rope hoop, mounted on a later wooden wheeled naval carriage. 2.25 inch bore (approx). £400-600
102. A COLLECTION OF FOURTEEN VARIOUS CANNON BALLS, to include varying sizes, painted black and an inert example fitted for a fuse. (14)
104. A BRONZED SPELTER BUST OF HORATIO NELSON , signed to the reverse Fredericks, on stepped marble base, 33cm high over all. £30-50
105. EIGHT VARIOUS JUGS OF NELSON AND TRAFALGAR INTEREST, comprising a Royal Doulton character jug of Nelson, D6336, two Delft type jugs, two jugs depicting Captain Hardy and Admiral Nelson, two Staffordshire style tall jugs and another. (8) £40-60
106. OF H.M.S. VICTORY AND TRAFALGAR INTEREST, a pair of early 20th Century commemorative oak shallow bowls, 13cm diameter, each with two copper liners embossed with the Victory, together with a pair of oak candlesticks, 10cm high, all with affixed plaques engraved MADE FROM THE ORIGINAL TIMBER & COPPER SHEATHING OF H.M.S. VICTORY. (4)
£50-100
A SET OF FIVE 20TH CENTURY OILS ON CANVAS RELATING TO TRAFALGAR , depicting Nelson, Collingwood, Hardy, Jervis and Lady Hamilton, each painted after the antique and signed Moys, 34.5 x 27cm. (5) £30-50
108. A MATTHEW BOULTON WHITE METAL TRAFALGAR MEDAL , with the bust of Horatio Nelson opposing the battle scene and ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY, the edge inscribed TO THE HEROES OF TRAFALGAR FROM M. BOULTON, possibly a later restrike.
£80-120
109. DR TURTON’S TRAFALGAR MEDAL , a silver 1966 restrike by John Pinches, hallmarked to the edge, a bust of Nelson opposing the battle scene. £100-200
A FALKLANDS WAR PERIOD BORE BRUSH FOR A 75MM GUN , the bronze mounted two-piece wooden handle with bristle brush top. £100-150
111. VINTAGE ROYAL NAVY RATINGS TROPICAL SMOCK , the linen body with blue trim, square collar with triple white line border.
£80-120
112. A PAIR OF FRENCH OFFICER’S EPAULETTES, the bullion boards with flaming grenade buttons, bullion tassels, black felt backing, contained in their green leatherette covered wooden storage box. Lid detached.
£60-80
113. A VICTORIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD BELT, the black leather bdy with bullion trim, gilt clasp, gilt maker’s stamp for J. GIEVE & SONS, together with another similar by GILLOT & HASSEL. (2)
£40-60
114. LIEUTENANT W.R. KENNEDY R.N. (EXH. CIRCA 1900), “Capture of “La Loire” by H.M.S. Anson, Capt. Durham, Oct 18th 1798, signed, watercolour, titled on mount, 24.5 x 34.5cm.
£300-400
115. A FRAMED ALEXANDER DAVISON’S 1798 GILT BRONZE NILE MEDAL TO JOSEPH DUNT HMS DEFENCE characteristic form, REAR-ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE, the rim FROM ALEXR. DAVISON ESQR. ST. JAMES’S. SQUARE = ATRIBUTE OF REGARD, framed and glazed with
open back, the reverse of the medal engraved Joseph Dunn H.M.S. DEFENCE . HMS Defence saw action during the American War of Independence, Glorious 1st of June, Battle of The Nile, Bourneuf Bay, Battle of Copenhagen and the Battle of Trafalgar.
£800-1,200
116. A LOCKET FRAMED ALEXANDER DAVISON’S 1798 GILT BRONZE NILE MEDAL , characteristic form, REARADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE, the rim FROM ALEXR. DAVISON ESQR. ST. JAMES’S. SQUARE = ATRIBUTE OF REGARD, glazed copper gilt locket with suspender. Good to very good but with edge knocks.
£400-600
117. A WHITE METAL NELSON MEDALLION , chased with a profile bust of Admiral Lord Nelson, ebonised wooden frame with brass suspension ring.
£80-120
118. FOLLOWER OF LOUIS GUEDY (FRENCH 1847-1926), PORTRAIT OF VICE ADMIRAL
THOMASSET, bust length portrait of the Vice Admiral in military dress with medals, his arms folded across his chest, oil on canvas, 71 x 58cm oval, in giltwood and gesso frame, 99.5 x 85.5cm over all. Some restoration. Handwritten label verso naming his wife as Princess Irina Cantacuzene? and other somewhat illegible family information. Thomasset was Flag Officer on Devastation in 1882.
£300-500
119. A 19TH CENTURY NAVAL BOARDING PIKE , the square section tapering pike with reinforcing straps, wooden haft with steel foot.
£200-300
120. A GOOD SELECTION OF 19TH CENTURY PRIESTS OR COSHES, of characteristic construction with cord bound weighted ends, four with wrist straps or loops, generally worn, together with a modern copy of a bosun’s whistle, a Union Jack, three commemorative items made from wood and copper from HMS Victory, a measuring device and a tin containing a reproduction Iron Cross and a cap badge. (Parcel)
£180-220
121. TWO REPLICA CAT O’ NINE TAILS, together with three wooden naval coshes or pegs. (5)
£180-220
122. A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S LADDER HILT SWORD, 86.5cm blade decorated with stands of arms, flowers of the Union, a mounted cavalry officer, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound leather covered wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard, complete with rare red cloth faced chamois liner and bullion and buff leather knot. One scabbard ring lacking. £1,000-1,500
, 88cm blade by stamped with a crown over 12, regulation steel disc hilt with langet modification, ribbed leather covered grip, the knuckle guard incised 2=R=NB=DS over D/24 over A/34 the latter crossed out, contained in its steel scabbard stamped WOOLLEY and incised 2=R=NB=DS over D/24. The Royal North British Dragoons or Scots Greys famously formed part of the Union Brigade under MajorGeneral Ponsonby at the Battle of Waterloo and after numerous charges, one against a column of the French 45th Regiment, during which Sergeant Charles Ewart captured their Eagle Standard, they ended the day with 104 dead and 97 Wounded out of 416 participants in the battle.
£800-1,200
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 87.5cm service sharpened blade with modified spear point stamped with an inspector’s mark, regulation steel hilt, the knuckle guard engraved RD, E32, inner langet removed, ribbed leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard, dented, stamped Woolley Deakin Dutton & Johnson. The Royal Dragoons served in the Peninsular and in the famous Union Charge at Waterloo. The modification to the blade conforms to the order given to the troopers on the eve of Waterloo.
£1,500-1,800
125. A RARE 1807/08 PATTERN 10TH LIGHT DRAGOONS REGIMENTAL PATTERN SWORD, 83cm curved blade etched with talismanic symbols with traces of gilt highlights, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt, the langets shaped and applied with the Prince of Wales’ feathers in silver, wire bound fishskin grip, worn, contained in its steel scabbard, dents and wear.
£600-800
126. A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD BY WEBB , 82cm sharply curved pipe backed with spear point, edge nicks, regulation steel stirrup hilt with wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard with engraved maker’s panel for WEBB Manufacturer, Piccadilly, LONDON. Much polish with some grey staining.
£700-900
127. A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 84cm curved blade with most of its original polish, maker’s stamp of HADLEY to the back edge, crown over 4 Ordnance stamp to the forte, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed wooden grip, old worm, contained in its steel scabbard stamped OSBORN & GUNBY BIRMM. Some grey staining.
£450-550
128. A SCARCE 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 74cm sharply curved flat blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stand of arms, flowers of the Union, crowned GR cypher and crowned Royal arms, all highlighted in gilt with traces of a blued ground, regulation pierced gilt hilt incorporating a crowned GR cypher, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its scarce steel scabbard.
£500-700
129. A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 81cm fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, flowers of the Union, crowned GR cypher and crowned Royal arms, all highlighted in gilt on a rubbed blued ground, regulation gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and urn-shaped pommel, copper wire bound grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted black leather scabbard complete with red and bullion knot.
£500-700
130. A RARE 1796 PATTERN ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER’S FIGHTING SABRE OF WATERLOO INTEREST, 76cm sharply curved blade, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound leather covered wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard, dent, complete with rare buff leather hangers and worn bullion knot. Partial old label accompanying this lot references Thomas Scott, who served as a First Lieutenant in Major Rogers’ Brigade at Waterloo. The Waterloo Roll Call details that Scott had a horse killed under him at Quatre Bras and this is possibly when the grapeshot? dent occurred to the scabbard. Scott died as a Brevet Major at Fordingbridge near Canterbury on the 28th of December 1834.
£800-1,200
131. A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned GR cypher and crowned Royal arms, highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, wire bound wooden grip, remnant of scabbard leather with upper mount.
£100-130
132. A GEORGIAN HANGER TO THE KING’S LIGHT DRAGOONS, 63cm curved fullered blade, steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, reeded wooden grip, the band engraved K L D over 15, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£200-265
133. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S MAMELUKE BY SAMUEL BRUNN , 80.75cm curved blade with clipped back point, retaining good original polish with some light grey staining, characteristic gilt hiltwith geometric border’s, riveted two-piece ivory grips, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount signed BRUNN Charing Cross in the langet guide and all with geometric and foliate mounts. Leather restored. Ivory declaration submission number ZN4S1Y9V £1,000-1,500
134. A GOOD COPY OF A FRENCH MODEL 1801 LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE , 85cm curved blade, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, wire bound leather grip, contained in its brass scabbard with leather and wood inserts.
£130-200
135. A FRENCH OFFICER’S FOLDING ATTACK HILT SWORD, 80cm fullered blade, slotted brass hilt with scalloped edges, folding sideguard, wire bound leather grip. Scabbard lacking.
£120-150
136. A WATERLOO PERIOD FRENCH CUIRASSIER’S SWORD, 96.5cm double fullered blade with spear point, dated 1813 on the back edge, regulation four-bar brass hilt stamped with various Inspector’s poincon, ribbed leather grip. Scabbard lacking.
£330-400
137. A WATERLOO PERIOD FRENCH CUIRASSIER’S SWORD, 85.5cm double fullered blade marked Mre Imple de Klingenthal Xme 1813, regulation brass three-bar hilt with various stamps, leather covered ribbed wooden grip, wear, contained in its black painted steel scabbard.
£600-800
138. A VERY RARE FRENCH AN XIII CUIRASSIER’S (LA CAVALERIE DE LIGNE) SWORD, 97cm fullered AN IV Dragoon blade stamped with a fasces and AR (Atilier Republican) to the right side, regulation four-bar brass hilt stamped VERSAILLES, wire bound leather grip, contained in its very rare original heavy scabbard. See Aries No. 4 1967 No.s 4,11 &12. It is almost certain that this is one of the swords produced at the Versailles factory during the emergency production run during the 100 day return of Napoleon from Elba and just prior to Waterloo. £1,300-1,600
139. A RARE FRENCH FLAT BLADE AN IX CUIRASSIER’S (LA CAVELERIE DE LIGNE)
SWORD, 96.75cm blade stamped OM and LW to one side and further marked along the back edge M-fture nal-le Du Klingenthal Couleux Freres Entrep, regulation brass four bar hilt, wire bound leather covered grip, contained in its scarce heavy scabbard.
£1,300-1,600
140. A SCARCE WATERLOO PERIOD FRENCH ARMY TAMBOUR (DRUM) MAJOR’S MAMELUKE OR SWORD, 74cm curved blade decorated with foliate sprays and stands of arms, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt chiselled with scrolling foliage, fluted and reeded horn grip, contained in its gilt scabbard, the hanger mounts finely decorated with the head of Minerva, complete with copper gilt box chain hangers. See Aries No.2 1970 Figs. 3a-3d for a similar example.
£1,300-1,600
141. A VERY RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY FRENCH ROYAL SWISS GARDE’S SWORD, 83.5cm curved fullered blade etched on the left side Regiment des Gardes Suisses and on the right side Compagnie de No., regulation brass hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow with one side bar and two scroll supports, finger loop, stamped FF A25, flattened bunshaped pommel, brass wire bound grip. See Aries No.3 1968, very few of these are known to have survived. £900-1,100
142. A RARE FRENCH MARINE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD OR SIDEARM, 48.5cm flattened diamond section leaf-shaped blade with deep MK (Manufacture Klingenthal) stamp to the forte, regulation brass hilt with recurved guard and otter’s head pommel, brass simulated fur grip, contained in its Ordnance marked brass mounted leather scabbard. Aries No. 4 1968 Fig. 3.
£700-900
143. A SCARCE FRENCH CUSTOMS
OFFICER’S CUTLASS, 72.25cm curved fullered broad blade etched Custodes Regum Antiques to one side and Pour Mon Roi & Ma Patrie on the other, regulation
brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with two scroll supports and fretted Fleur de Lys. Circa 1775 and in the Petits Montmorency style, these scarce weapons were issued to the French navy during the shortages of The American War of Independence.
£450-550
144. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY FRENCH GRENADIER’S SWORD, 72.5cm curved blade struck with two stamps at the forte, regulation brass hilt with half-heart guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, spherical pommel, wooden grip retains some of its original wire binding. Circa 1735 - Louis XV - quillon lacking. See Aries No.2 1967 Figs. 1-4.
£400-500
145. A SCARCE PATTERN 1695 DRAGOON TROOPER’S SWORD, 70cm flattened diamond section double edge blade, regulation brass hilt with half-heart guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, inverted pearshaped pommel, reeded brass grip. See Aries No. 1 1980 Figs 2a-2d. Of the type used in the War of the Spanish Succession, the example in Aries is that shown at the Musee de la Caisse d’Epergne de St-Flour.
£300-500
146. A PRUSSIAN FREDERICK THE GREAT PERIOD DRAGOON SWORD, 85cm blade bearing trace of Prussian eagle acceptance stamp, unit numbered 17 on the quillon, brass hilt with eagle’s head pommel, replaced grip. See Me Fecit Potsdam by Windsheimer, 2001, pp.377-396, plats 417-492 for some of the many variations of this sword.
£1,250-1,500
147. A SAXON HORSEGUARDS MODEL
1867 TROOPER’S SABRE , 88cm curved fullered blade engraved with a crown over AR for Frederick Augustus, further stamped with a smaller version of the same monogram, engraved Knecht In Solingen on the back edge, regulation brass basket hilt stamped GR 87 to the underside, ribbed leather grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard stamped GR 3.
£250-350
148. A 1796 PATTERN HOUSEHOLD
CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 87.25cm blade with hatchet point, regulation pierced brass hilt, ribbed leather grip, chipped. Scabbard lacking.
£600-800
149. A SCARCE 1ST GRENADIER GUARDS NCO’S REGIMENTAL PATTERN SWORD, 73cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with a maker’s panel for Nutting, London, regulation brass stirrup hilt, the knuckle guard pierced with the regimental badge and motto, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£670-1,005
150. A 19TH CENTURY 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 84.5cm curved blade with clipped back point, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VRI cypher, owner’s initials and a maker’s panel for W. LEHMANN REGENCY HOUSE ALDERSHOT, regulation copper gilt hilt with riveted two-piece ivory grips, contained in its plated steel scabbard, some lifting, complete with knot and bag.
£200-300
151. AN 1845 PATTERN VICTORIA RIFLES OFFICER’S SWORD, 83.5cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, strung bugle horn, VICTORIA RIFLES, owner’s crest, initials AMB and motto FLOREAT MAJESTAS, regulation steel gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved steel mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot.
£250-350
152. A SCARCE CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY RIFLE VOLUNTEERS OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm clean fullered blade, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, strung bugle horn and regimental title in ribbon form, regulation pierced steel Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, complete with bullion knot.
£250-350
153. AN 1895 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, with traces of etched decoration, contained in an associated scabbard, together with an 1827 pattern naval officer’s sword, an 1821 pattern light
cavalry officer’s sword and a gymnasium sword. (4) £180-220
154. 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. 53274 for 1914-1917, regulation steel three-bar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard.
£250-350
155. A CLEAN 1822 PATTERN KING’S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm slightly curved pipe-backed blade with spear point, etched with laurel wreaths, crossed lances, strung bugle horn and crowned LX REGT to one side, the opposing side decorated to match with the addition of a maker’s panel for Moore and full regimental title THE KING’s ROYAL RIFLE CORPS, regulation steel gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
£300-400
156. AN INTERESTING LIFE GUARDS
OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 65917 for 1936, etched with scrolling foliage, GVIR cypher, regimental badge and battle honours of the Coldstream Guards and the owner’s initials J.H.B, regulation pierced steel hilt brass decoration and the motif of the Life Guards, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. The initials are those of Major John Hood Bowman, captured by the Japanese in February 1942 and liberated in September 1945. Bowman did not serve in the Life Guards, perhaps rehilted by a relative (?).
£335-465
157. AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD, 88.75cm slightly curved fullered blade stamped W.S at the forte and with a crown over E6 on the opposing side, the back edge stamped ENFIELD 1843 next to a crown over VR, further marked with two balancing points, regulation three-bar service black painted steel hilt with ribbed black painted leather grip, contained in its service black painted steel scabbard.
£300-400
158. AN 1853 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD, 90cm clean slightly curved fullered blade stamped with a crown over 13 over EX and REEVES along the back edge, regulation three-bar steel hilt incised B43, two-piece riveted chequered leather grips, contained in its steel scabbard, contained in its steel scabbard incised B43 on the trailing edge.
£250-350
159. A SCARCE 1864 PATTERN CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD TO THE 4TH (QUEEN’S OWN) HUSSARS, 90cm clean slightly curved fullered blade stamped ROBT MOLE & SONS BIRMINGHAM at the forte, further stamped MOLE on the back edge, regulation steel bowl guard pierced with a Maltese cross and two knot slits to the back edge, incised 77 over 4H over 315, two-piece riveted chequered leather grips, contained in its steel scabbard incised 3H over E21. Retains some original blackened finish to the inside of the hilt.
£400-500
160. AN 1899 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 85cm fullered blade by Wilkinson with various Ordnance stamps and dates at the forte, regulation steel hilt with various Ordnance stamps, two-piece chequered grips, contained in its steel scabbard.
£180-220
161. A 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 89cm fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation steel hilt with original brown paint to the inside, chequered ergonomic grip, contained in its steel scabbard dated 1914 and marked to the 14th Hussars.
£180-220
162. A CLEAN 1908 PATTERN 1ST TYPE CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 89cm fullered blade with various Inspector’s stamps, dated August 1909 and with P 08 on the back edge, ribbed at the forte to retain the washer, regulation steel bowl guard with Inspector’s stamp to the under side and further stamped L4G over 789, chequered black composition grip, contained in its steel scabbard with various Inspector’s stamps.
£200-300
163. AN INDIAN 1912 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 89.5cm blade poorly etched with scrolling foliage and crowned GVR cypher’s regulation plated bowl guard, wire bound leather grip, contained in its field service scabbard.
£200-265
164. A 7 TH MOUNTAIN ARTILLERY REGIMENT SWORD, 77cm sharply curved fullered blade by Wilkinson, regulation brass stirrup hilt, ribbed iron grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the hilt stamped 7MN over 84 to the underside.
£250-350
165. AN AUSTRIAN NCO’S SWORD, 73.5cm curved fullered plated blade, regulation foliate pierced brass hilt incorporating the Imperial arms of Austria, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
£150-200
166. AN AMERICAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 73cm clean fullered blade by HILBORN etched with scrolling foliage and naval motifs, regulation pierced gilt hilt, wire bound faux fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather wrapped steel scabbard.
£180-220
167. A VERY RARE CARLIST WAR PERIOD 2ND REGIMENT OF THE QUEEN’S OWN IRISH LANCERS OFFICER’S SWORD, 90cm pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with crossed lances and 2, crowned IR cypher, crowned Spanish Arms, and rubbed maker’s panel probably for Prosser, associated hilt, grip and back strap. During the Carlist War, Queen Isabella II of Spain was sent the British Auxiliary Legion to support her in 1835. The Legion eventually totalled some 10,000 men under the command of Sir George De Lacy Evans but by 1837 they numbered just 1,500 having suffered defeat at Hernani, Vitoria and heavily so at Oriamendi. There were just two regiments of Cavalry serving with the Legion the 2nd Regiment of the Queen’s Irish Lancers and the 1st Reina Isabel Lancers.
£200-300
168. A VICTORIAN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD TO LT. COLONEL HAROLD PLATT SYKES, 87.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 28306 for 1887, sharpened for use and with edge nicks, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, maker’s panel and owner’s crest and initials, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard. Lieutenant Colonel Harold Platt Sykes (d.1942) of Longford Hall, Newport, commanded the Denbigh Yeomanry in WWI, having previously served in the 2nd Dragoon Guards during the Second Boer War where he took part in the relief of Mafeking. Sold with a quantity of research and a photograph of Longford Hall.
£550-650
169. A COLDSTREAM GUARDS OFFICER’S LEVEE SWORD, 83cm fullered blade etched with battle honours, crowned regimental badge and owner’s initials GHB, regulation plated gothic hilt incorporating the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard. Gordon Hargreaves Brown died on the 29th of October 1914 and is remembered on the Menin Gate.
£400-600
170. A CLEAN RASC OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPTAIN CHARLES TRACHSEL GLADWELLMOORE , 86cm bright and sharp blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 53420 for 1914-17, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental title, GVR cypher and crowned Royal Arms, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. The attribution to Captain Gladwell-Moore is based on the vendor’s purchase of this sword from the estate auction of Sir Patrick Moore.
£150-250
171. A VICTORIAN 12TH DEVON VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, 86cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and regimental title and motif, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
£200-300
172. AN IRISH GUARDS OFFICER’S SWORD, 81cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. for 1914-17, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GVR cypher and regimental badge, owner’s initials D.S.B., regulation steel gothic hilt incorporating the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. Believed to be the sword of Lieutenant D S Browne referred to as the Company Commander in Rudyard Kipling’s full and graphic account of the crossing of the Broembeek, during the Battle of Paschendaele on 9 th October 1917, see Irish Guards in the Great War by Kipling, and further references Browne as wounded on two occasions, once in this costly attack and once in February 1917 and Gazetted for the MC in January 1919.
£350-450
173. A VICTORIAN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD TO THE 25TH (KING’S OWN BORDERS) REGIMENT OF FOOT, 82.5cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and owner’s name JAMES WATSON 25TH REGT, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard,
complete with knot. James Long Watson, Ensign 25th of Foot Regiment 31st December 1858, Lieutenant 20th April 1861. Repair to scabbard leather.
£250-350
174. AN 1895 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD, 82.5cm clean blade by Mappin & Webb, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and the inscription - Presented to Captain A.J. Sykes by the N.C. Officers & Men of F (Cheadle) Company 3rd V.B.C.R. as a token of Esteem Oct. 1897, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard. A very clean sword with good original finish and polish to the blade.
£550-650
175. AN 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm clean blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GVR cypher and crowned Royal arms, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating a crowned GVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard.
£160-180
176. A ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE OFFICER’S SWORD, 78cm slightly curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and crowned RNR fouled anchor, regulation gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned RNR fouled anchor, bold lion’s head pommel, ribbed fishskin grip, wire lacking, contained in its engraved brass mounted black leather scabbard.
£380-420
177. AN 1896 PATTERN 14TH KING’S OWN HUSSARS OFFICER’S SWORD, 88cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 43173 for 1911 etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GVR cypher, crowned regimental badge and title, owner’s initials, regulation pierced steel patent solid hilt, chequered hard rubber grip, contained in its steel scabbard, contained in its field service scabbard. The sword of P.M. Cropper Esquire, mentioned in dispatches for service in Mesopotamia.
£500-600
178. A SCARCE 1895 PATTERN ROYAL MARINE LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 35300 for 1897 etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms, crowned regimental badge and title, owner’s crest and initials, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
£300-400
179. A BELGIAN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE , 90cm curved fullered blade, regulation threebar brass hilt, ribbed leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Tight fight in scabbard.
£150-250
180. A 19TH CENTURY MASONIC OR MEMENTO-MORI SWORD, 80cm blade struck with a mark at the forte, the hilt carved from wood and with bone-form crossguard and skull pommel.
£400-500
181. A VICTORIAN COURT SWORD, 79.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, characteristic gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, crown pommel and copper wire bound grip, contained in its gilt mounted black painted steel scabbard, the throat engraved Moore, 1 Old Bond St.
£300-400
182. A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN SIDEARM , 48cm leaf-shaped blade, regulation brass hilt stamped with an eagle and partial date X850. Scabbard lacking.
£200-300
183. PAIR OF NAMED FENCING FOILS, each with 87.5cm square section blade stamped WILKINSON at the forte, brass shell guards decorated with scrolling foliage and engraved to the undersides
J.C. EVANS CH. CH. MICH. TERM. 1889, wire bound leather grips, foliate pommels.
£100-150
184. A MIXED SELCTION OF ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL FENCING FOILS, each of varying configurations and giving a good cross section through styles and ages. (7)
£160-200
185. A MASONIC CEREMONIAL SWORD, 82.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage, Masonic symbols and a maker’s panel for SPENCER & CO., characteristic cast brass hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and Masonic symbols, crown-form pommel, cast brass grip, contained in its brass mounted black painted steel scabbard, the mounts decorated with scrolls.
£165-230
186. A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SABRE , 82cm sharply curved blade struck with a stamp at the forte, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed wooden grip, together with a 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s sword, 81cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GR cypher and the Royal arms, regulation copper hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, scabbards lacking, and a cut steel hilted small sword in its steel mounted vellum scabbard. (3)
£250-350
187. A 19TH CENTURY PRUSSIAN CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SABRE , 84cm curved fullered blade stamped S&K at the forte, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, wire bound blue leather grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard.
£250-350
188. AN 1830 PATTERN SAXON CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD, 82.75cm curved blade stamped S.A. at the forte, regulation steel stirrup hilt, one langet lacking, worn leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
£150-200
189. A COPY OF A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD BLADE , 83cm curved fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned GR cypher and Royal arms and the figure of a cavalryman.
£80-120
190. A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH INFLUENCED SABRE OR SWORD, 71cm sharply curved fullered blade, patches of patination, characteristic brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow and ribbed grip, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£180-220
191. A PRISON OR POLICE OFFICER’S SWORD, 60cm curved fullered blade, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£150-250
192. A GEORGIAN CUSTOMS SWORD, 64cm curved fullered blade stamped ENFIELD and with a crown over GR, regulation brass stirrup hilt with scrolling side bar support, ribbed iron grip.
£80-120
193. A CHATHAM DOCKYARD POLICE HANGER , 46cm curved fullered blade, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed fishskin grip, together with a Victorian police hanger. No scabbards. (2)
£250-350
194. A VICTORIAN POLICE HANGER , 56.5cm curved fullered blade, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed fishskin grip, together with another similar. No scabbards. (2)
£120-140
195. A STOKE ON TRENT CITY POLICE HANGER , 61cm curved fullered blade, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed fishskin grip, together with another similar with plain blade. No scabbards. (2)
£120-140
196. A GEORGIAN CUSTOMS OFFICIAL’S SWORD, 63cm curved fullered blade, regulation brass stirrup hilt, side bar removed, ribbed iron grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£140-180
197. A VICTORIAN FOOT OR MOUNTAIN ARTILLERY SWORD, 76cm curved fullered blade, regulation brass stirrup hilt, ribbed iron grip, together with a composite naval officer’s sabre. No scabbards. (2)
£180-220
198. A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 74.5cm curved fullered blade, regulation two-bar brass hilt, wire bound horn grip, together with a French Roman hilted sidearm or gladius by TALABOT FRERES OF PARIS. No scabbards. (2)
£140-180
199. A 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN CUTLASS, 55.5cm curved fullered blade with faint maker’s stamp, plated brass hilt with cockerel head pommel, riveted horn grips. No scabbard.
£100-150
200. A DUTCH KLEWANG, 43cm curved fullered blade stamped HEMBRUG, riveted two-piece wooden grips, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Of the type used by Dutch and Japanese naval and land forces.
£60-80
201. A COMPOSITE SPANISH NAVAL CUTLASS OR SIDEARM , 41cm clipped back blade, regulation brass hilt with lion’s head pommel, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£100-150
202. A SHOWA-TO, 60.7cm blade with one mekugi-ana signed ? Yoshitsuga saku, inverted gonome hamon, in full miltary pattern mounts, the saya with leather combat cover.
