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ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOUR & MILITARIAIncluding

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Oriental Arms and Armour

VARIOUS OWNERS

1A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)with curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon (edge nicks,staining), plain tang pierced with two mekugi-ana (tip chipped),copper tsuba, sharkskin-covered grip, in a lacquered saya73cm; 28 3/4in blade

600-800

2A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)with curved single-edged blade (small chips), copper tsuba andwooden grip, in a wooden saya62.2cm; 24 1/2in blade

300-400

3A JAPANESE SWORD (KATANA)with slightly curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon, plaintang pierced with two mekugi-ana, cast iron tsuba, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip with gilt metal menuki, in its saya67.5cm; 26 5/8in blade

300-500

4A JAPANESE W.W.II OFFICERS SWORD (KATANA)with slightly curved single-edged blade with straight hamon,plain tang struck with an anchor mark, regulation tsuba, gripand mounts, in its fishskin-covered saya66cm; 26in blade

250-350

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5TWO JAPANESE SHORTSWORDS (TANTO)the first with curved single-edged blade, signed tang piercedwith a single mekugi-ana, steel tsuba inlaid with flowers,butterflies and a small hound in soft metals, leather-boundsharkskin-covered grip, a pair of soft metal Samurai menuki,and steel kabuto-gane, in its plain saya with associated kozuka;the second with curved single-edged blade, plain tang piercedwith a single mekugi-ana, signed sparsely-decorated steeltsuba, leather-bound sharkskin-covered grip with soft metalbouquet menuki, brass kabute-gane, in its lacquered saya withassociated kozukathe first: 43.7cm;17 1/4in blade(2)

400-500

6A JAPANESE DAGGER (AIKUCHI TANTO), DATED 1866with curved single-edged blade formed with a wavy hamon(staining), incised with foliage on each side, the tang signed oneach side and pierced with two mekugi-ana, hardwood grip andsaya carved with a vertical arrangement of a dragon in combatwith a mythical beast, and with ivory details (small losses)26cm; 10 1/4in blade

The signature reads Bishu Osafune ju Yokoyama Sukekaneand the date Keio 2 nen (1866) 2gatsu (February) Tomonari 58dai mago (Tomonaris 58th generation grandson)

300-500

7A JAPANESE SHORTSWORD (TANTO) AND A MINIATUREAIKUCHI TANTOthe first with curved single-edged blade (staining), signed tangpierced with a single mekugi-ana (cut-down), pierced steeltsuba decorated with scrolls and foliage, fabric-boundsharkskin-covered grip, steel mounts including menuki withgold detail, and fuchi-kashira; the second with fullered blade,and engraved soft metal hilt and saya with silver mountsengraved with traditional motifsthe first: 41.2cm; 16 1/4in blade(2)

The signature reads Heianjo Fujiwara Morikuni

300-500

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8A FINE JAPANESE IVORY-MOUNTED SWORD(WAKIZASHI), 19TH CENTURYwith strongly curved single-edged blade, ivory tsuba engravedwith expanded flowerheads and conventional foliage, the gripcarved with children and a sage within an architecturallandscape, saya carved with a vertical arrangement of figuresin traditional dress and signed on the base45cm; 17 3/4in blade

1000-1500

9TWO JAPANESE BONE-MOUNTED SHORTSWORDS(WAKIZASHI)each with single-edged blade, vestigial tsuba, and carved gripand saya each decorated with a vertical arrangement of figuresin traditional costume 57cm; 22 1/2in and 36.5cm; 14 3/8in overall(2)

200-250

10A JAPANESE DAGGER (TANTO)with slightly curved single-edged blade cut with a short fulleron one face and with two characters on the other, signedtang pierced with two holes, small mokkogata shakudotsuba decorated with spray of foliage and a shamisen, fabric-bound sharkskin-covered grip with gilt menuki includingexotic birds, in its lacquered saya with signed kozukadecorated with a gilt dragon27.8cm; 11in blade

The signature reads Higashi Kunimitsu.

