Summer Virtual Arms and Armour Auction Online Only
Tuesday
1. A KATANA , 66.1cm Koto blade with twomekugi-ana, one filled, signed Kagamitsu, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira chiselled with a dragon and waves, shakudo and gilt floral menuki, plain iron tsuba, in its black lacquered saya (slight damage) decorated in gold lacquer with leaves and flower heads.
£1,000-1,500
2. A KATANA , 68cm Koto blade with two mekugi-ana, signed Kanemoto saku, midare hamon, nashiji hada, in full military pattern mounts complete with knot. Sold with NTHK Kanteisho paper.
£1,500-2,000
3. A KATANA , 64.5cm Koto blade with three mekugi-ana, nakago cleaned, midare hamon, in full military pattern mounts complete with knot.
£600-800
4. A TANTO, 26.4cm hira-zukuri Koto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Sukesada, suguha hamon, itame-masame hada, fully bound tsuka with copper fuchi decorated with a figure in soft metals, horn kashira, soft metal menuki, in its ribbed black lacquered saya, complete with shirasaya and tsunagi.
£500-700
5. A SHOWA-TO, 68cm blade with one mekugi-ana signed .... Yoshimasa, notare hamon, in military pattern mounts.
£450-650
6. A WAKIZASHI BLADE , 54.2cm long, Koto, one mekugi-ana, signed Bizen no Ju Nagamitsu, midare hamon, mokume hada, in shirasaya. Sold with To-Ken Society of Great Britain paper stating the sword is gimei.
£400-500
7. AN ITO-MAKI TACHI, 66cm gendaito blade with one mekugi-ana signed Sukenobu, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with bronze fuchi and kabuto-gane engraved with foliage, gilt dragon menuki, bronze aoishaped tsuba with dai-seppa, in its wrapped gold nashiji lacquered saya with full tachi mounts en suite with the tsuka.
£1,000-1,500
8. A KATANA , 63.9cm Koto blade with two mekugi-ana, o-suriage, cut with twin hi, signed Rai? Kunitoshi, fully bound tsuka with shakudo fuchi-kashira engraved with scrolling foliage, shakudo and gilt floral menuki, iron tsuba pierced with Daruma, in its black lacquered saya decorated with a dragon in red and gold lacquer.
£400-600
9. AN NCO’S SWORD, 66.8cm blade with hi, serial no. 54778 on both blade and scabbard.
£400-600
10. A KATANA , 69.3cm blade with two mekugiana, o-suriage, midare hamon, re-bound tsuka with unmatched iron fuchi-kashira, odd soft metal menuki, iron tsuba, in its black ishime lacquered saya with iron kojiri.
£400-600
11. A SHOWA-TO, 64.2cm blade with one mekugi-ana, notare-midare hamon, with military pattern tsuka and black lacquered saya.
£400-600
12. A WAKIZASHI, 52.7cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Ujitsugu?, suguha hamon, bound tsuka with plain iron fuchi-kashira, floral menuki, iron sukashi tsuba, in its black lacquered saya (damaged).
£400-500
13. A WAKIZASHI, 45.6cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, itame hada, rebellion tsuka with plain iron mounts, iron sukashi tsuba, in its partly ribbed and roughened black lacquered saya.
£300-400
14. A WAKIZASHI BLADE , 50.7cm long, Koto, two mekugi-ana, gunome hamon, mokume hada, in shirasaya. Sold with To-Ken Society of Great Britain paper attributing the blade to Yamashiro Tomohira.
£300-400
15. A WAKIZASHI, 37.7cm Shinto hira-zukuri blade with one mekugi-ana signed Omi no Kami Minamoto Kunitoshi and dated 1678, suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with shakudo nanako fuchi-kashira decorated with horses, soft metal menuki, iron tsuba decorated with various figures, in its black ishime lacquered saya.
£400-600
16. AN AIKUCHI, 27.7cm hira-zukuri Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, fully bound tsuka with iron fuchi-kashira chiselled with landscapes, in its black lacquer and mother of pearl lacquered saya with iron koi-guchi, kurikata and kojiri en suite with the tsuka.
£300-400
17. A WAKIZASHI, 46.8cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Inshu ju Kanemitsu, midare hamon, re-bound tsuka with shakudo nanako fuchikashira decorated with foliage in soft metals, shakudo and gilt floral menuki, iron sukashi tsuba, in its black lacquered saya.
£250-350
18. A WAKIZASHI, 47.7cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed Mino no Kami Jumyo, rebellion tsuka with plain iron mounts, iron tsuba chiselled with daikon, in its spirally ribbed black lacquered saya.
£200-300
19. A TANTO, 29.6cm Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, re-bound tsuka with plain iron fuchikashira, iron tsuba chiselled and pierced with foliage, in its black ribbed lacquer saya.
£150-250
20. A WAKIZASHI, 54cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, midare hamon, in modern koshirae.
£150-250
21. A CHISA-KATANA BLADE , 50.8cm long, Shinto, one mekugi-ana, in its ribbed black lacquered saya.
£60-80
22. A CHISA-KATANA , 55cm Koto blade with two mekugi-ana signed Kongobyoe Mori (suriage), fully bound tsuka with unmatched fuchi-kashira, soft metal menuki of mounted Samurai, iron tsuba with shakudo rim decorated with prunus, soft metal details, in its black lacquered saya.
£400-600
23. A KATANA , 69.4cm Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, notare hamon, in full military pattern mounts complete with knot.
£400-600
24. A SHOWA-TO, 66.2cm blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Kanemune, in full military pattern mounts, together with another, 65.5cm blade, details of nakago unavailable, in military mounts with re-bound tsuka. (2)
£350-450
25. A WAKIZASHI, 53.3cm Shinto blade with two mekugi-ana signed Echizen ju Chikiogo no Kame Kanenori, midare hamon with tobiyaki, re-bound tsuka with unmatched fuchi-kashira, soft metal foliate menuki, iron tsuba chiselled with birds on a branch, in its black lacquered saya with shirimono kodzuka.
£400-600
26. A WAKIZASHI, 519.cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana and suguha hamon, fully bound tsuka with matching fuchi and kashira and foliate menuki, the chiselled iron tsuba decorated with pond lilies, in its black lacquered saya.
£800-1,000
27. AN AIKUCHI, 22.6cm Shinto hira-zukuri blade with one mekugi-ana, signed Koshu ju Kaniye and dated 1575, the tsuka and saya of wood well carved with trailing vines.
£350-450
28. A TANTO, 22.7cm hira-zukuri Shin-shinto blade with one mekugi-ana, suguha hamon, re-bound tsuka with shakado-nanako fuchi decorated with a tortoise and a bird in soft metals, horn kashira, circular gilt menuki decorated with dragons, iron tsuba in the form of a coiled dragon, in its black lacquered saya decorated with turtles in mother of pearl, complete with shakado nanako kodzuka decorated with turtles in soft metals.
£350-450
29. A TANTO, 24.5cm hira zukuri blade, details of nakago unavailable, tsuka mounted with copper imitating ito, soft metal manuki and fuchi-kashira, iron tsuba pierced with flowers, in its dark red ishime lacquered saya with shakudo-nanako, kurikata decorated with Samurai in soft metals, with shirimono kodzuka.
£350-450
30. TWO JAPANESE SAYA , both for restoration. (2).
£40-60
31. A JAPANESE KATANA , 70cm Shinto blade with one mekugi-ana signed and dated, in military pattern mounts with chrysanthemum pierced signed iron tsuba, iron fuchi-kashira decorated with foliage and flowerheads in gold and silver, shakudo menuki highlighted with a golden rat, in its military saya, complete with knot.
£600-800
32. A JAPANESE BEECH SWORD STAND OR KATANA-KAKE , for three swords, 35cm high, together with another of ebonised wood for two swords, 34cm high, and two elm vertical stands for one sword each, 66cm and 64cm high respectively. (4) Not illustrated.
£100-200
33. A JAPANESE BRONZE FIGURE OF A WARRIOR ARCHER OR KYUDOKA , standing and drawing his bow, his tachi at this waist, 48cm high over all, on low rectangular wooden plinth. Provenance: The Residual Contents of Thame Park , Phillips, 9th April 1986, lot 1006.
£2,000-3,000
34. A JAPANESE MINIATURE SAMURAI ARMOUR , comprising kabuto with fukigaeshi and shikoro, the do with kusauri, complete with kote, kusazuri, and uwa-obi, mounted on a frame and plinth.
£750-850
35. AN IMPRESSIVE JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE EAGLE , modelled standing, cast foundry mark underneath the tail for Masatsune, on rootwood base, 33.5cm high over all. One leg repaired.
£2,500-3,500
36. A COLLECTION OF LITERATURE ON JAPANESE ARMS AND ARMOUR , comprising Bushido (all nine issues), various exhibition catalogues including The Great Japan Exhibition, To-Ken Society of Great Britain 1968, Japanese Sword Society of New York 1966 and others in English and Japanese. (25) Not illustrated.
£200-400
37. TWO IRON TSUBA , the first 7.5cm chiselled and pierced with an Oni with a sword, soft metal details, the second 6.6cm pierced with a tori and crescent moon, in wood boxes. (2)
£120-160
38. TWO IRON TSUBA , the first 7.5cm inlaid with brass flowers and tendrils, the second 6.7cm of rounded form decorated with an insect and foliage in soft metals, in wood boxes. (2)
£100-150
39. A CIRCULAR IRON SUKASHI TSUBA , pierced with large scrolling hitsu-ana, in wood box. 7.8cm.
£60-80
40. 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
41. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY LUANG PRABANG HOWDAH SWORD, 102.5cm curved broad blade, widening towards the tip and with sword breaker back edge, characteristic hilt of paktong profusely decorated with foliage, flower heads and mythical beasts, the pommel decorated with a seated Budha.
£600-800
42. A TIBETAN PHURBA OR RITUAL DAGGER , 36cm over all length, decorated with mythical beasts and warrior masks, wolf’s head pommel.
£120-140
43. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY CHINESE DOUBLE SWORD, 49.5cm flattened diamond section blades, characteristic brass mounted hilt decorated in the Chinese manner, reeded wooden grips, in its brass mounted cloth wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match. Looseness in the hilts.
£80-120
44. A REBELLION BELT KATANA , the long flexible blade etched with scrolling foliage and calligraphy, together with a Rebellion katana and a rebellion wakizashi, all with saya. (3)
£180-220
45. A REBELLION BELT KATANA , the long flexible blade, together with a Rebellion katana and a rebellion wakizashi, all with saya. (3)
£180-220
46. A LARGE RUSSIAN COSSACK DAGGER , 36cm heavy blade, sharpened for use, characteristic hilt with brass collar with sectional horn and bone grip.
£240-280
47. 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,
£650-750
48. A LARGE 19TH CENTURY CAUCASIAN (CIRCASSIAN) KINDJAL OR DAGGER , 50.75cm fullered blade, incised with a small panel of script and a maker’s panel or signature, characteristic hilt composed of a two-piece riveted horn grip, the former with faceted domed tops, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with white metal finial.
£500-700
49. A REGULATION PATTERN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN SHASKA OR SWORD, 87cm slightly curved fullered blade with various arsenal and maker’s stamps to either side of the forte, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard stamped with regimental markings to the guard, spirally fluted wooden grip, in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£600-700
50. A 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN PRESENTATION SILVER MOUNTED JAMBIYA FOR
A BOY, 13cm curved blade, characteristic white metal mounted hilt decorated with geometric designs, horn grip, in its white metal mounted scabbard decorated to match and with presentation inscription to the back. The grip is possibly composed of rhinoceros horn so please ensure that comply with CITES regulations.
£400-500
51. AN INTERESTING 19TH CENTURY MOROCCAN SMALL KOUMMIYA STYLE
DAGGER OR KNIFE FOR A BOY, 10.75cm sharply curved flattened diamond section reinforced blade, characteristic steel mounted horn grip, in its steel scabbard, the chape with bud-form terminal. The grip is possibly composed of rhinoceros horn so please ensure that comply with CITES regulations.
£150-180
52. A 19TH CENTURY OTTMAN TURKISH
DAGGER , 23.5cm decorated with scrolling foliage and a panel of calligraphy in gold damascene, characteristic white metal hilt chiselled and embossed with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, together with an Indian Peshkabz, the blade decorated with geometric designs, characteristic hilt with brass and horn mounts. Scabbards lacking. (2)
£100-150
53. AN ALGERIAN FLYSSA OR DAGGER , 29.75cm thick blade chiselled with geometric designs and scrolls, highlighted in brass, characteristic hilt with brass pommel and grip, in its wooden scabbard, together with a barong with wooden scabbard and a modern Bhutanese white metal mounted dagger and matching sheath. (2)
£80-120
54. A 19TH CENTURY TURKISH YATAGHAN , 58.75cm curved blade chiselled with a geometric flourish and a panel of calligraphy, together with two further, similar examples, all with grips lacking. (3)
£180-220
55. A LARGE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN CHOPPER , 39cm heavy curved blade chiselled with deer, foliage and wild beasts, steel hilt with bone grips, in its carved wooden scabbard, together with a large jambiya with 45cm sharply curved blade incised with a geometric design to one side in the fuller, characteristic white metal mounted wooden hilt, in its vellum covered wooden scabbard (2)
£180-220
56. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY OTTOMAN SHORT SWORD, 67cm curved blade incised with wavy geometric designs and small star forms, characteristic steel hilt with beaked pommel, together with a shamshir blade with scalloped edge and a further shamshir blade. The last two lacking grips. (3)
£300-400
57. A REBELLION BELT KATANA , the long flexible blade etched with scrolling foliage and calligraphy, together with a Rebellion katana and a rebellion wakizashi, all with saya. (3)
£180-220
58. A REBELLION KATANA , together with two Rebellion wakizashi, all with saya. (3)
£150-200
59. A REBELLION KATANA , together with a Rebellion wakizashi, both with saya. (2)
£100-150
60. A PAIR OF 14-BORE TURKISH OR OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS, 9.25inch four-stage cannon barrels foliate engraved at the breeches, border and scroll engraved locks signed INOAORN and with French cocks, the full stocks profusely inlaid with scrolling silver wire, chiselled white metal mounts, the trigger guards chiselled with scrolls, long-eared butt caps and pierced side plates decorated to match, wooden ramrods. (2) £2,000-3,000
61. JEAN DIDIER DEBUT (1824-1893)
FRENCH , Janissaire, a bronze figure of a Turkish or Ottoman warrior standing holding a kabyle with his hand on his hip, separately cast yataghan and pistol in his belt, the bronze plinth with foundry marks for Debut and Bronze Garanti au Titre, Paris, and with title plaque also inscribed Prix de Rome, 32.5cm high over all.
£3,000-4,000
62. A .650 CALIBRE TURKISH OR OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 8.75inch sighted octagonal barrel, plain lock with ringneck cock, half stocked inlaid with bone and horn flower heads, chequered wooden grip, the butt with lanyard ring, swivel ramrod.
£200-300
63. 19-BORE TURKISH OR OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 9.75inch two-stage barrel with stepped breech, bevelled lock incised with a stylised signature in the European manner, full stock carved with geometric designs, iron mounts to include long-eared butt cap.
£180-220
64. AN 18-BORE TURKISH OR OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL , 12inch three-stage barrel inlaid with strapwork in white metal at the breech, vacant poincon and stylised signature, stepped lock, full stocked with scrolling silver coloured wire inlays, brass mounts, Continental style sideplate, longeared butt cap, false iron ramrod with horn top.
£180-220
65. A .600 CALIBRE CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN PERCUSSION COSSACK SERVICE
PISTOL , 12.5inch sighted barrel retained by threebarrel bands, plain back action lock, ball trigger, full stocked with large bun-shaped butt cap set with a lanyard ring. Liege contract manufacture.
£850-950
66. A SUDANESE CHIEF’S KASKARA BROADSWORD, 90cm heavy blade, silver wrapped grip, in its tooled white metal mounted brown leather scabbard with ornate chape and top mount, and suspension rings to the shoulder strap.
£340-380
67. A GOOD 19TH CENTURY SUDANESE KASKARA OR SWORD, 83.5cm broadsword blade profusely etched with panels of calligraphy to the tip on either side, characteristic hilt with faceted flared crossguard, flattened bun-shaped pommel, crocodile skin wrapped grip, in its crocodile skin scabbard, together with another similar, lacking scabbard. (2)
£250-350
68. A 19TH CENTURY SUDANESE KASKARSA , 89.75cm fullered broadsword blade, characteristic hilt with flattened faceted crossguard flared at the terminals, disc pommel, cord bound grip, in its tooled leather scabbard. Old lot 844 Wallis & Wallis
£80-120
69. A 19TH CENTURY AFRICAN (CONGO) YAKA TRIBE SHORT SWORD, 46cm heavy leaf-shaped blade chiselled with geometric designs, characteristic hilt with twisted wire cage pommel with spike finial, in its hide sheath, together with three Sudanese daggers in their leather sheaths. (4)
£140-180
70. A 19TH CENTURY ABYSSIANIAN SWORD OF SHOTEL , 71cm sickle shaped broad blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic carved wooden hilt, in its hide scabbard, together with four various Ethiopian and Sudanese arm daggers or short swords. (5)
£200-300
71. A GOOD 19TH CENTURY WEST AFRICA (IVORY COAST) BAULE TRIBAL CEREMONIAL SWORD, 35.5cm leaf-shaped blade with stepped forte, punched geometric decoration, carved wooden hilt in its broad fur covered sheath with iron hoop adornments, together with a Kamba tribe short sword with wooden sheath. (2)
£200-300
72. A 19TH CENTURY AFRICAN (CAMEROON) TIKAR BAMILEKE SHORT SWORD, 46cm broad fullered blade with pincer form tip and shaped forte, characteristic carved wooden hilt with eared pommel in its large rectangular hide sheath, together with another of the Shaba Tribe, with wooden sheath and a Tuareg dagger with brass sheath. (3)
£140-180
73. A CONGOLESE NGALA EXECUTIONER’S SWORD OR KNIFE , 40cm multifullered F-shaped crescent blade, characteristic stepped wooden hilt set with brass studs and iron and brass bindings, old lot 1457, Wallis & Wallis, together with two further tribal daggers, one of nimcha form, the other Azande. (3)
£120-180
74. A LATE 19TH CENTURY CONGOLESE AZANDE SICKLE-SWORD OR MAMBELI, 71cm crescent-shaped multi-fullered blade chiselled with geometric designs to one side, the forte pierced and with crescent-shaped protrusion, wooden hilt, together with a South East Saharan throwing knife and two African tourist daggers. (4)
£100-150
75. A 19TH CENTURY CONGOLESE POTO CEREMONIAL SWORD, 46cm characteristic twostage pierced leaf shaped blade chiselled with geometric designs, characteristic carved wooden hilt with globular fur-covered grip, together with a Mondjembo example and a further leaf-shaped African short sword or dagger. (3)
£120-160
76. A LATE 19TH CENTURY CONGOLESE KONDA OR CURRENCY SWORD, 41cm characteristic stepped and spurred blade, copper bound wooden hilt, together with two further Congolese short swords or daggers, one of leaf shape, the wooden hilt with bone pommel, the other of angular form and marked Mongo tribe
£120-140
77. A KAMPILAN MORO OR DYAK SWORD, 30.5inch blade with recurving spur to the tip, characteristic carved wooden hilt with dyed hair decoration, contained in its two-piece wooden scabbard with leather binding.
£300-500
78. TWO DERVISH SPEARS, circa 1880, the first with 43cm barbed head and 182cm over all length, the second with 60cm head and 204cm over all length. (2) By repute brought back from the Battle of Tamai in 1884 by Lt. Colonel Hext, see our auction of Match 2024 for other items from this source.
£150-180
79. A 19TH CENTURY MASAI LION SPEAR , circa 1890, retaining good original blackened finish to the leaf-shaped head and spiked base, together with a Dayak or Naga spear with ribbed haft and hair adornments. (2)
£130-150
80. TWO PHILIPPINES TRIBAL SPEARSIFUGAO PEOPLE , each with 21cm harpoon fom head, mounted on their wooden hafts with rattan bindings to the tops, 153cm over all length. (2)
£100-150
81. 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.
£100-150
82. A ZULU KNOBKERRIE OR CLUB , the large spherical head with 66cm wooden haft with three bands of braided copper binding, together with a further club with snuff indentation to the top and the bottom, an African axe and spear. (4)
£180-220
83. A 19TH CENTURY SUDANESE DEJA
DAGGER , 22cm sharply curved blade with raised medial ridge, characteristic X-form carved wooden hilt, in its white metal mounted leather scabbard, together with another similar, earlier, with hook-shaped blade, in its leather sheath. (2) Latter with chip to one arm of the hilt.
£60-80
84. A 19TH CENTURY FINE QUALITY INDIAN
MUGHAL EMPIRE TULWAR , 73cm pattern welded sharply curved blade, fullered along the back edge, characteristic white metal hilt finely chiselled with panels of scrolling foliage and vines, dished disc pommel with starburst terminal with bud form finial, retaining traces of original gilt highlights.
£2,500-3,000
85. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN
MUGHAL EMPIRE TULWAR , 78.5cm curved blade, possibly wootz, characteristic hilt with domed quillons and D-shaped knuckle guard with bud-form terminal, dished disc pommel with domed top and spherical finial, the whole with good traces of scrolling foliage and flowerhead decoration in gold damascene, in its velvet wrapped wooden scabbard the chape decorated with scrolling foliage and with traces of gilt highlights.
£1,000-1,500
86. AN 18TH CENTURY INDIAN MUGHAL
EMPIRE TULWAR OR SWORD, 80.5cm curved fullered blade struck with a maker’s mark to one side, inlaid in yellow metals with a maker’s mark on the other and paired with an etched panel of calligraphy,
characteristic hilt with domed quillons, D-shaped knuckle guard with bud terminal, dished disc pommel, domed foliate terminal with bud-form finial, the whole decorated with scrolling foliage in silver damascene. The blade appears to be pattern welded.
£800-1,200
87. A 19TH CENTURY INDIAN MUGHAL TULWAR OR SWORD, 79.5cm curved blade incised with a maker’s mark, characteristic hilt with dished disc pommel, domed terminal with spherical finial, the whole decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads within geometric borders in gold damascene.
£800-1,200
88. A 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN PULWAR OR SWORD, 78cm sharply curved blade incised with symmetrical maker’s decorations, characteristic steel hilt with down turned quillons, dish pommel, faceted grip and slight traces of gilt finish.