£400-600
203. A GENDAITO, 67.4cm blade with one mekugi-ana signed Seki ju... Yoshi-mitsu saku with star stamp, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with plain brass fuchi-kashira and foliate menuki, iron sukashi tsuba pierced as a wheel, in its red lacquered saya.
£400-535
204. A WAKIZASHI 45cm shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, rebellion bound tsuka, with shakudo and gilt fuchi and iron kashira, iron menuki, bronze sukashi tsuba chiselled and pierced with leaves, in its reddish brown lacquered saya.
£150-200
205. A KATANA BLADE IN SHIRA-SAYA , 69.7cm long with two mekugi-ana and hi, suguha hamon, masam hada, mounted in shira-saya.
£400-600
206. A WAKIZASHI, 54.75cm Shin-Shinto blade with one meukigi-ana, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka, fuchi-kashira decorated with trailing vines, triple foliate gilt highlighted menuki, circular iron sukashi tsuba decorated with bamboo, in its red and black lacquered saya.
£350-450
207. A WAKIZASHI, 37.5cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-asna, fully bound tsuka, plated cooper fuchi-kashira decorated with foliage, pierced foliate tsuba, in its black lacquered saya decorated to match.
£300-400
208. A WAKIZASHI, 53cm blade, fully bound tsuka, mixed metal fuchi-kashira, the former decorated with horses, the moko iron decorated with stylished cherry blossoms in gilt, in its dark red lacquered saya.
£300-400
209. A WAKIZASHI, 48.5cm Shin-Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, fully bound tsuka, mixed metal fuchi-kashira the former decorated decorated with sumurai and the latter with a dragon, menuki in the form of fish, circular iron tsuba decorated with chrysanthemum, in its black lacquered saya.
£300-400
210. A SMALL COLLECTION OF JAPANESE SAYA , two of black lacquer, one shin-gunto the last sira saya. (4)
£100-150
£60-80
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£40-65
214. A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE SAMURAI ARMOUR , the 16 plate suji bachi kabuto with four stage tehen kanomono of gilt metal, the shaped peak red lacquered to the underside and with the haraidate secured by a single rivet and bearing a circular crest with central arrow fletching, five lame o manju shikoro trimmed with white and blue lace, the lacquered fukigayeshi with lace trim to match and decorated with pierced gilt mon, cloth liner, the do composed of nine blue laced russet lacquered lames with traces of gilt lacquer to the edges, the sode composed of six blue laced black lacquered plates, the kote of close linked small mail interspersed with ribbed armour plates on a patterned blue silk base, the tekko of mail and plate, the kusazuri composed of five blue laced ribbed lacquer plates with black hair fringe, the haidate composed of mail and ribbed armour plates on a black cloth and blue and gold silk ground, mounted on its stand and surmounting a decorative table.
£2,000-2,500
215. A JAPANESE MOMO GATA KABUTO AND MEMPO ENSEMBLE , the two-piece iron skull with shaped trim, replaced and relaced shikoro, foliate pierced base to the tsunamoto, replced liner, together with its companion yasurime mempo with four lame yodarekake. Generally patinated over all. (2)
£300-400
216. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE BRONZE KORO OR CENSER , of circular form, the body formed as a dragon emerging from clouds, on a stand in the form of a writhing dragon, 26cm high. Perforations to body of censer.
£200-300
217. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE CARVED HARDWOOD FIGURE , depicting a recumbent water buffalo with a boy on its back, bone teeth, 25cm long, lacking part of one horn, together with another similar later figure with two boys. (2) £30-50
218. A SHORT BURMESE DHA , 21cm blade chiselled with figures of warriors amidst scrolling foliage, all highlighted in silver, characteristic silver niello hilt decorated to match contained in its niello mounted wooden scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage, together with a white metal mounted Tibetan dagger. (2)
£100-150
219. A 19TH CENTURY MADURA KRIS, 33.5cm wavy pamor blade chiselled with sea serpents and highlighted in gilt, whale’s tooth hilt carved with scrolling foliage, flowerheads and an eagle with spread wings, contained in its embossed brass wrapped wooden sheath decorated to match.
£150-200
220. A 19TH CENTURY SURAKARTA KRIS, 31cm straight pamor blade, characteristic carved wooden hilt decorated with two small panels of scrolling foliage, embossed white metal collar, contained in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard, together with a large Malayan Kris with 41.5cm straight bold pamor blade and wooden Garuda hilt, 19th Century or earlier. (2)
£140-180
221. A 19TH CENTURY SURAKARTA KRIS, 33cm straight pamor blade, the wooden hilt carved with two small panels of scrolling foliage, contained in its single-piece polished wooden scabbard, together with a 19 th century or earlier barong with 42.75 heavy blade and carved wooden hilt with large tapering white metal collar and a 19th Century white metal mounted sheath for a small Sulawesi Kris. (3)
£100-150
222. A MALYAN TUMBOK LADA OR DAGGER , 21cm curved fullered watered steel blade, characteristic carved wooden hilt, contained in its horn mounted polished wood sheath with silver wire bindings, together with another similar and a Barong, both lacking scabbards and a 19 th Century Malayan Kris, carved wooden Garuda hilt and wooden sheath. (4)
£180-220
223. A 19TH CENTURY MALAYAN KRIS, 23.5cm watered steel blade, characteristic carved wooden hilt in the form of a Garuda bird, contained in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard embossed with bands of foliage and flower heads, together with a further kris with damaged scabbard. (2)
£50-80
224. A 19TH CENTURY MALAYAN KRIS, 23cm watered steel blade, 18th Century or earlier carved hippopotamus tooth hilt in the form of a stylized Garuda bird, contained in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage, the scabbard throat detached but present and of carved horn.
£60-80
225. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY MALAYAN KRIS, 32.5cm watered steel blade, the wooden hilt finely carved with panels of foliage and geometric designs, the filigree collar set with coloured stones, contained in its carved wooden scabbard.
£120-140
£550-600
227. A 19TH CENTURY KELANTAN KRIS, 38cm wavy blade, characteristic Kelantan hilt of carved wood in the form of a Wayang, foliate embossed white metal collar, in its wooden sheath.
£420-450
228. A LARGE LATE 19TH CENTURY JAVANESE KRIS, 37.5cm wavy blade chiselled with a seated figure at the forte, carved ebonised wooden hilt in the form Bima, large white metal collar set with coloured stones, carved wooden sheath.
£420-450
229. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN KRIS, 36.5cm striped wavy pamor blade, characteristic shaped wooden hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and grotesque masks, contained in its white metal mounted wooden scabbard finely embossed to match.
£350-380
230. A LATE 19TH CENTURY MALAYAN KRIS, 35.5cm wavy pamor blade chiselled with a serpent along its length, characteristic carved wooden hilt in the form of a Wayang, contained in its embossed brass wrapped wooden sheath decorated with birds and foliage.
£350-380
231. A 19TH CENTURY MALAYAN EXECUTIONER’S KRIS, 64cm straight blade chiselled at the forte, characteristic carved horn hilt decorated with foliage, white metal filigree collar, contained in its polished wooden sheath with white metal bindings and horn chape.
£350-380
232. A 19TH CENTURY WHITE METAL SULAWESI KRIS, 35.5cm wavy pamor blade, characteristic hilt finely chased in the form of a Garuda, in its white metal sheath profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and geometric designs.
£350-380
233. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY BALINESE KRIS, 35cm straight pamore blade, characteristic carved wooden hilt in the form of Bima, copper and white metal filigree collar, in its wooden sheath with embossed brass wrap, the collar finely painted with tribal scenes.
£350-380
234. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY MALAYAN KRIS, 33cm wavy pamor blade chiselled with a serpent along its length in yellow metals and pierced with scrolling foliage at the forte, characteristic wooden hilt carved with a masked figure and scrolling foliage, contained in its wooden sheath decorated to match, the collar in the form of a stylised crouching tiger.
£350-380
235. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY MALAYAN KRIS, 22cm partially wavy blade chiselled at the forte, characteristic carved wooden hilt in the form of a Garuda, embossed white metal collar, contained in its white metal mounted carved wooden sheath, the lower mount dated 1837.
£250-280
236. A LATE 19TH CENTURY MALAYAN KRIS, 35.5cm straight pamor blade, characteristic well carved wooden hilt in the form of a figure in traditional dress, the brass wrapped wooden sheath decorated with scrolling foliage, the carved wooden collar in the form of a stylised crouching tiger.
£250-280
237. A MALAYAN KRIS STAND, the carved wooden warrior figure painted and highlighted in gilt and holding a full sized kris in its left hand.
£160-180
238. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SWORD OR TULWAR FOR A CHILD, 54.5cm sharply curved wootz damascus blade decorated with silver damascene at the forte and along the base of the spine, characteristic hilt, the crossguard with spatulate terminals, scroll knuckle guard terminating with the head of a Yali, dished disc pommel with domed foliate terminal, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£350-450
239. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR OR SWORD FOR A CHILD, 60cm curved blade with serrated edges, characteristic copper hilt, the crossguard with swollen terminals decorated with flower heads, dished disc pommel with domed finial, the whole chiselled with foliage and flower heads and with traces of gilt finish.
£180-220
240. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR OR SWORD, 80.5cm sharply curved wootz damascus blade, characteristic hilt, the crossguard with domed terminals, slightly dished disc pommel with domed terminal drawn up to a bud, the whole with finely decorated with grapes and vines within geometric borders in gold damascene.
£400-600
241. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SOSUN PATTAH OR SWORD, 79cm blade recurving towards the tip, characteristic hilt, the crossguard with domed terminals, dished disc pommel with domed foliate terminal, the whole decorated with stars within geometric borders in silver damascene.
£300-400
242. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY
INDIAN TULWAR OR SWORD, 74.5cm curved fullered blade with edge nicks, characteristic hilt, the crossguard with flattened terminals decorated with flower heads, flat disc pommel with domed sunburst finial, the scrolling knuckle guard terminating with a bud, the whole decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads within geometric borders in silver damascene. Probably Lahore.
£180-220
243. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY
INDIAN ARSENAL TULWAR OR SWORD, 82.5cm curved blade, characteristic hilt, the crossguard with domed terminals, incised with an arsenal mark to the grip, dished disc pommel with domed terminal.
£180-220
244. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR OR SWORD, 78cm curved broad fullered blade incised with two crescents to one side, characteristic hilt, the crossguard with domed terminals, flat disc pommel with spiked dome terminal, the scrolling knuckle guard terminating with a Yali, traces of foliate decoration, contained in its velvet wrapped wooden scabbard, the chape replaced.
£180-220
245. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY
INDIAN ARSENAL TULWAR OR SWORD, 77cm curved blade, characteristic hilt, the crossguard with domed terminals, incised with an arsenal mark to the grip, dished disc pommel with domed terminal, contained in a later, short, leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£180-220
246. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY PRESENTATION INDIAN FRONTIER POLICE TULWAR OR SWORD, 84.5cm curved fullered blade by Wilkinson, etched with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms and the presentation inscription CAPTAIN & MRS HERBERT ANSELL PRESENT THIS INDIAN FRONTIER POLICE TULWAR TO JACK F. RASPIN IN APPRECIATION OF HIS SERVICES AS A SPECIAL CONSTABLE DURING THE GREAT WAR 191419, characteristic brass hilt decorated with vines and foliage, dished disc pommel with starburst dome finial, scrolling knuckle guard, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£250-350
247. A 19TH CENTURY NEPALESE KORA OR SWORD, 51.5cm sharply curved blade with flared and scalloped head, the central peak terminating in a trefoil, chiselled along the back edge with geometric designs, incised to both sides with a flower head within a circle, characteristic hilt chased with scrolling foliage and geometric designs.
£180-220
£1,000-1,500
cord bound grip, the whole retaining traces of applied yellow metal finish. £1,000-1,500
250. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN PATA OR SWORD, 97cm blade incised with an orb and cross design to either side of the forte, shaped reinforcing straps, characteristic hilt with shaped hand defence and broad turned cuff, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with later chape.
£1,200-1,400
251. A 19TH CENTURY COBRA FORM KIRACH OR SWORD, 70cm wavy blade with snake’s head tip, characteristic hilt with scroll guard and dished disc pommel with domed foliate terminal with traces of silvered finish.
£500-600
252. AN INDIAN TULWAR OR SWORD, 75.5cm curved blade, characteristic brass hilt with dished disc pommel, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Rust patinated blade.
£80-120
£350-450
253. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY TULWAR OR SWORD FOR A BOY, 62.5cm curved blade, characteristic steel hilt with dished disc pommel with domed starburst terminal, together with six further Tulwar. All generally worn. (7)
254. A COLLECTION TEN ASSORTED TULWAR , various configurations, dished disc pommels, curved blades. Generally worn and with faults. (10)
£500-600
255. A SMALL COLLECTION OF TEN ASSORTED TULWAR, all with curved blades and characteristic hilts with dished disc pommels. Generally worn and faults. (10)
£500-600
256. A COLLECTION OF NINE ASSORTED TULWAR , each with characteristic hilt, one with scroll guard, curved blades. General faults and wear. (9)
£450-550
257. A 20TH CENTURY INDIAN KHANJAR OR DAGGER , 26cm recurving wootz blade with armour piercing tip, the forte decorated with scrolling foliage and a flowerhead to either side in silver and gold damascene, characteristic white metal hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and flowerheads, the pommel flanked by wild beasts, contained in its green velvet wrapped wooden scabbard.
£150-250
258. A 17 TH CENTURY INDIAN BICHWA OR DAGGER , 17cm recurving fullered blade with short foliate shaped reinforcing straps at the forte, characteristic grip hilt chiselled with bands of foliage and stylised grotesque masks.
£100-150
259. A NORTH INDIAN KATARI DAGGER , 16.5cm blade with single etched panel to the forte, characteristic T-section hilt with waisted grip, contained in its faceted steel scabbard with brass mounts and traces of etched decoration.
£100-150
260. AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR , 27cm blade with raised medial ridge and armour piercing tip, characteristic double baluster grip.
£60-80
261. A RARE 17 TH CENTURY SOUTHERN INDIAN RAPIER , 87.75cm blade with rounded tip, elongated and shaped reinforcing straps, characteristic hilt with large dished disc guard, slender waisted grip with large stepped spherical pommel with two-piece bronze ring ornament. For similar swords see Elgood, Hindu Arms and Ritual. Probably Madras.
£550-650
263. A LATE 16TH OR EARLY 17 TH CENTURY SOUTHERN INDIAN SWORD OR RAPIER , 87.5cm tapering blade with raised medial ridge and drawn out to an armour piercing tip, the forte with foliate chiselled reinforcing strap, characteristic hilt with broad upturned guard, urn-form grip, the winged pommel with foliate chiselled reinforce. For similar swords see Elgood, Hindu Arms and Ritual.
£335-535
262. A SCARCE 17 TH CENTURY INDIAN SHORT RAPIER FROM THE BIKANER ARMOURY, 34cm flattened diamond section blade, segmented bulb-form forte, characteristic upturned hilt with a dual band of circular piercings to the shaped edge, rounded diamond form pommel decorated to match, faceted iron grip.
£280-320
264. A GOOD 19TH CENTURY INDIAN JAMBIYA, 17.5cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic copper gilt hilt decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and flower heads within geometric borders, contained in its red velvet wrapped wooden scabbard with copper gilt mounts decorated to match.
£600-800
265. A GOOD LARGE SIZED CHECHNIAN KINDJAL , 43cm finely tapering double fullered blade etched to one side with symbolism reflective of the master craftsmen of Chechnia, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted wooden grips with silver niello mounts decorated with scrolling foliage, contained in its silver niello mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated to match.
£1,200-1,400
268. A COMMUNIST RUSSIAN SHASQUA , 80.5cm curved blade with various arsenal stamps and dated 1931, regulation brass hilt, dated 1931, ribbed wooden grip, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, complete with a fluted socket bayonet.
£670-1,005
266. A 19TH CENTURY CAUCASIAN KINDJAL , 29.5cm triple fullered blade with rounded tip, characteristic hilt profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads in thick silver koftgari, contained in its metal panelled scabbard decorated to match with the addition of birds and beasts, the throat with a panel of calligraphy.
£400-600
267. A 19TH CENTURY CAUCASIAN KINDJAL , 38.75cm flattened diamond section fullered blade struck with a maker’s mark, characteristic hilt with twopiece rivted horn grips with inlaid panel of walrus, silver niello foliate rivets, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the suspension mount with Islamic calligraphy.
£500-700
269. FIRST WAR PERIOD COSSACK KINDJAL , 43.5cm curved double fullered blade dated 1911, regulation two-piece riveted wooden grips, contained in its brass mounted wooden scabbard complete with later belt.
£230-300
270. AN OMANI SILVER MOUNTED KATTARA OR SWORD, 80.5cm early European fullered broad sword blade, characteristic leather wrapped hilt with faceted white metal pommel, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with foliate embossed white metal mounts.
£600-800
271. A GOOD QUALITY 19TH CENTURY
MOROCCAN NIMCHA OR SWORD, 79cm curved double fullered blade, characteristic hilt with iron mounts decorated with gold damascene, the collar decorated in red, blue and green enamels, carved horn hilt, contained in its white metal mounted orange velvet wrapped wooden scabbard. The hilt possibly contains Rhinoceros horn and therefore any prospective purchaser must comply with CITES regulations regarding export.
£1,500-2,000
272. A 19TH CENTURY ARAB SAIF OR SWORD, of characteristic Arabian peninsula form, 70.5cm fullered blade decorated with a panel of scrolling foliage to one side and a panel of calligraphy on virtually all of the opposing side, characteristic white metal geometric hilt, the borders decorated with geometric designs and the crossguard with central foliate motif, chain guard, contained in its white metal
mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match.
£600-800
273. A 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN NIMCHA OR SWORD, 86.5cm double fullered blade incised with various crescent forms and numbers, struck with a maker’s mark to either side of the forte, characteristic hilt decorated in gold with scrolling foliage, angular rhinoceros horn grip. Please ensure that you comply with CITES laws.
£400-600
274. A GOOD 19TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN SHAMSHIR , 83cm sharply curved wootz damascus blade, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with Rhinoceros horn grips, contained in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with geometric designs and foliate mounts. The hilt probably contains Rhinoceros horn and therefore any prospective purchaser must comply with CITES regulations regarding export.
£3,000-4,000
275. A LATE 18TH CENTURY CHINESE OR KOREAN STORAGE BOX FOR AN ARMOUR , the stitched leather covered wooden body with conical shaped helmet aperture to the lid, brass handles and mounts. See the Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession no. 16.118.29a-m for an example of the type of armour that would have been stored in such a case.
£200-250
276. A PAIR OF 18TH OR 19TH CENTURY CHINESE BOOTS, of blackened leather with painted Chinese characters to the sides, heavy iron studs to the soles, 42cm high approx. (2)
£100-150
277. A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OR OTTOMAN YATAGHAN , 58.25cm curved fullered blade inlaid with a panel of calligraphy and geometric designs, characteristic walrus hilt with copper mounted coral decoration.
£600-700
278. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY OMANI JAMBIYA , 16cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic white metal hilt finely decorated with flower heads and geometric bands in filigree work, contained in its Al bu Said form scabbard decorated to match with the addition of seven silver mounting rings and its scarce bi knife decorated to match.
£250-300
279. A KOREAN JANGDO OR ORNAMENTAL DAGGER , 6.8cm tapering blade inscribed with characters, white metal rounded section hilt engraved with scrolls and hatched decoration, contained in its white metal sheath decorated to match and with two niello panels each incorporating an applied flower head surrounded by four characters, further characters to hilt and sheath, fitted for a suspension loop, 14cm long over all. (Later suspension loop.)
£650-750
280. A KOREAN JANGDO OR ORNAMENTAL DAGGER , 4.3cm tapering blade (patinated), red stone mounted white metal hilt embossed with scrolling foliage, contained in its sheath decorated to match and with applied white metal and red stone flower heads and leaves, (one stone missing), decorative suspension loop, 11.5cm long over all.
£100-150
281. A 20TH CENTURY CHINESE JIAN OR DOUBLE SWORD, 44.25cm flattened diamond section blades, characteristic brass mounted hilts with wooden grips decorated with calligraphy and dragons, contained in its brass mounted scabbard decorated to match.
£180-220
282. A 19TH CENTURY LARGE BURMESE DHA , 73cm curved flame form blade, characteristic brass hilt decorated with scrolling foliage, flower heads and courtly figures.
£250-350
283. TWO 19TH CENTURY BURMESE DHA , one with 52cm fullered blade, the other with 53cm blade, both with matching hilts of brass embossed with scrolling foliage and geometric designs. (2)
£120-150
284. A SMALL 19TH CENTURY BURMESE DHA , 16cm blade, characteristic plated copper hilt, together with another larger with string and leather wrapped hilt. (2)
£130-150
285. FOUR 19TH CENTURY AND LATER BURMESE DHA , each with plain fullered blades, the largest 18.75cm, characteristic brass mounted wooden hilts, contained in their brass mounted wooden scabbards.
£100-150
286. AN INDIAN KHULA KHUD OR HELMET, the single piece steel skull decorated with courtly scenes and a band of foliage, spike finial, plume holders, fixed nasal bar, camail of butted links.
£180-220
287. A MODERN INDIAN KHULA KHUD, welded to its metal stand, together with two reproduction Roman helmets and a knightly helm. (4)
£80-120
288. A VERY RARE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN RAJPUT FABRIC BODY ARMOUR , of characteristic cummerbund form, the calico coloured body with red silk thread linear decoration, the whole with “thousand nail” border composed of two tramlines infilled with stylised flower heads.
£150-250
289. A FINE LATE 18TH CENTURY MUGHAL SPINACH JADE AND GEM HILTED DAGGER , 20.5cm 19 th Century wootz damascus blade with shallow armour piercing tip, the broad tapering fuller decorated with a panel of calligraphy and a panel of scrolling vines in gold and silver, characteristic hilt of spinach jade decorated to the borders and pommel top with bands of stylised flowers in gold and set with gem stones, contained in its red velvet covered wooden scabbard with gold ribbon trim.
£1,400-1,800
290. A 17 TH CENTURY INDIAN BUBRI DECORATED KHANJAR , 18.5cm slightly curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic hilt with gilded cross guard, the down turned quillons with Yali head terminals, surmounted by two gilded scrolling supports with bud form terminal, the understated carved wooden hilt with reeded sides, the front of the pommel decorated with a single large bubri. Almost certainly Mysor.
£400-500
291. AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN VIJAYANAGARA HOODED KATAR OR DAGGER , 37.5cm multi-fullered blade chiselled with a foliate form to either side of the forte, characteristic hooded hilt with dual baluster grip, the side bars or straps chiselled with borders and foliate sprays, the recurving guard with Yali form terminal, the whole chiselled with broad geometric borders.
£335-465
292. A 17 TH CENTURY INDIAN SIKH MAIL SHIRT, the thigh length short sleeved shirt with padded collar, some repairs to cloth, composed of alternate rows of riveted and solid rings, circular brass armoury tags to either side.
£1,000-1,500
293. A RARE PAIR OF LATE 17 TH CENTURY INDIAN MAIL TROUSERS, of characteristic open backed form, the waist with traces of cloth lining, triangular groin defence, the whole composed of riveted links.
£650-850
294. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SIKH MAIL SHIRT FOR A BOY, the patterned shirt with horizontal linear decoration, composed of butted links, complete with blue and red cloth padded collar. Lahore.
£400-500
AND PLATE ARMOUR , the long sleaved mail shirt composed of riveted links, four square form chest plates with provision for straps, two rectangular side plates to either side, the back principally composed of five columns of overlapping shaped rectangular plates, complete with mail coif with later padded liner.
301. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SPEAR , 23cm flattened diamond section head with raised medial ride and shaped trailing edge, of heavy armour piercing construction, mounted on a wooden haft, together with a further spear haft retaining its late 18th Century Indian spiked foot with gadrooned bulbous base, and a further crude pole-arm of halberd form. (3)
£100-150
302. A SRI LANKAN OR SOUTHERN INDIAN LACQUERED POLE ARM , 10cm leaf-shaped spear head with tapering ring turned collar, 128cm tapering lacquered haft decorated in multi-colours with bands of linear and geometric decoration.
£200-300
303. A LARGE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN AXE , 30.5cm diameter crescent-shaped head pierced and chiselled with scrolling foliage, flowerheads and courtly figures highlighted in yellow metal, the haft mount further inlaid with calligraphy, 50.5cm wooden haft with square section spike finial.
£350-450
304. AN INDIAN TABAR OR AXE , 22.75cm crescent head decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and flower heads highlighted in gold and silver damascene, the fluke, in the form of an open mouthed Makara and decorated to match, tapering square section spike finial, tapering haft with dome form terminal. 82cm over all length.
£350-450
305. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN AXE , the square section curved head profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads in yellow metals, square section spike finial, tapering wooden haft applied with copper flower head rivet washers, turned bun-shaped terminal.
£500-600
306. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN CAST IRON MORTAR , the two-bore three-stage ring turned barrel with incised bands of linear decoration.
£150-200
307. A TURKISH OR INDIAN FLINTLOCK KNEE BLUNDERBUSS, 9.25inch two-stage damascus barrel with flared muzzle and decorated with foliate panels with traces of gold damascene, border engraved lock decorated with scrolling vines and flowerheads, full stocked with scalloped butt and chequered wrist, swivel ramrod.
£400-500
308. A PERCUSSION INDIAN BELT BLUNDERBUSS, 10.25inch two-stage barrel with flared muzzle, traces of original blued finish, plain back action lock, full stocked with steel mounts, belt hook mounted on the left side, steel ramrod with sprung retainer. Of the type believed to have been carried by Palace guards and found in the Jaipur Arsenal.
£250-350
309. A SCARCE 22-BORE INDIAN COMBINATION FLINTLOCK AND MATCHLOCK MUSKET, 50.5inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock of European origin, the full stock with steel mounts to include dual matchlock and flintlock triggers and mounted with a spirally fluted holder for the chained combination pricker and powder scoop, steel ramrod.
£650-750
310. A 22-BORE FLINTLOCK AFGHAN MUSKET, 39.75inch sighted barrel secured by seven brass barrel bands, stepped lock stamped with the East India Company rampant lion emblem and dated 1815 across the tail, full stocked, steel ramrod.
£350-450
311. A 19TH CENTURY 28-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK CARBINE , 22.5inch sighted twostage barrel with ring turned flared muzzle and Jaipur Arsenal marks to the breech, full stocked with copper and steel mounts, steel ramrod.
£80-120
312. A 19TH CENTURY 25-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK LONGGUN , 43.25inch sighted threestage barrel with shaped and flared muzzle, Jaipur Arsenal stamps at the breech, full stocked with steel and copper mounts, steel ramrod.
£80-120
313. A 19TH CENTURY 18-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK LONGGUN , 42.25inch sighted twostage barrel with shaped and flared muzzle, Jaipur Arsenal stamps to the breech, full stocked with steel and copper mounts, steel ramrod.
£80-120
314. A 19TH CENTURY 20-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK LONGGUN , 42.25inch sighted barrel with ring turned and flared muzzle, Jaipur Arsenal stamps to the breech, full stocked with steel and copper mounts.
£80-120
315. A 19TH CENTURY 25-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK LONGGUN , 49.5inch sighted twostage barrel with ring turned foliate chiselled flared muzzle, Jaipur Arsenal stamps to the breech, full stocked with steel and copper mounts.
£80-120
316. A 19TH CENTURY 25-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK LONGGUN , 55.25inch two-stage sighted barrel with circle and dot decoration, ring turned and foliate chiselled flared muzzle, Jaipur Arsenal stamps to the breech, full stocked with steel and copper mounts.
£80-120
317. A 19TH CENTURY 28-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK LONGGUN , 57inch sighted two-stage barrel with ring turned and foliate chiselled muzzle, Jaipur Arsenal stamps to the forte, full stocked with steel and copper mounts.
£80-120
318. AN UNUSUAL MASSIVE LATE 19TH CENTURY ZULU WARRIOR’S SHIELD CIRCA 1870, possibly iNdlondlo regiment, a veteran one, of brown and white cowhide, 145cm high. Slight wear to the hide in places.