400-600

11A JAPANESE DAGGER (AIKUCHI TANTO)with slightly curved single-edged blade cut with a short fulleron each face, small steel tsuba fabric-bound sharkskin-coveredgrip with gilt kabuto-gane, in its lacquered saya with signedkozuka decorated with gilt foliage19.5cm; 7 3/4in blade

200-300

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12A JAPANESE LACQUERED SWORD STAND (KATANAKAKE), 19TH CENTURYof lacquered wood decorated on each side in shell with atraditional landscape, the front incorporating an architecturalharbour scene, and the ends decorated with flowers and foliage33cm; 13in high

300-500

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13A FINE JAPANESE SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (AIKUCHITANTO), THE BLADE DATED 1559,THE MOUNTS 19TH CENTURYof hirazukuri tanto type with suguhasingle-edged blade with a carving ofFudo Myoo, the tang pierced with twomekugi-ana, signed Bizen OsafuneKiyomitsu, and dated Eiroku 2 nen,sharkskin-covered grip bound withbaleen, silver fuchi, kashira and a pairof menuki, the latter three includingpairs of white mice, in its blacklacquered saya with gold nashiji, withshibuichi kanamono (kojiri), withDaikoku and white mice decoration,the silver kozuka signed Heian juTohiharu koku, the top part of thekozuka slot with shibuichi raddish22.5cm; 8 7/8in

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14A JAPANESE SIXTEEN-PLATE KABUTO, 19TH CENTURY with hemispherical skull formed with raised ribs at the joins,rising to a moulded kikuza, fitted with rounded peak lacqueredred on the under-side, and hari-date shikoro of three lames theuppermost with plain fukigayeshi 19cm; 7 1/2in high

400-600

15A JAPANESE TWELVE-PLATE KABUTO, 19TH CENTURY with hemispherical skull formed with raised ribs at the joins,rising to a moulded kikuza fitted with rounded peak lacqueredred on the under-side, hari-date shikoro of three lames, theuppermost with vestigial fukigayeshi 16.5cm; 6 1/2in high

350-450

16A JAPANESE TWELVE-PLATE KABUTO, 19TH CENTURY with hemispherical skull formed with raised ribs at the joins,rising to a moulded kikuza, fitted with rounded peak lacqueredred on the under-side, and hari-date shikoro of three lames theuppermost with fukigayeshi 11cm; 4 3/8in high

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17A JAPANESE TOSEI GUSOKU ARMOUR, 19TH CENTURYcomprising kabuto with two-piece almond-shaped skull,decorated on each side with a gilt square, fitted with peakdecorated en suite with the skull, shikoro of five lames theuppermost with fukigayeshi, lacquered-steel mempo withdetachable nose with four lacquered plates beneath, do oflacquered plates decorated on the front with a gilt dragon, apair of oda-gote of mail and russet lamellar plates, haidate andsuneate (small losses and chips): on a wooden stand with alarge base

1000-1500

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18A PAIR OF JAPANESE STEEL STIRRUPS (ABUMI BATTO),19TH CENTURY with red lacquered treads (losses), stronglycurved at the front and rising to a signed pierced plateincorporating a loop buckle for suspension, the outer surfaceinlaid with large silver flowers, scrolling foliage and linearornament (losses, areas of wear)25cm; 9 7/8in high(2)

The signature reads Kanazawa ju Ujisada saku.

600-900

19A PAIR OF JAPANESE STEEL STIRRUPS (ABUMI BATTO),19TH CENTURY with black lacquered treads (small cracks),strongly curved at the front and rising to a pierced plateincorporating a loop buckle for suspension and signed in silver,the outer surface inlaid with elaborate silver flowers, scrollingfoliage and linear ornament (losses, areas of wear)24cm; 9 1/2in high (2)

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20A JAPANESE SNAP MATCHLOCK MUSKET, CIRCA 1870 with massive octagonal barrel retained by a faceted brass band atthe breech, fitted with large pierced v-shaped fore-sight andpierced block-shaped back-sight, inlaid with a pair of dragons, cloudornament, the makers signature and a mon in silver over itssurface, fitted with integral pan decorated with silver scrollworkand fitted with hinged brass pivot-cover, brass lock of shapedoutline fitted with moulded steel serpentine decorated with silveren suite with the pan, brass trigger, cherrywood full stock (a smallcrack behind the breech), slender faceted butt of characteristicform, brass trigger-plate, and with no provision for a ramrod70.5cm; 27 3/4in barrel

2500-3500

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21A RARE TIBETAN POWDER-FLASK (RDZAS KHUG), 19TH CENTURYwith brass-bound leather body, soft leather neck, tapering steelnozzle, the reverse fitted with a brass ring and complete withits leather suspension8cm; 3 1/8in high

G. C. Stone identifies this type as Hmam skuk, probably aphonetic rendition of sman khug. Rdzas Khug, literallytranslated gunpowder-flask, appears to be the more usualterm. See D. Larocca 2006, p.211.

