Winter Virtual Arms and Armour Auction Tuesday to Wednesday
26th to 27th November 2024 at 10am
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1. A FINE AIKUCHI , 19.8cm Shin-shinto hirazukuri blade with two mekugi-ana signed Matsuhiro Oite --- Nobuyoshi, fully bound tsuka with silver fuchikashira decorated with Ho-ho birds in gold, silver and gilt Ho-ho bird menuki, in its black lacquered saya decorated with clouds and foliage in two coloured gold nashiji with silver grotesque mask ring kurikata, and koiguchi, kojiri and kodzuka and wari-bashi all decorated en suite with the tsuka, the koshirae with tsunagi, the blade with shira-saya.
£1,800-2,200
, 20.7 Shinto hira-zukuri blade with one mekugi-ana carved with a hi on each side, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron Higo fuchikashira decorated in gold with stylized dragons and clouds, copper dragonfly menuki, in its black ishime lacquered saya with koi-guchi, kurikata and kogai decorated en suite and complete with iron kodzuka inlaid in gold with geometric designs.
£1,000-1,500
3. AN AIKUCHI, 18.6cm Meiji blade with one mekugi-ana signed Yakumo and with inscription on the reverse, notare hamon with tobiyaki and nie, masame hada, the tsuka and saya lacquered with gold aogai clouds against a black ground, silver kashira decorated with crashing waves, silver mekugi in the form of the Wheel of Dharma, silver grotesque mask ring kurikata, silver kojiri decorated with leaves.
£800-1,200
4. AN AIKUCHI, 15cm Shinto hira-zukuri blade with three mekugi-ana carved with a hi on each side, signed Kunitomo, suguha hamon, the ribbed wood tsuka decorated with stylized clouds in gold nashiji and black lacquer, ornate shaped shibuichi fuchi-kashira, in its gold nashiji and black lacquered saya with shibuichi mounts including ring kurikata en suite with the tsuka. £600-800
5. A TANTO, 21.6cm Shinto blade of yari form with one mekugi-ana, polished samé tsuka with horn fittings, in its gold and black laquered saya with white metal nanako kodzuka embossed with a Ho-ho bird and foliage.
£300-400
8. A KATANA , 60cm shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Hejiano ju Fujiwara Kunitake, notare hamon, in full military pattern mounts with leather combat cover.
£500-800
6. A TANTO, 21.5cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, rebound tsuka with copper fuchi-kashira decorated with silver shells, soft metal menuki, octagonal iron tsuba decorated with insects in soft metals, in its nashiji lacquered saya.
£200-300
7. A GENDAITO, 68.9cm blade with one mekugi-ana signed Seki --- Kanenori saku, midare hamon, in full military pattern mounts complete with knot.
£600-800
9. A GENDAITO, 67.8cm blade with one mekugi-ana, Seki Ikami Sadahiro saku, gonome hamon, in military mounts, saya pitted.
£500-700
10. A KATANA, 63cm Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, gunome hamon, in full military pattern mounts complete with knot.
£300-500
11. A KATANA , 68.6cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, o-suriage nakago, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with mixed mounts, soft metal menuki, circular iron sukashi tsuba, in its black lacquered saya.
£300-500
12. A WAKIZASHI, 38.9cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, rebound tsuka with mixed mounts, iron mokko shape tsuba, in its black lacquered saya.
£80-120
13. A KATANA , 70.7cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Kiyomitsu, midare hamon, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with bronze fuchi-kashira decorated with silver bamboo, shakudo and gold menuki of foliage and insects, iron tsuba chiselled with dragons and a bird, in its red and black flecked lacquer saya.
£1,200-1,600
14. A KATANA , 66cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Tanba no Kami Yoshimichi with Kikumon and dated 1693, suguha hamon, in full military patterned mounts.
£1,000-1,500
15. A KATANA , 69.6cm Shinto blade with hi, three mekugi-ana, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira chiselled with foliage, gilt highlights, dragon menuki, iron tsuba decorated with a soft metal elephant in a landscape, in its red and black speckled lacquer saya with soritsuna.
£1,000-1,500
16. A KATANA , 66.1cm Koto blade with two mekugi-ana, cut with bo hi, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira, decorated in gold with various implements, copper Shi-shi menuki, iron sukashi tsuba chiselled and pierced with prunus branches, in its black ishime lacquered saya.
£1,000-1,500
17. A WAKIZASHI, 55.6 Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana, signed Echizen ju Musashi Kami Fuji-wara Kanenaka, suguha hamon, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira decorated with Mount Fuji and a landscape, soft metal details, shakudo, gold and copper dragon menuki, oval shakudo decorated with a bird and flowers in soft metals, in its black lacquered saya with dragon and waves decorated kojiri.
£900-1,200
18. A KATANA , 69.5cm Koto blade with two mekugi-ana, signed Noshu Seki ju Kanehisa, notaremidare hamon, fully bound tsuka with plain copper fuchi-kashira, soft metal ken menuki, copper mokkoshaped tsuba, in its black laquered saya.
£900-1,200
19. A GENDAITO, 70cm blade with one mekugiana, signed Shoshin Kobuse Kitae Masafusa saku and with Magane iri stamp, notare-midare hamon with sunagashi, nashiji hada, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi decorated with a dragon, horn kashira, shakudo dragon menuki, circular iron sukashi tsuba chiselled and pierced with foliage, in its black lacquered saya.
£800-1,200
20. A KATANA , 63.7cm Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, carved with a dragon and tama horimono, broad suguha hamon, nashiji hada, rebound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira decorated with dragons and clouds, dragon menuki, shakudo tsuba carved and pierced with a dragon, in its orange lacquered saya.
£800-1,200
21. A HANDACHI, 70.4cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, komidare hamon, fully bound tsuka with brass fuchi and kabuto-gane, brass ken menuki, pierced iron tsuba, in its black lacquered saya with full brass handachi mounts.
£700-1,000
22. A KATANA , 60.8cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Kanehisa, midare hamon, tsuka with shakudo nanako, fuchi decorated with flowers with gilt details, horn kashira, iron tsuba with a gilt dragon in clouds, in its military saya.
£400-600
23. A WAKIZASHI, 57.3cm Shinto blade with hi, three mekugi-ana, signed Hizen Kami Tadayoshi, goheigata nakago, suguha hamon, in full military pattern mounts.
£400-600
24. A WAKIZASHI, 53.7cm Shinto blade with hi, two mekugi-ana, signed Hizen Kuni Tadayoshi, midare hamon, in military mounts with iron tsuba.
£350-500
25. A WAKIZASHI, 44.7cm Shinto suriage blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Hizon Kumi Tadayoshi, midare hamon, bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira, shirimono menuki, iron tsuba chiselled with a dragon, in its black lacquered saya with ribbed upper section.
£350-500
26. A WAKIZASHI, 49.6cm hira-zukuri blade with hi, three mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, rebound tsuka with unmatched fuchi-kashira, soft metal bird menuki, iron tsuba, in its black lacquered saya with shakudo-nanako kodzuka decorated with horses..
£300-500
27. A JAPANESE SHIN GUNTO, 66.5cm Shinshinto blade with two mekugi-ana, sugaha hamon, worn tsuka with military mounts, silver mon applied to the kashira, wood saya with military cover.
£500-600
28. A WAKIZASHI BLADE , 47.5cm long, Shinto, one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, the machi repositioned, in home made shira saya, together with original shirasaya saya.
£60-80
29. AN 1886 PATTERN JAPANESE CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 79.75cm plated fullered blade, regulation green painted steel hilt, chequered alloy grip, in its green painted leather wrapped steel saya, together with a copy shin gunto with rebellion binding to the tsuka. (2)
£180-220
30. A TANTO, 27.4cm hira-zukuri Shinto blade with hi, three mekugi-ana, midare hamon, bound tsuka with unmatched fuchi-kashira, iron tsuba, in its brown and black speckled lacquer saya with shirimono kodzuka decorated with figures in a landscape.
£150-250
31. TWO TANTO, the first with 28.1cm hirazukuri Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, plain wood tsuka and saya, the second with 20cm blade and bone tsuka and saya carved with scenes of village life.
£130-180
32. TWO TANTO, the first with 26.5cm hirazukuri Shinto blade with hi, two mekugi-ana, midare hamon, tsuka with brass fuchi-kahira, horn tsuba, in its brown lacquered saya with same, together with another in poor condition lacking saya. (2)
£130-180
33. A SAYA FOR A JAPANESE SHIN GUNTO, khaki painted steel saya with gilt brass mounts, late war field cover.
£130-150
34. SIX JAPANESE SAYA , all of lacquered wood, the best ribbed and with burgundy coloured lacquer.
£80-120
35. FOUR JAPANESE SAYA , for wakizashi, the best with mottled black and red lacquered finish. (4)
£80-120
36. A PAIR OF JAPANESE BONE MOUNTED KATANA , sectional bone blades, bone mounted tsuka and saya decorated with vignettes of flowers surrounded by clouds. 96cm and 82cm length. (2)
£200-300
37. A JAPANESE FUKURO YARI OR POLEARM , 17.5cm triangular section blade with hi to each face, stepped metal collar on its wooden haft, 197.5cm over all. Edo period.
£180-220
38. A JAPANESE NAGINATA OR POLEARM , 35.4cm curved blade with fatasuji-hi with red enamel, pierced moko-shaped tsuba mounted on its wooden haft, 177cm over all.
£180-220
39. A JAPANESE GYUKAKU JUMONJI YARI
HEAD, the flattened diamond section tri-form head with tapering tang, one mekugi-ana, together with an arrow head of diamond section form and square sectioned tang. Both Edo period. (2)
£60-80
40. A 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE PART ARMOUR , comprising a pair of kote and tekko composed of lacquered iron plates on blue trimmed black cloth ground, matching suneate and kusazuri, the latter with floral silk panels.
£400-600
41. A JAPANESE JINGASA , the 39cm diameter body lacquered with a Komainu in brown and red with gold highlights, the whole on a black lacquered ground gilt mon, red lacquered interior. Slipping to gilt on mon, minor chips.
£200-300
42. A GOLD LACQUERED ARMOUR , comprising a twelve plate russet iron hoshi-bashi kabuto with four stage tehan kanemono, down turned mabizashi covered with printed painted leather and mounted with a brass kuwagata-dai pierced with foliage supporting brass kuwagata, three lame kabiki laced kozane shikiro with large fukigayeshi covered in
printed leather and applied with brass Tokugawa mon, lacquered iron mempo with deep wrinkles, copper teeth and tufted beard, nose lacking, five lame kabiki laced kozane yodare kake, do-maru with five lame kusazuri, fitted with gyoyo faced with printed leather, kabiki laced kozane o-sode with gilt fittings, gold lacquered haidate, yoshitsuna kote with gilt fittings and gold lacquered tsutsu-suneate. Late Edo period. £3,000-4,000
43.
A BLACK LACQUERED
ARMOUR FOR A SUMURAI , comprising twelve plate suji bashi kanuto with four stage tehan kanemono, down turned mabizashi, four lame kebiki laced shikiro with small fukigayeshi, lacquered iron hambo with four
lame yodare-kake, the former with single lacquered character to the inside, black lacquered do-maru, five lame lacquered iron sode, shino-gote, lacquered leather haidate and sunate. Edo period.
£1,800-2,200
44. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY DECCAN INDIAN MAHARATHAN TROPHY SHAMSHIR SHIKARGAR OR SWORD, 81cm sharply curved blade deeply chiselled along its length with wild animals and birds interspersed with foliage and highlighted in gilt, the back edge decorated with a scrolling vine in gilt, characteristic iron hilt, the shaped crossguard terminals and pommel overlaid with pierced gilt mounts, contained in its gilt mounted leather wrapped 1831 Pattern General Officer’s Levee scabbard, complete with bullion knot. For a Shamshir with similar characteristics and bearing a General Officer’s sword knot see Czerny Lot 545 March 2015. This sword is connected to General Thomas William
Robbins 1786-1864 Ensign 1st Foot Guards Sept 1803, Lieut 7th Dragoons May 1808, Captain May 1809, Major 7th Hussars Dec 1818, Colonel 80 th Foot March 1855 and General Nov 1862, serving in Peninsula, France and Flanders and was severely wounded at Waterloo. Little is known about the association between this sword and General Robbins but there may be a connection to his father who lived in India. Copies of 2 letters accompany this sword, the originals, pertaining to this and his 1821 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer’s sword sold as Lot 149.
£650-850
45. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY
INDIAN TULWAR , 74.5cm triple fullered broad clipped back blade struck with two partial maker’s marks at the forte, characteristic hilt with canted grip, scrolling knuckle guard with Yali terminal, the whole with silver damascened star decoration and traces of later gold paint.
£200-300
46. A 19TH CENTURY SIKH INFLUENCED
INDIAN TULWAR , 78.5cm curved blade, double edged towards the tip, characteristic hilt with large domed quillon terminals, scroll knuckle guard with Yali head terminal, large dished disc pommel, sun form domed terminal with short faceted finial, the whole decorated in silver damascene with scrolling vines and flower heads.
£200-300
47. A 19TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN TULWAR , 76cm double fullered curved clipped back blade, characteristic hilt with flattened shaped quillons, deep dished disc pommel with foliate domed terminal, the whole chiselled with scrolling vines and flower heads.
£180-220
48. AN 18TH CENTURY SOUTHERN INDIAN OR DECCAN SWORD, 82.5cm broad double fullered curved blade, characteristic chiselled and pierced hilt decorated with flattened beaded borders, inverted foliage, scrolling vines and flower heads, dished disc pommel with scalloped borders, chequered dome terminal with wilting bud terminal.
£200-300
49. AN INDO-PERSIAN SWORD, 74.5cm flimsy blade decorated with calligraphy and courtly figures to either side, characteristic iron hilt with downturned quillons, together with a further IndoPersian sword with triple fullered watered steel blade, hilt damaged. (2)
£200-300
50. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR ,
76.5cm curved blade incised with a band of geometric patterns to either side, characteristic hilt with chunky Deccan? grip, the scroll guard with Yali terminal, dished disc pommel with incised starburst decoration and spiked dome finial, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard, some losses to the latter.
£150-200
51. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR ,
75cm sharply curved blade struck with two stamps to one side, later 20th Century white metal hilt profusely decorated with scrolling foliage, flower heads and birds with traces of red enamelled ground, bold elephant’s head pommel, the trunk entwining a tiger and forming the guard, stylized bubri decoration to the grip area, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£180-220
52. A LATE 18TH CENTURY MUGHAL INDIAN KHANDA OR STRAIGHT SWORD WITH CHHATRI OR UMBRELLA MARK , 106cm fullered blade incised with the umbrella over a dual tipped Tulwar mark containing stylised calligraphy, characteristic hilt broad upturned guard and tapering D-shaped knuckle bow, solid dish form pommel with reeded domed top, cord bound grip, the whole retaining traces of applied yellow metal finish.
£600-800
53. AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN PATA OR SWORD, 94cm fullered broadsword blade with reinforced forte, characteristic shaped gauntlet with some perforations, tubular grip, shaped wristband with bud form terminals.
£280-320
54. AN INDIAN PATA OR SWORD, 87cm flexible blade, repaired at the shaped reinforcing straps, characteristic armoured hilt of animalistic form, the whole with copper and brass trimmed decoration.
£500-600
55. 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.
£400-500
56. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY KATAR OR DAGGER FOR A BOY, 15.25cm double fullered blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic hilt with double baluster grip, the whole decorated in gold damascene with foliage and flower heads with geometric borders.
£200-300
57. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR OR DAGGER , 15.5cm quadruple fullered heavy section blade with broad diamond section armour piercing tip, characteristic hilt with four-bar square section grip.
£150-250
58. AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR , 27cm blade with shaped plated reinforcing straps, characteristic hilt, the arms with dragooned edges, double baluster grip retaining traces of original plated finish, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£180-220
59. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR OR DAGGER , 20cm double fullered blade with raised medial ridge and armour piercing tip, characteristic plated hilt with chevron and foliate decoration to the arms, double baluster grip, together with another, worn, with later scabbard. (2)
£150-200
60. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR HILTED DAGGER , 21.5cm clipped back wootz damascus blade, characteristic hilt with scroll knuckle guard, dished disc pommel, traces of silver damascene decoration.
£150-250
61. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR HILTED DAGGER , 21.5cm clipped back wootz damascus blade, characteristic hilt with scroll knuckle guard, dished disc pommel, traces of silver damascene decoration.
£150-250
62. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SPIKED MACE , two-piece spherical head with faceted spikes, square section spike finial, cylindrical steel haft with ball terminals.
£180-220
63. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN BULLOVA OR AXE , 19cm slender shaped head, 66.5cm wooden haft, iron straps securing the chevron engraved sprung head clip, iron foot with faceted dome terminal.
£40-60
64. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN BULOVA AXE , 18.75cm bi-form head chiselled with a geometric design towards the base, skull cracker fluke, plain wooden haft, together with another similar. (2)
£80-120
65. 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.
£180-220
66. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN AXE , 12cm crescent form heads etched with scrolling foliage and birds, flat spike finial decorated to match, faceted steel haft, together with another similar, plainer. (2)
£80-120
67. 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
68. 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
69. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KHANJAR OR DAGGER, 24.75cm wavy thick set flattened diamond section blade, the hilt with shaped crossguard and D-form knuckle bow, riveted polished horn grips.
£150-200
70. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KHANJAR OR DAGGER , 25cm recurved blade chiselled along its length to either side with tigers attacking elephants and antelope, characteristic steel hilt with downturned lobed pommel, together with a late 17th or early 18th Century Indian bichwa. (2)
£200-300
71. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN KHANJARLI OR DAGGER , 19.75cm multi-fullered recurving blade, characteristic hilt with scroll knuckle guard with Yali head terminal and multi-piece riveted polished bone grips, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£180-220
72. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN CHILANUM OR DAGGER , 23.4cm recurving blade, characteristic hilt with down turned eared pommel, baluster grip and scroll knuckle guard.
£250-350
73. AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN CHILANUM OR DAGGER, 21.2cm thick set blade with reinforced forte, characteristic iron hilt with wide slender guards, the upper chiselled with geometric designs, baluster grip.
£250-350
74. A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN KATAR , 26cm recurved wootz blade, trefoil form reinforce to the forte with traces of gilt decoration, characteristic hilt, the braces chiselled with scrolling vines and flower heads, double baluster grip, decorated to match, in its cloth wrapped wooden scabbard.
£1,000-1,500
75. A 19TH CENTURY PRESENTATION QUALITY INDIAN KUKRI, 33cm sharply curved fullered blade, white metal mounted hilt with waisted grip and scrolling foliage embellishments highlighted in gilt, the pommel cap decorated with scrolling foliage, in its finely mounted white metal trimmed scabbard, the upper mount pierced with scrolling foliage and a multiarmed warrior riding a tiger and carrying a human head, a mace, a sword and an ankus, the lower mount deeply chased and pierced with scrolling foliage, flowers and fruit, red velvet covered wooden body.
£800-1,000
76. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN KUKRI, 36.5cm
double fullered sharply curved blade, characteristic carved wooden grip, in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the upper mount pierced with scrolling vines, the chape with geometric and scrolling foliage borders.
£200-300
77. A 20TH CENTURY GOLD KOFTGARI
DOUBLE DAGGER , 21.5cm wootz blade decorated with a panel of scrolling foliage and flower heads in gold koftgari at the forte, characteristic hilt decorated to match, the sprung pommel opening to reveal its companion dagger within.
£200-300
78. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN COORG
PICHANGATTI, 16cm cleaver form blade with clipped back tip, chiselled with a geometric border along the back edge, characteristic white metal hilt with swollen pommel and yellow metal trim, in its white metal mounted sheath incised with a large foliate form and trimmed in yellow metals to match, complete with its white metal suspension belt.
£500-600
79. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SWORD HILT, tapering reinforcing straps, upturned guard tapering into the linear decorated knuckle bow, the pommel in the form of a mythical beast, pierced lattice cylindrical brass grip.
£150-200
80. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR HILT, mounted with a 45cm shortened curved damascus blade chiselled with foliage and calligraphy on either side, characteristic iron hilt with dished disc pommel and waisted iron grip, the whole with traces of silver koftgari decoration.
£800-1,000
81. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN BHUJ OR AXE , 19.5curving clipped back blade decorated with a broad panel of stylised flowerheads highlighted in gilt on a silvered ground, the reinforced forte in the form of a gilt elephant’s head, 37cm haft decorated to match and with integral dagger threaded to the chiselled foliate brass terminal, in its chiselled gilt brass mounted green velvet wrapped wooden sheath. See Page 61 The Royal Armouries - Indian Arms and Armour by Richardson and Bennett.
£800-1,000
82. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN SOSSUN PATAH OR SWORD FOR A BOY, 41.5cm recurved wootz blade inlaid with two vignettes in gold koftgari, both set with stars and characters, characteristic white metal hilt with dished disc pommel, fluted domed cap, waisted grip, dome quillon terminals, the whole chiselled with foliage, in its green cloth wrapped wooden scabbard with pierced upper mount decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, the chape decorated with a peacock on either side.
£1,000-1,500
83. A 19TH CENTURY MUGHAL INDIAN MANUSCRIPT ELEMENT OF A TIGER HUNT, depicting to huntsmen on horseback with lances, two archers, one on horseback, three tigers and two onlooking hunters all set within a rolling landscape, text border. Framed and glazed, the reverse of solid text.
£280-320
84. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN BENARES PRESENTATION SHIELD, 27.5cm plated brass body decorated with scrolling foliage and stylised flowerheads all highlighted in brass and white metals on a black enamelled ground, four domed circular bosses, the reverse with engraved inscription MVG Rifle Derby 1891 A.H.D.
£200-300
85. AN INDO-PERSIAN KULAH-KHUD OR HELMET, the single piece steel skull decorated over all with stylised scrolling foliage, the head band with a border of calligraphy, square section spike finial, pair of plume mounts, one lacking, adjustable nasal bar, retaining screw lacking, cloth liner, camail of butted links.
£350-450
86. A LATE 19TH CENTURY SIKH TURBAN
HELMET, the two-stage stepped skull with broad border of chiselled scrolling foliage with scalloped upper edge, finished in gilt, the knot comb decorated to match and with two scalloped extrusions, shallow mail skirt. For similar, earlier example see The Royal Armouries publication: Indian Arms and Armour by Richardson and Bennett, page 53.
£800-1,000
87. AN OTTOMAN AXE , 14.5cm crescentshaped head chiselled with geometric designs and with traces of brass overlay, hammer form fluke, 53cm wooden haft.
£400-500
88. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY 18-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK LONGGUN (TRADAR), 50inch sighted barrel decorated with a scalloped panel of gold koftgari at the breech, the muzzle in the form of a Tiger’s head covered in gold koftgari and decorated to match the breech, iron wrapped action secured by foliate topped rivets and with trefoil terminals, the full stock inlaid with four
ivory foliate forms and with ivory butt plate, iron ramrod. This Sikh influenced piece forms part of a grouping of similar guns, at least one of which resides in The Royal Armouries, catalogue number XXVIF.126, presented to that institution by the East India Company in 1851 and said to have originated in Nurwur (Narwar) £1,000-1,500
89. AN INTERESTING 20TH CENTURY MIDDLE EASTERN SILVER HILTED PRESENTATION SABRE 74cm sharply curved blade bearing an inscription to one side and three on the other, ornate English hallmarked silver hilt with threebar gilded guard set with a green enamelled plaque, bold chiselled lion pommel and backstrap, wire bound leather grip, in its gilt and green enamel mounted
leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the inscriptions on the mounts translate to God is a great teacher, Allah Allah Muhummad is the Messenger of Allah, 18551940, bullion knot, mounted on its wooden stand, the upper mount of the scabbard set with a band of green stones, £800-1,200
90. A LARGE 19TH CENTURY CHINESE JIAN OR SWORD, 94cm flattened diamond section watered steel blade incised with an inscription to either side, characteristic hilt with brass mounts decorated with stylised dragons on a stippled ground, wooden grip, in its brass mounted wooden scabbard decorated to match. Scarce to find Jian of this size. The inscription is a Tang Dynasty poem by Guozhang A good Sword Smith spent a lot of time (years) to make this sword and name it Long Quan. The colour is white like snow. Other Sword Smiths are Jealous of him for making this exquisite quality sword.
£800-1,200
91. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY TIBETAN SHORT DPA’DAM OR SWORD, 34cm watered steel blade, characteristic hilt with iron mounts, the guard, collar and pommel decorated to the front with scrolling foliage on a gilt ground, the pommel set with a red stone, white metal wire bound grip, contained in its iron mounted wooden scabbard highlighted with panels of scrolling foliage on a gilt ground, the front panel faced in bullion washed blue silk and affixed with a gilt ornament pierced with scrolling foliage and set with three mounts, one containing a blue stone, green leather panel to the reverse. An old label attached states that this piece was formerly in the Dinely collection and that it was collected by Captain Synqcid in the campaign of 1904 at the Monastery of Dapangat Lhasa.
£400-600
92. A TIBETAN DAGGER , 17cm double fullered blade, characteristic brass hilt decorated with birds and foliage, wire bound grip, in its embossed brass scabbard decorated with a dragon, together with another similar, larger. (2)
£230-250
93. A 19TH CENTURY BURMESE DHA , 64.25cm blade chiselled and inlaid in silver with scrolling foliage, wild beasts and hunting scenes, characteristic white metal wrapped hilt decorated to match with a copper ground, in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard.
£800-1,000
94. A TIBETAN PHURBA OR RITUAL DAGGER, 36cm over all length, decorated with mythical beasts and warrior masks, wolf’s head pommel.
£120-140
95. AN 18TH CENTURY SINHALESE PIHA KAETTA OR DAGGER , 20cm heavy section blade chiselled with a deep fuller, inlaid in silver with scrolling foliage and geometric designs, characteristic hilt chiselled with foliage and set with engraved white metal plaques.
£180-220
96. 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)
£80-120
97. AN 18TH CENTURY SINHALESE PIHA KAETTA OR DAGGER , 20cm heavy section blade chiselled with a deep fuller, inlaid in silver with scrolling foliage and geometric designs, characteristic hilt chiselled with foliage and set with engraved white metal plaques.
£180-220
98. A SET OF FIVE ASSORTED SIKH ALL STEEL ARROWS, variously with katar, crescent moon and broad head tips, each with plain steel notched shaft. (5)
£150-200
99. A 19TH CENTURY COSSACK KINDJAL ,
35.5cm curved blade with raised medial ridge, incised with two panels of foliage on one side and dated 1888, characteristic hilt with two-piece riveted horn grips, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£200-300
100. A 19TH CENTURY COSSACK KINDJAL , 43.5cm flattened diamond section Bulat steel blade with offset fullers, characteristic single piece wooden hilt, in its iron mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£200-300
101. A FIRST WAR EPRIOD RUSSIAN COSSACK KINDJAL , 43cm curved double fullered blade with various arsenal stamps to the forte on either side and dated 1915, regulation brass mounted hilt, the brass collar stamped 6.28.48.
£80-120
102. A 19TH CENTURY 7-BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK RAMPART GUN , 34.5inch threestage heavy barrel with ringturned flared muzzle, plain iron side plates, centrally mounted match arm, circular pierced trigger, full stocked with iron mounts.
£100-150
103. A 19TH CENTURY 32-BORE FLINTLOCK
JEZAIL , 44.25inch multi-stage chiselled barrel decorated with silvered scrolling foliage, the lock engraved to simulate that of the EIC, full stock inlaid with bone and coloured plaques, together with an Indian matchlock longgun. The first with a good quality ornate barrel from an earlier gun. (2)
£100-150
104. A 19TH CENTURY 22-BORE MATCHLOCK
JEZAIL , 43.5inch four stage barrel deeply fluted at the breech and muzzle, pierced trigger, chiselled pan, threequarters stocked with brass mounts, together with another, percussion with similar deeply fluted breech and fitted with a British military percussion lock. (2)
£100-150
105. A 19TH CENTURY EASTERN PERCUSSION CARBINE , together with a worn percussion Middle Eastern longgun and a 1907 Pattern bayonet by CHAPMAN, in its 1917 dated scabbard with 1940 dated frog. (3)
£100-150
106. A 22-BORE PERCUSSION EASTERN MUSKET, 34.75inch sighted octagonal barrel secured with embossed barrel bands, three quarters stocked, border engraved lock with partial East India Company stamp, steel ramrod. By repute brought back after the Zulu Wars.
£50-100
107. A 19-BORE MIQUELET LOCK TURKISH
OR OTTOMAN HOLSTER PISTOL , 12.75inch barrel inlaid with scrolling white metal decoration, chiselled lock with gilt highlights, white metal a stock profusely decorated with chiselled foliage on a gilt ground, gilt tipped iron ramrod. Trigger guard detached but present.
£200-300
108. A 22-BORE CAUCASIAN MIQUELET
LOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 14.5inch two-stage sighted barrel chiselled with scrolls at the breech, plain lock, full burr wood stock inlaid with geometric plaques of bone, bird’s head pommel, ball trigger. Fore-end repaired.
£250-350
109. A 19TH CENTURY PERSIAN SWORD, 78.5cm blade applied with small foliate motifs, characteristic hilt embossed with scrolling vines, in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, together with a 19th Century Tulwar, with 75cm curved blade incised with geometric motifs, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard. (2)
£200-300
110. A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OTTOMAN KARD OR DAGGER , 23.5cm blade inlaid with scrolling foliage and stylised text in yellow metals, characteristic white metal hilt embossed with foliage and flower heads, short eared pommel, in its embossed white metal scabbard decorated to match, together with a large Wahabite jambiya with hide sheath. (2)
£180-220
111. A 19TH CENTURY PESH-KABZ OR DAGGER , 24.5cm T-section blade linear chiselled and decorated with wriggle work along the back edge, characteristic hilt with four-piece riveted polished bone grips, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard, together with a large Khyber knife, blade rusted, three-piece riveted polished bone grips, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard. (2)
£150-200
112. A SCARCE OTTOMAN TURKISH BALKAN DAGGER , 35cm straight watered steel blade with chiselled decoration in relief, two-piece carved walrus ivory grips, silver gilt grip strap inlaid with fluted shaped corals, contained in its leather covered scabbard, late 18th Century.
£600-800
113. A 19TH CENTURY ZULU KNOBKERRIE , with spherical wooden head and 73cm wooden haft with flared foot, together with another similar with pointed spherical head and 67cm haft. (2)
£80-120
114. AN UNUSUAL ZULU KNOBKERRIE , with stone carved gadrooned wooden head and 79cm thick wooden haft, together with another with two-tone spherical wooden head and 58.5cm haft. (2)
£80-120
115. A SET OF 19TH CENTURY ZULU WEAPONS, circa 1870, comprising a crudely carved large knobkerrie with chequered grip, 82cm long over all, a stabbing assegai rattan bound to the base of the blade, 168cm long over all, and a throwing assegai with similar binding to the base of the iron haft, 160cm long over all. Dark patina. (3)
£250-300
116. A 19TH CENTURY SUDANESE KASKARA , 87cm fullered European broadsword blade, characteristic hilt with leather wrapped wooden grip, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with engraved white metal mounts, together with another, later, with scabbard and a final 19 th Century example lacking scabbard. (3)
£150-200
117. A 19TH CENTURY WEST AFRICAN TUBU SWORD, 45cm flattened diamond section blade with chiselled tramline borders and rounded tip, characteristic leather covered hilt with flat spike finial, contained in its tooled leather scabbard, together with a Somalian short sword and sheath. (2)
£80-120
118. A DAYAK HEADHUNTER’S SWORD, 52.5cm double fullered heavy blade, characteristic bone mounted hilt carved and pierced with scrolls and a dragon’s head, hair tassels, braided cord grip, contained in its well carved reed bound wooden sheath.