£750-850
319. A ZULU WARRIOR’S SET OF WEAPONS CIRCA 1870, comprising a stabbing assegai with wide 37cm blade bound with leather cord, wooden haft with flared end, 131cm long over all, a throwing assegai, 114cm long over all, a further throwing assegai. the wooden haft with flared end.,120.5cm long over all, and a good quality two-tone hardwood knobkerrie or club, 66cm long, all on a later wooden stand. (4)
£650-750
320. A 19TH CENTURY ZULU WARRIOR’S KNOBKERRIE CIRCA 1870 OR EARLIER , a very rare variant type with almost flat offset head with a flat headed nail in centre of top, depressions on top and lower side for snuff taking before going in to battle, haft centre bound round old dark metal studs in either side, iron wood, with good patina, 61cm long. Haft cracked and bound round with old brass wire.
£300-350
321. A 19TH CENTURY ZULU WARRIOR’S KNOBKERRIE CIRCA 1870, a scarce example, dark iron wood, with a good patina, round offset head, depressions on top and lower side for snuff taking before going in to battle, haft centre bound round with dark leather, 71cm long.
£250-300
322. A 19TH CENTURY SUDANESE BEJA
DAGGER CIRCA 1880, 23cm double sided curved blade, dark brown carved hardwood X shaped silver wire bound hilt, contained in its tooled brown leather scabbard with silver coloured mounts, together with a good quality Sudanese arm dagger, 24cm double edged blade, dark hardwood grip with decorative silver strip and silver wire binding, contained in its tooled brown leather and snakeskin scabbard. Both found by Lt. Colonel F.M. Hext after the Battle of Tamai. (2)
£280-320
323. A 19TH CENTURY SUDANESE BEJA
DAGGER CIRCA 1880, hook shaped double sided blade, black hardwood X shaped silver wire bound hilt, contained in its tooled brown leather scabbard, together with a smaller Sudanese arm dagger with 14cm double edged blade and turned wooden grip with leather arm ring, contained in its tooled brown leather and snakeskin scabbard. Both found by Lt. Colonel F.M. Hext after the Battle of Tamai. (2)
£280-320
324. A GOOD SUDANESE CHIEF’S MASSIVE KASKARA OR SWORD, wide 94cm double edged blade, the grip wrapped in silver coloured sheeting depicting shooting stars, large cartwheel pommel engraved with foliage, contained in its tooled brown leather scabbard with silver coloured chape and suspension rings, with matching leather shoulder belt, together with the original owner’s leather woven sash. Found by Lt. Colonel F.M. Hext after the Battle of Tamai. (3)
£450-650
325. A RARE SUDANESE BEJA THROWING STICK , of curved boomerang style, 100cm long over all. These were held in the right hand of a Beja warrior along with his sword and were thrown at the enemy’s head to confuse him before closing in for the kill. found by Lt. Colonel F.M. Hext after the Battle of Tamai.
£250-300
326. TRIBAL ART: AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL THROWING CLUB , 67.5cm body with swollen tapering tip, the stone carved haft with tapered foot, this with narrow stone chipped grip, believed to be South East Queensland area, together with two 19 th Century and earlier powder flasks, the first heart shaped and of leather over wood, showing typical 17th Century Italian characteristics though probably tribal, the second Moroccan in style. (3)
£40-60
327. TRIBAL ART: A MASSIM CLUB, TROBRIAND ISLANDS, PAPUA NEW GUINEA , the tapering blade carved with typical decoration of panels of S scrolls opposing stylized waves, lines and zigzag band, slightly flared handle with zizag carved and pierced dome form pommel, 61cm long.
£300-400
328. A GOOD SUDANESE BEJA HIDE SHIELD, of circular form with large central boss to accomodate the hand, 63cm diameter. Found by Lt. Colonel F.M. Hext after the Battle of Tamai.
£150-250
329. A TRIBAL LONG CLUB , possibly Australian, the natural form root ball head with long haft and V-form end pierced for a thong, some worm, 90.5cm long.
£40-60
330. A FIJIAN ULA OR THROWING CLUB , of traditional form with good patina, the bulbous head embedded with a tooth, zigzag engraving to the end of the handle, 40cm long.
£350-450
331. OF TRIBAL ART INTEREST: a good oversized Zulu knobkerrie, spherical head on short slightly flared haft of solid proportions, 45cm long, together with an axe, possibly of the Shona tribe, 30.5cm head with upturned fluke and circle and dot decoration, wire bound and studded wooden haft, 49.5cm long. (2)
£180-220
332. AN AFRICAN SPEAR , 35.5cm leaf-shaped head with raised medial ridge, natural form polished wooden haft, spiked steel foot.
£30-50
and beaked head.
£600-700
AN AFRICAN TRIBAL HARDWOOD HEADREST OR PILLOW, .of tapering form with dished top and circular base, 16cm high.
£100-150
335. AN AFRICAN TRIBAL CARVED HARDWOOD FIGURAL HEADREST OR PILLOW, the long shaped dished top with a man’s head to one end, supported on two turned legs to one end and a single turned leg to the other with hoof foot and leather hand grip, 22.5cm high x 59cm long.
£200-250
336. A COLLECTION OF KAROMOJONG TRIBAL ARTIFACTS, to include two hide shields with wooden spines and hand holds to the rear, together with a bow and arrow and spears. Parcel.
£100-200
337. A NORTH AMERICAN PLAINS STYLE TOMAHAWK , 19.5cm head incorporating a blade to one side and a pipe to the other, brass studded wooden haft with brass mouthpiece to the end, 47cm long over all. See Tomahawk Pipe Axes, Baldwin, p.41 and Tomahawks & Frontiersmen Belt Axes, Hartzer & Knowles, p.200.
£750-800
338. AN UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY NATIVE AMERICAN TRADE PIPE TOMAHAWK , 16cm head opposing brass pipe bowl in the form of a Toby jug, plain 51.5cm wooden haft, ring turned at the end and with wooden mouthpiece.
£150-250
339. A 19TH CENTURY TOUAREG DAGGER , 17.5cm fullered blade with incised decoration at the forte, characteristic white metal mounted wooden hilt, contained in its leather and white metal scabbard decorated with geometric designs.
£180-220
340. A CRISP HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY OFFICER’S DIRK , 28cm clean fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted carved basket weave wooden hilt set with brass studs, the mounts chased with thistle heads and leaves, the pommel set with a faceted stone, in its white metal mounted black leather scabbard, decorated to match, the upper mount set with the regimental badge, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match.
£800-1,200
341. A 79TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (THE QUEEN’S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS) SCOTTISH OFFICER’S DIRK , 30.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge by Buckmaster, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher’s 79, battle honours and a stand of arms, pitted, characteristic carved basket weave wooden hilt with gilt mounts decorated with thistles and oak leaves, the pommel set with a stone, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with gilt mounts decorated to match, the upper mount with centered 79, complete with bi-knife and fork, decorated to match. Scabbard worn and parted with leather lacking to the reverse, fork stuck in socket.
£600-800
342. A BLACK WATCH OFFICER’S DIRK AND SGIAN DUBH ENSEMBLE , the dirk with 27.5cm clean fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic carved basket weave wooden hilt set with brass studs, thistle mounts, the pommel set with a faceted orange stone, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with thistle mounts, the throat applied with the figure of St Andrew and a saltire, complete with companion knife and fork and matching sgean dubh. (2)
£1,500-2,000
343. A SCOTTISH PIPER’S DIRK OF THE SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS, 30cm blade with faceted back edge, etched with scrolling thistles and a maker’s panel for Robert Mole & Sons, Ordnance stamp to the forte, characteristic carved basket weave wooden hilt set with brass studs, steel pommel embossed with a crown, contained in its steel mounted
leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with thistles and regimental markings.
£350-450
344. AN ORDNANCE MARKED BLACK WATCH SGIAN DUBH, 9cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic carved basket weave wooden hilt set with brass studs and the figure of St Andrew bearing a saltire, thistle decorated brass mounts, the pommel set with an orange coloured stone, contained in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard the upper mount struck with a crown over GR.
£200-300
£1,100-1,200
347. AN INTERESTING VICTORIAN DIRK , 25.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, etched with scrolling foliage and owner’s initials JWBB, white metal mounted hilt with natural stag’s horn grip, pommel lacking, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard.
£100-150
£130-150
VOLUNTEER OFFICER’S DIRK , 30cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, decorated with scrolling foliage and thistles, characteristic carved basket weave wooden hilt with thistle decorated plated brass mounts, the grip set with brass studs, contained in its plated brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with St Andrew and a saltire and an elephant, complete with companion knife and fork. Bright blade with small patches of staining.
£600-800
A FATHER AND SON GARNITURE OF PATTERN 1828 BASKET HILTED
BROADSWORDS, the largest with 82.5cm double fullered blade by Lecki Graham & Co of Glasgow, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal cypher, and maker’s panel, regulation plated hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart-pierced junction plate saltire pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, red faced chamois liner, contained in its steel mounted black leather scabbard, together with its companion example, for a boy, with 55cm fullered blade. (2)
£800-1,200
350. A ROYAL SCOTS PIPER’S DIRK , 30cm fullered blade with faceted back edge. characteristic carved basket weave wooden hilt with thistle decorated white metal mounts, the pommel applied with the regimental badge, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, complete with bi-knife and fork decorated to match.
£350-450
351. A LATE 19TH CENTURY CHILD’S DIRK , 15cm clipped back blade, characteristic carved basket weave wooden hilt, chased white metal mounts decorated with thistles, the pommel set with a faceted orange stone, contained in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, decorated to match, the upper mount with maker’s name of Forysth of Glasgow and Edinburgh. Bi-knife and fork lacking.
£200-265
352. A 92ND REGIMENT OF FOOT (GORDON HIGHLANDER’S OFFICER’S DIRK , 31.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge and traces of etched decoration, characteristic hilt with carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs, chiselled thistle and foliate white metal mounts with openwork acanthus pommel. Stone and scabbard lacking.
£150-200
353. A SCARCE SGIAN DUBH FOR A CHILD, 6cm blade engraved with a thistle and leaf motif to either side, characteristic carved basket weave wooden hilt set with brass studs, white metal mounts engraved with Celtic bands, the pommel set with a faceted orange stone, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with white metal mounts decorated with thistles. Split to side of scabbard.
£230-300
354. A SGIAN DUBH, 9.5cm blade by Henry Clegg & Sons, natural stags horn grip, silver pommel cap set with a stone, white metal mounted leather scabbard, together with an HLI glengarry badge and a modern copper pistol flask.
£100-165
355. A SILVER MOUNTED SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH , 9.25cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, maker’s name of CELTIC ART, characteristic basket weave hilt with hallmarked silver mounts decorated with Celtic imagery, openwork pommel set with a faceted orange stone, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with silver mounts decorated to match.
£165-230
356. A MILITARY SPORRAN IN THE 18TH CENTURY STYLE , the buff leather body applied with white metal clan and regimental badges, the brass cantle with circle and dot decoration, the interior with various ink stamps and dated 1968. Hinge detached.
£130-200
357. A SCOTTISH TARGE IN THE 18TH CENTURY STYLE , 50cm diameter brown tooled leather covered body with embossed brass decorative mounts, six bosses around a central boss and studwork decoration, the reverse suede covered and with arm braces.
£200-265
358. A BRACE OF SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED SWORDS, each with 79.5cm double fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, characteristic plated hilts composed of flattened bars united by heart-pierced junction plates, red faced chamois liners, tassels, contained in their plated steel scabbards, rust spotting. (2)
£300-400
359. AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN PAPPENHEIMER RAPIER , 93.5cm flattened diamond section hollow ground blade, engraved with scrolling foliage SPES MEA EST DEO, above an oval containing the figure of a Saint surrounded by indistinct inscription NEMO? CONTRA NOS * SI DEUS PRO NOBIS* surmounting a further illegible inscription, and an inlaid brass plaque, to the other side SOLI DEO GLORIA above Saint surrounded by *TA PRO PATRIA VERITATEM D* surmounting ME FECIT SOLINGN, this in turn surmounting an inlaid brass plaque incised X ME FECIT XX XX SOLINGN X, characteristic hilt composed of two small lower looping side guards, opposing upturned pierced guards decorated with circle and star forms, laterally recurved quillons, D-shaped knuckle guard with two scrolling supports, faceted tapering pommel, wire bound grip with turks’ heads. Dating to the Thirty Years War.
£1,500-2,500
360. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S RAPIER , 97cm flattened diamond section four-stage blade, fullered virtually to the tip, the forte inlaid in copper PETER MUNSTEN ME FECIT SOLINGEN and dated ANNO 1616, characteristic chiselled and pierced hilt, the guard decorated with sea serpents and bearded faces, recurved crossguard, D-shaped knuckle bow with two scroll supports, foliate chiselled pommel, copper wire bound fluted grip with turks’ heads. Peter Munsten the Elder operated circa 1591-1627. Hilt has been apart to brightly polish the blade.
£1,300-1,500
361. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S RAPIER , 77.5cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with the Stuart arms, indistinct maker’s name and a series of birds atop foliate sprays, the pierced oval guards decorated with scrolling foliage and a mirrored depiction of the Crucifixion, D-shaped knuckle guard decorated with the busts of Charles and Henrietta, two scroll supports, the ovoid pommel decorated to match, copper wire bound grip with turk’s heads. Circa 1645.
£850-950
362. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CAVALRY OFFICER’S SILVER ENCRUSTED BACK SWORD, 81.5cm triple fullered blade incised JOHANNES WUNDES GLORIA to either side in the central fuller, further struck with a deep King’s Head mark to either side, characteristic hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow and spherical pommel, solid iron grip, the whole inset with silver pellets within silver linear borders. See The Price Guide to Antique Edged Weapons by Southwick Pg 93 Fig. 240 for a similar hilt.
£400-500
363. A VERY RARE 17 TH CENTURY NCO’S OR TROOPER’S MORTUARY HILTED SWORD, 84cm clean fullered blade incised with the Passau running wolf stamp, tip of blade rounded, characteristic basket hilt, the lower guard chiselled with foliage, D-shaped knuckle guard united to the side bars by lateral bars, some losses, spirally fluted leather covered grip, spherical pommel, the whole with original blackened finish and traces of gilt decoration, contained in its very rare leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Provenance: Nostell.
£850-950
364. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 81.75cm double fullered blade with scalloped crescent decoration along one edge and incised SOLINGEN, characteristic hilt composed of flattened square section bars with incised tramline decoration, the whole united by heart and circle pierced junction plates, the bars resting in a groove beneath the saltire incised conical pommel, wooden grip, chamois liner. Circa 1715. For a sword with similar scalloped decoration to the blade see no.135 Swords and The Sorrows: An Exhibition to Commemorate the Jacobite Rising of 1745 and the Battle of Culloden. See also Scottish Swords and Dirks by Wallace no.39.
£1,500-2,500
A LATE 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CAVALRY OFFICER’S BRASS HILTED SWORD, 92cm flattened diamond section hollow ground blade, characteristic hilt, the solid cast oval side guards decorated with scrolls and classical figures of warriors to the underside and inside, upturned quillon, D-shaped knuckle guard decorated with a Roman bust at the mid point, two short supporting side bars, spherical pommel decorated to match, wire bound grip with turks’ heads.
£500-700
366. AN ENGLISH CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD CIRCA 1680, 78.5cm fullered blade, characteristic North European cavalry hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard with two scroll supports, the solid looping side guards with traces of gilt finish, decorated with scrolling foliage and two female forms bearing urns of wine, flattened bun-shaped pommel, wire bound grip with turk’s heads. See ’London SilverHilted Swords’, p.274, plate 9, for a similar, but slightly later silver version by Richard Fuller, HM London.
£650-750
367. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY SHOTLEY BRIDGE MATROSSES BRASS HILTED HANGER , 68.5cm slightly curved fullered blade broadening towards the tip incised with the Shotley Bridge fox mark to either side, characteristic cast brass hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and dragons to either side, the pommel in the form of the head of a mythical beast, shell guard decorated with a grotesque mask, D-shaped knuckle bow. Circa 1692. See European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London, p.28, pl.67c. £300-400
368. A SCARCE MID 18TH CENTURY ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS HANGER , 70cm slightly curved fullered blade incised with the running wolf or fox mark and the initials SH for Samuel Harvey, regulation brass hilt with heart-shaped guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, the cast brass grip decorated to either side with crowned Prince of Wales’ feathers, banner form motto ICH DIEN, the whole surmounting the white Hannoverian horse, spherical pommel. Circa 1750. £500-700
N 18TH CENTURY FIRST ROYAL
gilt
original
370. AN 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm incurved triangular section colichemarde blade with traces of scrolling foliate decoration, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow bearing London silver hallmarks for Joseph Clare 1755, the upturned guard pierced with stands of arms and an anchor, the pommel decorated to match, silver wire bound grip. Neat repair to knuckle bow.
£500-600
371. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY SMALL SWORD
FOR A BOY, 60m flattened diamond section blade indistinctly signed in the short central fuller, characteristic brass hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow and spherical pommel, gilt wire bound grip with turk’s heads. Circa 1690
£300-400
372. AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD, 78.5cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage and strapwork at the forte, characteristic hilt with upturned shell guard, the D-shaped knuckle guard with maker’s stamp HB (Henry Bodker), spherical pommel, plain wooden grip. Circa 1730. See London Silver Hilted
£300-400
373. AN 18TH CENTURY GERMAN OR RUSSIAN BAROQUE HILTED SMALL SWORD, 71cm triangular section incurved blade with traces of original blued and gilt and etched decoration, characteristic gilt hilt with upturned shell guard with scalloped decoration, D-shaped spirally fluted knuckle bow, the gilt pommel and grip decorated to match. Circa 1750.
£250-350
374. AN 18TH CENTURY GERMAN BAROQUE HILTED SMALL SWORD, 80.5cm flattened diamond section blade profusely decorated with the Holy Roman Electors, named as the Elector of Saxonia, Elector of Brandenburg, Elector of the Palantine, Elector of the Tyrol, Elector of Bavaria etc with traces of gilt highlights, characteristic gilt hilt with upturned shell guard decorated with warriors and cherubs amidst stands of arms, D-shaped knuckle guard and spherical pommel decorated to match, silver wire bound grip.
£250-350
375. AN ENGLISH SMALL SWORD C.1696-7, 70cm blade the central fuller decorated with 1*1*1*1, brass hilt with shell guards decorated with mythical figures, similarly decorated brass pommel, brass wire bound grip. Blade with pitting and staining. See London Silver-Hilted Swords, page 277, plate 20, for a similar silver version.
£550-650
376. A MID 18TH CENTURY INFANTRY HANGER , 56.5cm fullered blade stamped with a fleur de lys to either side, regulation brass hilt with heartshaped guard incised 1 over 41, D-shaped knuckle bow with two scroll supports, spirally fluted brass grip. No scabbard.
£250-350
377. A LATE 18TH CENTURY GERMAN COMBINATION HUNTING HANGER AND PISTOL , 57cm blade, characteristic brass hilt with shell guard, reeded shaped wooden grip, the forte affixed with a cannon barrelled pistolet, the action engraved RICHTER. Action works on FC and HC, tip of blade rounded.
£500-700
378. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH HANGER CIRCA 1680, 57cm long, deeply struck with the London maker’s mark of a half moon and three stars of Thomas Squire (working from October, 1677 onwards), characteristic brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, the pommel cap decorated with a hound chasing a stag, natural stag’s horn grip with vacant brass plaque. Shell guard lacking.
£350-450
379. AN 18TH CENTURY HUNTING HANGER , 59cm curved fullered blade with saw backed edge, characteristic brass hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow and natural stag’s horn grip.
£180-220
380. A GOOD EARLY 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER HILTED HANGER OR SWORD, 54c, fullered blade stamped IS or SI to either side, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow and down turned shield-shaped guard decorated with a Classical allegorical couple, this Classical theme featured on the bow (indistinct London marks) and pommel, reeded tapering polished horn grip, contained in its silver mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the frog hook stamped ER (Edward Ravens, New St., Covent Garden, London). Circa 1700. See London Silver Hilted Swords Pg 203.
£500-600
381. AN 18TH CENTURY IRISH SILVER HILTED HANGER OR SWORD, 57cm triple fullered blade, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow with Dublin silver hallmarks (date letter indistinct), down turned shield-shaped guard, natural stag’s horn grip, contained in its silver mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Circa 1740. Scarce to find a Dublin marked example.
£500-600
382. AN 18TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER HILTED HANGER OR SWORD, 59cm curved fullered blade decorated with classical imagery, Royal arms and the motto Vive le Roi to either side, characteristic hilt with recurved guard and Paris marks for 1777, reeded ebonised grip. An old note attached suggests “This type of sword was widely carried by French Naval officer’s during the American War of Independence and may have been captured by the British.
£450-550
383. AN ENGLISH ALL STAG’S HORN HILTED HANGER OR SWORD, 50cm double fullered blade incised FERARA to either side, scarce hilt with natural stag’s horn crossguard and grip with domed white metal pommel and end caps. Circa 1680.
£450-550
384. AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER HILTED HANGER OR SWORD, 57cm double fullered blade, characteristic hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow and down turned reeded shell guard, the former stamped IB or JB (John Bailey, J. Bennett or J. Bully), the hilt decorated to match the guard, reeded ebonised tapering grip with silver inserts. Circa 1730. See London Silver Hilted Swords P. 39, 45 and 59.
£450-550
385. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER HILTED HANGER OR SWORD, 41.75cm curved blade deeply stamped to either with the King’s Head mark, characteristic silver hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow with down turned oval guard, stamped IR (John or Joseph Reason, Hart St, Covent Garden, London circa 1700) the latter decorated with the mask of The Green Man and flanked with cherubs, natural
stag’s horn grip, the pommel embossed with a profile bust of a Roman Emperor. Circa 1700. Hangers of this form were favoured by Naval Officers and Gentlemen. See Naval Swords by Annis P. 25 for a picture of Admiral Benbow bearing a similar hanger.
£450-550
386. AN ENGLISH ALL STAG’S HORN HILTED HANGER OR SWORD, 44cm curved blade struck with a deep Punchinello mark to either side, scarce hilt with the grip and crossguard composed of natural stag’s horn with white metal pommel and end caps. Circa 1680.
£350-450
387. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH SILVER HILTED SHORT HANGER OR SWORD, 34.5cm curved blade deeply stamped to either side with the King’s Head mark, silver hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, the ferrule stamped WS (probably William Salter of London), natural pronounced stag’s horn grip. Circa 1675. See London Silver Hilted Swords Pg 216 which refers a similar sword in the Victoria & Albert Museum also stamped WS on the ferrule.
£350-450
388. AN EMBOSSED CLOSE HELMET IN THE EARLY 17 TH CENTURY MANNER , the two-piece skull with raised roped comb, chased and embossed with grimacing faces, the skull embossed and chased with knights on horseback in battle amidst a castellated mountainous landscape, the visor with elongated sights and drawn out to a point, decorated to match and with roped extremities, the upper bevor pierced with circular breaths to either side and similarly decorated to match, the lower bevor decorated with stands of arms and laurel wreaths, the neck guard embossed with a broad gully with scrolling foliage on a stippled ground and a further stand of arms to the front. £4,000-6,000
with angels and laurel wreaths flanking the head of Minerva, the lower visor decorated to match with Roman Gods and Roman courtly scenes, the bevor and gorget decorated in a similar fashion with bands of scrolling foliage, serpents and birds.
£2,000-3,000
390. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CLOSE HELMET OF TOTENKOPF OR SAVOYARD FORM, the two-piece riveted siege-weight skull, with roped decoration to the seam, single incised border line, the pivoting peak with turned edge and struck with a winged skull form maker’s mark, the pivoting face defence secured by a hook and eye to the right side, the collar with turned roped edge, traces of original blacked finish to the inside of the collar. Circa 1640. See European Armour in the Tower of London, plate CVII for a similar example.
£1,500-2,000
391. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CLOSE HELMET OF TOTENKOPF OR SAVOYARD TYPE , the two-piece riveted light weight skull with radiating ribs, the pivoting peak with turned edge and struck with a winged skull form maker’s mark, pivoting peaked visor, face defence pierced with breaths to either side, the lower face defence secured by a hook and eye to the right side, the collar with turned edge, plume holder to the rear, original blacked finish over all. Small perforation to the left side of the skull, nibbling and losses to the peak and collar and one contemporary repair to the latter. Circa 1620. See European Armour in the Tower of London, plate CVII for a similar example. £1,300-1,500
A 16TH CENTURY GERMAN MUNICH TOWN GUARD MORION OR HELMET, the twopiece skull with tall roped comb, the sides embossed with a fler-de-lys, the base of the skull with eight of its ten fancy foliate brass rivets, sharply down turned brim drawn out to a peak at either end and with crimped turned brim, retains good traces of original blacked finish. Circa 1580. Small area of lamination and parting to the comb.
£800-900
A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD PIKEMAN’S POT, the two-piece skull with raised turned comb, rivet decoration to the base of the skull, downturned broad brim with turned edge and struck with the inventory stamp of JRII. Circa 1645, retains most of its black protective finish to the inside. Small split to the skull. See Pg 19 The London Armourer’s of the 17th Century for a discussion about this stamp’s retrospective use as an indicator of its presence in the Tower of London.
£750-850
ITALIAN CABASET, the single piece skull composed of alternately polished and black varnished panels, chiselled with a large heraldic crest to the front, depicting a running horse, spirally fluted and roped brass plume holder to the rear, down turned rim with turned edge, set with brass rivets, this mirrored at the base of the skull, struck with an indistinct mark to the brim. Circa 1580. See European Armour in the Tower of London, plate CIII for a similar example.
£500-700
396. A LATE 16TH CENTURY GERMAN BLACK AND WHITE BREAST PLATE AND TASSET ENSEMBLE , comprising breastplate with shallow raised medial ridge drawn down to the flare skirt, turned neck and arm apertures, broad polished section to the ridge and two angled out from the skirt, the remainder with original blacked finish, together with its matching pair of tassets composed of five simulated lames with turned edges and decorated to match.
£600-800
398. A 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN CABASET HELMET IN THE SPANISH FASHION, single-piece almond-shaped skull with stalk finial, shallow gulleyed brim with turned edge, thirteen foliate washered rivets, pierced for mounting at the rear.
£500-600
399. A LATE 15TH CENTURY STYLE GERMAN VISORED SALET IN THE GOTHIC MANNER , the skull with shallow comb tapering of the drawn out peaked neck guard, domed brass rivets, the pivoting visor with raised comb to match, the lower edge of the single elongated eye slit drawn out to a peak and shaped and flared down to the chin.
£300-400
£500-600
402. AN ITALIAN EMBOSSED SHIELD IN THE MILANESE RENAISSANCE STYLE , the 19.5 inch dished steel body embossed with societal figures, scrolling vines and foliage, central fluted spike finial with stepped base and foliate foot, domed foliate brass rivets. 19 th Century.
£300-400
403. A PAIR OF 17 TH CENTURY STYLE LEATHER CAVALIER’S BOOTS, thigh height with stitched seams and hobnailed leather soles, 68cm high approx. (2)
£400-600
404. A GOOD 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN BOAR SPEAR , the 30cm leaf-shaped head with raised medial ridge to either side and with scalloped and shaped trailing edge, flared square section collar, pivoting shaped brace, mounted on its original square section haft with faceted joints, spirally fluted braided leather grip, brass foliate rivet washers.
£800-1,200
405. A 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN BOAR SPEAR , the 24.5cm leaf-shaped head with pronounced medial ridge, flared square section collar, mounted on its original haft chip-carved to resemble briar wood and provide grip, leather thong fore-grip secured by studs.
£800-1,200
406. A 16TH CENTURY ENGLISH BILL OR POLE-ARM , 49cm crescent form head with flattened spike finial and conical collar wooden haft. Circa 15101520. 130cm over all length.
£500-600
407. AN EARLY 16TH CENTURY ENGLISH GISARME OR POLEARM , 27cm sharply curved face or blade the spiked base fluke set at right angles and with further angular spike mounted on its original, wooden haft. Weapons of this style were carried by the locally raised troops during the Wars of the Roses which defeated the invading Scottish army at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. See ‘Le Armi in Asta’, p.121 (2) for a similar example of c.1500. A style of bill that appears to be unique to England. 201cm over all length.