200-300

22A DIRK, 19TH CENTURY AND A BHUTANESE OR TIBETANDAGGER, EARLY 20TH CENTURYthe first with tapering plain blade, brass hilt including cross-guard and spherical pommel and bone grip, in its engravedbrass scabbard; the second with tapering single-edged blade,white metal hilt of characteristic form, in its white metalscabbard embossed on the outer face with flowers andtraditional designsthe first: 31.5cm; 12 1/2in (2)

250-300

23AN UNUSUAL INDO-CHINESE SWORD, LATE 19THCENTURYwith rudimentary blade cut with a slender fuller and incisedwith traces of a star, hilt of nimcha form, decorated with goldscrollwork (losses), shaped wooden hilt applied with anengraved silver plaque on each side, in a contemporarywooden scabbard encased in white metal, engraved over itsentire surface with a running pattern of scrollwork on ahatched ground, and fitted with steel chape and suspensionmounts of Chinese form74.5cm; 29 3/8in blade

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24A RARE NORTH EAST HIMALAYAN QUIVER, 17TH/18THCENTURY, CHINESE OR TIBETANformed of two large shaped panels of tooled leather, the innerface with two loops, a steel buckle and staple and a leatherthong for suspension, the outer retaining some painteddecoration, the border studded with brass nails over silverfoliate washers, fitted with five large low domed steel bossesdecorated with gold-damascened scrollwork on the outer face,and with a single arrow55.5cm; 21 7/8in high

The form and decoration is related to Chinese Tibetan andMongolian quivers of the 17th and 18th centuries. see D.Larocca 2006, pp.192-195.

1500-1800

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25A RARE PAIR OF DECORATED GILT RUSSET CHINESESTIRRUPS, 18TH/19TH CENTURYwith oval treads formed with a raised brim, a pair of side-barsrising to a pierced loop, decorated over almost their entireouter surface in gold with a pattern of tight geometric scrollssewn with lotus flowers (small losses)15cm; 6in high(2)

700-1000

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26A RARE TIBETAN MATCHLOCK MUSKET (ME MDA),18TH/19TH CENTURYwith tapering three-stage barrel, decorated over the breech andmuzzle with fine linear patterns in copper, brass and silver, theformer with standing back-sight and pan, wooden full stock, thefore-end applied with shaped steel plaques over leather andpierced for a forked rest, the butt encased in leather, theforward portion applied with embossed brass and copperplaques decorated with traditional patterns, the right of the buttwith a long leather cord case studded with silver nails, the leftwith a further long steel plaque set with red stones in raisedsettings, two steel sling swivels and an early leather sling96.5cm; 38in barrel

For a discussion of this type and another example previously inthe collection of George Cameron Stone see D. Larocca 2006,pp. 198-209.

800-1200

27A RARE 60 BORE CHINESE MATCHLOCK GUN, 19THCENTURYwith very long tapering two-stage barrel retained by twoslender brass bands, octagonal breech incorporating a shapedpan with no provision for a cover, rudimentary steel serpentinewith bifurcated tip for match and angular trigger, highly figuredhardwood half-stock, the butt fitted with a short taperingextension, inset with a shaped bone plaque about theserpentine, the trigger and over the fore-end (chipped), andwith no provision for a ramrod160.3cm; 63 1/8in barrel

An identical gun is illustrated in G. C. Stone 1934, fig. 330, no. 5.

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28A BURMESE IVORY AND SILVER-MOUNTED DHA ANDANOTHER, SMALLER, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURYthe first with curved single-edged blade, encrusted over muchof its surface with silver figures in traditional dress andinscriptions, chased silver ferrule decorated with beadwork,finely carved ivory grip pierced with an openwork design ofdeities and scrollwork arranged vertically, in its silver-mountedwooden scabbard; the second with short plain blade, silverferrule, grip of tusk, in its silver-mounted scabbardthe first: 57.8cm; 22 3/4in blade(2)

The owners family state that this came from King Thibaw Min(1859-1916), the last King of the Konbaung dynasty.

200-300

29A MINIATURE BURMESE SWORD (DHA)the blade decorated with silver scrollwork, chased white metalferrule, horn grip, in its scabbard15.5cm; 6 1/8in

20-30

30A RARE PHILIPPINES SWORD, 19TH CENTURYwith long straight slender blade double-edged for the lastseven inches and formed with a sharply angled point (pitted),forte enclosed by a brass panel on each side, brass stirrup hiltformed with an up-turned shell-guard engraved with thecrowned arms of Spain enclosed by olive fronds, solid pommelformed with a c-shaped recess on one side, integral gripshaped for the fingers, and faced with four horn panels eachretained by a pair of brass rivets 95.5cm; 37 3/4in blade

300-400

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31A RARE INDIAN BRASS HILT FOR A KHANJAR, 17THCENTURYcomprising a pair of slender shaped langets, down-curvedquillons, the quillon-block cut with a brief inscription, integralgrip formed with a central moulding, the pommel formed as apair of down-curved horns, and drawn-up in the centre to ashaped arch rising to a moulded faceted button17cm; 6 3/4in