£200-250
89. A LATE 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN
PULWAR OR SWORD, 79.5cm sharply curved blade etched with calligraphy and scrolling foliage and flowerheads on either side, crudely etched blade, characteristic hilt with down turned quillons of mythical beast form, pierced dish pommel, the whole chiselled with organic and foliate forms.
£100-150
90. A GOOD 19TH CENTURY HIGH STATUS
OTTOMAN EMPIRE SHAMSHIR , 77cm sharply curved clean blade, characteristic hilt with elongated foliate chiselled langets, the flat crossguard with faceted bud-form terminals, two-piece riveted horn grip set with pink coral coloured stones to the tear-form adornments on the pommel, in its steel mounted fishskin wrapped wooden scabbard, the mounts chiselled with foliage to match the hilt, further decorated with pierced white metal mounts decorated with stones to match.
£2,000-3,000
91. A 19TH CENTURY SOUTH INDIAN
TULWAR OR SHAMSHIR , 72cm sharply curved fine wootz damascus blade, characteristic stirrup hilt composed of copper and finely decorated with panels of scrolling foliage and with traces of gilt washed finish.
£700-900
92. A BAHAWALPUR STATE FORCES
OFFICER’S SWORD BY WILKINSON , 80cm curved clipped back blade, serial no. 800, etched with maker’s panel, scrolling foliage, the arms of Nawab Sir Sadiq Mohamma Khan Abbasi the Fifth (Circa 1907), characteristic silver plated hilt incorporating a pierced A, wire bound ribbed wooden grip, in its plated steel scabbard.
£250-350
93. A KHYBER KNIFE , 55cm T-section fullered blade, characteristic brass mounted hilt with ribbed horn grip, contained in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard with large steel chape.
£100-200
94. A 19TH CENTURY PESHKABZ OR DAGGER , Punjab, 21cm blade with armour piercing point, brass mounted multi-layered stone grip with jadeite pommel and lower section.
£290-320
95. A LATE 19TH CENTURY JADE HILTED INDIAN KHANJAR , 22cm double fullered blade with raised medial ridge, decorated with scrolling foliage in yellow metals at the forte, characteristic hilt, the stub crossguard decorated to match, mutton fat jade hilt with red stone “eye”, in its red velvet wrapped wooden sheath.
£400-600
96. AN INDIAN KUKRI, 29.5cm double fullered blade, characteristic wooden hilt, burnt, applied with sheet brass decoration, in its leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match.
£40-60
97. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY INDIAN BENARES DHAL OR SHIELD, 27.5cm diameter steel body with turned rim, four dome bosses, profusely decorated with scrolling vines and leaves, highlighted in white metals on a black enamelled ground, together with another Indian dhal scratch decorated with a courtly procession including elephant and carriages. (2)
£180-220
OR HELMET, the single piece steel skull composed of ribbed panels finely decorated with scrolling foliage within geometric borders in gold damascene, the top with tapering plume holder on a foliate foot, twin plume holders to the front, adjustable nasal bar decorated to match, shaped shot camail of butted links. £1,500-2,000
HELMET, steel skull plate with high steel spike, chainmail head and shoulders covering an exposed face, good original patina over all.
£500-700
100. AN EARLY KULAH KHUD OR HELMET, the two piece helmet composed from a single piece skull with attached lower rim, the latter decorated with a band of foliate panels interspersed with panels of calligraphy, the skull decorated to match and set with a foliate shaped brass top with spirally fluted bud form terminal, adjustable nasal bar, elongated and shaped camail of heavy butted links. Possibly late 17th Century, areas of lamination to the skull.
£3,000-4,000 with form
101. AN EASTERN EUROPEAN OR OTTOMAN HELMET, the single piece thin steel skull with ribbed top drawn up to a geometric point, the shallow skirt decorated with bands of flowers and foliage in gold damascene in the European style, the front with shaped vision aperture, surmounted by a small panel of calligraphy also in gold damascene.
£3,000-4,000
102. A SCARCE LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY QAJAR EMPIRE
PERSIAN DEVIL’S MACE , characteristic head-form top with mouth aperture, eye indentations, nose and curving square section horns, 61cm cylindrical haft with bun-shaped terminal. For a similar example see p.21 3-21 The Richard R. Wagner Collection of Fine Eastern Weapons by Oliver Pinchot.
£400-500
103. A 19TH CENTURY INDO-PERSIAN DEVIL’S HEAD KULAH KHUD OR HELMET the single piece steel skull embossed with eyes and a nose to the front, stretched foliate boss with spear head finial, flanked by two curving horns, fixed pierced nasal bar, tram line decoration above the rim, shaped short camail of butted links.
£650-750
104. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN SULAWESI KALIMANTAN BARONG OR MACHETE , 28cm heavy leaf-shaped blade, the characteristic hilt with long white metal collar and carved wooden pommel.
£100-150
105. A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN BATU LAPAK PEDANG, 42.75cm pamor blade, characteristic carved wooden hilt carved in the form of a mythical beast, in its wooden sheath. The latter bound with black tape.
£140-180
106. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY INDONESIAN JAVA PEDANG LURUS, 40cm slightly curved slender fullered watered steel blade with long clipped back tip, characteristic hilt with white metal collar and wooden grip, the pommel carved in the form of a bird’s head, in its bone and horn inlaid wooden scabbard.
£150-200
107. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN SUMBA ISLAND KLEWANG, 30.5cm pamor blade broadening towards the top, characteristic carved horn hilt, in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with scrolling foliage.
£180-220
108. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN JAVA PEDANG SUDUK OR SHORT SWORD, 34.5cm pamor blade, characteristic white metal hilt with scaled grip and foliate pommel, in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard.
£180-220
109. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN JAVA PEDANG LURUS, 45cm flattened diamond section pamor blade, characteristic embossed white metal hilt decorated with scrolling foliage, in its embossed white metal wrapped wooden scabbard decorated with geometric designs.
£250-350
110. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN SOUTH
NIAS BALATO OR SWORD, 53.5cm clipped back blade, characteristic carved wooden hilt decorated with the figure of a bechu surmounting the head of a makara, in its braided grass bound carved wooden scabbard.
£250-350
111. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN
JAVA PEDANG OR SABET, 50cm pamor blade, characteristic white metal wrapped hilt decorated with scrolling foliage, in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match. Grip slightly loose.
£300-400
112. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN NORTH
SUMATRAN PISO GADING OR SWORD, 38.5cm slender shaped blade, characteristic faceted horn hilt, in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard.
£300-400
113. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN
SUMATRA BATAK ANDAR-ANDAR OR SWORD, 39.5cm slender fullered blade, characteristic hilt with brass collar and carved horn grip and pommel, in its copper wrapped wooden scabbard with embossed and pierced brass decoration.
£400-500
114. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN
SUMBAWA SWORD, 49.5cm slender bold pamor blade with piercings, characteristic carved wooden hilt, in its sparsely carved wooden scabbard.
£280-320
115. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN ALOR
RUGI OR CEREMONIAL SWORD, 58.75cm slender blade with clipped back tip, characteristic carved wooden hilt, the pommel carved with scrolls and with hair tassels to the top and back, in its shaped wooden scabbard with rattan bindings and carved with a face at the throat.
£280-320
116. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN
SUMATRAN RUDUS (PAK-PAK) OR SWORD, 60.75cm blade widening at the tip and with shaped spine at the forte, characteristic horn hilt with pierced slanted pommel and chequered grips, in its open backed carved wooden scabbard decorated with geometric designs.
£220-240
117. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN
KALIMANTAN OR SULAWESI SUNDANG , 51.5cm wavy blade with shaped and flared forte with white metal overlay, characteristic carved wooden hilt with cord bound grip, in its rattan bound wooden scabbard.
£220-240
118. A 19TH CENTURY PEDANG, 50.25cm heavy thick section blade, characteristic wooden hilt with foliate and scale carved pommel, white metal wrapped grip, in its wooden scabbard with four white metal bands or mounts.
£180-220
119. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN
SUMATRAN KALISAN (SUKUL JERING) SWORD, 46cm plain steel blade broadening towards the tip and with shaped forte, characteristic polished horn hilt with flared shaped pommel, in its rattan bound wooden scabbard.
£130-150
120. A 19TH CENTURY INDONESIAN
LOMBOK PEDANG SASAK OR SWORD, 66.4cm recurving heavy fullered blade, characteristic wooden in hilt with scale carved foliate form pommel, brass and white metal mounted grip, its steel and rattan bound wooden scabbard.
£130-150
121. A 19TH CENTURY BALINESE PARANG, 41cm heavy thick set blade foliate shaped at the cutaway forte, characteristic wooden hilt, the pommel chiselled with scrolling foliage, white metal wrapped grip decorated with concentric geometric bands, in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard, the belt stud carved with the head of a mythical beast
£90-110
122. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY INDONESIAN JAVA PEDANG LURUS OR DAGGER , 17.25cm earlier slender pamor blade, characteristic white metal mounted hilt engraved with panels of scrolling foliage, in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match.
£70-90
123. 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. 175cm over all. (2)
£50-100
124. A LATE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH CENTURY INDONESIAN SUMATRAN RENCONG (ACEH) OR DAGGER , 22.5cm recurved slender pamor blade, characteristic fine white metal mounted angled hilt profusely decorated with geometric designs, in its white metal wrapped wooden scabbard profusely decorated with scrolling foliage and flowerheads.
£70-90
125. A SCARCE 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER’S UNDRESS SWORD, 87.cm blade Runkel, decorated with a crowned JR cypher and marked R. Sohlingen on the back edge, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound leather covered grip in an associated steel scabbard. This interesting and rare sword was carried by a British Officer serving in the army of Portugal during the period 1809-1914. After the collapse of the Portuguese army following the French invasion of 1807, the Duke of Wellington appointed the 1st Viscount Beresford as commander. Careful examination of the blade reveals that the original crowned GR cypher was erased and replaced with that of King John VI of Portugal. One of these ‘JR’ marked swords is detailed in The British Cavalry Sword p.72 and illustrated at plates 7.10 to 7.12.
£2,500-3,500
126. A VICTORIAN GENERAL OFFICER’S MAMELUKE , 80cm sharply curved clipped back plain blade, regulation copper gilt hilt with two-piece riveted ivory grips, one discoloured and cracked, in its polished steel scabbard, complete with bullion knot.
£300-400
127. A VERY GOOD 18TH HUSSARS OFFICER’S MAMELUKE , 84cm sharply curved clean blade by Jones, Chalk & Dawson, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned EVIIR cypher, battle honours and regimental badge, the whole retaining its etched matt ground, regulation gilt hilt, the crossguard applied with the regimental badge and motto in white metal, two-piece riveted ivory grips, in its pierced gilt mounted plated scabbard, complete with knot.
£3,000-4,000
128. A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD, 86.25cm fullered blade with spear point, regulation steel hilt with modified disc guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, incised R3 over A42, ribbed wooden grip, in its steel scabbard. Scabbard patinated.
£800-1,200
129. A REPRODUCTION 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 89cm fullered blade with hatchet point, regulation disc hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed leather covered grip, in its steel scabbard.
£100-150
130. A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD, 83.75cm sharply curved fullered blade with an Ordnance stamp and HADLEY on the back edge, regulation steel stirrup hilt marked 14 LD, ribbed wooden grip, in its steel scabbard marked 14 LD over HD27. The 14th Light Dragoons saw extensive action in the Peninsular War at the Second Battle of Porto in 1809, Talavera, Barquilla, Coa River, Fuentes de Onoro, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Villagarcia, Salamanca, Vitoria, Orthez and Toulouse,
before retiring to England. Thereafter they were sent to America and took part in the Battle of New Orleans. Throat screws lacking.
£350-450
131. AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD, 89.25cm slightly curved fullered blade with Ordnance stamps and further large partial crowned cypher, regulation three-bar steel hilt, wire bound leather grip, in its steel scabbard.
£200-300
132. AN 1853 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 89.5cm slightly curved fullered blade with Ordnance stamp, regulation three-bar steel hilt stamped VRB YC over B25, two-piece chequered leather grips, in its steel scabbard.
£200-300
133. AN 1885 CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 85cm curved fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps, regulation steel bowl guard pierced with a Maltese cross, two-piece chequered leather grips.
£80-120
134. A VICTORIAN 15TH KINGS HUSSARS OFFICER’S MAMELUKE , 80cm slightly curved blade with clipped back tip by Hawkes & Co. etched within panels KING’S 15TH HUSSARS, surmounted by crowns within starbursts, further etched with the Royal arms at the forte, regulation, gilt acanthus hilt, two-piece riveted ivory grips, three rivets lacking, in its acanthus and foliate engraved gilt panelled scabbard with black fishskin inserts. One small split to scabbard.
£2,000-3,000
135. OF CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE INTEREST, a presentation heavy cavalry officer’s sword, 89cm slightly curved fullered blade by Buckmaster, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers and 3rd Dn. Gds. further etched with a presentation panel, Presented to Sjt Major Short 4th L.D. by the officer’s and men of the 3rd Dg. in apreciatian of assisance at Balaclava 2nd Feb 1856, regulation pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard, complete with bullion knot. Troop Segeant Major Frederick Short of the 4th Light Dragoons, was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his action during the Charge of the Light Brigade when, upon reaching the Russian guns, he cut
down six of the enemy. By repute gifted to Short at a dinner hosted by the 3rd Dragoons.
£2,500-3,500
136. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY INDIAN CAVALRY OFFICER’S MAMELUKE , 79.5cm sharply curved clipped back broad blade, characteristic steel hilt with square section tapering crossguard with bunshaped terminals, two-piece riveted ivory grips, in its steel scabbard.
£400-600
137. AN EVIIR AIDE-DE-CAMP’S MAMELUKE , 83.5cm curved blade by Hawkes & Co., etched with scrolling foliage and crowned EVIIR cyphers, regulation gilt brass hilt, the crossguard with central crowned ER cyphers, two-piece ivory grips, in its plated steel scabbard with foliate embossed brass mounts.
£400-600
138. A CLEAN EIIR LIFE GUARDS OFFICER’S
SWORD, 95cm fullered blade by Wilkinson, etched with scrolling foliage, battle honours a crowned EIIR cypher and a crowned regimental badge, regulation pierced plated steel hilt with brass adornments, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass mounted plated steel scabbard.
£1,800-2,200
139. AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’
SWORD, 74cm sharply curved blade decorated with foliate sprays, crowned GR cypher and crowned Royal arms, regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a crowned GR cypher, lion’s head pommel, together with a Georgian sabre and a Georgian naval dirk. All lacking grips. (3)
£200-300
140. A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm fullered blade, regulation white metal (paktong) hilt with shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow and urn-form pommel, wire bound grip, together with a Victorian 1822 Pattern Infantry officer’s sword by Wilkinson, serial no. 10852 and a worn 18th century smallsword. £250-350
141. A GOOD 19TH CENTURY CUT STEEL HILTED SMALLSWORD BY DAVIES & SON, 80cm triangular section incurved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms and a maker’s panel, characteristic hilt decorated profusely with faceted studs and garlands of rotating faceted studs, downturned shell guard, urn-shaped pommel, faceted grip, chain guard, in its steel mounted leather scabbard.
£300-400
142. A SCARCE 1908 PATTERN CAVALRY
TROOPER’S SWORD TO THE INNS OF COURT REGIMENT, 88.5cm fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps and dated 1912 and 1915, regulation steel bowl guard stamped INN. CT. 209, composition ergonomic grip, in its steel scabbard, stamped to match.
£200-300
143. A 1912 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 88.5cm clean blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 55006, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal Arms, crowned GVR cyphers and laurel wreaths, regulation plated bowl guard, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard.
£250-350
144. A VICTORIAN OFFICER’S MAMELUKE , 76cm curved fullered earlier blade decorated with panels of foliage, stands of arms and a classical figure, characteristic copper gilt hilt with two-piece riveted ivory grips, in its embossed brass mounted steel scabbard. Throat lacking and damage to grips.
£200-300
145. AN 1857 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEERS
OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm curved fullered blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 18289 for 1872, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs and title, crowned VR cypher and owners crest and initials SICUT OLIVA VIRENS - H.D.O. regulation foliate pierced brass hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard. Captain Henry Dacres Olivier listed as Assistant Engineer - 1st Grade - Bombay in 1885, retired as Colonel in 1906. On a tangent - Olivier was a very keen footballer and took part in and received a medal for his participation in the third ever FA Cup Final in 1874.
£350-450
146. AN 1857 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEERS
OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 10868 for 1860, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs and title, crowned VR cypher and owner’s crest an eagle and chicks in a nest, regulation brass hilt pierced with scrolling foliage, wire bound fishskin grip, in its brass scabbard.
£350-450
147. AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 74.5cm blade signed Osborn & Gunby Sword Cutlers to His Majesty Warranted, etched and gilt with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, the Royal arms and crowned GR cypher, against a blued ground, regulation copper gilt hilt with lion’s head pommel, the knuckle guard with GR cypher, wire bound leather covered grip, in its engraved copper gilt mounted scabbard. Small tear to scabbard leather.
£1,400-1,800
148. AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, broad 82.5cm blade signed Cooper & Banks Warranted, etched and gilt with scrolls, the Royal arms, crowned GR cypher, stands of arms, and the figure of Britannia, against a blued ground, copper gilt hilt with lion’s head pommel, the knuckle guard with GR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. The blade is of similar proportions to the 1796 Light Cavalry sabre, probably indicating that this sword was for a mounted infantry officer.
£1,400-1,800
149. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S FIVE-BALL SPADROON , 82cm flattened diamond section fullered blade decorated with stands of arms, Royal arms and in the fuller FOR MY COUNTRY & KING, traces of gilt highlights, characteristic steel hilt, the D-shaped knuckle bow and looping side guard with five-ball decoration, faceted urn pommel, reeded hollow ivory grip, in its steel mounted leather scabbard.
£500-700
150. 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.
£380-420
151. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SABRE , 81cm curved fullered blade, double edged towards the tip, decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned GR cypher
and crowned Royal arms, traces of gilt decoration to the forte, maker’s name of Runkel on the back edge, regulation copper stirrup hilt with lion’s mask pommel, wire bound ribbed wooden grip, in its steel scabbard.
£380-420
152. AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, 70cm sharply curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, crossed lances with Union flags, crowned GR cypher and crowned Royal arms, regulation pierced brass hilt, the D-shaped knuckle guard with crowned GR cypher, lion’s head pommel, wire bound leather grip, hilt apart and grip worn, together with a steel hilted Georgian sabre with similarly decorated blade, both lacking scabbards. (2)
£300-400
153. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SABRE , 83cm curved fullered blade decorated with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, crowned GR cypher and crowned Royal arms, regulation copper gilt stirrup hilt with bold lion’s head pommel, chequered hollow ivory grip, in its a steel trooper’s scabbard, throat lacking.
£300-400
154. 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 and is believed to be the only known example.
£750-850
155. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S MAMELUKE , 84.75cm pipe-backed blade with spear point, etched with talismanic imagery and calligraphy on a false damascus ground, characteristic hilt with tapering faceted crossguard with bun-shaped terminals, grips lacking.
£150-250
156. A GEORGIAN OFFICER’S SABRE , 72cm curved blade decorated with talismanic symbols and mythical beasts, gilt stirrup hilt with looping side guard, in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard with maker’s panel for Knubley, complete with suspension clips, grip lacking, together with another Georgian sabre with bullion knot lacking grip and scabbard. (2
£250-350
157. A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD, 84cm sharply curved grey stained blade by Runckel, sharpened for use and struck with an Ordnance stamp, regulation steel stirrup hilt, plain wooden grip, back strap lacking, in its steel scabbard.
£200-300
158. AN 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 78cm Indian trophy blade c.1800, retaining most of its original bright polish, the brass hilt decorated with crossed sword and baton, two-piece ivory grips (cracks), in its brass scabbard.
£400-600
159. 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 80th 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.
£350-450
160. A ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, 81cm blade by Woods of London, etched with scrolling foliage and regimental motifs, regulation plated threebar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its field service scabbard, complete with knot. Grey staining to blade.
£100-150
161. A SCARCE WILKINSON SWORD HANDKERCHIEF CUTTER , 83.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with a maker’s panel and HANDKERCHIEF CUTTER, characteristic brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard and ribbed fishskin grip. A very rare sword and for another example by Wilkinson see IX.1487 in the Royal Armouries for an example with a variant hilt.
£300-400
162. AN 1821 PATTERN PRESENTATION
CAVALRY SWORD, 90.5cm fullered blade by REEVES GREAVES & CO.etched with scrolling foliage, roses, a stand of arms, a cavalry officer on horseback and the presentation inscription PRESENTED BY CAPTAIN ADDERLEY TO SERGEANT WILLIAM COOPER AS FIRST PRIZE IN SWORD EXERCISE 6TH TROOP WARWICKSHIRE YEOMANRY CAVALRY, regulation steel three-bar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard. It is possible that this is the same Adderley that served with a contingent of the Warwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry at Gallipoli.
£350-450º
163. A SCARCE DEPUTY LIEUTENANT’S COURT SWORD BY WILKINSON , 84cm flattened diamond section blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 24366 for 1881, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher’s, maker’s panel and owner’s crest and motto, regulation gilt hilt with shell guard, applied with a crowned VR cypher, D-shaped knuckle bow, crown pommel, wire bound grip, in its engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, complete with bullion knot. Record shows this sword was completed on the 25th of April 1881 for Lt. Colonel W.P. Beresford MD.
£200-300
SWORD, 72cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage and stands of arms, regulation brass stirrup hilt, lion’s head pommel, worn wire bound fishskin grip. Scabbard lacking.
£80-120
167. A VICTORIAN GRENADIER GUARDS OFFICER’S LEVEE SWORD, 83cm fullered blade etched with crowned regimental badge, crowned VR cypher and regimental battle honours, makers panel for E. Smith, regulation pierced steel gothic hilt incorporating the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard, complete with knot.
164. A SCARCE CASE FOR A PRESENTATION SWORD, the red silk and velvet lined case, constructed from wood and leather covered, to take a half basket sword of 102cm length, cloth hinges and pivoting closure hooks. Worn.
£100-150
165. A FRENCH CUIRASSIER’S SCABBARD, 100cm long. Side rings missing.
£200-220
166. A FIRST WAR PERIOD TURKISH OTTOMAN EMPIRE INFANTRY OFFICER’S
£300-400
168. AN EARLY VICTORIAN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 73cm pipe backed blade with spear point, traces of etched decoration to include crowned fouled anchor, regulation copper gilt gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the top mount with scarce double suspension loops and clips.