£400-600
408. A 16TH CENTURY ENGLISH DOUBLE FACED BILL OR POLE-ARM , 40cm double head with hooked top to either side, spike finial, mounted on a later wooden haft. Circa 1510-1520. An extremely rare pattern, widely used by locally raised troops during the Wars of the Roses. A style of bill that appears to be unique to England. 220cm over all length.
£400-600
409. A LATE 16TH OR EARLY 17 TH CENTURY ITALIAN HALBERD, 21cm shaped crescent head with down turned fluke with armour piercing tip, 39cm flattened diamond section spike, reinforcing straps, later wooden haft. 225cm over all.
£400-600
410. AN EARLY 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN RONCONE OR POLEARM, 85cm head with principal hook, short spike fluke surmounting twin spike lugs, the whole surmounted by a flattened diamond section spike, short wooden haft. Of the type purchased for Henry VIII’s army, examples of which are now in Tower & Royal Armouries, Leeds. See ‘Le Armi in Asta’, p.265 (13), for a similar example of Circa 1500. See also ‘Henry VIII’s Army ’ by Paul Cornish, 1987, plate A, fig.3. 118cm over all length.
£350-450
411. A 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN CORSEQUE OR POLEARM, 69cm curved double head with armour piercing spike terminals, one circular stamp with winged bird centered and a further crown surmounted with a cross(?), long flattened diamond section spike finial mounted on its shaped original wooden haft with traces of original cloth covering towards the head, spiked foot. See ‘Le Armi in Asta’, p.124, for a similar example Circa 1500. 244cm over all length.
£500-600
412. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD BREAST AND BACK PLATE , the shotproof breast plate with raised medial ridge and shallow flared skirt, turned neck and arm apertures, the former stamped just below with the mark of the London Armourers and the maker’s mark IN, main shot proof indentation, further pistol ball indentation, mounting holes and patched repair, together with its companion back plate with turned edges and flared skirt, also struck with the helmeted A mark of the London Armourer’s Company, perforations and large hole. (2) The helmeted A stamp is representative of the London Armourer’s Company 1649-1660.
£600-800
413. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD BACK PLATE BY RICHARD RATHBONE OR RICHARD RAY, the shaped plate with turned neck and arm
apertures and shallow flared skirt, the back of the collar stamped RR, retains remnants of original buff leather straps, one complete with original buckle. See Richardson The London Armourers of the 17th Century, pg 72 and 73 for illustrations and details of this maker’s mark.
£750-850
414. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD HARQUEBUSIER’S HELMET, the two piece skull with overlapped and riveted seam, hinged visor drawn out to a peak and with face guard composed of three square section bars drawn down to a turned finial, scrolling S-bar inserts, the neck guard of three simulated lames, perforations to edge, together with another similar with raised comb, the visor lacking the three-bar face guard, the neck guard of three simulated lames and indistinct maker’s stamp, both lacking their ear-defences. (2)
£600-800
415. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD REAR NECK PLATE , the shaped body with turned edge and narrow shallow gulley.
£150-250
416. A CLOSE HELMET FOR THE TOURNEY IN THE SOUTH GERMAN MANNER , the folded single piece skull riveted to the broad stepped raised medial ridge, the latter with incised geometric borders, radiating ribbed reinforces with scrolling foliage decoration, the whole engraved with foliate tendrils, the hinged visor with narrow linear vision slots or breaths decorated to match, faceted tapering lifter operating the large foliate bossed hinges. 19th Century. £1,000-1,500
417. AN EARLY OTTOMAN BUCKLER OR SHIELD, 26.5cm iron body of flattened domed form and with turned rim, one perforation. Believed to be from the St. Irene Armoury.
£120-180
418. AN EARLY OTTOMAN BUCKLER OR SHIELD, 23.5cm iron body with turned rim, applied cross-shaped central mount with trefoil terminals mounted with four shot spikes and one larger central spike, formed metal grip to the inside. Believed to be from the St. Irene Armoury.
£120-180
419. A 13TH CENTURY KNIGHTLY SWORD, 83cm broadsword blade with a single fuller to either side for half of its length incised with cross-forms to either side, these inlaid in gold, characteristic broad crossguard drawn out to spatulate terminals, the tang with double maker’s stamp, octagonal pommel further struck to either side with a circular stamp with cross-form centred. See Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000-1550 A.D. by David Petty for further details, published by Dave Watson Solutions. £6,000-7,000
A GOOD INLAID VIKING SWORD OF , 77cm fullered broadsword blade, the hilt with spatulate form crossguard swelling towards the terminals, chiselled with celtic strapwork and inlaid in white metals, the lobed pommel with broad lower band inlaid and decorated to match the crossguard, the upper element composed of five graduating lobes separated with narrow white metal bands, each lobe decorated to match. See Viking Era Swords by David Petty for further details, published by Dave Watson Solutions.
Provenance: 77
£6,000-7,000
421. A KNIGHTLY SWORD, 86cm sharply tapering broadsword blade with short central fuller, incised with a running wolf motif to either side, this inlaid in copper, characteristic hilt, the sharply flattened crossguard with broad spatulate terminals, the tang with star or wheel form maker’s mark, disc pommel with incised linear border. See Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000-1550 A.D. by David Petty for further details, published by Dave Watson Solutions. £5,000-6,000
422. A GERMAN EXECUTIONER’S SWORD OR SWORD OF JUSTICE , 84.5cm blade of characteristic form with squared off tip, the short central fuller etched 16. VIVAT JUSTICIA. 34 to one side and SOLI. DEO. GLORIA to the other, characteristic hilt, the crossguard with swelling faceted terminals, tapering octagonal cushioned pommel, leather wrapped cord bound grip with scalloped collars. The forte double struck with a crowned profile bust.
£5,000-6,000
423. A KNIGHTLY TWO-HANDED SWORD, 92.75cm sharply tapering flattened diamond section blade, broad square section crossguard slightly swelling towards the terminals, octagonal flattened pommel with shallow central circular recess with vestiges of a motif. Black painted over all.
£4,500-5,500
424. A 13TH CENTURY FRENCH GOLD HILTED DAGGER , 13.5cm blade in excavated condition, the hilt of baluster form with stepped hexagonal guard.
£3,000-4,000
425. A 17 TH CENTURY ITALIAN ALL STEEL STILETTO OR DAGGER , 21.5cm flattened diamond section blade with double fullered pierced forte, characteristic turned steel hilt with baluster grip. See ‘European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London’ plate 98 for a selection of these daggers. Cleaned bright.
£500-600
426. AN 18TH CENTURY GERMAN CROSSBOW, the fruitwood stock set with bone and ivory plaques decorated with foliate and floral forms, chevron engraved sighting flap, 20inch steel with braided string, scroll trigger guard with border and foliate engraved decoration. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference EEVR97DT
£1,000-1,500
427. A 16TH CENTURY GERMAN NUREMBERG BLACK AND WHITE BREAST PLATE , the chest plate with raised medial ridge, drawn out to a sharp point, chased with linear and scalloped decoration with a blacked ground, the neck with turned and roped edge, the arm apertures with articulated and roped plates, the flared skirt with over plate, decorated to match. Circa 1580.
£1,000-1,500
428. AN MID 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD CAVALRY ARMOUR ENSEMBLE , comprising lobster tailed pot the two-piece skull with shallow turned comb, the neckguard of three simulated lames, shallow gulley with turned edge, the rounded peak or visor with similar gulley and turned edge,
adjustable nasal bar, pierced ear defences, together with its companion breast and back plates, the former with raised medial ridge drawn down to a shallow peak, linear decoration about the rounded neck and arm apertures, struck with an N over 139 over RR3 for the Commonwealth, the back plate struck with an armourer’s mark flanked by N and A for the Commonwealth, re-leathered straps, and complete with its bridle gauntlet, the upper aperture with turned edge and linear engraved decoration tapering down to the articulated hand defence composed of five articulated lames terminating in the knuckle plate. Mounted on its wooden display frame.
£2,800-3,200
429. A GOOD 19TH CENTURY SHIELD OF ARMS IN THE NORTH EUROPEAN FASHION, probably the work of Ernst Schmidt, the velvet covered shield-shaped oak frame mounted with a pair of etched articulated gauntlets, an Italian stiletto, a German left hand dagger, a pierced Saxon axe, a Travancore axe and an Italian Bec de Corbin or pole arm. 98cm high.
£800-930
430. A LATE 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN STONE BOW, the 27inch span steel struck with a clear armour of spade form, the curved stock carved with geometric designs, the tiller with flattened bun-shaped turned terminal, lever trigger, fixed post sights. See VenationesStradanus for similar examples used for hunting birds.
£350-450
431. A SMALL COLLECTION OF VIKING AXE HEADS, each double faced or edged, the largest with 9.5cm face, the smallest with 4cm face. Excavated condition. (4)
£300-500
432. A PAIR OF ITALIAN GAUNTLETS IN THE 17 TH CENTURY STYLE , turned and roped cuffs with narrow gullies and raised medial ridges, five lame articulated hands, hinged thumb defences, multi lame articulated fingers. (2)
£700-800
433. A 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN POLEARM HEAD, in excavated condition, together with a further modified polearm head with armourer’s stamp and a trident head. (3)
£120-145
434. A CARVED LIMED OAK FIGURE OF A KNIGHT, standing in plumed helmet and armour, holding his sword before him, on square plinth base, traces of painted decoration, 32.5cm high over all.
£200-300
435. A GOOD COPY OF AN EARLY HELMET IN THE NORMAN MANNER , together with an assortment of copy arm and leg defences, and a back plate. All from Whites and the latter adapted to accommodate a hunch in the manner of Richard III.
£200-265
to a shallow peak, later cloth inners, faceted domed rivet decoration, four lame hand defences, the knuckle defences with roped ridge. (2)
£1,100-1,200
£850-950
BRITISH NAVAL CANNON MODELS, four with brass barrels on ships’ mounting, one a brass barrelled mortar on wood mounting. Sizes vary
£100-150
A
OF 19TH CENTURY BRONZE SIGNALLING CANNON , 11.25inch three-stage barrels of 1.25inch bore, spherical cascabels, elongated trunnions, stepped wooden carriages. (2)
£400-600
SIX CRIMEAN WAR CANNON BALLS AND SHRAPNEL BALLS, the largest approximately 5cm diameter and inscribed MALAKOFF, the second approximately 4.5cm diameter and faintly inscribed ? REDAN, the last four smaller, down to approximately 3.25cm, all displayed on a later wooden stand, 27.5cm long
£150-200
441. A VERY GOOD SCRATCH BUILT MODEL OF A BREECH LOADING CARRONADE , 16.25inch six-stage barrel with brass mounts, mounted on its intricate and fully functioning wooden recoil base, complete with ropes and pulleys.
£300-400
442. A GOOD CROSS SECTION DIORAMA THROUGH THE GUN DECK OF HMS WARRIOR , comprising pulleyed cannon and carriage mounted on the deck with cut-through hull and pulley operated port cover.
£300-400
443. A GOOD SCRATCH BUILT MODEL OF A 16 POUNDER RIFLED MUZZLE LOADING CANNON AND LIMBER , 9.75inch two-stage black painted barrel, mounted on its grey painted wooden carriage with black painted metal mounts, complete with limber to match. Winner of the 2022 Midlands Model Engineering Competition, Class 12.
£300-400
444. A GOOD SCRATCH BUILT MODEL OF A 19TH CENTURY BREECH LOADING CANNON , 11.25inch four-stage sighted barrel, mounted on its grey painted wooden carriage with black painted trim, storage chests and accessories.
£200-300
445. A GOOD SCRATCH BUILT MODEL OF A 19TH CENTURY FIELD CANNON, 8inch five-stage brass barrel with flared muzzle, spherical cascabel, plain trunnions, mounted on its grey painted wooden carriage with black painted metal mounts, storage chests and bucket.
£200-300
446. A GOOD SCRATCH BUILT MODEL FIELD CANNON , 12.5inch five-stage brass barrel with flared muzzle, spherical cascabel, plain trunnions mounted on its steel trimmed wooden carriage, complete with commensurate accessories.
£200-300
447. A GOOD SCRATCH BUILT MODEL OF A CHINESE MORTAR OR CANNON, 6inch ring turned barrel, mounted on its wooden carriage with metal shod wheels and trim, adjustable elevation post. £80-120
448. A GOOD SCRATCH BUILT MODEL NAVAL CANNON , 10.5inch six-stage barrel with flared muzzle, spherical cascabel, plain trunnions, mounted on its grey painted wooden inclining carriage. £80-120
449. A 7-BORE CAST IRON SIGNALLING CANNON , 15inch three-stage barrel with flared muzzle, plain trunnions, bun-shaped cascabel, mounted on a later well built iron mounted naval carriage. £200-300
450. A GOOD SCRATCH BUILT DIORAMA MODEL OF A 68 POUNDER CARRONADE ON HMS WARRIOR , 11.5inch three-stage barrel structure, mounted on its grey painted wooden slide with black painted steel mounts, deck base, side section through the hull. £300-400
451. A GOOD SCRATCH BUILT MODEL GATLING GUN CARRIAGE , the grey painted wheeled wooden carriage with black painted steel mounts, complete with magazine. £40-60
452. A MODEL FIELD CANNON AND LIMBER , 9.5inch five-stage barrel, bun-shaped cascabel with plain trunnions, mounted on its steel shod wheeled wooden carriage, complete with limber. £180-220
453. A 16TH CENTURY GERMAN MUSKETEER’S POWDER FLASK , the natural form stag’s horn body well engraved with the figure of a man fondling a woman, both in Elizabethan costume, the iron mounts of cap form, the top with double sprung nozzle, four suspension loops. 25cm over all. Circa 1580.
£550-650
454. AN 18TH CENTURY PENNSYLVANIAN DUTCH POWDER HORN OF CHEROKEE
INTEREST, the natural form polished horn body decorated in the typical Pennsylvanian Dutch style with floral displays and birds, cork plug to base with wooden tap, the nozzle with ovoid wooden stopper. Old label attached states it belonged to a Cherokee Indian of Southern Nevada U.S.A. The Cherokee originated around the Carolinas, Georgia & Tennessee. Following the breakdown of the treaty of 1777the Western Cherokee continued the war and in 1839 were move to Indian Territory. During the Civil War they sided with the Confederacy and one can only assume that it was acquired by the Cherokee by trade or war.
£250-350
455. A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN NAVAL GUNNER’S POWDER HORN , 42cm over all, the polished horn body of natural form, the scalloped brass base mount incised No.9 II, the sprung brass nozzle with Russian Navy acceptance anchor stamp and maker’s stamp in the form of a Bow & Arrow.
£450-550
456. A GEORGIAN GUNNER’S PRIMING FLASK , the polished horn body with turned brass mounts, the base incised R.R.A 10B 979, sprung brass nozzle, two suspension loops.
£250-350
457. A LARGE ENGLISH OR SCOTTISH POWDER FLASK , the stitched leather body incised 3 to the underside, four leather suspension loops, the hinged brass top with latch. Circa 1745, see Swords & The Sorrows Pg 75 plate 6.9 for an identical example.
£350-450
458. A LARGE ORDNANCE MARKED COPPER POWDER FLASK FOR THE BRUNSWICK NAVAL RIFLE , the pearshaped copper body with four suspension rings the brass top incised BO and with the sold out of service crows foot mark, the top impressed JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD IMPROVED PATENT. Only one comparable example is known to exist and is attributed to the Brunswick Naval Rifle.
£250-350
459. A SQUARE FORM WALKER POWDER
MAGAZINE , the copper body, 28 x 18 x x 21cm, the lid marked Walker Patent, the interior with wooden lid, further copper lid then seven black japanned tins, each marked Walker Patent, brass handle.
£300-400
460. A SCARCE BOTTLE FORM POWDER
MAGAZINE , the black lacquered octagonal body with threaded lacquered brass top stamped G & JW Hawksley, hinged black japanned lid, the front of the body marked 4lb Gunpowder, complete with lock and key.
£250-350
461. A MASSIVE BRITISH NAVAL BRASS GANG MOULD, with provision for casting 10 musket size balls and 20 pistol balls, maker’s stamp HR. 91cm long. These huge rare moulds were issued as part of the ship’s stores to those warships about to set out on very long voyages. They were for use on board by the ship’s armourer and his crew to make up paper small arms cartridges and the larger case-shot cartridges for use in blunderbusses and small swivel cannons.
£500-650
462. A LARGE BRASS GANG MOULD, probably for casting small balls or swan shot for pistols, incorporating iron sprue cutter, engraved Spencer Lynn underneath, 27cm long. Matthew Spencer, 52 High Street, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, circa 1810-1853. Cutter pitted.
£200-300
463. A GOOD JAMES DIXON & SONS REVOLVER POWDER
FLASK , the lacquered copper body with brass top, stamped JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD, graduated long nozzle 2/83/8 and 4/8, suspension ring. For the London Colt Model 1849 Pocket and the Colt Model 1855 Root models. £180-220
464. A GOOD JAMES DIXON & SONS REVOLVER POWDER
FLASK , the lacquered copper body with brass top, stamped JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD, graduated long nozzle 2/83/8 and 4/8, suspension ring. For the London Colt Model 1849 Pocket and the Colt Model 1855 Root models. £180-220
465. A JAMES DIXON & SONS REVOLVER POWDER
FLASK , the lacquered copper body with brass top, stamped JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD, graduated long nozzle 2/83/8 and 4/8,, suspension ring. For the London Colt Model 1849 Pocket and the Colt Model 1855 Root models.
£140-180
466. A JAMES DIXON & SONS REVOLVER POWDER
FLASK , the copper body with brass top, stamped JAMES DIXON & SONS SHEFFIELD, graduated long nozzle 2/83/8 and 4/8 , suspension ring. For the London Colt Model 1849 Pocket and the Colt Model 1855 Root models.
£80-120
467. A SMALL COLT’S PATENT EAGLE POWDER
FLASK , the embossed lacquered copper pistol sized body with characteristic Eagle and COLT’s PATENT decoration, tapering nozzle with sprung catch. For the Colt Root. Spring replaced. Together with a double sided Colt’s Patent type flask, dent to reverse. (2)
£80-120
468. A COLT’S PATENT EAGLE POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper pistol sized body with characteristic Eagle and COLT’s PATENT decoration, tapering nozzle with sprung catch. £40-60
469. A COLT’S PATENT EAGLE POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper pistol sized body with characteristic Eagle and COLT’s PATENT decoration, tapering nozzle with sprung catch. £40-60
470. A COLT’S PATENT EAGLE POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper pistol sized body with characteristic Eagle and COLT’s PATENT decoration, tapering nozzle with sprung catch, together with another lacking COLT’s PATENT title. (2)
£60-80
471. A HAWKSLEY REVOLVER FLASK , the copper body with traces of lacquered finish and dents to one side, the brass top with maker’s stamp, the charger for 3/81/2 and 5/8 , together with a Dixon & Sons short charger revolver flask, dented copper body, the nozzle graduated for 3/84/8 and 5/8. (2)
£100-150
472. A POCKET-SIZED EMBOSSED POWDER FLASK , the lacquered copper body decorated with a Colt Baby Dragoon, with loading lever, sprung brass top with tapering nozzle. Riling 454. Together with an embossed American gun sized flask. (2)
£120-140
473. A DRAGOON SIZED POWDER FLASK , the bag-shaped copper body with brass top with maker’s stamped for J. BARLOW, adjustable nozzle for 1 1/4 , 1 3/8 and 1 1/2 drams, dent to reverse, together with an F. JOYCE large cap tin and a pewter oil bottle. (3)
£120-140
474. A DIXON & SONS REVOLVER POWDER FLASK , the lacquered copper body with brass top, the graduated nozzle for 1/4 , 3/8 and 1/2, together with a James Dixon & Sons pewter oil bottle, and a large sized nipple key. (3)
£120-140
475. A .44 CALIBRE COLT SECOND MODEL DRAGOON BULLET MOULD, the brass body with bullet and ball cavities, steel sprue cutter stamped COLT’s PATENT.
£250-350
476. A .44 CALIBRE COLT MODEL 1860 BULLET MOULD, the steel armed body with apertures for bullet and ball, the sprue cutter stamped COLT’s PATENT
£180-220
477. A .36 CALIBRE COLT NAVY BULLET MOULD, steel body with bullet and ball cavities, steel sprue cutter stamped COLT’s PATENT.
£150-250
478. AN EARLY .31 CALIBRE COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER BULLET MOULD, the brass body stamped COLT’s PATENT to the top, together with a small sized percussion cap tin with trade label for ELEY 250. (2)
£140-180
479. A .36 CALIBRE WD MARKED BULLET MOULD, one arms incised WD the other 88, polished steel sprue cutter, together with Dixon & Sons pewter oil bottle and a nipple key. (3)
£120-140
480. AN EARLY .31 CALIBRE COLT MODEL 1849 POCKET REVOLVER BULLET MOULD, the brass body stamped COLT’s PATENT to the top, together with a large sized percussion cap tin with trade label for F. JOYCE & Co. LTD. (2)
£100-150
481. A CLEAN LEATHER SHOT FLASK BY BARTRAM , the pressed brown leather body with suspension loop to the base, lacquered brass top stamped with the manufacturer’s name.
£60-80
482. A HAWKSLEY DOUBLE PARTRIDGE CARRIER , the varnished wooden body with two hinged brass caps stamped with the manufacturer’s details, leather and wood carrying handle.
£60-80
483. A LEATHER COVERED GUN OR RIFLE FLASK , the black leather covered body with brass top stamped SNIDER, graduated nozzle up to 4drams.
£80-100
484. A LARGE EMBOSSED POWDER FLASK , the copper body decorated with acanthus scrolls to either side, brass top with adjustable nozzle, stamped HAWKSLEY SHEFFIELD.
£100-150
485. A SHOT AND POWDER MEASURE , the brass body with sliding brass insert marked for DRrs Powdr’ and Oz Shot.
£100-150
486. A COMBINATION CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR AND WHISTLE , the nickel body in the form of a whistle with a pivoting 12-bore cartridge extractor.
£100-130
A
LEATHER GUN OR RIFLE FLASK , of South African interest, the leather covered body applied with a white metal Sable Antelope and the motto ASESABI LUTHO, that of the Rhodesian Armoured Corps, brass top with adjustable nozzle.
£150-200
A VERY RARE JAMES DIXON FLASK MOULD, the twopiece wooden framed plaster body for the reeded gun-sized flasks.
£150-200
489. THREE SCARCE DIXON POWDER FLASK MEDALLIONS OR PLAQUES, each of embossed white metal and each depicting a hunting scene.
£150-200
490. A NIPPLE PRIMER , the sprung nickel body with single suspension ring to the base.
£200-300
491. A VERY RARE LIVE PIGEON SHOOTING MATCH POSTER , the orange coloured ground of 20 x 15 inches, promoting a live pigeon shooting match between Grayson, Cooper and Yates, dated 28th of February 1921 with a first prize of £75, framed and glazed.
£500-800
492. A SCARCE LIVE PIGEON RAMROD BY PAPE , 88.5cm over all length, brass foot with bun-shaped wooden terminal, the brass collar engraved W. R. PAPE for YORK’s L. PIGEON CLUB.
£150-200
493. AN OAK RIFLE CASE , the oak body of 118cm length, burgundy felt lining with gilt embossed leather trade label for I.M. Cruddington Ltd, Gun & Rifle Makers, 7 Green Street, Bath.
£130-200
494. A FINE QUALITY LARGE SIZED TRADE LABEL FOR JOHN KRIDER , 26cm wide x 32cm high visible label, profusely engraved with scrolling acanthus foliage encircling cameo sized scenes of hunting and fishing,
£65-100
495. THE SPOTTING SCOPE AND COMPASS OF MAJOR E. D. JOHNSON LONDON RIFLE BRIGADE , the three-draw telescope by E. VION of Paris, bearing War Department stamp, contained in its leather case, together with a marching compass with leather case, named to the owner. (2) Major Johnson is believed to have been a Sharp Shooter with the London Rifle Brigade during the Boer War and indeed was Mentioned in Despatches and won the King’s Gold Medal for Champion Shots.
£100-200
496. A PHARAOH’S HORSES POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper body decorated with three horses’ heads in an acanthus and rope bordered oval, the reverse decorated to match, the brass top with adjustable nozzle up to 3 drams, COACH HARNESS stamp.
£150-200
497. A LATE 18TH CENTURY DUELLING PISTOL CASE , the mahogany box with Chippendale style brass handle, swinging catches and foliate escutcheon to the key hole. No interior, the inside of the lid with applied silver plaque Frederick Wallace.
£600-800
498. A MAHOGANY SPORTING GUN CASE BY BLANCHE , the unlined interior for a gun with 30.5inch barrels, green baize lined lid with maker’s trade label JOHN BLANCHE.
£60-80
499. VARIOUS ENGLISH POWDER AND SHOT MEASURES, one with maker’s name for G. & J.W. Hawksley. (4)
£50-80
500. A SELECTION OF GUN SPARES, to include a Durs Egg flint pistol lock converted to percussion, a percussion lock plate by Bates and Goode Bros, a French Napoleonic musket lock plate, five castings for Kentucky and German rifle trigger guards, an original India Pattern Brown Bess trigger guard, castings for four German hunting sword hilts, etc.
£75-85
501. A SMALL COLLECTION OF FLINT LOCKS, comprising four full plates and cocks, two percussion examples and a bag of percussion hammers etc. (Parcel)
£80-120
502. AN ENGLISH BAG SHAPED COLT POWDER FLASK BY BARTRAM, of the type found with early cased Colt pocket revolvers, retaining some original browned lacquer finish, spring retaining the majority of bright blueing, 13cm long.
£250-350
503. A VICTORIAN SHOOTING STICK , the turned wooden stick of bamboo form, spiked netal foot, folding hinged seat with handles.
£180-220
504. A LARGE BRASS GANG MOULD, for casting pistol balls, marked No.26, steel sprue cutter, 26.5cm long. A scarce type used in an arsenal or on board ship.
£250-300
505. A BOXED .177 CALIBRE ANTIQUE WEBLEY MKI AIR PISTOL, 7inch sighted barrel, the cylinder stamped with the manufacturer’s and patent details, serial no. 42287, two-piece wooden grips with winged pellet insert. Lid with just two sides and those detached.
£100-165
506. A TOOLED LEATHER AMERICAN CARBINE OR RIFLE HOLSTER , stamped with a maker’s mark for the ELPASSO SADDLERY Co, hole to the foot, together with another plain example for a rifle and two loading rods. (4)
£150-250
507. A PERCUSSION COMBINATION LOADING AND CLEANING ROD, together with a pewter oil bottle and a small percussion cap tin. (3)
£80-120
508. THREE ANTIQUE PRIESTS OR COSHES, the first of turned hardwood, the second weighted and sprung, the third also weighted and sprung with leather wrist strap. (3)
£180-220
509. A LARGE BORE PINFIRE ALARM OR POACHER’S TRAP GUN , 4.75inch two-stage cannon barrel with ring turned muzzle, the cast iron frame with wire guide and two mounting points.
£80-120
510. AN ELEY BROTHERS TIN , for fifty 9mm rounds, complete with outer paper packet, circa 1890. See page 125, Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan. £60-80
511. A CHARLES FUSNOT OF LIEGE CARTON , for twenty five 12mm cartridges, circa 1860. See page 124, Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan. £60-80
512. AN UNTENDOERFFFER CARTRIDGE TIN , for fifty 7mm cartridges, pre 1899. See page 142, Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£50-60
513. AN ELEY BROTHERS CARTON , for fifty 9mm rounds, complete with outer paper packet and ten inert cartridges. See page 127, Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£50-60
514. A RHEINISCH, WESTFALISCHE SPRENGSTOFF, NUREMBURG, TIN , for fifty 7mm blank cartridges. See page 143 Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£50-60
515. A LEFAUCHEUX PINFIRE CARTRIDGE BOX , for fifty 7mm pinfire cartridges, circa 1920. See page 123 Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£50-60
516. AN ELEY BROTHERS CARTON , for fifty 7mm pinfire cartridges, circa 1920. See page 126, Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£40-50
517. A SELLIER & BELLOT, PRAGUE, TIN , for fifty 7mm cartridges, circa 1880. See page 148, Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£40-50
518. A LEFAUCHEUX CARTON, POSSIBLY MILITARY ISSUE , for 15mm cartridges, c.1900. See page 148 Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£40-50
519. A BRAUN & BLOEM, DUSSELDORF, TIN , for fifty 7mm shot cartridges, circa 1900. See page 140, Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£40-50
520. A CARTON BY AN UNKNOWN MAKER , for 7mm rounds, circa 1900. See page 148, Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£30-40
521. A SOCIETE FRANCAISE (EX GEVELOT) LEFAUCHEUX CARTRIDGE TIN , for twenty five 9mm pinfire cartridges, circa 1930. See page 138, Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£30-50
522. A WWII GERMAN CARTON , for pistol cartridges, dated 1942.
£20-30
523. A SELLIER & BELLOT, PRAGUE TIN , for fifty 7mm cartridges, circa 1880. See page 133 Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£20-30
524. A SCARCE GUN CASE FOR A WINCHESTER (?) RIFLE , the oak case with red felt lined interior, the lid with maker’s trade label for The Wilkinson Sword Company, 46inches x 6.25inches x 1.75inches.