400-600

32AN INDIAN TIGER-CLAW DAGGER (BAGH NAKH), 19THCENTURYwith five hooked blades each fitted with a ring for attaching tothe fingers and thumb, all joined by a fluted knuckle-plateincorporating a fluted bud-shaped finial at the top and anotherat the rear11.3cm; 4 1/2in high

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33AN INDIAN FAKIRS CRUTCH, 19TH CENTURYwith concealed spike-shaped blade threaded at the base,strongly-recurved crutch-shaped grip with serpent head finial,in its steel scabbard decorated with a writhen pattern and witha cube-shaped moulding at the base55.5cm; 21 7/8in overall

100-150

34TWO INDIAN SWORDS, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURYthe first with wavy blade cut with an inscription on one face,with a panel chiselled with flowers and a figure in traditionaldress on each face of the forte, and steel hilt of khanjar form;the second with wavy single-edged blade of watered steel,decorated with a gold koftgari panel with a brief inscription oneach face, steel hilt of khanjar form rising to a beaked pommel,and decorated over its full surface with gold koftgari flowersand foliagethe first: 72cm; 28 3/8in blade(2)

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35AN INDIAN DAGGER (KATAR), LATE 17TH/18TH CENTURY;AN INDIAN SPIKED MACE AND TWO INDIAN AXES(ZAGHNAL), 19TH CENTURYthe first formed in two pieces, the blade waisted at the forte,and hilt of characteristic form (pitted); the second with globularhead fitted with screw-in spike, on its haft, and decorated overmuch of its surface with silver koftgari; the axes each withwedge-shaped blade, central spike and recurved rear blade, onsteel haft and decorated with silver koftgarithe first: 57.5cm; 22 3/4in (4)

300-400

36TWO INDIAN DAGGERS (PESH KABZ); A MALAYSIANDAGGER (BADE BADE); AN INDIAN KNIFE; A SOUTH-EASTASIAN SHORTSWORD, PROBABALY MALAYSIAN; ANDTWO MALAYSIAN DAGGERS (KRIS), 19TH AND 20THCENTURIESthe first two with slightly curved fullered single-edged blades,and shaped hilts formed of contrasting colours of stone; thethird with pattern-welded blade (chipped), and carved grip andscabbard of characteristic form; the fourth for a commando,stamped Princess Jodhpur on one side, in its scabbard; thefifth, with broad single-edged chopping blade, carved woodenhilt bound with plaited silver wire over the lower portion, in itswooden scabbard open at the front and bound with silverbands; the last two of characteristic form, one with angularstylised birds head form grip (the other missing), and each inits scabbardthe first: 35.5cm; 14in(7)

250-350

37THREE INDIAN AXES AND THREE GHURKHA KUKRIKNIVES, 19TH/20TH CENTURYthe first with curved axe-blade, moulded at the neck, flat rearface, on its wooden haft reinforced with strips of steel at thetop; the second and third each with slender wavy axe-blade,faceted socket, and on its wooden haft; the kukris ofcharacteristic form, each in its scabbard, and two retainingtheir accompanying knivesthe first: 53cm; 20 7/8in head(6)

600-800

38AN INDIAN DAGGER (KATAR), 18TH CENTURYwith sharply tapering fullered blade formed with a pronouncedreinforced tip, chiselled with flowers on each side of the forte(repaired), steel hilt of characteristic form (the side-bars eachrepaired), including a pair of moulded grip-bars, finely chiselledover its entire surface with a vertical arrangement of gilt lotusflowers, in a leather-covered wooden scabbard38.7cm; 15 1/4in

400-700

39TWO INDIAN DAGGERS (KATARS), 19TH/20TH CENTURYthe first for a child, with tapering flat blade, engraved gilt hiltdecorated with scrolls of foliage on a punched ground, includinga pair of grip bars pierced with foliage on each side; the secondwith tapering blade formed with a reinforced point, pierced oneither side at the forte with a gilt boar, chiselled and gilt hiltdecorated with exotic animals and sun masks, in its scabbardthe first: 23cm; 9 1/8in(2)

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40TWO INDIAN SWORDS (TALWARS), LATE 18TH/19THCENTURYeach with curved heavy blade, the first with russet steel hiltincluding a pair of quillons with flat button-shaped terminals,and retaining some gold koftgari scrolls over its surface, in itsleather-covered wooden scabbard; the second with russet hiltincluding quillons with shaped terminals, decorated over itssurface with gold border ornament and bouquets (losses), in afabric-covered wooden scabbardthe first: 83cm; 32 3/4in blade(2)