£200-300
119. A SCARCE 19TH CENTURY PACIFIC ISLANDS HAND CLUB , the 38cm palm wooden body with stepped handle and beaked head.
£180-220
120. AN AFRICAN TRIBAL HARDWOOD HEADREST OR PILLOW, of tapering form with dished top and circular base, 16cm high.
£100-150
121. A 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN PLAINS INDIAN STONE HEADED WAR CLUB , 62cm over all length, heavy hand-shaped stone head bound to its wooden haft with buffalo hide. Circa 1870, probably Sioux.
£450-550
122. TWO 19TH CENTURY ZULU KNOBKERRIE OR TRIBAL CLUB, the first of pale wood with spherical head and tapering haft, the second of dark hardwood with dome shaped head, flared wooden haft with shadow of old wire binding. (2)
£100-150
123. TWO MAORI WAR CLUBS AND AN ABORIGINAL THROWING CLUB , the first of Wahaika form, carved with geometric designs and the figure of a warrior, 42cm over all, together with a Patu, carved to one side with geometric designs, 38.5cm over all, both of wood and 20 th Century, the last with geometric linear designs and 57cm over all. (3)
£180-220
124. AN ABORIGINAL TRIBAL NULLA-NULLA OR THROWING CLUB , 71cm over all length, the head carved with geometric designs and a snake, scale carved grip, the latter would suggest Queensland as the area of origin.
£220-260
125. A 19TH CENTURY MALAYSIAN SPEAR , 25.5cm flattened diamond section tapering leaf-shaped pamor blade, possibly earlier, mounted with stepped yellow metal collar and ribbed wooden shaft, complete with its sheath. 141cm over all. Together with a Masai lion spear. (2)
£150-250
126. A 19TH CENTURY SHAMSHIR , 88.5cm
curved fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage in gold damascene to either side of the forte, stylized signature and maker’s panel, border and scroll engraved gold damascened back edge, the hilt decorated to match, two-piece riveted ivory grips, contained in its scroll embossed leather wrapped wooden scabbard with iron mounts. Grips parting. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£400-600
127. A 19TH CENTURY SHAMSHIR , 79.5cm
curved fullered blade, characteristic hilt with traces of gold damascened decoration, the crossguard and quillons of watered steel, multi-piece riveted ivory grips, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with iron mounts. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£350-450
128. A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH SHAMSHIR , 80cm sharply curved Continental blade with clipped back tip, etched with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, foliate decorated back edge, characteristic hilt with recurved crossguard and acorn terminals, twopiece riveted ivory grips, cracks and chips, contained in its steel scabbard. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£300-400
129. A LATE 19TH CENTURY TURKISH OFFICER’S SHAMSHIR , 76cm sharply curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, celestial imagery and crescents, foliate decorated back edge, characteristic brass hilt with recurved guard with acorn terminals, two-piece horn grips, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard with lion’s head suspension mounts. Possibly rhino horn, so please make sure that you comply with CITES.
£240-280
130. A 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR
OR KILIJ , 67.5cm curved T-section blade decorated with panels of scrolling foliage to either side of the forte and a panel of calligraphy in rubbed gold koftgari, characteristic white metal hilt with two-piece riveted wooden grips, in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£1,500-2,000
131. AN 18TH CENTURY HOUSEHOLD
CAVALRY BACKSWORD, 89.75cm double fullered blade, half basket hilt of “Christmas Tree” form, bunshaped pommel, spirally fluted wooden grip.
£400-600
132. A VICTORIAN 2ND LIFE GUARDS
OFFICER’S SWORD, 95cm fullered blade by Pillin, etched with scrolling foliage, laurel wreath, regimental title, battle honours and owner’s initials, IRB (?), regulation pierced steel hilt with applied brass crowned regimental cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass mounted steel scabbard, together with a World Wide Arms copy of the same sword. (2)
£500-700
133. AN 1892 PATTERN HOUSEHOLD
CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 87.5cm curved fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps and dated 1901, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its pitted steel scabbard.
£250-350
134. A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD, 85cm fullered blade with spear point, regulation pierced modified disc hilt, the D-shaped knuckle guard incised with an I over 3, ribbed leather covered wooden grip, together with a 1796 Pattern light cavalry trooper’s sabre by Reddell & Co, marked 21LD and B7 on the langets. Scabbards lacking. (2)
£400-600
135. A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD, 86.5cm fullered blade with hatchet tip and with a partial Ordnance stamp towards the forte, the back edge stamped WOOLLEY DEAKIN & CO, regulation unmodified steel disc hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, elongated langets, ribbed wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
£800-1,200
136. A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD TO THE 6TH DRAGOON GUARDS, 87.75cm fullered blade with hatchet tip and marked Runkel on the back edge, regulation unmodified disc hilt, D-shaped knuckle guard, the latter incised 6 over DG over J65 over C over 15, elongated langets, ribbed wooden grip, split, contained in its steel scabbard. The 6th Dragoon Guards
£600-800
137. A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm curved clean blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and crowned GR cypher, all highlighted in gilt on a bright blued ground, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound
ribbed leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard engraved with a maker’s panel for PROSSER.
£1,000-1,500
138. A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OR LIGHT COMPANY OFFICER’S SWORD, 67cm curved double fullered trophy blade stamped OSBORN & GUNBY on the back edge, chipped, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
£450-550
139. A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.25cm curved fullered blade decorated with foliate scrolls, a stand of arms and crowned Royal cyphers, the back edge with maker’s details for Runkel, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound ribbed leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
£400-500
140. A SCARCE REGIMENTALLY MARKED 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE TO THE 11TH LIGHT DRAGOONS, 76.5cm sharply curved blade decorated virtually to the tip with scrolling foliage, crossed lances with pennants marked to the XI LD, crowned laurel wreath with centered regimental title, battle honours EGYPT, PENINSULA ,WATERLOO and the Sphinx, stands of arms, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed horn grip, in its steel scabbard.
£2,000-3,000
141. A GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD WITH TROPHY BLADE , 80.25cm sharply curved blade acid etched to represent damascus, regulation gilt hilt with two-piece riveted ivory grip scales, in its steel scabbard, this with old engraved metal tag Sword of Dooijun Saul Usurper of Bhurtpooi taken from his as he was captured by the cavalry (My Cousins Troop) after an exciting chase of several miles on the 18th of January
1826, a further inscription suggest The Work of Assad Allah of Ispahan J.C. Vigors 1870. The assertion that this is a sword by Assad Allah is misplaced given the blade is etched as opposed to wootz damascus. Ivory declaration submission reference included £800-1,200
142. A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD, 84.5cm curved fullered blade stamped with a crown over 4, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed leather covered grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
£350-450
143. A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD TO THE 14TH LIGHT
DRAGOONS, 82cm curved fullered blade, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard, incised 14-LD over K34. Generally pitted and grey stained. The 14th Light Dragoons fought in the Peninsular War and the War of 1812 at the Battle of New Orleans on the 8th of January 1815.
£350-450
144. A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD, 84.5cm curved fullered blade stamped with a crowned arrow and OSBORN & GUNBY on the back edge, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard marked OSBORN & GUNBY BIRM. Back paint over all.
£300-400
145. A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD, 83.25cm curved fullered blade, regulation steel stirrup hilt, black painted wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard. General grey staining.
£300-400
146. A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD, 83.25cm curved fullered blade, regulation steel stirrup hilt, ribbed wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard. General grey staining.
£300-400
148. AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
147. OF CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE INTEREST - THE SWORD OF SERGEANT MAJOR “OLD BAGS” HARRISON 8TH HUSSARS, 89.5cm curved fullered blade etched with a foliate panel to one side, this containing a scroll banner bearing the name H. HARRISON, regulation steel stirrup hilt, leather covered ribbed wooden grip, worn, contained in its steel scabbard marked 8H over HH. Salt and pepper pitting to the scabbard and hilt. Troop Sergeant-Major Henry Harrison, served 15th September 1831 to 19 th June 1857, rode in the Charge of the Light Brigade on 25th October 1854. After the Charge he was returning up the valley leading a riderless horse when he came across Private Pennington of the 11th Hussars to whom he gave the horse. Pennington was then able to regain the British lines. Harrison was known as “Old Bags” due to his habit of wearing his overalls loose. See Honour the Light Brigade by Lummis & Wynn, a copy of which is included in this lot. (2)
£3,500-4,500
OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD, 86cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and the inscription AWARDED TO W. OXON OF THE A TROOP YORKSHIRE PRINCESS OF WALES’ OWN HUSSARS FOR PROFICIENCY OF SWORDSMANSHIP 1875, regulation steel threebar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
£180-220
149. AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
OFFICER’S SWORD, 86.5cm curved pipe-backed blade with spear point, etched with a crowned GIVR cypher within laurel wreaths on either side, regulation steel three-bar hilt, loose, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. This sword is connected to General Thomas William Robbins 1786-1864 Ensign 1st Foot Guards Sept 1803, Lieut 7th Dragoons May 1808, Captain May 1809, Major 7th Hussars Dec 1818, Colonel 80 th Foot March 1855 and General Nov 1862, serving in Peninsula, France and Flanders and was severely wounded at Waterloo. Little is known about the association between this sword and General Robbins but two letters accompanying the sword
appear to discuss this sword and that being sold in the Indian section of this catalogue as lot 44.
£450-550
150. AN 1853 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S
SWORD, 89cm curved fullered blade with Ordnance marks, regulation three-bar steel hilt, chequered twopiece leather grips, contained in its Ordnance marked scabbard. The pommel incised V over PEI over 16. General pitting and tight fit in scabbard.
£150-200
151. A 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S
SWORD, 88cm fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps at the forte and dated 1915, regulation steel bowl guard with traces of khaki and green painted finish, chequered ergonomic composition grip in its steel scabbard.
£150-200
152. A SCARCE 1882 PATTERN CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD, 83cm curved fullered clean blade, sharpened for use, stamped 1/85 and with various Ordnance marks, crown over E over 12 to the back edge, regulation steel hilt pierced with a Maltese cross, chequered two-piece leather grips, contained in its Ordnance marked steel scabbard dated 1885 to match, buff leather knot.
£350-450
153. AN 1885 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 87cm slightly curved fullered blade by MOLE with various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation steel hilt pierced with a Maltese cross, various stamps suggest 1st Dragoons, two-piece chequered leather grips, in its steel scabbard.
£200-300
154. AN 1885 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 84.5cm slightly curved fullered blade by Wilkinson, regulation steel hilt pierced with a Maltese cross, two-piece chequered leather grips, contained in its steel scabbard. One scabbard ring re-brazed.
£200-300
155. AN 1832 PATTERN LIFE GUARDS
OFFICER’S SWORD, 95.75cm fullered blade etched with a maker’s panel for HAWKES & CO., serial no. 795, regulation brass four-bar hilt embossed with flaming grenades, scarce chequered hard rubber grip with brass wire binding, in its steel scabbard. This type of grip composition is usually associated with the Patent Solid Hilts of Wilkinson.
£2,500-3,500
156. A VICTORIAN LANCER OFFICER’S MAMELUKE , 71.5cm blade by HAMBURGER & ROGERS, etched with scrolling foliage, oak leaves, laurel wreaths and crossed lances, regulation brass hilt with two-piece riveted ivory grips, in its brass mounted steel scabbard. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£600-800
157. AN 1892 PATTERN HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 87cm fullered blade with multiple Ordnance dates and stamps to the forte, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating crowned HC, wire bound fishskin grip, in an associated cavalry trooper’s scabbard. Vice marks to tang button.
£350-450
158. AN EXPERIMENTAL PATTERN 1899 CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 85.5cm slightly curved fullered blade with no markings, regulation steel bowl guard, two-piece chequered wooden grips secured with three countersunk bolts, in its steel scabbard with various Ordnance stamps. As opposed to the usual leather grips secured by rivets this sword has removeable wooden grips that are heavily chequered to counter the reported issues regarding slippery grips. The triple bolts would allow for grips to be replaced by Regimental armourers as opposed to being returned to Enfield.
£850-950
159. A SCARCE 1899 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD WITH EXPERIMENTAL SCABBARD, 85.5cm slightly curved fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps to the forte and back edge, this also marked /99, regulation steel bowl guard with various Ordnance stamps, two-piece chequered leather grips retained by three rivets, leather wrapped wooden scabbard marked EFD over 99 over an arrow, crowned 75 over E over 01. Clean blade with what appears to be original dried grease.
£250-350
160. A SCARCE 1904 EXPERIMENTAL PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 88.5cm T-section blade, double edged towards the tip, various Ordnance stamps to the forte and dated August 1904, the back edge stamped ‘04 EFD, regulation steel bowl guard, two-piece chequered ergonomic grips with finger rest, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with various Ordnance stamps.
£500-700
161. A SCARCE 1906 EXPERIMENTAL PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 88.5cm blade by MOLE, dated June 1907, crowned M9 0ver B over X, pattern marked /06 on the back edge, regulation steel bowl guard, chequered ergonomic grip, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard. The hilt is of thinner steel than the 1908 Pattern sword and appears to have been heavily tested by sword thrusts and slashes which have pierced the guard.
£350-450
162. A GOOD 1908 PATTERN 3RD TYPE CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 89cm fullered blade by WILKINSON, various Ordnance and date stamps1916 to the forte, regulation mid-brown painted bowl guard, chequered ergonomic composition grip with black washer, in its mid-brown painted steel scabbard dated to match, complete with leather knot.
£250-350
163. A 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY SWORD, the blade retaining much original polish, some slight staining, Enfield Factory stamp and dated ’10 13’ for October 1913, the back edge stamped P 08, contained in its brown leather scabbard with side strap for a Cavalry Warrant Officer.
£250-300
164. A 1908 PATTERN INDIAN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 88cm fullered blade by WILKINSON with various Ordnance and date stamps and marked IP 08 on the back edge, regulation steel bowl guard, chequered ergonomic grip, in its steel scabbard.
£150-250
165. THE CASED £100 LLOYDS PATRIOTIC FUND SWORD AWARDED TO CAPTAIN ROBERT MOORSOM FOR HIS ACTION AT TRAFALGAR , 78cm curved fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, dolphins, the figure of Victory, the figure of Britannia, flowers of the union, classical figures and imagery, the recipient’s
initials RM within a starburst, naval motifs, crowned Royal arms, crowned GR cypher and the presentation inscription, FROM THE PATRIOTIC FUND AT LLOYDS TO ROBERT MOORSOM ESQR. CAPTN OF HMS REVENGE FOR HIS MERITORIOUS SERVES IN CONTRIBUTING TO THE SIGNAL VICTORY OBTAINED OVER THE COMBINED FLEETS OF FRANCE AND SPAIN OFF CAPE TRAFALGAR ON THE 21ST OCTOBER 1803, all highlighted in gilt on a
blued ground, gilt hilt with Roman fasces crossguard, the quillon block decorated with stands of arms featuring an anchor on either side, acanthus langets, the knuckle bow in the form of Hercules’ club entwined with a serpent, flat lion’s mask and mane pommel and backstrap, chequered ivory grip, contained in its ornate gilt panelled scabbard, the rim of the throat engraved with the maker’s details, R. TEED SWORD CUTLER LANCASTER COURT STRAND, decorated with a series of three stands of arms on either side, the upper entitled REVENGE, surmounting a vignette of Britannia overlooking the fleet, the whole surmounting NELSON TRAFALGAR, 21ST OCT 1805 over a stand of naval motifs, the central stand with a vignette of Hercules and Hydra and the lower a vignette of Hercules wrestling the Nemean Lion, each side of the scabbard with two openwork panels with pierced stands of arms and classical iconography on a black velvet ground, contained in its black baize lined mahogany case, the lid with brass presentation escutcheon to Robert Moorsom, the inside of the lid with Patriotic Fund label, naval sword belt and chamois leather protectors. The Revenge’s Chaplain stated that “Captain Moorsom had told his men” - “he would act as Lord Nelson
had always done, lay his ship alongside the largest he came near and would leave the rest to his men” the men gave him three cheers and they fought like lions”. Moorsom engaged several French and Spanish ships, dismasting the Achile, ramming the Aigle before bringing the Revenge (74 Guns) alongside “the largest” the Spanish Flagship Principe de Asturias (112 Guns) which delivered several broadsides having manoeuvred under the stern of Revenge, badly wounding Moorsom and killing or wounding 70 crew.
Robert Moorsom was born in 1760 and joined the Navy as a Midshipman in 1774. He served at the battle off Ushant and the relief of Gibraltar. He attained Post rank in 1790. He commanded various frigates and the Hindustan (50 Guns) and in April 1805 was posted to the Revenge (74 Guns), a new ship. After limping the Revenge back to Gibraltar, where Moorsom was treated for his wounds, Moorsom never returned to sea. He was awarded the KCB in 1815, was Commander-in-Chief, Chatham 1824-1827, achieved the rank of Admiral in 1830 and died in 1835. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£90,000-110,000
166. AN INTERESTING AND RARE LATE 18TH CENTURY FRENCH FLIBUSTIER OR PIRATES
SWORD, 67.5cm slightly curved broad blade etched to one side with three fleur de lis, a laurel spray and Filibustiers Du Cap within a scroll panel, the other side decorated with a sailing ship within a laurel wreath, copper gilt half basket hilt incorporating a flaming grenade, lion’s mask pommel, wire bound leather covered wooden grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Discovered and purchased on the Isle of Man this area was much frequented by French
Privateers such as Captain Francois Thurot who was fought by Captain John Elliot in 1760. While the battle between Thurot and Elliot may be too early for this sword it may have come via the ill fated exploits of Richard Qualtrough, the captain of the Privateer Tyger or Tiger, which date from the late 1770’s. However it arrived on the Isle of Man it is one of the few truly identifiable French Privateer swords. £800-1,200
167. A SCARCE GEORGIAN NAVAL SURGEON’S SMALLSWORD, 78.5cm triangular section blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, tip rounded, regulation gilt hilt with oval guard, loose, D-shaped knuckle bow, ovoid pommel, wire bound fishskin grip inset with a gilt plaque engraved with an anchor entwined with a snake, in its gilt mounted partial leather wrapped wooden scabbard. Lower half of scabbard lacking but chape present.
£450-550
168. 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
169. AN 1805 PATTERN ROYAL NAVAL MIDSHIPMAN’S SWORD, 56cm fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, a globe and crossed oars and a fouled anchor, evidence of sharpening for use, regulation gilt stirrup hilt, the langets decorated with crowned fouled anchors, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s panel for SALTER, two small cracks to hilt.
£400-500
170. A VERY RARE GEORGE IV PROTOTYPE NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 69cm pipe backed blade with spear point, profusely etched with scrolling foliage, regulation gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned GIVR cypher surmounting a fouled anchor, the whole with a rope border, lion’s mask pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved copper gilt mounted scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s panel for E. EMMANUEL PORTSMOUTH.
£300-400
171. A GOOD GIVR 1827 PATTERN NAVAL FLAG OFFICER’S SWORD, 74cm pipe backed blade with spear point by PROSSER 9 Charingcross London, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation gilt gothic hilt, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the mounts chiselled with bands of oak leaves, the upper mount with maker’s panel, bullion knot. Good polish and etched matt ground and all of its original gilt finish. Repair to scabbard leather above the chape.
£400-600
172. A NAVAL OFFICER’S SPECIAL ORDER FIGHTING SWORD TO JOSEPH HUDSON , 80cm broadsword blade etched with a maker’s panel for WILKINSON and the owner’s initials JSH, serial no. 12471, regulation copper gilt hilt, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its copper mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the throat with maker’s plaque, bullion knot. Hudson served under Admiral Lyons in the Sea of Asov, attacking Russian supplies, he was awarded the Asov clasp to his Crimea medal, the Turkish Crimea medal, the French Legion of Honour,
and the Turkish Order of the Medjidieh 5th class.
£450-550
173. AN 1827 PATTERN ROYAL NAVAL ADMIRAL’S SWORD, 76.5cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, Royal arms, crowned fouled anchor and maker’s panel for JOHN ADAMS, regulation gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor within a laurel wreath, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its gilt brass mounted leather scabbard, the mounts decorated with oak leaves.
£450-550
174. A RARE SPECIAL ORDER NAVAL OFFICER’S FIGHTING SWORD, 78cm flattened diamond section trophy clean blade, regulation gilt hilt with extra long grip, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its gilt brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard with maker’s panel for WILKINSON, complete with knot. The lack of serial number would suggest Crimean War period.
£350-450
175. AN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL ADMIRAL’S BROADSWORD, 73.5cm clean double fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, Royal arms, crowned fouled anchor and maker’s panel for GILLOT & HASSELL, regulation gilt gothic hilt, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its acorn and oak leaf engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot.
£350-450
176. A NAVAL RESERVE OFFICER’S SWORD, 78cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and crowned RNR fouled anchor, regulation gilt gothic hilt, bold lion’s head pommel, ribbed fishskin grip, wire lacking, contained in its brass mounted black leather scabbard.
£380-420
177. A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 79.25cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor, regulation gilt hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, complete with bag. Label attached to bag states sword of my Uncle Nigel Nicholl-Carne died November 1911.
£300-400
178. A VICTORIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 78cm slightly curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and crowned fouled anchor, taped about the tip, regulation copper gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved copper gilt mounted scabbard, scabbard leather snapped.
£80-120
179. A NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 79cm fullered blade by GAUNT & SON etched with scrolling ropes and oak leaves and acorns, crowned star surmounting a fouled anchor flanked by the initials R M, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor flanked by the initials R M, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, later bullion knot.
£180-220
180. A ROYAL NAVAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm fullered blade by PHILLIPS of DUBLIN, etched with scrolling ropes, oak leaves and acorns, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms surmounting RNVR, regulation gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Some grey staining.
£180-220
181. A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 81cm fullered blade etched with scrolling rope, oak leaves and acorns, fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation gilt brass gothic hilt incorporating
a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper mounted leather scabbard with later bullion knot.
£180-220
182. A ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S LEVEE WEIGHT SWORD, 79.5cm slender fullered blade etched with scrolling rope, oak leaves and acorns, crowned fouled anchor, crowned Royal arms, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£180-220
183. A ROYAL NAVAL WARRANT OFFICER’S SWORD, 79cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, the folding side guard engraved with the owner’s name J. JOHNS, ribbed black fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot and bag. John Johns served with the Royal navy and the coastguard. Copy of family notes and photograph included with this lot.
£180-220
184. A SCARCE GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK WITH ROYAL CONNECTIONS, 15.25cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage and swags, gilt cross form guard engraved with chevrons to the top, gilt mounted ring turned ebonised tapering wooden grip, the domed pommel encircled with a gilt coronet with foliate gilt washer to the top, contained in its copper gilt foliate engraved scabbard. See Fairbairns book of crests Plate 127, No. 3 designating coronets of this form as Younger Sons and Brothers of the Blood Royal and Sim Comfort Naval Swords & Dirks Vol II page 323 for a discussion about these small form dirks. It would seem that if the coronet was taken literally, this may have been the dirk of The Duke of Clarence.
£300-500
185. AN UNUSUAL VICTORIAN NAVAL DIRK OR HANGER , 55.25cm curved flat blade, regulation white metal hilt with recurved guard with acorn finials, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its white metal mounted leather scabbard. Small piece of scabbard leather lacking.
£120-140
186. A ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE DIRK , 45.25cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GVR cypher and a fouled anchor, RNR, regulation brass hilt, the langet in the form of a laurel wreath with RNR and a fouled anchor centered, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.
£140-180
187. A VICTORIAN NAVAL DIRK , 46cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned VR cypher, pitting and staining regulation brass hilt, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin group, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, together with a naval officer’s sword to W.B. Doig, scabbard lacking. (2)
£180-220
188. NETHERLANDS - AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY CEREMONIAL NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 13.2cm across the crescent-shaped face, 23.6cm from the face to the tip of the cylindrical fluke, the latter tapering to a square section spike, secured to its original square section wooden haft with two rivets and with shaped grip. Dutch naval boarding axes of this form were made for the visit of Napoleon and his wife in the September of 1811.
£2,000-3,000
189. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - A TYPE III NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 7cm across the face, double notch beneath, 20.75cm from the face to the tip of the flat down turned fluke, secured to its later wooden haft by two rivets. Circa 1810
£1,000-1,500
190. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - A TYPE II NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 6.5cm across the face, double notch beneath, 23.5cm from the face to the tip of the square section fluke, secured to its later wooden haft by three rivets. See Small Arms of Sea Service by Rankin, page 2. Believed to be one of only three
examples known with one residing in the Smithsonian Institute. Circa 1800.
£1,000-1,500
191. NETHERLANDS - AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 12.7cm across the crescent-shaped face, stamped M2 on one side, 26.2cm from the face to the tip of the down turned square section tapering fluke, secured to its original wooden haft by two rivets, the former with broad dome-shaped foot, integral belt hook. Circa 1801 this is the Dutch version of the French Naval Boarding Axe of this period.
£800-1,200
192. ITALY - A 19TH CENTURY NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 14.75cm crescent-shaped face, 28cm from the face to the tip off the heavy square section tapering fluke, secured to its original faceted wooden haft by two rivets through the straps, these mounted in the French manner, belt hook, the haft applied with an old museum of collection label no. 3829. Circa 1840.
£500-700
193. GREAT BRITAIN - AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY BOARDING AXE OR TOMAHAWK , 7cm across the face, stamped with a cloverleaf mark over a crown over G. WHYLL to one side, secured to hits wooden haft with two rivets, the former tapering, with bun-shaped foot and branded with a deep arrow mark. Circa 1820.
£400-600
194. SCANDINAVIA - A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 10cm across the crescent-shaped face, 23.2cm from the face to the tip of the elongated square-section tapering fluke, secured to a later wooden haft by a single rivet through the straps, the latter inserted in the French manner. It is suggested that this could possibly an Italian example.
£400-600
195. GREAT BRITAIN - A LARGE 19TH CENTURY NAVAL BOARDING OR RIGGING
AXE , 9cm across the face, 24.5cm from the face to the tip of the flat tapering fluke, patinated, secured to
a wooden haft with deep BO and arrow stamp and applied brass museum or collection tag, no. 40098.
Circa 1830.
£400-600
196. SWEDEN - A LATE 18TH CENTURY NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 12.5cm crescent-shaped face, stamped with the out of service X mark, 27.25cm from the face to the tip of the down turned square section tapering fluke, secured to its original wooden haft by a single copper rivet through the straps. Old worm to haft. Circa 1786.
£300-500
197. UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAINA PRIVATE PURCHASE NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 14.7cm across the crescent-shaped head, stamped WOLFF, 21.25cm from the face to the tip of the down turned tapering flat fluke, secured by a strap on either side of its original wooden haft with pierced spatulate terminal. Circa 1850.
£250-350
198. GREAT BRITAIN - A MODEL 1859 NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 11.75cm across the crescentshaped face, stamped with an arrow over WD, 20.25cm from the face to the tip of the flat fluke, secured to its original haft by two rivets through the steel straps, the latter stamped W. GILPIN WEDGES MILL 1861, the haft affixed with a brass lozenge bearing the rack no. 30.
£200-300
199. GREAT BRITAIN - A MODEL 1859 NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 11cm across the crescent-shaped head, stamped GILPIN and with a broad arrow mark, 19.4cn from the face to the flat fluke, secured to its original wooden haft by two straps. Circa 1880.
£200-400
200. GREAT BRITAIN - AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 13.5cm across the crescent-shaped face, maker’s stamp obscured, 23cm from the face to the tip of the down turned flat fluke, secured to its later wooden haft with ring turned foot. Circa 1830.
£150-250
201. AN 1804 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 72.5cm blade stamped THOS CRAVEN and with a crown over 1, further stamped with a crown over GR on the other side, regulation figure of eight sheet metal hilt with traces of original black painted finish, segmented iron grip.
£400-600
202. AN 1814 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 67.25cm curved fullered blade, regulation narrow sheet metal hilt with good traces of original blacked finish, ribbed iron grip.
£280-320
203. A 19TH CENTURY BRITISH TRANSITIONAL NAVAL CUTLASS, 68.5cm blade of 1804 Pattern, regulation steel bowl guard with ergonomic iron grip. Circa 1840.
£280-320
204. A 19TH CENTURY BRITISH TRANSITIONAL NAVAL CUTLASS, 75.5cm double edged blade, regulation steel bowl guard with good amounts of original black painted finish, ribbed iron grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with frog. Chape a replacement. Circa 1840.
£280-320
205. A PRIVATE PURCHASE 1845 PATTERN BRITISH NAVAL CUTLASS, 68.5cm slightly curved blade double edged towards the tip and stamped APSAM CO. LONDON WC, regulation black painted steel guard with ribbed brass grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, secured with a spring clip. Circa 1850.
£250-350
206. A 19TH CENTURY BRITISH TRANSITIONAL NAVAL CUTLASS, 74cm fullered blade by DAWES of 1796 Pattern Heavy Cavalry design, stamped with a crown over 4 and with Sold Out of Service stamps, regulation steel bowl guard, traces of original black painted finish, ribbed iron grip. Circa 1840.
£250-350
207. AN 1845 PATTERN INDIAN NAVAL CUTLASS, 68.5cm slightly curved blade, double edged towards the tip, stamped RBG to one side, maker’s stamp for Robert Mole, further marked with an arrow over I for Indian Army or Navy use, regulation black painted steel bowl guard, ribbed metal grip, in its engraved steel mounted leather scabbard. Multiple heavy edge nicks to blade commensurate with use. Circa 1845.
£200-300
208. A PRIVATE PURCHASE 1845 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 73.5cm curved blade, double edged towards the tip, regulation brass bowl guard, pale grey painted ergonomic iron grip, in its leather scabbard with brass frog, chape lacking. Circa 1845.
£200-300
209. AN INTERESTING PRIVATE PURCHASE 1845 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 71.5cm curved fullered blade, regulation steel bowl guard with traces of black painted finish, iron ergonomic grip. Circa 1840. £80-120
210. AN 1889 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 70.5cm blade with various Ordnance and War Department stamps at the forte and dated 1892, regulation repainted steel hilt with ribbed grip.
£200-300
211. A 1900 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, 70.5cm fullered blade, double edged towards the tip, various Ordnance marks, maker’s stamp for MOLE and dated 1901 and Pattern marked 00 on the back edge, regulation black painted steel bowl guard, ribbed grip. £200-300
212. A LATE 18TH CENTURY AMERICAN NAVAL CUTLASS, 62cm curved fullered blade, characteristic sheet metal hilt with down turned guard, spatulate quillon, D-shaped knuckle bow, ribbed wooden grip with brass collar, in its leather scabbard, chape worn through.