£300-400
525. A .22 CALIBRE ANTIQUE GEM AIR RIFLE , 21.25inch sighted two-stage barrel stamped with the crossed pistols mark of Friedrich Langenhan of Zella-Mehlis, plated body and trigger guard, adjustable trigger, wooden butt with plated plate. Serial no. 2334, traces of original blued finish, action at fault.
£80-120
526. A MODERN COLT CARTRIDGE DISPLAY BOARD, composed of inert cases and bullets set in a plastic tray with various Colt labels, mounted in a glaze wooden frame. 29inches x 27.5inches.
£100-150
527. A CONTINENTAL SEED FORM CIRCULAR WOODEN POWDER FLASK , together with two brass North African decorative powder flasks to include one decorated with polished bone panels. (3)
£80-120
528. TAXIDERMY: TWO STOATS (MUSTELA ERMINEA), posed in a stand-off in naturalistic foliage and rocky setting, three glass glazed case, 52cm wide x 38cm high x 23cm deep. Some damages. £50-100
529. AN ANTIQUE WALKING STICK AIRCANE , 92.5cm over all, the barrel painted black, the reservoir pitted and cleaned, complete with rifled insert and ramrod, together with a photocopied instruction manual.
A RARE
PAIR
AIR CANES BY REILLY, each cane lacquered to simulate bamboo, each engraved REILLY NEW OXFORD ST LONDON IMPROVED around the join, bun-shaped horn terminals, each foot with threaded brass cap, pivoting breech loading mechanism with button triggers and notch sights, contained in their mother of pearl inlaid green baize lined case, the inside of the lid with large maker’s trade label, complete with signed browned pumps with threaded feet, bullet mould etc.
£2,000-4,000
&
532. AN EXTREMELY RARE AND PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN COLT PISTOL MOULD, having provision for a .36 calibre and .45 calibre round ball, the three section mould somewhat similar to those found for Colt Walker revolvers, the sprue cutter having raised turned wooden handle, “Colts Patent” lacking apostrophe, turned side handles. It is suggested that it was made for the London model Colt pistols circa 1851 and around the time of the Great Exhibition, possibly for a cased set of .36 and .45 calibre.
£300-500
533. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY BROWN BESS, 39inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with the EIC rampant lion and dated 1816 across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Old lot 165 Christie’s Maritime Models, 26th May 2004 £1,135.
£800-1,000
534. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY BROWN BESS, 39inch sighted barrel stamped with Indian Arsenal markings, border engraved lock stamped with the EIC rampant lion mark and date stamped 1810 at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.
£800-1,000
535. A .600 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK TRADE MUSKET, 45.25inch sighted two-stage barrel, border engraved lock stamped with an elephant and WARRANTED across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts.
£400-600
536. A .750 CALIBRE NORTH EUROPEAN AND ENGLISH DOG LOCK MUSKET, 42inch sighted barrel with various British proof marks at the breech, plain bevelled lock with dog lock safety catch, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Works well on FC and HC.
£550-650
537. A .700 CALIBRE CRIMEAN WAR FRENCH PERCUSSION MINIE SERVICE RIFLE , 40.5inch sighted barrel dated 1854, back action lock stamped Mre. Imple. de Mutzig, full stocked with regulation steel mounts. Works on FC only with a clean frosted bore.
£550-650
538. A .577 CALIBRE VOLUNTEER BRUNSWICK TYPE PERCUSSION RIFLE , 30inch sighted barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, border engraved lock marked LONDON, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Works on FC and HC with a lightly pitted three-groove bore, various repairs to stock and patchbox catch lacking.
£400-500
539. A SCARCE CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD .750 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SEA SERVICE MUSKET, 30inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, the butt plate tang incised 86. See lot XX for the corresponding bayonet numbered to this gun.
£750-850
540. A SCARCE .451 WESTLEY RICHARDS CAPPING BREECH LOADING CAVALRY CARBINE, 20inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped 1865 over ENFIELD and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, the butt plate with trap containing original WD stamped cleaning accessories, complete with scarce fore-sight protector, tompion and chained nipple protector. A crisp gun with little use and minor knocks to stock.
£700-1,000
541. A .577 CALIBRE MKIII SNIDER SHORT SERVICE RIFLE , 29.5inch sighted rifled barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped 1871 over ENFIELD and with a crown over VR at
the tail, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, the rear sling swivel integral to the trigger guard tang, steel cleaning rod, complete with chained pin protector. Clean bore.
£750-850
542. A .577 CALIBRE MKIII SNIDER ARTILLERY CARBINE , 24inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped L.S.A.Co over 1872 and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang incised 22. B.R.A. 3B for the 22nd Brigade Royal Artillery 3rd Battery, steel cleaning rod. Clean bore.
£750-850
543. A .577 CALIBRE MKI SNIDER YEOMANRY CAVALRY CARBINE , 21.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped 1870 over ENFIELD and with a crown over VR at the tail, half stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with trap containing original WD cleaning rod. Clean bore.
£700-800
544. A RARE .700 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK MODEL 1728 INFANTRY MUSKET AND BAYONET, 46.5inch sighted barrel, stepped lock marked INO below the pan and with a small Fleur de Lys at the tail, the left side of the barrel stamped E C with a further Fleur de Lys in between, full stocked with iron mounts, sling ring mounted behind the sideplate and on the middle barrel band. See Boudriot No.2 C.10 Pl. 4. Its discovery in Britain may suggest that this is one of the 1,500 firelocks sent by the French Government, with Charles Stuart aboard the French ship Le du Teillay in July 1745 to arm his Jacobite Highland supporters.
£900-1,100
545. A RARE .650 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK AN IX CAVALRY PISTOL , 7.75inch barrel marked M.an 9 on the tang, stepped and bevelled lock marked Manuf.e Natio.le de Charleville, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with iron lanyard ring. See Armes de Poing Militaires Francas pp. 133-135. Trace of old worm to stock.
£950-1,250
546. AN EXTREMELY RARE .700 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK MODEL 1786 SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, stepped and bevelled lock marked Mre Nle de St. Etienne, half stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook mounted on the left side. Only a few of these rare pistols were made and only a few survive. Made exclusively for the Naval Guards at the French Toulon Arsenal which was captured by the British in 1793. The young Artillery officer Napoleon took parts in the recapture of the port. See Armes de Poing Militaires Francais P.117.
£900-1,100
547. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK MODEL 1763/1766 2ND MODEL CAVALRY
PISTOL , 9inch barrel engraved J:H:F. No. 51 and dated ‘75, the barrel tang dated 1775 also, stepped and bevelled lock marked Manufacture de St. Etienne, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, stamped to the sideplate SE over BR, steel ramrod. See Armes de Poing Militaires Francais PP. 90-3. A good example of the type of pistol sent out to the American Colonists.
£750-950
548. A .701 CALIBRE PATTERN 1851
VOLUNTEER RIFLE-MUSKET OR MINIE RIFLE , 39inch sighted barrel fitted with rear ladder sight, border engraved lock faintly engraved CHARLEXXX XXXX XXXXXX CALCUTTA, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Probably Charles Nephew & Co. London and Calcutta. Works well on FC and HC, clean four-groove bore.
£500-700
549. A .577 CALIBRE THREE-BAND PATTERN
1853 SERVICE RIFLE , 39.25inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, Indian Arsenal stamps to the breech, border engraved lock stamped 1859 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts. Ramrod lacking, works on FC and HC with a grey bore, ramrod lacking, crack at sideplate area.
£250-350
550. A .577 CALIBRE PATTERN 1860
PERCUSSION SHORT RIFLE , 33inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights to 1100 yards, five groove rifling, the lock stamped TOWER over 1866 and with a crown at the tail, full stock stamped 15. CO. No. 26 underneath the butt, regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod. Traces of colour.
£400-600
551. A .577 CALIBRE SPORTERIZED SNIDER CARBINE OR RIFLE , 19.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped N.A & A Co. LD over 1879 and with a crown over VR at the tail, half stocked with regulation brass mounts. Deactivated by means of a threaded screw up through the breech.
£150-250
552. A 7MM RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE BELGIAN FLOBERT CADET RIFLE , 28inch sighted barrel, full stock, cracked at the wrist, regulation steel mounts, complete with leather sling and steel cleaning rod. Works on FC and HC with a clean frosted bore, rear sight lacking.
£165-230
553. A .750 CALBIRE FLINTLOCK PORTUGUESE CONTRACT CARBINE , 28.25inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown and WARRANTED across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Mainspring at fault.
£250-350
554. A .577 CALIBRE PATTERN 1853
PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE , 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock stamped 1857 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, steel ramrod. Works on FC and HC, rusty bore and generally pitted.
£250-350
555. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SERVICE CARBINE , 19.75inch sighted barrel, nipple lacking, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR over TOWER 1847, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, later steel ramrod. Action at fault.
£180-220
556. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION THREEBAND ENFIELD SERVICE RIFLE , 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock dated 1861 over L.A.Co. and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.
£500-700
557. A .577 OBSOLETE CALIBRE SNIDER THREE-BAND ENFIELD RIFLE , 36.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped 1860 over ENFIELD and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts. Works well on FC and HC with a clean frosted bore. Ramrod lacking, chip to fore-end.
£800-900
558. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK BAKER RIFLE , 30.25inch sighted damascus barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with patch box, steel ramrod, fitted with a saddle bar and rings to the left side.
£8,000-9,000
559. A .400 CALIBRE NEEDLE FIRE ROOK RIFLE BY BEATTIE , 26.25inch sighted damascus barrel engraved with the maker’s details on the top flat, border and scroll engraved rounded action, blued sliding safety engaging the back of the hammer, the butt scallop carved behind the action and with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, serial no. 2001.
£265-335
560. A FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS BY STEELE , 14inch three-stage cannon barrel with ring turned muzzle, border and scroll engraved lock, full stocked, split and losses, border and foliate engraved brass mounts, brass tipped
wooden ramrod.
£650-750
561. A LATE 17TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS BY SAUNDERS, 16.25inch three-stage barrel engraved T. SAUNDERS on the top flat, flared muzzle, border and scroll engraved bevelled lock, full stocked with foliate engraved brass mounts, the escutcheon engraved with a profile bust of a pikeman, serpent form sideplate, saddle ring. Circa 1690. Old worm holes to stock.
£1,250-1,500
562. A GOOD FLINTLOCK BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS BY WALLS, 14inch two-stage brass barrel engraved Stratford on Avon, stepped lock signed Walls, full stocked dot and chequered grip, brass mounts to include acorn trigger guard finial and Continental style sideplate. Ex Robin Wigginton collection, a card present states This blunderbuss was purchased by a member of the Slatter family of Salford Priors who were involved in the setting up of a vigilante group to maintain law and order.
£1,400-1,800
£4,000-6,000
£2,200-2,400
565. A 10-BORE PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE , 32.75cm two-stage barrel, partially signed lock converted from flintlock, half stocked with brass mounts, steel topped wooden ramrod.
£150-200
566. A .600 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK SERVICE MUSKET, 37.25inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock marked Mre Rl de Mutzig and with Belgian proof marks to the breech, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, later steel ramrod. Generally worn.
£150-200
567. A LATE 18TH CENTURY SPORTING GUN FOR RESTORATION , 41inch heavy barrel for ball, full stocked with chequered and dot wrist, brass mounts. Lock lacking.
£60-80
568. AN 11-BORE GERMAN WHEEL-LOCK RIFLE , 29.25inch sighted octagonal barrel, plain lock, set trigger, full stock with carved horn mounts, the butt with sliding patchbox cover, horn-topped wooden ramrod.
£1,200-1,400
569. AN INTERESTING 10-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY HOBSON & TODD, 48inch three-stage barrel with Spanish and Indian influences, flared scalloped muzzle with twist decoration, faceted along most of its length and with thick silver overlays of Persian influence at the intersections, further fine yellow metal highlights, gold lined touch hole, border engraved stepped and signed lock, full stocked with border and foliate engraved steel mounts, multichequered wrist in the late 18th Century manner, brass topped steel ramrod. Formerly in the collection of poet and novelist Laurie Lee M.B.E. (1914-1997), author of Cider with Rosie
£800-1,200
PURDEY FOWLING PIECE OR SPORTING GUN , 45inch damascus barrel with platinum lined stepped breech and platinum vent, border and scroll engraved lock signed PURDEY, border and scroll engraved hammer, half stocked with horn fore-end cap, chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts with traces of colour, the trigger guard tang with the serial no. 1089, brass topped wooden ramrod. Generally a clean, crisp gun with a clean, bright bore.
£6,000-8,000
SPORTING GUN OR FOWLING PIECE BY WILLIAM SMITH, 32.5inch sighted two-stage browned damascus barrel signed W. Smith Princes Street London, case colour hardened platinum lined breech, platinum vent, border and scroll engraved signed lock decorated with game birds, border and scroll engraved hammer with detachable nose, half stocked with white metal foreend and chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£1,200-1,400
572. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH? PERCUSSION SERVICE MUSKET, 36inch sighted barrel, stepped bevelled lock, converted from flintlock and struck with an arsenal mark, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, ramrod lacking.
£200-300
573. A .577 CALIBRE WESTLEY RICHARDS PERCUSSION TWO-BAND ENFIELD RIFLE OR OFFICER’S FUSIL , 33inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. with traces of case colour hardening, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, chained nipple protector and steel ramrod.
£450-550
574. A .740 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY 1843 TYPE 2 PERCUSSION SAPPERS AND MINERS OR ARTILLERY CARBINE , 30inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with the rampant lion emblem, full stocked with regulation
brass mounts. Just 3750 of this type 2 pattern were manufactured.
£450-550
575. A .650 CALIBRE PATTERN 1858 BENGAL MOUNTED POLICE PERCUSSION CARBINE , 21inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped 1859 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod.
£400-500
576. A FINE QUALITY 14-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED ITALIAN SPORTING GUN, 28.75inch sighted damascus barrels inlaid in gold Canons de Leclere, border and vine chiselled stepped locks inlaid in gold COLOMBO IN MILANO, half stocked, foliate carved about the chequered wrist, the steel mounts decorated to match, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£400-500
577. A GOOD CASED .451 CALIBRE
PERCUSSION MATCH OR TARGET RIFLE BY THOMAS TURNER OF BIRMINGHAM, 33.25inch sighted blued barrel, fitted with ramp and ladder rears sights, adjustable fore-sight with key, engraved TURNER’S PATENT, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened breech, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened lock signed THOMAS TURNER 8 FISHER ST. BIRMINGHAM, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll
engraved case colour hardened mounts, serial no. 767, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened patch box decorated with a stage, wooden ramrod, contained in its fitted pig skin lined brass bound oak case, complete with tompion, mould, flask, oil bottle, cap tin, combination nipple wrench, fore-sight and key. Works crisply on FC and HC with a pristine bore.
£4,500-5,500
578. A 16-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN
BY JOYNER , 34inch sighted damascus barrel engraved London at the breech, border and scroll engraved signed bolted lock with rainproof pan, half stocked with border and scroll engraved trigger guard and butt plate, the silver sideplate pierced with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, large silver ornate escutcheon, the foreend with later white metal band., white metal topped wooden ramrod.
£400-600
579. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN
BY BASS, 34inch sighted two-stage damascus barrel, inlaid with a gold maker’s poincon at the forte, stepped plain lock, half stocked with steel mounts, chequered wrist, steel ramrod.
£300-400
580. A 22-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN , 32.25inch sighted barrels, bevelled locks engraved with foliate flourishes, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrists, acanthus carved about the barrel tang and with a wolf’s head underneath, border and foliate engraved steel mounts, steel ramrod.
£350-450
581. A .650 CALIBRE FLEMISH FLINTLOCK SPORTING MUSKET, 42inch sighted octagonal swamped barrel fitted at the breech with a brass and bronze notch sight, plain stepped lock, half stock foliate carved about the brass mounts, later wooden ramrod. The breech struck with a maker’s mark, a guardsman holding a halberd or partisan.
£300-400
582. A CRISP 12-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY THOMAS BOSS, 31inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved THOMAS BOSS. 73 ST JAMES’S STREET. LONDON, case colour hardened platinum lined and vented breeches, border and scroll engraved signed locks with traces of original finish, half stocked, castoff for shooting with the left eye, chequered fore-end
and wrist, border and scroll engraved mounts, finely decorated with a hound to the trigger guard and partridge to the butt plate tang, serial no. 1186. Accompanied by a letter from the makers confirming that it was made for a Mr M. Cooper Esq. on April 30 th 1852. Crisp action with clean bright bores. £3,500-4,500.
583. A CASED 16-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY ALDEN & SMITH , 30.25inch sighted damascus barrels, border and scroll engraved signed back action locks, half stocked with chequered wrist, border engraved steel mounts, contained in its blued baize lined mahogany case, one lidded compartment with horn lifter, complete with wad cutter, powder flask, shot flask, cap tin, cleaning rod and key.
£450-550
584. A .451 PERCUSSION MATCH RIFLE BY GIBBS AND HENRY, 36inch sighted barrel engraved METFORD PATENT 78 and GEORGE GIBBS, 29, CORN STREET BRISTOL, border and scroll engraved bolted lock decorated with a stag and signed A. HENRY, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, the butt with patchbox engraved to match, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a Tiger, the butt cap with trap, together with a box of sights. Internal bulge to the bore.
£600-800
585. A .550 CALIBRE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION RIFLE BY JOHN HAYTON , 27.5inch sighted damascus barrels fitted with rear leaf sights and signed JOHN HAYTON, GRAHAM’S TOWN, border engraved locks, half stocked with chequered wrist, border engraved steel mounts, later wooden ramrod. Some pitting to barrel and mounts.
£300-500
586. A CLEAN CASED 14-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY THOMAS HILL OF DUNSE, 29.5inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved THOS HILL DUNSE, border and scroll engraved gold lined breech with platinum vents, border and scroll engraved colour hardened signed locks, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts with traces of original finish, contained in its green baize lined mahogany case with commensurate accessories, one lidded compartment with bone lifter.
£1,800-2,200
587. A CASED 16-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY PURDEY, 29.75inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved J. PURDEY 331 1/2 OXFORD STREET LONDON, border and scroll engraved signed locks with traces of colour, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, serial no. 3937 for 1844, brass topped wooden ramrod,
contained in its relined mahogany case with copy label and commensurate accessories.
£3,000-3,500
588. A CASED 18-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY J. WILKINSON & SON , 29inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved WILKINSON & SON GUNMAKERS TO HIS MAJESTY PALL MALL LONDON, border and scroll engraved signed back action locks, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod, contained in an associated relined oak case with copy label and commensurate accessories to include shot and powder flasks. Serial no. 4384 was sold to W. B. Penfold Esquire.
£1,500-2,000
589. A 14-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SILVER MOUNTED SPORTING GUN BY JOHN MANTON & SON , 29.75inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved John Manton & Son, Dover Street, London, border and scroll engraved signed lock decorated with hunting scenes, half stocked with chequered fore-end, the silver mounts with maker’s mark WJ to the butt plate, all border and scroll engraved and the butt plate and trigger guard decorated with hunting scenes, plated brass topped wooden ramrod. Serial no. 11471 appears on the trigger guard and underneath the barrels dating it to the 1840s.
£800-1,200
590. A 13-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY W & C SCOTT & SON OF AMERICAN INTEREST, 31inch sighted damascus barrels engraved on the rib LONDON LAMINATED STEEL, border and scroll engraved signed locks with traces of original colour, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts with traces of original finish, brass topped wooden ramrod. The heavy breeches and barrels, probably for ball as well as shot, are probably explained by the fact that the owner moved from Iowa in America to London. oval white metal plaque engraved MADE EXPRESSLY FOR W. ELVIDGE INDEPENDENCE IOWA. Burial records show a significant number of the Elvidge family are buried in Independence, and Iowa in general. William Elvidge (born 1827, Lincolnshire, England - died 1895 Iowa), must have moved to Iowa some time after 1855, his son Robert being buried in Independence in 1939. £600-800
591. A 14-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED
PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY CHARLES
LANCASTER , 30inch sighted damascus barrels engraved CHARLES LANCASTER 151 NEW BOND STREET LONDON, case colour hardened platinum lined and vented breeches, border and scroll engraved signed locks, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, the steel mounts finely engraved with game birds and dogs, serial no. 2736, the underside of the butt with an oval white metal escutcheon engraved with a rampant lion, brass topped wooden ramrod. Circa 1855.
£400-600
592. A 13-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY CHARLES
LANCASTER , 30inch sighted damascus barrels, platinum lined and vented breeches, border and scroll engraved locks signed C. LANCASTER LONDON, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved rubbed steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with dogs, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£250-350
593. A 13-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY HARRISONS OF CARLISLE , 31inch sighted damascus barrels, platinum lined and vented breeches, border and scroll engraved locks decorated with dogs, half stocked, neat repair to fore-end, chequered wrist, border engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£200-300
594. A 14-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN , 30.25inch sighted damascus barrels engraved CHARLES INGRAM GLASGOW, border and scroll engraved locks, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, steel topped wooden ramrod.
£200-300
595. A 16-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY SMITH, 28.25inch sighted damascus barrels, border and scroll engraved locks signed Smith, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, pitted, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£180-220
596. A 16-BORE SPANISH BARRELLED TAKEDOWN SPORTING GUN BY SMITH?, 31inch twostage barrel inlaid with gold poincon for Madrid and ESQUIBELL 1769, border and foliate engraved stepped and bolted lock converted from flintlock, two-piece stock with chequered wrist and foliate carved about the tang, the sideplate area finely inlaid with silver wire
and plate with a hunting scene, chiselled steel mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod. Works well on FC and HC with a lightly pitted bore.
£230-300
597. A 16-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN , 29.75inch sighted browned damascus barrels, border and vine engraved back action locks, border and vine engraved rounded underlever action, the steel mounts decorated to match. Works well on FC and HC with crusty bores, cracked in tang area.
£180-220
598. A .380 CALIBRE NEEDLEFIRE ROOK RIFLE BY DIXON OF EDINBURGH, 24inch sighted octagonal barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, border engraved action with threaded breech release, the wooden butt with chequered wrist, border engraved steel mounts, serial no. 1526. Works on FC and HC with a pitted bore, breech release lever with repair.
£200-250
599. A CASED PAIR OF 16-BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER OR DUELLING PISTOLS FOR THE IRISH MARKET, 12inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels engraved NO. 55. CHARING CROSS LONDON, gold lined breeches and touch holes, border engraved stepped locks decorated with foliate flourishes, half stocked with blued steel mounts, trigger guards decorated with a stand of arms, contained in their re-lined brass bound mahogany case with two lidded compartments with bone lifters, commensurate accessories. Samuel Brunn operated from this address from 1798-1804.
£10,000-15,000
PERCUSSION CAVALRY OFFICER’S PISTOLS sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels engraved LONDON, case colour hardened tangs and breeches with border and scroll engraved decoration, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened bolted locks signed BOURNE, full stocks with chequered grips, the
border and scroll engraved steel trigger guards with good traces of original blued finish, blued triggers, horn fore-end caps, swivel ramrods, contained in their later mahogany case with commensurate accessories and facsimile trade label. Crisp guns with much original finish.
£3,500-4,500
601. A PAIR OF 25-BORE DUTCH PERCUSSION RIFLED TARGET OR HOLSTER PISTOLS, 8.75inch sighted damascus barrels inlaid with gold washed poincons at the breeches, border and web engraved locks signed Delincee Amsterdam, set triggers, full stocked with chequered grips, the blacked steel mounts finely engraved with stands of arms, boar’s heads, hounds and classical imagery, horn topped horn ramrods.
£2,500-3,500
hammers, the former signed JOSEPH EGG. LONDON, set triggers, half stocked with chequered grips, border and scroll engraved blued spur trigger guards and fore-ends, the former bearing the serial no. 3096, case colour hardened stepped butt caps decorated with scrolling foliage, contained in the green baize lined mahogany case, complete with commensurate accessories.
£10,000-15,000
603. A 40-BORE 17 TH CENTURY BRESCIAN HOLSTER PISTOL , 13.25inch sighted three-stage barrel, the fluted breech engraved GIO MARIA COLOSI, border engraved bevelled lock signed Bernardo Monbelo, chiselled with vines highlighted in gilt at the tail, the chiselled cock decorated to match, full stocked with chiselled steel mounts also decorated to match, the side plate with provision for a belt hook, now lacking, wooden ramrod.
£1,500-2,000
, 1.75inch
£130-200
605. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK
TINDER LIGHTER , the steel body with external trigger and mechanism, candle holder and bipod stand, integral hinged compartment secured by a pivoting catch, swollen wooden butt, Keith Neal collection medallion. Circa 1720.
£400-500
606. A CRISP 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK
TINDER LIGHTER , the steel body with external mechanism and trigger, candle holder and bipod stand, integral compartment secured with a sprung button, wooden butt. Circa 1780.
£300-400
607. AN INTERESTING AND CRISP .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN OR SEA-SERVICE PISTOL BY BRANDER & POTTS, 9inch barrel with private proof marks, the lock stamped BRANDER & POTTS LONDON, full stock, stamped with a crown over P above the trigger guard, regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook mounted on the left side, swivel ramrod. The butt cap would suggest a New Land Pattern pistol but the belt hook would Suggest Sea Service and the calibre would suggest Heavy Dragoon.
£500-700
608. A .650 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S MODEL 1816 SERVICE PISTOL , 8inch sighted barrel engraved M1816 on the tang, stepped and bevelled lock M. Rle de Maubeuge, half stocked, various stamps to the left side, chequered butt, regulation brass mounts. Works well on FC and HC with a clean bore.
£535-670
609. A .600 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 12inch, barrel, lock stamped but very rubbed, full stocked, fore-end replaced, regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook, later brass topped wooden ramrod. Action works on FC and HC with a crusty bore. Various Ordnance and crowned S stamps.
£400-535
610. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK COASTGUARD OR CUSTOMS PISTOL , 4.5inch sighted barrel, stepped and bolted lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with provision for a lanyard ring, swivel ramrod.
£400-600
611. A 16-BORE FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED COACHING PISTOL , 8inch barrel engraved S.TANNER, RODBOROUGH GLO.SHIRE
1812, full stocked, repairs, border and foliate engraved brass mounts, stand of arms side plate, escutcheon with rubbed engraving RJR 37 REGT., the maker’s name, probably Heylin, appears to have been erased from the lock and over-engraved. 37th Regiment of Foot were the North Hampshires.
£400-600
612. AN 80-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY BUNNEY, 2.75inch three-stage cannon barrel stamped with the Irish Registration mark 9429, border and foliate engraved brass action signed BUNNEY LONDON, slab sided wooden butt with scrolling silver wire inlay, the escutcheon engraved with the owner’s initials A.N., sliding trigger guard safety. Mainspring soft.
£200-300
613. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIGHT
DRAGOON PISTOL , 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and KETLAND & Co. across the tail, full stocked, repairs, incised PW to the underside, regulation brass mounts, later steel ramrod.
£250-350
614. A .700 CALIBRE PERCUSSION LIVERY
PISTOL OF LANCER TYPE , 8inch sighted barrel engraved GILLIAN LONDON, border engraved lock stamped with a crown VR and TOWER 1849 across the tail, hammer screw replaced, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, swivel ramrod.