300-500

41AN INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR), LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURYwith curved heavy blade cut with a long fuller and double-edged towards the point, russet steel hilt of characteristicform, including recurved knuckle-guard and large disc-shapedpommel, decorated with gold flowers within an architecturalframework over the greater part of its surface (losses), in afabric-covered scabbard73cm; 28 3/4in blade

200-300

42AN INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR), LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURYwith curved etched blade, double-edged towards the point,russet iron hilt thickly encrusted with a symmetrical pattern offlowers and scrolling foliage within linear frames all in goldkoftgari (small losses), comprising a pair of straight quillonswith flat button-shaped terminals, a pair of long slenderlangets, large disc pommel chiselled with a foliate moulding ontop, attenuated button, and solid integral grip82cm; 32 1/4in blade

350-450

43AN INDIAN BROADSWORD (KHANDA), LATE 18TH/19THCENTURYwith broad blade swelling towards the point, cut with a saw-toothed pattern on each edge and stamped with a doubleeyelash mark on one face, steel hilt of characteristic form,extending over the lower portion of the blade, comprisingfigure-of-eight shaped guard, broad knuckle-guard andattenuated pommel, decorated over its entire outer surfacewith silver koftgari scrolls of foliage and border ornament, andretaining an early padded liner68.5cm; 27in blade

300-400

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44THREE INDIAN SWORDS (TALWARS), 19TH CENTURYthe first with curved single-edged blade inlaid with a mark onone side, steel hilt of characteristic form inlaid with silverflowerheads within a trellis framework, and solid gripdecorated en suite; the second with curved fuller bladedouble-edged towards the hilt, and steel hilt including a pair offlattened quillons with shaped terminals; and the third withknuckle-guard with recurved bud-shaped finialthe first: 75cm; 29 1/2in blade(3)

300-400

45THREE INDIAN SWORDS (TALWARS), 19TH CENTURYthe first with curved East European blade etched withCelestial motifs and a turbaned demi-figure, brass hilt includinglangets with bud-shaped terminals and large disc pommel; thesecond with curved fullered blade inlaid with three brass-linedhemi-spherical recesses and with a decorative mark on therespective faces at the forte; and the third with curved fulleredblade with traces of a mark, perhaps a double eyelash, on oneface, and steel hilt including recurved knuckle-guardthe first: 71cm; 28in blade(3)

300-400

46TWO INDIAN SWORDS (TALWAR), 18TH/19TH CENTURYthe first with curved fullered blade, robust steel hilt includingknuckle-guard with recurved fluted bud-shaped terminal, anddisc pommel, decorated over its full surface with silver koftgari(losses); the second with curved serrated blade, and steel hiltincluding a pair of langets with pierced terminals (pitted)the first: 80cm; 31 1/2in blade(2)

200-300

47AN INDIAN PARADE HALBERD, 19TH CENTURY; TWOBRASS-MOUNTED INDIAN STAFFS; A LEADING STAFFAND A SPEAR, 19TH CENTURYthe first with slender steel axe-blade (pitted) retained by brasscollars, steel socket issuant from a monstrous mask; thesecond and third each with brass head cast with an inscriptionincluding Chaukidar Municipal and Banda Phaniram Co; thefourth with white metal finial; and the fifth with reinforced leaf-shaped blade and moulded socket, on its haft the first: 72.5cm; 28 1/2in head(5)

250-300

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49A 32 BORE INDIAN COMBINED PERCUSSION PISTOL ANDSPEAR, 19TH CENTURYwith tapering barrel fitted with a sliding spike-shaped headbeneath, box-lock action, and faceted steel socket, decoratedover the spear shank and action border with gold koftgariscrolls (areas of pitting), on a wooden haft with faceted steelshoe39.5cm; 15 1/2in head

500-700

50AN INDIAN SHIELD (DHAL), LATE 18TH CENTURYof tooled hide, the inside with padded liner and four steel ringsfor enarmes, the outer surface with tooled central rondel andborder, fitted in the centre with four domed gilt copper bosseseach finely chiselled with scrolling foliage and flowers37.5cm; 14 3/4in diameter

250-350

51THREE INDIAN SPEARS AND TWO LANCES, 19THCENTURYthe first for pig-sticking; the second with reinforced tip forpiercing armour; the third with leaf-shaped head, the fourthwith slender head applied with a silver coin on the socket; andthe fifth with faceted socket and very long haftthe first: 38cm; 15in head(5)

200-300

52THREE INDIAN ARMY LANCES, THIRD QUARTER OF THE19TH CENTURYeach with regulation steel head, bamboo haft, the first withbulbous steel shoe, and each fitted with a red and white pennant(3)