£300-400
213. AN AMERICAN MODEL 1860 NAVAL
CUTLASS, 66.5cm curved fullered blade stamped USN DR 86 (1860), regulation brass half basket hilt stamped 17M over 963, stepped brass pommel, wire bound leather grip, in its copper riveted leather scabbard, complete with frog. DR maker’s stamp for AMES on the pommel.
£200-300
214. AN AMERICAN MODEL 1917 NAVAL
CUTLASS, 62.5cm curved fullered blade with clipped back tip, stamped USN at the forte, regulation steel half basket hilt, chequered two-piece riveted wooden grip.
£100-150
215. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY SWEDISH NAVAL CUTLASS, 72.5cm blade stamped with the Swedish crown, regulation black painted figure of eight steel hilt, segmented iron grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard with white inked stamps, serial no. 207. To all intents and purposes identical to the British 1804. Scabbard leather in two-pieces.
£350-450
216. A SWEDISH MODEL 1810 NAVAL
CUTLASS, 67cm curved fullered blade stamped with a crowned M at the forte, regulation steel hilt with winged brass pommel, riveted two-piece wooden grips, in its brass mounted leather scabbard with white inked stamps, serial no. 162.
£250-350
217. A SWEDISH MODEL 1848 NAVAL
CUTLASS, 43cm bolo blade stamped J. WALEN T1. NO. 15 to one side and AH on the other, regulation brass hilt with riveted two-piece black wooden grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Used by Pioneers, Infantry and the Navy.
£150-250
218. A SWEDISH MODEL 1851 NAVAL
220. A DANISH MODEL 1882 NAVAL
CUTLASS, 63.5cm bolo blade stamped WEYERSBERG KIRSCHBAUM & CIE SOLINGEN, regulation brass half basket hilt cast with a crowned fouled anchor, wire bound fishskin grip.
£200-300
221. A FRENCH MODEL 1801 NAVAL
CUTLASS, 58cm bolo blade stamped G.E. SZALLING
ROSENFORS, regulation black painted steel bowl guard, riveted wooden grip, in its black painted steel mounted leather scabbard.
£150-250
219. A SWEDISH MODEL 1865 NCO’S NAVAL
CUTLASS, 70cm fullered bolo blade, regulation pierced brass half basket hilt applied with a brass fouled anchor, chequered wooden grip.
£180-220
CUTLASS, 64.5cm curved fullered blade marked Kilingenthal on the back edge and dated 1810, two Inspector’s stamps to one side and partial anchor arm on the other, regulation steel half basket hilt with traces of blacked finish, iron grip.
£400-600
222. A FRENCH MODEL 1833 NAVAL
CUTLASS, 68cm curved fullered blade incised with an anchor to either side and with two Inspector’s stamps at the forte (B), marked Chatellerault 1841 on the back edge, regulation black painted steel half basket hilt, iron grip.
£200-300
223. A FRENCH MODEL 1833 NAVAL
CUTLASS, 66.5cm curved fullered blade with partial Chatellerault mark to the back edge, regulation black painted steel half basket hilt, black painted iron grip.
£180-220
224. A SCARCE DUTCH SCHEEPSSABEL NO.1
NAVAL CUTLASS, 66.75cm curved fullered blade stamped with a C on the back edge, regulation black over red painted steel half basket hilt, stamped with the serial no. 1195 at the segmented quillon, iron grip. Circa 1818.
£300-500
225. A LATE 19TH CENTURY DUTCH
CUTLASS, 61.75cm curved fullered blade with clipped back tip, regulation triple bar sheet metal hilt, riveted two-piece wooden grips, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£150-200
226. A 19TH CENTURY DUTCH CAVALRY
SHORT SABRE OR CUTLASS, 62.5cm curved fullered blade with clipped back tip, stamped P.D. LUNESCHLOSS SOLINGEN at the forte and with various Inspector’s stamps, regulation three-bar stirrup hilt, stamped K2 on the collar, ribbed wooden grip.
£200-300
227. A MID 19TH CENTURY PRUSSIAN NAVAL
CUTLASS, 66.5cm fullered blade by HOLLER of SOLINGEN, stamped to the other side PC, regulation black painted steel hilt with ribbed iron grip. Circa 1849.
£200-300
228. A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD FRENCH NAVAL BOARDING CUTLASS, 68cm curved fullered blade marked Chatellerault and dated 1842 on the back edge, incised in the fuller on either side with an anchor, regulation black painted steel hilt with half bowl guard, various poincard to blade and hilt, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£200-300
229. A BRITISH NAVAL MIDSHIPMAN’S DIRK OF RNAS INTEREST, 46cm blade by Gieves, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GVR cypher and crowned fouled anchor, regulation brass mounted hilt with lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount engraved with the owner’s name A.W.E. Laurie, complete with knot. Laurie was killed when Fairey Swordfish LS182, piloted by Lieutenant Commander Slater crashed shortly after takeoff.
£250-350
230. A SCARCE PATTERN 1856 NAVAL MIDSHIPMAN’S DIRK , 38cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, crowned fouled anchor and maker’s panel for GALT, GIEVE & CO., regulation brass mounted hilt with lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, remnant knot, in its engraved brass mounted scabbard.
£400-500
231. AN IRISH VICTORIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 74cm curved fullered blade by SEXTON, DAWSON ST. DUBLIN, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal Arms and crowned fouled anchor, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.
£500-600
232. A CLEAN FRENCH NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 84.5cm clean bright pipe backed blade by Eickhorn, regulation pierced gilt hilt incorporating a fouled anchor, wire bound fishskin grip, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount decorated with an anchor.
£300-400
233. A GOOD SCALE MODEL OF THE FRIGATE HMS DIANA , 116cm painted wooden body with applied copper casing, fully masted and rigged. HMS Diana was a 36 gun fifth rate Royal Navy frigate, launched in 1794 she served in the Egypt campaign between March and September 1801. Diana also partook in the attack on the French frigate squadron anchored at Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue on the 15th of November 1810.
£100-200
234. A VICTORIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S BI-CORN HAT of characteristic form with bullion trim, silk liner with inked trade label for Gieves, in its japanned tin with owner’s name plate J.A. Keys R.N.
£40-60
235. A 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN ARTILLEY SIDEARM , 49cm multi-fullered blade by AMES dated 1839, regulation brass hilt with scale grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£100-150
236. A VICTORIAN CONSTABULARY OR POLICE HANGER , 56cm curved fullered blade, double edged towards the tip, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed fishskin grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£180-220
237. A GEORGIAN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SPADROON , 72cm curved fullered blade, characteristic copper gilt hilt, the D-shaped knuckle guard with five-ball decoration, cushion form stepped pommel, reeded hollow ivory grip, in its linear engraved copper mounted leather scabbard. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£400-500
238. A PERCY TENANTRY OFFICER’S SPADROON , 77.5cm curved double fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage and a sun motif, faint traces of gilt, characteristic copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, stepped cushion pommel, reeded and chequered wooden grip with lozenge band engraved with the Percy Tenantry crescent device, accompanied by a set of linear engraved copper scabbard mounts with maker’s panel for Odell of London.
£500-700
239. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S BLUED AND GILT SABRE , 77.25cm sharply curved fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, Royal arms and the flowers of the Union, all highlighted in bright gilt on a faded blued ground, maker’s panel
for Read, gilt stirrup hilt, ribbed hollow ivory grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Chape lacking. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£500-800
240. A GEORGIAN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SABRE , 77cm sharply curved blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GR cypher and the Royal arms, traces of gilt highlights, copper gilt stirrup boat shell hilt, wire bound grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.
£350-450
241. AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm curved fullered blade decorated with stands of arms, foliage, laurel wreath, crowned Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, marked Runkell Solingen on the back edge, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, grey staining, regulation pierced copper gilt hilt, the D-shaped knuckle guard incorporating a crowned GR cypher, flat lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, together with a worn 1803 Pattern Infantry Officer’s sword with scabbard, guard broken. (2)
£500-800
242. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S PRETZEL
HILTED TROPHY SABRE , 75.5cm sharply curved shamshir blade, characteristic copper gilt hilt the langets decorated with lion’s masks, the quillon block with a Nile alligator and a sphinx, scroll knuckle guard, pretzel form pommel, spiral horn grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the locket with maker’s panel for Prosser, blade patinated, together with a house hold cavalry officer’s dress sword in a crude leather scabbard. (2)
£600-800
243. A COMPOSITE GEORGIAN
GRENADIER’S SABRE , 74.5cm curved fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, figure of Britannia, crowned Royal arms, crowned GR cypher and a flaming grenade, gilt stirrup hilt with lion’s mask langets, bold lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in an associated brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, together with a worn 1796 Pattern infantry officer’s sword in its worn scabbard. (2)
£400-600
244. A GEORGIAN LIGHT COMPANY
OFFICER’S SWORD, 72.5cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard engraved Remember XXXXXX WR, maker’s panel for Griffin & Adams, together with an 1803 Pattern Infantry Officer’s sword lacking scabbard. (2)
£350-450
245. A CONTINENTAL GEORGIAN PERIOD
SABRE , 80cm curved fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned triple lion shield and a crowned R over IV, copper gilt stirrup hilt with lion’s mask to the front langet, flat lion’s head pommel, reeded wooden grip, in its brass scabbard, together with a Light Company Officer’s sabre with etched blade in an associated scabbard. (2)
£400-600
246. A GEORGIAN INDIAN ARMY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH TROPHY BLADE , 83cm sharply curved shamshir blade, regulation brass stirrup hilt, wire bound ribbed hollow ivory grip, contained in its linear engraved plated mounted brown cloth wrapped wooden scabbard, together with a Georgian officer’s
sabre lacking grip and scabbard. (2) Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£400-600
247. A GEORGIAN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SPADROON , 77.5cm fullered blade etched with a short panel of scrolling foliage on either side, characteristic polished steel slotted hilt with faceted and ribbed decoration, spirally fluted ovoid pommel, silver tape bound spirally fluted polished horn grip, in its tooled leather scabbard with steel mounts, the locket incised Cullum, Charing Cross. Grey staining to blade.
£500-700
248. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN ARMY
OFFICER’S MAMELUKE , 81.5cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point, good polish, characteristic hilt with faceted tapering quillons with stepped bun-shaped finials, two-piece riveted ivory grips with rosette tops, in its steel scabbard, together with a Georgian sabre lacking scabbard and grip. (2) Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£300-400
249. AN 1822 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and crowned crossed sword and baton within a laurel wreath, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned crossed sword and baton within a laurel wreath, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass scabbard, bullion knot, together with an 1822 pattern Grenadiers officer’s sword with plain pipe backed blade, scabbard leather split. (2)
£200-300
250. AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and crowned Royal arms, regulation brass gothic hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard, grey staining to blade, together with an 1897 Pattern infantry officer’s sword of EVIIR period, in its scabbard. (2)
£200-250
251. AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 81.75cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and makers panel for Ponder, Duke St. London, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound
fishskin grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, grip split and blade stained, together with an 1897 Pattern infantry officer’s sword of EVIIR period, in its steel scabbard. (2)
£200-300
252. AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.25cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, owner’s initials ACS and a maker’s panel for Maynard, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass scabbard, throat lacking, together with a Victorian police hanger with scabbard. (2)
£240-280
253. AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, owner’s crest and motto VIRTUTIS GLORIA MERCES, maker’s panel for SMITH at 12 PICCADILLY, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass scabbard. Sharpened for use.
£180-220
254. AN 1822 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and a maker’s panel for Flight of Winchester, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard engraved with a maker’s panel to match. One guard bar bent.
£100-150
255. AN 1822 PATTERN LIGHT INFANTRY
OFFICER’S LEVEE SWORD, 81cm slightly curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, strung bugle horn, crowned VR cypher and owner’s initials, GJB, regulation pierced steel gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard.
£100-150
256. AN 1895 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm clean blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 34683 for 1896, etched with scrolling foliage and crowned Royal arms and VR cyphers, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard, together
with an 1822 Pattern infantry officer’s sword with scabbard. (2)
£250-350
257. AN 1897 PATTERN NON COMMISSIONED INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm fullered blade dated 1901, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating a crowned GVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard, together with another similar by Wilkinson, worn, bearing the serial no. 61087 for 1927, etched with the presentation inscription ROYAL MILITARY COLLEGE OF CANADA PRIZE FOR CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE GENTLEMAN CADET BRIAN MORTIMER ARCHIBALD. (2)
£250-350
258. A WILLIAM IV GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 81cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with crowned WIVR cyphers and laurel wreaths, regulation copper gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned WIVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, in its rusted and holed steel scabbard.
£180-220
259. A VICTORIAN ARTILLERY VOLUNTEER OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crossed lances, an artillery piece, crowns and ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS, maker’s panel for REEVES, regulation steel three-bar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard, together with GVR Royal Artillery officer’s sword by Wilkinson, serial no. 53083, scabbard lacking. (2)
£150-250
260. A VICTORIAN RIFLE OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.25cm clean blade decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned strung bugle horn, laurel wreath and crowned VR cypher, maker’s panel for Mole & Son, good polish and etched matt ground, regulation plated steel gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, in its plated steel scabbard, complete with knot, together with an 1853 Pattern cavalry trooper’s sword marked RD over 510 on the hilt, no scabbard. (2)
£150-250
261. A VICTORIAN SPECIAL PATTERN RIFLE VOLUNTEER OFFICER’S SWORD, 68.75cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, strung
bugle horns and RIFLE VOLUNTEERS on either side, regulation steel gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard, together with an 1853 Pattern cavalry Trooper’s sword. the hilt marked 4DG. (2)
£150-250
262. A FIRST WORLD WAR INDIAN ARMY ARTILLERY CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE BY WILKINSON , 79cm curved fullered 1796 blade stamped WILKINSON ISD and dated 1917, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its leather covered wooden scabbard, together with a Victorian Constabulary sidearm
£280-320
263. A 19TH CENTURY SPANISH SWORD OF THE GENTLEMAN BODYGUARDS OF THE KING OF SPAIN , Ferdinand VII, 1814-1833, the narrow blade etched with oak leaves, maker’s name and dated 1817, gold plated hilt, decorated in high relief with the Royal Arms of Spain.
£200-300
264. A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN
M1855 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S
SWORD, 79cm four-sided blade deeply etched for about half its length and with maker’s mark ‘Horster, Solingen’, fine quality gilded brass hilt retaining much original finish, Imperial Russian coat of arms held to shellguard by rivets, contained in its gilt brass mounted worn leather scabbard, retaining its rare original gold worn bullion knot. See Russian Sidearms, Polearms & Bayonets by A.N. Kulinsky, 2001, pp.298-302 for examples.
£350-450
265. A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN
M1855 SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER’S SWORD, 73cm blade with WKC Solingen maker’s stamp, fine quality gilt brass hilt retaining much original finish, Imperial Russian coat of arms held to shellguard by rivets, gilt brass mounted worn leather scabbard retaining its rare original gold worn bullion knot. See Russian Sidearms, Polearms & Bayonets by A.N. Kulinsky, 2001, pp.298-302 for examples.
£350-450
266. A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN
M1818 INFANTRMAN’S BRIQUET SHORT
SWORD, 62cm blade marked B 1828 just below the crossguard. This type of sword was carried by both the Russian Imperial Guard and Line Infantry during this war.
£350-450
267. A LATE 18TH /19TH CENTURY PRUSSIAN
CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE , of the Revolutionary/ Napoleonic Wars period, 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.
£200-300
268. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm curved fullered clean blade by Schneider of Berlin, decorated with scrolling foliage, trophies and stands of arms, regulation plated hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, rust patch to scabbard, together with another similar with rubbed blade, complete with knot, both with scabbards. (2)
£280-320
269. A HOSPITAL ORDERLIES SWORD, 71cm curved fullered blade, regulation brass stirrup hilt, ribbed iron grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£80-120
270. A BRITISH CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD ROYAL ENGINEERS DRIVER’S SWORD, 88.5cmurved fullered blade with various German and British Ordnance marks and sold out of service stamps, regulation steel hilt, ribbed wooden grip, in its steel scabbard.
£400-500
271. A BRITISH CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD ROYAL ENGINEERS DRIVER’S SWORD, 89cm curved blade retaining some original polish, some slight staining, British Liege inspector’s Acceptance stamp over S & K (Schnitzler & Kirschbaum) maker’s stamp, double broad arrow “Sold out of Stores” stamp on blade, the back edge stamped with Prussian Crown over FW over 50 (Friedrich Wilhelm IV, King of Prussia, issued 1850), contained in its heavy steel scabbard. This sword was originally produced as an experimental one and issued to only about one squadron of the Prussian Guard Hussar Regt, perhaps only about 160 or less of these swords were made. It was rejected, and sold to Britain as an emergency weapon for the Crimean War. See ‘National Army Museum Review’ 1982, pp 42-44, for an article with photos and a full description of this rare Pattern.
£650-700
272. A 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83.5cm fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, regulation three-bar steel hilt, copper wire bound ribbed grip, in its steel scabbard.
£400-500
273. A SPANISH ROYAL GUARD OFFICER’S SWORD, 81.5cm curved pipe backed blade with spear point, etched to either side with the Spanish Royal crest, regulation brass gothic hilt incorporating the Spanish Royal arms, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard, together with a Continental infantry hanger in its scabbard. (2)
£200-300
274. A 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN MODEL 1860
CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 89cm curved fullered blade stamped A & E.H. at the forte, regulation steel bowl guard, ribbed leather grip, in its steel scabbard.
£150-200
275. A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH INFANTRY
OFFICER’S SWORD, 77.25cm curved fullered blade dated 1855 on the back edge, regulation pierced brass hilt, ribbed horn grip, in its steel scabbard
£140-180
276. A FIRST WAR PERIOD TURKISH INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 71.75cm curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, regulation brass stirrup hilt the front langet set with a crescent and star motif, bold lion’s head pommel with red brilliant stone eyes, wire bound fishskin grip, lacking scabbard.
£150-200
277. A FRENCH FIRST EMPIRE PERIOD GILT BRONZE OFFICER’S SMALLSWORD, 85.5cm
decorated to match, fluted grip with sectional bronze and gilt inserts.
£300-400
278. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 89.75cm straight fullered blade with spear point, traces of gilt and inscriptions to either side of the forte, regulation four-bar steel hilt, ribbed leather covered wooden grip, in its steel scabbard.
£300-500
279. A WATERLOO PERIOD FRENCH LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE , 88cm curved fullered blade dated 1813 on the back edge, regulation brass three-bar hilt with various arsenal stamps, ribbed leather covered grip.
£300-400
280. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN DELUXE QUALITY BRUNSWICK OFFICER’S SWORD, 83.5cm curved fullered blade finely etched with scrolling foliage, stands of arms and the Brunswick crest and motto IMMOTA FIDES, regulation large sized plated stirrup hilt, the langets decorated with crossed swords and a laurel wreath to one side and scrolling foliage surrounding a shield and helm on the other, tiger’s head quillon, the broad guard chased with oak leaves, the back strap deeply chiselled with foliage, bold lion’s head pommel with red brilliant eyes, wire bound celluloid grip with fishskin finish, in its steel scabbard, complete with bullion and leather knot, the former with black centre.
£400-600
281. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN ARTILLERY OFFICER’S DAMASCUS BLADED PRESENTATION SWORD, 82cm pipe backed damascus blade with spear point, decorated with scrolling foliage, stand of arms, EISENHAUER DAMAST-STAHL and E. Watjen s/l A. Neven Du-Mont 1890, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, maker’s stamps for WKC, regulation gilt hilt with wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its black painted steel scabbard. A very clean sword.
£1,300-1,600
282. A GOOD GERMAN ARTILLERY NCO’S PRESENTATION SWORD BY EICKHORN, 86.75cm
curved fullered blade with Eickhorn stamp to the forte and etched with scrolling foliage and 3 Battr, A.R. 55 to one side and the other side with an artillery train flanked by scarce large eagles and swastikas, regulation gilt stirrup hilt with wire bound celluloid grip, in its black painted steel scabbard. The 55th Artillery Rgt was a Heavy Artillery one, formed at Braunschweig in 1935. It took part in the 1939 Polish Campaign, and the Invasion of Holland and France in May, 1940, as part of the 19 th Infantry Division before becoming the 19 th Panzer Division in November, 1940, taking a leading role in the battles on the Russian Eastern Front. £1,000-1,500
283. A FIRST WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN
DRAGOON TROOPER’S PATTERN 1881/08
SHASKA OR SWORD, 81cm blade with various Ordnance stamps at the forte and dated 1918, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, spirally fluted wooden grip, in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard complete with a Pattern 1891 Mosin Nagant rifle bayonet also with Czarist markings. One of last produced Czarist swords.
£750-850
284. AN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN HIGH RANKING DIPLOMAT OR STATE OFFICIALS MODEL 1855 SWORD, 74cm flattened diamond section blade with good polish and decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, maker’s stamp of CES SOLINGEN, regulation gilt hilt, the pierced downturned shell guard decorated with the Imperial Russian eagle, D-shaped knuckle guard, acanthus trimmed pommel and grip, the latter with spiral wire binding, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard decorated to match.
£750-850
285. A FIRST WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN
TROOPER’S PATTERN 1881/08 SHASKA OR SWORD, 87cm curved fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps at the forte and an old painted museum of collection number 2011 R1, regulation brass hilt with assorted regimental markings, spirally fluted wooden grip, in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£650-750
286. A FIRST WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN CAVALRY TROOPER’S PATTERN 1881 SHASKA OR SWORD, 86.7cm fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps at the forte, to include the Zlatoust Arms Factory and dated 1909, regulation brass hilt with various regimental markings, spirally fluted wooden grip, in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£650-750
287. A FIRST WAR PERIOD PATTERN 1904 IMPERIAL GUARD KUBAN COSSACK KINDJAL OR DAGGER , 33.5cm fullered blade etched with regimental motifs and 1911 at the forte, Ordnance marks, regulation silver niello mounted hilt with twopiece riveted horn grips, in its silver niello mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, £750-850
288. A 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
289. 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, plates 417-492 for some of the many variations of this sword.
£1,000-1,500
290. A PRUSSIAN FRIEDRICH THE GREAT PERIOD CUIRASSIER OFFICER’S DRESS SWORD TYPE II, 70.75cn flattened diamond section blade with brass inlays at the forte and marked POTZDAM on either side, regulation brass hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, reeded pommel and quillon block, wire bound grip, in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard. See Me Fecit Potzdam, Pages 362 No. 372.
£750-850
291. A PRUSSIAN FRIEDRICH THE GREAT PERIOD CUIRASSIER OFFICER’S DRESS SWORD, 71cm flattened diamond section blade incised in the fullers PRO GLORIA ET PATRIA and PRO REGE PRUSSIA, regulation reeded brass hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, the pommel and grip decorated to match. See Me Fecit Potzdam, Pages 362 and 363 No.s 372 & 376. Circa 1740-1760.
£750-850
292. A WATERLOO PERIOD PRUSSIAN ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABRE , 85.5cm curved fullered blade etched with a sun form on either side and an indistinct oval panel of text, regulation pierced brass hilt incorporating the Prussian eagle, faceted D-shaped knuckle bow, the back strap decorated to match, ribbed wooden grip.
£450-550
293. A PRUSSIAN INFANTRYMAN’S SIDEARM OR SWORD, 64cm curved fullered blade etched with a crowned FRW cypher on either side, regulation brass hilt with heart-shaped guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, spherical pommel, brass grip.
£300-400
294. AN INTERESTING 19TH CENTURY PRUSSIAN CAVALRY SABRE , 84cm sharply curved fullered blade with clipped back point, struck with British sold out of service stamps, the back edge marked P. Knecht, Solingen, D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed wooden grip, together with a Continental sabre, 88.5cm curved blade stamped WRK and with a crown over K on the back edge, regulation three-bar brass
hilt, ribbed leather covered grip, in its steel scabbard, and a further Continental cavalry sabre with stirrup hilt and steel scabbard. (3)
£300-400
295. A MIXED SELECTION OF SWORD SCABBARDS, comprising one for a Georgian Mameluke, Victorian military field service examples, Tulwar and Khyber knife etc. varying conditions.
£90-110
296. A FRENCH CUIRASSIER’S SWORD SCABBARD, 99cm steel body with shaped chap, suspension ring lacking.
£150-200
297. A CANADIAN 182 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 83.5cm clean fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage crowned VR cyphers and SAVAGE & LYMAN MONTREAL, regulation brass hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£300-400
298. A GERMAN MADE 19TH CENTURY
BANDSMAN’S SWORD, 77.5cm curved fullered blade marked Northmann In Hamburg and decorated with scrolling foliage, regulation brass stirrup hilt decorated with stands of arms, flat lion’s head pommel, wire bound leather covered grip, in its brass scabbard.
£180-220
299. AN AUSTRIAN TROOPER’S SWORD, 77cm curved fullered blade stamped OHLIGS and 27.F.K.R. 144, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed fishskin grip, worn, in its steel scabbard stamped 27.F.K.R 76.
£150-250
300. A PRUSSIAN MODEL 1873 ARTILLERY
SABRE OR SWORD, 76cm curved fullered blade stamped with a crown over W over 12 for 1912, regulation steel stirrup hilt stamped 45.A.6.81, ribbed composition grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
£150-250
301. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN ARTILLERY
OFFICER’S SWORD, 84cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, regulation brass stirrup hilt, the langets and knuckle guard with artillery motifs, flat lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its black and gold painted steel scabbard.
£100-150
302. A SPANISH CAVALRY SWORD, 89.5cm clean fullered blade stamped with a crest and the serial no. 36110, regulation steel bowl guard etched with a crowned eagle motif, chequered wooden grips contained in its steel scabbard stamped TOLEDO.
£140-180
303. A REPRODUCTION FRENCH CAVALRY TROOPER’S SABRE , 88cm curved double fullered blade, regulation three-bar brass hilt with wire bound leather grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
£80-120
304. A GOOD COPY OF A FRENCH CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE , 82cm curved fullered blade, regulation brass three-bar hilt, wire bound ribbed grip, contained in its brass mounted plated steel scabbard.
£80-120
305. 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.
£650-750
306. A SCARCE EARLY 18TH CENTURY FRENCH CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, Louis IV Period, 89cm blade deeply etched with the French Royal coat of arms to one side and Vive le Roy to the other, brass grip with double shell guard, brass wire bound grip, contained in its tooled brown leather wrapped wooden scabbard, missing chape. See Aries No.3, 1967, for similar.
£750-850
307. A MID 18TH CENTURY FRENCH INFANTRY SERGEANT’S SWORD, 78cm flattened diamond section blade incised X 1745 X on either side and with a running wolf motif, regulation brass hilt with upturned shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, partial cord binding to the wooden grip. See Aries no.2 1967 figures 2-6 for a similar example.
£350-450
308. A VERY RARE EARLY 18TH CENTURY FRENCH ROYAL SWISS GARDE’S SWORD, 78cm curved double fullered blade REGIMENT DES GARDES SUISSES on one side and COMPAGNIE DE XXX, regulation brass hilt with two solid looping side guards, D-shaped knuckle bow with matching side bar united by a scrolling single bar, tapering bun-shaped pommel, copper wire bound grip. See Aries no.3 1968. £850-950
309. AN EARLY 18TH H CENTURY FRENCH CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 80.75cm triple fullered blade struck with a stamp of anchor form (?), regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow, looping side bar guard with central fleur de lis, thumb ring, spherical pommel, wooden grip with remnant cloth and wire binding.
£450-550
310. A 13TH CENTURY BROADSWORD OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XII - CIRCA 1250-1300, 79.5cm fullered broadsword blade chiselled with calligraphy and retaining elements of copper alloy inlay +RCANSDICANS+ to either side, bronze pommel of characteristic “wheel” form. For a discussion about this sword and its relationship with other swords from this period see Catalogue no. 17 Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000-1550AD, A Private Collection - David Petty.
£4,000-6,000
311. A 13TH CENTURY BROADSWORD OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XII - CIRCA 1250-1300, 83.2cm fullered broadsword blade, inlaid with copper alloy on either side, to one a central flower motif flanked by a linear geometric design terminating with three small circles towards the lower end, the other with a further geometric line after the Celtic manner, again terminating with three small circles, heavy bronze circular pommel with bevelled edges. For a discussion about this sword and its relationship with other swords from this period see Catalogue no. 18 Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000-1550AD, A Private Collection - David Petty. £4,000-6,000
312. A 12TH CENTURY BROADSWORD OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XII - CIRCA 1100-1230, 73.7cm fullered broadsword blade inlaid in yellow metal alloy with a series of stylised foliate flourishes to one side and a long strip of geometric X or diamond forms on the other, flat faced disc-form pommel. For a discussion about this sword and its relationship with other swords from this period see Catalogue no. 10 Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000-1550AD, A Private Collection - David Petty.
£4,000-6,000
313. A 14TH CENTURY BROADSWORD OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XII - CIRCA 1300-1400, 80.2cm fullered broadsword blade, inlaid with a copper alloy on either side in the fuller with a celestial diorama comprising a central star or sun motif flanked by two crescent moons, the crossguard of square section form, tapering into the centre of the guard, octagonal faceted pommel. For a discussion about this sword and its relationship with other swords from this period see Catalogue no. 31 Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000-1550AD, A Private Collection - David Petty. £4,000-6,000
314. AN ENGLISH MEDIEVAL DAGGER IN EXCAVATED CONDITION, 18cm single edged blade, double sided brass disc-shaped guards incised with foliate forms, tapering tang, the pommel in the form of a man’s head wearing a hat. Believed to have been found in the city of London at the end of the 19th Century. Circa 1350.
£250-350
315. A LATE 14TH CENTURY GERMAN KNIGHTLY DAGGER IN EXCAVATED CONDITION , 21.75cm slender two-stage blade, the crossguard with spatulate terminals, tapering tang, ovoid white metal pommel. Believed to have been found in the ruins of Piast Castle, Striegau, Lower Silesia. Circa 1400.
£350-450
316. AN 18TH CENTURY FRENCH SILVER MOUNTED HANGER , 33.5cm fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage and hunting scenes, characteristic silver mounted hilt decorated in the classical fashion and with rubbed silver marks to the guard, ebonised wooden grip, in its white metal mounted scabbard, decorated to match. Blade with repair.
£200-300
317. A 19TH H CENTURY SPANISH TOLEDO SOCKET BAYONET, 21.75cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage and a bird of prey on either side, dated TOLDEO 1871 at the forte, characteristic brass mounted hilt decorated with foliage and dated TOLDEO 1870, turned wooden grip.
£200-300
318. AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN RAPIER OF PAPPENHEIMER FORM, 108.5cm flattened diamond section blade incised I V MARIA MA, characteristic hilt, the shell guard with scalloped piercings, perforation to one side, the elongated quillons with swollen terminals and multiple
scrolling supports, D-shaped knuckle bow, ovoid pommel, the whole engraved with scrolling foliage, wooden grip. The blade tang stamped with a crowned shield and trident maker’s mark just within the shell guard.