£400-500
615. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER
PISTOL , 9inch barrel, border engraved lock signed DALTON, full stocked, scrubbed, border and foliate engraved brass mounts, horn-topped wooden ramrod.
£200-300
616. A 19TH CENTURY POWDER TESTER OR EPROUVETTE , the graduated wheel mechanism with rounded brass chamber, stamped WOOLLEY, bagshaped wooden grip.
£200-300
617. AN OTTOMAN MIQUELET LOCK
HOLSTER PISTOL , 10.25inch barrel, scroll engraved lock, full stocked with brass mounts, together with another, flintlock, cock lacking and with wormed stock with old collection number painted. (2)
£200-300
618. A 28-BORE TURKISH OR OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 10.5inch barrel, bevelled lock full carved stock with embossed brass mounts. Action at fault.
£200-300
619. AN 80-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY SIMMONS, 2.5inch turn-off barrel, border engraved signed action decorated with a stand of arms, folding trigger, sliding safety, slab-sided wooden butt.
£200-300
620. A CONTINENTAL 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK RIFLED POCKET PISTOL, 3.75inch two-stage turn-off barrel chiselled with geometric designs at the breech, scroll and foliate engraved action, folding trigger, reeded wooden grip with castellated butt cap.
£200-300
621. A .650 CALIBRE CARBINE BORE SPANISH PERCUSSION OFFICER’S PISTOL , 7inch two-stage barrel with ringturned muzzle and inlaid in silver with the maker’s details and dated 1847, border and scroll engraved signed lock with bold lion’s head hammer, full stocked with border engraved steel mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, horn-capped wooden ramrod. The left side of the fore-end lacking.
£200-300
622. A 28-BORE SNAPHAUNCE CARBINE , 15.75inch sighted octagonal barrel with ring turned muzzle, secured with five foliate embossed white metal barrel bands, characteristic lock, three quarters stocked with chiselled and embossed white metal mounts.
£180-220
623. A .650 CALIBRE INDIAN SERVICE TYPE PISTOL , 8.75inch barrel, stepped lock converted from flintlock, full stocked with chequered grip, regulation type brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, swivel ramrod.
£100-150
624. A .700 CALIBRE DUTCH FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel engraved HAARLEM ANTWERPEN, bevelled lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring.
£500-600
£2,000-3,000
OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY HENRY NOCK , 9inch sighted octagonal barrels engraved H. NOCK LONDON on the top flats, border engraved stepped and bolted signed locks, full stocked with border and foliate engraved steel mounts, the trigger guards with pineapple finials, swivel ramrods.
£1,800-2,200
A CASED 40-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION TURNOVER POCKET PISTOL BY PURDEY, 5cm barrels with tramline engraving to the muzzles and breeches, foliate engraved breeches and rounded action, signed PURDAY, sliding safety, folding trigger, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt, the butt with trap, contained in its mahogany case, the lid with brass escutcheon engraved with the owner’s crest and motto CARPE DIEM, the green baize lined interior with maker’s trade label for J. Purdey, complete with mould, flask and barrel key.
£1,000-1,500
630. A PAIR OF AMERICAN 120-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION POCKET
PISTOLS, 4inch sighted barrels number from 1-4, border and scroll engraved rounded actions with long spurred dolphin hammers, two-piece varnished wooden grips, steel ramrods. These pistols have many characteristics associated with the American manufacturer Allen & Thurber. The single cock action discharges a volley fire.
£600-800
631. A 25-BORE PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOL BY BRECHT OF WEIMAR , 10.5inch sighted octagonal browned damascus smooth bore barrel engraved with the manufacturer’s details on the top flat and inlaid with gold tram lines at the breech and muzzle, border and scroll engraved lock and hammer, set trigger, half stocked with fluted flared butt, scroll engraved trigger guard.
£500-800
632. A 16-BORE IRISH PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL BY TRULOCK & SON OF DUBLIN , 4.5inch sighted barrel, signed back action lock, full stocked with brass mounts, swivel ramrod. Works well on FC and HC.
£350-450
633. AN IRISH .442 RIMFIRE SIX-SHOT TRANTER MODEL 1863 ARMY REVOLVER , 6.5inch sighted octagonal barrel with traces of original blued finish, engraved H. ALLPORT & SONS CORK, border engraved cylinder and frame, the latter stamped TRANTER’S PATENT over 5151, ejector rod mounted on the right side, chequered wooden grip.
£500-700
634. A VERY RARE CASED 54-BORE DOUBLE TRIGGER TRANTER OF BEAUMONT ADAMS
TYPE BY RIGBY OF DUBLIN , 6inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved WILLIAM & JOHN RIGBY, 24 SUFFOLK STREET DUBLIN on the top flat, border engraved blued frame engraved No. 17883 T. and TRANTERS PATENT, polished rammer on the left side, chequered wooden grip, the case colour hardened butt cap with lanyard ring, contained in its green baize lined mahogany case, complete with commensurate accessories, the mould numbered to the gun, one lidded compartment with horn lifter, contains, spare nipples and main spring, the Eley cap tin with extra Tranter label.
£3,500-4,500
635. A CASED 80-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER , 5.5inch sighted two-stage barrel, scallop engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved rounded action, bar-hammer, chequered two-piece wooden grips, contained in its blue felt re-lined case with maker’s trade label for Burnand of Newcastle, the lidded compartment with bone lifter, complete with commensurate accessories. Crisp action with traces of original finish and pitted micro-groove bore.
£500-600
636. A CASED 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT WEBLEY SOLID FRAME PERCUSSION REVOLVER , 6inch sighted barrel with traces of original blued finish, plain cylinder, border engraved frame, chequered wooden grips, contained in its blue baize lined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories, one lidded compartment with bone lifter. Works well on FC and HC with a mildly pitted bore. Pawl does not rotate the cylinder.
£400-500
637. A 130-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY GASQUOINE & DYSON OF MANCHESTER , 3inch fluted barrels, border and foliate engraved white metal action and frame, two-piece wooden grips, white metal lion’s mask butt cap, contained in a later red baize lined case with flask and mould.
£350-450
638. A 56-BORE SIX-SHOT RIFLED PERCUSSION TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER , 5.75inch sighted octagonal barrel, border and scroll engraved rounded action, sideplate replaced, sprung swivel rammer, two-piece chequered wooden grips. Action works well with a pitted bore.
£250-350
639. A 120-BORE IRISH SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 3inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action signed COLGAN LIMERICK, two-piece wooden grips.
£350-450
640. A CRISP CASED .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT
PERCUSSION COLT POCKET REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY and with traces of original blued finish, the cylinder with stagecoach scene and serial no. 149379, case colour hardened frame stamped COLTS PATENT to the left side, trigger guard and back strap with most of their original plating, serial no. to match including wedge, varnished wooden grips, contained in its burgundy velvet lined mahogany case, complete with mould, flask and cap tin.
£1,500-2,500
641. A CRISP .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT
PERCUSSION COLT POCKET REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY and with traces of original
blued finish, the cylinder with good stagecoach scene and serial no. 88067, case colour hardened frame stamped COLTS PATENT to the left side, trigger guard and back strap with most of their original plating, serial no. to match including wedge, varnished wooden grips, small chip.
£800-1,000
642. A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped ADDRESS SAML COLT NEW YORK CITY and with traces of blued finish, the cylinder with naval engagement scene, serial no. 31961, matching throughout to include the wedge, the trigger guard and back strap with traces of original plated finish, wooden grips.
£1,200-1,400
643. A SCARCE .44 (COLT) RICHARDS CONVERSION MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted barrel, ejector fitted to the right side, stepped cylinder, left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, serial no. 198641for 1872/73, wooden grips, complete with a Western Rig.
£1,400-1,800
644. A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder stamped with the serial no. 523, the frame and trigger guard 175123, the latter cut with notches, wooden grips.
£750-850
645. A CASED .41 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE MARLIN VICTOR DERINGER , 2.75inch sighted two-stage barrel stamped VICTOR on the top flat and with the manufacturer’s details on the right side, brass frame, two-piece wooden grips, chipped, contained in a blue baize and purple velvet lined mahogany case.
£500-600
646. A .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION HOPKINS & ALLEN POCKET REVOLVER , 5inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with border engraved vignettes, plain frame, two-piece wooden grips. Works on FC and HC.
£425-450
647. A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE MOORE’S PATENT SEVEN-SHOT REVOLVER , 5inch octagonal barrel, fore-sight lacking, border engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved silvered bronze frame, serial no. 3982, varnished wooden grips. One frame screw lacking and action at fault.
£400-500
648. A .41 CALIBRE RIMFIRE FOUR-SHOT COLT HOUSE MODEL OR CLOVER LEAF REVOLVER , 3inch sighted barrel with traces of original blued finish and stamped with the manufacturer’s details, fluted cylinder with traces of original blued finish, sheath trigger, two-piece wooden grips, serial no. 5620.
649. A .41 CALIBRE RIMFIRE REMINGTON OVER AND UNDER DERINGER , 3inch sighted plated barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 134, plated frame, blued hammer, lever and sheath trigger screw, chequered two-piece hard rubber grips.
£450-550
A .32 CALIBRE FOUR-SHOT REMINGTON ELLIOT DERINGER , 3.5inch sighted barrels stamped with the manufacturer’s details and traces of original blued finish, ring trigger, two-piece wooden grips.
£400-500
A 7MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 1.75inch fluted blued cylinder, English proof marks, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, chequered two-piece wooden grips. Integral ejector rod lacking.
£200-300
COLT 3RD
THUER DERINGER AND HOLSTER , 2.5inch barrel, bronze frame stamped .41 CAL, sheath trigger, two-piece wooden grips, contained in its scarce leather holster.
£400-500
A .38 CALIBRE RIMFIRE AMERICAN ARMS TURNOVER DERINGER , 2.5inch sighted barrels stamped with the manufacturer’s details and patent dates, brass action and frame, sheath trigger, two-piece wooden grips.
£250-350
654. WINCHESTER MODEL 1886, 26inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details and calibre 40-82 W.C.F. plain action retaining minor traces of original finish, the barrel tang stamped MODEL 1886, half stocked with varnished wooden fore-end and butt, serial no. 42416 for 1890.
£2,500-3,500
655. A 10-BORE OBSOLETE CALIBRE
WINCHESTER MODEL 1901 SHOTGUN , 31.25inch sighted barrel stamped with the model, calibre and manufacturer’s details, serial no. 72734, wooden foreend and butt, chequered steel buttplate. Good traces of original blued finish, minor wood repairs to foreend.
£1,800-2,200
656. A .40-60 OBSOLETE CALIBRE
WINCHESTER 1876 RIFLE , 28inch sighted two-stage barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details and the calibre, blued action, the barrel tang with model details, serial no. 57617, wooden fore-end and butt with steel mounts. Retains good amounts of original blued finish.
£5,500-6,500
657. A.44 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE
WINCHESTER MODEL 1866 MUSKET, 26.25inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, brass action, serial no. 32744, three-quarters stocked with brass and steel mounts, the butt plate with sliding trap containing four-piece cleaning rod.
£5,000-6,000
658. A RARE .40 OBSOLETE CALIBRE
WHITNEY LEVER ACTION RIFLE , 28inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the tang stamped with patent details, half stocked with steel mounts, stamped M4 to the lower tang.
£2,500-3,000
659. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH GUN HOLSTER AND BELT ENSEMBLE , of Mexican Loop format and for a Colt Single Action Army, stamped Abercrombie & Fitch New York to the holster and the belt.
£200-300
660. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN HOLSTER , of Mexican Loop format and for a Colt Single Action Army.
£60-80
661. OF TOBACCIANA INTEREST: A LORILLARD’S BEECH-NUT TOBACCO CARDBOARD ADVERTISING DISPLAY, featuring the famous American baseball playing brothers Dizzy (Jay) and Daffy (Paul) Dean, standing in their St Louis Cardinals uniforms and each holding a baseball, with a packet of Beech-Nut Tobacco in the background and the phrase “A Great Chew” in the foreground, cut to shape, 106 x 68cm approx., and later mounted and framed, some damage.
£300-500
662. A 41 RIMFIRE REMINGTON DERINGER , 3inch sighted blacked barrels stamped with the manufacturer’s details, blacked frame, sheath trigger, chequered hard rubber grips, contained in a later green baize lined leather covered case.
£400-600
663. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION STARR MODEL 1858 ARMY REVOLVER , 6inch sighted barrel, the cylinder stamped with the serial no. 14376, the left and right sides of the frame stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the grip with Inspector’s stamps to either side. Action works and with a lightly pitted bore.
£400-600
664. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION
STARR MODEL 1863 ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted barrel, the cylinder stamped with the serial no. 24420, the left and right sides of the frame stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the grip with Inspector’s stamps to either side. Action works and with a lightly pitted bore. Flayderman notes this was one of the major models of revolving handguns purchased by the US Government during the Civil War. General light pitting, action at fault and with a lightly pitted bore.
£400-600
665. A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.25inch sighted octagonal barrel, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, serial no. 130323, varnished wooden grips, No serial no. to the wedge or barrel.
£450-550
666. A .30 OBSOLETE CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT CUPFIRE POCKET REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, plain cylinder, brass frame, serial no. 7951, sheath trigger, two-piece wooden grips. Action at fault, ejector arm ferrule lacking, pitted bore.
£160-180
667. A SCARCE 11MM PINFIRE SIX-SHOT LEFAUCHEUX CONFEDERATE REVOLVER , 6.25inch sighted plated barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, plated cylinder and frame, the back strap COF. 1ST REGT CT - V - T.M.M. C.S.A. 1861. Crisp action.
£650-750
668. AN 11MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE FRENCH SERVICE REVOLVER BY LEFAUCHEUX, 6.25inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the left side of the frame stamped LF 92316, two-piece wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring. Action works well with tiny patches of pitting to the bore.
£200-250
669. A 12MM SIX SHOT MODEL 1854 PINFIRE REVOLVER BY LEFAUCHEUX , 6inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, plain cylinder, the frame stamped with the serial no. LF 112252, loading gate on the right side, two-piece wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring, contained in its leather holster. See page 14 Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£165-200
670. A RARE 7MM FIVE-SHOT PINFIRE SHEATH TRIGGER REVOLVER BY FAGNUS OF LIEGE , 2.5inch sighted barrel, plain cylinder and frame, loading gate on the right side, sheath trigger, twopiece wooden grips, the butt with integral ejector rod. See page 43 Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£130-165
671. A 9MM SIX-SHOT LEFAUCHEUX PINFIRE REVOLVER , 6inch sighted barrel, border engraved cylinder, border engraved frame, dated 1867, loading gate on the right side, chequered two-piece wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring. See page 15 Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£130-165
672. A 12MM SIX-SHOT PIRLOT FRERES PINFIRE REVOLVER , 6.25inch sighted barrel, the cylinder with pre-1870 inspection stamp, loading gate on the right side, two-piece wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring. See page 56 Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan. £130-165
673. A 12MM SIX SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 6.25inch sighted barrel, foliate etched cylinder and frame, loading gate on the right side, foliate carved two-piece wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring. See page 77 Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan. £130-165
674. A 7MM SIX SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER PROBABLY BY VIVARO PLOMADEUR OF LIEGE , 3.25inch sighted octagonal plated barrel, border and foliate etched plated cylinder, scroll etched plated frame, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, serial no. VI374, green marbled two-piece resin grips. See page 65 Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan. £100-130
675. A 12MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER BY ORTIZ D’ZARATE OF SPAIN , 6inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details at the breech, the cylinder with traces of blued finish, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, two-piece wooden grips, the butt with lanyard post. See page 111 Pinfire Pistols, Revolvers and Ammunition Handbook by Steve Jordan.
£100-130
676. A 7MM SIX-SHOT BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted barrel, plain cylinder and frame, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, chequered two-piece wooden grips.
£80-100
678. THE MAJOR PARTS OF THREE PINFIRE REVOLVERS, together with the major parts of a .32 rimfire obsolete calibre revolver, all dismantled. £50-65
679. A 7MM SIX-SHOT CLEMENT STYLE
PINFIRE REVOLVER , 2.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, dated 1913, plain cylinder and frame, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, two-piece wooden grips. £50-65
680. A 7MM SIX-SHOT BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.25inch sighted barrel, plain cylinder and frame, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, two-piece wooden grips.
£50-80
681. A 7MM SIX-SHOT BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.25inch sighted octagonal barrel, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, two-piece wooden grips.
£50-80
682. A 7MM SIX-SHOT BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3inch sighted octagonal barrel, scroll engraved cylinder, loading gate lacking, folding trigger, two-piece wooden grips.
£50-80
683. A BIRMINGHAM PROOFED 7MM CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted barrel with Birmingham proof marks to the underside and also on the cylinder, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, chequered two-piece wooden grips. See page 72 of The Pinfire Revolver Pistol and Ammunition Handbook by S. Jordan.
£45-60
684. A 7MM CALIBRE SIX-SHOT GERMAN PINFIRE REVOLVER, 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, plain cylinder and frame, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, two-piece wooden grips. See page 101 of The Pinfire Revolver Pistol and Ammunition Handbook by S. Jordan.
£45-60
685. A 7MM CALIBRE SIX-SHOT CLOSED FRAME BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER , 2.5inch sighted barrel, fluted cylinder, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, two-piece ebonised wooden grips, integral ejector rod. See page 68 of The Pinfire Revolver Pistol and Ammunition Handbook by S. Jordan.
£45-60
686. A 7MM CALIBRE SIX-SHOT BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, the cylinder with Belgian proof marks, loading gate on the right side, the left side of the frame stamped with the serial no. 3535 and maker’s mark of a crown over TBR, folding trigger, two-piece wooden grips, ejector rod.
£45-60
687. A 7MM CALIBRE SIX-SHOT BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER , 2.75inch sighted octagonal barrel, loading gate on the right side, the left side of the frame with maker’s stamp of Francois Ledant, folding trigger, chequered two-piece wooden grips. Ejector rod lacking. See page 48 of The Pinfire Revolver Pistol and Ammunition Handbook by S. Jordan.
£40-60
688. A 7MM CALIBRE MARIETTE PATENT SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.75inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details to the left side, Belgian proof mark to the cylinder, border and scroll engraved frame with knurled barrel release button, ring trigger, chequered two-piece angular wooden grips. See page 52 of The Pinfire Revolver Pistol and Ammunition Handbook by S. Jordan.
£120-180
689. A 7MM CALIBRE SYSTEME ITALIENE SIXSHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.25inch sighted barrel, blued cylinder, cylinder release lever on the left side, folding trigger, chequered two-piece wooden grips. See page 103 of The Pinfire Revolver Pistol and Ammunition Handbook by S. Jordan.
£120-180
690. A 7MM CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PINFIRE PEPPERBOX REVOLVER WITH SUPPLEMENTARY BARREL EXTENSION , 1.75inch fluted cylinder engraved with panels of foliage, 3inch sighted removable barrel, loading gate on the right side, border and scroll engraved frame, folding trigger, chequered two-piece wooden grips. See page 66 of The Pinfire Revolver Pistol and Ammunition Handbook by S. Jordan. £120-180
691. A 7MM CALIBRE JONGEN FRERES PIVOTING FRAMED SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 4.25inch sighted barrel, border and vine engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved frame, the left side with sliding cylinder safety and the front with frame release catch, folding trigger, two-piece foliate carved angular wooden grips. See page 47 of The Pinfire Revolver Pistol and Ammunition Handbook by S. Jordan.
£120-180
692. A 7MM CALIBRE MAURICE ARENDT SIXSHOT PINFIRE SAFETY REVOLVER , 3inch sighted barrel with brass inlays to the breech, brass inlaid cylinder and frame, loading gate on the right side, the left side with hammer interrupting safety, folding trigger, two-piece angular wooden grips, the butt with integral ejector rod. See page 34 of The Pinfire Revolver Pistol and Ammunition Handbook by S. Jordan.
£100-150
693. A 9MM SIX-SHOT BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER , 5.75inch sighted octagonal barrel, the cylinder with Belgian proof mark, plain frame, retaining screw replaced, loading gate on the right side, twopiece angular wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring. Ejector rod lacking.
£100-150
694. AN UNUSUAL 9MM CALIBRE FRENCH SIX-SHOT PINFIRE CANNON BARRELLED REVOLVER , 3.75inch barrel with ring turned muzzle, plain cylinder and frame, replaced loading gate on the right side, chequered two-piece angular bulbous grips, ejector rod. See page 93 of The Pinfire Revolver Pistol and Ammunition Handbook by S. Jordan.
£100-150
695. A 7MM SIX-SHOT PIRLOT FRERES COPY OF AS LEFAUCHEUX PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.75inch sighted barrel, border engraved cylinder and frame, folding trigger, loading gate on right side, chequered angular wooden grips. This revolver is probably by Pirlot Freres and is an exact copy of Lefaucheux’s patent 19380 of 1865. £50-80
696. A 7MM CALIBRE SIX-SHOT BELGIAN PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.25inch barrel with maker’s mark for Herbert Gulpen of Liege, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, two-piece chequered wooden grips, fore-sight lacking. See page 45 of The Pinfire Revolver Pistol and Ammunition Handbook by S. Jordan. £50-80
697. A 5MM CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 2inch sighted octagonal barrel, plain cylinder, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, chequered two-piece wooden grips. Hammer loose and ejector rod lacking. See page 74 of The Pinfire Revolver Pistol and Ammunition Handbook by S. Jordan. £40-60
REVOLVER , 5.75inch sighted over and under barrels, fluted cylinder, loading gate and ejector rod on the right side, folding trigger, two-piece chequered wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring.
£750-850
699. AN EIIR ROYAL HORSE GUARDS ENSEMBLE , comprising EIIR helmet, the white metal skull with gilt crowned oak leaf and laurel wreath helmet plate, faceted white metal rayed star with centered pierced gilt garter HON SOIT QUI MAL
Y PENSE on a blue enamelled ground, central red enamelled cross on a gilt ground, fluted white metal finial with gilt bun-shaped foot on a gilt rayed star base, gilt rosette bosses, leather backed chin chain, leather liner, red plume, the blue tunic with red collar and bullion trim, cuff trim lacking, gilt bullion gilt shoulder boards and aiguillette, brass trimmed polished metal cuirass, brass scale straps with faceted rivets and lion’s mask bosses, buff leather shoulder belt with black patent pouch, applied with pierced gilt Royal arms badge, white leather gauntlets. £3,000-4,000
700. A FRENCH CARABINIER’S BREAST AND BACK PLATE ENSEMBLE , the brass covered steel breast plate with raised medial ridge, the inside of the skirt dated 1831 and marked to the 2T 1L No. 813, complete with its companion back plate and straps, this also dated 1831 and marked to the 2T 1L No. 650.
£1,000-1,500
701. A 19TH CENTURY CUIRASSIER’S BREAST AND BACK PLATE ENSEMBLE , the steel breast plate with raised medial ridge, broad skirt and brass domed rivet decoration, the reverse with hessian trimmed edge, the shaped back with similar trim sand decoration, leather backed chin chains.
£1,400-1,800
702. A VICTORIAN 1 LIFE GUARDS OFFICER’S HELMET, the plated skull with gilt mounts, crowned faceted white metal rayed star with garter motto and centered red enamelled cross, all on a stippled ground and surrounded with a laurel and oak leaf wreath, gadrooned white metal plume holder with rayed star base, white plume, black velvet backed chin chain with rosette bosses, quilted liner. Some wear to liner.
£2,000-2,500
703. A RARE GVR KING’S OWN NORFOLK IMPERIAL YEOMANRY HELMET
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704. A VICTORIAN 11 HUSSARS BUSBY, the browning fur body, the red bag with bullion trim to include foliate bordered boss, central bullion boss surmounted with a gilt plume holder with twotone feather plume, leather backed gilt chin chain, leather and red silk liner with gilt maker’s trade label for Hawkes & Co. £800-1,200
the black painted metal skull with gilt mounts, the rayed star helmet plate with white metal crown surmounting white metal GVR cypher, the whole with laurel wreath surround surmounted by banner form white metal regimental title, laurel wreath head band, fluted gilt brass plume holder with quatrefoil base, yellow plume with rosette boss, leather backed copper gilt chin chain, leather liner. £3,000-4,000
705. A MONTGOMERYSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY HELMET, the white metal skull with white metal fittings, faceted rayed star helmet plate with central garter title, a griffin centred on a black painted ground, laurel wreath headband, fluted white metal finial with quatrefoil base, red plume, leather backed chin chain with rosette bosses, remnants of quilted cloth liner.
£400-600
706. AN OFFICER’S BEARSKIN TO THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS, the black fur body with gilt flaming grenade badge applied with a crowned Royal arms, white feather hackle, black velvet backed chin chain, the black leather liner with gilt maker’s name of Hobson & Sons, contained in its japanned storage tin with owner’s name plate of D. J. Davidson R. Scots Fusiliers, complete with stand.
£1,500-1,800
707. A SCARCE VICTORIAN OFFICER’S BEARSKIN TO THE LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS, the black fur body with white metal mounted copper gilt flaming grenade trimmed with a laurel wreath and centered EGYPT sphinx, scarce yellow feather hackle, leather backed chin chain, black leather liner, contained in its japanned storage tin with stand, the outside with maker’s plate for W. CATER & Co. and painted owner’s name for W.J. ROWLEY LANCASHIRE FUSL. RS.
£1,500-1,800
708. A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S 5TH NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS BEARSKIN , the browning racoon fur body with gilt flaming grenade badge, garter motto and centered regimental badge, red and white feather hackle, black velvet backed chin chain, ventilated leather liner, contained in its japanned storage tin, te lid with owner’s name plate of Lt. Col. Bigge 5th Fusiliers.
£1,200-1,500
709. A GOOD VICTORIAN OFFICER’S HOME SERVICE BLUE CLOTH HELMET OF THE 6TH VOLUNTEER BATTALION THE LIVERPOOL REGIMENT, the blue cloth body with white metal mounts, the crowned white metal rayed star with central garter motto with regimental badge centered on a burgundy velvet ground, laurel wreath surround surmounted by the regimental title in banner form, fluted spike finial with quatrefoil base, black velvet backed chin chain with rosette bosses, leather and red silk liner, together with its companion helmet plate to the 4th Battalion of the same regiment, contained in their japanned tin with maker’s plate for Hobson & Sons and name plate to Lt. Col J. L. Woods 6th V.B. King’s Livel. Regt.
£1,000-1,500
710. A GOOD BAVARIAN OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE , the black skull with white metal mounts to include state helmet plate, spike finial on circular base. Imperial and state cockades, leather backed chin scales, leather sweatband, fawn silk liner, green and red lined peaks, contained in its yellow cloth lined leather storage case with repository labels for Munich.
£600-800
711. A GOOD WURTTEMBER RESERVE OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE , the black skull with gilt mounts to include state helmet plate, spike finial on quatrefoil base with star topped rivets, multi-piece Imperial and state cockades, leather backed gilt chin scales, Depaheg Patent marked headband, russet silk liner, green and red lined peaks. Repaired splits to sweatband.
£800-1,200
712. A PRUSSIAN GUARDS OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE , the black skull with gilt mounts to include state helmet plate, spike finial on circular base with star rivets, multi-piece Imperial and state cockades, leather backed chin scales, leather sweat band, green silk liner, the inside of the skull with pencil and ink owner’s details, applied paper labels AWES MARKE and UNGESPALTENES LEDER, green and red lined peaks.
£800-1,200
713. A RARE MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE , the black skull with gilt mounts to include state helmet plate, fluted spike finial with circular base and star rivets, multi-piece Imperial and state cockades, leather backed chin scales, leather sweatband, fawn silk liner, the interior with applied paper label Prima Qualitat, green and red lined peaks. £1,800-2,200
714. AN ANHALT RESERVE OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE , the black skull with brass and white metal mounts to include state helmet plate, spike finial with circular base and domed rivets, multi-piece Imperial and state cockades, leather backed chin scales, leather sweatband, russet silk liner with inked name Franz Krug, black and red lined peaks. Internally stitching is worn and mismatched fixings.