£150-200
169. AN 1854 PATTERN GRENADIER GUARDS
OFFICER’S SWORD TO LIEUTENANT GENERAL
PHILIP SMITH CB , 81cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 5966 for 1855, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned flaming grenade, battle honours to INKERMANN, crowned VR cypher and crowned owner’s crest, motto - TENNAX IN FIDE and initials PS, regulation pierced Gothic hilt incorporating a flaming grenade, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard.
£350-450
170. A WORCESTER VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY
OFFICER’S SWORD, 83cm fullered blade by Hawkes & Co, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental title and motifs and a crowned VR cypher within a thistle wreath, regulation steel three-bar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard, complete with knot, together with a worn 1895 Pattern Infantry officer’s levee sword and scabbard. (2)
£180-220
171. A VICTORIAN WARWICKSHIRE
VOLUNTEER RIFLES SPECIAL PATTERN
OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm curved fullered blade by reeves etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR
cyphers, strung bugle horns and regimental title, regulation part-pierced steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, in its steel scabbard. Generally showing its age and tip re-shaped.
£150-250
172. A GEORGIAN STIRRUP HILTED NAVAL SWORD, 82cm fullered blade by Drury & Son, etched with stands of arms, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation copper stirrup hilt, the langets engraved with fouled anchors, stepped pommel, wire bound black fishskin grip, complete with its worn knot, together with another similar with lion’s head pommel, lacking grip. (2)
£180-220
173. A GOOD COPY OF A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S FIVE-BALL SPADROON , plain blade, the brass hilt with white plastic grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, together with a good copy of an 1805 pattern naval officer’s sword with ribbed plastic grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. (2)
£180-220
174. A GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK OF BATTLE OF THE NILE INTEREST, 35cm sharply curved fullered blade with traces of etched decoration to include a stand of arms and a maker’s panel for Gill, grey stained, the pierced copper gilt guard with inset oak leaf spray, later Nile commemorative brass crocodile grip, in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s panel to match. See lot 139, Charles Miller Ltd, 1st November 2022, sold for £5000.
£3,000-5,000
175. A SCARCE 1803 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 78.5cm curved fullered blade double edged towards the tip, regulation pierced copper gilt hilt incorporating a crowned laurel wreath with centred fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, chequered ivory grip, in its silver gilt mounted leather scabbard, hallmarks rubbed, maker’s mark GT, complete with worn knot. Scabbard leather replaced. £800-1,200
176. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY PRESENTATION QUALITY SWORD BY JOSPEH REDDELL , 81.5cm pipe backed blade with spear point, partially etched with scrolling foliage, a crest and maker’s name, ornate gilt stirrup hilt decorated with acanthus and laurel and a stand of arms, bold lion’s head pommel, chequered hollow ivory grip, in its engraved copper gilt scabbard, the upper mount with maker’s panel. Lower portion of scabbard with repair and associated chape. An old label suggests that this was the sword of Captain William George Rutherford RN but the last time this sword came to market, no such label accompanied it.
£400-600
177. A VICTORIAN NAVAL ADMIRAL’S SWORD, 79.6cm flattened diamond section blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 31237 for 1892, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation gilt brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, decorated with bands of oak leaves and a maker’s panel, bullion knot. Retains all of its original polish and matt grey ground, repair to scabbard leather.
£180-220
178. A CLEAN GVIR ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm clean blade by Gieves etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned GVIR cypher, retaining all its etched grey ground, 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 knot.
£250-350
179. AN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 77cm pipe backed blade by Prosser, etched with a crowned fouled anchor and the Royal arms,
regulation copper gilt hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor and with bold lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip. Scabbard lacking.
£150-200
180. A GVIR ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK , 45.75cm blade by Gieves, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor, crowned Royal arms and crowned GVIR cypher, regulation gilt hilt, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved gilt brass mounted leather scabbard, the top mount engraved JOHN J. GRESSON, complete with knot. Lieutenant John Jardine Gresson of HMS Janus was listed as missing presumed killed on the 26th of January 1944 when his ship. HMS Janus, was sunk off the coast of Anzio, Italy.
£200-300
181. A GVR NAVAL OFFICER’S DIRK , 46cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned GVR cypher, regulation copper gilt hilt, lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot.
£150-200
182. A VICTORIAN NAVAL MIDSHIPMAN’S DIRK , 45.5cm blade by Gieve, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned VR cypher, edge nicks and a few stains, regulation brass hilt with lion’s head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with owner’s initials CHP, complete with later bullion knot.
£150-250
183. AN 1804 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS AND SCABBARD, 74.5cm blade by HADLEY, stamped with a crown over GR to either side, an inspector’s stamp and the rack number 25, regulation figure of eight hilt with chequered iron grip, in its scarce Ordnance marked brass mounted leather scabbard complete with frog.
£600-800
184. A GOOD COPY OF AN 1804 PATTERN NAVAL CUTLASS, the blade with various spurious Ordnance stamps, black painted figure of eight hilt with chequered iron grip, together with a good copy of a Georgian naval dirk with ribbed white plastic grip. (2)
£180-220
185. 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.
£600-900
186. A 19TH CENTURY ROYAL NAVAL BOARDING AXE , 6cm broad head, 18.5cm to the fluke, the mounting straps secured by rivets, one side with later Ordnance stamp, shaped wooden haft with Ordnance brand and copper rack tablet, together with a further axe, the head marked Gilpin. (2)
£80-120
187. 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
188. A GOOD VICTORIAN NAVAL FLAG OFFICER OR ADMIRAL’S SWORD BELT, the back leather body with bullion borders and oak leaf and acorn decoration, gilt laurel wreath clasp with central crowned fouled anchor surmounting a laurel wreath, the two suspension straps decorated to match and with gilt acanthus buckles and brass sprung clips.
£80-120
189. A SCARCE GEORGIAN NAVAL SWORD BELT PROBABLY FOR A MIDSHIPMAN, the plain black leather belt with gilt serpent clasp and lion’s mask bosses, gilt lion’s mask junction bosses, the suspension straps with lion’s mask buckles and spring clips.
£150-250
190. A SCARCE GEORGIAN NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD BELT, the black leather belt with silver wire border and wavy line decoration, gilt serpent clasp with gilt lion’s mask bosses, gilt lion’s mask junction bosses, the suspension straps with gilt buckles decorated to match. Some wear to leather in places.
£200-300
191. AN OAK AND COPPER PLAQUE MADE FROM MATERIAL FROM HMS FOUDROYANT, the oak frame with central embossed copper plaque depicting HMS Foudroyant surmounted by the crowned Royal arms flanked by two shields LAUNCHED PLYMOUTH 1795 and WRECKED BLACKPOOL 1897, the whole within a border of roses, banner form MADE FROM THE OLD FOUDROYANT, the reverse with applied certificate dated 16th of June 1897 - Fletcher’s Antique Furniture & the Foudroyant Company. 28.5cm x 37.5cm.
£180-220
192. A 22-BORE FLINTLOCK SILVER MOUNTED OFFICER’S PISTOL TO CAPTAIN THOMAS FOLEY ESQUIRE ROYAL NAVY, 9inch sighted octagonal brass barrel engraved J. HARDING, BOROUGH - LONDON. THOMAS FOLEY ESQUIRE CAPTAIN RN on the top flat, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed J. HARDING and engraved with a flash behind the pan and a small stand of arms under the bolt, full stocked with chequered wooden grip, hallmarked silver trigger guard London 1798 and with maker’s mark MB (Moses Brent), horn topped wooden ramrod. Sir Thomas Foley GCB joined the Royal Navy in 1770 serving in the West Indies, Cape St Vincent and Gibraltar and then The Battle of Saintes. He served as Flag-Captain during the French Revolutionary War then was assigned to HMS Goliath under Nelson’s command in the Mediterranean. It was at the Battle of the Nile that HMS Goliath played an important role in securing victory for Nelson by manoeuvring between the French fleet and the shore, a move that encouraged four ships to follow and was pivotal in deciding the action. After that point Foley’s position as one of Nelson’s “Band of Brothers” was firmly secured. Neat repair to fore-end.
£800-1,200
193. A BRONZED METAL BUST OF ADMIRAL LORD NELSON , inscribed Fredericks to reverse, on plinth, 33cm high over all, together with a Nelson Society plaster reproduction of the death mask of Nelson, limited edition no. 012 of 350, on oak mount, 30.5cm high over all. (2)
£100-200
194. A BRONZED SPELTER MODEL FIGUREHEAD OF H.M.S. GLADIATOR , 22.5cm high, together with a further model figurehead of H.M.S. Hastings, the ebonised plinth bearing commemorative plaque, 18.5cm high. (2)
£40-60
195. A 19TH CENTURY STYLE FIRE BUCKET OF HMS VICTORY INETEREST, the leather body with copper plated rivets and mounts, the black painted body with partial VICTORY over GR over 18XX. Probably a commemorative piece from 1905 or later.
£80-120
196. A LATE 18TH OR EARLY 19TH CENTURY WAR DEPARTMENT GUNNER’S POWDER HORN OR FLASK , the polished horn body branded WD beneath an arrow, the brass nozzle with sprung top, wooden base with turned stopper, the former painted QD5 and incised 1*6.
£150-250
197. OF ADMIRAL LORD NELSON AND HMS VICTORY INTEREST, a turned wooden bowl set with a medallion bearing the profile bust of Admiral Lord Nelson, the front applied with a plaque MADE FROM THE ORIGINAL TIMBER AND COPPER SHEATHING OF HMS VICTORY, a weighted desk ornament to HMS Victory together with a number of turned wooden small barrels for other ships, Terrible, Cornwall, Victory, Worcester, Elizabeth, Warspite, Ganges and Valiant. (9)
£100-150
198. ANTHONY CARDEN AFTER ROBERT KER PORTER , bust length portrait of Admiral Sir William Sidney Smith in naval uniform, surmounting a scene from the defence of Acre, coloured engraving, 21.5 x 41cm sight size, framed and glazed. The portrait commissioned by John Spencer Smith of his brother William Sidney Smith.
£40-60
199. ADMIRAL SIR WILLIAM SIDNEY SMITH SIGNED LETTER AND MEDALLION , the framed and glazed letter gifting the copper medallion to a female friend in memento of old times & young folks, dated 19th October 1830, set with an engraving of the medal and an example of said medal. The medal was struck to commemorate Admiral Sir William Sidney Smith’s promotion to Flag Rank. £200-300
200. A PAIR OF WATERCOLOURS BY LIEUTENANT W.R. KENNEDY R.N. (EXH. CIRCA 1900), “Capture of “La Loire” by H.M.S. Anson, Capt. Durham, Oct 18th 1798”, together with its companion “Capture of L’Immortalité, Oct 20th 1798 by H.M.S. Fishguard. Capt. T.B. Martin”, signed, watercolour, titled on mount, 24.5 x 34.5cm. (2) £400-600
and foxing). The Battle of Boston Harbour was fought on 1st June 1813 and resulted in H.M.S. Shannon commanded by Captain Philip Broke capturing U.S.S.
201. ENGLISH SCHOOL (EARLY 19TH CENTURY), H.M.S. Shannon with U.S.S. Chesapeake approaching, another ship beyond, watercolour, 53 x 40cm, gilt frame and glazed. (Some fading
Chesapeake captained by Captain James Lawrence, as part of the War of 1812 between Great Britain and the United States.
£200-400
202. THE ORIGINAL GRANT OF ARMS TO SIR WILLIAM SIDNEY SMITH FOR HIS MILITARY AND NAVAL ACTION AT ACRE , awarded for “great ability, zeal, courage, energy and perseverance manifested by him
upon divers occasions, and more especially, of his able and highly distinguished conduct in the defence of the town of St Jean d’Acre in Syria against the French forces in the months of March, April and May 1799” dated 1803. Framed and glazed. The unsuccessful siege of Acre by the French forces was a signal loss to Napoleon’s campaign in Egypt and was impressed upon him by the defending Ottoman troops under the Royal Naval command of Sir William Sidney Smith.
£800-1,200
203. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FRENCH MINIATURE PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG
WOMAN , bust length and wearing a white dress, watercolour, 5cm tondo, ebonised and gilt frame, the reverse with contemporary indistinct inscription in ink that the miniature was found in the cabin of French brig of war captured by H.M.S. Rhin, Captain Charles Malcolm, in the harbour of Courageux (Corrijou, Brittany) near Brest, 14th July 1815, together with a further miniature 19th Century watercolour of two flagships who battled on 1st June 1794 inscribed Ri. Charlotte and Le Montagne, modern inscription verso that this was also taken at Corrijou in 1815, and two modern miniature portrait prints of Nelson. The first captured four weeks after the defeat of France by Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo (4)
£200-300
204. A BRASS TAMPION TO HMS HOOD, the cast brass plate with roped border and central bird and anchor motif on a painted black ground, mounted on a stepped bakelite plinth. HMS Hood was an admiral class battlecruiser that was sunk by German fire on the 24th May 1941 during the Battle of the Denmark Strait.
£300-400
205. A TAMPION FOR THE FRENCH SUBMARINE LE REDOUTABLE , the cast bronze body decorated with an eagle, anchor and submarine, mounted on a wooden plinth.
£80-120
206. 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.
£100-150
207. OF H.M.S. BOUNTY INTEREST: TWO NAILS AND A SECTION OF COPPER SHEETING FROM THE HULL , mounted on a wooden plinth applied with a plaque HMS BOUNTY PITCAIRN, together with a copy of a letter from Keith Evans Vice President of The 1805 Club and Master of the Knights of Trafalgar detailing their descent to him and original gift of them to a Mr Ingram who was a steward on the ship SS Lycaon which visited Pitcairn Island on the 28th March 1942 to deliver supplies.
£200-300
208. RELIC OF HMS THE ROYAL GEORGE , True Stories of HMS Royal George, published in 1841, by Henry Slight, the jacket of wood from the ship, together with a tobacco box made from the wood of HMS Royal George, now missing its inset plaque and a large bronze or copper pin from HMS Association, the flagship of Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell. (3) £100-150
209. MODERN NELSON SOUVENIRS, comprising a commemorative Horatia Nelson christening cup and a set of miniature Trafalgar swords, boxed, an Admiral Lord Nelson paperweight and a small framed print of the death of Nelson. (4) £80-120
210. NAUTICAL RELATED SIGNS, an enamelled suspended sign Military and Nautical Antiques t:01745 591805 (Trafalgar, coloured enamels on tin, steel pendant frame. £80-120
211. OF WATERLOO INTEREST: HENRY PERCY (1785-1825), marine watercolour of boats off a coastline, signed and dated June 19th 1805, 14 x 24.5cm, mounted but unframed.
£50-80
212. A VICTORIAN MARINE POLICE OR CUSTOMS SWORD, 62cm straight, clean, fullered blade, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed fishskin grip, in its push button released brass mounted leather scabbard. £180-220
213. AN AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD UNITED STATES PATTERN 1841 NAVAL CUTLASS, 53.25cm flattened diamond section leaf shaped clean blade stamped Mass and U.S.N. 1842, regulation brass hilt with half-bowl guard, cushion-shaped pommel stamped with an eagle on either side, scaled brass grip.
£350-450
214. THE SHIPS BLUNDERBUSS OF THE SMUGGLING LUGGER THE BLUE EYED MAID, 27.5inch four-stage brass barrel with ringturned flared muzzle, bevelled flint lock signed LACY & Co, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt plate tang engraved BLUE EYED MAID, brass swivel mount, steel ramrod. The London Gazette Tuesday January 14th 1823 - Notice is hereby given that an account of the proceeds received arising from the seizure of the smuggling lugger Blue Eyed Maid, taken by His Majesty’s sloop Gannet, the 22nd March 1822, will be lodged in 54
the Registry of the High Court of Admiralty, pursuant to Act of Parliament. Thomas Collier, John Irving, Agents. A list of the contents confiscated is believed to still reside in the High Court of Admiralty records at the National Archives and that the letters of a DaviesCook of Owston - 3rd Earl of Kingston - pertaining to the receiving of the vessel the Blue Eyed Maid and the prevention of its “sawing up” - August and October 1822 -held by the National Archives at Doncaster. £8,000-10,000
215. AN 18TH CENTURY NAVAL (?) 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, either representative of Charles II or a Roman Emperor, natural stag’s horn grip. See page 25 Naval Swords by Annis for an image of a painting of Admiral Benbow carrying an almost identical sword. Quillon lacking.
£350-450
216. 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.
£450-550
217. A VICTORIAN ROYAL NAVAL RESERVE OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm slightly curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned RNR over a fouled anchor and the Royal arms, regulation gilt brass hilt with crowned RNR and fouled anchor, bold lion’s head pommel, ribbed fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard.
£280-320
218. A GVIR ROYAL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, 80cm clean blade by Gieves, etched with scrolling oak leaves and ropes, GVIR cypher and crowned fouled anchor on a matt grey ground, regulation gilt brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard engraved with the owner’s name J. H. M. G. LANG RN, lion’s head pommel, white fishskin grip, in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with belt, straps and knot.
£250-350
219. A PRUSSIAN FREDERICK THE GREAT PERIOD DRAGOON’S SWORD, 85cm blade bearing trace of Prussian eagle acceptance stamp, unit numbered 17 on the quillon, brass hilt with eagle’s head pommel, replaced grip. See Me Fecit Potsdam by Windsheimer, 2001, pp.377-396, plats 417-492 for some of the many variations of this sword.
£850-950
220. 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. Circa 1740-1760. Rare to find with its original scabbard.
£750-850
221. 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. A scarce sword carried by Prussian Artillery officers during the Napoleonic campaign and at Waterloo.
£400-500
222. A PRUSSIAN FRIEDRICH THE GREAT PERIOD GRENADIER’S SWORD, c.1760, 64cm curved blade etched to each side with crowned FWR, brass hilt.
£300-400
223. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN SABRE , 86cm sharply curved damascus blade decorated with scrolling foliage and stands of arms and makers name Henckels of Solingen, all highlighted in gilt, copper gilt five-bar hilt, associated backstrap of brass and with lion’s head pommel, chequered wooden grip.
£250-350
224. A SCARCE FRENCH FIRST EMPIRE MODEL 1800 CONSULAR GUARD HORSE
ARTILLERY SABRE , 87.5cm sharply curved blade struck with two poincons to one side, marked along the back edge M. FURE. DU KLINGENTHAL COULAUX FRERES, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard terminating in a downturned
quillon with stepped terminal, stamped with a V over BOUTET, stepped pommel, wire bound leather grip, contained in its panelled brass scabbard with leather covered wooden inserts. A very rare sword circa 1800-1804. The poincons are as follows; M for Mouton (1798-1809) and B for Beaumaretz (1803-1807)
£2,500-3,500
225. AN 18TH CENTURY PRUSSIAN CUIRASSIERS OFFICER’S DRESS SWORD, 73cm blade inscribed Pro Gloria et Patria to one side and Pro Rege Prussia to the other, gilt brass Rococo hilt. See Me Fecit Potzdam pages 362 and 363, nos. 372 and 375, Type II.
£750-850
226. A PRUSSIAN MODEL 1716 INFANTRYMAN’S SHORT SWORD, 60cm blade, some wear, the brass hilt with D-shaped guard and shell guard, rounded pommel, in its brass mounted black leather scabbard, chape lacking.
£280-320
227. A SCARCE FRENCH AN IX GENDARMERIE D’ARMEE OR HEAVY CAVALRY SWORD, 96.25cm blade with hatchet point, regulation steel four-bar hilt stamped C 69 over 1, wire bound leather covered grip, in its steel scabbard.
£800-1,200
228. A FRENCH CUIRASSIER’S SWORD, 98.75inch double fullered blade, manufactured in Klingenthal and dated 18XX (?), regulation four-bar brass hilt, stamped 236 and with two partial poincon, wooden grip in its pitted steel scabbard.
£600-800
229. A COMPOSITE SOUTH AMERICAN OFFICER’S SWORD, 79cm flattened diamond section blade by Blamey of London, etched with scrolling foliage and crowned VR cyphers, characteristic gilt hilt, the D-shaped knuckle guard decorated with a star at the mid-point, worn wire grip, in its tooled gilt leather scabbard, together with a worn French Infantry officer’s sword. The former possibly Chilean. (2)
£180-220
230. AN 18TH CENTURY SLOTTED HILT
CAVALRY SWORD, 89.75cm fullered double fullered blade, characteristic slotted hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed leather covered grip. Typical of the sort of sword carried by American forces during the American War of Independence. Some losses to grip leather.
£400-500
231. AN AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD
MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABRE , 89cm curved fullered blade stamped US CEW 1865 and with a maker’s mark MANSFIELD & LAMB FORESTDALE RI, regulation brass three-bar hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, wire bound leather grip, in its steel scabbard. Light surface grime to the blade but plenty of original polish.
£200-300
232. A REPRODUCTION FRENCH NAVAL GARDE IMPERIAL SABRE , 72cm sharply curved blade with clipped back tip and etched with naval motifs and regimental title, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£100-150
233. A FIRST WAR PERIOD TURKISH OFFICER’S SIDEARM , 40cm flattened diamond section blade engraved at the forte with script and a further mark to the other side, regulation brass hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed wooden grip, in its anodised steel scabbard, dent, complete with frog.
£150-200
234. A CONTINENTAL NAVAL SWORD, 77cm fullered blade, regulation brass hilt with shell guard the fore engraved with a fouled anchor, D-shaped knuckle bow, ovoid pommel, wire bound ribbed horn grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£250-350
235. A FRENCH INFANTRYMAN’S SIDEARM , 48.5cm flattened diamond section leaf-shaped blade, regulation brass gladius hilt, numbered to its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£100-150
236. 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.
£400-500
237. A GERMAN NOBLEMAN’S SILVER HILTED SMALLSWORD, 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. One shellguard with small period repair.
£400-500
238. 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.
£250-350
239. AN 18TH CENTURY WHITE METAL HILTED SMALLSWORD, 82cm triangular section incurved blade, characteristic white metal hilt with upturned shell guard with roped borders, D-shaped knuckle guard and ovoid pommel decorated to match, wire bound grip.
£200-300
240. AN 18TH CENTURY CHISELLED STEEL HILTED SMALLSWORD, 67.5cm colichemarde blade decorated with strapwork, characteristic hilt, the upturned shell guard pierced and chiselled with scrolling vines, D-shaped knuckle guard chiselled with chevrons and scrolling foliage, the pierced pommel chiselled and pierced with foliage and vines, silver wire bound grip.