£2,500-3,500
319. A 17 TH CENTURY SPANISH CUP HILT RAPIER , 100.75cm flattened diamond section fullered blade, characteristic hilt, the cup guard chiselled with scrolling foliage, flower heads and stylized mythical beasts, elongated quillons with ring turned terminals, D-shaped knuckle guard, flattened bun-shaped
pommel, wire bound wooden grip. £900-1,100
320. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH OFFICER’S
DISH HILT RAPIER , 99.5cm flattened diamond section blade partially stamped in the short central fuller, characteristic hilt with shallow dished guard chiselled and pierced with foliage and stylized coats of arms, short quillons with swollen bud form terminals,
single looping sideguard with foliate highlights, the quillon block chiselled to match, D-shaped knuckle bow secured to the stepped urn form pommel decorated to match, copper wire bound grip with turk’s heads.
£1,000-1,500
321. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD OFFICER’S RAPIER , 85cm fullered blade incised LIVID, characteristic pierced disc hilt decorated with geometric designs and a flower head, D-shaped knuckle guard with four inturned quillons with bud form terminals, spirally chiselled ovoid pommel. A
remnant label claims that the sword was discovered in the thatch of a cottage near Sedgemoor in 1850. £850-950
322. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD MORTUARY HILTED BACKSWORD, 83.5cm blade incised with orb forms bracketing CLEMENS BOWKEN MEFECIT SOLIGEN to one side, and CLEMENS BONGEN MEFECIT SOLIGEN to the other, characteristic pierced hilt decorated with stylized dogs’
heads, busts and geometric designs, D-shaped knuckle guard with two scroll supports to either side, one cracked, dual sideguards, spherical pommel decorated to match, bulbous wire bound grip with turks’ heads. The forte bears a partial crowned stamp.
£1,000-1,500
323. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD MORTUARY HILTED BACKSWORD
, 85cm triple fullered blade with geometric piercings to the broadest fuller, characteristic hilt pierced with scrolling foliage and busts, remnants of sidebars and partial scroll supports, the spherical pommel chiselled with busts and foliage. A later attached label claims that
the sword was discovered in the roof of Low Ham Manor Farm near Langport in 1994. The geographic location would suggest either the Battle of Langport on 10th July 1645 or Sedgemoor, 6th July 1685.
£1,000-1,500
324. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD MORTUARY HILTED BACK SWORD, 79cm double fullered blade incised HOUN. MLACIT, characteristic hilt composed of three upturned panels, each embossed with a bust, the two side panels pierced with geometric designs, D-shaped knuckle
guard with two scroll supports, large thumb ring, spherical pommel, later copper wire bound grip. Inscription to the blade would suggest Hounslow. Together with a 1796 Pattern infantry officer’s sword. Both lacking scabbards. (2)
£600-800
325. A MID 18TH CENTURY BRITISH GRENADIER’S SWORD, 78.5cm curved fullered blade stamped S. HARVEY, characteristic half basket hilt composed of flattened rounded bars of geometric form, bun shaped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip. £500-700
326. AN 18TH CENTURY BASKET HILTED BACKSWORD OF 42ND REGIMENT OR BLACK WATCH TYPE , 81cm fullered blade stamped with a crown over GR over DRURY, regulation sheet metal basket hilt composed of flattened bars united by junction plates pierced with geometric designs, conical
pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, tassel stubs and buff liner. See British Basket Hilted Swords by Mazansky, page 130.
£750-850
327. AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 89cm fullered blade incised ANDREIA FARARA in the central bordered fuller, 5cm at the widest point, characteristic hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by pierced junction plates, the front plate and looping lower guards
constructed as a separate element, the whole united by a ring beneath the saltire incised cone form pommel, wooden grip.
£1,500-2,000
328. AN 18TH CENTURY BASKET HILTED BACK SWORD, 97cm double fullered blade, characteristic hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart-pierced junction plates united by a ring beneath the bun-shaped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip. One junction plate lacking upper left arm.
£800-1,200
329. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH
CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm triple fullered single edged blade, characteristic brass hilt, with solid side guards decorated with a central crowned green man mask flanked by a lion and a unicorn and cherubs on either side, D-shaped knuckle bow with two short scroll supports, spherical pommel decorated to match, brass wire bound grip with turk’s heads. The blade probably circa 1640.
£450-550
330. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH
CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 81.5cm incised ME FECIT HOUNSLO in the double fullers, characteristic brass hilt with solid side guards decorated with a classical bust to each side, D-shaped knuckle bow with two short supports, spherical pommel with foliate top, wooden grip. Old repair to bow.
£400-600
331. A SCARCE QUEEN ANNE PERIOD
CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 85.5cm flattened diamond section broad sword blade incised with the running wolf emblem and stamped with a rare Ordnance mark to the forte, characteristic brass hilt with solid side guards, D-shaped knuckle bow with
two short supports, spherical pommel decorated with foliage and standing figures, remnant wire binding to the wooden grip, turk’s heads. Ex Geoff Worrell Collection £400-600
332. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH
CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD OR WALLOON, 88cm flattened diamond section hollow ground blade, characteristic brass hilt with two solid oval side guards, down turned quillon, D-shaped knuckle guard with two short supports, spherical pommel later leather covered wooden grip, brass wire turk’s heads.
£600-800
333. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH
CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD OR WALLOON, 80cm triple fullered blade incised ME FECIT
SOLINGEN, characteristic brass hilt with solid oval side guards, down turned quillon, D-shaped knuckle guard with short supports, spherical pommel, wooden grip, brass wire turk’s heads.
£600-800
334. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY BRITISH
INFANTRY HANGER , 60.5cm curved double fullered blade inlaid two brass ovoid marks and an incised star form on either side, brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and single looping side guard, dome pommel, tapering faceted polished bone grip. See Swords and Blades of the American Revolution by Neuman, Pg 69
figures 23.S and 24.S. Circa 1725-1750
£150-250
335. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY BRITISH INFANTRY HANGER , 58.75cm curved double fullered blade incised with four groups of five small sun forms with traces of brass inlay, characteristic brass hilt with singled solid side guard decorated with a winged cupid’s head, D-shaped knuckle guard decorated with flower heads at the midpoint, shallow dome pommel, stag’s horn grip, in its leather scabbard with elongated brass frog. Circa 1725-1750. See Swords and Blades of the American Revolution by Neuman, Pg 69 figures 23.S and 24.S. Leather parting and chape lacking.
£150-250
336. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY BRITISH INFANTRY HANGER , 65cm curved fullered blade, characteristic brass hilt with down turned shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, turned wooden grip, in its leather scabbard with elongated brass frog. Circa 1725-1750. See Swords and Blades of the American Revolution by Neuman, Pg 69 figures 23.S and 24.S. Chape lacking.
£150-250
337. A BRITISH PATTERN 1742 INFANTRY MILITIA HANGER , 71cm curved fullered blade with partial running wolf mark with centered H, regulation brass hilt with solid heart-shaped brass guard incised M=ESSEX T over W.B II/3 and m/2, D-shaped knuckle guard, ovoid pommel, brass wire bound grip, in its leather scabbard with elongated brass frog, steel chape.
£300-400
338. A LATE 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL BRASS HILTED HANGER , 68.5cm clean blade struck with a sun-form maker’s mark at the forte, regulation brass hilt incised 01. 01. 23, ribbed leather covered grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Wood wedge inside lower hilt.
£200-300
339. A BRITISH INFANTRY HANGER , 69cm curved fullered blade, characteristic brass two-bar hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and single scroll support, the pommel cap incised 73, ribbed fishskin covered wooden grip.
£150-250
340. AN 18TH CENTURY SLOTTED HILT OFFICER’S SWORD, 72.5cm double fullered broadsword blade stamped XX to either side, characteristic brass slotted hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, lion’s head pommel, copper wire bound horn grip.
£180-220
341. AN ENGLISH SILVER HILTED OFFICER’S SLOTTED HILT HANGER , 71cm grey stained blade with traces of etched decoration, characteristic hallmarked silver hilt, 1762, one bar lacking, the inside of the D-shaped knuckle guard engraved with the owner’s initials A. McD, silver tape bound horn grip, lion’s head pommel.
£450-550
342. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY BRASS HILTED TRANSITIONAL RAPIER OR SMALLSWORD, 78.25cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage and a profile bust of William III (?) on either side, characteristic brass hilt with solid side guards decorated with scroll borders, the quillons and block pierced with scrolling foliage, reeded spherical pommel pierced and decorated to match, brass wire bound grip with turk’s heads.
£400-600
343. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH OFFICER’S SWORD, 82cm diamond section hollow ground blade, characteristic brass hilt with solid side guards embossed with the head of Charles II (?) within a laurel wreath and flanked by two further busts, the inside of the guard, quillon block and pommel decorated with busts to match, D-shaped knuckle bow, remnant wire binding to the wooden grip. Edge nicks to blade and guard loose.
£450-550
344. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH SMALLSWORD BY JOHN GARNER , 71.25cm flattened diamond section blade incised NINI in the short central fullers, further struck with the maker’s stamp in the form of a flaming dagger, characteristic brass hilt with pierced side guards decorated with a reclining figure to either side (Neptune?) further embellished with grotesque masks and scrolling foliage, D-shaped knuckle guard cast in the form of a ship’s figurehead at the midpoint, spherical pommel decorated with classical figures, brass wire bound grip with turk’s heads. Circa 1690.
£400-600
345. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY SHOTLEY BRIDGE SMALLSWORD, 72.75cm flattened diamond section blade incised SHOTLEY BRIDG, characteristic brass hilt decorated with stands of arms and classical figures, the D-shaped knuckle guard, quillon block and pommel decorated to match, copper wire bound grip with turk’s heads. Quillon terminal lacking.
£350-450
346. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH SMALLSWORD, 75.5cm triangular section incurved blade, tip chipped, characteristic brass hilt, the pierced upturned shell guard decorated with classical figures, foliage and mythical beasts, the quillon block, quillon terminal and pommel decorated to match, the D-shaped knuckle bow decorated with a piper.
£350-450
347. A GOOD RUSSIAN NOBLEMAN’S SILVER HILTED SMALLSWORD, Russian Empress Catherine I period circa 1740, in rococo style, 80cm double edged blade marked X En Toledo X, one shell guard with contemporary repair, the grip in the swirling design very popular amongst European gentlemen of fashion at that period.
£550-600
348. 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
349. 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
350. AN 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SMALLSWORD FOR A BOY, c.1720, 65cm single edged blade, gilded brass retaining much original gold plating, bound grip with silver wire turk’s head knots.
£300-400
351. A LATE 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH SMALLSWORD, 79cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with the Stuart Arms profusely etched with scrolling foliage and named courtly figures, characteristic brass hilt decorated with classical figures and profile busts, D-shaped knuckle guard, spherical pommel, copper wire bound grip with turk’s heads.
£350-450
352. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH
SILVER HILTED SMALLSWORD, 73.5cm colichemarde blade decorated with scrolling foliage, flowerheads and a dragon, characteristic silver hilt with upturned shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow with maker’s mark for Edward Fayle. Circa 1715-16, see London Silver-Hilted Swords by Southwick page 279 plate 29 for a similar example, quillon lacking, guard loose.
£350-450
353. AN 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED
HUNTING HANGER , 34.5cm curved blade with struck with a deep king’s head stamp to either side, characteristic silver hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard,
silver collar and pommel, natural stag’s horn grip, the collar and guard with indistinct maker’s marks.
£350-450
354. 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.
£280-320
355. AN 18TH CENTURY HUNTING HANGER , 51.5cm curved blade stamped with a King’s head to either side, characteristic hilt, the shell guard decorated with a winged cupid head, D-shaped knuckle guard and stepped pommel decorated with classical profile busts, natural stag’s horn grip.
£350-450
356. AN 18TH CENTURY SLOTTED HILT HANGER PROBABLY IRISH OFFICER , 61cm curved fullered blade with clipped back tip, decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, a scroll panel with central harp, the whole surmounted by a lion bearing a standard, characteristic slotted gilt brass hilt, spirally fluted pommel, copper tape bound fluted polished bone grip.
£450-550
357. AN 18TH CENTURY SLOTTED HILT HANGER POSSIBLY FOR A MIDSHIPMAN, 54cm double fullered curved blade with clipped back tip, characteristic gilt slotted hilt with bold lion’s head pommel, copper and brass tape and wire bound grip.
£300-400
358. AN INTERESTING WILKINSON SWORD WALLOON OR CAVALRY SWORD IN THE 17TH CENTURY FASHION , 80.75cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, strung bugle horn, crowned GVR cypher, owner’s crest and motto GONSILIO ET IMPETU, serial no. 64053, characteristic plated hilt,
wire bound grip, in its plated mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£180-220
359. AN 18TH CENTURY SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD, 58cm triangular section incurved shortened blade, characteristic hilt decorated with neoclassical scenes, D-shaped knuckle guard decorated with a ship’s figurehead and with rubbed hallmarks, ovoid pommel, wire bound grip with turk’s heads, in its remnant white metal mounted scabbard, together with a Victorian court sword. (2)
£200-300
360. AN 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL SMALL SWORD, 74.5cm triangular section incurved blade with traces of scrolling foliage and strapwork decoration, characteristic brass hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow and spherical pommel, all decorated with stands of arms, copper wire bound grip with turk’s heads.
£350-450
361. A LATE 16TH CENTURY GERMAN BURGONET OR HELMET, the single piece skull drawn up to a raised roped comb and out to a downturned shallow peak, the latter with shallow gully and partial shield shaped stamp, the two hinged cheek defences pierced for the ears and flared and contoured
to the neck defence with shallow gully, roped edge and domed brass rivets, plume holder to the base of the comb, larger domed rivet decoration with foliate washers. Some small areas of lamination and evidence of patching.
£1,800-2,200
362. AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN CUIRASSIER’S CLOSE HELMET, the two-piece skull with riveted seam, the hinged peak with turned edge drawn out to a peak, contemporary repair, hinged visor with key form breaths and narrow vision slots,
the lower guard with pivoting hook to secure the visor, broad neck guard with turned edge and drawn down to a peak at the front, the whole secured with a buff leather strap and buckle.
£3,000-4,000
363. A SCARCE LATE 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN
CABASET WITH LINER , the single piece hammered skull of characteristic almond shape with short stalk finial, shallow down turned brim with turned edge, partial crowned shield stamp to the gutter at the
rear, full compliment of liner rivets with small foliate washers, coarse cloth liner with wool padding. Short crack to brim and one rivet dome lacking.
£250-350
364. A LATE 16TH CENTURY ITALIAN CABASET OR HELMET IN THE SPANISH FASHION , the single piece almond-shaped skull with stub finial, slightly down turned brim with shallow gulley, pierced for rivets, now lacking.
Provenance: The Papal Armoury; with dealers Fenton & Son, London, by 1919.
£250-350
365. A LATE 16TH CENTURY MUNICH TOWN GUARD COMB MORION, the two-piece skull embossed to either side with a fler-de-lis and drawn up to a raised comb with turned edge, down turned shallow brim drawn out to a peak at the front and rear. Holed to the junction of the comb and peak at one end.
£600-800
366. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD
BREAST PLATE , the heavy iron plate with raised medial ridge drawn down to a shallow point at the short narrowing flared skirt, turned arm apertures, raised and turned neck aperture, struck with the helmet A stamp of the London Armourer’s Company and maker’s stamp RB. The mark is probably that of Rafe Boulter 1627 - 1655. Two filled mounting holes.
£600-800
367. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD
BREAST PLATE , the heavy iron plate with raised medial ridge drawn down to a shallow point at the shallow flared skirt, turned arm apertures with linear border, raised and turned neck aperture, struck with the helmet A stamp of the London Armourer’s Company, a further shield-shaped stamp and a musket ball proof. The shield-shaped stamp is probably of St George type, as per Richardson pg 20 this is an acceptance mark of the Commonwealth period.
£800-1,000
368. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD BACK PLATE , the iron plate with shallow flared skirt, raised and turned arm and neck apertures, the latter bearing a crowned CR stamp and a further partial stamp, complete with later plated leather shoulder straps and leather waist belt. The stamp is the Charles II arsenal mark.
£400-600
369. 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.
£550-650
370. AN ARTICULATED PAULDRON FROM AN ENGLISH CUIRASSIER’S SUIT OF ARMOUR, c.1600, together with a lower arm section from the same suit, both retaining much original black finish and some of the leather strapping, some brass rivets, and in totally uncleaned condition. Some very light rust in places.
£800-1,200
371. A PAIR OF RIDING GAUNTLETS IN THE 17 TH CENTURY POLISH MANNER , the rope embossed cuffs drawn out to a shallow peak, later cloth inners, faceted domed rivet decoration, four lame hand defences, the knuckle defences with roped ridge. (2)
£300-400
372. A BREAST PLATE IN THE 16TH CENTURY
ITALIAN STYLE , the steel body with roped neck and arm apertures, ridged decoration drawn down to a shallow peak at the waist, broad sharply downturned flared skirt, together with a crude mace. (2)
£80-120
373. A CAST IRON SHIELD IN THE ELKINGTON FASHION , roped border with an inner band of seated Classical figures and stands of arms, central battle scene, indistinct stamp to the reverse. 82cm high.
£80-120
374. 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
375. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR MUSKETEER’S BULLET POUCH . the leather bag with draw string top, woollen lining. Age wear and losses.
£200-250
376. A 19TH CENTURY BRONZE SWIVEL DECK CANNON , 18.5inch over all length, five-stage tapering barrel with flared and ringturned muzzle, spherical cascabel, plain trunnions, mounted on its threaded pivoting mount with short tiller.
£600-800
377. A LARGE BORE BRONZE HOWITZER BARREL , 16.75 inch tapering barrel stamped PUNT POWDER 2 1/2oz, plain elongated trunnions, spherical cascabel cut with a notch.
£100-150
378. A SET OF GEORGIAN GUNNER’S LOADING TOOLS, comprising copper powder scoop, its wooden haft painted with the number 6, two, worms mounted on wooden hafts and two ramrods.
£450-550
379. A PAIR OF GEORGIAN GUNNER’S CALIPERS, engraved with the maker’s details Berge late Ramsden London, 1773, At Mr Dolland’s, St Pauls Church Yard London, 17cm long and finely engraved with calibrations for brass and iron guns and powder quantities for mortars and howitzers on land and sea. See page 28 Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851
£650-750
380. A MINIATURE ITALIAN CABASET OR HELMET, the two-piece almond-shaped skull with shallow downturned brim, foliate rivet border, leather backed chin scales. A good 20th Century apprentice piece with good patina.
£300-500
381 A 19-BORE
17 TH CENTURY GERMAN
NUREMBERG WHEEL-LOCK RIFLE ENSEMBLE , 30.75inch sighted octagonal barrel, the lockplate struck with a Nuremberg mark, Stockel b5225 pg 894, full stock profusely and finely inlaid with vignettes of flower heads and tendrils, the butt inlaid with a wild boar to one side and a large crest on the other, further
decorated with a hunter and hound, the former bearing a boar spear and a hare. all in horn, the butt plate incised I653 and with the initials NA or HA, horn topped wooden ramrod, together with a pierced circular fruitwood powder flask and a later wheel-lock combination tool. (3) £3,000-5,000
382. A CAST IRON SIGNALLING CANNON , 15.5inch over all length, five-stage tapering barrel with flared muzzle, bun-shaped cascabel, plain trunnions.
£180-220
383. ONE HALF OF AN ENGLISH CHAIN SHOT IN THE 18TH CENTURY STYLE , the 7inch cast iron heavy ball with chain mounting point, set on a wooden plinth with brass plaque BRITISH CHAIN SHOT CIRCA 1790. The seam about the ball would suggest this is a later object.
£200-300
384. AN AXE , the 9.5cm head of trade form and struck with triple heart forms with DD stamped to the centres, hammer form fluke, later wooden haft.
385. 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 Venationes - Stradanus for similar examples used for hunting birds.
£350-450
386. 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 included.
£1,000-1,500
387. A MID 18TH CENTURY SERGEANT’S
HALBERD, the 20cm crescent shaped head struck with a crown over I, down turned curving fluke, 24cm flattened diamond section spike, four circular piercings, turned and stepped collar secured with two riveted straps to its wooden haft, the latter with leaf-shaped spike foot. 255cm over all.
£300-400
£150-250
388. 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
389. AN EARLY 16TH CENTURY ENGLISH BILL OR POLE ARM , 29cm curved face with square section fluke with curved raised spike, mounted on a later wooden haft. 221cm over all. lamination to base of fluke spike.
£500-600
390. A GEORGIAN SERGEANT’S PIKE , 31.5cm flattened diamond section spear head with tapering crossguard with bud terminals, the whole threaded to its steel collar, with woollen tassels, the mounting straps engraved SA & BV 2/2 and riveted to their wooden haft, stamped BO and with an iron foot. 272cm over all.
£150-200
391. A BRACE OF 19TH CENTURY IRISH
NCO’S HALBERDS, each with 28cm flattened diamond section spear form blade, down turned fluke and crescent form blade, riveted mounting straps, wooden hafts, each spear blade fixed with a cast brass family crest on either side with the motto BOUTEZ EN ADVANCE. 228cm over all. (2)
£200-300
392. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY BRITISH BOARDING PIKE , 13cm triangular section incurved spear point, secured to its black painted wooden haft with two screws through the straps, stamped 4 in one of the head fullers. 259cm over all.
£250-350
393. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH
NAVAL BOARDING PIKE , 12.5cm square section spear point, two rivets through the mounting straps securing it to the wooden haft. 199cm over all.
£150-200
394. A LATE 19TH CENTURY BRITISH BOARDING PIKE , 11cm triangular section spear point, secured to its wooden haft by two screws to one side and one on the other through the mounting straps, these with various Ordnance and Enfield stamps, metal shrouded foot. 231cm over all.
£150-200
395. A PATTERN 1846 CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD BRITISH CAVALRY LANCE , 21.5cm flattened diamond section hollow ground spear head, the collar stamped with sold out of service marks, crown over V and ENFIELD 1847, the mounting straps secured with five screws on one side and four on the other, steel foot. 277cm over all. This model of Lance was carried during the Charge of the Light Brigade.
£150-200
396. A 32-BORE FLINTLOCK ALL STEEL SCOTTISH BELT PISTOL BY MACBEATH, 7inch tapering three-stage barrel with faceted breach and flared muzzle, the centre section engraved KING JAMES & SCOTLAND and NO UNION, border and scroll engraved bolted lock signed MACBEATH 1730, the cock struck with three small fleur-de-lis, full metal stock profusely engraved with scrolling foliage and thistles, the backstrap engraved IN DEFENCE above the Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland, ram’s horn butt, ball trigger, turned steel ramrod.
£2,500-3,500
397. AN ORNATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT HALBERD HEAD, 46cm over all length, the pierced tri-form head decorated with neo-classical imagery, scrolling foliage and stands of arms, stepped tapering collar.
£250-350
398. A HALBERD, characteristic crescent head with square section spike finial and fluke, mounted on its red painted wooden haft, together with a large axe, probably Indian with double crescent head and a tribal spear. (3)
£300-400
399. A FINE QUALITY 60-BORE SCOTTISH PERCUSSION BELT PISTOL BY MURDOCH, 5inch tapering white metal two-stage barrel engraved with scrolling foliage, border and scroll engraved signed lock, full white metal stock profusely engraved with scrolling foliage and panels of Celtic strapwork, the ram’s horn butt decorated with scrolling foliage, the left grip further decorated with a panel of thistles, the right grip applied with a faceted stone set within a silver thistle mount, the pricker in the form of a thistle head, the back strap applied with a silver escutcheon engraved TM, turned steel ramrod.
£1,400-1,800
400. A CRISP 60-BORE PERCUSSION SCOTTISH BELT PISTOL , 5inch three-stage barrel with faded blued faceted breech and muzzle, burnished centre section, case colour hardened border and scroll engraved lock signed WIGHTON EDINBURGH, full white metal stock engraved with panels of scrolling foliage and owners crest and motto SPERNIT HUMUM, ram’s horn butt, ball trigger, turned steel ramrod. The crest is that of the Mitchell Family, specifically Dr Charles Mitchell Esquire of Jesmond Towers Newcastle, an engineer and builder of shipyards. Probably A. G. Wighton - a noted silversmith. The pair to this pistol was sold in these rooms as lot 324 November 2018.
£1,400-1,800
401. A GOOD 71ST HIGHLAND REGIMENT OFFICER’S REGIMENTAL DIRK , 32.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, maker’s panel for J. JONES No. 6 REGENT STREET LONDON etched with thistle sprays, a stand of arms, bugle horn with centered 71 surmounting the regimental motto NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT and HLI, the other side with banner form battle honours, thistles and HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY surmounting a VR cypher, regulation gilt mounted hilt decorated with thistles, the pommel set with a faceted stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with brass studs and decorated with a bonnet and crossed basket hilts to the front, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard decorated to match, the upper mount with crowned bugle horn and 71 centered, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match.
£3,000-4,000
402. A CASED VICTORIAN QUEEN’S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OFFICER’S REGIMENTAL DIRK , 29.25cm double fullered blade by WILKINSON with faceted back edge, decorated with thistle sprays, crowned regimental title and motifs to one side and scroll banner battle honours to the tip on the other side, regulation brass mounted hilt decorated with thistles, carved basket weave wooden grip, decorated with a bonnet and crossed basket hilted swords to the reverse, the front set with brass studs, the pommel with faceted orange stone, in its brass mounted leather scabbard decorated to match, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match, leather belt loop, in its blue velvet lined leatherette covered box.
£2,500-3,500
403. A BOER WAR PERIOD SCOTTISH PIPER’S DIRK , 30.5cm blade by Robert Mole with faceted back edge and decorated with scrolling foliage and thistles, various Ordnance stamps and dated 1900, regulation white metal mounted hilt, the pommel cast with a crown, the collar incised 4th KOSB, in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£350-450
404. A VICTORIAN QUEEN’S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OFFICER’S REGIMENTAL SGIAN DUBH, 11.75cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, regulation brass mounted hilt decorated with thistles, the pommel set with a faceted stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with brass studs and applied with a white metal figure of St. Andrew bearing a saltire, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s stamp for KIRKWOOD of EDINBURGH.
£200-300
405. A BLACK WATCH SGIAN DUBH, 9cm clean fullered blade with faceted back edge, regulation gilt mounted hilt decorated with thistles, carved basket weave wooden grip decorated with studs and applied with a gilt figure of St Andrew carrying a saltire, in its gilt mounted leather sheath.
£150-200
406. A VICTORIAN ARGYL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS VOLUNTEER OFFICER’S BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 82.5cm double fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and VB ARGYL & SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS, regulation steel basket hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart-pierced junction plates, red cloth faced chamois liner, wire bound fishskin grip, red silk tassel, in its steel scabbard.
£400-500
407. A SCOTS FUSILIER GUARDS
REGIMENTAL BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 80.75cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, a figure of a piper and the regimental badge, regulation plated hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart-pierced junction plates, stamped 2ND S.F.GDS to the underside and numbered 14 (1914?), red cloth faced chamois liner, wire bound fishskin grip, red silk tassel.
£600-800
408. A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 82.5cm double fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage and thistles, maker’s panel for MIDDLEMASS EDINBURGH, characteristic basket hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by heart-pierced junction plates, saltire incised dome pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, green stained chamois liner, in its steel scabbard.
£400-600
409. A 19TH CENTURY CASED SCOTTISH
DRESS DIRK , 30.5cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, struck with a maker’s mark for McKINLAY EDINBURGH, characteristic hilt with thistle chiselled white metal mounts, test as silver, open work pommel set with a faceted stone, carved basket weave wooden grip, in its white metal mounted leather scabbard deeply chased with thistles to match, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match in its blue velvet lined case.
£1,000-1,500
410. A WHITE METAL MOUNTED SCOTTISH DRESS DIRK , 28cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with carved basket weave wooden grip, in its white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard complete with companion knife and fork.
£400-600
411. A VICTORIAN HALLMARKED SILVER SGIAN DUBH OF LARGE SIZE , 17.5cm finely fullered blade with faceted back edge, carved wooden Celtic strapwork grip, the white metal pommel decorated with Celtic strapwork and set with a faceted orange stone, contained in its chequered leather wrapped wooden sheath with openwork Celtic serpent mounts, hallmarked Edinburgh 1883.
£500-800
412. A HALLMARKED SILVER SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH, 9.25cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic hilt with carved Celtic strapwork wooden grip, crown pommel set with a faceted orange stone, in its openwork Celtic serpent Edinburgh hallmarked silver mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£200-250
413. A GOOD VICTORIAN HALLMARKED SILVER MOUNTED SCOTTISH DIRK , 28cm clean and bright fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic hilt with carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs, white metal mounted pommel set with a faceted coloured stone, contained in its silver mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts decorated with Celtic strapwork and hallmarked Edinburgh 1893, complete with companion knife and fork decorated to match, £800-1,000
414. A NICKEL MOUNTED SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH , 9.75cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs and thistle decorated mounts, the pommel set with a faceted orange stone, in its nickel mounted leather sheath.
£150-200
415. 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.
£100-200
416. A WHITE METAL MOUNTED SCOTTISH SGIAN DUBH, 10cm fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt set with a faceted coloured stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with white metal studs and a crest, in its white metal mounted leather sheath decorated in the Celtic fashion.
£140-180
417. A SCOTTISH WHITE METAL MOUNTED HORN SNUFF MULL , the scrolling horn body mounted with a white metal thistle to the front, the hinged foliate embossed white metal lid set with a faceted pink tinged stone, 7.5cm long.
£70-100
418. A SCOTTISH WHITE METAL MOUNTED HORN SNUFF MULL , the scrolling horn body with hinged white metal lid set with an agate cabuchon, 9cm long.
£60-100
419. A SCOTTISH WHITE METAL MOUNTED DRESS POWDER HORN , the flattened horn body with thistle and geometric engraved mounts, central similarly engraved white metal boss set with large orange facet cut stone, further similar stone to top and thistle finial, mounted with a chain, 31.5cm long.
£100-200
420. A LATE 17 TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH POWDER HORN , the flattened horn with typical decoration of circles to one side opposing traces of a shield for the clan coat of arms to the other, wooden base plug, pegs and stopper, 17cm long. See Drummond plates XX to XXV for this type.
£100-150
421. A VICTORIAN HALLMARKED SILVER MOUNTED SCOTTISH DRESS SPORRAN, the silver cantle with circle and dot decoration, hallmarked Edinburgh 1898, white fur covered body with the black fur chained tassels, black leather backing, chamois liner.
£150-250
422. A LARGE SCOTTISH WHITE METAL PLAID BROOCH , the central faceted orange stone set in a pierced and engraved brooch decorated with Celtic, foliate and geometric designs, 9cm diameter.
£30-50
423. A SCOTTISH TARGE IN THE 18TH CENTURY STYLE , the fur covered five plank body with brass stud decoration comprising three concentric outer circles, four inner small circles and larger central circle. Generally worn.
£300-400
424. A GORDON HIGHLANDERS PLAID BROOCH , the white metal body applied with battle honours and regimental title in scroll banner form, central pierced regimental badge.
£300-400
425. A ROYAL SCOTS PIPER’S PLAID BROOCH , the circular white metal body engraved with a scrolling foliate border, cased centrepiece chased with thistles, pierced central regimental badge ROYAL SCOTS.