200-300

53A LARGE ORIENTAL MAIL FRAGMENT, 17TH/18THCENTURY AND A MAIL SHIRTthe first probably constructed from an opened mail shirt,formed of riveted links of circular section, and applied withlater gilt brass panels with beadwork borders and a pair ofdomed brass bosses each set with a central blue stone; thesecond modern, with short arms, and open at the neck(2)

400-600

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48AN INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR) WITH PRESENTATIONINSCRIPTION TO MAJOR A. B. BLAXLAND, O.B.E., DATED1933; TWO GURKHA KUKRI KNIVES; A FOLDING KNIFE; ANINDIAN TIGER-CLAW DAGGER (BAGH NAKH); AND ANINDIAN FOLDING KATAR, 19TH CENTURYthe first with curbed single-edged blade with presentationinscription, silver-plated hilt, in its scabbard with chased silverchape; the second and third of characteristic form, one withengraved blade and horn hilt; the fourth with rudimentarylocking mechanism and chequered grips (losses); the fifthdecorated with gold koftgari foliage and brief inscriptions; andthe last of characteristic form, decorated with silver koftgarithe first: 75.2cm; 29 5/8in blade(6)

200-300

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54A RARE NORTH INDIAN SMALL-SWORD FOR THEEUROPEAN MARKET, CIRCA 1760 with European colichemarde blade retaining traces ofengraved scrollwork at the forte, iron hilt including boatshell-guard rising to a pair of volutes, a pair of straight quillons withglobular terminals, kunckle-guard, and globular pommel,decorated throughout with gold inlaid flowers and foliage, theguard incorporating two stylised palaces on the outer face,retaining traces of original blued finish, and original grip boundwith plaited silver wire and ribband (the gold with losses) 85cm; 33 1/2in blade

The hilt belongs to a well-known group made by anunidentified workshop in North India for export to Europe. SeeA.V. B. Norman 1980, p.348.

1000-1200

55A PAIR OF CARVED AND PAINTED INDIAN WAITERSUPPORTS, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURYeach of shaped outline (one head chipped), polychromepainted in traditional dress, applied with a white metal Princeof Waless feather badge and the numbers 1 and 2respectively, on a wooden base92cm; 36 1/4in high

50-80

56TWO CEYLONESE DAGGERS (PIHA KAETTA) AND ANINDIAN DAGGER (KHANJAR), 18TH/19TH CENTURIESthe first with russet blade, the fuller inset with an engravedsilver panel and applied with chased silver scrollwork on eachside of the forte, the lower portion of the hilt encased inengraved brass chased with traditional scrollwork extendingover the forte, silver pommel and back-strap (losses), andcarved horn grips; the second similar, with plain fuller, andcarved horn grip; the third with curved etched double-edgedblade, and shaped steel hilt decorated with silver koftgari(losses), in its fabric-covered scabbardthe first: 30.5cm; 12in(3)

150-180

57A 28 BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK MUSKET, EARLY 19THCENTURYwith multi-stage swamped sighted barrel retained by sevenslender silver bands, strongly fluted over the breech sectionand at the muzzle, the former stamped with a previously gold-lined mark and two further marks, cord-bound iron actionincluding shaped serpentine, pierced steel trigger, hardwoodfull stock applied with sheet brass over the fore-end, slenderhooked butt with faceted spine, a pair of tapering brass match-holders, and wooden ramrod, together with a contemporaryengraved brass shot-measure and hide powder-flask104cm; 41in barrel

300-400

58A 15 BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK MUSKET, 19TH CENTURYwith tapering barrel retained by a series of leather bands,formed with a vase-shaped muzzle with bead fore-sight,robust breech with standing back-sight and pan with pivot-cover, the action enclosed by shaped steel plates, steel trigger(the steel parts pitted), figured hardwood full stock fitted with adarker section behind the breech, a single steel sling swiveland steel ramrod 122cm; 48in barrel

150-250

59A CAUCASIAN DAGGER (KINDJAL) AND TWOCONTINENTAL HUNTING KNIVES, LATE 19TH CENTURYthe first with double-edged fullered blade, and horn hilt ofcharacteristic form bound with nielloed silver and beadwork;the second with German blade, banded white metal hilt castwith scrolls and flowers, in its scabbard; the third with etchedfolding blade decorated with scrolling foliage inhabited by abird and a stag and inscribed Toledo and steel-boundstaghorn gripsthe first: 50cm; 19 3/4in(3)