£600-800
715. A PRUSSIAN RESERVE OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE , the black skull with gilt and brass fittings to include state helmet, spike finial with circular base and star rivets, Imperial and state cockades, leather backed chin scales, leather sweatband, fawn silk liner, green and red lined beaks. Wear to sweatband and liner.
£500-700
716. A RARE HESSE LIEB-GARDE INFANTRY OTHER RANK’S PICKELHAUBE , the black skull with white metal mounts to include state helmet plate, scroll banner, fluted spike finial with quatrefoil base with domed rivets, painted Imperial and state cockades, replacement leather chin strap, leather liner. The internal fixings for the banner have tool marks around the nuts.
£600-800
717. A RARE SAXON OTHER RANKS ERSATZ PICKELHAUBE , the black japanned thin steel skull with brass and white metal fittings to include state helmet plate, spike finial with circular base with domed rivets, painted Imperial and state cockades, leather chin strap, brown leather liner, the neck guard with white inked date 1916 and battalion BN XIX.
£700-900
718. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN HANOVERIAN FUSILIERS REGIMENT NO. 73 OTHER RANKS PICKELHAUBE , the black skull with gilt and brass mounts to include Line Regiment helmet plate with PENINSULA and WATERLOO battle honours, spike finial with circular base and domed rivets, leather liner. Extra plate mounting holes.
£400-600
719. A SAXON ERSATZ PATTERN UHLAN LANCE CAP, the black body with ventilated square top, brass and white metal rayed star helmet plate, leather chin strap, Prussian cockade and standing regional cloth cockade, leather liner, complete with cap line.
£400-600
720. AN AUSTRIAN MODEL 1905 PRIVATE PURCHASE NCO DRAGOON’S HELMET, the black painted metal body with brass trim, Austrian eagle helmet plate, brass trimmed black painted raised comb, leather backed chin scales, one detached but present, leather liner, green painted peak, oak leaf adornment.
£600-800
721. AN AUSTRIAN MODEL 1905 DRAGOON OFFICER’S HELMET, the black painted metal body with brass trim, Austrian eagle helmet plate, raised brass comb embossed with a lion and serpent motif, lion’s mask bosses, laurel leaf chin scales. Restorations to skull and interior, liner lacking.
£600-800
£100-150
724. A COPY OF THE SCARCE CLOTH COVERED CORK PRUSSIAN PICKELHAUBE , the khaki covered cork body with brass mounts, Prussian eagle helmet plate, spiked finial, circular base and domed rivets, painted Imperial and state cockades, leather chin strap, leather liner, ink stamp to interior.
£100-150
£100-150
£400-600
Karel Sule v Praze, blue cloth lined leather covered case.
£300-400
lion mask bosses, gilt chin chain, leather sweat band, cream silk liner with maker’s label for Schwaab. Generally worn, plate a replacement.
£80-120
£200-300
£150-250
733. A VICTORIAN TOWER HAMLETS RIFLES OFFICER’S SHAKO, the quilted grey brown cloth covered body with red piping and patent leather peak, small two-piece hallmarked silver shako plate, red and green woollen pompom with ornate white metal holder, leather sweat band, replaced rayon liner, contained in its japanned storage tin.
£400-600
734. A VICTORIAN SECOND TOWER HAMLETS RIFLE VOLUNTEER’S OFFICER’S SHAKO, the black cloth and patent leather body with bullion trim, white metal helmet plate, black pompom with white metal acanthus holder, velvet backed chin chain with rosette hangers, leather sweat band, quilted red silk liner with Hobson & Sons trade label.
£300-400
735. A THIRD REICH M1940 GERMAN
HELMET, the steel skull with Western Front or Normandy painted camouflage and single partly over painted Heer or possibly Kriegsmarine decal, leather liner and chinstrap. Stamped ET 64 and 203.
£600-800
736. A THIRD REICH M1940 GERMAN
HELMET, the steel skul with smooth sand-coloured finish to the base then overpainted with textured sandcoloured paint, leather liner, leather chinstrap.
£400-600
737. A THIRD REICH M1940 DRK HELMET, the white/brown painted steel skull with painted red cross to the front, leather liner and chinstrap, painted name, faded and number 31803. Found on the Island of Guernsey.
£300-500
HELMET, the steel skull with characteristic Western Front polychrome smooth painted camouflage finish, single Luftwaffe decal to the left side, the interior stamped with the lot number 4287 to the back, aluminium liner band, foam rubber pads, leather liner ink stamped in German Head size: 55 Helmet size: 66 and with the owner’s name in ink NEISS, leather chin strap -worn. Brought back by an American soldier after his return from Normandy.
£4,000-6,000
£250-350
£800-1200
£400-600
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748. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN MODEL 1916 MACHINE GUNNER’S STEEL HELMET, the steel skull with painted machine gun motif to the left side and traces of original green painted finish, contemporary repair to top of skull, leather and cloth ribbon liner, painted name Jansen. Painted decoration or paintwork may be later.
£200-300
749. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN MODEL `916 STEEL HELMET, the steel skull with camouflage painted finish and with metal camouflage cage, the interior with traces of green painted finish, padded leather liner and chin strap. Painted decoration may be later.
£200-250
750. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN PAINTED ARMOURED FOREHEAD PLATE , painted with Imperial flags and dedicated to Infantry Regiment No. 17 and dated 1916-1933. May be later painted.
£80-120
751. A 1916 DATED PRUSSIAN JAGER ZU PFERDE OTHER RANK’S HELMET OR PICKELHAUBE , the steel skull with traces of original blued or blacked finish, grey painted mounts, Prussian helmet plate, spike finial on eliptical base, repainted Imperial and Prussian cockades, leather chin strap, the interior with leather liner, green painted peak, the top of the skull with maker’s stamp for Helbing & Sackewitz and dated 1916.
£400-500
752. A COPY OTHER RANKS BAVARIAN ERSATZ FELT SHAKO, the fawn coloured felt body with brass Bavarian helmet plate, ventilation holes, leather chin strap, Prussian cockade and standing regional cloth cockade to the front, leather liner, the neck guard ink stamped T.B.2 and BA1 over 1915. A later example.
£150-250
753. A COPY FIRST WAR IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN OTHER RANK’S FELDMUTZE OR HAT, the grey cloth body with red band and piping, Imperial and Prussian cockades, the cloth interior ink stamped B.A. II over 1917.
£60-80
754. A MUSEUM QUALITY COPY OF A PRUSSIAN GRENADIER’S MITRE CAP, the threepiece red cloth body with woven cloth seams, the embossed white metal helmet plate incorporating the Prussian eagle and Imperial cypher, on a stand of arms ground, leather backed chin scales, leather liner.
£180-220
755. A SET OF WURTTEMBERG UHLAN OFFICER’S CAP LINES, the gold coloured cloth lines with red highlights, the braided terminals with large bullion knots with red velvet centres.
£250-350
756. A SET OF WURTEMBERG OFFICER’S CAP LINES, silver bullion and red thread cords with dual woven bullion terminals with cloth and bullion tassels.
£300-400
757. AN EARLY VICTORIAN SUSSEX MILITIA OR SHERIFF’S BICORN HAT, the black fur trimmed body with black oak leaf lace decoration, the white metal SUSSEX star decorated button with narrow bullion lace backing, elements of original silk lining.
£100-150
759. A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET TO THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS, the blue cloth covered body with gilt mounts, crowned rayed star helmet plate with central white metal dragon and regimental title below, spike finial with quatrefoil base, rosette bosses, black velvet backed chin chain, leather and plum coloured silk liner, maker’s stamp for A & N.C.S.
£350-450
758. A NORTHUMBERLAND VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY BUSBY, the black fur body with red cloth bag, white metal holder with horsehair plume, leather chin strap, the leather and cloth interior with maker’s label for CROSS, MORGAN & CO., contained in its repainted tin with owner’s name of G. WRIGHT. £180-220 A FRENCH steel
760. 4TH REGIMENT OF CUIRASSIER’S HELMET, the steel skull with raised brass comb embossed with a flaming grenade and the head of Medusa, acanthus decorated brush holder with red horse hair brush, black horse hair plume to the back, stamped 1187 over 4C beneath the black horse hair tail, fur head band, leather backed chin chain, leather liner. £1,400-1,800
£400-600
£1000-1,500
763.
HONOURABLE ARTILLERY
GORGET, characteristic crescent form with turned edges, the arms pierced for a silk suspender and engraved with the Prince of Wales’ feathers to one arm and the badge of the Honourable Artillery Company on the other, further engraved with the crowned Royal Arms, hammered finish to the reverse.
£1,000-1,200
764. A SCARCE COPPER GILT ROYAL MARINE OFFICER’S GORGET, characteristic crescent form with turned edges, the arms pierced for a silk suspender, engraved with the crowned Royal Arms surmounting a shield with a fouled anchor centered, red painted reverse.
£600-800
765. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SILVER SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE LOYAL HAVERFORDWEST INFANTRY VOLUNTEERS, the oval silver plate engraved with the Prince of Wales’s feathers over LHIV surmounting the date FEB.RY 24TH 1797, hook and stud fasteners to the reverse.
£800-1,000
766. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S HALLMARKED SILVER SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE RATCLIFF VOLUNTEER INFANTRY, the oval silver plate engraved with a crown over RVI, rubbed, the reverse with maker’s stamp R. JOHNSTON 68 ST JAMES’S ST hallmarked London 1803, stud and hook fasteners.
£400-600
767. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 79TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (CAMERON HIGHLANDERS), the oval gilt body with white metal edge, 79 centred on a green enamel ground surrounded by a white metal border inscribed CAMERON HIGHLANDERS and surmounted by a crown, chamois backing.
£2,000-3,000
768. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SHOLDER BELT PLATE TO THE 20TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (EAST DEVON), centred XX surrounded a laurel wreath surmounted by a crown.
£1,500-2,000
769. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 43RD MONMOUTHSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY, the rectangular white metal plate with 43 surrounded by a strung bugle horn and surmounted by a crown.
£1,500-2,000
770. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE OF THE 19TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (THE 1ST YORKSHIRE NORTH RIDING), the stippled gilt plate with burnished and chevroned gilt border, central faceted white metal rayed star surmounted by a crowned roped ring, pierced XIX, on a green enamelled ground, leather backing.
£1,500-2,000
771. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 10TH NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT, gilt rectangular plate with central white metal X surrounded by a strap inscribed NORTH LINCOLN surmounted by a crown and PENINSULA, a sphinx and EGYPT below, all surrounded by a laurel wreath.
£1,250-1,500
772. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 22ND REGIMENT OF FOOT (CHESHIRE), rectangular gilt plate centred by 22 surrounded by a laurel wreath on a blue enamel ground, all within gilt border surmounted by a crown, rayed white metal star behind, all above a white metal banner inscribed CHESHIRE.
£1,000-1,250
773. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 1ST WEST INDIA REGIMENT, gilt rectangular plate centred by a floreat 1 on a white enamel ground with pierced gilt WEST INDIA border surmounted by a crown, surrounded by three white metal banners with battle honours MARTINIQUE DOMINICA GUADELOUPE, leather backing.
£1,000-1,500
774. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 68TH REGIMENT (DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY), gilt rectangular plate with white metal overlaid 68 within a strung bugle horn surrounded by a laurel wreath and surmounted by a crown, banners above and below with battle honours SALAMANCA VITTORIA PYRENEES and NIVELLE ORTHES PENINSULA.
£1,000-1,250
775. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 13TH REGIMENT (1ST SOMERSETSHIRE), the gilt rectangular plate with white metal overlay of XIII in a strung bugle horn and a banner inscribed PRINCE ALBERT’S LIGHT INFANTRY surrounded by crowned laurel wreath incorporating banners with battle honours GHUZNEE JELLALABAD CABOOL MARTINIQUE AFFGHANISTAN (sic), all above a sphinx and EGYPT and AVA, leather liner.
£1,000-1,250
776. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 13TH REGIMENT (1ST SOMERSETSHIRE), gilt rectangular plate with white metal overlay of 13 surrounded by a strung bugle horn beneath laurel sprays, battle honours AVA and MARTINIQUE surmounted by a crown, all above a sphinx and EGYPT. £1,000-1,250
777. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE 36TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (HEREFORDSHIRE), rectangular gilt plate with white metal 36 centred, surrounded by a gilt strap inscribed OR HEREFORDSHIRE, in turn surrounded by a crown surmounting a gilt laurel wreath with battle honours NIVE ROLEIA PYRENEES PENINSULA CORUNNA NIVELLE SALAMANCA TOULOUSE VIMIERA over HINDOOSTAN and ORTHES, all on a white metal rayed star.
£800-1,250
778. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE IV TH REGIMENT (KING’S OWN), white metal rectangular body with canted corners, central lion over IV surrounded by an oval border inscribed THE KING’S OWN REGIMENT and surmounted by a crown.
£800-1,200
779. AN OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE TO THE GRENADIER GUARDS, stippled gilt rectangular plate with flaming grenade, the ball with double VR cypher.
£800-1,200
780. A REGENCY PERIOD OFFICER’S SHAKO PLATE TO THE 62ND REGIMENT OF FOOT (WILTSHIRE), the white metal rayed star with central gilt oval bordered by laurel and PENINSULA and surmounted by a red velvet filled crown, white metal 62 centred.
£800-1,200
781. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER OVAL BOWL , 950 standard, of plain form with flattened rim, engraved to the centre Vittoria June 21st 1813, and to the side of the bowl with the Spencer family crest above monogram, hallmarked to the rim (rubbed) probably for Paris 1798-1809 and C. Boucheron?, 27.8cm long, 19 oz approx. Some damages. By repute captured at the Battle of Vitoria, the Peninsular War.
£800-1,200
782. A 24TH REGIMENT OF FOOT VICTORIAN OFFICER’S QUILTED PATTERN SHAKO PLATE , the gilt rayed star surmounted by a crown, central garter with motto, pierced 24 centred with a stippled gilt surround.
£230-300
783. A KING’S CROWN SOUTH WALES BORDERERS BLUE CLOTH HELMET PLATE , the gilt rayed star surmounted by a laurel wreath, central garter and motto, blackened white metal dragon with laurel wreath surround on a black velvet ground surmounting the regimental title in white metal banner form.
£130-200
784. A VICTORIAN SOUTH WALES BORDERERS BLUE CLOTH HELMET PLATE , the gilt rayed star surmounted by a laurel wreath, central garter and motto, blackened white metal dragon with laurel wreath surround on a black velvet ground surmounting the regimental title in white metal banner form.
£130-200
785. A SCARCE OFFICER’S SABERTACHE OF THE STAFFORDSHIRE VOLUNTEERS, the flap with centered bullion and red velvet crown surmounting a bullion Staffordshire knot the whole on a blue velvet ground, silver lace border, blue leather flap and pouch, the interior with applied trade label for Hawkes & Co. £800-1,000
786. QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL:
ROBERT’S HORSE , to 4589 TPR: J. B. ROBINSON ROBERT’S HORSE, four bars SOUTH AFRICA 1901, JOHANNESBURG, ORANGE FREE STATE, CAPE COLONY.
£300-400
787. QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL:
BRABANT’S HORSE , to 20684 FAR:CPL A. JOHNSON BRABANT’S HORSE, three bars TRANSVAAL, ORANGE FREE STATE AND CAPE COLONY.
£200-300
788. KING’S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL WESTERN PROVINCE MOUNTED RIFLES, to LIEUT ROBERTSON WESTERN PROVINCE MTD RFLS, two bars SOUTH AFRICA 1901 and SOUTH AFRICA 1902 , together with a pair of First War period shoulder titles to the South African Heavy Artillery, a single Small Arms School Corps shoulder title and a Victory Medal to SJT. H. S. IRONS 1ST S.A.H., boxed.
£100-150
789. A SILVER AND ENAMEL MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLAR BREAST JEWEL , formed as a seven pointed star, the centre enamelled in red, white and blue with a two-barred cross surrounded by IN HOC SIGNO VINCES, hallmarks verso for Spencer & Co., Birmingham 1929, one star point bent and small damages to enamels, together with a French Legion of Honour medal, some damage, and an Italy Campaign medal dated 1859. (3)
£50-100
790. MODERN MILITARY ORDERS: JERUSALEM AND OTHERS, comprising Military and Hospitaller Order of St Lazarus of Jerusalem, lady’ award and miniature, The Order of St Salvador of Aragon, breast plate, the Royal Order of St James of Aragon, breast plate, and an unknown brass cross, all boxed. (4) £40-60
791. MODERN MILITARY ORDERS: SPAIN , comprising The Royal Order of the Balearic Crown, as worn by lady member of that order, breast star, Order of San Salvador, neck decoration, Order of St James of the Sword, neck decoration, and Royal Order of the Balearic Crown, breast plate/star, all boxed. (4) £40-60
792. MODERN MILITARY ORDERS: THAILAND, comprising Order of the Crown, chest decoration, Order of the White Elephant, chest decoration, and Lady in Waiting on her Majesty the Queen of Thailand, chest decoration, all boxed. (3) £40-60
793. MODERN MILITARY ORDERS: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA , comprising USA Legion of Merit, Chief Commander, chest decoration, USA States Honour Award, neck decoration, USA Army National Guard Team medal, and USA Mississippi National Guard Medal of Honour, aka The Star of Mississippi, all boxed. (4)
794. MODERN MILTARY ORDERS: SICILY/ ITALY, comprising Order of San Salvador of Aragon, neck decoration, breast plate, collar and hip badge, Military Order of the Collar of St Agatha of Paterno, lady’s insignia chest decoration, two related medallions, and Professed Knight of the Order, neck decoration, breast plate and miniature medal, and a plaque of the Grand Priory of the Military Order of the Collar, all boxed. (6)
795. MODERN MILITARY ORDERS: RUSSIA , Order of St Andrew, neck decoration, and Order of St Andrew, chest star, both boxed. (2) £20-40
796. COPY ROYAL REGIMENT OF SAPPERS AND MINERS SENIOR NCO’S SHAKO PLATE
C.1806-1822 . A fine and most rare example in thin gauge die-stamped copper, (9.8 x 6.3cm). A crowned strap with decorated edges, Royal Regt. Of Sappers And Miners, in the centre the GR cypher on a finely lined ground, original soft iron loop fasteners on solder bases, good condition.
£40-60
797. COPY ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY SIDE BADGE FOR THE FUR CRESTED LEATHER HELMET, C.1793-1822 . A fine and rare example in thin gauge die stamped brass (9.8 x 5.8cm), very slightly convex. A crowned strap with finely decorated edges, Royal Horse Artillery enclosing the GR cypher, two loop fasteners on solder bases (North and South), good condition.
£40-60
798. COPY ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY SIDE BADGE FOR THE FUR CRESTED LEATHER HELMET, C.1793-1822 . A fine and rare example in thin gauge die stamped brass (9.8 x 5.8cm), very slightly convex. A crowned strap with finely decorated edges, Royal Horse Artillery enclosing the GR cypher, two loop fasteners on solder bases (North and South), good condition, one loop fastener foot parted.
£30-40
799. A FRENCH FIREMAN’S HELMET FOR THE CHATEAUDUN SERVICE , a good quality all brass example, raised crest with side panel decoration, the ornate frontal plate shows a central fused grenade, laurels, leeks and crossed axes; the title scrolls, ‘Sps. Pompiers De Chateaudun’. Circular side supports and graduated chin scales (brass buckle present but leather fastening tab broken). Socket for side plume. Stout brown leather sweat band and lining, good overall condition.
Chateaudun is a commune in the Eure Et Loir Department (Northern France).
£200-300
ENSEMBLE , comprising helmet, later cover, postwar tunic, webbing, bayonet, entrenching tool, bandolier, water bottle etc.
£300-500
, dated 1917, complete with sprung lens cover and neck strap, together with a further pair in their leather case believed to have been captured from a German officer during WWI by Captain P.J. Thomson of the Devon Regiment and a 1917 dated sighting scope as used by the RFA. (3)
£150-200
, together with another pair, both cases dated 1917, the former belonging to S. Overington and the latter W. Swart. (2)
£40-60
£150-200
804. TWO COMPASSES AND A CLINOMETER , all around the time of the Zulu and Boer Wars and WWI, one compass and the clinometer with leather cases, together with an alidade in leather case stamped 384 over RA. (4)
£30-50
805. TWO PAIRS OF FIRST WORLD WAR WIRE CUTTERS, one dated 1915, the other dated 1917, the latter by Cheeseman with webbing holder, and an entrenching tool head. (3)
£30-50
806. A COLLECTION OF FRAMED AND GLAZED ROYAL FLYING CORPS INSIGNIA , to include cap and collar insignia, cloth shoulder titles, flechettes etc, four frames, mixed real and reproduction. (4)
£300-400
807. OF CLARK GABLE INTEREST: AN AIRCRAFT LOG BOOK , the log book of P508H F/LT Edward Howard Tooby D.F.M., scant service details but interestingly inscribed in the back “Happy landings and good fortune to all R.A.F. Fly Guys! C. Gable (Colonel USAAF)”.
£300-400
808. A FIRST WORLD WAR GERMAN NAVAL FLAG , the printed flag by Bonner Fahnenfabrik, Bonn, 90cm x 160cm.
£150-250
809. A RARE AND IMPORTANT FIRST WAR PERIOD CHRISTMAS 1914 TRUCE
SIGNAL , framed, glazed and conserved, reading To:
Kensingtons Trenches, Senders number: S 632, Date: 24th . December 1914, In reply to number: S 163, On no account are our men to be allowed to hold any communication with the Germans AAA Take steps to stop it at once AAA They must not be allowed to approach our trenches on penalty of fire being opened AAA If they continue to do so you must open fire AAA From: 25th . Infantry Brigade, Time: 11.15pm. A label verso reads: PRESENTED TO THE OFFICERS’ MESS 1ST BATTN: BY LT COL. H.J. STAFFORD
OCTOBER 1928. The original message was received by 1st Battalion in the trenches in Flanders referring to the unofficial armistice on Christmas Eve 1914 when the British and Germans left their trenches unarmed and met each other in friendly conversation between the two lines. The form is in worn condition and barely legible. See lot 110, C&T Auctioneers, 7th September 2016, when sold for £2,000 hammer price.
£600-800
810. OF BATTLE OF BRITAIN INTEREST A MKI HURRICANE TAIL WHEEL , the aluminium centre marked LF 67033/2 DRG No. over AHO F 5000 over 23 7 DC, brass centre.
£180-220
811. A WOODEN SE5A VIPER PROPELLER , the central boss stamped G 760 N 96, SE5A VIPER, DG AB 7673 RH, D 2414, P 1710. 240cm over all (Approx).
£600-800
812. A WOODEN PROPELLER , believed to be from a First War German Zeppelin but marked DFG L.710.G 100HP MONO SOUPAPE GNOME AVRO, this engine (propeller) is more likely to have been fitted to an AVRO 504C/D Zeppelin Hunter though the HP at 100 would suggest a 504E of which only 10 were built. 270cm over all (Approx).
£1,000-1,500
813. A SHORTENED DEHAVILLAND PROPELLER , 162cm over all length, the boss chiselled for a clock, now lacking, stamped 1231C 719 and 752, further stamped D 2630, P 3280, HP 80 REN, DE 6, G 734 N12 50910, green and brown painted finish.
£300-400
814. FIVE VARIOUS LANCES, each with bamboo haft, faceted steel tips and metal footings, two with pennants, one with Ordnance markings. (5) (Not illustrated).
£800-1,000
815. A SCARCE SET OF TOP SECRET MOORING MAPS FOR OPERATION OVERLORD, for the invasion of France in June 1944, four maps in total showing the mooring of shipping in the Solent, unmounted and unframed, in original canvas sleeve. (4)
£600-800
816. A MAYERS & HARRISON LTD BRASS BUGLE , applied regimental badge for the North Stafford regiment, together with a copper bugle to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, another to the Argyle and Sutherland, and a fourth by Hawkes & Son with associated Rifle Brigade badge. (4)
£100-200
817. A FIRST WORLD WAR GERMAN SAXON BUGLE , stamped date 1914 and with applied crowned coat of arms, further stamps, chained mouthpiece, material wrapped grip, canvas strap.
£100-150
818. COPY 11TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (NORTH DEVONSHIRE)
£250-350
GEORGIAN SHAKO, the black felt body with leather peak and head band, crowned GR brass shako plate, braided cap lines, leather and cloth liner.
819. YORKSHIRE REGIMENT COPY BELL
TOP SHAKO the felt body with leather peak and top, bullion and black lace trim, bullion cap lines, woollen pom-pom, white metal and gilt crowned Maltese cross shako plate surmounted by a crown, leather backed chin scales with lion’s mask bosses.
£250-350
820. A COPY WATERLOO MEDAL , unnamed, correct clip, later ring and ribbon.
£60-80
821. A BRONZE RELIEF PLAQUE DEPICTING NAPOLEON CROSSING THE ALPS, after the painting by Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) French, 24 x 18.5cm, on marble backing mount, 28 x 22cm over all.
£80-120
822. OF CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE INTEREST: a French ten centimes coin dated 1853, having been re-worked so that the centre lifts on a hinge to reveal the inscription SGT D. MAHONEY 13 L/DGNS 25.10.1854. Sergeant Daniel Mahoney, 13th Light Dragoons, shown in musters as being present with the regiment on 25th October 1854, and listed off duty and sick on 27th October 1854.
£50-100
823. A CASE OF ARTEFACTS RECOVERED FROM THE BATTLE FIELD AT WATERLOO, comprising regimentally marked buttons, hussar dress buttons, buckles, a French 108th regiment relic shako plate. A label inside suggests they were collected at Waterloo by Bernard Franck.
£265-400
824. A FRAME OF ARTEFACTS RECOVERED FROM BALACLAVA IN 1891, purportedly recovered by the Earl of Glasgow in 1891. Old lot label for Edens Auctions in Kent.
£130-200
825. OF ROYAL MARINE INTEREST - FOUR SWAGGER STICKS, a white metal topped example with the Globe & Laurel badge, another hallmarked silver to the Royal Marine Artillery, another similar, larger and a riding crop. (4)
£200-300
826. A LARGE WORLD WAR II THIRD REICH BANNER , captured at Antwerp in the Autumn of 1944 by the Senior Chaplain, Rev’d Prebendary L.J. Blashford-Snell, from a small fort on the outskirts of the city which the Padre and a few men invaded, the Padre being only armed with a tyre lever when he took the flag from a German in the Mess dining room. A more detailed account of the incident is included with this lot.
£500-700
827. A BRITISH FOUND RARE IRON COPY OF A BRONZE AGE SWORD, 49cm blade with remains of grip and peg attached, 55cm over all.
£300-500
828. A BRITISH FOUND BRONZE AGE SWORD, ritually broken at the hilt, 38.5cm flattened blade, remains of pierced grip with raised edges, green patina over all, probably Northern British.
£300-500
829. FOUR VARIOUS EARLY IRON SWORDS IN EXCAVATED CONDITION , to include one with 41cm shaped blade with curving ram’s head pommel, the largest 64.5cm long over all. Some welding and repairs to all, authenticity unknown. (4)
£150-250
830. AN IRON AGE SWORD IN EXCAVATED CONDITION , 27cm flattened blade, 10cm tang, and flattened pommel with remains of relief decoration of a wild boar, 40cm long over all. Some welding and repairs.
£100-150
831. THREE VARIOUS BRONZE DAGGERS, comprising one with 13.5cm flattened blade and pierced tang, and two with raised medial ridge, the longest 32cm over all. (3)
£100-200
832. TWO BRONZE AGE SPEAR HEADS, each with raised medial ridge, 20.5cm and 17cm respectively over all. (2)
£100-200
833. A SMALL COLLECTION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDS, comprising the tip of a bronze sword, four spear heads, a bronze shield boss and a modern flint arrow head.
shield
£50-100
834. A MODERN BRONZE COPY OF A BRONZE AGE SWORD, traditionally cast stone mould, 47cm flattened blade, shaped grip with raised edges, flared pommel, 58.5cm long over all.
£50-80
835. A NEOLITHIC STONE AXE HEAD, 9.5cm long with working marks over all, contained in a box with label stating that it was found on the Marlpool Estate, Heanor, Derbyshire.
£30-50
836. A REPLICA OF KING LUDWIG II OF BAVARIA’S HUNTING HANGER , 61m clean bright blade decorated with scrolling foliage and hunting imagery on a blacked ground, characteristic white metal hilt with down turned shell guard. D-shaped knuckle bow and boar’s head pommel, the whole decorated to match, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, decorated to match.