£100-120
426. A 45TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (NOTTINGHAMSHIRE) OFFICER’S SHOULDER
BELT PLATE , the gilt bevelled plate applied with a white metal faceted rayed star, surmounted by a crowned a crowned garter NOTTINGHAMSHIRE REGT., centered 45 on a polished gilt ground, battle honours in surround, leather backing sheet.
£800-1,000
427. A 15TH MADRAS OR BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the gilt bevelled plate applied with a pierced white metal device, crowned laurel wreath with central garter REGIMNET, centered XV, leather backing sheet.
£1,300-1,500
428. AN HONOURABLE ARTILLERY
OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the plated bevelled plate with applied gilt flaming grenade, central white metal cypher within a roped border, surmounted by a white metal crown.
£600-800
429. A 49TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES’) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the stippled gilt bevelled plate applied with a gilt crowned laurel wreath, central garter PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES’
HERTFORDSHIRE, central 49 on a polished gilt ground surmounting flowers of the Union, scroll banner battle honours, the whole surmounting a Chinese dragon.
£800-1,000
430. A 50TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (QUEEN’S OWN SURREY) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT
PLATE , the stippled gilt bevelled plate applied with a faceted white metal rayed star, surmounted by a gilt crowned garter QUEEN’S OWN, central 50 on a polished white metal ground, the whole surmounting a white metal sphinx battle honour EGYPT.
£800-1,000
431. A 51ST REGIMENT (2ND YORKS LIGHT INFANTRY) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the stippled gilt bevelled plate applied with a pierced white metal and gilt crowned laurel wreath, the former with red velvet cushion, central horn with centered 51 on a polished gilt ground, scroll banner battle honours in surround, leather backing sheet with applied paper trade label for MOORE.
£800-1,000
432. A 76TH REGIMENT OF FOOT OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the stippled gilt bevelled plate applied with a faceted white metal rayed star and cross device, surmounted by a crowned gilt laurel wreath, central white metal elephant battle honour surmounting LXXVI, scroll banner battle honours.
£800-1,000
433. AN 82ND REGIMENT OF FOOT (THE PRINCE OF WALES VOLUNTEERS) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the polished gilt bevelled plate applied with a white metal rayed star, central gilt garter THE PRINCE OF WALES’S VOLUNTEERS, white metal Prince of Wales feathers on an enamelled blue ground, the whole surmounting a white metal 82 and with battle honours in surround.
£800-1,000
434. AN 83RD REGIMENT OF FOOT (COUNTY OF DUBLIN) OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE, the stippled gilt bevelled plate applied with a pierced gilt crowned laurel wreath, centered 83 on a polished gilt ground, scroll banner battle honours in surround.
£800-1,000
435. A 4TH /7 TH DRAGOON GUIDON PLATE , the stippled gilt bevelled plate surmounted by a white metal rayed star on a polished gilt star form plate, central pierced garter QUIS SEPARABIT MCMXXII on a blue enamelled ground, central red enamel cross on a white enamel ground, gilt crown centered.
£400-500
436. A GEORGIAN IRISH SILVER 1ST REGIMENT OF FOOT GUARDS OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the bevelled silver gilt plate maker marked for Michael Keating I of Dublin, applied with a white metal pierced Royal arms surmounted by the engraved regimental title 1ST REGT FOOT GUARDS and surmounting an engraved GR.
£1,000-1,500
437. A GEORGIAN HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the bevelled copper body engraved with a rayed star surmounted by a crowned garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE with centered GR on a linear engraved ground. Circa 1810.
£1,000-1,500
438. A GEORGIAN 82ND REGIMENT OF FOOT PRINCE OF WALES’ VOLUNTEERS OFFICER’S SHOULDER BELT PLATE , the bevelled white metal plate applied with a central white metal roped acanthus ring with centred 82 surmounted by the Prince of Wales’ feathers. Tests as silver.
£1,000-1,500
439. A PRE-CRIMEAN WAR RIFLE BRIGADE OFFICER’S CROSS BELT PLATE , the pierced white metal plate with crowned laurel wreath, central cross with battle honours to the arms, central garter RIFLE BRIGADE with centered crowned strung bugle horn, brass backing plate with retailer’s stamp for PROSSER. Tests as silver.
£800-1,000
440. A SILVER RIFLE BRIGADE OFFICER’S CROSS BELT PLATE , the pierced silver plate by Jennings, hallmarked for 1894, with crowned laurel wreath, central cross with battle honours to the arms, central garter RIFLE BRIGADE with centered crowned strung bugle horn, white metal backing plate.
£600-800
441. A SILVER 20TH (DUKE OF CAMBRIDGESHIRE’S) INFANTRY OFFICER’S CROSS BELT BADGE , the pierced hallmarked silver plate with crowned laurel wreath, scroll banner battle honours, central cross with garter D.C.O. INFANTRY with centered XX, white metal backing plate. Maker’s mark of Jennings.
£500-600
442. AN INDIAN ARMY 23RD PIONEER RIFLES
OFFICER’S CROSS BELT PLATE , the pierced white metal plate with crowned laurel wreath, central cross with battle honours to the arms, central garter PIONEERS with centered 23. Tests as silver.
£500-600
443. A GEORGIAN GRENADIER GUARDS NON COMMISSIONED OFFICER’S REGENCY SHAKO PLATE, the bevelled white metal faceted rayed star plate applied with a pierced gilt crowned Royal Arms.
£500-700
444. A 13TH LIGHT DRAGOONS 1856 PATTERN OFFICER’S SHAKO PLATE , the crowned cast gilt cross with faceted white metal arms, central garter VIRET IN AETERNUM, central XIII on a polished white metal ground, battle honours in surround.
£700-800
445. A BORDER RIFLE VOLUNTEERS BLUE CLOTH HELMET PLATE , the blackened crowned plate of characteristic cross form, regimental title in garter surround, centered pierced crowned heart.
£100-150
446. A VICTORIAN ROYAL MARINE ARTILLERY OFFICER’S BLUE CLOTH HELMET BADGE , the gilt flaming grenade surmounted by a pierced gilt laurel wreath scroll banner GIBRALTAR, central pierced gilt garter PER MERE PER TERRAM on a blue enamelled ground, central white metal globe.
£700-800
447. A ROYAL SCOT OFFICER’S HOME SERVICE HELMET PLATE , the crowned gilt metal rayed star surmounted by a faceted rayed star, central pierced white metal garter NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT with centered white metal thistle on a green enamel ground, the whole surmounting a white metal scroll banner THE ROYAL SCOTS.
£450-550
448. A 3RD PRINCE OF WALES’ DRAGOONS OFFICER’SD 1871 PATTERN HELMET PLATE , the bevelled white metal faceted rayed star plate with central pierced gilt garter HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, on a blue enamelled ground, central white metal Prince of Wales’ feathers on a red enamelled ground.
£500-700
449. A 7 TH PRINCESS ROYAL’S DRAGOON GUARDS OFFICER’S 1871 PATTERN HELMET PLATE , the bevelled white metal faceted rayed star plate with applied gilt garter THE PRINCESS ROYAL’S DRAGOON GUARDS, centered white metal VR cypher on a stippled gilt ground.
£500-700
450. A VICTORIAN 17 TH BENGAL NATIVE INFANTRY SEPOY’S TURBAN BADGE , the pierced gilt brass badge formed as a crescent with centered star.
£200-300
451. A SOUTH DEVON REGIMENT OF MILITIA OFFICER’S ALBERT PATTERN SHAKO PLATE , the crowned gilt rayed star bevelled plate with central garter SOUTH DEVON REGT OF MILITIA, centered white metal VR cypher on a polished gilt ground.
£600-800
452. A VICTORIAN 13TH HUSSARS OFFICER’S FULL DRESS SABRETACHE , the pale yellow cloth covere body with bullion ribbon border, crowned VR cypher surmounting a central garter with motto and centered 13H, the whole surmounting scroll banner battle honours amidst laurel leaves, fawn coloured leather pouch to the reverse. Generally showing it’s age.
£350-450
453. A VICTORIAN 3RD KING’S OWN HUSSARS OFFICER’S FULL DRESS SABRETACHE , the crimson cloth covered body with bullion ribbon border, central crowned VR cypher, central garter and motto, centered white metal horse, the whole surmounting scroll banner battle honours amidst laurel sprays, red leather pouch to the reverse. Generally showing it’s age.
£350-450
454. A VICTORIAN 7 TH DRAGOON GUARDS
OFFICER’S UNDRESS SABRETACHE , the black patent leather body applied with a gilt crowned laurel wreath with entwined white metal scroll banner battle honours, central black painted metal horse surmounting a white metal 7 on a polished gilt ground, patent leather pouch to the reverse, bullion trimmed straps.
£600-800
455. A VICTORIAN EDINBURGH ARTILLERY
OFFICER’S SABRETACHE , the black leather body with bullion lace border, central crowned Royal Arms surmounting a laurel spray, gilt metal artillery piece surmounting a scroll banner regimental title on a red velvet ground, complete with foul weather cover.
£250-350
456. A SCARCE VICTORIAN ISLE OF MAN
VOLUNTEER RIFLES SHOULDER BELT POUCH, the brown leather pouch applied with a pierced white metal crowned garter QUECUNQUE IECERIS STABIT, central triple leg motif, the whole surmounting a strung bugle horn, oak leaf suspension mounts, red leather lined box.
£200-300
457. A SCARCE VICTORIAN ISLE OF MAN
VOLUNTEER RIFLES SHOULDER BELT POUCH, the brown leather pouch applied with a pierced white metal crowned garter QUECUNQUE IECERIS STABIT, central triple leg motif, the whole surmounting a strung bugle horn, oak leaf suspension mounts, red leather lined box.
£200-300
458. AN ORNATE GILT GEORGIAN
OFFICER’S GORGET, the embossed gilt body decorated with a crowned GR cypher and with the flowers of the Union, turned edges, the arms pierced for silk suspender. Retains virtually all of its original gilt finish.
£1,000-1,500
459. A GEORGIAN EAST INDIA COMPANY
OFFICER’S SILVER GILT GORGET, the gilded silver body hallmarked London 1798 and with maker’s initials H.?, marks rubbed, decorated with the company arms and motto, further decorated with stands of arms to each of the pierced arms, the reverse engraved with owner’s initials WS and then scratched SUOUXXS?. One small crack to rim and the right flag pole has been partially engraved right through the metal.
£1,500-2,000
460. A GEORGIAN UNIVERSAL PATTERN IRISH (?) GORGET, regulation white metal body engraved with the Royal arms, turned edges, pierced on the arms for suspension silk, hammered to the reverse, tests as silver. A label attached proposes it was by or for Irvine of Fermanagh.
£800-1,200
461. MANNER OF EMMANUEL FREMIET: A PAIR OF SILVERED BRASS MODELS OF GRENADIER GUARDS, each standing and in military dress, their hands resting on their detachable rifles and with detachable hangers on their belts, shallow square bases, 38.5cm high, wear to plating. (2)
£400-600
462. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S UNIVERSAL PATTERN GORGET, the bevelled copper gilt body engraved with a central crowned GR cypher within a laurel wreath, the arms pierced for suspension ribbon, turned edges.
£200-300
463. A CASED SILVER PRESENTATION TEAPOT OF 8TH HUSSARS INTEREST, hallmarked London 1818(? marks rubbed) and with maker’s mark for Solomon Royes & John East Dix, the stepped hinged lid with gadrooned knop, gadrooned rim, scroll handle with acanthus decoration and ivory spacers, on four shell, scroll and lion’s paw feet, the bulbous body inscribed “Presented to T.S.M. Robert Somerville 8th Hussars by the Officers of G. Troop Captn Randle Jackson, Lieu’t R.N. Sutton”, 16cm high over all, contained in a brass mounted oak case with brass swan neck handles and green baize lined fitted interior, inset plaque for SAMUEL DIXON, GOLDSMITH, 23 CORNHILL. LONDON. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£400-500
464. A SECOND DRAGOON GUARDS HALF SHABRAQUE , mounted on board, the black cloth body with bullion lace border and bullion decoration, crowned VR cypher to one corner and crowned regimental motifs to the other.
£80-120
465. A STORAGE TIN FOR A FULL DRESS SABRETACHE , the black japanned body with owner’s plate Hon. Dudley Leigh Warwickshire Yeomanry.
£100-150
466. CARLE VERNET LA GRANDE ARMEE DE 1812, folio of coloured prints depicting the various regiments of the French Army of 1812, gilt embossed folders Premier Serie. Collection Raoul et Jean Brunon Marseille. (2 Folders)
£300-500
467. 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.
£400-600
A FINE AND RARE EARLY CENTURY OFFICER’S TARLETON
OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY, the brass trimmed leather skull with straw filled bearskin crest, the headband or turban secured by embossed lacquered and gilt chains, lacquered and gilt regimental title to the front and lacquered gilt crowned GR helmet plate to the right side, velvet backed lacquered gilt chinscales, correct red and white three-stage feather plume, pair of silver bullion tassels to the rear, stamped brass collection tag no. 114 also secured to the rear, the interior with scarlet silk lining. Some mothing to headband skin otherwise very good.
£6,000-8,000
469. A VERY RARE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY TROOPER’S PATTERN 1817 HELMET, the plated steel skull with embossed brass rayed helmet plate surmounted by an embossed Royal arms, motto and battle honours in scroll banner form WATERLOO and PENINSULA, laurel spray trim, raised plated comb with gadrooned brass borders, black bearskin crest, lion’s mask bosses, velvet backed chin scales with lion’s mask clasps, leather liner. Chin scales regilded. £3,000-5,000
470. A FINE AND RARE 1834 PATTERN HELMET OF THE 1ST OR KING’S DRAGOON GUARDS, the gilt skull with gilt regimental title head band, gilt rayed helmet plate over laid with a pierced gilt Royal arms and battle honour WATERLOO, fine gilt raised comb decorated with acanthus scrolls and laurel sprays and fitted with its horse hair mane, braids and plume, gilt rosette bosses, velvet backed gilt chin scales with lion’s paw clasps, green leather lined peak
and neck guard, red leather liner. Retains virtually all of its original gilt with minor rubbing and losses to the helmet plate.
£2,000-3,000
471. A FINE AND RARE VICTORIAN
GENTLEMAN AT ARMS OFFICER’S HELMET, the gilt skull with applied gilt mounts to include ornate pierced acanthus scroll, laurel, oak leaf and acorn trim, the crowned helmet plate with central Royal arms, HONI SOI QUI MAL Y PENSE in garter surround on a white metal faceted rayed star, the whole on a stippled plate within an acanthus border and with an oak leaf and acorn wreath in surround, velvet backed chin scales with lion’s paws clasp and large lion bask bosses, quilted lining., complete with its swan feather plume.
£3,000-5,000
472. 16TH (THE QUEEN’S) LANCERS
OFFICER’S LANCE CAP TO HANS WELLESLEY HAMILTON DSO MC , the black leather skull with gilt rayed plate overlaid in white metal with crowned Royal arms, regimental title and battle honours in scroll banner form to SOUTH AFRICA 1900-1902, dark blue felt top with bullion trim, bullion plume boss with centered GVR cypher on a red velvet ground, lion’s mask bosses, velvet backed chin chain, leather liner, complete with plume and storage tin named to Hamilton. Hans Wellesley Hamilton was adjutant 19121914, wounded during the First War, mentioned in dispatches three times, awarded the MC in 1915 and the DSO in 1919.
£1,500-2,000
473. AN EIIR ROYAL HORSE GUARDS
OFFICER’S HELMET, comprising plated steel skull with gilt mounts, crowned gilt laurel and oak leaf helmet plate with centered white metal faceted rayed star with pierced central garter motto with enamelled highlights,
the whole on a stippled gilt ground, faceted plated plume holder with gilt brass rayed star base, synthetic red plume with gilt rosette top, gilt rosette bosses, leather backed chin chain, leather liner.
£1,000-£1,500
474. 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.
£800-1,000
475.
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, the lid with owner’s name plate of Lt. Col. Bigge 5th Fusiliers.
£800-1,000
476. A WEST KENT YEOMANRY BUSBY, the black fur body with large bullion boss surmounted by a white metal acanthus hackle holder, red feather hackle, white horse plume, scarlet cloth bag, with small bullion boss and braided bullion trim, leather backed chin chain, the interior with black leather sweat band and red silk liner, complete with bullion cap lines.
£400-600
477. AN 1894 PATTERN 1ST GRENADIERS
REGIMENT NCO’S MITRE CAP, the scarlet cloth body with white metal mounts to include large embossed State and Regimental plate, stippled head band with flaming grenades to either side and flaming grenade surmounting a stand of arms to the rear, silver bullion finial with silver bullion tape trim, leather and green silk liner.
£800-1,200
478. A GOOD IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN 1 YEAR VOLUNTEER OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE , the black leather skull with gilt mounts to include Bavarian State helmet plate, spike finial with circular base, gilt chin scales, Imperial and State cockades, fawn coloured leather and silk lining, in its cloth lined leatherette covered card transit case.
£1,000-1,500
479. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN GUARDS OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE . the black leather skull with white metal mounts to include Prussian State guards helmet plate with enamelled centre, spike finial with circular base and star-form rivet heads, white metal chin scales, multi-piece Imperial and State cockades, brown leather and green silk liner. £800-1,200
480. A FIRST WAR PRUSSIAN RESERVIST OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE AND CASE , the black leather skull with gilt trim, Prussian eagle helmet plate applied with a white metal cross, spike finial with circular base secured by four rivets, three with star tops, Imperial and Prussian multi-piece cockades, leather backed chin scales, the interior with red and green coloured peak liners, leather sweatband and beige coloured silk liner, pencil marked 57, contained in its leatherette covered transit case. One helmet plate nut lacking and liner all present but silk parting from leather.
£400-500
481. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN
OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE , the black leather skull with gilt brass mounts to include Bavarian State helmet plate, fluted spike finial with quatrefoil base with star rivet tops, chin scales with multi-piece Imperial and State cockades, brown leather and silk lining.
£800-1,200
482. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN BAVARIAN
REGIMENT OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE , the black leather skull with white metal mounts to include Bavarian State helmet plate, fluted spike finial on a quatrefoil base with star topped rivets, white metal chin scales, multi-piece Imperial and State cockades, brown leather and fawn silk liner.
£800-1,200
483. A FIRST WAR PERIOD IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN PICKELHABUE , the battle damaged leather skull with Prussian eagle helmet plate, brass spike finial.
£240-280
484. A FIRST WORLD WAR GERMAN CAMOUFLAGED HELMET, the steel skull with good, green, black, brown and ochre patches with black borders, leather liner and chinstrap.
£180-220
485. A SET OF WURTEMBERG OFFICER’S CAP LINES, silver bullion and red thread cords with dual woven bullion terminals with cloth and bullion tassels.
£200-300
486. 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.
£200-300
487. IMPERIAL GERMAN PRUSSIAN GARDE DU CORPS OFFICER’S PARADE HELMET, silver plated eagle on top, with gilded crown, tombac body with German silver trim, domed studs, multi-section badge with gilded ‘Suum Quique’ motto, red and green enamel eagle in centre, front and back peaks black leather covered, pale brown sweatband, gilded brass chinscales, both cockades. £1,500-2,000
488. A FIRST WORLD WAR GERMAN
HELMET, the steel skull with traces of black brown and green painted camouflage with black borders, leather liner, leather chin strap.
£180-220
489. A FIRST WORLD WAR GERMAN
SOUVENIR HELMET, the steel skull with traces of camouflage paint and later painted with a Prussian eagle and various iron cross and references to the First War, remnant chin strap, liner lacking, together with a First War German pipe, the white glazed porcelain bowl with printed inscription “Landsturm Fussartillerie Bataillon VIII Armee-Korps Weinachten 1914”, an iron cross surrounded by laurel wreath, and “Getreulich hielt in Luttich Wacht Die Artillerie van Landsturm acht”, white metal hinged lid, turned wooden stem. (2) £80-120
490. A THIRD REICH LUFTWAFFE SINGLE
DECAL HELMET, the black painted skull with single decal to the left side, the interior stamped 8391 and SE84, brown leather liner, black leather chin strap.
£180-220
491. A WW2 GERMAN ARMY M1942
CAMOUFLAGE STEEL HELMET, fieldgrey with brush strokes of mid brown, eagle decal on left side, very slightly rubbed, rear peak stamped ‘3550’, original leather chinstrap, large size, about a 58. Original liner slightly worn along the rim and around some of the ventilation holes.
£650-700
492. THIRD REICH FACTORY MODEL OF A M.18/39 15CM MEDIUM HOWITZER , 41cm over all length, with 23cm barrel, split tails, field grey painted finish, on its green felt covered wooden base.
£450-550
493. A GOOD COPY OF AN IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER’S PICKELHAUBE TRANSIT CASE, leatherette covered card body with cloth interior.
£80-100
494. A FIRST WORLD WAR GERMAN SNIPER’S TELESCOPIC SIGHT, the black anodised body stamped EMIL BUSCH AG RATHENOW VISAR 2 3/4X Gewehr No. 7783y, leather protective sleeves, in its leather trimmed canvas case, the lid stamped with the manufacturer’s details and numbered 7783y, complete with tools.
£1,500-2,000
495. A SCARCE BRYGADA STRZELCOW 1ST POLISH RIFLE BRIGADE 1 YEAR SERVICE
BADGE , made by Kirkwood and Son off Edinburgh and issued for protecting the Fife Peninsuala, raised in July 1940 and disbanded in 1943, contained in a folder of assorted insignia, together with three further ring binders of cloth and metal insignia, British, European and American. (4)
£500-700
496. DIGEST OF OPERATION OVERLORDMOST SECRET, typed copy dated 27th of July 1943, a Madras Staff Officer’s commission to Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Gordon Moore Lane Esquire, dated May 1870, assorted small arms training manuals, including the PIAT and a quantity of silk escape maps.
£500-600
497. FIRST WAR PERIOD 21ST CITY OF LONDON 1ST SURREY RIFLES OFFICER’S TUNIC , the khaki body with 2nd /7th yellow divisional diamonds to each shoulder, leather trimmed elbows and cuffs, officer’s regimental blacked white metal collar badges, rank insignia of a Lieutenant, the back with multi-armed cross divisional or battle patch, together with a Brodie Pattern helmet by Thomas Firth & Sons of Sheffield with 1916 type liner, together with a RGA linen tunic, a 27th Lancer’s officer’s tunic and trousers, cap and sam browne, and a No.2 dress tunic. (Parcel)
£500-700
498. CLOTH DIVISION BADGES, to include 56th West Lancs, 56th London, Home Guard shoulder title, 45th Division, 4th , 44th Home Counties, Tripoli District, Eastern Command, East Anglian District, Lowland District, together with 40, 41, 42, 44 and 45 Royal Marine Commando Cash Tapes, together with two boxes of assorted cloth and metal insignia. (Parcel)
£500-600
499. FOUR FEATHER HACKLES, two red over white -Royal Regiment of Fusiliers/Northumberland, primrose yellow - Lancashire Fusiliers, Royal Irish Fusiliers, together with assorted beret, belts, Swiss helmet, Post War British Helmet, French artillery helmet (no-liner), a Belgian Brodie type helmet, reproduction Union Army cap, beret, etc. (Parcel)
£250-350
500. A FILLED 925 SILVER SCALE MODEL OF A TIGER TANK , the very well detailed model with rotating turret, the realistic battleground footing with maker’s mark CS and hallmarked Sheffield and dated with a lower case h, mounted on an ebonised wooden plinth.
£600-800
501. A ROYAL SCOTS GUARDS PENNANT, together with a brass and a copper bugle, a swagger stick, a frame of insignia and an assortment of horse harness to the same regiment. (Parcel)
£180-220
502. A CASED PAIR OF SCOTTISH OFFICER’S EPAULETTES TO THE QUEEN’S BODYGUARD, the bullion trimmed bodies decorated with scrolling thistles and regimental title ROYAL ARCHERS QUEEN’S BODYGUARD, contained in their japanned storage tin. General age wear.
£200-300
503. OF PENINSULAR WAR INTERESTCORRESPONDENCE , comprising a letter to Rear Admiral Sir John Duckworth from Evan Nepan dated December 26th 1803 requesting the release of Charles Williams, an American Citizen who had been pressganged into the Royal Navy - a practice key to the American War of 1812-1813, a series of engravings, Sir Sidney Smith, portrait, ditto defending the breach of St John D’Acre against Bonaparte, further portrait, further correspondence variously dated - the whole with overtones pertaining to the Convention of Cintra. (Parcel)
£600-800
504. A THID REICH SA DAGGER , 22cm flattened diamond section blade by PERFECTUM SOLINGEN, regulation nickel hilt with Nm district mark, wooden grip, in its anodised steel scabbard with nickel mounts.
£200-300
505. A THIRD REICH HITLER YOUTH DAGGER , 13.5cm blade stamped G. GRAFRATH SOLINGEN, RZM M 7’30 over 1936, plated hilt with chequered grips, in its steel scabbard, together with a K98 bayonet with mismatched numbers, dated 1938 on the scabbard. (2)
£150-250
506. A THIRD REICH TENO DAGGER SCABBARD, black painted steel scabbard with plated mounts.
£250-350
507. A THIRD REICH POSTSCHUTZ OFFICER’S DAGGER , 24.2cm flattened diamond section blade by PAUL WEYERSBERG & CO, regulation allow hilt, the underside of the guard marked 1354 and DRP, black wooden grip, in its plated mounted black painted steel scabbard, complete with hanging chains with DRGM mark on the clasp.
£2,500-3,000
508. A THIRD REICH RLB DAGGER , 21.2cm flattened diamond section blade by Ernst Erich Witte, Solingen, regulation plated allow hilt, the guard lacking one wing, black wooden grip, in its plated mounted black painted steel scabbard complete with belt frog with DRGM stamp.
£800-1,000
509. A THIRD REICH FORESTRY OFFICIALS HANGER , 33cm blade by Horster of Solingen, etched with hunting scenes on either side, regulation white metal hilt decorated to match, natural stag’s horn grip, in its plated mounted leather scabbard.
£300-400
510. A SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN SYKES BEADED AND RIBBED COMMANDO DAGGER , 17.5cm flattened diamond section blacked blade, regulation black painted hilt, the base of the grip stamped with 1 under an arrow, in its brass mounted leather sheath.
£600-800
511. A SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER , 17cm flattened diamond section blacked blade, regulation blacked brass hilt with chequered grip, the guard stamped ENGLAND, in its blackened brass mounted leather sheath.
£400-600
512. A FALKLANDS WAR COMMEMORATIVE
WILKINSON SWORD
COMMANDO DAGGER , 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade with Falklands War inscription to one side, highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation gilt hilt with ribbed grip, in its green velvet lined presentation case. Blueing flaking from the back and a little on the front.
£500-700
513.
A D-DAY COMMEMORATIVE
WILKINSON SWORD
COMMANDO DAGGER , 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with presentation inscriptions on either side, regulation gilt hilt, in its green velvet lined and covered case.
£200-300
514. A GOOD PATTERN 1842 SOCKET BAYONET, 44cm blade stamped with a crown over B 6, EX, 76, 7 G & E Roe’, the socket retaining most of its original black varnish, contained in its brass mounted black leather scabbard. Slight wear to scabbard.
£300-400
515. A LAND PATTERN SOCKET BAYONET, c.1755, 43.5cm blade stamped with crown over 5, the socket engraved No. 4, contained in its black leather scabbard stamped GR and with tin chape.
£350-450
516. A PATTERN 1856 GARRISSON ARTILLERY SWORD BAYONET, 57.5cm fullered blade stamped with the WKC motif, chequered composition grips, the pommel engraved with the rack number 5, in its Ordnance marked black painted steel scabbard.
£350-450
517. A RARE EARLY LONG LAND PATTERN SOCKET BAYONET, 1720-35, short shank type, 43.5cm blade with maker’s stamp RJ, with pointed shield on socket and marked ‘175’ on socket, c.1730. See Goldstein p.59. A few small nicks along the edge of the blade.
£500-700
518. A SOCKET BAYONET FOR THE PATTERN 1851 MINIE RIFLE MUSKET, 39cm triangular section blade fullered on two of the sides, faint Ordnance crown stamp and maker’s initials G.S, black painted socket.
£350-450
519. PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD SOCKET BAYONET, 44.5cm blade fullered on two sides and bearing various Ordnance stamps, blacked socket stamped 164 over 20 and with Ordnance stamp, in its second pattern brass mounted leather scabbard with crisp WD and arrow stamp.
£200-300
520. A RARE EARLY LONG LAND PATTERN 1720-35 SOCKET BAYONET, circa 1730, of long shank type, 43.5cm blade with pointed shield on socket, marked 3 on socket. rare variation with crown over broad arrow deep stamp on shank between blade and socket. see Goldstein p.53, fig.62, and Goldstein p.47, fig.54.
£600-700
521. TWO BROWN BESS SOCKET
BAYONETS, the first with 40cm blade stamped JOHN GILL and with a crown over 8, the second with short socket and 40cm blade. (2)
£120-160
522. A FRENCH 1ST EMPIRE AN IX INFANTRY
SOCKET BAYONET, 44cm blade with various Ordnance stamps to include EF (Etat Francais).
£250-350
523. A FRENCH 1ST EMPIRE AN IX CAVALRY
SOCKET BAYONET, 35cm blade with various Ordnance stamps to include EF (Etat Francais).
£250-350
524. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY ENGLISH
OFFICER’S FUSIL SOCKET BAYONET, 22cm blade with long shank and shield-shaped foot, circa 1730. See The Socket Bayonet in the British Army pages 46-50.
£250-350
525. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY GERMAN
PLUG BAYONET, 42cm double fullered blade etched with hunting scenes and panels of foliage, further etched with a panel of text, brass mounted hilt with rococo crossguard bird form guard, ring turned pommel, turned tapering wooden grip with swollen base. Some pitting to blade.
£400-600
526. A CUTLERY HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE BY SLATER BROTHERS, 14.75cm flattened diamond section blade etched NEVER DRAW ME WITHOUT REASON NOR SHEATH ME WITHOUT HONOUR, stamped SLATER BROTHERS SHEFFIELD at the forte, characteristic white metal hilt decorated with acanthus leaves, contained in its gilt embossed white metal mounted brown leather sheath.
£150-200
527. A CUTLERY HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE BY W & W SLATER , 17.5cm clipped back blade stamped W & W SLATER & CO. SHEFFIELD at the forte, characteristic white metal hilt decorated with acanthus leaves, contained in a modern leather sheath.
£100-150
528. A 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN OMENTO MORI DAGGER , 9.5cm cruciform section blade, white metal mounted hilt, the quillon block decorated with a wolf’s head, turned wooden grip, in its fitted metal sheath.
£40-60
529. A GEORGIAN PERIOD FIGHTING KNIFE OR DIRK , 25.5cm double fullered blade etched with a crown over MR and GILL, further etched to the back edge NEVER TO FAIL and dated 1792, recurved steel guard, wooden grip, in its leather sheath. Manufactured from the blade of a 1788 Pattern cavalry officer’s sword blade.
£300-400
530. A MUSEUM COPY OF A BRONZE AGE DAGGER , 6.75inch flattened diamond section cast alloy blade, characteristic bronze hilt with spherical pommel and overlaid yellow metal collar.