150-200

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60A 32 BORE INDIAN SILVER-MOUNTED MATCHLOCK GUNFOR A BOY, EARLY 19TH CENTURYwith etched twist sighted barrel retained by four slender silverbands, moulded at the muzzle, chiselled with a very slenderlong sighting rib and decorated with raised mouldings enrichedwith gold koftgari (small losses), the breech with standingback-sight and pan with pivot-cover, the tang applied with goldflowers, steel trigger and serpentine, the action enclosed oneach side by a large shaped silver plaque, hardwood three-quarter stock, slender faceted butt inlaid with silver foliatepanels on each side, silver mounts comprising moulded butt-cap, and a pair of shaped sling swivels61.5cm; 24 1/4in barrel

800-1200

61A FINE 32 BORE INDIAN MATCHLOCK GUN (TORADOR),LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURYwith swamped barrel retained by three slender shapedengraved brass bands, formed with a sighted vase-shapedmuzzle, moulded over the breech, decorated over its entiresurface with encrusted silver flowers within linear frames andfurther designs over the breech, shaped integral pan withpivot-cover, standing back-sight, the action enclosed by an ironplaque decorated with silver koftgari (losses) on each side,retaining its pricker, hardwood full stock with very slenderfaceted butt, applied with shaped bone plaques engraved withrondels behind the action, engraved bone butt-cap, a pair ofsteel sling swivels, and steel ramrod with moulded tipdecorated with chevron115cm; 45 1/4in barrel

800-1200

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62AN INDO-PERSIAN HELMET (KULAH KHUD), 19THCENTURYwith hemispherical skull, embossed at the front with a stylisedmask including a pair of raised eyes and eyebrows, fitted at thetop with a central boss incorporating a screw-in central spikeand a pair of devilish horns (sliding nasal-bar missing),decorated over its outer surface with silver cartouches andarchitectural frames filled with scrolling silver foliage, enrichedwith gold stars and scrolls, and fitted with a mail neck-defence(small losses)20.5cm; 8in high

300-500

63AN INDO-PERSIAN HELMET (KULAH KHUD), 19THCENTURYwith hemispherical skull embossed with a series of delicateribs and fitted with a central foliate boss (spike missing),decorated over its surface with sprays of gold koftgari scrollingand conventional foliage, and with a series of inscriptions ingold, including Persian benedictory verses, around the brim,fitted with a pair of plume-holders and sliding nasal-bar (minorreplacements, areas of pitting), and with a mail neck defenceof butted links11.5cm; 4 1/2in high

400-600

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64AN INDO-PERSIAN HELMET (KULAH KHUD), 19THCENTURYwith hemispherical skull decorated over almost its entiresurface with finely chiselled designs of scrolling foliage andflowers, carrying cartouche-shaped panels applied withengraved silver bouquets inhabited by exotic birds and furthersmaller panels filled with flowerheads within gold frames, thebase decorated with chiselled panels filled with calligraphicinscriptions and exotic birds all highlighted in silver, fitted witha contemporary central spike and sliding nasal guard eachdecorated with exotic birds within gilt frames (each with lightpitting and wear), a pair of slender plume-holders, and the neckfitted with a shaped defence of butted mail links (minor losses)30.5cm; 12in high

900-1300

65A PERSIAN AXE (SARE-H TABAR), LATE 18TH/19THCENTURYwith etched crescentic head chiselled with a calligraphiccartouche highlighted in silver and decorated with goldscrollwork on each side, flat rear pean decorated with furthercalligraphy en suite, on its steel haft with alternating facetedand writhen sections, the former with silver koftgari scrolls(rubbed)70.5cm; 27 3/4in

A similar axe is illustrated L. Southwick 1982, p. 260, no. 821.

1200-1800

66AN OTTOMAN BALKAN SHORTSWORD (YATAGHAN),19TH CENTURYwith slightly curved single-edged blade, decorated with goldpanels filled with brief inscriptions on each face, silver hiltextending over the forte, previously set with a stone in afoliate setting at the base on each side, decorated with arunning pattern of foliage, shaped for the fingers and rising toan eared pommel, in a contemporary leather-covered woodenscabbard with large silver mounts decorated with panels ofscrolling foliage and border ornament, and with a small loopfor suspension54cm; 21 1/4in

600-800

67AN OTTOMAN SWORD (YATAGHAN), TURKEY, DATED 1251(1835-6)with curved single-edged blade decorated with a silvercalligraphic panel on one face and a decorative rondel on theother, gilt hilt extending over the lower portion of the blade andset with a red paste on each side, back-strap with shapedfluted corals in raised settings (losses), fitted with a pair ofmorse grip-scales retained by four rivets, rising to a shapedeared pommel (cracks), in its leather-covered wooden scabbardwith large brass locket and chape embossed with scrolls,flowers and foliage, the former decorated with two broadbands of beadwork and fitted with a small loop for suspension60.5cm; 23 3/4in blade

The inscriptions include an invocation to Muhammad tointercede with God in Ottoman Turkish, as well as the name ofthe owner, possibly Ahmad Agha.