£180-220
241. AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN PAPPENHEIMER RAPIER , 90cm flattened diamond section blade, the ricasso retaining part of its original leather covering and bearing the maker’s stamp for Johannes Wundes of Solingen, characteristic with faceted quillons with flared terminals, the fore guard composed of two looping bars and a circular pierced inner guard, the rear guard composed of three looping bars, D-shaped knuckle guard with two scroll supports, large spherical pommel, partial wire binding to the wooden grip. Johannes Wundes circa 1625-1650. For a fine rapier bearing a similar mark to the ricasso see Victoria and Albert Museum Accession Number M.941921.
£400-600
242. AN EARLY 18TH CENTURY SPANISH OFFICER’S RAPIER , 100.5cm flattened diamond section blade incised with a panel of wriggle work interspersed with dots and with cross form terminals on either side, characteristic hilt with deep bowl guard with turned rim, some perforation, elongated quillons flaring to the ring turned terminals. D-shaped knuckle guard with ring turned terminal and midpoint, flattened
hexagonal pommel brass wire bound wooden grip with turk’s heads.
£400-500
243. A NORTH EUROPEAN CAVALRY SWORD OR RAPIER , 96.5cm sharply curved fullered blade, the basket hilt composed of scrolling flattened bars, weighted pommel, slender cord bound grip.
£600-700
244. 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
245. A 17 TH CENTURY EUROPEAN SWORD BLADE , 74.5cm slender broad sword blade, incised with a partial running wolf emblem and FERARA, possibly from a Mortuary sword or short rapier.
£150-250
246. AN 18TH CENTURY BRASS HILTED HANGER , 59cm double fullered blade decorated with circular stampings in the form of flowers and with traces of yellow metal inlay, characteristic brass hilt with shell guard cast with a cherub, D-shaped knuckle bow, natural stag’s horn grip, in its leather scabbard with brass gelt hook. Quillon lacking.
£350-450
247. A MID 18TH CENTURY FRENCH
HUNTING HANGER , 54.75cm flattened diamond section double fullered blade stamped Klingenthal to one side of the forte, characteristic brass hilt decorated with a boar’s head and dog’s head terminals to the crossguard, segmented brass pommel, fourpiece polished horn grip, in its brass mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard.
£400-600
248. A REPRODUCTION SPANISH RAPIER IN THE EARLY 17 TH CENTURY MANNER , 97cm flattened diamond section blade etched with scrolling foliage on the ricasso, characteristic swept hilt composed of twisted bars, D-shaped knuckle guard with scroll supports, reeded pommel, wire bound grip,
in its steel mounted leather scabbard, together with a reproduction romantic dagger in the classical manner. (2)
£100-150
249. AN 18TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL HUNTING HANGER , 50.5cm blade decorated with a crowned CR cypher, shortened from a large blade, later carved wooden hilt in the Black Forest fashion, shell guard, hoof quillons, Boar’s head pommel, together with a Continental infantryman’s hanger. (2)
£80-120
250. A WILLIAM AND MARY GRENADIER OFFICER’S PLUG BAYONET, 28.5cm blade deeply stamped with London maker’s mark for John Hathaway, gilded brass crossguard engraved with flowers, gilded brass turned pommel, horn grip. The star mark was assigned by the LCC to John Hathaway on 26th September 1689. See Royal Armouries object number X.1626
£750-850
251. A SPANISH PLUG BAYONET, c.1800, 12cm diamond section tapering blade, brass mounted and bone inlaid hilt.
£90-110
252. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN PRESENTATION HUNTING CUTLASS OR HIRSCHFANGER , 35.5cm blade etched with hunting scenes and equipment, and maker marked for Adolph Schwartz of Hannover on the spine, acorn decorated stag’s horn grip, characteristic brass hilt with hoof quillons, reeded pommel with acorn finial, natural stag’s horn grip applied with three brass acorns, shell guard, in its brass mounted leather scabbard with companion knife, the top mount with presentation inscription, W. Betels 26 Jun 1905.
£500-700
253. AN IMPERIAL GERMAN HUNTING CUTLASS OR HIRSCHFANGER , 40.5cm blade etched with hunting scenes and maker’s stamp of Henckels, Solingen, characteristic steel hilt with natural stag’s horn grip, in its leather wrapped steel mounted
scabbard, the top mount bearing inscription with owner’s name Charles Ulmer, Wisch/Elsuss, bi-knife lacking.
£300-400
254. AN 18TH CENTURY HUNTING CUTLASS OR HIRSCHFANGER DAGGER , 52cm fullered blade with double edged tip, etched with scrolling foliage, a wild boar and a stag, characteristic hilt with scroll pierced shell guard, stepped brass pommel decorated with hunting scenes, natural stag’s horn grip. Circa 1750.
£250-300
255. A LATE 16TH OR EARLY 17 TH CENTURY GERMAN EXPORT RAPIER FOR THE SPANISH MARKET, 92.5cm flattened diamond section fullered blade incised ENRIQUE COEL EN ALEMANIA, characteristic Spanish Military hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow, large shell-form side guard united by a scrolling S-bar, spherical pommel, reeded wooden grip. Heinrich Koel manufactured blades for export between 1550 and 1580.
£1,000-1,500
256. A 14TH CENTURY SWORD OF WAR OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XIIA CIRCA 1325-1375, 89.9cm fullered broadsword blade inlaid to one side in copper alloy with a maker’s mark, characteristic hilt with tapering square section iron guard, slender tang of hand and a half size, chamfered wheel pommel of bronze with stepped pyramidical tang button. While bearing similarities to the noted group of swords from the Arsenal at Alexandria, the inlay to the blade on this sword is more similar to that found on examples from the South German area of Passau. Generally in conserved excavated condition. See item 28 Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000 to 1550ADA Private Collection by David Petty.
£6,000-7,000
257. AN EARLY 14TH CENTURY SWORD OF WAR OF OAKESHOTT TYPE XIIA CIRCA 13001350, 90cm fullered broadsword blade inlaid to one side in white metal with a flower, a circular form and a stylised running wolf, characteristic hilt with slightly down turned tapering square section iron guard, slender, almost straight, tang of hand and a half size, chamfered octagonal pommel inlaid in white metal to the front and rear face with a looped cross, pyramidical tang button. The inlays to the blade, in particular the wolf or beast are typical indicators of a South German origin. The octagonal pommel began to emerge in the 13th Century but became more widely adopted in the 14th Century as seen on some of the best European swords from the Arsenal at Alexandria. Generally in conserved excavated condition. See item 23 Gothic to Medieval Swords and Helmets 1000 to 1550AD A Private Collection by David Petty.
£6,000-7,000
258. A 10TH /11TH CENTURY VIKING ERA
SWORD OF PETERSEN TYPE R , 75.75cm broad fullered blade, characteristic hilt with down turned guard tapering towards the ends, these flared and inlaid in white metal with interlocking double ribbons, the pommel of five graduated lobes seated on the upturned upper guard and secured thus by two rivets seated beneath, the whole decorated to match. See items 2 and 43 in Viking Era Swords by David Petty and Robert Hill. Excavated but conserved condition with a few areas of live rust to the pommel.
£10,000-15,000
259. A LATE 16TH CENTURY SOUTH GERMAN
NUREMBERG INFANTRY HALF-ARMOUR , the burgonet with single-piece hammered skull with raised roped comp and drawn out to a shaped peak with raised medial ridge, turned roped edge and struck with a partial stamp, hinged cheek defences with shallow flared skirts and turned and roped edges, the flared neck guard decorated to match, the breast plate with raised medial ridge drawn down to a pronounced peak just above the waist, short flared skirt with three
lame lower skirt, the arm and neck apertures with turned thick roped edges, struck with a clear stamp beneath the neck, the shaped back plate decorated to match with the addition of tramline decoration, twolame skirt, seven-lame articulated tassets the lower shaped and with roped edge. Circa 1580, see pg 469 Haandskydevaabens Bedommelse by Johan F Stockel Vol II.
£6,000-8,000
260. A 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD BREASTPLATE , the heavy plate with raised medial ridge drawn down to a shallow peak, short flared skirt, turned neck and arm apertures, the whole with fine tramline decoration to the borders, pivoting S form shoulder strap hooks. Good hammered finish to the reverse. Good original patina.
£1,200-1,400
261. 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.
£600-800
262. A PAIR OF 17 TH CENTURY ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD PIKEMAN’S TASSETS, each tasset composed of two lames, each with turned gulleyed edge, central flared rib formation, the left and right edges with fluted domed rivet decoration, the lower edges with broad gulley decorated with the circular forms of fluted domed rivets, keyhole and pivoting hook fixings. A good quality pair of tassets for an NCO or an Officer.
£1,500-2,000
263. A PAIR OF 17 TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN GAUNTLETS, each cuff drawn out to a point and with turned and roped apertures and shallow gulleys lined with domed rivets, the articulated hand defence composed of five lames, the knuckle defence with raised roped ridge, between them four complete finger defences composed from leathered plates. (2)
£1,200-1,400
264. A 15TH CENTURY NORTH GERMAN MAIL SHIRT, the upper thigh length body composed of alternate rows of riveted and hammer welded links, flared for horseback, long tapered sleeves, remnant leather cuffs detached but present. Sourced from Wallis & Wallis in 1979 and believed to have originated from Rhodes.
£2,000-3,000
265. A 16TH CENTURY NORTH EUROPEAN MAIL SHIRT, composed of rows of riveted links and rows of smaller butted links, full length sleeves. Led patch repairs and various losses.
£1,000-1,500
266. 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.
£700-800
267. A MONTAGE OF LATE 19TH CENTURY CAST IRON ARMOUR , comprising breast plate of peasecod form decorated with Classical battle scenes, complete with wooden mounting block and an assemblage of cast iron weapons.
£350-450
268. AN EARLY 17 TH CENTURY ITALIAN CABASET, raised from a single plate with polished finish, distinct medial ridge rising to a pear stalk finial, brim with turned edge.
£500-600
269. A REPRODUCTION ENGLISH CIVIL WAR
STYLE LOBSTER POT OR HELMET, single piece spun steel skull with pivoting peak and three-bar face guard, pierced ear defences, four lame neck guard.
£80-120
270. 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.
£300-400
271. A 17 TH CENTURY WELSH BILL HOOK , 33cm over all with crescented face and rear fluke, folded collar.
£150-250
272. A FINE ITALIAN PRIMING FLASK , the iron body finely applied with chased brass ornaments on a Classical theme, to include cherubs, profile busts of warriors, foliage, flower heads, the whole within roped borders and with a central cameo on either side of a courtly gentleman and a courtly lady.
£350-450
273. A MEDIEVAL SINGLE HANDED OR HAND AND A HALF SWORD, 87cm fullered broadsword blade, characteristic hilt with slightly tapering rectangular section crossguard, almond form pommel, later leather covered wooden grip. Circa 1150. Excavated condition. See pages 80-88 The Sword in the Age of Chivalry by Oakeshott for a discussion upon swords with this form of pommel.
Provenance:
Czerny’s - Lot 647 December 2013
£2,000-3,000
274. A FINE EXAMPLE OF A POINGNARD OR PONIARD DAGGER IN THE 15TH OR 16TH CENTURY STYLE , 26cm octagonal burnished thrusting blade, characteristic hilt with steel foliate guard, faceted gilt spherical pommel decorated with flowerheads, the grip decorated to match.
£500-600
275. AN 11-BORE GERMAN WHEEL-LOCK RIFLE , 29.25inch sighted octagonal barrel, plain lock, set trigger, full stock with carved horn mounts, the butt with sliding patchbox cover, horn-topped wooden ramrod.
£1,200-1,400
276. A RARE PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY ROYAL FORESETER’S CEREMONIAL HALBERDS, each with 29cm flattened diamond section leaf-shaped head etched with a demi-lion crest and motto on a rubbed blued ground and stamped WILLIAM GARNETT 1843, barbed axe faces with down turned flukes, mounted on their ribbon bound wooden hafts with tassel ornaments. 253cm over all. William Garnett 1782-1842, JP and Master Forester of Her Majesty’s Forest of Bleasdale. (2) £600-700
277. A PAIR OF 28-BORE FLINTLOCK SCOTTISH ALL STEEL BELT PISTOLS BY NAIRN, 8.75inch four-stage brass barrels with faceted muzzles and engraved with bands of foliage, bevelled locks signed NAIRN, full steel stocks decorated to match and with ram’s horn butts with integral prickers, button triggers, turned steel ramrods. One cock probably replaced.
£4,000-6,000
278. AN 18TH CENTURY BASKET HILTED BACKSWORD, 79cm double fullered blade, characteristic hilt composed of flattened bars united by spade and circular pierced junction plates, large oval ring filler, extended rear guard, the whole united at a ring beneath the incised bun-shaped pommel, wire bound fishskin grip. Period damage to the hilt.
£1,000-1,500
279. A SCARCE 25-BORE
FLINTLOCK SCOTTISH
REGIMENTAL SERVICE PISTOL THE 42ND REGIMENT OF FOOT OR BLACK WATCH, 7inch sighted barrel with Birmingham proof marks and maker’s stamp for Waters, plain stepped lock, full brass stock with ram’s horn butt, button trigger, belt hook mounted on the left side, button topped ramrod.
£4,000-5,000
280. AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROAD SWORD TO THE 42ND REGIMENT OF FOOT OR BLACK WATCH, 81cm broad sword blade with short central fuller incised ANDRIA FERARA and incised with further geometric designs, characteristic hilt composed of thick flattened bars united by a ring beneath the bun-shaped pommel, the front of the basket applied with a large gilt brass figure of St Andrew bearing a saltire, chamois backed velvet liner, wire bound fishskin grip.
£5,000-6,000
281. A 17 TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BEAKNOSED RIBBON HILTED BROADSWORD, 87cm triple fullered broad blade, 4.7cm at its widest, characteristic sheet metal hilt composed of broad bars united by S forms and Saltire-forms, extended rear guard, the top seated into a slot in the bunshaped pommel, plain wooden grip. See page 73 for a sword with a similar pommel, residing in Dean Castle, Kilmarnock, British Basket-Hilted Swords by Cyril Mazansky.
£2,500-3,500
282. A 17 TH CENTURY SCOTTISH THINBARRED BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD, 85cm fullered blade, 4.5cm at its widest, characteristic hilt composed of slender flattened rounded bars united by X-bars with central round plate, looping fore-guard, rear guard, the whole seated in a slot beneath the bunshaped pommel incised with a saltire, wooden grip. A similar example resides in the Marischal Museum, see page 81 British Basket-Hilted Swords by Cyril Mazansky. See Culloden, The Swords and the Sorrows, pg 45 figure 1:46.
£1,400-1,800
283. AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BASKET
HILTED BACK SWORD, 91cm double fullered blade, characteristic hilt composed of flattened rounded bars united by stylised heart-pierced junction plates, looping fore-guard, rear guard, the whole fixed to a ring beneath the conical pommel, ribbed fishskin grip. Steep conical pommels of this form are typically associated with the 42nd Regiment of foot or Black Watch. £800-1,200
284. A VICTORIAN SCOTTISH OFFICER’S DIRK TO THE HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY, 28.5cm clean double fullered blade with faceted back edge, decorated with thistles, regimental badges and motifs, maker’s panel for WILLIAM ALEXANDER & SON GLASGOW, regulation gilt mounted hilt decorated with thistles, the pommel set with a faceted orange stone, carved basket weave wooden grip set with yellow metal studs, in its gilt mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard, the former decorated with thistles and the throat applied with the regimental badge, complete with a companion bi-knife and fork. Blade retains virtually all of its original polish, one grey stain, the knife and fork retaining more gilt to the mounts.
£1,300-1,500
285. A SCARCE TRANSVAAL SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS OFFICER’S DIRK , 28.5cm double fullered blade with faceted back edge, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with carved basketweave wooden grip, the pommel cap embossed with the regimental badge, white metal mounted leather wrapped wooden scabbard decorated to match, complete with companion knife and fork. Generally worn, spring clip lacking from fork.
£800-1,200
286. A 25-BORE FLINTLOCK ALL STEEL SCOTTISH MILITARY BELT PISTOL BY BISSELL TO THE ROYAL HIGHLAND REGIMENT, 7.9inch barrel engraved RHR, Birmingham proof marks, border engraved lock signed BISSELL, ball trigger, belt hook mounted on the left side, full steel stock with ramshorn butt, engraved with a foliate panel on either side and with integral pricker, turned metal ramrod. Isaac Bissell, Birmingham 1745-1780.
£1,500-2,500
287. BOOKS: ANCIENT SCOTTISH WEAPONS A SERIES OF DRAWINGS BY THE LATE JAMES DRUMMOND no.343 of 500 copies, with introduction and descriptive notes by Joseph Anderson, colour plates, large folio, 1881, printed by George Waterston and Sons, Edinburgh & London, together with Scottish Highlands - Highland Clans and Regiments, vols 1-8, Fullerton & Co. (9)
£300-400
288. A CASED PAIR OF 25-BORE SCOTTISH FLINTLOCK FIFLED TRAVELLING PISTOLS BY FINDLAY OF PAISLEY, 6inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels engraved PAISLEY, gold lined breeches, border and foliate engraved barrel tangs decorated with a shield bearing a saltire, platinum lined touch holes, border engraved stepped and bolted locks decorated with a flash behind the pan and at the tail, set with gold poincon stamped FINDLAY, full stocked with steel mounts, the trigger guards decorated with a shield bearing a saltire and with pineapple finials, slender chequered bagshaped wooden butts, horn topped wooden ramrods, contained in their green baize lined oak case, complete with red leather covered three-way flask, bullet mould, turnscrew, loading mallet, cleaning rod, chamois leather patch roll, complete with key.
£3,000-4,000
289. A SCOTTISH OTTER MASK SPORRAN , the folding mask, accessing a pouch, tooled and stitched leather backing stamped R.W. FORSYTH LTD HIGHLAND ACCESSORY MAKER GLASGOW, EDINBURGH & LONDON, 19cm at its widest point. £800-1,200
290. A SCOTTISH LOWLAND DAGGER , 25cm flattened diamond section blade, recurved guard with disc terminals, carved bone handle decorated with a leaf, brass pommel.
£200-300
291. A RARE PRE-FIRST WORLD WAR ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS OFFICER’S SWORD, 82.5cm clean blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 43534, etched with scrolling thistles, Royal Warrant, figure of St Andrew and a saltire and the regimental title and badge, regulation pierced plated steel regimental hilt decorated with thistles and the regimental badge and title, further mounted with its cross-bar guard of correct pattern, in its field service scabbard, bun-shaped pommel lacking.
£1,000-1,500
292. A RARE EARLY VICTORIAN SCOTTISH BOWIE KNIFE , 31cm clipped back blade, double edged towards the tip, stamped at the forte HILLIARD & SON EDINBURGH, characteristic hilt with recurved guard and two-piece riveted chequered horn grip, in its nickel mounted leather wrapped wooden sheath. Hilliard & Son Edinburgh, c.1840 Cutler and Surgical Instrument Maker to the Queen, 7 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh.
£500-700
293. A 19TH CENTURY SCOTTISH BARON’S BULLION AIGULETTE , two large braided bullion trips with white metal finials, the large oval crest boss composed of concentric bands of braided cloth and bullion borders, central bullion crest on a red cloth ground surmounting the motto DENIQUE COPIUM, that of the Melville Clan, together with a Royal Company of Archers sash or belt. (2)
£200-300
294. A LARGE PEWTER MOUNTED POWDER HORN , the natural horn body with mounts decorated with thistles and roses, the top decorated with a crowned figure holding a key and a sword above the inscription ATHOLE (Atholl), 35cm approx.
£400-600
295. AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH POWDER HORN , the flattened horn body carved with Celtic strapwork to the front, wooden base plug, braided cord suspension strap.
£600-800
296. A RARE 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH WHITE METAL MOUNTED DIRK , 32.5cm double fullered blade with clipped-back tip, stamped MARSHALL PERTH, the companion knife stamped to match, characteristic serpent carved wooden grip with white metal mounts, the open work pommel mounted with a cairngorm stone, in its white metal mounted scabbard decorated with thistles. Walter Marshall started his business in Perth in 1773, see p.262 Scottish Arms Makers by Charles E. Whitelaw. A similar blued and gilt example by John Bell of Perth was sold in these rooms for £6,550, lot 74, March 14th 2017.
£2,500-3,500
297. AN EXHIBITION QUALITY SCOTTISH SILVER MOUNTED SGIAN DUBH, 8.7cm blade with faceted back edge, etched BEST SHEAR STEEL SHEFFIELD, the white metal mounted hilt in the form of a thistle and applied with a gold coloured Masonic badge, Citrine faceted grip and pommel, in its hallmarked silver mounted leather sheath, the mounts decorated with Celtic strapwork and dragons. See front cover and p.41, The Sgian Dubh by Malcolm FerrisLay. Hallmarked Edinburgh 1916 and maker marked for Henry Tatton and retailer’s stamp for Anderson & Sons.
£1,000-1,500
298. AN 18TH CENTURY AND LATER SCOTTISH DIRK , 30.5cm 18th Century blade, cut down from a sword, characteristic brass mounted hilt with carved Celtic knot-work wooden grip, basketweave extremities, the pommel cap engraved with the owner’s initials RB.
£300-400
299. AN 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH DIRK BLADE , 33.5cm flattened diamond section blade cut down from a sword, incised with the running wolf emblem to either side and dated 1741, later cast white resin hilt decorated with knotwork, castellated pommel button.
£600-800
300. A .570 CALIBRE TRAFALGAR PERIOD
FLINTLOCK LONG SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 12.25inch barrel, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, full stocked with various stamps and dated 1805, regulation brass mounts, steel belt hook mounted on the left side, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£1,000-1,500
301. A VERY RARE .56 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK EAST INDIA COMPANY BAKER’S PATTERN SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 12inch barrel, stepped and bevelled lock stamped with the rampant lion motif and an Inspector’s mark beneath the pan, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, belt hook mounted on the left side, brass topped wooden ramrod. This scarce pistol differs from the two previous versions with the addition of Baker’s bevelled lock, a collared ramrod pipe but most distinctively it lacks the carved apron in the stock behind the barrel tang and neither does it have a carved teardrop to the stock behind the lock. The lack of carved collar and apron on the stock are unique to this model. See page 313 of Volume II Smallarms of the East India Company 1600-1856 by David Harding for specifications and an illustration showing the unique nature of the stock. Only partial records of manufacture exist but 1,000 (used) examples were shipped in 1829 and a further batch of 300 shipped to Bombay in 1836. The condition of this piece would suggest that this is one of the examples sent to Bombay on the 11th October 1836.