£80-120
531. A GEORGIAN NAVAL DIRK , 34.75cm fullered blade incised AGUSTIN VA.... and RL. F de TOLEDO, trefoil brass crossguard, stepped brass pommel, reeded wooden grip with brass trim.
£100-150
532. LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY MEMENTO MORI DAGGER , 13.25cm flattened diamond section blade etched with flowers, foliage, a skull, talismanic symbols and MEMENTO MORI, polished steel guard with shaped wooden grip.
£250-350
533. A GERMAN TWO-HANDED PROCESSIONAL SWORD IN THE 17 TH CENTURY STYLE , 106.5cm flattened diamond section two-stage blade, the forte with two forward pointing flukes and etched with a panel of scrolling foliage, characteristic hilt with elongated crossguard with scrolling terminals and a pair of opposing scrolls, two looping side guards, wire bound waisted grip, chiselled bun-shaped pommel. £600-800
534. A BRACE OF REPLICA SPANISH SWEPT HILT SWORDS, each with 77.5cm broadsword blade, swept steel hilts, one retaining wire bound grip, the other lacking wire, and a composite small sword. (3)
£150-250
535. A JOSEPH ELLIOT & SONS HUNTING KNIFE ADVERTISING DISPLAY BOARD, featuring six variations of the same hunting knife, four with riveted polished bone handles, two with polished dark horn, one inlaid in white metal with scenes from the hunt.
£100-200
536. 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
537. 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
538. A 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK , 65.5cm fullered triangular section tapering blade, patinated, brass mounted rootwood handle and haft, pierced to take a thong, wormed, metal ferrule, 87.5cm long over all, together with a 19th Century bamboo walking stick, the horn handle carved as horse’s hoof, lacking ferrule, 90.5cm long over all. (2)
£100-200
539. A 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK , 73.5cm triangular section blade engraved with stylized stands of arms and foliage, the ivory handle carved as an eagle’s head, eyes missing, bamboo haft, splits and with contemporary repair, metal ferrule, 87cm long over all. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£100-150
540. A LATE 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK , 45.75cm clean blade, lacquered wooden body, together with a First War period Indian made sword stick with carved bone grip. (2)
£100-150
541. A 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK , 41cm incurved triangular blade, bamboo L-shaped handle and haft, splits, lacking ferrule, 89.5cm long over all, together with an early 20 th Century Indian sword stick, 56.5cm triangular section tapering blade, brass handle in the form of an elephants head, hardwood haft, splits, metal ferrule, 90cm long over all. (2)
£80-120
542. A 19TH CENTURY MALAYAN SWORD STICK ,
76.5cm tapering blade with clipped back point and a panel of of koftgari inscription to each side, white metal mounted rootwood grip with ivory collar, contained in its foliate embossed white metal mounted wooden scabbard with similarly embossed ferrule, 92cm long over all. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£180-220
543. A SUBSTANTIAL 18TH
CENTURY SWORD STICK , 75.5cm tapering rapier blade with partial fullers inscribed GIO KNEGT to one side, IN SOLINGEN to the other, and anchor and cross symbols to each, ebonised turned wooden handle and tapering haft, the haft with old bindings to reinforce splits, push button release for the blade, faulty, remains of iron spike finial, 92cm long over all. Damages, losses and with old worm.
£200-300
544. A LATE 19TH /EARLY
20TH CENTURY SWORD STICK , 67cm tapering diamond section blade, L-shaped antler handle with white metal collar, malacca haft, brass ferrule. 88.5cm long over all, together with a further similar period sword stick with 77.5cm incurved triangular section blade, foliate and scroll embossed white metal pommel, bamboo haft, metal ferrule, 95cm long over all, condition for both commensurate with age. (2)
£150-250
545. A LATE 19TH /EARLY 20TH
CENTURY FRENCH SWORD STICK BY CHOBERT OF PARIS, 71cm tapering multi-fullered with maker’s panel at the forte for L. CHOBERT ARQ 16 R. LAFAYETTE 27 R. TAITBOUT PARIS, L-shape horn grip with yellow metal engine turned collar inscribed with the owner’s initials LN, malacca haft, spring clip with serial no. 2006BG, brass ferrule, 89.5cm long over all, faults to include splits to malacca and handle twists rendering opening mechanism faulty, together with another similar sword stick with 70.5cm plain tapering blade, L-shaped antler handle, white metal collar and malacca haft, metal ferrule, 93cm long over all, some faults. (2)
£150-250
546 A GEORGE III SWORD
STICK , 66cm triangular section fullered blade, tip chipped, blued and gilt along part of its length decorated with foliate sprays and stands of arms, vellum bound handle and haft, damaged and with losses, remains of iron finial, 84cm long over all, together with a further early 20 th Century sword stick with 69cm tapering blade, snapped and restored, with turned wood handle and haft, lacking finial. (2)
£100-200
547. A LATE 19TH /EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE SWORD
STICK , 43cm tapering triangular section blade, the lacquered handle decorated with a dragon on a red ground, plain lacquered wooden haft, lacking ferrule, 89.5cm long over all, together with a further 19 th Century sword stick with 32cm tapering square section blade, bamboo root handle and bamboo haft, metal ferrule, 91cm long over all, damages to both. (2)
£100-200
548. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SWORD STICK , 68.5cm slender square section tapering blade, horn handle carved in the shape of a horse’s leg, white metal collar inscribed with the owner’s initials DW and dated 1910, bamboo haft, later brass ferrule, 90cm long over all, together with a further early 20 th Century French sword stick, slender rectangular section blade with deep fuller, stamped *** FRANCE 5 at the forte, L-shaped horn handle, foliate and scroll embossed white metal collar inscribed A.E.B. FROM E AND G.H.B., bamboo haft, split, metal ferrule, 92.5cm long over all, condition of both generally commensurate with age. (2)
£100-200
549. A 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK , 33cm triangular section blade etched with scrolling foliage along half its length, briar handle and haft, metal collar and ferrule, 87cm long over all.
£100-200
550. A SUBSTANTIAL 19TH CENTURY SWORD STICK 73cm tapering fullered blade decorated along most of its length with sunbursts, scrolling and foliate designs in Eastern style, silver plated mounted bamboo handle and haft, plating mostly lacking, spring release action to the blade at fault, brass ferrule, 91.5cm long over all.
Damage and repairs.
£70-100
551. A TIPPLING WALKING STICK , the 88.5cm over all length, tapering malacca haft with reeded copper top, this unscrewing to reveal a small shot glass and glass spirit phial, together with a 123.5cm horn topped walking stick with ram’s horn handle and hammered white metal mounts. (2)
£180-220
552. A 9TH CENTURY SPANISH SWORD STICK , 29.5cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with scrolling foliage, highlighted in rubbed blue, bent wood handle, wooden sheath. 89cm over all length.
£200-300
553. AN 18TH CENTURY .780 CALIBRE
PRUSSIAN FLINTLOCK CARBINE OF POTSDAM
TYPE , 30.5inch sighted barrel stamped LiS at the breech, stepped dog lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the side plate stamped P and NWH, later brass topped wooden ramrod.
£300-500
554. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIVERY
SHORT MUSKET OR CARBINE , 30.25inch sighted barrel stamped with an Ordnance mark on the top of the breech, stepped and bevelled lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.
£250-350
555. A .700 CALIBRE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK CARBINE , 30inch sighted barrel stamped with a Belgian proof mark on the breech, stepped and bevelled lock, three quarters stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, steel ramrod.
£250-350
556. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION THREEBAND ENFIELD 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.
£300-400
557. A .577 OBSOLETE CALIBRE THREEBAND SNIDER ENFIELD SERVICE RIFLE , 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the breech marked to BSACo, the lock signed CHARLES INGRAM GLASGOW, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts. Ramrod lacking.
£400-600
558. A .750 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SERVICE
CARBINE , 29.25inch sighted barrel fitted with a fixed notch rear sight, border engraved lock stamped TOWER over 1858 and with a crown at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Bayonet spring catch lacking.
£180-220
559. A .577 CALIBRE PATTERN 1856
PERCUSSION VOLUNTEER SHORT RIFLE , 33inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock signed WILKINSON LONDON, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, chained nipple protector and brass flash guard.
£400-500
560. A SCARCE CRISP .50-70 OBSOLETE
CALIBRE NEW YORK STATE MILITIA MODEL
1867 REMINGTON ROLLING BLOCK RIFLE , 36inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, case colour hardened action with integral automatic safety, the tang stamped with the
manufacturer’s details, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel cleaning rod.
£600-800
561. A .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK SERVICE
RIFLE BY BARNETT, 45inch sighted barrel with proofs to the left side of the breech, ring neck cock, stepped and bevelled lock stamped BARNETT LONDON, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod. Circa 1840.
£500-600
562. A .50-70 OBSOLETE CALIBRE
SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1863 TRAPDOOR SERVICE
RIFLE , 35.5inch sighted barrel fitted with rear ladder sights, serial no. 49489, dated 1870 on the pivoting breech, stepped lock stamped with an eagle, US SPRINGFIELD and 1863 across the tail, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel cleaning rod.
£1,100-1,200
563. A GOOD .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION JACOB’S RIFLE ENSEMBLE , 24inch sighted blued barrel fitted with rear leaf and ladder sights, back action locks stamped SWINBURN & SON 1860, half stocked with steel mounts, the butt with patchbox engraved JACOB’S RIFLES, steel ramrod, together with its companion bayonet and scabbard, bullet mould and loading tools, accompanied by a copy of John Jacob of Jacobabad by Lambrick.
£6,000-8,000
564. A GOOD 20-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY STURM & WAGNER , 36inch tapering barrel with raised sighting rib engraved with the maker’s details, decorated with a small panel of foliage and an acorn at the breech, border engraved lock decorated with a flash behind the pan and a small hunting vignette at the tail, rainproof pan, half stock with foliate carved cheek rest, chequered fore-end and wrist set with white metal studs, Continental style white metal mounts finely formed in the classical fashion and engraved with flowers and foliage, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£800-1,200
565. AN 18TH CENTURY 10-BORE FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN , 39.5inch sighted barrel fitted with a white metal teardrop foresight, border and scroll engraved lock, half stocked with border and scroll engraved brass mounts, brass fore-end, wooden ramrod.
£450-550
566. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK FUSIL OR CARBINE , 28inch sighted barrel, plain bevelled lock, pitted, full stock with various Ordnance marks behind the trigger guard tang and dated 1800, regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.
£450-550
567. A .577 OBSOLETE CALIBRE SPORTERIZED MILBANK-AMSLER TRAPDOOR SPORTING GUN , 30inch sighted barrel, the tip up breech stamped with a Swiss crowned A proof mark, border and scroll engraved lock, half stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts.
£500-600
568. AN 18TH CENTURY 80-BORE BALL
RESERVOIR AIR GUN , 39.75inch sighted barrel, border and scroll engraved stepped lock, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, shield-shaped white metal escutcheon engraved with the owner’s initials RS, border and scroll engraved brass acanthus mounts, the trigger guard engraved with an A, brass topped wooden ramrod. The lock is manufactured to look like a flintlock, top jaw lacking.
£1,500-2,000
569. A 19TH CENTURY 80-BORE BALL
RESERVOIR AIR RIFLE , 30inch sighted barrel, border and scroll engraved action with loading tap on the left side, half stocked with chequered wrist and border and scroll engraved steel mounts, steel ball reservoir with brass union nut.
£1,500-2,000
570. A 32-BORE 18TH CENTURY LIEGE LOCK
SPORTING AIRGUN , 37.5inch sighted two-stage barrel stamped with a P to the left side of the breech, plain action signed to the top I. D. MUELICH A NASTATEN and with externally mounted mechanism, leather covered butt reservoir. An article in Airgun World by George Brocklehurst suggests that this type of gun was manufactured in Belgium circa 1750 but this example was made in Germany just outside Frankfurt in the small town of Nastatten.
£750-850
571.
A 40-BORE 18TH CENTURY LIEGE LOCK
SPORTING AIRGUN , 33inch sighted octagonal barrel, plain action with externally mounted mechanism, metal butt reservoir. An article in Airgun World by George Brocklehurst suggests that this type of gun was manufactured in Belgium circa 1750.
£650-750
572. A CASED 19TH CENTURY CASED COMBINATION WALKING STICK AND BUTT RESERVOIR AIR RIFLE , the black repainted two-piece body with horn handle, brass foot ramrod, rifled insert, with polished fishskin butt reservoir, complete with browned damascus pump, engraved with the maker’s details C. B. VAUGHAN, 30, STRAND, LONDON, cocking key and mould, contained in a later partitioned case.
£1,000-1,500
573. A 20-BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN OR FOWLING PIECE , 43.25inch sighted barrel with raised sighting rib, border and scroll engraved steed lock signed DebouiXXXlle Paris, full stock, carved about the border and foliate engraved brass mounts, inlaid with a flourish in silver wire behind the tang, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£300-500
574. A CRISP FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY SOUTHALL , 14.5inch two-stage browned barrel with ringturned flared muzzle, border engraved stepped lock
decorated with scrolling foliage and signed SOUTHALL, full stocked with border and scroll engraved brass mounts, Horn topped wooden ramrod. A very crisp and sleepy gun.
£600-800
575. A GOOD 13-BORE PERCUSSION LIVE PIGEON GUN BY WILLIAM MOORE 30inch
sighted browned damascus barrels engraved WILLIAM MOORE MAKER TO HRH PRINCE ALBERT 178 EDGWARE ROAD LONDON, platinum lined breeches and plugs, border and scroll engraved signed locks, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts decorated with game scenes, serial no. 950, gun number 1.
£600-800
576. A 4-BORE PERCUSSION FOWLING PIECE BY VEISEY, c.1860, 35.5inch barrel, back action signed lock, half stocked with German silver fore-end cap, brass topped wooden ramrod. Veisey, 105 Moor St., Birmingham, £650-750
577. A GOOD CASED PAIR OF CRISP 28-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY WOGDON , 9.5inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved Wogdon London in script, the scallop engraved case colour hardened breeches engraved BARTON, border and scroll engraved stepped and bolted locks signed Wogdon and with traces of case colour hardening, full stocks with chequered slab sided wooden butts, border and foliate engraved trigger
guards with acorn finials and traces of original blued finish, horn topped wooden ramrods, contained in their green baize lined mahogany case, the lid with label for LANG’S GUN & PISTOL REPOSITORY, three-way powder flask, mould, oil bottle, pan brush, turnscrew and two lidded compartments with ivory lifters. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£4,000-6,000
578. A CASED PAIR OF 22-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION OFFICER’S OR COACHING PISTOLS BY SIR CHARLES CLARKE , 7.5inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved London, Sir Charles Clarke in gothic script, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened locks, three-quarters stocked with chequered wooden grips, border and scroll engraved blued trigger guards, swivel ramrods, contained in their faded purple
velvet lined mahogany case, complete with three-way flask, oil bottle, mould, turnscrew, nipple key, loading and cleaning rod, cap tin, nipple pot, the two lidded compartments with turned horn lifters. Both guns retain all of their blued finish, most of their case colour hardening and good traces of brown. One split to underside of action on one pistol.
£2,500-3,500
579. A CASED 42-BORE RIFLED TARGET PISTOL BY PURDEY, 9.8inch sighted browned damascus barrel engraved J. PURDEY 314 1/2 OXFORD STREET LONDON, border and scroll engraved bolted lock signed PURDEY, set trigger, half stocked with chequered grip, border and foliate
engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard tang bearing the serial no. 2517, contained in a red felt lined case, complete with associated accessories. The serial number dates this pistol to 1830/31.
£2,500-3,500
580. A 40-BORE FLINTLOCK SAW HANDLED DUELLING PISTOL BY TATHAM & EGG, 10inch sighted, browned, octagonal damascus barrel with case colour platinum lined stepped breech inlaid with a gold maker’s tablet TATHAM & EGG, case colour hardened stepped and bolted lock decorated with scrolling foliage, stand of arms, flash and signed in script Tatham & Egg, half stocked with border engraved steel
mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms, rubbed, chequered wooden grip, the stepped butt cap engraved Tatham & Egg’s Improvement 1370, rectangular white metal escutcheon with clipped corners and engraved with a crest, a tiger’s head and the motto DEM SPIROVIVO, white metal topped wooden ramrod. £800-1,200
581. A 42-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING
PISTOL BY DURS EGG, 9.75inch sighted browned damascus barrel engraved D. Egg, London, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed D. Egg and decorated with a foliate flourish at the tail and a flash behind the pan, full stocked with chequered and dot grip, border and foliate engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£1,200-1,400
582. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY SHARPE OF LONDON, 9inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved London, platinum lined breech, border engraved stepped and bolted signed lock, full stocked with chequered grip, border engraved trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms and with pineapple finial, later horn topped wooden ramrod.
£300-400
583. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING
PISTOL BY WALLIS, 9inch sighted octagonal re-browned barrel inlaid in gold W. WALLIS, gold lined breech and touch hole, border engraved bolted lock decorated with a flash behind the pan and signed W. WALLIS, half stocked with chequered grip, border and foliate engraved trigger guard with pineapple finial, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£600-800
584. A SCARCE .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, 8inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrel engraved Westley Richards, border and scroll engraved bolted lock signed Westley Richards, full stocked with chequered grip, the white metal escutcheon engraved with owner’s initials ECA (?), border and scroll engraved trigger guard, swivel ramrod.
£400-600
585. A LARGE BRASS FLINTLOCK BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL BY DUST, 7inch threestage cannon barrel with flared ring turned muzzle, undersprung bayonet released by the sliding trigger guard, border engraved action signed DUST LONDON and decorated with stands of arms, sliding safety, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt
£800-1,200
586. AN 80-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK TAP ACTION POCKET PISTOL BY WELCH OF BANBURY, 1.5inch turn-off blued barrels, border and scroll engraved signed action, tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, folding trigger, bag-shaped wooden butt.
£300-400
587. A PAIR OF 20-BORE FLINTLOCK QUEEN ANNE PISTOLS BY CLARKSON, 5.75inch turn-off three-stage cannon barrels engraved CLARKSON LONDON on the top of the breeches, sliding trigger guard safeties, locking and released by a sprung button, bag-shaped flared wooden butts with white metal grotesque mask butt caps and rococo escutcheons stamped T.S.S. SMITH.
£1,500-2,500
588. A PAIR OF 28-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS BY T. RICHARDS, 3.4inch three-stage turn-off barrels, border and scroll engraved actions signed T.RICHARDS and decorated with flags, flared wooden butts inlaid with scrolling silver wire, white metal grotesque mask butt caps. (2) £600-800
589. AN 80-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK TAP ACTION POCKET PISTOL BY WELCH OF BANBURY, 1.5inch turn-off blued barrels, border and scroll engraved signed action, tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, folding trigger, bag-shaped wooden butt.
£300-400
590. A CASED 50-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY RICHARDSON OF MANCHESTER , 1.25inch turn-off barrel with scallop engraved muzzle, burnished steel border engraved action signed RICHARDSON MANCHESTER and decorated with stands of arms, blued sliding safety, folding trigger, slab sided wooden butt, in a later green baize lined mahogany case complete with good clean accessories, one lidded compartment with horn lifter.
£400-600
591. A CASED PAIR OF 22-BORE FLINTLOCK
DUELLING PISTOLS BY RICHARDS, 9.5inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved INO RICHARDS STRAND LONDON, stepped and bolted locks signed INO RICHARDS and decorated with a flash behind the pans, set triggers, half stocked with border engraved steel mounts, the trigger guards decorated with stands of arms and with pineapple finials, chequered wooden butts, contained in their relined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories, to include a three-way powder flask, two lidded compartments with ivory lifters. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£2,500-3,500
592. AN INTERESTING 50-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off barrel with scallop engraved decoration at the muzzle, border and scroll engraved action with angled sliding safety, engraved ELLIS PATENT SAPT. and NOTTINGHAM, further finely engraved with stands of arms, the slab sided wooden butt inlaid with floral and foliate white metal plaques, contained in a later green baize lined case complete with flask and oil bottle, one lidded compartment with ivory lifter. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£400-600
593. A CASED PAIR OF 32-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK BELT PISTOLS, 4.25inch sighted octagonal barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded actions, belt hooks mounted on the left side, flared chequered wooden butts, swivel ramrods, in a blue baize lined mahogany case, complete with flask and mould, the lid with brass escutcheon engraved MR E.W. BRIGHTMAN 1854 (2)
£800-1,200
594. A CASED PAIR OF BELGIAN 120-BORE RIFLED PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, 1.25inch etched damascus turn-off barrels, border and foliate engraved actions, folding triggers, ebonised wooden butts with ivory butt caps set with white metal traps, contained in their blue felt lined wooden case complete with flask, mould and ivory topped cleaning rod. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£600-800
595. GOOD CRISP CASED PAIR OF CONTINENTAL 48-BORE
RIFLED POCKET
PISTOLS, 2.25inch turn-off browned damascus barrels, border engraved burnished steel actions decorated with scrolling foliage and scalloped motifs, folding triggers, scroll chiselled bag-shaped wooden butts, white metal butt caps with sprung traps, contained in their burgundy velvet lined, close fitted inlaid wooden case, complete with original accessories to include flask, mould, oil bottle, turnscrew, cap pot, two-lidded compartments turned wooden lifters
£800-1,200
596. A 38-BORE FRENCH PERCUSSION
RIFLED TARGET PISTOL , 9.75inch sighted browned damascus barrel inlaid in gold GOSSETT PARIS and numbered 1, border and scroll engraved lock inlaid with a maker’s tablet, set trigger, the spur trigger guard decorated with a hound and with ornate burnished steel finial, half stocked with chequered wooden grip, carved flared butt with stepped steel cap, burnished steel sideplate decorated with a pair of opposing swans, mounted on a wooden stand.
£400-600
597. A 10MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 6inch sighted barrel, Birmingham proof marks to the underside, border engraved blued cylinder, border engraved frame with traces of blued finish, two-piece chequered wooden grips, complete with original braided green lanyard.
£150-250
598. A GOOD CASED .30 CALIBRE RIMFIRE TIPPING & LAWDEN FOUR SHOT DERINGER
PISTOL , 3inch sighted blued barrels, serial no. 3344, plated frame stamped with the manufacturer’s details to the left side, foliate embossed hard rubber grips, in its blue baize lined walnut veneered case, the lid with retailer’s label for GEORGE W. BALES of Ipswich and Colchester, two lidded compartments with turned ivory lifters. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£500-700
599. A GOOD CASED CONTINENTAL .30 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION IMPERIAL
PATENT REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal blued barrel inlaid in gold on the siting flat IMPERIAL
PATENT REVOLVER in yellow metal, scallop engraved blued cylinder inlaid in yellow metal with the serial number 6120, border and scroll engraved blued frame with yellow metal highlights and serial no. 6120, blued trigger guard decorated to match, large bag-shaped wooden butt with scalloped ivory cap, contained in
its faded red velvet lined close fitted case complete with burnished steel mould, cleaning rod, loading rod, burnished steel wad punch, two blued spare cylinders decorated to match, the two lidded compartments with turned ivory lifters, one containing a combination turnscrew and nipple key. Based on the 1851 Model Adams revolver. Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£1,500-2,500
600. A CASED 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION MODEL 1851 ADAMS REVOLVER TO ADMIRAL GEORGE HENRY DOUGLAS, 6.25inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved Deane, Adams & Deane, 50 King William St. London Bridge, border and scroll engraved frame, good traces of original blued finish, contained in a green baize lined oak case, the inside of the lid with maker’s trade label,
the outside of the case with circular brass escutcheon engraved with the owner’s crest and initials, complete with flask, mould, nipple key, cleaning rod and cap tin. Honourable George Henry Douglas joined the Royal Navy as a Sub Lieut. in July 1841 and eventually became Admiral in March 1885, Naval General Service Medal, SYRIA and BALTIC. £1,600-1,800
601. A CASED 90-BORE FIVE-SHOT
PERCUSSION DEAN, ADAMS & DEANE
REVOLVER , 5.25inch border engraved sighted octagonal blued barrel, marked DEANE, ADAMS & DEANE, 30 KING WILLIAM ST LONDON BRIDGE, chevron engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved
blued frame, chequered wooden grip, border and scroll engraved butt plate and trigger guard, contained in its green baize lined oak case, the lid with maker’s trade label, complete with flask, turnscrew, nipple key, mould, loading rod, oil bottle, nipple pot, and chamois cap bag. £1,400-1,800
602. A CASED 80-BORE SIX-SHOT
PERCUSSION WEBLEY BENTLEY OPEN FRAME
REVOLVER , 4.5inch sighted octagonal blued barrel engraved W. CLARKE LKUDGATE HILL, scallop engraved blued cylinder, border and scroll engraved frame, finely chequered two-piece wooden grips, contained in its blue baize lined mahogany case, the
outside of the lid with circular brass escutcheon engraved with the owner’s initials GB and crest, a pheasant’s head, complete with flask, mould, cleaning rod, turnscrew, nipple key, nipple pot, oil bottle and cap tin, the lidded compartment with turned horn lifter. £800-1,200
603. A CRISP CASED 54-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY COGSWELL , 3.5inch fluted barrels with traces of case colour hardening, border and scroll engraved rounded action with good traces of case colour hardening, the tang engraved COGSWELL 224 STRAND LONDON,
scroll engraved case colour hardened hammer, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt, contained in its plum velvet lined mahogany case, complete with flask, mould, turnscrew, loading and cleaning rod and a cap tin.
£800-1,200
604. A SCARCE CASED IRISH SMALL SIZED 120-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the Irish Registration mark D1619 to the right side of the breech, border engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved rounded action with traces of blued finish, border and scroll engraved butt plate and trigger guard, finely chequered wooden grips, contained in its green baize lined oak case complete with flask, nipple key, turnscrew, bullet mould, cleaning and loading rod, and cap tin, the two lidded compartments with brass lifters.
£600-800
605. A SCARCE SMALL-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION SIDE HAMMER REVOLVER BY FAGARD, 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped P. J FAGARD BREVETTE at the breech and with Belgian proof mark to the border engraved cylinder, plain frame and trigger guard, wooden grip, contained in its walnut veneered green baize lined case, the two lidded compartments with turned bone lifters.
£800-1,200
606. A 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT LAC BEAUMONT ADAMS REVOLVER , 5.75inch sighted barrel, indistinctly signed on the sighting flat, LAC stamp to the right side of the frame, border engraved frame, chequered wooden grips, in its leather holster. Rammer lacking.
£250-350
607. A CASED 80-BORE PERCUSSION FIVESHOT FOURTH MODEL TRANTER REVOLVER , 4.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, border and scroll engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved frame, chequered wooden grip, in a later green velvet lined case with, cap dispenser, flask, brush, wad cutter, oil bottle and cap tin.
£800-1,000
608. A PAIR OF 18-BORE FLINTLOCK SILVER MOUNTED HOLSTER PISTOLS BY GRIFFIN , 9inch barrels engraved GRIFFIN BOND STREET LONDON, border and scroll engraved stepped and signed locks, full stocks scallop carved about the barrel tangs, vacant white metal stand of arms escutcheons, long
eared butt caps with grotesque masks, border and foliate engraved trigger guards with scallop terminals, hallmarked London 1756 and with maker’s initials JA for John Allen, pierced stand of arms side plates, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£2,500-3,500
AN ORNATE PAIR OF 28-BORE
BOHEMIAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER OR DUELLING PISTOLS, 11.25inch sighted etched damascus barrels, inlaid in white metals with panels of stylised scrolling foliage, rear leaf sights, the tangs engraved with a B, stepped and bevelled locks chiselled with hounds chasing deer, the cocks with a figure of a huntsman, set triggers, full stocks carved about the ornate gilt brass rococo mounts, these decorated with foliage and hunting scenes to match, horn fore-end caps, horn topped wooden ramrods. One rear leaf sight lacking and one damaged on one pistol, the other with restored hairline crack to the butt. (2)
£2,000-3,000
610. AN INTERESTING PAIR OF 25-BORE FLINTLOCK TARGET PISTOLS BY JOHN MANTON & SON , 10.5inch sighted rifled damascus barrels with stepped breeches, border and scroll engraved stepped locks signed John Manton & Son
Patent, rain proof pans, French cocks, the frizzens engraved MANTON & SON PATENT, the top edge of each lock engraved 7822, half stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts.
£3,000-5,000
611. A MOST UNUSUAL AND LARGE PAIR OF 18-BORE FLINTLOCK BAYONET HOLSTER
PISTOLS, 9.6inch sighted brass barrels, border engraved brass actions decorated with stands of arms and signed NICHOLSON CORNHILL LONDON, ivory topped wooden ramrods mounted on the left
side, undersprung bayonets mounted to the underside of the barrels and released by the secondary triggers, chequered bag-shaped wooden butts with white metal grotesque mask butt caps. (2) Ivory declaration submission reference included.
£1,800-2,200
612. A PAIR OF 50-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK TAP ACTION POCKET PISTOLS BY MORTIMER , 2.25inch turn-off brass barrels numbered 1 though to 4, border engraved actions decorated with floral sprays and signed in banner form H.W.
MORTIMER, LONDON, GUN-MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, the taps mounted on the left side, sliding safeties, folding triggers, slab-sided wooden butts. £1,200-1,400
613. A .650CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S
PISTOL BY COLLINS OF LONDON , 9inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrel engraved COLLINS VIGO LANE LONDON, platinum lined breech and touch hole, border engraved signed bolted lock, full stocked with border engraved steel mounts, swivel ramrod.
£400-500
614. A 22-BORE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL , 9.25inch sighted barrel stamped with Irish Registration marks L-H 701, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed H.NOCK, full stocked with border and foliate engraved steel mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£350-450
615. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL BY PARKER , 6inch sighted browned damascus barrel engraved W. PARKER MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY HOLBORN LONDON, border engraved stepped, bolted and signed lock, full stocked with border engraved steel mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod,
£280-320
616. A 28-BORE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK BAYONET PISTOL , 5.25inch brass cannon barrel, border engraved brass boxlock action decorated with stands of arms, bayonet mounted to the underside and released by the sliding trigger, bag-shaped wooden butt.
£280-320
617. A 19TH CENTURY BRITISH NAVAL OFFICER’S FLINTLOCK PISTOL , c.1805, 8inch octagonal brass barrel, the lock signed Ryan & Watson, roller frizzen, regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Small sliver of wood missing from right side of fore-end, chip beside muzzle. Ryan & Watson, 27 Whittall St., 1799-1818.
£750-800
618. A 28-BORE 17 TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN WHEEL-LOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 12.25inch octagonal barrel, stepped lock, full stocked with iron mounts, later wooden ramrod.
£400-600
619. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY ALLEN OF POOLE , 2.75inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, border and foliate engraved signed action, flared wooden grip with traces of original silver wire inlay, silver grotesque mask butt cap with maker’s mark for Charles Freeth and Birmingham hallmarks for 1786.
£450-550
620. A 50-BORE QUEEN ANNE FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL , 2.25inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, border and scroll engraved dog lock with pivoting safety, half stock inlaid with scrolling silver wire, border engraved steel mounts.