£300-500
837. A MID-20TH CENTURY GERMAN HUNTING HANGER , 38.5cm blade by WKC, etched with oak leaves, stags and hunting imagery, gilt white metal hilt with down turned shell guard embossed with a hound, D-shaped knuckle guard with hoof quillon, two-piece natural stag’s horn grips with acorn and oak leaf decoration, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£240-280
838. A GERMAN HUNTING HANGER , 40.5cm blade by Eickhorn, etched with game and hunting scenes, characteristic brass hilt with down turned shell guard, D-shaped knuckle guard with hoof terminal quillon, reeded pommel, natural stag’s horn grip with acorn decoration, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£240-280
839. A GERMAN HUNTING HANGER , 37.25cm blade profusely etched with scrolling foliage and stands of arms to either side, characteristic plated brass hilt with down turned shell, recurved hoof quillons, reeded pommel with acorn finial, natural stag’s horn grip, contained in its plated brass mounted leather scabbard.
£240-280
840. A THIRD REICH ARMY OFFICER’S DAGGER , 25.25cm flattened diamond section blade by Kolping, regulation plated hilt with off-white celluloid grip, contained in its plated steel scabbard.
£250-350
841. A LARGE BOWIE KNIFE BY EDWARD BARNES, 21cm blade with clipped back point, etched to one side with an eagle and variously THE UNITED STATES LAND OF THE FREE and AMERICANS ASK FOR NOTHING BUT WHAT IS RIGHT AND SUBMIT TO NOTHING THAT IS WRONG, etching very worn and illegible in places, stamped EDWARD BARNES & SON at the forte, cutlery type handle with American eagle over foliage, contained in its white metal mounted tooled brown leather scabbard.
£140-180
842. A BOWIE KNIFE BY FREDERIC BARNES, 18cm plain blade indistinctly stamped F. BARNES & CO. SHEFFIELD at the forte, white metal mounted mother of pearl hilt, gilt tooled brown leather scabbard.
£100-150
843. A BOWIE KNIFE BY TAYLOR , 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched to one side with SURE DEFENDER on a banner amidst foliage and TAYLOR WITNESS SHEFFIELD, white metal cutlery type hilt, contained in its white metal mounted faded red cloth covered scabbard, chape lacking.
£100-150
844. A BOWIE KNIFE BY MANSON, 16.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched to one side with a panel containing NEVER DRAW ME WITHOUT REASON NOR SHEATH ME WITHOUT HONOUR flanked by scrolling foliage and stamped MANSON SHEFFIELD at the forte, white metal cutlery type handle, contained in its white metal mounted gilt tooled brown leather scabbard.
£100-150
845. A BOWIE KNIFE BY LINGARD, 16cm blade with clipped back point, etched with an eagle over foliage and AMERICANS NEVER SURRENDER to one side and stamped R. LINGARD PEA CROFT SHEFFIELD at the forte, with white metal cutlery type handle, contained in its white metal mounted tooled brown leather scabbard.
£100-150
846. TWO VARIOUS BOWIE KNIVES, comprising one by Butler, 16.5cm blade with clipped back point, stamped GEORGE BUTLER & CO. TRINITY WORKS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND with riveted two-piece finely chequered horn pistol grip, contained in its tooled brown leather scabbard also stamped with BUTLER SHEFFIELD and a key, and a further basic Bowie knife in poor condition. (2)
£150-250
847. A BOWIE KNIFE BY RODGERS, 19.5cm flattened diamond section blade, stamped with a crown flanked by GR above J. RODGERS & SONS NO.6 NORFOLK ST SHEFFIELD ENGLAND at the chape, with a star and a cross to the other side, twopiece riveted finely chequered grip, contained in its brown leather scabbard.
£150-250
848. A VICTORIAN BOWIE KNIFE BY UNDERWOOD, 20.5cm flattened diamond section blade with clipped back point, stamped with a crown flanked by VR above UNDERWOOD 56 HAYMARKET LONDON, natural stag’s horn handle with white metal mounts, contained in its brown leather scabbard, damaged and chape lacking, with sprung catch.
£150-250
849. A FOLDING BOWIE KNIFE BY BURT, 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade stamped W.S. BURT CO 9 OXFORD S at the forte, two piece horn grip with brass rivets, the white metal escutcheon acting as the release mechanism, contained in its brown leather scabbard.
£80-120
850. A SPANISH NAVAJA , 14cm clipped back blade by Beauvoir, characteristic brass mounted frame with horn and bone scales, some loss, together with a German boot knife with natural stag’s horn grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather sheath. (2)
£160-180
851. A CASED PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY SPANISH NAVAJA OR POCKET KNIVES, both with brass mounts and polished horn and bone grip scales, one with 14.5cm blade, the other 15cm, both with BATISSE maker’s stamps. (2)
£300-400
852. A LARGE AMERICAN ADVERTISING OR PROMOTIONAL FOLDING POCKET KNIFE , 24cm clean clipped back blade with maker’s mark to the forte, two-piece polished wooden grip scales, brass mounts, contained in its black leatherette covered presentation box.
£200-300
853. A LARGE VICTORIAN SPORTSMAN’S POCKET KNIFE WITH CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR , 12cm blade with maker’s panel for RODGERS cutlers to her majesty, large sprung cartridge extractor and five further fold out tools, integral to the alloy scales, tweezers, large pricker or needle and scissors, engraved with the owner’s name F. De S. Shortt. Francis de Sausmarez Shortt served with the Black Watch in Egypt as a Corporal before being promoted to Lieutenant then Captain with the Manchester Regiment then the Royal Scots and seeing service in India then South Africa before retiring as a Major in the early 1900’s.
£400-600
854. A BUTLER & COMPANY SPORTSMAN’S KNIFE , 7.5cm blade with maker’s panel at the forte, combination 12 and 16-bore cartridge extractor, six further fold out blades or tools, alloy grip scales.
£180-200
855. A LARGE VICTORIAN BOWIE KNIFE BY BROOKES & CROOKES, 25cm clipped back blade with faceted back edge, VR and maker’s stamp to the forte, white metal mounted hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, contained in a later leather sheath.
£600-700
856. A LARGE COLLINS & CO V44 SURVIVAL KNIFE , 23cm double fullered clipped back blade stamped with the maker’s details and No.18 at the forte, late brass mounted hilt with natural stag’s horn grip, leather sheath.
£300-400
857. A VERY LARGE BOWIE KNIFE , 30.5cm flipped back fullered blade with etched damascus blade, 7.25cm at the widest point, white metal mounted hilt with riveted horn grips.
£240-260
858. A LATE VICTORIAN GERMAN SPORTSMAN’S OR SURVIVAL KNIFE , 9cm clipped back blade with faceted back edge, chequered composition grips, four various foldout tools, contained in a Middle East fighting knife sheath.
£100-150
859. A 20TH CENTURY COMMEMORATIVE COLT BOWIE KNIFE , 15cm clean clipped back blade etched Colt SHEFFIELD ENGLAND and with the Colt logo at the forte, white metal mounted polished wooden hilt, contained in its leather sheath. Circa 1969-1973.
£150-200
860. A BRAZILLIAN COMMEMORATIVE MATTO GROSSO BOWIE KNIFE , 25.25cm clipped back blade etched with a tiger in a jungle setting and MATTO GROSSO, commemorating the Brazilian expedition of 1867 to relieve the town of the same name, contained in its leather sheath, circa 1967.
£150-250
861. A WEISS OF LONDON BOWIE KNIFE , 25.75cm clipped back blade with facets to the back edge, brass mounted hilt with linear carved wooden grip, in its leatherette sheath. Believed to commemorate the 100 th anniversary 1787-1987.
£100-150
862. AN INTERESTING ROMANTIC STILETTO DAGGER , 8cm flattened diamond section fullered blade, the hilt depicting the god Pan playing the panpipes, double sided and with foliate and scrolling vine details, contained in its red velvet covered wooden scabbard.
£350-450
863. A ROMANTIC STILETTO DAGGER , 9cm flattened diamond section blade, the hilt depicting a robed lady in the classical manner, contained in its white metal dagger decorated to each side with a helmet and foliate swags.
£200-300
864. AN ARGENTINIAN GAUCHO KNIFE , 17.5cm blade etched with ranching scenes, faceted white metal hilt decorated with leaves, contained in its white metal scabbard embossed with ranching scenes.
£80-120
865. AN ARGENTINIAN GAUCHO KNIFE , 12.5cm blade stamped BELLVER ARGENTINA, characteristic tapering white metal hilt decorated with panels of foliage and flower heads, contained in its white metal scabbard decorated to match, together with a Joseph Rodgers bowie knife with 21cm clipped back fullered blade and natural stag’s horn grip. (2)
£100-150
866. A 19TH CENTURY SARDINIAN OR CORSICAN DAGGER , 21cm flattened diamond section fullered blade chiselled with foliage, wire bound spirally fluted horn hilt, in its tooled leather scabbard, chape lacking.
£250-350
867. THREE 19TH CENTURY SARDINIAN OR CORSICAN DAGGERS, one with pierced blade, characteristic brass and horn mounted hilts. (3)
£80-120
868. THREE 19TH CENTURY SARDINIAN OR CORSICAN DAGGERS, each with flattened diamond section blade, two with geometric piercings, brass mounted horn grips. (3)
£80-120
869. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY DAGESTANI DAGGER , 13.5cm triple fullered clipped back blade, characteristic silver niello hilt decorated with foliage, contained in its white metal scabbard decorated to match.
£250-350
870. A SPANISH HUNTING OR SKINNING KNIFE , 16.5cm leaf-shaped plated blade etched with hunting and big game scenes, recurved guard, natural stag’s horn grip, contained in its plated mounted leather sheath decorated with foliage.
£250-280
871. SIX SCANDINAVIAN FISHING OR HUNTING KINVES, both with fullered blades, one with wood grip, the other of horn and decorated with a stag, leather sheaths, four further examples, one presented to Mack Oslo 1945, two with brass horse head pommels. (6)
£240-280
872. A SCARCE COMBINATION SKINNING KNIFE AND GAME SHEARS, 16cm clipped back blade stamped HENZ A ARAU, riveted horn grips, later sheath.
£200-300
873. THREE VARIOUS FOLDING KNIVES, comprising a German WWI folding lock knife by MERCATOR, the blade marked MERCATOR and SOLINGEN, the back strap of the knife marked MERCATOR DRGM, a French sailor’s knife, 8cm blade marked GARREAU and with scissors trademark, fold-out canvas or net mending needle, horn scales, and a two-bladed pocket knife with trademark of John Petty, also marked J. Hall and on the main blade PERTH KNIFE. (3)
£100-150
874. A BOXED 40TH ANNIVERSARY .44 MAGNUM POCKET KNIFE , two clean blades etched with commemorative statements, composition scales, one inset with a white metal S&W logo, in its presentation case.
£80-100
875. A THIRD REICH HITLER YOUTH DAGGER , 14cm blade marked RZM M7/67/1939, regulation plated hilt with chequered plastic grips, inset with the enamelled badge, in its polished steel scabbard, the leather frog stamped MADE IN GERMANY, together with two similar daggers but for scouts, both with sheaths. (3)
£200-300
876. A WORLD WAR TWO CHINDIT KNIFE , 19cm heavily sharpened clipped back blade, riveted two-piece wooden grips, in its later scabbard.
£300-400
877. A 1917 AMERICAN MACHINE GUNNER’S OR TRENCH BOLO KNIFE , 25.75cm blade stamped MOD 1917, shaped wooden grips, in its sheath.
£100-150
878. A FIRST WORLD WAR 1917 DATED ORDNANCE ISSUE KUKRI , together with another similar and a civilian kukri. (3)
£300-400
879. A 1951 DATED WILKINSON SWORD TYPE KUKRI , 30.5cm fullered blade stamped 51 over WSC, black painted wooden hilt, in its leather wrapped scabbard, together with a further kukri with scabbard, and another lacking scabbard. (3)
£150-250
880. AN INTERESTING LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY KUKRI , the blade profusely decorated with geometric designs and peacocks, brass mounted wooden hilt, in its leather sheath, together with another kukri of large proportions. (2)
£200-300
881. A 1917 DATED AMERICAN TRENCH KNIFE , 22.75cm triangular section blade, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard marked US LF & C 1917, wooden grip, steel and leather scabbard, together with a Turkish bayonet and scabbard. 1st Antique over 100 years old. (2)
£350-450
882. A FRENCH FIRST WORLD WAR TRENCH CLUB , the cast iron head of grenade form, tapering wooden haft with wrist strap, together with another similar, German and a mace. (3)
£300-400
883. TWO VARIOUS FIRST WORLD WAR TRENCH CLUBS, wooden haft with lead heads, one marked to the Irish Rifles, dated 1916 and with broad arrow stamp. (2)
£200-300
884. A FIRST WAR PERIOD GERMAN TRENCH CLUB , the studded cast iron head with cable body, cast iron grip, together with a bronze commemorative iron cross. (2)
£200-300
885. A SCARCE FIRST PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 16.25cm blade etched with the F-S and Wilkinson logos, regulation plated brass hilt with recurved guard and chequered grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather sheath.
£2,000-3,000
886. A POST WAR PERSONALISED THIRD PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade by WILKINSON SWORD etched with owner’s initials T.E. KING, regulation plated hilt, white metal mounted leather sheath.
£200-300
887. A SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 16.75cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the F-S and Wilkinson logos, regulation blacked hilt with chequered brass grips, contained in its blackened brass mounted leather scabbard.
£600-800
889. A SECOND PATTERN BEADED AND RIBBED FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation beaded and ribbed brass hilt, the crossguard stamped with an arrow, contained in its brass mounted leather sheath.
£500-600
888. A SECOND PATTERN BLACKED BEADED AND RIBBED FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation blacked hilt stamped with an arrow over 1 at the base of the beaded and ribbed hilt, contained in its brass mounted leather sheath.
£500-600
890. A SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17.25cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the F-S and Wilkinson logos and the name FREDERICK I. HOPPA, regulation brass hilt with chequered grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£800-900
891. A WILKINSON MARKED THIRD PATTERN COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17.25cm flattened diamond section blade etched with the Wilkinson logo to one side, regulation blacked ribbed grip contained in its blackened brass mounted leather sheath.
£400-500
893. AN ORDNANCE MARKED SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 16.5cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation plated hilt stamped BO beneath an arrow at the base of the chequered grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather sheath.
£350-450
892. A SECOND PATTERN B2 MARKED FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17cm flattened diamond section blacked blade, regulation brass hilt with chequered grip, the crossguard marked B2, contained in its brass mounted leather sheath.
£400-500
895. A SCARCE US MARINE NAMED SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 16.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched T.R. EVANS USMC, regulation plated hilt, the crossguard stamped with an arrow over 56, chequered grip, contained in its leather sheath with 1944 dated webbing belt loop.
£500-600
894. A POST WAR SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17.25cm flattened diamond section blacked blade etched with the F-S logo and maker’s panel for H.G. LONG & CO, regulation chequered blacked hilt, contained in its blackened brass mounted leather scabbard.
£300-400
896. A VIETNAM WAR PERIOD U.S. SPECIAL FORCES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17cm flattened diamond section blade marked 5TH SPECIAL FORCES GROUP VIETNAM, regulation plated hilt with triple band chequered grip, the guard with a Special Forces badge, contained in its white metal mounted black leather scabbard.
£280-320
897. A REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK BAYONET, an Italian M1 bayonet, an L1A1 bayonet, a Czech bayonet, a KCB bayonet, a US socket bayonet, an SA80 bayonet and a FAl bayonet, all with scabbards. (8)
£240-280
898. A NO. 9 MKI BAYONET, together with an L1A1 dress bayonet, an SA80 bayonet, two socket bayonets, a Japanese M1 ersatz bayonet (?) and two German/Dutch Ersatz bayonets(?) (8)
£180-220
899. A SPANISH ARTILLERY BAYONET, together with another similar with saw back, an Argentinian FAL bayonet, an L1A1 bayonet, a No. 9 MKI bayonet, two socket bayonets and a Czech bayonet. (8)
£180-220
900. A NO.5 MKI BAYONET, with dress frog, two SA80 bayonets, a No.4 MKIII spike bayonet, an L1A1 bayonet, a US socket bayonet, a KCB bayonet, and a further socket bayonet. (8)
£180-220
901. A CZECH BAYONET, together with a G3 bayonet, a US M7 bayonet, a US socket bayonet, a No.5 MKI bayonet, a further Czech bayonet and two alloy Type 56 spike bayonets. (8)
£180-220
902. A JAPANESE ARISAKA BAYONET, together with a late war emergency issue bayonet, a G3 bayonet, a Czech bayonet, an AK47 bayonet, an L1A1 bayonet and a socket bayonet, all with scabbards. (7)
£120-160
903. AN AUSTRIAN MODEL 1842 SWORD BAYONET, together with two 1907 pattern bayonets, a shortened Brown Bess type bayonet, an AKM bayonet, a No.9 bayonet and an L1A3 bayonet. (7)
£180-220
904. A BROWN BESS TYPE SOCKET BAYONET, together another similar, two 1907 pattern bayonets, one with bronze grips, an Austrian Model 1888 NCO’s bayonet, a Belgian bayonet and an AKM bayonet. (7)
£180-220
905. AN AUSTRIAN MODEL 1888 NCO’S BAYONET, with Czech markings, together with two 1907 pattern bayonets, a Brown Bess type bayonet, an 1876 Pattern socket bayonet and two further bayonets. (7)
£150-250
906. A 1907 PATTERN BAYONET, together with another similar, an Italian Model 1938 bayonet with bronze grips, two socket bayonets and a further bayonet. (6)
£120-140
907. AN 1876 PATTERN SOCKET BAYONET, together with an 1853 pattern bayonet, matching numbers on socket and scabbard, together with a further socket bayonet, an Australian SLAZ 42 bayonet with good markings, to scabbard and SA leather frog, an L1A4 dress bayonet and frog and an AK bayonet. (6)
£120-140
908. A BROWN BESS TRYPE SOCKET BAYONET, together with another similar, both with scabbards, a further socket bayonet, a scarce 1907 pattern bayonet by Vickers dated July 1918, an L1A3 bayonet and a No.9 bayonet. (6)
£180-220
909. A BRUNSWICK 2ND PATTERN BAYONET, 56.5cm blade retaining almost all of its original factory polish, stamped with a crown over E over 6 acceptance stamp, contained in its brass mounted black leather scabbard.
£350-450
910. A BRITISH SHORT LONG LAND PATTERN BAYONET, 44cm blade, Dawes stamp circa 1767-85, contained in its fancy tooled black leather Volunteer type scabbard.
£300-400
911. A BRITISH CARBINE OR FUSIL BAYONET CIRCA 1745-60, 34cm blade stamped 2 over 0, socket with light surface rusting and retaining much original black paint, contained in its black leather scabbard stamped 25, locket and chape missing. See Goldstein, p.101 fig.135.
£250-350
912. A BRITISH EARLY LAND PATTERN CARBINE C.1730, 32cm blade, the socket stamped with a shield, contained in its black leather scabbard with brass hook. See Goldstein, p.98, fig.131.
£250-350
913. A BRITISH EARLY 1796 INDIA PATTERN BAYONET, 43cm blade marked with a crown over 19, the socket retaining almost all of its original black lacquered finish.
£150-180
914. A BRITISH SEA SERVICE PATTERN 1841 SOCKET BAYONET, 43cm blade stamped Osborne, Ordnance stamp crown over 6, the socket engraved with the rack number 86, (matching number to lot XX in the military pattern longgun section). Scarce Crimean War period issue for the Pattern 1839 sea service percussion musket.
£200-250
915. A RARE GEORGE I DUTCH PATTERN
BAYONET, 43cm flat blade with deep horseshoe stamp to one side, some sharpening marks and light staining, contained in its very rare black leather covered wooden scabbard, lacking hook and chape. Dutch contract c.1715. See British & Commonwealth Bayonets, p.27, no.B37.
£600-700
916. A BRITISH NEW LAND PATTERN
BAYONET CIRCA 1815, 43cm blade stamped with a crown over 51, I. Salter and 5 over RC, the socket marked to the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, contained in its brass mounted black leather scabbard.
£450-550
917. A RUSSIAN M.1870 2ND MODEL BERDAN RIFLE SOCKET BAYONET, 53cm four-sided blade with Russian arsenal stamps. Some pitting to socket.
£150-180
918. A SWISS M1943 PATTERN DRESS
BAYONET OR DAGGER , 21cm flattened diamond section blade by ELSNER, regulation plated hilt with two-piece riveted wooden grips, contained in its black painted steel scabbard, complete with knot.
£200-300
919. A SCARCE DAY’S PATENT PERCUSSION
TRUNCHEON , 17inch over all length, the brass barrel with ring turned flared muzzle, folding trigger, eagle’s head pommel surmounted by a pierced crown, old collection tag no. 239.
£1,000-1,500
920. AN EDWARD VII 1902 CORONATION MARSHALL’S BATON , with painted and gilt decoration of a crown over ER VIII over crossed sword and sceptre, orb and 1902, all on a red ground with gilt ends, one end stamped indistinctly ?ORN, 76.5cm long. Some losses to paint and other damages.
£100-150
921. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY PRESENTATION METROPOLITAN POLICE TRUNCHEON , wooden body of tapering form stamped with a crown flanked by MP and with turned grip, applied with a silver collar inscribed METROPOLITAN SPECIAL CONSTABULARY, X DIVISION, DRILL COMPETITION JANY 16TH 1916, WON BY S/C L.A. LEVY and hallmarked for R.Hodd & Son, London 1915, the end of the handle and the leather wrist strap both stamped for Hiatt’s Co. Ltd, Birmingham, 38.5cm long.
£40-60
922. A COMPOSITE 19TH CENTURY MATCHLOCK JAILOR’S KEY, 5.75inch over all length, characteristic key-form barrel with matchlock mechanism, old collection tag 192.
£200-300
923. A GEORGE III SILVER MOUNTED TIPSTAFF TO THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY, turned wooden handle surmounted by a silver terminal in the form of a crown with red velvet lining, the collar engraved Hon Artillery Company and hallmarked for John Reilly, London 1820, 12.5cm long.
£250-350
924. A GILT BRASS MOUNTED WOODEN TIPSTAFF, the turned ribbed wooden body, surmounted by a crown unscrewing, the collar engraved S over 3, 19cm long.
£150-250
925. A VICTORIAN GEORGETOWN POLICE TRUNCHEON , the cylindrical wooden body with turned ribbed handle, the body and ends of the truncheon stamped G. THAIN, brass mount engraved V*R GEORGETOWN POLICE, the handle pierced for the hide thong, 26cm long.
£100-150
926. A VICTORIAN BRASS TIPSTAFF, of characteristic form, the crowned brass tubular body engraved METROPOLITAN POLICE, GT MARLBOROUGH ST PUBLIC OFFICE NO.61, turned wooden handle.
£800-1,000
927. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY WALKING STICK , the horn crook handle with 18ct gold collar with maker’s mark for JS & Co. and inscribed “Presented to W.J. Sanders by a few customers, Turf Hotel, 17/12/13, ebony haft, metal ferrule, 89cm long. £80-120
928. A LATE VICTORIAN WALKING STICK , the silver handle modelled as a hare’s head with glass eyes and hallmarked London 1898 with rubbed maker’s mark C.T?, coromandel haft, later horn finial, 82.5cm long. £80-120
929. A CONTINENTAL WALKING STICK , the white metal handle in the form of a snarling leopard’s head with glass eyes, hallmarks to include 900 and 84, coromandel haft, metal ferrule. 87cm long.
£40-60
930. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY WALKING STICK , the silver pommel engraved with foliate scrolls and hallmarked Birmingham 1912 with maker’s marks for Albert Baker & Co. Ltd, ebonised haft with white metal collar and metal ferrule, 92.5cm long.
£30-50
931. A MID 20TH CENTURY FIJIAN HARDWOOD WALKING STICK , the top of the knop inset with a Fijian penny, white metal collar inscribed “FROM STAFF & STUDENTS NADURU LOULOU 1946” metal ferrule, 85.5cm long. £20-30
932. AN EDWARDIAN WELSH PRESENTATION
WALKING STICK , L-form plain horn handle, silver collar hallmarked London 1905 with rubbed maker’s mark G? and inscribed CYFLWYNEDIG STEPHEN
GORONWY GAN WEINIDOG A DIACONIAID NODDFA, (Presented to Stephen Goronwy by the Minister and Deacons of Noddfa), 92.5cm long.
£150-180
933. A SCARCE 19TH CENTURY IRISH SWORD STICK , 65.5cm flattened triangular section tapering blade stamped SCOTT DUBLIN, plain ivory handle, foliate white metal collars, malacca haft, metal ferrule, 86cm long. Ivory declaration submission number
£150-200
934. A 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK , 67.5cm flattened diamond section blade with traces of blueing, L-shaped horn handle, possibly rhino horn, contained in its wooden haft with push button mechanism, lacking ferrule, 82cm long over all.
£250-300
935. AN UNUSUAL 19TH CENTURY BLADED RIDING CROP, 34cm square section tapering blade, contained in its wire bound leather haft, leather wrapped grip with carved horn dog’s head pommel, 48cm over all.
£150-200
937. THOMAS COSTERTON GILSON (1885-1971), ARR, 9 th (Queen’s Royal) Lancers, mounted soldiers, signed, signed, watercolour and gouache, 21.5 x 15cm, titled to the mount, framed and glazed. £30-50
938. AFTER GEORGE MORLAND, two men shooting in a wooded landscape with spaniels, mezzotint engraving, 41.5 x 54cm in gilt frame. £50-60
936. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY IRAQI WALKING CANE , the niello pommel and neck inscribed MOSUL D.E.H. 1919 and with geometric and floral decoration, slender ebonised haft, 91cm long over all.
£200-300
939. ENGLISH SCHOOL (20TH CENTURY), a naval battle between two three masted sailing ships, indistinctly signed, oil on canvas, 50 x 60.5cm £20-30
940. A GOOD MIXED COLLECTION OF BOOKS ABOUT ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOUR , to include Arms & Armour by Norman, Laking - Wallace Collection, Collecting Duelling Pistols by Neal, A Pocket History of Artillery Light Fieldguns by Franz Kosar, The Book of Shooting for Sport and Skill, various CADW castle guides, Christies and Sothebys catalogs etc. (Parcel)
£30-65
941. FOUR BOOKS ABOUT SWORDS, Naval Swords by Annis, Scottish Swords and Dirks by Wallace, Sword, Lance and Bayonet by Hopkinson and Swords of Hitler’s Third Reich by Angolia. (4)
£30-50
942. A GOOD SELECTION OF BOOKS AND CATALOGUES RELATING TO ARMS AND ARMOUR , to include Kåa Wennberg, European Firearms in Swedish Castles; H.L. Blackmore, Royal Sporting Guns at Windsor ; W. Keith Neal, Spanish Guns and Pistols; Torsten Lenk, The Flintlock: it’s origin and development. (Parcel)
£65-100
943. FOUR VARIOUS BOOKS RELATING TO ARMS AND ARMOUR , comprising European Swords and Daggers in the Tower of London, Her Majesty’s stationery Office, 1974; Cut & Thrust Weapons - A fascinating and illuminating study of European side-arms through the ages, Eduard Wagner, 1969; The Scottish Pistol
- Its History, Manufacture and Design, Martin Kelvin, 1996; and The Collecting of Guns, ed. James E. Serven, 1964. (4)
£100-150
944. A SMALL COLLECTION OF BOOKS RELATING TO ARMS AND ARMOUR , comprising D.R. Baxter, Superimposed Load Firearms 13601860 ; Harold L. Peterson, Arms and Armor in Colonial America 1526-1783; Harold L. Peterson, The Book of the Gun; R Ewart Oakeshott, The Archeaology of Weapons - Arms and Armour from Prehistory to the Age of Chivalry ; Charles Henry Ashdown, British and Foreign Arms and Armour ; ICOMAM 50, Papers on arms and military history 1957-2007, and Die Waffen-Sammlung des Fursten SalmReifferscheidt zv Schloss Dyck . Some with dw. (7)
£130-200
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