£1,500-2,500
302. A BRACE OF .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK
HEAVY CAVALRY PISTOLS, 9inch barrels, border engraved locks signed WOOLLEY SARGANT & FAIRFAX and stamped WARRANTED across the tails, full stocks with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guards stamped 9 & 10 respectively, iron ramrods. (2)
£1,000-1,500
303. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND
PATTERN 2ND TYPE SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch blacked barrel stamped with a crown on the tang, stepped colour hardened lock stamped with a crown over VR and TOWER across the tail, Inspector’s stamp beneath the pan, full stock with various Ordnance stamps, regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod. Small split to right side of fore-end.
£500-700
304. 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.
£250-350
305. AN M1777 FLINTLOCK CAVALRY PISTOL , 7.5inch barrel, brass frame marked Maubeuge, steel barrel and belt hook. 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
306. 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
307. A 22-BORE BELGIAN FLINTLOCK 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.
£250-350
308. A WORN .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK BELGIAN SEA SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel, bevelled lock, full stocked with regulation brass mounts. Parts lacking and butt split.
£80-100
309. 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.
£250-350
310. 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.
£250-350
311. A .680 CALIBRE AUSTRIAN FLINTLOCK MODEL 1798 SERVICE PISTOL , 10inch sighted barrel stamped JW and with Belgian proof at the breech, stepped lock stamped 852 and with Inspector’s stamp at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, steel ramrod.
£250-350
312. A .680 CALIBRE AUSTRIAN FLINTLOCK
MODEL 1798 SERVICE PISTOL , 10inch sighted barrel stamped ANNA OSTERLEIN and with Belgian proof at the breech, stepped lock stamped 852 and with Inspector’s stamp at the tail, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the butt with lanyard ring, steel ramrod.
£250-350
313. 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 right side of the stock set with a white metal escutcheon engraved GB - RN.
£700-900
314. 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.
£600-800
315. A CONTINENTAL 54-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION TRAVELLING OR OFFICER’S PISTOL, 7inch sighted barrels, border and scroll engraved back action locks, half stocked with border and scroll engraved brass mounts, vine carved grip, the butt with trap, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£180-220
316. A .650 CALIBRE EAST INDIA COMPANY SHORT CAVALRY OR LIGHT DRAGOON FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL , 9inch barrel with various proof and inspector’s stamps at the breech, border engraved lock stamped with the rampant lion emblem, dated 1808 at the tail and with inspector’s stamp under the pan, full stocked with EIC and supplier’s stamps, regulation brass mounts, wooden ramrod. See page 288, Small Arms of the East India Company 1600-1856 by Harding for details of this 1808-1811 model.
£1,500-2,500
317. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK NEW LAND PATTERN SERVICE PISTOL TO THE 16TH LIGHT DRAGOONS, 9inch barrel incised D+XVI, border engraved lock stamped with a crown over GR, TOWER across the tail and struck with an Inspector’s mark beneath the pan, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, the trigger guard incised D 16, the sideplate engraved to the NOTTS YEOMANRY, swivel ramrod. The 16th Light Dragoons (later the 16th Queen’s Lancers), joined the Duke of Wellington’s army in the Peninsular War in 1809, fighting at Porto, Talavera, Ciudad Rodrigo, Bussaco, Sabugal, Fuentes de Onoro, Salamanca, Burgos, Vitoria, San Sebastian, Nivelle and Nive. It also took an important part at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, initially being instrumental in supporting the Heavy Brigade who were in difficulty, and later in the day charging four times with the light cavalry to secure the defeat of the French army.
£800-1,200
318. A 20-BORE FLINTLOCK QUEEN-ANNE
TRAVELLING OR COACHING PISTOL BY WILSON , 5inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrel with maker’s stamp and proofs to the breech, border engraved bevelled lock decorated with scrolls at the tail and signed WILSON, half stocked with border and foliate engraved steel mounts.
£600-800
319. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY TOMLINSON , 9inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrel engraved LONDON, border engraved stepped lock decorated with a foliate flourish at the tail and signed TOMLINSON, full stocked with brass mounts, the border engraved trigger guard decorated with a foliate flourish and with pineapple finial, vacant white metal escutcheon, wooden ramrod.
£400-600
320. A 32-BORE PERCUSSION HOLSTER PISTOL BY SOLLOM , 9inch sighted octagonal damascus barrel with platinum lined breech, border and scroll engraved back action lock signed SOLLOM, full stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard with stylised pineapple finial, chequered grips, swivel ramrod.
£380-420
321. A DEACTIVATED 9MM BERETTA 92F, 12.3cm barrel, the left side of the frame stamped with the maker’s details, chequered plastic grips, serial no. X16A652, EU spec certificate.
£80-120
322. A 90-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY EGG, 1.6inch turn-off octagonal barrel, scallop engraved at the muzzle and breech, border and scroll engraved action signed D. EGG LONDON, sliding safety, folding trigger, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt with white metal escutcheon and butt cap, the former with initials. Lower tang screw lacking.
£180-220
323. A PAIR OF 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, 3inch turn-off barrels, border and scroll engraved actions, folding triggers. chequered bag-shaped wooden butts.
£120-140
324. A 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , border engraved action decorated with stands of arms, sliding safety, slab-sided wooden butt, together with a worn brass framed percussion pocket pistol. Action at fault on latter and spring weak on former. (2)
£100-150
325. AN 80-BORE CONTINENTAL DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL , 3.25inch sighted octagonal barrels, plain boxlock brass action, bag-shaped wooden butt.
£100-150
326. A 19TH CENTURY GERMAN SPRINGGUN PISTOL , retaining much of its original blued finish, incomplete, 20.5cm long over all.
£130-180
327. A 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL FOR RESTORATION , 1.25inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with a stand of arms and signed H. SMITH, LONDON. Disassembled, grips lacking and other sundry parts.
£70-90
328. A FINE QUALITY CASED PAIR OF 22-BORE GOLD INLAID FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS BY H.W. MORTIMER , 10inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels engraved LONDON GUN MAKERS TO HIS MAJESTY, gold lined muzzles and fore-sights, gold lined breeches decorated with flowers of the Union and H.W. MORTIMER & CO. in scroll banner form, the tangs inlaid in gold with a stand of arms and a laurel spray, stepped and bolted locks signed H.W. Mortimer & Co., gold lined touch holes, gold lined rain-proof pans, roller frizzens, traces of original case colour, half stocked
with chequered wooden grips, vacant white metal shield-shaped escutcheons, the butts carved with the characteristic Mortimer swirl, spur trigger guards with set triggers decorated with stands of arms and with pineapple finials and retaining about 40% original blue, in their green baize lined mahogany case complete with red leather covered three-way flask, cleaning rod, powder measure, oil bottle, bullet mould, chamois ball bag and Morocco leather flint roll, the lid with maker’s trade label for H.W. Mortimer, Son & T, Mortimer. £8,000-12,000
329. A CASED PAIR OF 32-BORE FLINTLOCK
DUELLING
PISTOLS
BY JOHN MANTON, 10.5inch sighted browned damascus octagonal barrels engraved MANTON LONDON, gold lined breeches, border engraved stepped and bolted locks signed MANTON, roller frizzens, border engraved steels, gold lined touch-holes, full stocked with slab-sided wooden butts, border engraved steel mounts, the trigger guards decorated with stands of arms and pineapple finials, horn topped wooden ramrods, in
their green baize lined mahogany case complete with red leather covered three-way powder flask, oil bottle, spring clamp, bullet mould, cleaning rod, the lid with maker’s trade label. Faded re-brown to barrels, traces of case colour to locks, circa 1785. Ivory lifters on compartment lids. Please ensure you comply with all CITES laws. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference UA2942P6. £5,000-7,000
330. A CASED PAIR OF 28-BORE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY JOHN MANTON , 8inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels, inlaid in gold MANTON LONDON, colour hardened gold lined breeches, border engraved bolted locks signed MANTON, rain-proof pans, roller frizzens, border engraved steels, gold lined touch holes, French cocks, full varnished stocks with chequered grips, gold escutcheons engraved with a W, border engraved trigger guards serial no. 4042, decorated with stands of arms and pineapple finials, brass topped wooden ramrods, in their green baize lined mahogany case, the lid engraved with the owner’s name G.H. Woods, complete with a lacquered three-way flask, bullet mould and cleaning rod, complete with case key, the lid with maker’s trade label. Compartment lids with bone lifters and keyhole escutcheon of bone.
£10,000-15,000
331. AN EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF PERCUSSION DUELLING PISTOLS BY LANCASTER , 9.75inch original browned damascus octagonal barrels engraved Bond St London, gold lined case colour hardened breeches decorated with scrolling foliage to match the colour hardened tangs, case colour hardened border and scroll engraved locks and hammers, safety bolts and platinum vents, half stocked with finely chequered varnished grips, border and scroll engraved blued spur trigger guards decorated with
scrolling foliage and pineapple finials, set triggers, steel topped ramrods, in a green baize re-lined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories to include lacquered three-way flask. A virtually mint pair of pistols with one small area of minor wood loss to the front of one lock. Ivory lifters on compartment lids. Please ensure you comply with all CITES laws. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference YXKJCC2L. £4,000-6,000
332. A CASED PAIR OF 40-BORE PERCUSSION TARGET PISTOLS BY JOSEPH
LANG , 9.75inch sighted browned damascus octagonal barrels engraved I. LANG HAYMARKET LONDON, platinum lined colour hardened breeches and tangs, border and scroll engraved bolted locks signed I. LANG, platinum vents, half stocked with chequered raked butts, border and scroll engraved blued trigger guards, set triggers, in a green baize lined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories, the lid with copy trade label. Ivory lifters on compartment lids. Please ensure you comply with all CITES laws. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference FVTA5J9T.
£2,000-3,000
333. A CASED PAIR OF .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION OFFICER’S OR TRAVELLING PISTOLS BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, 5.25inch sighted browned damascus octagonal barrels engraved WESTLEY RICHARDS 170 NEW BOND ST LONDON, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened breeches and tangs, border and scroll engraved bolted locks signed WESTLEY RICHARDS, traces of colour, platinum vents, full varnished stocks with border and scroll engraved steel mounts with traces of original blued finish, brass topped wooden ramrods, in their green baize lined mahogany case complete with flask, mould, cleaning rod, turnscrew, brush and complete with key, the lid with maker’s trade label. Generally crisp condition with good traces of original colour. The compartment lids with turned bone lifters.
£1,800-2,200
334. A CASED PAIR OF 15-BORE FLINTLOCK
DUELLING PISTOLS BY WILLIAM PARKER , 10inch sighted re-browned octagonal barrels signed W. PARKER HOLBORN LONDON, stepped and bolted locks signed W. PARKER, roller frizzens, border engraved steels, gold lined touch holes, set triggers, full stocked with chequered slab-sided wooden butts, the spur trigger guards decorated with stands of arms and pineapple finials, in their green baize lined mahogany case complete with cleaning rod, flask, mould and turnscrew, the lid with maker’s trade label.
£4,000-6,000
335. A CASED PAIR OF 20-BORE FLINTLOCK
DUELLING PISTOLS BY CHARLES MOORE , 9inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels engraved Regent Circus PICCADILLY, platinum lined case colour hardened breeches with platinum lined touch holes and inset with maker’s poincon to match, border and scroll engraved bolted locks signed C. MOORE LONDON, rainproof pans, half stocked with chequered grips, horn fore-end caps, border and scroll engraved blued trigger guards with pineapple finials, white metal escutcheons engraved with the a crest of a goat or antelope, brass topped wooden ramrods, in a green cloth lined mahogany case, the lid with eagle crest to the escutcheon, complete with flask, mould, cleaning rod, key to the case etc.
£4,000-6,000
336. AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK QUEEN ANNE HOLSTER PISTOL BY BARBAR , 8inch three-stage barrel engraved LONDINI on the top of the breech, border engraved bevelled lock scratch engraved BARBAR, full stock scallop carved around the barrel tang, ornate white metal mounts, stand of
arms escutcheon decorated with a mermaid crest, the long-eared butt cap chiselled with scrolling foliage and Green Man masks with a floral finial, the openwork side plate decorated to match and engraved with the owner’s initials CB, horn topped wooden ramrod. £400-600
337. AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK OVER AND UNDER COACHING PISTOL BY GRIFFIN , 10inch sighted barrels, border and foliate engraved breeches engraved BOND STREET LONDON in scroll banner form to the front, border engraved bevelled locks with external springs and signed GRIFFIN across the tails, half stock, scallop carved about the barrel tang, teardrop carved behind the locks, flared wooden butt cut for a shoulder stock and with longeared butt cap, vacant rococo escutcheon, the trigger guard decorated with a rococo scroll, iron ramrod. Circa 1750. Back of butt chipped and repaired.
£4,000-6,000
338. A 22-BORE SILVER MOUNTED FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY BARBAR , 8inch sighted two-stage barrel engraved BARBAR LONDON on the top flat, border and scroll engraved lock signed BARBAR, full stock, scallop carved about the barrel tang, hallmarked silver grotesque mask butt cap, openwork strap side plate, the trigger guard decorated with a foliate flourish and with acorn finial, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£1,000-1,500
339. A PAIR OF 22-BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS BY TURVEY, 11.4inch reeded barrels, border engraved bevelled locks signed W.TURVEY, full stocks with brass mounts, rococo and green man escutcheons engraved with crests in the form of a swan with splayed wings, log eared butt caps with grotesque masks, pierced rococo side plates, the trigger guards engraved with a foliate motif, brass tipped wooden ramrods. William Turvey circa 1740. (2) £1,500-2,500
340. A SCARCE PAIR OF 40-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK SILVER MOUNTED BRASS COACHING OR TRAVELLING PISTOLS, 4.5inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrels numbered 1 through to 4 on the underside of the breeches, border and scroll engraved actions signed CLARKE LONDON, pan slides mounted on the left side, sliding trigger guard safeties, bag-shaped wooden grips with flared butts, these mounted with foliate embossed hallmarked silver caps. (2)
£1,500-2,500
341. AN 18-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED SPANISH MIQUELET LOCK COACHING OR OFFICER’S PISTOL BY GABIOLA , 7.5inch sighted blued barrels marked EN EIBAR D. HERRADS. decorated with a scroll flourish to the breeches, highlighted in gilt, set with gold maker’s poincon for Per Francisco Gabiola, border engraved burnished steel locks decorated with a foliate flourish at the tails and set with gold maker’s poincon to match, foliate chiselled cocks, full stocked, border carved about the burnished steel mounts, the trigger guard with foliate finial and border chiselled with gilt highlighted flourish, the butt cap decorated to match, chequered wooden grip, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£2,500-3,500
342. A PAIR OF 40-BORE PERCUSSION
RIFLED OFFICER’S PISTOLS BY I. G. SAUER , 7inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrels inlaid in white metal I.G. SAUER. IN SUHL. platinum lined case colour hardened breech, white metal blade fore-sights, border and scroll engraved colour hardened locks,
converted from flintlock and retaining their frizzen springs, set triggers, full stocked with chevron and foliate engraved white metal mounts, each stepped Continental butt numbered 536, chequered grips, horn fore-ends and horn topped wooden ramrods.
£1,200-1,400
343. A PAIR OF 22-BORE FLINTLOCK QUEEN ANNE COACHING OR TRAVELLING PISTOLS BY COLLUMBELL , 5.4inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrels signed COLLUMBELL to the underside of the breeches, border engraved actions, flared wooden butts, scallop carved around the tangs, white metal rococo escutcheons, pierced stand of arms side plates, caps lacking. David Collumbell 1712-1761, King Street Westminster and Queen Street Grosvenor. One butt with small crack to right of barrel tang.
£850-950
344. A 70-BORE FLINTLOCK RIFLED QUEEN ANNE POCKET OR TRAVELLING PISTOL , 2.2inch two-stage turn-off cannon barrel, border engraved stepped lock decorated with a foliate flourish at the tail, half stock foliate carved about the iron mounts, long eared butt cap, the terminal decorated with the bust of a Roman nobleman.
£300-400
345. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK QUEEN ANNE POCKET PISTOL BY ALLEN OF POOLE , 2.75inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, border and foliate engraved signed action, flared wooden bolt with remains of scrolling silver wire inlay, silver grotesque mask butt cap hallmarked Birmingham 1786 and with maker’s mark of Charles Freeth.
£350-400
346. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK TINDER LIGHTER , foliate scroll engraved brass action, the candle holder mounted on the left side, slab sided wooden butt.
£100-200
347. A 50-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY SPEAR OF LONDON, 3.25inch three-stage turn-off cannon barrel, border and scroll engraved signed brass action, sliding safety, brass trigger guard, flared wooden butt inlaid with scrolling wire, grotesque mask white metal butt cap.
£300-400
348. A .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK SERVICE PISTOL BY RIGBY, 5inch damascus barrel, stepped lock stamped RIGBY, full stock with fish-tail butt, regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod.
£400-600
349. AN 18-BORE IRISH FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL BY RIGBY & SON, 3.8inch sighted damascus barrel, border engraved stepped and bolted lock signed Rigby & Son, full stocked with chequered wooden grip, border engraved steel trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms, foliate engraved white metal butt cap, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£350-450
350. AN 80-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK TAP-ACTION POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off barrels, border engraved action decorated with a stand of arms to either side and signed Probin Hull to the inset white metal tablets, tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, slab-sided wooden butt. Frizzen spring lacking.
£300-400
351. A .650 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK OFFICER’S PISTOL BY KETLAND & Co., 9inch barrel, border engraved stepped lock signed in brass, full stocked with border and foliate engraved brass trigger guard, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£250-350
352. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.5inch turn-off barrel, border engraved brass action decorated with stands of arms and signed Hickin, London, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab-sided wooden butt.
£180-220
353. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.9inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed Siddons, London, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab-sided wooden butt.
£180-220
354. AN UNUSUAL 50-BORE LONGBARRELLED PERCUSSION BAYONET POCKET PISTOL , 6.1inch turn-off barrel mounted with an undersprung bayonet released by the sliding trigger guard, border engraved boxlock action signed GOODWIN & CO. LONDON, sliding safety, slabsided wooden butt stamped JR to the left side.
£250-350
355. A .650 CALIBRE PERCUSSION OFFICER’S BELT PISTOL , 8.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, border engraved back action lock signed B. Woodward, full stocked with steel mounts, belt hook mounted on the left side, chequered wooden butt, swivel ramrod.
£200-300
356. A 90-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK TURN-OVER POCKET PISTOL , 1.6inch turnover barrels, scallop engraved at the muzzles, border and scroll engraved rounded action, folding trigger, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt.
£200-300
357. A PERCUSSION TRAVELLING PISTOL BY WOOD OF WORCESTER , 5inch sighted octagonal browned damascus barrel, border and scroll engraved stepped and bolted signed lock, full stocked with border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms, chequered wooden butt. Ramrod lacking.
£150-250
358. A 54-BORE PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.75inch turn-off barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed PARKES to the left side, slab-sided wooden butt.
£150-200
359. A 54-BORE BELGIAN PERCUSSION BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 3.25inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with a Belgian proof to the left side of the breech, plain action, bag-shaped wooden butt.
£40-60
360. A FINE AND RARE 54-BORE FORSYTH SLIDING PRIMER POCKET PISTOL , 2.25inch sighted octagonal barrel, engraved FORSYTH & CO PATENT
GUN MAKERS LONDON on the top flat, border and scroll engraved rounded bolted boxlock action, folding trigger, chequered wooden butt, the white metal cornered escutcheon bearing a crest, a demi-lion
361. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK OVER AND UNDER BAYONET PISTOL , 2.5inch turn-off barrels, mounted with an undersprung bayonet released by the sliding trigger guard, border and foliate engraved action signed DUST, LONDON, tap mounted on the left side, sliding safety, slab sided wooden butt.
£400-500
bearing a scythe, motto and initials, scroll engraved white metal butt cap, swivel ramrod, aerial no. 2898. Retains good amounts of original finish.
£5,000-6,000
362. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL BY BURGON, 1.5inch turn-off barrel, border and swag engraved action, sliding safety, slab-sided wooden butt.
£150-200
363. A CONTINENTAL .32 RIMFIRE SALOON
PISTOL OF FLOBERT TYPE , 8.25inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the serial no. 2322 to the underside, border and scallop engraved frame and action with flower head highlights, the tip-up barrel released by a fore-trigger, spur trigger guard, the reeded wooden butt with castellated cap.
£200-300
364. A 6-BORE DETONATOR BLUNDERBUSS
PISTOL , 11.4inch flared barrel, border engraved stepped lock decorated with foliage and a flash and signed FORREST, converted from flintlock to a pivoting fulminate magazine mechanism, full stocked with foliate engraved brass trigger guard, wooden ramrod. James Forrest of Oxfordshire, circa 1824. This mechanism resembles that designed by Edward Lewis and Francis Tomes’ of New York dating this conversion to circa 1824.
£700-900
365. A 28-BORE FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL BY RICHARDS, 7inch two-stage brass barrel, stepped and bolted lock signed Richards, full stocked with brass mounts, Continental style side plate, longeared butt cap, wooden ramrod.
£280-320
366. A 42-BORE CONTINENTAL FLINTLOCK TRAVELLING PISTOL , 5inch two-stage cannon barrel, tulip engraved around the breech, border engraved boxlock action decorated with a hunting dog and horn in a wooded landscape, sliding trigger guard safety, bag-shaped fruitwood butt with scrolling silver coloured wire inlay, steel ramrod.
£280-320
367. A 54-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXKLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 2.5inch turn-off barrel, border and swag engraved action signed Cairns & Co. London, sliding safety, slab-sided wooden butt.
£180-220
368. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY FLINTLOCK DOUBLE BARRELLED OVER AND UNDER PISTOL , 2inch barrels. Disassembled and some small parts missing.
£100-150
369. A CASED PAIR OF 28-BORE FLINTLOCK
BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, 1.5inch turn-off barrels, border engraved actions decorated with a stand of flags and signed DUNDERDALE & MABSON, sliding safeties, folding triggers, slab-sided wooden butts, in a green baize lined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories, the lid with maker’s trade label for WILLIAMSON & SONS, BRIDGENORTH & LUDLOW.
£600-800
370. A CASED PAIR OF 16-BORE PERCUSSION RIFLED OFFICER’S PISTOLS, 8.25inch sighted octagonal etched damascus barrels marked CANON A BUBANS, border and scroll engraved back action locks, half stocked with scroll engraved steel mounts, spur trigger guards, the butt caps with lanyard rings, in a re-lined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories. One butt with repaired crack.