£650-750
621. AN 18TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY ABRAHAM ELLSTON OF DONCASTER , c.1785, 9.5inch barrel, regulation brass mounts, unbridled signed lock. Abraham Ellston, sometimes spelt Elston, working 1783-1793, was a Provincial gunmaker producing fine quality weapons for the wealthier gentry in South Yorkshire, and those travelling along the Great North Road.
£600-800
622. A .600 CALIBRE SCANDINAVIAN FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 10inch sighted barrel stamped with a crown over NS, bevelled lock stamped ISS, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, repairs to stock.
£150-250
623. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION OFFICER’S PISTOL , 9inch barrel, stepped and bolted lock signed BAKER, converted from flintlock, full stocked with chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts, together with a worn Turkish holster pistol. (2)
£200-300
624. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION DOUBLE BARRELLED HOWDAH OR OFFICER’S PISTOL , 7.5inch sighted damascus barrels, border engraved back action locks, full stocked with border engraved steel mounts, swivel ramrod. Pitting.
£850-950
625. A 40-BORE PERCUSSION DUELLING OR TARGET PISTOL BY LOUGH OF BERWICK ON TWEED, 11inch sighted octagonal damascus barrel engraved with the maker’s details on the top flat, border and scroll engraved signed lock, half stocked with chequered grip, border and scroll engraved steel mounts. Crisp action, traces of faded blue to the trigger guard. This style of pistol is synonymous with the work of Purdey.
£800-1,200
626. A 28-BORE PERCUSSION SAWHANDLED DUELLING PISTOL BY TATHAM & EGG , 9.5inch sighted octagonal barrel with gold lined breech, border and scroll engraved signed bolted lock, half stocked with chequered grip, border engraved steel mounts, the spur trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms, the butt plate with maker’s details, iron ramrod. The the right side of the stock set with a white metal escutcheon engraved GB - RN.
£1,000-1,500
627. AN IRISH 32-BORE PERCUSSION SAWHANDLED DUELLING PISTOL BY RIGBY, 8.75inch sighted octagonal etched damascus barrel signed Wm. & Jn. Rigby Dublin in gothic script, border and scroll engraved signed bolted lock, half stocked with border and foliate engraved steel mounts, the spur trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms, later horn topped wooden ramrod. Restorations to the stock.
£1,000-1,500
628. A PAIR OF BELGIAN PERCUSSION DUELLING OR TARGET PISTOLS, 10inch sighted damascus barrels, with traces of yellow metal inlay to the top flats DAMAS, border and scroll engraved back action locks, half stocked with border and scroll engraved white metal spur trigger guards, chequered wooden grips, stepped Continental pommels engraved with a starburst. One with restorations to a cracked butt and general stock repairs. (2)
£500-700
629. A SCARCE CRISP PAIR OF 18-BORE LEFT AND RIGHT HANDED PERCUSSION BELT PISTOLS BY SAMUEL NOCK , 4.75inch sighted octagonal case colour hardened barrels, border and scroll engraved bolted actions, border and scroll engraved blued steel trigger guards, colour hardened belt hooks, finely chequered wooden butts in the Continental fashion, oval white metal escutcheons engraved with the owner’s crest and initials, swivel ramrods. (2)
£1,500-2,500
630. AN 80-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK TAP-ACTION POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off barrels, border engraved brass action decorated with stands of arms and signed H. NOCK LONDON, the tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, slab-sided wooden butt.
£300-400
631. A 140-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET OR MUFF PISTOL BY WILLIAM SMITH, 1.25inch barrel chevron engraved at the muzzle and breech, border engraved action finely decorated with a stand of arms and signed SMITH LONDON, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab-sided wooden butt. Probably William Smith (9), Gunmaker to the Prince Regent, George IV and the Emperor of Russia.
£280-320
632. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off blued barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed SOUTHALL LONDON, sliding safety, slabsided wooden butt.
£200-300
633. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 2.3inch turn-off cannon barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed ARCHER, slab-sided wooden butt with scrolling wire inlay, restorations, the escutcheon engraved with owner’s initials CL, together with a percussion boxlock pocket pistol. Both generally worn and with restoration. (2)
£150-200
634. A 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK BAYONET POCKET PISTOL , 1.75inch blued barrel scallop engraved at the muzzle, bayonet on the right side, border and scroll engraved rounded action, the breech signed COTLING HEXHAM, folding blued trigger, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt.
£280-320
635. A PAIR OF 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, 1.75inch turn-off barrels engraved with chevrons at the muzzles, border and scroll engraved brass actions signed D. EGG LONDON, sliding safeties, folding triggers, bag-shaped chequered wooden butts. (2)
£350-450
636. A 56-BORE PERCUSSION TURNOVER
POCKET PISTOL , 1.75inch re-blued barrels, border and scroll engraved breeches, border and scroll engraved rounded action, the tang signed HOLMES & SONS DERBY, folding trigger, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt.
£180-220
637. A 50-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK
POCKET PISTOL FOR TOP HAT CAPS, 1.5inch barrel with chevron engraved muzzle, border and scroll engraved rounded action signed WM ROOKE LONDON, folding trigger, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt with lion’s mask butt cap. Sliding safety lacking.
£160-180
638. A RARE FRENCH PERCUSSION MUFF
PISTOL BY PEYRON , 1inch small bore fluted barrel with traces of original blued finish, border and scroll engraved signed action, folding trigger, border and scroll engraved slab-sided brass butt. Folding safety at fault.
£180-220
639. A 54-BORE CONTINENTAL BOXLOCK
PERCUSSION RIFLED POCKET PISTOL , 1.6inch turn-off damascus barrel, border and urn engraved action, folding trigger, stepped Continental wooden butt, cracked and repaired, the butt with white metal trap chased with hunting trophies.
£150-180
640. AN 18-BORE PERCUSSION MAN
STOPPER BELT PISTOL , 3inch sighted octagonal barrel, border and scroll engraved action, belt hook mounted on the left side, bag-shaped wooden butt, together with a further percussion boxlock pocket pistol by Blisset. (2)
£280-320
641. A SCARCE .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1779 1ST TYPE NAVAL BOARDING PISTOL , 7.5inch sighted barrel with various stamps to the breech area, including a crowned 80 (1780), stepped and bevelled lock marked M.de Tulle and stamped with a crowned G, ring-neck cock brass pan, half stocked with brass mounts, the fore-end cap forming the sighted barrel band, steel ramrod. Belt hook lacking.
£1,000-1,500
642. A MODEL 1779 FLINTLOCK FRENCH NAVY BOARDING PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel, the lock marked M Rle de Tulle, belt hook fitted to the left side. Light pitting on barrel and backstrap. See Armes de Poing Militaires Francais, pp 112-113. Small numbers of this pattern of pistol were exported to the US during the War of Independence. Tulle was the main factory for French Naval firearms.
£800-1,200
643. AN M1777 FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel, brass frame marked Maubeuge, steel barrel and belthook. Small hole in butt caused by the end of the ramrod, very light wear to the barrel. See Armes de Poing Militaires Francais, pp 105-105. This pattern of pistol was widely exported to the US during the War of Independence.
£750-850
644. A GOOD FRENCH FLINTLOCK M1816 OFFICER’S PISTOL , 8inch barrel, the lock marker Mfr Rle de Maubeuge. See Armes de Poing Militaires Francais, pp.178-179.
£650-750
645. A FRENCH NAPOLEONIC GENDARMERIE ANIX FLINTLOCK PISTOL , 5inch barrel, the lock plate marked Maubeuge. Manuf. Nle. Of the type carried by standard bearers and fanion bearers, the Pattern used 1812 in Russia and later at Waterloo. See ‘Armes de Poing Militaires Francais’, pp.140-141.
£650-750
646. A 20-BORE 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH
WAR
PISTOL , 13.75inch barrel with ring turned muzzle, struck with a crown to the top of the breech, stepped lock with pivoting safety, full stocked with iron mounts, iron topped wooden ramrod. Accompanied by a letter from the National Army Museum detailing all of the replacements and restorations, generally suggesting the stock and frizzen have been replaced and that the other parts are of the period and have been restored. £1,500-2,500
647. A VERY RARE 23-BORE JAMES II FLINTLOCK MILITARY HOLSTER PISTOL , 14inch octagonal barrel struck with a proof mark to the left side of the breech, bevelled lock engraved with
a crowned JR cypher in script, full stocked with iron mounts. Ramrod lacking and losses to tip of fore-end. £2,000-3,000
648. A RARE PATTERN 1842 17 TH LANCERS PERCUSSION PISTOL OF CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE INTEREST, 9inch barrel with double set of proof stamps, the locked marked with a crown over VR and TOWER 1845, the trigger guard engraved XVII Lc F 79 for 17th Lancers F Troop pistol no.79, lanyard swivel in front of the trigger guard, large musket bore. This pistol was specifically designed for the four Regiments of British Lancers, but only the 17th took part in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava in 1854, hence its historical attribution. It has seen military service and therefore may have been carried in the famous Charge. Good dark patina overall.
£1,300-1,500
649. A .560 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 12inch barrel proofed and inspected to the top of the breech, border engraved lock stamped with the EIC rampant lion mark, Inspector’s stamp 2 and dated 1811 at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, belt hook mounted on the left side, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£800-1,200
650. A CASED 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION BEAUMONT ADAMS REVOLVER , 6inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved with the manufacturer’s details for Robert Adams, border engraved bolted frame engraved with the serial no. 100030C, chequered wooden grip applied with a shield-shaped white metal escutcheon engraved with an elephant, in its green baize lined mahogany case with commensurate accessories.
£800-1,200
651. A CASED 120-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION WEBLEY BENTLEY TYPE OPEN FRAMED REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel, chevron engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved frame, chequered two-piece wooden grips, contained in a green baize lined mahogany case, complete with mould, cleaning rod, later flask and key to case, one lidded compartment with bone handle.
£600-800
652. A 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION BEAUMONT ADAMS REVOLVER , 5.5inch sighted barrel engraved with the manufacturer’s details for Robert Adams, the cylinder engraved with the serial no. 40073, this matching on the border engraved frame, chequered wooden grip.
£350-450
653. A .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION
LONDON PISTOL COMPANY REVOLVER , 5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the top flat, serial no. 180, stagecoach cylinder scene, border and scroll engraved frame stamped with the patent details to the underside, two-piece wooden grips.
£200-300
654. A 120-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION OPEN FRAMED REVOLVER BY ALEXANDER HENRY, 4.5inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved with the manufacturer’s details and with traces of original blued finish, colour hardened cylinder, border, scroll and vine engraved frame with traces of original finish, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, chequered wooden grip, the stepped butt with trap, serial no. 2120.
£400-600
655. 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.
£500-600
656. A CASED .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION 4 INCH COLT POCKET REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder stamped with a stagecoach scene and serial no. 2732, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT and with the serial no. 287232 to the underside, modified wide wooden grips with streamline backstrap, in a blue velvet lined mahogany case with colt type flask.
£400-600
657. A .31 CALIBRE FIVE SHOT PERCUSSION
6 INCH COLT POCKET REVOLVER , 6inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, stagecoach cylinder scene, serial no. 141487, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, brass trigger guard and back strap, wooden grips.
£300-400
658. A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION
COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, fitted with a modified high fore-sight, traces of cylinder scene, serial no. 25928, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, brass trigger guard and back strap, chequered varnished wooden grips, in a later leather holster.
£600-800
659. A .44 CALIBRE SIX SHOT PERCUSSION
COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, stepped cylinder with patent details and serial no. 635, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, brass trigger guard, serial no. 76353, wooden grips. Hammer and wedge good working replacements.
£600-800
660. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION
COLT MODEL 1860 ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch
sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, stepped cylinder with naval engagement scene, serial no. 160, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, brass trigger guard, serial no. 93536, wooden grips.
£700-900
661. A 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION
MODEL 1851 ADAMS REVOLVER , 6.25inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved Deane, Admas & Deane, scallop engraved cylinder bearing the serial no. 8551 R, this matching on the right side of the border engraved frame, chequered wooden grip, butt trap cover lacking.
£200-300
662. A CRISP .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT
PERCUSSION REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted octagonal rubbed blued barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 95380 to the underside, blued cylinder and frame, brass trigger guard, wooden grips stamped 3 3 to one side and 3 on the other above the cartouche.
£2,000-3,000
663. A.36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION
LONDON COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, London proofs to the left side, the cylinder with Naval Engagement scene, serial no. 41918, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, steel trigger guard, serial no. 41918, two-piece wooden grips, contained in a modern box with various accessories.
£600-800
664. 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.
£500-700
665. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION
COLT ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, stepped cylinder with traces of Naval Engagement scene, serial no. 9099, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, brass trigger guard, serial no. 39099, twopiece wooden grips, in its leather holster, top flap detached but present.
£600-800
666. A .36 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION
MANHATTAN NAVY REVOLVER , 6.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the top flat, good traces of cylinder scene, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 37274, two-piece wooden grips.
£400-600
667. A .44 CALIBRE SIX SHOT PERCUSSION
REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 106296, the cylinder and frame with good traces of original blued finish and various Inspector’s stamps, brass trigger guard, twopiece wooden grips.
£600-800
668. CALIBRE SIX SHOT PERCUSSION REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 124666, further stamped RM to the right side of the breech with a starburst and heart motif, the cylinder and frame with various Inspector’s stamps, brass trigger guard, twopiece wooden grips.
£400-600
669. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION STARR MODEL 1863 ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted barrel, the left and right sides of the frame stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 24744 to the cylinder, wooden grip. One of the principal revolvers of the American Civil War.
£600-800
670. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION ALLEN & WHEELOCK ARMY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted two-stage barrel, plain cylinder and frame, serial no. 191, two-piece wooden grips. Good condition as refinished. Just 700 examples of this model were made and it is believed to form the basis of the 536 purchased by the American Government in 1861.
£500-700
671. A .41 RIMFIRE REMINGTON DERINGER , 3inch sighted barrels stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the sighting rib, serial no. 101, two-piece chequered hard rubber grips.
£300-400
672. A LATER TYPE COLT No.3 2ND MODEL DERRINGER , the frame and barrel retaining most of the nickel plated finish, the frame marked 41 Cal to the left side, varnished wooden grips retaining most of their finish, contained in its pale brown leather holster.
£450-550
673. A RARE .30 CALIBRE COLT NEW LINE REVOLVER , the barrel etched Colt New 30 to the left side, blued finish, the wooden grips retaining original varnish, contained in a nickel mounted soft leather purse holster. Etching a little faint. This model was only produced between 1874 and 1876.
£500-700
674. A US CAVALRY COLT 1873 GOVERNMENT ISSUE HOLSTER , 33cm over all, the top flap embossed US within an oval cartouche, single stud fix with two eyes and three riveted studs to the reverse.
£130-150
675. A COWBOY HOLSTER FOR THE 1873 COLT PEACEMAKER, the two-piece leather body with separate belt suspension loop, together with a further leather holster. (2)
£100-150
676. A SCARCE CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD COLT NAVY REVOLVER HOLSTER , the black leather body with top flap and belt loop to the reverse. Generally worn.
£90-110
677. A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE FIVESHOT HOPKINS & ALLEN POCKET REVOLVER, 3.25inch sighted octagonal plated barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 3647 fluted cylinder, plated frame, chequered two-piece hard rubber grips.
£180-220
678. A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE FIVESHOT SMITH & WESSON POCKET REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted blued barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the sighting flat, blued cylinder, blued frame, two-piece varnished wooden grips, serial no. 14390.
£600-700
679. A .36 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION LONDON PROOFED MANHATTAN NAVY, 6.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the top flat, white metal foresight, the left side with London proof marks, London proofed cylinder with good traces of naval vignettes, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 57555. Contained in a later green velvet lined case with an embossed copper powder flask.
£1,000-1,500
680. AN 11.5MM WERDER CARBINE OBSOLETE CALIBRE SIX-SHOT MONTENEGRAN REVOLVER , 5inch sighted barrel engraved VERO MONTENEGRAO, plated fluted cylinder and frame, the later stamped W.R.A.Co. serial no. 48, chequered wooden grips.
£650-750
681. A GOOD WESTERN SADDLE BY THE OZARK LEATHER COMPANY, 15 1/2inch (approx.) seat, sheepskin lined underneath, profusely tooled over all with flowers and foliage, the fenders stamped MADE BY OZARK LEATHER CO. GREENVILLE TEXAS, plentiful studded decoration, the metalwork to the straps stamped BLEVINS BUCKLE PAT. NO. 3.314.121 WHEATLAND WYOMING, on later stand.
£200-400
682. A WESTERN SADDLE , 17inch (approx.) seat, sheepskin lined underneath, profusely tooled over all with scrolling foliage, the edge of the cantle recovered and tooled with stylized foliage, the metalwork to the straps stamped BLEVINS BUCKLE, on later stand.
£100-200
683. 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. £1,800-2,200
684. A RARE .376 CALIBRE AMERICAN FOUR BARRELLED TURNOVER RIFLE , 21.5inch sighted barrels fitted to a 4inch scroll engraved cylindrical breech, the whole released by a catch on the tang, border and scroll engraved back action locks, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, half stocked with chequered wrist, brass topped steel ramrod. Chip to fore-end. Displays many aspects typical of the work of Billinghurst. £1,800-2,200
685. 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. £1,800-2,200
686. A .58 OBSOLETE CALIBRE ERSKIN ALLEN CONVERSION SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR MODEL 1863 SERVICE RIFLE , 32.5inch sighted barrel fitted with rear ladder sights, marked 1869 US on the breech, serial no. 10115, stepped lock stamped with an Eagle, US SPRINGFIELD and 1863 at the tail, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel cleaning rod.
£500-700
687. A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY LONDON , 12inch three-stage brass barrel with ringturned flared muzzle, border engraved dog lock with pivoting safety, full stocked with brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Repair to stock under lock.
£600-800
688. A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY HALL OF LONDON , 14inch three-stage brass barrel engraved HALL LONDON, maker’s stamp WR and numbered 22 at the breech, flat lock signed HALL, full stocked with chequered wrist, brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£600-800
689. A FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS BY KETLAND & Co., 14.5inch three-stage brass barrel with flared muzzle, engraved LONDON and with Irish registration marks LD 2526, border engraved bevelled lock signed KETLAND & CO., full stocked with brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£700-900
690. A PERCUSSION BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS, 16.25inch two-stage damascus barrel fitted with a top sprung bayonet, border and scroll engraved back action lock signed BRAITHWAIT, full stocked with chequered wrist, border engraved steel mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod. Steel parts pitted.
£700-900
691. A FLINTLOCK BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS
BY LOTT OF READING, 14inch four-stage brass barrel fitted with a top sprung bayonet and engraved READING, border engraved stepped lock signed LOTT, full stocked with brass mounts, wooden ramrod.
£800-1,200
692. A LARGE PERCUSSION SOUTH
AMERICAN BLUNDERBUSS, 15.5inch three-stage brass barrel with Belgian proof marks, border and scroll engraved lock marked A. LAPORT E FILHOS A RIO DE JANEIRO, full stock carved in the German fashion, border and scroll engraved white metal mounts, iron ramrod.
£800-1,000
693. A FLINTLOCK BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS BY EGG , 14.5inch three-stage brass barrel with flared muzzle and top-sprung bayonet, stamped with an Irish registration mark MA 867 to the left side of the breech, bevelled lock signed EGG, full stocked with border and scroll engraved brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Some wear.
£700-900
694. A FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED BLUNDERBUSS, 14inch three-stage barrel, border engraved lock signed MASTERS, full stocked with border and foliate engraved brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£700-900
695. A SCARCE FLINTLOCK NAVAL
BLUNDERBUSS, 15.75inch brass barrel with flared muzzle, bevelled lock signed BARNETT, full stocked with regulation brass mounts to include flat butt plate and spherical to the trigger guard, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£800-1,200
696. A LARGE PERCUSSION NAVAL SWIVEL
GUN , 25.5inch barrel with flared muzzle, border engraved lock stamped with a crown and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with brass mounts, iron swivel.
£1,000-1,500
697. A 20-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY HAUGH , 23.5inch shortened sighted damascus barrels engraved DUMFRIES, gold lined breech, border and scroll engraved stepped signed locks, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, later brass topped wooden ramrod. One cock replaced, repairs to fore-end.
£180-220
698. A RARE 20-BORE FLINTLOCK FERGUSON PATENT BREECH LOADING DEER OR PARK RIFLE BY JOVER , 37inch sighted rifled barrel, the top face of the threaded breech plug engraved with a flower head, border engraved stepped lock signed JOVER, full stocked with steel and brass mounts, the butt plate border engraved and the tang decorated with a stand of arms, the trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms and unscrewing to open the breech, the threaded plug with vertical slots to relieve fouling, later brass topped wooden ramrod. William Jover (1) 1775-1780 then in partnership as Jover & Son to 1810. For a commentary on Colonel
Patrick Ferguson, see Great British Gunmakers 17401790, The History of John Twigg and the Packington Guns by William Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, page 114-116. £4,000-6,000
699. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK DOUBLE BARRELLED SPORTING GUN BY HENRY NOCK , 29.25inch sighted re-browned damascus barrels engraved H. NOCK LONDON GUN MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, flash engraved breech and barrel tang, gold lined touch holes, border engraved stepped and bolted locks signed in a gold poincon H. NOCK, half stocked with border engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a hound, pineapple finials to the guard and fore-end, chequered wrist, studded leather cheek rest, brass tipped wooden ramrod. Henry Nock 17601810.
£800-1,200
700. A 15-BORE 18TH CENTURY LEFT HANDED FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN , 39.25inch sighted barrel, gold lined touch hole, stepped lock, full stocked with border and foliate engraved brass mounts, white metal rococo escutcheon and sideplate, brass topped wooden ramrod. Salt and pepper pitting to barrel and lock, repaired split to fore-end.
£300-400
701. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK TRADE MUSKET FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET, 52.5inch sighted barrel, bevelled lock stamped LONDON, full red stained stock with club butt, plain iron mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£200-300
702. AN INTERESTING 20-BORE FLINTLOCK TAKE-DOWN COACHING CARBINE BY MONCK , 22.5inch sighted barrel with raised sighting rib and scalloped breech, stepped signed bolted lock, full stocked with border engraved iron mounts, the trigger guard with acorn finial, scallop engraved about the barrel tang, chequered and dot wrist, wooden ramrod.
£400-500
703. A 6-BORE FLINTLOCK BANK OR PUNT
GUN , 63.5inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock, half stocked with border engraved brass mounts, later brass topped wooden ramrod.
£350-450
704. A 10-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY WIGNALL , 36inch two-stage damascus barrel, border and scroll engraved lock signed WIGNALL ORMSKIRK, half stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts, chequered wrist, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£100-150
705. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK VOLUNTEER SHORT LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET, 42inch sighted barrel incised No 115, border and scroll engraved bevelled lock signed BELL OF YORK, full stocked with regulation Long Land pattern brass mounts, the left side of the butt stamped Y+C (York City) over 80, brass topped wooden ramrod. There is a discussion that suggests the Blues of York were issued with these muskets in preparation for defence against the Jacobite Rebellion in 1745.
£1,500-2,000
706. A .750 CALIBRE MUSKET BORE FLINTLOCK BAKER SERVICE RIFLE , 28.5inch sighted octagonal damascus barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, border engraved stepped lock stamped with a crown over GR and HEATON & SMITH, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the scroll trigger guard engraved with a bugle horn, the butt plate also, early pattern patch box, swivel ramrod. See pages 195 and 196 of British Military Flintlock Rifles 1740-1840 by De Witt Bailey for illustrations and a description.
£2,500-3,500
707. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK VOLUNTEER SHORT LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS MUSKET, 42inch sighted barrel engraved LONDON, bevelled lock signed CLARK, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang incised N-Y over 87, steel ramrod. Splits and minor loss to fore-end.
£800-1,200
708. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK VOLUNTEER SHORT LAND PATTERN MUSKET OF BROWN BESS TYPE , 42inch sighted barrel engraved LONDON, stepped lock signed WILSON, ring neck cock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the escutcheon to the wrist incised WC, the butt plate tang incised 33, Continental form sideplate, steel ramrod. Cracked through the wrist and repaired, repair to trigger guard tang, and further repairs to fore-end.
£500-700
709. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK SHORT LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS SERVICE MUSKET, 41.4inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Repair to stock under lock and repairs to foreend.
£1,500-2,500
710. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK VOLUNTEER OR LIVERY MUSKET, 41inch sighted barrel engraved LONDON, border engraved lock signed T. JACKSON, full stocked with brass mounts, the trigger guard with acorn finial, Continental style sideplate, steel ramrod. Short split to left side of foreend.
£600-800
711. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS, 39.1inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Butt stamped 1 BN. N.S.M NO.12 and large initials RB, cracked through the wrist and restorations under lock.
£500-700
712. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK INDIA PATTERN BROWN BESS, 38.5inch sighted barrel stamped with the Irish registration number G2858, border engraved lock with stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, ring neck cock,
full stocked with regultion brass mounts, steel ramrod. Stock scrubbed and re-finished, some minor repairs and old treated worm.
£600-800
713. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK WHITBREAD BREWERY BROWN BESS MUSKET, 39.2inch sighted pitted barrel stamped S. WHITBREAD & CO., border engraved lock signed BRANDER & POTTS, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang numbered 20, steel ramrod. Manufactured for the protection of the brewery during the Luddite uprisings. Some losses to either side of the fore-end.
£600-800
714. A .750 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY SERVICE MUSKET, 39inch barrel with EIC inspector’s stamp, bevelled lock stamped with the rampant lion emblem, ring neck cock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Gapping around lock, thread stripped from tang screw, filler at toe of butt.
£400-500
715. AN 18TH CENTURY .780 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK SEA SERVICE MUSKET, 40.75inch sighted barrel, bevelled lock signed T. JONES, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, shortened iron ramrod. The absence of sling swivels would suggest that this dates to the early 18th Century. Old treated worm, action at fault.
£1,000-1,500
716. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK SERGEANT’S CARBINE , 37inch sighted barrel, border engraved bevelled lock, the full stock stamped with a crown over 1805, 10 over 1830, and with a crown over BO and arrow stamp, steel ramrod.
£800-1,200
717. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK MILITIA
SERGEANT’S CARBINE , 37inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, Continental style sideplate, the wrist with oval brass escutcheon incised 4, steel ramrod. Probably for livery or volunteer use.
£500-700
718. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NCO’S
CARBINE , 37inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, flat scroll sideplate, later steel ramrod. Small neat repairs to fore-end and butt.
£600-800
719. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NCO’S
CARBINE OF LIVERY QUALITY, 35.5inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, trigger guard tang cracked, steel ramrod, leather sling.
£400-500
720. A .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEWBLISS CAVALRY CARBINE , 27.75inch sighted barrel marked NEWBLISS CAVARY (sic), border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt tang incised F over 19, saddle bar and ring to left side, reproduction ramrod. Based largely on the Eliott carbine for light dragoons, while not marked as such, the cruder work on the lock would suggest Irish manufacture. Generally worn and with repairs.
£600-800
721. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK HEAVY DRAGOON CARBINE , 26inch sighted 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 ramrod.
£400-600
722. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK
VOLUNTEER PAGET CARBINE , 20inch sighted barrel incised MB over 7, flat lock stamped with a crown and ALLPORT across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, saddle bar and ring to the left side, swivel ramrod. Old repaired split to right side of fore-end and to the rear of ramrod channel.
£800-1,200
723. AN EARLY .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK
PAGET CARBINE , 20inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, saddle bar and ring to the left side, swivel ramrod.
£1,200-1,400
724. A .600 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK IRISH CONSTABULARY CARBINE , 21.75inch sighted browned damascus barrel stamped DUBLIN, stepped lock signed M & J PATTISON, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with patch box, steel ramrod.
£800-1,200
725. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK
VOLUNTEER HEAVY DRAGOON’S CARBINE , 28.5inch barrel, bevelled lock stamped BARNETT, ring neck cock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang incised 3, steel ramrod. Steel parts pitted.
£380-420
726. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY BAKER’S PATTERN TYPE SHORT MUSKET, 33inch sighted barrel mounted with a bayonet bar at the muzzle, border engraved bevelled lock signed WRIGHT and dated 1801 over the EIC emblem, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, Indian arsenal stamps to the breech.
£400-600
727. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY MUSKET, 38.5inch sighted barrel, border engraved bevelled lock, partially signed and with partial EIC emblem to the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, Indian arsenal marks to the breech. Neat brass repair to the fore-end.
£300-400
728. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY MUSKET, 38.75inch sighted barrel, border engraved bevelled lock stamped with the EIC rampant lion and dated 1817 across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, Indian arsenal stamps to the breech. Old split and repaired chip to butt.
£350-450
729. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY FUSIL OF MUSKET BORE , 33inch sighted barrel, bevelled lock stamped with the EIC rampant lion, ring neck cock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Some wood loss to right side of fore-end. See page 151, Volume
II, Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 by David Harding.
£400-500
730. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK CADET MUSKET, 34inch sighted barrel, the lock stamped BRANDER & POTTS, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, stamped in various places H.C. ALGAR, steel ramrod. Old label refers to Blackmore, pages 140-141, plate 42.
£500-600
731. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK COACHING MUSKETOON , 20.5inch barrel, border and foliate engraved bevelled lock, full stocked with brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod. Constructed from a cut down service musket.
£300-400
732. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK TRADE OR LIVERY SHORT MUSKET, 30inch sighted barrel, bevelled lock stamped BARNETT LONDON, full stocked with regulation style brass mounts, steel ramrod.
£300-400
733. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK TRADE
MUSKET, 39inch sighted barrel, flat lock stamped LONDON, full stocked with regulation style brass mounts, steel ramrod. Action at fault.
£200-300
734. A .750 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK TRADE
MUSKET, 39inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR, TOWER across the tail and JFH, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang stamped JFH & CO over a crown over LIVERPOOL, steel ramrod, loose.
£250-350
735. A .577 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK TRADE
MUSKET, 39.25inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with an elephant and WARRANTED across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, steel ramrod.
£200-300
736. A .577 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK TRADE
MUSKET, 51.5inch two-stage barrel, bevelled lock stamped with an elephant and WARRANTED across the tail, full stocked with iron mounts, steel ramrod.
£180-220
737. A .750 CALIBRE PATTERN 1842
PERCUSSION SERVICE MUSKET, 39inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR over TOWER 1849, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang engraved NO. 12 over 68 over 88, further stamped to the stock III.C.R and BO, spring bayonet catch, later steel ramrod.
£400-600
738. A .750 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN
F EAST INDIA COMPANY MUSKET, 39inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped with the EIC rampant lion, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, Indian arsenal markings, steel ramrod. Replacement wood around one wedge aperture and wedge tail lacking, action slightly a/f.
£350-450
739. A .577 CALIBRE PATTERN 1853
PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE BY THE LONDON ARMOURY COMPANY, 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped 1862 over LA Co. and with crown over VR at the tail,
full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod, chained nipple protector.
£600-800
740. A .577 CALIBRE PATTEERN 1853
PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE , 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock stamped 1860 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang stamped V over DS5 over 58, steel ramrod.
£500-700
741. A .577 CALIBRE PATTERN 1853 SECOND
MODEL PERCUSSION SERVICE RIFLE , 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock stamped 1856 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang stamped NB over 633, steel ramrod. Steel parts pitted.