£500-700
371. A CASED PAIR OF 56-BORE FLINTLOCK
BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, 1.5inch turn-off barrels, the border engraved actions decorated with stands of arms and signed T. KETLAND & CO. LONDON, sliding safeties, slab-sided wooden butts, in a later green felt lined case with copper powder flask and loading rod.
£400-600
372. A 40-BORE FLINTLOCK BOXLOCK POCKET PISTOL , 1.75inch turn-off barrel, border engraved action decorated with stands of arms and signed T. RICHARDS LONDON, sliding safety, folding trigger, slab-sided wooden butt, in a later blue felt lined mahogany box.
£180-220
373. A 60-BORE PERCUSSION BOXOCK POCKET PISTOL , 2.75inch turn-off barrel, border and scroll engraved action signed SMITH LONDON, slab-sided wooden butt, in a later oak case.
£80-120
374. A .480 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK KENTUCKY
OR PLAINS RIFLE , 42.25inch sighted octagonal barrel with white metal blade fore-sight, stepped lock, full stock of tiger-strip maple, characteristic brass mounts with spur trigger guard, shaped and engraved sideplate, the butt with patchbox decorated to match, wooden ramrod.
£1,500-2,000
375. A .600 CALIBRE PERCUSSION
REMINGTON MODEL 1863 TYPE II SHORT RIFLE , 30inch sighted barrel fitted with rear tip up sights and dated 1865 at the breech, stepped lock stamped with an Eagle and REMINGTON ILION and dated 1865 at the tail, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, the butt set with a brass heart and diamond - 2nd Union Army? steel ramrod.
£450-550
376. A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE
MARLIN MODEL 1892 LEVER ACTION RIFLE , 26inch sighted octagonal barrel with full length tube magazine, rear ramp sight and stamped MARLIN FIRE-ARMS CO NEW HAVEN CT USA and with the patent details, the action stamped with the serial no.
199051, half varnished stock with steel mounts.
£800-1,200
377. A .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE
MARLIN MODEL 1893 LEVER ACTION RIFLE , 26inch sighted octagonal and round barrel fitted with full length tube magazine, rear ramp sight and stamped MARLIN FIREARMS CO NEW HAVEN CT USA and with the patent details, the action with traces of original colour and stamped with the serial no. 395546, half varnished stock with steel mounts.
£1,000-1,500
378. A .32-40 OBSOLETE CALIBRE
WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 LEVER ACTION
TAKE-DOWN RIFLE , 26inch sighted octagonal blued barrel with full length tube magazine, fitted with rear sliding sights, the steel action with stamped to the underside with the serial no. 878271 for 1918, the top tang stamped Model 1894 WINCHESTER, over mounted with folding peep sight, half stocked with steel mounts. Traces colour to the action.
£1,800-2,200
379. A .41 CALIBRE RIMFIRE LONDON COLT NO.2 DERINGER , 2.25inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 3442, scroll engraved action, sheath trigger, chequered wooden grips.
£300-400
380. A .41 CALIBRE RIMFIRE LONDON COLT NO.2 DERINGER , 2.25inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 8110, scroll engraved action, sheath trigger, chequered wooden grips.
£300-400
381. A .32 CALIBRE RIMFIRE SHARPS’ PATENT FOUR-SHOT PISTOL , 3inch sighted blued barrels, plated frame stamped with the manufacturer’s details to the left side, Birmingham proofs, sheath trigger, serial no. 8883, chequered hard rubbed grips.
£300-400
382. A GOOD .32 RIMFIRE OBSOLETE CALIBRE REMINGTON ELLIOT FOURBARRELLED DERINGER , 3.4inch sighted blued barrels stamped with the manufacturer’s details on one side and patent details on the other, serial no. 24760 stamped to the underside of the breech, B stamp to the left side of the frame, traces of original blued finish, ring trigger, two-piece varnished wooden grips.
£350-450
383. A GOOD .41 RIMFIRE OVER AND UNDER REMINGTON DERINGER , 3inch sighted blued barrels stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the sighting flat and engraved WATSON BROS 29 OLD BOND ST LONDON on the underside, London proof marks to the left side, sheath trigger, two-piece chequered grips, in its leather holster. Retains virtually all of its original finish with minor rubbing to the finish here and there, mostly to the underside of the butt.
£600-800
384. A .36 CALIBRE PERCUSSION FIVE-SHOT METROPOLITAN ARMS COMPANY POLICE REVOLVER , 4.5inch sighted barrel, fluted cylinder, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 1499, varnished wooden grips.
£250-350
385. A .32 RIMFIRE FIVE-SHOT REMINGTON SMOOT REVOLVER , 3.75inch plated barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, fluted plated cylinder, plated frame, sheath trigger, two-piece polished wooden grips.
£100-150
386. A LATE 19TH CENTURY ABERCROMBIE & FITCH WESTERN RIG FOR A SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER , the open topped and bottom holster stamped with the manufacturer’s mark for New York to the front, complete with brass buckled cartridge belt.
£200-300
387. DEACTIVATED UBERTI BROCOCK REVOLVER IN ITS BOX , together with a Spanish Model of a Colt Army revolver. The former with EU deactivation certificate. (2)
£40-60
388. A .400 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION BREVETTE COLT TYPE REVOLVER , 4.75inch sighted octagonal barrel, the plain cylinder stamped with a crown over A to each breech, plain frame, serial no. 107684, two-piece wooden grips.
£180-220
389. A .32 RIMFIRE FIVE-SHOT SMITH & WESSON REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, plain cylinder and frame, sheath trigger, the butt stamped with the serial no. 433, two-piece wooden grips. Traces of original blued finish.
£200-300
390. A .350 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT RIMFIRE REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal scroll engraved barrel, engraved on the sighting flat WILLIAMSON & SONS BRIDGENORTH & LUDLOW, border and scroll engraved frame, loading gate and ejector arm mounted on the right side, two-piece chequered wooden grips, the trigger guard and butt cap decorated to match.
£280-320
391. A .32 RIMFIRE FIVE-SHOT SLOCUM REVOLVER BY THE BROOKLYN ARMS COMPANY, 3inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, border and scroll engraved brass frame stamped with the serial no. 6757, fluted cylinder, sheath trigger, two-piece wooden grips. Traces of original blued finish.
£450-550
392. A .32 RIMFIRE FIVE-SHOT SMITH & WESSON POCKET REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details to the sighting rib and stamped with London proofs to the left, fluted cylinder, sheath trigger, the butt with serial no. 43952, varnished wooden grips.
£280-320
393. A .32 RIMFIRE FIVE-SHOT SMITH & WESSON POCKET REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the sighting rib, fluted cylinder, sheath trigger, the butt with serial no. 52626, varnished wooden grips
£200-300
394. A CLEAN .32 CALIBRE RIMFIRE FIVESHOT REMINGTON POCKET REVOLVER , 2.75inch sighted plated barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on the sighting flat, plated fluted cylinder, plated frame, sheath trigger, two-piece chequered rubber grips. Minor lifting to the plating here and there.
£300-400
395. A .36 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION COLT POLICE REVOLVER , 4.5inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, fluted cylinder, the frame stamped COLTS PATENT to the left side, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 3069, varnished wooden grips. Action intermittent.
£350-450
396. A .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION
COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with naval engagement scene and serial no. 596, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 119596 for 1862, modified for a shoulder stock, varnished wooden grips.
£600-800
397. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION
COLT ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, stepped cylinder serial no. 4529, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, brass trigger guard and iron back strap, serial no. 54529 for 1862, wooden grips. The back strap with two filled holes, possibly for an old shoulder stock conversion.
£600-800
398. A .31 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION
COLT POCKET REVOLVER , 6inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with stagecoach scene and serial no. 196092, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 196092 for 1861, varnished wooden grips. Good traces of colour and plating.
£600-800
399. A .31 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION
COLT POCKET REVOLVER , 5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with stagecoach scene and serial no. 50843, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT and .31 CAL, brass trigger guard and back strap serial no. 250843 for 1864, varnished wooden grips, in a later leather holster.
£380-420
400. A .31 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION
COLT POCKET REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’ details, the cylinder with stagecoach scene and serial no. 39934, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT and .31 CAL, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 239934 for 1863, varnished wooden grips.
£350-450
401. A CRISP .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT
PERCUSSION COLT NAVY REVOLVER , 7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with crisp naval engagement scene, serial no. 19675, the left side of the
frame stamped COLTS PATENT, brass trigger guard and back strap with good traces of original plated finish, serial no. 19675 for 1852, varnished wooden grips.
£800-1,200
402. A .38 RIMFIRE FIVE SHOT COLT CONVERSION REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, stepped cylinder, the left side of the frame stamped .36 CAL, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 2685, varnished wooden grips.
£300-400
403. A .36 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION SERIES ONE MANHATTAN NAVY REVOLVER , 6inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details on a single line, the cylinder engraved with oval vignettes, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 503, wide varnished wooden grips. Cylinder rotation at fault.
£400-600
404. A .44 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION REMINGTON NEW MODEL ARMY REVOLVER , 8inch sighted octagonal barrel, stamped with the manufacturer’s details, serial no. 98232 to the underside, plain cylinder and frame, brass trigger guard, iron back strap, worn wooden grips, the right incised with a star. The star form carved to the right grip may indicate a Texas connection.
£500-700
405. A CASED .32 RIMFIRE FIVE-SHOT HOPKINS & ALLEN XL NO.2 REVOLVER , 2.5inch sighted octagonal plated barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, scroll engraved fluted cylinder and frame, sheath trigger, two-piece wooden grips, in its faded green felt lined mahogany case.
£250-350
406. A CASED .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION COLT POCKET REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with stagecoach scene and serial no. 365, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, plated brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 329365 for 1971, varnished wooden grips, in a later converted velvet lined wooden case.
£400-600
407. A CRISP CASED .31 CALIBRE FIVE-SHOT
PERCUSSION COLT POCKET REVOLVER , 4inch
sighted octagonal blued barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder with stagecoach scene and the serial no. 131864. colour hardened frame stamped COLTS PATENT on the left side, brass trigger guard and back strap with most of its original plated finish, serial no. 131864 for 1857, varnished wooden grips, in a later purple velvet lined oak case with trade label and key.
£600-800
408. A C ASED .36 CALIBRE SIX-SHOT
PERCUSSION COLT NAVY REVOLVER ,
7.5inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped with the manufacturer’s details, the cylinder stamped 202, the left side of the frame stamped COLTS PATENT, brass trigger guard and back strap, serial no. 120202, wooden grips, in a later associated case.
£600-800
409. A C ASED .32 RIMFIRE FIVE-SHOT
PROTECTOR REVOLVER , 2.5inch sighted plated barrel stamped PROTECTOR and with patent dates, plated cylinder and frame, two-piece varnished wooden grips, in its green baize lined mahogany case.
£200-300
410. A TOOLED LEATHER AMERICAN CARBINE OR RIFLE HOLSTER , stamped with a maker’s mark for the ELPASSO SADDLERY Co, hole to the foot, together with another plain example for a rifle and two loading rods. (4)
£80-120
411. A BAG-SHAPED COPPER POWDER FLASK OF COLT NAVY TYPE , adjustable brass top stamped JAMES DIXON, together with an American copper pistol flask embossed with an eagle and shield and crossed pistols to either side, a COLT’S POCKET FLASK by JAMES DIXON and a sporting gun flask. (4)
£200-300
412. A BAG-SHAPED
COPPER POWDER FLASK OF COLT NAVY TYPE , adjustable brass top stamped JAMES DIXON, together with an American copper pistol flask embossed with an eagle and shield and crossed pistols to either side, a reproduction flask of Walker or Dragoon type and a leather shot flask. (4)
£180-220
413. A BAG-SHAPED COPPER POWDER FLASK OF COLT NAVY TYPE , adjustable brass top stamped JAMES DIXON, together with an American copper pistol flask embossed with an eagle and shield and crossed pistols to either side, a reproduction flask of Walker or Dragoon type and a sporting gun flask. (4)
£150-250
414. A GOOD COLT POCKET BULLET MOULD, the blued steel arms with blued steel sprue cutter stamped COLTS PATTERN, bullet and ball aperture.
£180-220
415. A .44 CALIBRE COLT BULLET MOULD, the steel body with apertures for bullet and ball, the sprue cutter stamped COLTS PATENT. By repute originally found with a Colt Dragoon.
£180-220
416. 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
417. A COWBOY FASHION HOLSTER FOR THE 1873 COLT PEACEMAKER , with separate belt attachment, circa 1880 and in brown leather, together with a similar holster of tooled leather and stamped Montgomery Ward II, mail order leaders to the American Frontier. (2)
£100-150
418. TWO AMERICAN CIVIL WAR REVOLVER HOLSTERS, the first 33.5cm long and with brass closing stud, the second 33cm long and with iron closing stud, both with belt loops to the reverse. (2)
£90-110
419. A WINCHESTER 32-40 FIELD RELOADING TOOL , the polished steel boy stamped with the manufacturer’s details for the IDEAL MFG CO. NEW HAVEN and patent dates of 1884.
£100-150
420. A CASED 100-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY ALEXANDER THOMSON OF EDINBURGH , 3inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved white metal action signed Alexr.Thomson. EDINBURGH to one side and IMPROVED REVOLVING PISTOL on the other, border and scroll engraved blued bar hammer,
border and scroll engraved trigger guard with good traces of blued finish, two-piece varnished wooden grips, in its green velvet lined mahogany case complete with lacquered flask, cleaning rod, mould, turnscrew, cap tin and key, the lid with maker’s trade label. £2,000-3,000
421. AN 80-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION
PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 3.5inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action, scroll engraved trigger guard and butt cap, two-piece chequered wooden grips.
£250-350
422. AN 80-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION CLOSED FRAME REVOLVER OF WEBLEY BENTLEY TYPE , 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved COGSWELL & HARRISON 223 & 224 STRAND LONDON, border engraved cylinder and frame, two-piece chequered wooden grips.
£250-350
423. A 100-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION
PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 3.25inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved rounded action signed H. NOCK LONDON, bar hammer, chequered two-piece wooden grips.
£300-400
424. A SCARCE 54-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION BAKER’S PATENT LONG-SPUR TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER , 5inch sighted twostage blued barrel, blued cylinder, colour hardened long spurred hammer stamped BAKER’S PATENT, border and scroll engraved white metal action and frame, blued trigger guard, two-piece wooden grips, in a faded red velvet lined mahogany American style case.
£1,000-1,500
425. A WERNDL CARBINE 11MM OBSOLETE CALIBRE SIX-SHOT MONTENEGRIN GASSER TYPE REVOLVER , 9inch sighted plated barrel marked VERO REVOLVER, stamped ADLERS PATENT on the left side of the breech, star and foliate engraved plated cylinder and frame, polished horn grips, in its leather holster.
£400-600
426. A GOOD 76-BORE SIX SHOT
PERCUSSION COOPER’S PATENT PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY HETHERINGTON NOTTINGHAM , 3 ¼ inch fluted cylinder with traces of colour hardening, Birmingham proofs, scroll engraved rounded nickel frame signed within banner, ring trigger, self cocking, sliding top thumb safety catch with some blued finish, foliate engraved nickel gripstrap with vacant escutcheon, two-piece chequered walnut grips. John Hetherington, Nottingham, 1817-1844; John Hetherington junior 1844-1864, both gunmakers in Nottingham, Notts.
£280-320
427. A 120-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION
PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY WOOD OF WORCESTER , 3inch fluted barrels, border and chevron engraved bar-hammer, border and scroll engraved rounded white metal action signed WOOD WORCESTER IMPROVED REVOLVING PISTOL, numbered 241 on the back strap, border and scroll engraved trigger guard, two-piece wooden grips.
£250-350
428. A 54-BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 3.5inch fluted barrels, border and scroll engraved bar-hammer, sliding safety, border and scroll engraved rounded action, maker’s name erased, chequered wooden grip, the butt with hinged trap.
£200-300
429. AN UNUSUAL SMALL BORE SEVENSHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER , 3inch turn-off barrels scallop engraved at the muzzles and numbered at the breeches, hand rotated mechanism, foliate engraved flash guard, border and scroll engraved boxlock action, sliding safety, folding trigger, the bag-shaped chequered wooden butt with border and foliate engraved white metal cap.
£800-1,200
430. A 7MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE PEPPERBOX REVOLVER RETAILED BY BAKER , 1.75inch fluted cylinder with good traces of original blued finish and engraved F.T. BAKER LONSON No. 139, loading gate on the right side, border engraved frame, folding trigger, chequered two-piece wooden grips, the butt with integral ejector and cleaning rod.
£200-300
431. A GOOD QUALITY 11MM FRENCH SIXSHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 5.5inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved with scrolling foliage to the breech and stamped CHAMELOT & DELVIGNE, border and scroll engraved cylinder with EIG proofs, border and scroll engraved frame, the trigger and hammer with traces of gold wash finish, tip-back loading gate and ejector rod mounted on the left side, two-piece chequered wooden grips, border and scroll engraved trigger guard and butt cap, the latter with lanyard ring.
£600-800
432. A SCARCE FRENCH 9MM SIX-SHOT PINFIRE HINGE-FRAMED REVOLVER , 4inch sighted octagonal barrel, plain cylinder, the frame stamped to the underside JAVELLE M ST ETIENNE, the pivoting barrel released by a rotating arm beneath, plain double action frame, ergonomic wooden grip. The front of the cylinder stamped with the serial no. 695.
£400-500
433. A SCARCE 9MM ENGLISH TWELVESHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 6.25inch sighted barrel engraved GILKES & CO. TOWER HILL LONDON, fluted cylinder with Birmingham proof marks, border engraved frame, loading gate and ejector rod on the right side, two-piece chequered wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring.
£400-500
434. A CLEAN 11MM FRENCH MODEL 1854
SIX-SHOT PINFIRE CAVALRY REVOLVER , 6.25inch sighted barrel marked INVON. E. LEFAUCHEUX BRTE PARIS, plain cylinder, the left side of the frame with oval maker’s stamp, the right side with LF stamp and serial no. 15697, loading gate and ejector rod on the right side, spur trigger guard two-piece wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring.
£400-500
435. A SCARCE 7MM CONTINENTAL TWELVE-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 4.75inch sighted barrel, fluted cylinder, plain frame, loading gate and ejector rod on right side, two-piece chequered wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring.
£350-450
436. A 7MM FRENCH SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.4inch sighted octagonal barrel stamped LF 6803, border and vine engraved cylinder and frame, the folding trigger with oval maker’s stamp for E LEFAUCHEUX, two-piece ergonomic wooden grips. A crisp gun.
£300-400
437. A 7MM CONTINENTAL SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 2inch fluted barrels, plain frame, loading gate on the right side, folding trigger, two-piece wooden grips, the butt with integral pricker.
£280-320
438. A 7MM FRENCH SIX-SHOT PINFIRE
REVOLVER , 6inch sighted barrel engraved AGOSTINO MARELLI IN MILANO, the breech stamped LF and with the serial no. 2448, foliate scroll engraved cylinder and frame, the folding trigger with oval maker’s stamp for E. LEFAUCHEUX, two-piece ergonomic wooden grips.
£250-350
439. A 9MM BELGIAN SIX-SHOT PINFIRE
SERVICE REVOLVER , 6.25inch sighted barrel stamped with a crown over EL at the breech, border engraved frame stamped with the serial no. 151281 and with the initials AS, folding trigger, chequered two-piece wooden ergonomic grips, the butt with lanyard ring. Also bears Birmingham proof marks.
£250-350
440. A 9MM ENGLISH SIX-SHOT PINFIRE
REVOLVER , 6.25inch barrel engraved GREEN HIGH ST CHELTENHAM, Birmingham proved cylinder, the underside of the barrel with Birmingham proof marks and the serial no. 285, two-piece chequered wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring. The cylinder is also stamped with a crown over EL.
£250-350
441. A SCARCE 7MM ENGLISH SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.25inch sighted barrel engraved MURCOTT HAYMARKET LONDON, border engraved blued chained cylinder released by a sliding rod mechanism, border engraved frame stamped with the serial no. 154, folding trigger, chequered two-piece wooden grips.
£200-300
442. A 9MM BELGIAN SIX-SHOT PINFIRE
REVOLVER , 5.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, the breech stamped with the serial no. 1187 and maker’s stamp of BARENDT and further stamped with a crown over Y, the cylinder stamped to match and with EIG Belgian proof, plain frame, folding trigger, two-piece wooden grips. Traces of blued finish.
£200-300
443. A 12MM CONTINENTAL SIX-SHOT
PINFIRE REVOLVER , 6.25inch sighted plated barrel, plain plated cylinder and frame, loading gate and ejector rod on the right side, two-piece wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring. Indistinct serial no. 621? to the right side. This type of pinfire is colloquially known as a Stonewall Jackson after the American Civil War general whose forces used this type of revolver.
£180-220
444. AN 11MM BELGIAN SIX-SHOT PINFIRE
SERVICE REVOLVER , 5.75inch sighted barrel stamped with a * over R to the right side of the breech, the cylinder stamped to match and with EIG Belgian proof mark, plain solid frame, loading gate and ejector on the right side, two-piece chequered wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring.
£150-200
445. AN 11MM BELGIAN SIX-SHOT PINFIRE
REVOLVER , 5.2inch sighted barrel with chiselled breech, border and foliate chiselled cylinder with gilt highlights, border and scroll engraved frame with crowned PE stamp, loading gate and ejector rod on the right side, foliate carved grips, the butt with lanyard ring.
£150-200
446. A 9MM BELGIAN SIX-SHOT PINFIRE
SERVICE TYPE REVOLVER , 5inch sighted octagonal barrel, the cylinder with EIG proofs, plain frame and trigger guard, two-piece wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring.
£150-200
447. A 7MM BELGIAN SIX-SHOT PINFIRE
REVOLVER , 3.4inch sighted barrel, the blued cylinder with EIG proof, plain frame, folding trigger, chequered two-piece wooden grips.
£150-200
448. A 7MM CONTINENTAL SIX-SHOT
PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted barrel struck with a crown over V, blued cylinder, plain frame, folding trigger, two-piece varnished wooden grips.
£150-200
449. A 5MM BELGIAN SIX-SHOT PINFIRE
SMALL POCKET REVOLVER , 2.5inch sighted octagonal plated barrel stamped with a crown over R and a * over C, scroll engraved plated cylinder and frame, stamped to match, folding trigger, two-piece chequered wooden grips.
£120-140
450. A 7MM CONTINENTAL SIX-SHOT
PINFIRE GUARDIAN MODEL REVOLVER FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET, 2.7inch sighted octagonal barrel, the cylinder stamped with model details, the left side of the frame stamped with the serial no. 8585, folding trigger, two-piece varnished wooden grips.
£100-150
451. A 7MM CONTINENTAL SIX-SHOT
PINFIRE REVOLVER, 2.5inch sighted octagonal barrel, the cylinder and frame with German proof stamps, folding trigger, two-piece wooden grips.
£100-150
452. A .577 CALIBRE DOUBLE BARRELLED
PINFIRE PISTOL , 5inch octagonal barrels, chequered action, folding triggers, chequered wooden grips, the butt with lanyard ring. Repair to one hammer.
£60-80
453. A SCARCE 7MM ENGLISH VIEWED
BELGIAN SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 2.5inch sighted barrel stamped with Belgian proof to the left side, fluted cylinder, closed frame, folding trigger, twopiece varnished wooden grips, the butt with integral pricker.
£200-300
454. AN 7MM SPANISH SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.4inch sighted barrel stamped ALBERDI EIBAR, scallop engraved cylinder and frame, folding trigger, two-piece chequered ergonomic wooden grips.
£80-120
455. A CASED 7MM ENGLISH SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLOVER , 3.1inch sighted barrel engraved C. O. BIRCHAM POPLAR LONDON, plain cylinder with traces of blued finish, plain frame, folding trigger, chequered two-piece wooden grips, in its green baize lined case, the lid with trade label, turnscrew and oil bottle.
£180-220
456. A FIRST WAR PERIOD MINIATURE
PINFIRE PISTOL , 0.5inch plated octagonal barrel, plate frame and grips, the latter engraved with scrolling foliage.
£80-120
457. A FIRST WAR PERIOD MINIATURE
PINFIRE PISTOL , 0.5inch plated octagonal barrel, plated frame and butt decorated with a stag and a hare.
£80-120
458. A GOOD CLOSE CASED 7MM CONTINENTAL SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted octagonal barrel inlaid in yellow metals at the breech and muzzle, the scroll engraved cylinder highlighted to match, border and vine engraved brass frame, serial no. 6009, folding trigger, burr wood grip, castellated brass butt cap, in in its purple velvet and leather lined case, complete with matching accessories.
£600-800
459. A CASED 7MM BIRMINGHAM PROOFED SIX-SHOT PINFIRE REVOLVER , 3.5inch sighted barrel, border engraved cylinder, scroll engraved frame, folding trigger, two-piece chequered wooden grips, in its blue baize lined mahogany case with cleaning rod.
£180-220
461. A 9MM CONTINENTAL DOUBLE BARRELLED PINFIRE TRAVELLING PISTOL , 4.5inch sighted octagonal barrels fitted with a rear sight and integral ejector, released by a catch to the left side, chequered action, folding triggers, fluted wooden butt with lanyard ring in an associated box, the inside of the lid marked REEVES & SONS.
£80-120
462. A 9MM CONTINENTAL DOUBLE BARRELLED PINFIRE TRAVELLING PISTOL , 5.5inch sighted tip up barrels released by a pivoting catch beneath, border and scroll engraved fore-end and action, chequered bag-shaped wooden butt.
£40-60
460. A 7MM BELGIAN SIX-SHOT PIPE-CASED PINFIRE REVOLVER , 2.5inch sighted barrel stamped with Belgian proofs to the left side of the breech, fluted cylinder, folding trigger, chequered two-piece wooden grips, the butt with integral ejector rod, leather covered wooden case.
£180-220
463. A DELUXE ENGRAVED 11MM SIX-SHOT
PINFIRE REVOLVER , 5.9inch sighted octagonal plated barrel stamped with a star over U, strap engraved at the breech, vine engraved cylinder, border and scrolling vine engraved frame, wooden grip, inventory tag for the Small Arms School Collection.
£350-450
464. A SCARCE CASED 54-BORE FIVE-SHOT ADAMS PATENT TRANTER DOUBLE TRIGGER REVOLVER , 6.75inch sighted octagonal barrel with traces of blued finish and engraved LACY & CO. LONDON, border and scroll engraved blued frame engraved ADAMS PATENT NO. 20453Y to one side, and WM TRANTER’S PATENTED IMPROVEMENTS, chequered wooden grip, in its green baize lined oak case, the lid with maker’s trade label for D.W. WITTON LATE LACY & REYNOLDS GUNMAKERS, complete with flask, mould, turnscrew, wad punch, oil bottle and cap tin, one lidded compartment with bone lifter, complete with key.
£1,000-1,500
465. A 54-BORE PERCUSSION FIVE-SHOT
DOUBLE TRIGGER TRANTER REVOLVER , 6.25inch sighted octagonal blued barrel, border engraved blued cylinder, border and scroll engraved blued frame, serial no. 3,643T, detachable rammer mounted on the left side, chequered wooden grip, in its leather holster. By repute carried by a distant relative while on service in India.
£700-900
466. A CASED 80-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION WEBLEY TYPE OPEN FRAMED REVOLVER , 5.1inch sighted octagonal barrel engraved Sold by Calderwood & Son North Earl Street Dublin, border engraved cylinder, border and scroll engraved frame, serial no. 820, chequered wooden grip, in a re-lined mahogany case complete with flask, turnscrew, oil bottle and cleaning rod, one lidded compartment with bone lifter.
£600-800
467. A CASED 13-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY JOHN MANTON & SON , 30inch sighted damascus barrels engraved in script John Manton & Son Dover Street London, serial no. 11305 to the underside of the breeches, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved locks signed JNO MANTON & SON PATENT, decorated with pheasants, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a hound, the trigger guard tang with grip safety, this engraved PATENT SAFETY and with matching serial number, brass topped wooden ramrod, in its green baize lined mahogany case, the inside of the lid with maker’s trade label, the outside with inset brass escutcheon engraved with a rampant demi-lion crest and initials WFA. Serial no. 11305 pertains to the period 1835-1844.
£800-1,200
468. A CRISP 14-BORE SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY REILLY, 32.25inch sighted browned damascus barrel, engraved E.M. REILLY & CO. NEW OXFORD STREET
LONDON, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved lock signed E.M. REILLY & CO., half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a hound, serial no. 13,694, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£350-450
469. AN 18-BORE SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY BLISSETT & SONS, 27.5inch sighted browned damascus barrel with engraved JOHN BLISSETT & SON 322 HIGH HOLBORN LONDON and with a foliate flourish, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved lock signed JOHN BLISSETT & SON, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, serial no. 1506, the back of the wrist with white metal shieldshaped escutcheon engraved with a pair of initials JC, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£300-400
470. A 2-BORE SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION GOOSE OR PUNT GUN BY COLLINS, 37.75inch sighted browned damascus barrel, border and scroll engraved long barrel tang, border and scroll engraved lock signed COLLINS MAKER, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts.
£350-450
471. A 13-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY THOMAS MANTON , 29.5inch sighted browned damascus barrels, engraved Thomas Manton London in gothic script, scroll engraved long barrel tang, border and scroll engraved back action locks signed T. MANTON, LONDON, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the underside of the stock with spare nipple or cap trap, wooden ramrod.
£300-400
472. A 13-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PINFIRE SPORTING GUN BY DENYER , 30inch sighted browned damascus barrels, engraved B.
DENYER 131 HOLBORN HILL LONDON, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved locks signed B. DENYER LONDON, half stocked with rotary underlever action, chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, serial no. 677, the underside of the stock with white metal escutcheon engraved with the owner’s initials and crest.
£300-400
473. A 13-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY DENYER , 30inch sighted browned damascus barrels, engraved B. DENYER 131 HOLBORN HILL LONDON, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved locks signed B. DENYER LONDON, further embellished with a hound on either lock, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, the trigger guard decorated with a pair of hounds, serial no. 496, the underside of the stock and back of wrist with vacant white metal escutcheons, brass topped wooden ramrod.
£300-400
474. A CASED 20-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY JOSEPH MANTON , 29inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved Joseph Manton’s Patent Elevation, serial numbered 4280 to the underside of the barrels and breeches, the latter with traces of colour, platinum lined and inset with maker’s poincon to match, border and flash engraved locks signed Joseph Manton London, decorated with stands of arms at the tails, border and scroll engraved cocks, rain-proof pans, signed frizzens numbered 1953 and 1954, half stocked with chequered wrist, border engraved steel mounts with traces of original finish and decorated with stands of arms, the trigger guard with pineapple finial and serial numbered
to match on the tang, the barrel tang decorated with a stand of arms, the escutcheon engraved with a series of initials surmounting 67 LI, brass topped wooden ramrod, in its green cloth lined mahogany case complete with commensurate accessories, the lid with escutcheon Lt Col Jackson H.M. 67 Regt, bone keyhole escutcheon. Repair to case about the lock. Alexander Cosby Jackson, Ensign 40th (2nd Somerset) 31st July 1790, Captain 94th Regt 28th May 1794, Major 23rd September 1795 on full pay, Officer of Reduced Corps, Major 67th (South Hampshire) 9th July 1803, Lt-Col 66th (Berkshire) 27th December 1810.
£10,000-15,000
475. A CASED .577 CALIBRE PERCUSSION
SPORTING RIFLE BY JOHN BLANCH , 30.25inch sighted browned damascus barrel, fitted with rear ladder sight, the rear sighting flat engraved J. BLANCH & SON 29 GRACE CHURCH ST., border and scroll engraved breech with platinum vent, serial no. 3706 to the underside, border and finely scroll engraved bolted signed lock, half varnished stock with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and finely scroll engraved steel mounts, the escutcheon engraved with two fish, beneath the butt plate it is written that this gun was made 9 Nov 1857, horn topped wooden ramrod, contained in its green baize lined varnished oak case, complete with bullet mould, cleaning rod, turnscrew, starter, oil bottle and cap tin, one lidded compartment with horn lifter, key to the case, the inside of the lid with maker’s trade label. A crisp gun.
£2,000-3,000
476. AN 11-BORE SINGLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY FRAY, 31inch two-stage sighted browned damascus barrel with octagonal to faceted breech, engraved FRAY’S IMPROVED PATENT LEICESTER in gothic script, border and scroll engraved barrel tang, border and scroll engraved lock signed FRAY, half stocked with chequered wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts decorated with game scenes, the trigger guard scroll a grip safety, the underside of the butt inlaid with a pierced white metal hound, brass topped wooden ramrod. Sold with a quantity of research.
£300-400
477. A 12-BORE FLINTLOCK FOWLING PIECE OR SPORTING GUN , 45.25inch sighted barrel, plain lock, half stocked with brass mounts, the trigger guard with acorn finial, horn topped wooden ramrod.
£400-600
478. A 14-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY HUGHES, 29inch sighted browned damascus barrels engraved
R. HUGHES & SONS BIRMINGHAM, border and scroll engraved back action locks, half stocked with chequered wrist, border engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod
£250-350
479. A 15-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY BANKS, 30.75inch sighted three-stage damascus barrel, gold lined breech, border and scroll engraved lock, half stocked inlaid with a white metal hound above the wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. General cracks and splits to stock.
£150-200
480. A 14-BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY PATRICK , 38.5inch two-stage barrel, border engraved stepped lock converted from flintlock and signed Patrick, full stock, splits, brass mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Damage and repairs to trigger guard.
£100-150
481. A .700 CALIBRE FLINTLOCK TRADE SHORT MUSKET OR CARBINE , 30inch 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.
£180-220
482. 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.
£200-300
483. 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
484. A .750 CALIBRE PERCUSSION AUSTRIAN MODEL 1842 CAVALRY CARBINE , 14.5inch sighted rifled barrel, stepped lock, three-quarters stocked with regulation steel mounts.
£350-450
485. 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.
£250-350
486. OF ZULU WAR AND ROURKE’S DRIFT
INTEREST: A .450 OBSOLETE CALIBRE MKI
MARTINI HENRY RIFLE , 32.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights, the action stamped with a crown over VR over ENFIELD 1874 over II (uprated from MKI to MKII), full stocked, the butt with various Enfield stamps, regulation steel mounts, complete with sling, muzzle protector and bayonet with scabbard.
£500-700
487. A RARE BRASS DOUBLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, 12inch flared barrels with ringed muzzles signed BLAKE LONDON, stepped and bolted signed border engraved locks, half stocked with chequered wrist, brass mounts engraved with martial trophies, steel ramrod.
£4,000-6,000
488. A FLINTLOCK BRASS BARRELLED BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS BY HARVEY, 14.5inch
three-stage barrel with top sprung bayonet, border engraved stepped lock signed Harvey, full stocked with foliate engraved brass mounts, Continental style sideplate, brass topped wooden ramrod. Works well on FC and HC, minor split to stock to left of tang.
£600-800
489. A .77-450 OBSOLETE CALIBRE MKII
MARTINI HENRY SERVICE RIFLE , 32.5inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sights and stamped with the serial no. B14344 to the right side of the breech, the action stamped II and serial no. to match, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel cleaning rod, complete with buff leather sling.
£300-400
490. AN INDIAN PERCUSSION
BLUNDERBUSS, 10inch two-stage barrel, plain back action lock, full stocked, belt hook mounted on the left side, steel ramrod with sprung retaining clip. Some traces of original finish.
£250-350
491. AN EAST INDIA COMPANY FLINTLOCK
BLUNDERBUSS, 14inch two-stage brass barrel, the bevelled lock stamped with the rampant lion motif, full stocked with brass mounts, wooden ramrod. Composed Indian manufacture.
£400-600
492. A 12.17MM RIMFIRE SWEDISH CAVALRY CARBINE , 18inch sighted barrel fitted with ramp and ladder rear sight and stamped with the serial no. 3079 to the left side of the breech, the action stamped with a crown over S and dated 1878 and serial no. to match, full stocked, the butt with brass identity plaque, 4TB over B over No. 457, regulation steel and brass mounts, steel cleaning rod.
£400-500
493. A .720 CALIBRE MADE PERCUSSION THREE-BAND ENFIELD MUSKET, 36.25inch sighted barrel with fixed rear sight, the lock with Inspectors stamp and dated 1869, full stocked with regulation steel and brass mounts, steel loading rod.
£150-200
494. A .700 CALIBRE FRENCH MODEL 1857
SERVICE MUSKET, 37.5inch sighted barrel stamped 143 at the breech and Mle 1857 to the tang, the back action lock stamped Mre Imple de Tulle, full stocked with regulation steel mounts, steel ramrod.
£300-400
495. A .750 CALIBRE PERCUSSION EAST
INDIA COMPANY SERVICE CARBINE , 22.75inch sighted barrel with fixed rear sight, bevelled lock with Inspector’s stamp and rampant lion emblem, full stocked with regulation brass mounts, swivel ramrod.
£300-400
496. A PERCUSSION BAYONET BLUNDERBUSS, 12inch two-stage barrel with flared ring turned muzzle, top sprung bayonet released by a catch on the barrel tang, border engraved stepped and bolted lock converted from flintlock, full stocked with steel mounts, later brass tipped wooden ramrod. Pitting.
£400-600
497. A 15-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, 29.5inch sighted damascus barrels with platinum vents, border and scroll engraved signed locks, half stocked with chequered fore-end and wrist, border and scroll engraved steel mounts, brass topped wooden ramrod. Serial no. 5760 to underside of one of the breeches, salt and pepper pitting and engraving rubbed.
£350-450
498. A CASED 32-BORE DOUBLE BARRELLED
SPORTING GUN FOR BALL , 33.75inch sighted damascus barrels engraved LONDON in the sighting gulley, border and foliate engraved locks, converted from flintlock, half stocked with chequered wrist, border engraved steel mounts to include large scroll trigger guard, brass topped wooden ramrod, in a later case complete with assorted accessories.
£1,000-1,500
499. 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
500. 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
501. A .177 BSA UNDERLEVER ACTION AIR
RIFLE , 19.5inch barrel, the cylinder marked with the manufacturer’s details, tap mounted on the left side, serial no. 60359 for 1912, underlever marked with patent details, straight stock, blued butt plate.
£150-200
502. A LARGE 18TH CENTURY GUNNER OR KEEPER’S POWDER FLASK, the two-piece stitched hard leather body stamped 5 to the base, four suspension loops, ring turned brass top with threaded nozzle. Stopper lacking.
£80-120
503. TWO 19TH CENTURY HORN POWDER SCOOPS, one branded with the initials TK, together with four 19th Century powder horns and a bag of flints recovered from the wreck of The Earl of Abergavenny, mostly for musket and a few for pistol. (7)
£100-200
504. A PERCY TENANTRY POWDER HORN , the polished natural horn body with brass sprung scoop top, the end cap engraved with a crowned garter and centered crescent, two suspension rings.
£150-250
505. A LARGE AMERICAN MAP POWDER HORN IN THE 18TH CENTURY STYLE , 29cm curved polished horn body decorated with Roxbury Lines, Boston Encampment, Charles River, Charles Town, various ships, American Eagle, compass points and the inscription Henry John Lovejoy - I powder. with my brother ball. A hero like do conquer all, wooden base, brass sprung top, together with five various Continental small powder horns. (6)
£200-300
506. AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY BRITISH POWDER HORN , the natural form horn body, scrape carved, the wooden base plug retained with copper nails and affixed with a copper penny dated 1807, together with two further powder horns, two powder flasks, 3dr Hawksley top and a shot flask. (6)
£150-250
507. A 19TH CENTURY LARGE SIZED POWDER HORN, of natural polished form and with white metal mounts, turned ivory stopper.
£150-250
508. A CARVED HORN POWDER HORN , the natural horn body, lacking one end, carved with the date 1764 and variously IH, C, R:, IH, retains part of its iron mounts, 32cm.
£60-80
509. A CARVED HORN POWDER HORN , the natural horn body with shaped and ebonised end, carved with the date 1769 and variously WR, TB(?), WDZ, RV, 33.5cm.
£60-80
510. AN ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD MUSKETEER’S PRIMING OR CHARGING
FLASK , the tapering ring turned horn body with turned treen base plug, leather wrap, chiselled iron stepped nozzle with sprung lever. Circa 1630.
£450-550
511. A CRIMEAN WAR PERIOD RUSSIAN NAVAL GUNNER’S POWDER HORN , 42cm over all, the polished horn body of natural form, the scalloped brass base mount incised No.9 II, the sprung brass nozzle with Russian Navy acceptance anchor stamp and maker’s stamp in the form of a Bow & Arrow.
£350-450
512. A VERY RARE JAMES DIXON FLASK MOULD, the twopiece wooden framed plaster body for the reeded gun-sized flasks.
£80-100
513. A SCARCE LARGE AMERICAN POWDER FLASK FOR CHARGING SPORTING
GUN SHELLS, The Capewell Shell Loading Flask, manufactured by E.K. Tryon & Co 1883, 29cm, the nozzle marked for 2 ½gms and PATENT APPLIED FOR, Capewell’s patent sliding measure to the side. See Page 67 of The Powder Flask Book
£350-450
514. FIVE COPPER POWDER FLASKS FOR SPORTING GUNS, three plain and two embossed, one of hung game and by Dixon, all approximately 21cm. (5)
£100-150
515. FOUR COPPER POWDER FLASK FOR SPORTING GUNS, one plain and three embossed, two by Hawksley, 24cm-19cm. (4)
£70-90
516. A 19TH CENTURY CONTINENTAL POWDER HORN , of flattened horn form and with brass mounts, wooden stopper and nozzle, together with another similar. (2)
£90-110
517. A LATE 18TH CENTURY SCOTTISH POWDER HORN , characteristic polished natural form horn carved with bands of Celtic strapwork at the nozzle and base, further incised geometric designs, the wooden base plug incised 1793 and AR, brass mounts,
£80-120
518. A GEORGIAN GUNNER’S PRIMING FLASK , the polished natural form horn body with sprung brass spout, the turned brass base plug incised 4. R.L A. B., single suspension ring.
£250-350
519. A RARE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR PERIOD POWDER FLASK , the leather covered wooden body with four suspension holes, turned fruit wood top and stopper. Partial old label.
£400-600
520. A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH POWDER HORN , the natural form horn body, Alpine Ibex, with turned nozzle, the body with planed area branded MER DE GLACE (Sea Of Ice) indicating that it is from the Chamonix region of France.
£250-350
521. A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH POWDER FLASK OF BOSCHE FORM , the steamed and polished horn body riveted about the rim, turned gilt brass top with sprung nozzle, glass viewing lenses, one with crack.
£150-250
522. A PLATED COPPER POWDER FLASK BY HANDSOME & Co., the two-piece body decorated with hung game, acanthus and oak leaves, sprung top with partial maker’s stamp, together with a plain copper gun flask. (2)
£100-150
523. THREE VARIOUS VICTORIAN GUN-SIZED POWDER FLASKS, each with copper bodies, one embossed with stylised acanthus leaves the other embossed with an acanthus leaf design, sprung brass tops with adjustable nozzles, one lacking spring. (3)
£100-150
524. A GOOD LARGE SIZED DIXON POWDER FLASK , the copper body embossed to the front and decorated with oak leaves, hunting scenes, a fox and a stag, retaining virtually all of its original lacquer, brass top with adjustable nozzle and maker’s stamp. four suspension rings.
£100-150
525. A GUN-SIZED POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper body decorated with scrolling strapwork, scallop designs and acanthus leaves, sprung brass top with adjustable nozzle, retains good amounts of original lacquered finish.
£90-100
526. A GUN-SIZED POWDER FLASK , the planished tin body with brass top stamped SYKES, adjustable sprung nozzle.
£90-110
527. A GOOD HAWKSLEY GUN SIZED POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper body decorated with scrolling vines and retaining virtually all of its original lacquered finish, lacquered brass top with adjustable nozzle and maker’s stamp.
£85-95
528. A PHARAOH’S HORSES EMBOSSED POWDER FLASK , the copper body embossed with acanthus and scrolls and a vignette to either side containing a trio of horses, the brass top marked HAWKSLEY. Spring damaged.
£80-100
529. A PERCUSSION THREEWAY POWDER FLASK , the copper body with brass nozzle and base, the former with sprung top and the latter with two pivoting covers, together with a Dixon bagshaped revolver flask, spring lacking, a plain copper powder flask and an embossed flask. (4)
£80-120
530. A GUN-SIZED POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper body decorated with a spiral design and retaining good traces of original lacquered finish, brass top with adjustable nozzle, spring and arm lacking.