£350-450
742. A .577 CALIBRE PATTERN 1856
PERCUSSION SHORT RIFLE , 33inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved plain lock, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod, complete with chained nipple protector and removeable flashguard.
£400-600
743. A .577 CALIBRE PATTERN 1856
PERCUSSION SHORT RIFLE BY BECKWITH , 33inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, engraved with maker’s details, border engraved lock signed BECKWITH, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod, complete with chained nipple protector.
£400-600
744. A .577 CALIBRE PATTERN 1856
PERCUSSION SHORT RIFLE BY PRITCHETT, 33inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock signed PRITCHETT, full
stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod.
£400-600
745. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION TWOBAND SERVICE RIFLE , 33inch sighted barrel, the lock stamped TOWER over 1869 and with a crown at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, steel ramrod. The butt with crowned retailer’s stamp CHS XXXXXX & CO 1868 JAPAN. Possibly pertaining to the Japanese Boshin War.
£400-600
746. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION ARTILLERY CARBINE , 24inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock stamped 1856 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, the butt plate tang incised KW over 494, steel ramrod. Full cock only.
£280-320
747. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN
1844 YEOMANRY CAVALRY CARBINE , 20inch
sighted barrel fitted with a rear fixed sight, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR over TOWER and dated 1844, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang stamped WKYC over 15, saddle bar and ring to the left side, swivel ramrod.
£400-600
748. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN
1844 YEOMANRY CAVALRY CARBINE , 20inch
sighted barrel fitted with a fixed rear sight, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR over TOWER and dated 1845, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang marked AYC over D over 77, saddle bar and ring to the left side, swivel ramrod.
£400-600
749. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION NATIVE
POLICE CARBINE , 21inch sighted barrel fitted with a rear fixed sight, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR at the tail and 1861 over TOWER, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang stamped BG over 56, saddle bar and ring to the left side, steel barrel bands, swivel ramrod.
£300-400
750. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION NATIVE
POLICE CARBINE , 21inch sighted barrel fitted with a rear fixed sight, the lock stamped with a crown over VR at the tail and 1868 over ENFIELD, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, two-piece butt plate, saddle bar and ring to the left side, steel barrel bands, swivel ramrod.
£300-400
751. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN 1856 OR EAST INDIA PATTERN CAVALRY CARBINE , 21inch sighted barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over VR and 1857 over TOWER, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, saddle bar to the left side, steel barrel bands, steel ramrod. Restorations and filler to the stock, ramrod swivel and top lacking.
£200-300
752. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION LIVERY OR VOLUNTEER CARBINE , 21inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock stamped DICKINSON over LONDON, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. Trigger return spring at fault.
£250-350
753. A .450 CALIBRE PERCUSSION WESTLEY RICHARDS MONKEY TAIL CARBINE , 25inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights and stamped WHITWORTH RIFLING and with the serial no. 6088, the pivoting breech cover engraved MANUFACTURED BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, the
lock stamped WESTLEY RICHARDS & CO. and dated 1873 at the tail, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod. No cleaning kit in butt.
£500-700
754. A .450 CALIBRE MARTINI HENRY ARTILLERY OR CAVALRY CARBINE , 20.6inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the action stamped with a crown over VR over ENFIELD over 1873 over II2, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, the butt inset with a brass disc stamped 3 1894 I.V.O RK. A over 10, steel cleaning rod.
£500-600
755. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION TWOBAND ENFIELD SERVICE CARBINE , 29inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock stamped 1862 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.
£280-320
756. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SERVICE CARBINE , 26.75inch sighted barrel, border engraved lock incised 1856 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.
£180-220
757. A .750 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN
1842 TYPE TRADE MUSKET, 39inch sighted barrel, the lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, ramrod lacking.
£280-320
758. A .577 CALIBRE THREE-BAND SNIDER
ENFIELD PRESENTATION MILITARY MATCH
RIFLE , 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock engraved THOMAS TURNER FISHER STREET BIRMINGHAM, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, the underside of the butt with white metal plaque engraved JOHN R.
SURR 6 LRV, steel ramrod. Pitting and crust to barrel and breach.
£350-450
759. A .577 CALIBRE THREE-BAND SNIDER ENFIELD SERVICE RIFLE , 39inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, later leather sight cover, border engraved lock stamped 1860 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, steel cleaning rod, buff leather sling. Clean bore.
£400-500
760. A .577 CALIBRE TWO-BAND SNIDER
ENFIELD SHORT RIFLE , 33inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped BSA Co. over 1872 and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, the butt stamped BCGA over 445. Cleaning rod lacking.
£380-420
761. A .577 CALIBRE TWO-BAND SNIDER
ENFIELD ARTILLERY SERVICE CARBINE , 24inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, border engraved lock stamped 1860 and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang stamped V over On AI over 408, steel cleaning rod, leather sling.
£300-400
762. A .577 CALIBRE TWO-BAND SNIDER
ENFIELD ARTILLERY CARBINE , 24inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped 1867 over TOWER and with a crown at the tail, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel cleaning rod, chained nipple protector, £400-500
763. A .577 CALIBRE SNIDER ENFIELD
CARBINE , 21.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the lock stamped HOLLIS & SONS and with maker’s stamp to the tail, half stocked with steel mounts, saddle bar and ring to the left side, chequered wrist.
£250-350
764. A .700 CALIBRE INDIAN FLINTLOCK
CAVALRY CARBINE , 18.5inch sighted barrel, bevelled lock stamped with an Arsenal mark, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, saddle bar and ring to the left side, swivel ramrod.
£350-450
765. A SCARCE 6-BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK
DECK OR WALL GUN , 35.25inch sighted two-stage barrel, stamped GCL (?) at the octagonal breech, stepped and bevelled lock with brass pan, engraved Mre de Charleville and stamped F over 87, probably for 1787, full stock stamped MA 954 to the right side of the butt, the right side of the fore-end painted with the inventory number 198, regulation iron mounts. Dating to the Revolutionary period this piece remains in very good condition with two age splits to the fore-end. The MA 954 stamp refers to the Museum of Artillery or The Rotunda.
£1,200-1,400
766. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK
MODEL 1777 NAVAL OR MARINE MUSKET, 42.5inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock M. Imp. Mutzig, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Salt and pepper pitting to steel parts.
£400-600
767. A .750 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK
MODEL 1777 (?) NAVAL OR MARINE MUSKET, 40.5inch sighted barrel, plain stepped and bevelled lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate and trigger guard tang stamped with a crown over D, steel ramrod. Action at fault.
£400-600
768. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK
MODEL 1777 FLINTLOCK CARBINE , 48inch sighted barrel stamped E to one side of the breech and V to the other, stepped and bevelled lock marked D. P. F & J St Etienne, three quarters stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod. Partial P stamp to top of comb and partial circular stamp to the right side of the butt, action a bit sticky.
£550-650
769. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK
MODEL 1777 CARBINE , 42.5inch sighted barrel with Belgian proof mark at the breech and MV, stepped and bevelled lock marked St Etienne Manufe Royale, three quarters stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod. Large F stamp to comb, S stamp to lock, H stamp to trigger guard.
£450-550
770. A .750 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK
MODEL 1777 CARBINE , 40.5inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock marked St Etienne Manufre Royale, three quarters stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod. Top jaw lacking, converted from percussion to flintlock.
£200-300
771. A .730 CALIBRE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK
SERVICE MUSKET, 44.5inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock marked Manufre Natale De Liege, pivoting safety, full stocked with regulation steel mounts.
£180-220
772. A .690 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK
SERVICE CARBINE , 36.25inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock marked Manufre Imple de Charleville and with a T stamp, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, steel ramrod. Two BVC stamps to the stock.
£400-500
773. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK
SERVICE CARBINE , 34inch sighted barrel, stepped lock marked Manufre Royale de St Etienne, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, the butt incised IB and crowned HB stap to lock plate.
£400-500
774. A RARE .700 CALIBRE SWEDISH FLINTLOCK MODEL 1807 RIFLED CAVALRY CARBINE , 11.75inch sighted rifled barrel, with various inspection stamps to the breech, the lock stamped RB, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.
£500-700
775. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK CAVALRY OR ARTILLERY CARBINE , 19.25inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock with engraved manufacturing details for Chatellerault, half stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, steel ramrod.
D and S inspection stamps and CHATELT stamp to butt.
£350-450
776. A .700 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK CAVALRY OR ARTILLERY CARBINE , 18.5inch barrel stamped CN at the breech and partial inspection stamp, stepped lock with pivoting safety, half stocked with regulation brass mounts, split to underside of fore-end. The pivoting safety may suggest Swedish use.
£250-350
777. A .740 CALIBRE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK
CARBINE , 31inch sighted barrel, plain lock, ring-neck cock, three-quarters stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, the butt stamped with a crown flanked by L G, steel ramrod. The stock with various modifications or repairs.
£250-350
778. A .700 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL
FLINTLOCK CARBINE OR SHORT RIFLE , 29.75inch sighted rifled barrel, stepped lock stamped 854, full stocked with regulation mounts, steel ramrod. Steel parts pitted.
£200-300
779. A .650 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1822
CARBINE , 29.75inch sighted barrel with EIG proof to the breech and 1822 on the tang, stepped and bevelled lock, three quarters stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, steel ramrod. Pitting to steel parts.
£250-350
780. A .700 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL
FLINTLOCK CARBINE , 29.75inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock three quarters stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, steel ramrod. Lock with pitting and general refinishing.
£200-300
781. A .700 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL
FLINTLOCK CARBINE , 29.25inch sighted barrel with various inspection stamps and partial BREVETE mark, back action lock with central A stamp SOCIALE BREVETE, full stocked with regulation steel mounts.
£300-400
782. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK
CARBINE , 24.75inch sighted barrel with three inspection stamps to the breech, stepped and bevelled lock marked Mre Imple de St etienne, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. The butt plate tang marked 25 over GLB, barrel bands marked K3:1.34 and IL21:38
£400-600
783. A .577 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL
FLINTLOCK CARBINE , 31.5inch sighted barrel stamped AF and S1860 at the breech, plain lock, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod.
£200-300
784. A .700 CALIBRE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK
CARBINE , 29.25inch sighted barrel stamped with EIG proof to the breech, two-piece back action lock stamped 5621 A.R. & C and Tulle, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, the butt with inspection stamps and dated 1851, steel ramrod, leather sling.
£300-400
785. A .750 CALIBRE COMPOSITE FLINTLOCK
SEA SERVICE CARBINE , 28inch sighted barrel, stepped model 1740 Potsdam lock with ring neck cock, full stocked with brass mounts, the trigger guard of sea service form, steel ramrod. Action at fault.
£200-300
786. A .740 CALIBRE PRUSSIAN MODEL 1740
POTSDAM SERVICE MUSKET, 41.25inch sighted barrel, stepped lock signed POTZDAMMAGAZ, full stock carved about the regulation faceted brass mounts, the wrist with escutcheon engraved with a crowned A crest, steel ramrod.
£1,500-2,000
787. A .800 CALIBRE SWEDISH MODEL 1815 SERVICE MUSKET, 42inch sighted barrel with crowned Ch stamp surmounted by HB WN, plain dog lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, wooden ramrod.
£300-400
788. A .700 CAIBRE RUSSIAN MODEL 1828
FLINTLOCK SERVICE MUSKET, 41.25inch sighted barrel dated 1841 at the breech and with the serial no. 26121, stepped and bevelled lock marked TULA over 1841, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, dated to match, the butt plate tang stamped with the Imperial Eagle.
£500-700
789. A .700 CALIBRE RUSSIAN PERCUSSION SERVICE MUSKET, 42.5inch sighted barrel dated 1849 at the breech and with the serial no. 16880, the lock stamped MO3 over 1849, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, dated to match, the butt plate tang stamped with the Imperial Eagle, steel ramrod. Crimean War period.
£400-500
790. A .700 CALIBRE RUSSIAN PERCUSSION
SERVICE MUSKET, 41.25inch sighted barrel, stepped and bevelled lock dated 1839, converted from flintlock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, mixed dates, the butt plate tang stamped with the Imperial Eagle, steel ramrod.
£350-450
791. A .600 SWEDISH PERCUSSION SERVICE
RIFLE , 36.75inch sighted barrel stamped with a crown over C at the breech, back action lock with a crown over C and dated 1859, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.
£250-350
792. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1857
TYPE PERCUSSION SERVICE MUSKET, 40.5inch sighted barrel, stamped at the breech, back action lock stamped J S LINGOSSIER A ST ETIENNE, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod.
£280-320
793. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1857
TYPE PERCUSSION SERVICE MUSKET, 40.25inch sighted barrel with various inspection stamps at the breech, back action lock stamped F J MALHERBE & C LIEGE, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.
£250-350
794. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1857
TYPE PERCUSSION SERVICE MUSKET, 40.5inch sighted barrel struck with an Inspector’s stamp at the breech, plain lock, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, later steel ramrod.
£250-350
795. A.740 SWEDISH TYPE PERCUSSION
SERVICE MUSKET, 41.25inch sighted barrel, plain lock converted from flintlock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod. Chips and splits to stock.
£200-300
796. A SWEDISH MODEL 1845 PERCUSSION
SERVICE MUSKET, 40.75inch sighted barrel with various Inspector’s stamps to the breech, stepped lock stamped H over 1845 and 1676 across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.
£240-280
797. A .720 PRUSSIAN PERCUSSION MODEL
1809/39 (M23) SERVICE MUSKET, 41.25inch sighted barrel dated 1848 and with various serial no.s and Ml 1828, stepped lock stamped with a crowned FW cypher over Saaxn, full stocked, the butt with FW cypher stamp, regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang marked to the 37th Regiment, steel ramrod, leather sling.
£240-280
798. A CLEAN .750 SWEDISH PERCUSSION
MODEL 1845 SERVICE RIFLE , 40.75inch sighted barrel fitted with an elevated brass rear sight, stepped lock with pivoting safety catch, stamped H over 1852 and 1487 across the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.
£350-450
799. A .750 CALIBRE AUSTRIAN PERCUSSION
MODEL MODEL 1854 LORENZ SHORT JAGER
RIFLE , 33.25inch sighted barrel fitted with rear pivoting sight, various inspection staps to right side of breech, stepped lock, full stocked with regulation brass and steel mounts, steel ramrod.
£400-500
800. A .700 CALIBRE CONTINETAL PERCUSSION SHORT MUSKET, 31.5inch sighted barrel, back action lock struck with a crown over L, full stocked with regulation steel mounts stamped with a crown over L, steel ramrod.
£200-300
801. A .620 CALIBRE AMERICAN PERCUSSION SPRINGFIELD MUSKET, 40inch sighted barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, stepped lock stamped with an eagle, US SPRINGFIELD and dated 1864 at the tail, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, the left side of the breech stamped with a V over P, steel ramrod.
£400-600
802. A .650 CALIBRE AMERICAN PERCUSSION MODEL 1855 MAYNARD TAPE PRIMER MUSKET, 40inch sighted barrel fitted with rear leaf sights, the lock with hinged compartment cover stamped with an eagle, U.S. SPRINGFIELD and 1858 at the tail, full stocked with steel mounts, steel ramrod.
£500-700
803. A .550 CALIBRE RIMFIRE AUSTRIAN BREECH LOADING WANZL LORENZ SHORT JAGER RIFLE , 28inch sighted octagonal barrel fitted with a sliding rear sight, tip up breech stamped XFITEX GRAZ, the lock stamped 859 for 1859, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, the butt marked L.V.D., steel cleaning rod.
£300-400
804. A .550 CALIBRE RIMFIRE AUSTRIAN
BREECH LOADING WANZL LORENZ RIFLE , 37inch sighted barrel fitted with pivoting ladder sights, the lock stamped 866 for 1866, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel cleaning rod.
£300-400
805. AN 11MM OBSOLETE CALIBRE BELGIAN
ALBINI-BRAENDLIN SHORT RIFLE , 30inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, GB and JG stamps to the breech, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, the butt stamped with a crowned L and FDG JH 1867 in surround, steel cleaning rod.
£280-320
806. AN 11MM OBSOLETE CALIBRE BELGIAN
ALBINI-BRAENDLIN RIFLE , 38inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, GB and Inspector’s stamps to the breech, 1868, plain back action lock, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, partial stamp to butt 1867, steel cleaning rod.
£300-400
807. AN 11MM OBSOLETE CALIBRE FRENCH
MODEL 1874 GRAS SERVICE RIFLE , 32.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the breech with various stamps to include model, year of manufacture 1883 and place, St Etienne, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel cleaning rod.
£350-450
808. AN 11MM OBSOLETE CALIBRE FRENCH
MODEL 1874 GRAS SERVICE RIFLE , 32.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the breech with various stamps to include model, year of manufacture 1876 and place, St Etienne, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel cleaning rod, together with another similar in worn condition. Barrel filled on the 1st . (2)
£300-400
809. A FINE PAIR OF 82-BORE FLINTLOCK MUFF PISTOLS BY T. MORTIMER & SON, 1.25inch turn-off barrels, chevron engraved and the breeches and with proof marks to the underside, border and chevron engraved boxlock actions decorated with stands of arms and signed T. MORTIMER & SON LONDON GUN MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, rain proof pans, sliding safeties engaging both the cock and the frizzen, slab sided wooden butts, each set with a rectangular white metal escutcheon with clipped corners and engraved with the owner’s crest (Talbot), motto and initials JH. Formed as Thomas Mortimer & Son in 1807 and died in 1824.
£800-1,200
810. A CASED PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S OR CITY PISTOLS BY JAMES WILKINSON , 9inch barrels with octagonal breeches engraved LONDON, the tangs decorated with a stylized stand of arms, case colour hardened stepped locks with roller frizzens and signed JAS WILKINSON, full varnished stocks with brass mounts, the trigger guards engraved with a floral spray and a shield bearing the Union flag, pineapple finials, horn topped wooden ramrods, contained in their green cloth lined mahogany case compete with commensurate accessories, the case modified to allow the pistols to be stored loaded and cocked, the outside of the lid with brass escutcheon engraved H. JENNER ESQR. The Wilkinson register shows these pistols to have been completed on the 13th June 1811. These guns appear to have had little, if any, use, with faded brown and case colour throughout. See Bonhams, lot 454, 20 th April 2011.
£3,000-4,000
811. A PRISTINE PAIR OF FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOLS BY SHARMAN, 8inch three-stage brass barrels with ring turned flared muzzles, colour hardened border engraved stepped and bolted locks signed SHARMAN, roller frizzens, full stocked with brass mounts, the trigger guards with a floral spray and with acorn finials, horn topped wooden ramrods. See Bonhams, lot 419, 28th November 2012. (2) £2,500-3,500
812. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOL BY STEPHENS & ALLEY OF IRISH INTEREST, 9inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved ALLEY DUBLIN, border engraved stepped lock signed STEPHENS BRISTOL, roller frizzen, full stocked, the foliate engraved trigger guard with acorn finial, chequered wooden butt, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£600-800
813. A 22-BORE QUEEN ANNE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY BARBAR , 6.75inch three-stage turn-off barrel signed BARBAR, border and scroll engraved rounded action, sliding trigger guard safety, bag-shaped flared wooden butt with grotesque mask butt cap and pierced sideplate in white metal.
£600-800
814. A 28-BORE LARGE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 7inch turn-off brass barrel, border engraved brass action decorated with a stand of arms and signed Dunderdale Mabson & Labron, sliding safety engaging the steel, slab sided wooden butt.
£400-600
815. A SCARCE PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE FRENCH FLINTLOCK SILVER MOUNTED NAVAL OFFICER’S PISTOLS, 8.5inch sighted barrels, border engraved locks decorated with scrolling foliage and signed P. Girard & Compagnie, full stocked, carved about the silver mounts, the sideplates with old filled mounting holes for belt hooks, the long eared butt caps decorated with dolphins, steel topped wooden ramrods. (2)
£1,400-1,800
816. AN 18TH CENTURY 22-BORE FLINTLOCK GERMAN HOLSTER PISTOL BY JOSEPH BINCKLER , 12.5inch sighted chiselled barrel signed JOSEPH BINCKLER on the sighting flat, chiselled with a Green Man mask at the breech, border engraved stepped lock decorated with scrolling foliage, the cock decorated to match, full stock foliate carved about the foliate pierced and chased iron mounts, the long eared butt cap decorated with a Green Man mask, horn topped wooden ramrod. Escutcheon lacking.
£800-1,200
817. A 32-BORE FLINTLOCK RUSSIAN HOLSTER PISTOL , 8.5inch sighted barrel inlaid in yellow metal CANON TORDU A RUSAN, border engraved stepped lock signed D Matbey, full stock foliate carved about the brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£400-600
818. A .700 CALIBRE 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 12.25inch sighted two-stage barrel, stepped lock with faceted pan, the full stock carved about the brass mounts, serpent sidplate, long eared butt cap, wooden ramrod. Some splitting and incised owner’s initials to stock.
£400-600
819. A 28-BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK
HOLSTER PISTOL , 8.25inch two-stage barrel, border engraved stepped lock signed Piborde A Paris and decorated with a stand of arms at the tail, full stock carved about the border and scroll engraved brass mounts, the back of the wrist inlaid with a vignette of scrolling silver wire, long eared butt cap, steel tipped wooden ramrod.
£300-400
821. AN 18TH CENTURY 54-BORE MIQUELET LOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL , 4.5inch two-stage barrel, foliate engraved lock, full stocked with scroll engraved brass mounts, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£250-350
822. A 22-BORE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK
820. A .700 CALIBRE SPANISH OFFICER’S MIQUELET LOCK PISTOL , 8.6inch two-stage damascus barrel inlaid in gold at the breech with star forms, fleurs des lys and a cross, a crowned R gold poincon and a second marked LONDONNIA, finely chiselled border and scroll engraved lock inlaid with a gold cross, full stocked with ornate white metal mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a mythical beast, the stepped butt decorated with a cross, the grip carved to simulate fish scales, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£800-1,200
OFFICER’S PISTOL , 6.25inch sighted two-stage barrel stamped with a Belgian proof mark on the top flat, border engraved bevelled brass lock decorated with a foliate flourish at the tail, three-quarters stocked with border and foliate engraved brass mounts, chequered wooden butt, iron ramrod. Circa 1800.
£300-400
823. A 25-BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK
OFFICER’S PISTOL , 6.25inch sighted octagonal brass barrel, bevelled brass lock, full stocked with brass mounts, the chequered wooden butt with stepped brass cap, horn topped wooden ramrod. Circa 1810. See Lot 651 Wallis & Wallis 25th February 2020.
£400-600
824. A PAIR OF SPANISH .650 CALIBRE MIQUELET LOCK OFFICER’S PISTOLS, 5.75inch
two-stage blued cannon barrels chiselled with a band of gilt highlighted foliage at the mid points, the breeches inlaid with scrolling silver foliage and gold poincons, border engraved locks decorated with floral sprays at the tails and marked Eibar and inlaid with gold poincons, chiselled cocks, half stocked with border and
foliate engraved white metal mounts, the backstraps engraved Souvenir d’Amitie, turned steel ramrods. One butt cracked. Possibly the gift of a Spanish Officer to an English Office during the Peninsular War of 1808-1814. (2)
£3,000-4,000
825. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK CONTINETAL CANNON BARRELLED TRAVELLING OR OFFICER’S PISTOL , 6.25inch two-stage brass barrel with ring turned muzzle, the left side of the breech stamped A*C, bevelled brass lock, full stocked with brass mounts, the butt with eagle’s head pommel cap, brass topped wooden ramrod. Circa 1810. £400-600
826. A 22-BORE FRENCH FLINTLOCK
TRAVELLING BELT PISTOL, 4.75inch two-stage barrel inlaid in brass with a sun burst at the breech, bevelled lock signed Dauphine a Tulle, full stock carved about the iron mounts, long eared butt cap, belt hook mounted on the left side. Ramrod lacking. £280-320
827. A 120-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK TAP ACTION POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off barrels, border and scroll engraved action signed GILL RICHMOND, tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab sided wooden butt. £280-320
828. A PAIR OF 25-BORE FLINTLOCK RIFLED TRAVELLING OR OFFICER’S PISTOLS, 6.1inch sighted two-stage damascus barrels, border engraved bevelled bronze locks signed L. Lilbert a Lieges in script, full stocked with border and scroll engraved bronze mounts, wooden ramrods. Libert operated as a Gun Smith in Liege 1798-1809. See Thomas Del Mar Ltd Lot 615 28th June 2017.
£800-1,200
829. A 50-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed H. NOCK LONDON, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab sided wooden butt.
£180-220
830. A 40-BORE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 3.5inch two-stage brass cannon barrel, border engraved brass action decorated with stands of arms, sliding safety, bagshaped wooden butt.
£180-220
831. A 120-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed STYAN MANCHESTER, bag-shaped wooden butt.
£100-150
832. A CASED PAIR OF 42-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLED DUELLING OR TARGET PISTOLS BY LEPAGE , 10.5inch sighted octagonal damascus barrels engraved Fni p. Le Page Moutier, border and scroll engraved breeches and tang, the latter fitted with two rear sights, border and scroll engraved stepped locks and hammers, finely figured half stocks with scroll carved fore-ends and reeded butts, border and scroll engraved spur trigger guards, border and scroll engraved stepped butts with ringturned finials, contained in their velvet lined, close fitted mahogany case, complete with commensurate accessories.
£3,000-4,000
833. A GOOD .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK LIGHT DRAGOON SERVICE PISTOL BY KETLAND, 9inch barrel, border engraved stepped lock stamped with a crown over GR and W. KETLAND across the tail, full crisp stock with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.
£600-800
834. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK “SHIPS PISTOL”, 9inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stock of Heavy Dragoon proportions, regulation brass mounts. An old Wallis & Wallis label attached notes Ships Pistol Circa 1790.
£400-600
835. A CASED PAIR OF 42-BORE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOLS BY THOMAS WILSON & CO. OF LIVERPOOL , 5inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels engraved LIVERPOOL, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened breeches and tangs, border and scroll engraved signed case colour hardened back action locks, full stocked with white metal fore-end
caps, border and scroll engraved blued steel trigger guards, chequered wooden butts, contained in their green baize lined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories, the lid with maker’s trade label. Horn lifters to lidded compartments. Bone tips to ramrods.
£1,000-1,500
836. A CASED PAIR OF .700 CALIBRE PERCUSSION TRAVELLING BELT PISTOLS BY EDWARD LONDON , 5.25inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels engraved 51 LONDON WALL, scroll engraved case colour hardened breeches, border and scroll engraved signed back action locks, full stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts,
belt hooks mounted on the left side, swivel ramrods, contained in their green velvet lined mahogany case, the lid with maker’s trade label, complete with commensurate accessories. Traces of original finish. Horn lifters to lidded compartments. £1,000-1,500
837. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK HEAVY DRAGOONS SERVICE PISTOL DATED 1744, 12inch barrel, border engraved bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER over 1744 at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£2,500-3,500
838. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1777/86 FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel stamped 82 to the left side of the breech and 1777 on the tang, the rounded brass action marked Maubeuge in script and stamped with a crowned A behind the pan, brass trigger guard stamped A, the wooden butt stamped 9, regulation brass mounts, broad belt hook mounted on the left side, steel ramrod. Split to the right side of grip.
£500-700
839. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1777/86
FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel stamped 82 to the left side of the breech, the rounded brass action marked Maubeuge in script and stamped A behind the pan, brass trigger guard stamped A, the wooden butt with partial AV stamp, regulation brass mounts, no belt hook, steel ramrod.
£400-600
840. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1777/86
FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel, the rounded brass action marked Maubeuge in script and stamped A behind the pan, brass trigger guard stamped A, wooden butt, regulation brass mounts, no belt hook, steel ramrod.
£480-520
841. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL ANXIII
FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch barrel, faint inspection mark to the breech, stepped and bevelled lock marked Mre. in script and stamped with a crowned S, half stocked with regulation brass mounts stamped with a crowned J, steel ramrod.
£380-420
842. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL ANXIII
FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch barrel stamped 1813 to the breech and M. an 13 on the tang, bevelled and stepped lock stamped Man. Imp. Mutzig(?) and a DB lozenge stamp, half stocked with regulation brass mounts stamped with a *D, steel ramrod.
£380-520
843. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL ANXIII
FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 7.9inch barrel, stepped and bevelled lock stamped M R de Nandi, half stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook to the left side. Multiple knocks and dings to stock and mounts.
£350-450
844. A .600 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1837
PERCUSSION NAVAL BELT PISTOL , 6inch barrel stamped 11 to the right side and Mle 1837 on the tang, bevelled back action lock marked Mr. Rl. de Chatellerault and with a D inspector’s stamp, half stocked with regulation brass mounts stamped with crowned L marks and MB to the butt cap, the latter with lanyard ring, belt hook mounted on the left side, swivel ramrod.
£300-400
848. A .650 CALIBRE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL , 10inch barrel, stepped and bevelled lock signed Devillers a Liege, half stocked with regulation style brass mounts.
£300-500
845. A PAIR OF .600 CALIBRE FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY PERIOD FLINTLOCK BELT
PISTOLS, 5.25inch barrels, stepped and bevelled locks signed LAMOTTE A ST ETIENNE, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, belt hooks mounted on the left side, steel ramrods. See Bonhams, lot 246, July 2015. (2)
£600-800
846. AN 18TH CENTURY .690 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 9.75inch barrel, stepped lock stamped with a crown over a shield, full stocked with brass mounts, scrolling sideplate, later brass topped wooden ramrod.
£380-420
847. A .700 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 9.25inch sighted twostage barrel, stepped lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, iron ramrod.
£350-450
849. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN
1856 LANCER’S PISTOL , 9.25inch barrel, border engraved lock dated 1858 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, the full stock with various Ordnance stamps, swivel ramrod.
£400-600
850. A .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION PATTERN
1856 LANCER’S PISTOL , 10inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped 1857 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod.
£500-700
851. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION LAND
TRANSPORT CORPS OR AUSTRALIAN SERVICES PISTOL , border engraved lock dated 1852 over TOWER and with a crown over VR at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod.
£300-400
852. A .700 CALIBRE AMERICAN PERCUSSION NAVAL BELT PISTOL , 8inch sighted barrel, percussion enclosed lock, half stocked with brass and steel regulation mounts, belt hook mounted on the left side, steel ramrod.
£400-600
853. A .700 CALIBRE PERCUSSION SPANISH MODEL 1852 CAVALRY PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel marked 1858 at the breech, stepped lock stamped with a crown over AR, dated 1858 at the tail and signed M. MAIZTEGUI, full stocked with regulation brass and iron mounts, belt hook mounted on the left side, swivel ramrod.
£300-400
854. A.650 CALIBRE AUSTRIAN FLINTLOCK MODEL 1798 SERVICE PISTOL , 9.75inch sighted barrel, EIG proof to the breech, stepped lock stamped 53 and with a crowned eagle at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, steel ramrod.
£200-300
855. A .700 CALIBRE CONTINENTAL (DUTCH?) FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 10.25inch barrel, bevelled lock stamped with a crown of KOLINBURG, half stocked with regulation brass mounts.
£200-300