£80-100
531. A GUN-SIZED POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper body decorated with a basket weave design, brass sprung top with adjustable nozzle.
£80-120
532. A GOOD DIXON GUN SIZED POWDER FLASK , the embossed copper body decorated with acanthus leaves, scrolling vines and geometric borders, retaining virtually all its original lacquered finish, lacquered brass top with adjustable nozzle and with maker’s stamp.
£75-85
533. THREE VARIOUS LEATHER SHOT FLASKS, together with a small selection of powder and shot flask parts, to include, tops, nozzles and a threeway flask body. (Parcel)
£30-40
534. A 19TH CENTURY MAINSPRING CLAMP, together with a chamber brush and cover, a further chamber brush, turn screw, barrel and nipple key, air rifle foresight protector, cartridge extractor and a decapper.
£150-250
535. A CAPPING TOOL , together with a mainspring clamp, nipple key, turn screw, one further tool, powder measure and a sporting gun tompion. (8)
£150-250
536. A VICTORIAN PERCUSSION ENFIELD RIFLE COMBINATION TOOL , turnscrew, pricker, nipple key, oil bottle and worm, together with two percussion nipple keys.
£100-150
537. TWO PERCUSSION NIPPLE KEY TOOLS, both of steel construction and both with brass spare nipple covers and integral prickers. (2)
£150-200
538. A VERY RARE WESTLEY RICHARDS PATENT CORKSCREW, the turned wooden handle, with horsehair brush and suspension ring, the flared metal stub stamped VR REGISTERED DECR. 28. 1849 and WESTLEY RICHARDS BIRMINGHAM, characteristic split form screw. Another example is known which also bears the maker’s mark for Robert Jones & Sons.
£80-120
539. FOUR ROLL
TURNOVER TOOLS, three of 12-bore, by Dixon, Hawksley and Bartram and the last a scarce .410 calibre example by Hawksley. (4)
£100-150
540. A STEGGLES CAP DISPENSER , together with a barrel key, cartridge extractor, nipple key, oil bottle, five wad punches, two tampers, multi-tool, Kynoch page turner and a copper faced starting mallet. (15)
£150-200
541. SIX VARIOUS POWDER AND SHOT MEASURES, together with a nipple key and pricker, case trimmer, celluloid Kynoch bookmark, and two Webley .455 cleaning rods. (11)
£100-150
542. FOUR VARIOUS GUN
TOOLS, each with turned wooden handle. (4)
£50-60
543. FOUR VARIOUS GUN
TOOLS, each with turned wooden handle, one with integral pricker. (4)
£50-60
544. A DIXON DOUBLE PARTRIDGE CARRIER , the double slotted varnished wooden body with brass traps with maker’s stamp, wood reinforced leather carrying handle.
£50-100
545. A DIXON COMBINBATION CARTRIDGE EXTRACTOR AND WHISTLE , the white metal body with 12-bore extractor and maker’s stamp.
£100-150
546. A GLASS SPORTING GUN OIL BOTTLE BY DIXON & SONS, together with assorted hammers, nipple keys, Brown Bess stock furniture, springs, lock mechanism parts, ramrod tops, worms and brushes, bayonet frog. (Parcel)
£100-150
547. THREE PISTOL OIL BOTTLES, the largest by Nimrod, the next by Hawksley and the smallest unnamed. (3)
£50-70
548. OF COCK FIGHTING AND FALCONRY INTEREST, two pairs of spurs and one single, bent steel hooks with leather mountings, together with a falconry hood of similar period.
£300-500
549. A TIN OF UNOPENED PERCUSSION CAPS, maker’s trade label for F. Joyce Foil Caps.
£80-100
550. A PAGET CARBINE FLINTLOCK LOCK , stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the bolted tail, together with a pair of percussion locks by Webster, a brace of percussion lock blanks, ring neck military cock, scissors bullet mould and assorted mainsprings. (Parcel)
£150-250
551. A LARGE BOX OF ASSORTED GUN SPARES, to include military pattern and sporting butt plates, trigger guards, stock furniture, lock parts, tumblers, springs etc.
£50-80
552. LARGE BORE GUN CLEANING ACCESSORIES, comprising four pieces, contained in a storage tin with four 12-bore cleaning tools.
£50-60
553. A LARGE SIZED GUNMAKER’S TRADE LABEL FOR SYKES, High Street, Oxford, framed and glazed.
£100-150
554. A LARGE SIZED GUN MAKER’S TRADE LABEL FOR W. A. BECKWITH, Skinner St. London, framed and glazed.
£100-150
555. THE POWDER FLASK BOOK , by Ray Riling, together with The Sumptuous Flaske by Herbert Houze. (2)
£50-60
556. A BROWN BESS LOCK AND A BOX OF LOCK PARTS, the border engraved bevelled lock stamped with a crown over GR and TOWER across the tail, another similar, flat and stamped with a crown over GR a further plate engraved H.NOCK, assorted, hammers, cocks, springs and screws etc. (Parcel)
£150-250
557. A BOX OF ASSORTED SPARE GUN AND ACCESSORY PARTS, to include clean Hawksley flask top, flask nozzle, rod tops, compartment lifters, belt hook, bolts etc.
£150-200
558. VOLUMES ONE AND TWO OF THE MODERN GUNSMITH, by Howe. (2)
£50-100
559. A KYNOCH LETTER OPENER , the white plastic body with black KYNOCH CH LTD trade mark.
£30-40
560. A CASE LINING FOR A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL PISTOLS, together with a percussion military pistol barrel. (2)
£50-100
561. AN OAK RIFLE CASE , the oak body of 118cm length, burgundy felt lining with gilt embossed leather trade label for I.M. Cruddington Ltd, Gun & Rifle Makers, 7 Green Street, Bath.
£100-150
562. A .36 CALIBRE LARGE NAVAL GANG MOULD, the brass body with apertures for five balls, the arms engraved with the maker’s name Spencer Lynn, iron sprue cutter. Matthew Spencer Red Cow Street 1804-836.
£100-150
563. A BOX OF GUN AND SWORD PARTS, to include three lock plates for a Durs Egg, a Bates & Goode Bros, and a French Napoleonic musket respectively, and three complete sets of parts for 18th Century German hunting swords. (Parcel)
£80-120
564. A VERY LARGE BOWIE KNIFE , 31cm clipped back blade double edged towards the tip, 7.75cm at its widest point, characteristic hilt with brass crossguard and two-piece riveted composition grips.
£180-220
565. A VICTORIAN BOWIE KNIFE BY BURLEY, 19.5cm blade, double edged towards the tip, the forte with maker’s stamp G. BURLEY, BURGESS STREET and stamped with the serial no. J551, characteristic cutlery style hilt of cast alloy, decorated with scrolling foliage, in its leather sheath.
£180-220
566. A COFFIN POMMEL BOWIE KNIFE BY MIDDLETON & SONS, 22.5cm clipped back blade with faceted back edge, the forte with maker’s stamp J.E. MIDDLETON & SONS ROCKINGHAM STREET SHEFFIELD, characteristic nickel hilt with coffin-shaped pommel cast with a stylised horse to either side, twopiece riveted horn grips, in its leather sheath with belt loop.
£140-180
567. SIX VARIOUS TOURIST AND NATIVE INDIAN KUKRI, each with its sheath, one with polished bone handle, of general characteristic form. (6)
£150-200
568. A RUSSIAN SOCKET BAYONET FOR THE BERDAN MKII RIFLE , 51cm cruciform blade, the socket and foot with maker and issue stamps.
£90-110
569. A FRENCH SOCKET BAYONET, irca 1840, 44.5cm triangular section incurved blade, the socket with various French arsenal stamps, in its leather scabbard with brass chape, top mount lacking.
£90-110
570. THREE VARIOUS EUROPEAN SOCKET BAYONETS, probably German, circa 1860, 54.5cm, 47cm and 44cm triangular section incurved blades. (3)
£90-110
571. TWO EUROPEAN SOCKET BAYONETS, probably German, circa 1860, 45.5cm triangular section incurved blades with arsenal stamps. (2)
£80-120
572 TWO PATTERN 1842 SOCKET BAYONETS, the first with Ordnance stamp and EX over HILL over X at the forte and the socket marked 70 over N over EP, the second with Ordnance stamp to the blade and 33 over F5 on the socket. (2)
£100-150
573 AN AUSTRIAN MODEL 1854 LORENZ RIFLE SOCKET BAYONET, 48cm cruciform blade marked on shank to Inf.Rgt. No.79 Graf Jellacic. Very slight pitting on socket, otherwise good condition.
£130-150
574 A25 A SCARCE 1888 PATTERN MKI BAYONET, 30.5cm flattened diamond section blade dated 1898 and with various Ordnance stamps at the forte, regulation steel hilt with wooden grips, in its steel mounted leather MKI scabbard with various Ordnance stamps and dated 1909.
£200-250
575 A SCARCE 1907 PATTERN BAYONET TO THE 5TH WEST KENT REGIMENT, 43cm fullered blade with various Ordnance and other stamps to the forte, regulation hilt stamped 5.W.K. wooden grips, in its brass mounted Indian scabbard bearing IM and broad arrow stamps. The 5th West Kent Regt., were serving in India 30.10.1914. before transferring to fight in Mesopotamia, good original finish to the hilt.
£230-250
576. A SCARCE P.1856 SWORD BAYONET FOR THE JACOB’S RIFLE , 76cm double fullered blade, regulation scroll pierced hilt, two-piece riveted chequered leather grips. Scabbard lacking.
£300-400
577. A RARE PATTERN 1871 ELCHO BAYONET, 50.5cm fullered blade with flared and shaped head and various Ordnance stamps, saw backed, two-piece riveted chequered leather grips. Scabbard lacking.
£600-700
578. BROWN BESS TYPE SOCKET BAYONET WITH LOCKING RING, together with another similar, a further socket bayonet and a Chassepot bayonet with scabbard and three Sam Browne belts, two with sword frogs. (7)
£180-220
579. A 1907 PATTERN BAYONET BY WILKINSON , dated 1917, in its black painted steel mounted leather scabbard, together with a Remington bayonet lacking scabbard. (2)
£20-30
580. A LATE GEORGIAN OR VICTORIAN CUTLASS OR SIDEARM , 67.25cm blade, plain tang, hilt lacking, in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
£100-150
581. A NO.5 PATTERN BAYONET FOR THE JUNGLE CARBINE , fullered blade with clipped back tip, wooden grips, in its black painted steel scabbard, together with a Martini Henry rifle bayonet and scabbard. (2)
£100-150
582. A 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN COFFIN POMMEL FRONTIER MADE BOWIE KNIFE , 20.5cm clipped back blade, shaped brass crossguard, the grip composed from a single piece of horn sheathing the tang and then riveted in position, brass mounted leather wrapped wooden sheath. The knife itself circa 1850-1870 and almost certainly frontier made, the sheath probably the same period.
£300-400
583. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY GERMAN HUNTING OR BOWIE KNIFE , 21cm flattened diamond section blade, characteristic hilt with twopiece riveted natural stag’s horn grips, in its white metal mounted leather sheath.
£80-120
584. AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY HUNTING OR BOWIE KNIFE BY EICKHORN, 22cm fullered blade etched with the maker’s mark at the forte, characteristic hilt with recurved guard and natural stag’s horn grip, in its white metal mounted leather sheath.
£80-120
585. A LARGE PRESENTATION MEXICAN BOWIE KNIFE , etched to either side with traditional scenes and the inscriptions POR A. ARAGON J.P.GARCIA 18 OAXACAO - WHEN THIS VIPER MAKES IT BITE, AS THE BATTLE’S AT ITS HEIGHT, THERE’S NO USE IN YOUR RESISTANCE AND FROM DOCTORS NO ASSISTANCE, complete with its tooled leather scabbard and contained in its glazed wooden display case.
£300-400
586. A 19TH CENTURY AGATE HILTED BOWIE KNIFE , 18.5cm flattened diamond section blade by Priest, 253 Oxford Street, shaped forte, flat white metal crossguard with trefoil terminals, tapering faceted agate hilt, in its white metal mounted leather scabbard. Believed to have belonged to the Earl of Banff but more likely one of the Abercromby Baronets. The Priest Family, London Cutlers were in existence from 1779-1915. For a discussion and examples see pages 136 and 137 of The London Knife Book by Ron Flook. Repaired crack to grip.
£350-450
587. A GOOD ARGENTINIAN GAUCHO KNIFE , 19.5cm blade by Industria JU-CA TANDIL Argentina, characteristic silver hilt chiselled with scrolling foliage and with yellow metal flower heads, in its 800 silver scabbard decorated to match.
£200-300
588. A 19TH CENTURY SAILOR’S KNIFE , 14cm blade, varnished wooden grip decorated with turks’ heads and stringwork, in its wooden scabbard decorated to match.
£130-150
589. A GEORGE BUTLER BOWIE KNIFE , 17.5cm blade with maker’s stamp GEORGE BUTLER & CO, TRINITY WORKS SHEFFIELD ENGLAND, two-piece riveted natural stag’s horn grips, in its leather sheath.
£180-220
590. A 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN OR SARDINIAN DAGGER , 21cm double fullered flattened diamond section blade decorated with a bird at the forte, characteristic white metal mounted hilt with reeded wooden grip, contained in its re-leathered brass mounted scabbard.
£250-350
591. A VERY RARE FAIRBAIRN-SYKES 2ND PATTERN FAT BOY COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17.2cm flattened diamond section blacked blade with cross grained finish, regulation blackened hilt, the crossguard stamped ENGLAND, chequered grip stamped with an arrow over 7 at the base, in its blackened brass mounted leather sheath. See page 112
The Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife and other Commando Knives by Ron Flook for a discussion about this scarce form of knife and its connection to the 30th Assault Unit and the Royal Marines. A very good crisp clean example.
£1,600-1,800
592. A GOOD NAMED SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17.2cm flattened diamond section blade etched with a maker’s panel for Wilkinson Sword to either side of the forte and further etched with the owner’s name in scroll banner form ROBERT L. HUGHES, regulation blackened brass hilt with chequered grip, in its blackened brass mounted leather sheath. A very good crisp clean example.
£2,000-3,000
593. A SCARCE 2ND PATTERN INDIAN AIRBORNE COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17cm flattened diamond section blade with good traces of blackened finish, regulation blackened brass hilt with chequered grip, in its steel mounted leather sheath, complete with frog.
£800-1,000
594. A THIRD PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17.5cm flattened diamond section blacked blade, regulation blackened hilt, the crossguard stamped ENGLAND, ribbed grip marked with an arrow over 12 at the base of the grip and 2 at the top, in its blackened brass mounted leather sheath.
£300-500
595. A THIRD PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES
COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17cm flattened diamond section backed blade, regulation blackened hilt, the crossguard stamped with an arrow over 21 and ENGLAND, ribbed grip marked 1 to the top, in its blackened brass mounted leather sheath, stamped ENGLAND.
£300-500
596. A SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES
COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 17cm flattened diamond section blade with traces of blacked finish, regulation blackened brass hilt, the crossguard stamped B2 and ENGLAND, chequered grip, in its blackened brass mounted leather sheath.
£250-350
597. A SECOND PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES
BEEDED AND RIBBED COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 16.75 flattened diamond section blacked blade, regulation beaded and ribbed blackened brass hilt with fat boy grip marked with an arrow over 7 at the base, in its blackened brass mounted leather sheath.
£400-600
598. A THIRD PATTERN FAIRBAIRN-SYKES
COMMANDO KNIFE OR DAGGER , 15.25cm flattened diamond section blacked blade with re-shaped tip, regulation ribbed alloy hilt, the crossguard with WILLIAM RODGERS stamp, in its modified sheath, together with a Milbro Kampa sheath knife, No.4 spike bayonet and a K98 bayonet. The last lacking scabbard. (4)
£100-150
599. A GOOD FAIRBAIRN SYKES THIRD PATTERN COMMANDO KNIFE BY WILKINSON , 17.5cm darkly blued blade etched with a maker’s panel for Wilkinson Sword, regulation black painted ribbed alloy hilt, contained in its brown leather scabbard with anodised chape.
£300-400
600. A SCARCE FAIRBAIRN SYKES THIRD PATTERN WOOD GRIPPED RAF COMMANDO KNIFE , 17cm flattened diamond section blade, regulation steel and brass mounted hilt with turned wooden grip, in its brass mounted leather scabbard, together with a remington Trench or Fighting bayonet. (2)
£180-220
601. A THIRD PATTERN COMMANDO DAGGER , 17.5cm flattened diamond section blade etched with a maker’s panel for J. NOWILL, regulation alloy hilt with large brass guard and blacked ribbed grip, in its blackened brass mounted leather sheath, together with a further Third Pattern dagger, numbered 1 on the pommel, in a bayonet scabbard. (2)
£200-300
603. A GOOD CASED FAIRBAIRN SYKES COMMEMORATIVE 1ST PATTERN COMMANDO
DAGGER , by Wilkinson Sword, 17cm flattened diamond section blade etched with Wilkinson and F-S panels, regulation plated hilt with elongated crossguard, chequered plated grip, in its velvet lined presentation case, together with a Miniature RAF sword, boxed. (2)
£200-300
602. AN ITALIAN OPERA BAILLA DAGGER OR KNIFE , 17cm blade, double edged towards the tip, stamped OPERA BALILLA at the forte, two-piece wooden grips, in its leather sheath, together with an RAF dinghy knife and sheath. (2)
£80-120
604. A GOOD CASED FAIRBAIRN SYKES FALKLANDS VICTORY COMMANDO
DAGGER , by Wilkinson Sword, 17.75cm flattened diamond section blued and gilt blade decorated with battlefield scenes, regulation ribbed gilt hilt, in its velvet lined presentation case, together with miniature RAF and Naval swords, boxed. (3)
£200-300
605. AN AMERICAN OSS OR PARATROOP COLLINS MACHETE , 41cm blacked shaped blade, regulation chequered hard rubber grip, in its leather sheath.
£400-450
606. AN ANTIQUE FIRST WORLD WAR UNITED STATES KNUCKLE KNIFE OR TRENCH DAGGER BY L.F.&C., 17cm flattened diamond section blade with shaped forte, regulation brass hilt cast with the manufacturer’s details L.F & C and dated 1918. in its steel sheath, maker mark and dated to match.
£1,200-1,400
607. A WILKINSON SWORD RJH JUNGLE KNIFE , 19.75cm clipped back fullered blade etched with the maker’s and model details, chequered ergonomic grip of 1908 design, in its leather sheath, together with an Ordnance issued Survival knife by Rodgers, in its sheath. (2)
£400-600
608. A THEATRE MADE SAS FIGHTING KNIFE , the blade of a No.5 bayonet mounted in a cast alloy hilt with gripped edge, stamped 1944 an 10/3188, in its leather sheath applied with an SAS badge, the whole with green painted finish. One assumes the green painted finish and Jungle Carbine blade would suggest a Far East location for manufacture.
£350-450
609. A RARE SOE/OSS OR SPECIAL FORCES MULTI-TOOL POCKET ESCAPE KNIFE , 7.5cm blade by JOSEPH RODGERS & SONS, three hack saw blades, tyre slasher, wire cutters and screwdriver, lanyard ring. Retains good amounts of original blueing, edge nick to main blade, tips missing from hacksaw blades.
£500-700
610. A SECOND WAR PERIOD ARMY ISSUE JACK KNIFE , dated 1943 and maker marked for Richards of Sheffield, together with a Scandinavian adjustable fishing knife, a boot knife and a priest. (4)
£100-150 A SECOND WAR PERIOD
611. A RARE 1ST OR KING’S DRAGOON GUARDS PATTERN 1834-43 HELMET, the brass skull with rayed star helmet plate embossed with the crowned Royal arms, WATERLOO battle honour, surmounting the head band 1ST OR THE KING’S DRAGOON GUARDS, the band transitioning to oak leaves at the rear, shaped and embossed neck guard, the sides of the skull applied with pierced oak and laurel leaf scrolls, embossed raised comb decorated with oak leaves and surmounted with the lion ornament, rosette bosses, leather back chin scales, partial liner. Complete with bearskin comb. Some repairs.
£2,000-3,000
612. A VICTORIAN ROYAL HORSE GUARDS
OFFICER’S HELMET, the plated 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 blue and red enamelled grounds, 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, beige coloured cloth liner.
£1,500-2,500
613. A GOOD SCARCE GENTLEMAN AT ARMS HELMET the gilt skull with applied gilt mounts to include ornate pierced acanthus scroll, laurel, oak leaf and acorn trim, the helmet plate with central Royal arms, HONI SOI QUI MAL Y PENSE in garter surround on a white metal faceted rayed star, surmounted by a King’s crown, 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. The inside of the neck guard incised in the green leather lining FHL. £2,000-3,000
614. A 9TH ROYAL LANCER’S OFFICER’S LANCE CAP, the patent leather body with gilt mounts, the rayed gilt lance cap plate with applied pierced gilt metal crowned Royal arms surmounting battle honours and regimental title, gilt metal top collar surmounted by the ribbed black woollen top with gilt metal trim, gilt plume boss with gilt regimental button, feather plume, black velvet backed chin chain with lion’s mask bosses, leather and red silk liner with maker’s label for Hawkes & Co., in a japanned storage tin with brass name plate, Captain C. Allen 12th Royal Lancers. £1,500-2,500
615. A 16TH LANCER’S OFFICER’S LANCE CAP, the black leather body with bi-metal Victorian 16th Lancers rayed helmet plate, blue cloth top with quilted dark blue cloth support, bullion ribbon and cord trim, bullion pompom with GVR cypher, lion’s mask bosses, velvet backed chin chain, black feather plume, leather and silk liner, complete with cap lines, Foreign Service horse hair plume and tin named to H. B. Firman Esq. £2,500-3,500
OF AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE INTEREST - A RARE PATTERN 1768 GRENADIER’S BEAR SKIN MITRE CAP, the scarlet cloth and bear skin body with embossed white metal front plate, decorated with the crowned GR cypher and banner form motto NEC ASPERA TERRENT, leather trim, cloth liner. Age wear.
£4,000-5,000 metal front plate, decorated with the £4,000-5,000
617. A 16TH LANCER’S OFFICER’S LANCE CAP, the black leather body with bi-metal Victorian 16th Lancers rayed helmet plate, blue cloth top with quilted dark blue cloth support, bullion ribbon and cord trim, bullion pompom with EVIIR cypher, lion’s mask bosses, velvet backed chin chain, black horsehair plume, leather and silk liner.
618. no lot 16 horsehair and silk liner.
£2,000-3,000