1000-1200

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68A CAUCASIAN DAGGER, LATE 19TH CENTURYwith tapering fullered blade double-edged towards the point,horn hilt of kindjal form, fitted with a fluted brass ferrule at thebase, in its wooden scabbard, the rear encased in steel andthe front faced with brass, with two loops and a single ring forsuspension50.5cm; 19 7/8in blade

200-300

69TWO CAUCASIAN SHORTSWORDS (KINDJAL), LATE19TH/20TH CENTURYthe first with broad flat fullered blade retaining traces of silverkoftgari at the forte, shaped hilt of characteristic form,comprising a pair of ivory grip-scales retained by rivets onshaped brass washers, in a leather-covered wooden scabbardwith chased and nielloed silver mounts, comprising locketsand chape each decorated on the outer face with symmetricaldesigns of foliage, and iron suspension band overlaid withchased silver; the second with fullered blade, shaped gilt andnielloed hilt, in its scabbard decorated en suitethe first: 54.5cm; 21 1/2in(2)

600-1000

70AN OTTOMAN HARDSTONE-MOUNTED DAGGER(JAMBIYA), EARLY 19TH CENTURY, NORTH AFRICAN ORTURKISHwith curved double-edged blade cut with a slender centralfuller, decorated with gold koftgari scrolls enclosing a briefinscription at the forte on each face, wooden hilt ofcharacteristic form, encased in silver and copper, the innerface chased with foliage and expanded rose heads, the outerface profusely decorated with arrangements of fluted redhardstones and turquoises in raised finely-roped settings, in itsoriginal wooden scabbard, decorated en suite with the hilt, theinner face with a small loop for suspension, and the outer withcircular arrangements of hardstones36cm; 14 1/4in

Kiligs and daggers of this style have been attributed to bothEgypt and Turkey. See A. C. Tirri 2003, p. 67.

1500-2000

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71A CAUCASIAN SILVER MOUNTED SWORD (SHAMSHIR),LATE 19TH CENTURYwith very slightly curved single-edged blade cut with twofullers of differing length along the back-edge (areas of pitting),retaining traces of etched decoration at the forte, silver hiltcomprising cross-piece with bud-shaped terminals, engravedcap pommel of Persian form, and a pair of bone grip-scalesbound with wire at the base, in its leather-covered woodenscabbard with large engraved silver mounts (rubbed), includinga pair of bands with rings for suspension83cm; 32 3/4in blade

A sword of similar form is shown in the hands of ImamShamil, the Lion of Daghestan seated with his two sons. SeeA. Jacob, 1985, p.170.

1200-1800

72A PERSIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR), LATE 18TH/19THCENTURYwith curved single-edged etched blade, steel cross-piecedecorated with gold koftgari scrolls enclosing flowerheads(small losses), cap pommel, and a pair of later bone grip-scales, in a leather-covered wooden scabbard with large steelmounts decorated with gold koftgari patterns within linearframes (rubbed)77.5cm; 30 1/2in blade

1200-1800

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73A DECORATED OTTOMAN SWORD(SHAMSHIR), WITH NIELLOED SILVERHILT, 19TH CENTURYwith curved single-edged blade decorated ingold koftgari with a lengthy inscription alongthe back-edge, a further calligraphic paneland scrollwork at the forte on each face,composite hilt comprising engraved brasscross-piece decorated with foliate borders,and solid grip rising to a pierced bulbouspommel, the outer surface encased in silverdecorated with scrolling foliage on a hatchedground in niello (small losses), in acontemporary fishskin-covered woodenscabbard with engraved gilt-brass mountsincluding two suspension bands decoratedwith sunbursts, and locket and chape eachchased with scrolling foliate borders80.5cm; 31 3/4in blade

3500-4500

74AN OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR, 18TH/EARLY19TH CENTURY, TURKISH OR EASTEUROPEANwith curved blade of European make, double-edged towards the point, cut with three longslender fullers of differing length on eachface, cut with a double eye-lash and furtherdecorative marks at the forte, engraved whitemetal hilt comprising recurved cross-piecewith tightly scrolling terminals, back-strap,and fitted with a pair of horn grip-scales eachretained by three iron rivets (one pommelwasher missing), in its leather-coveredwooden scabbard with white metal mountscomprising locket, chape and middle-band alldecorated with foliate borders en suite withthe cross-piece and with further flowers(locket catch missing), and an additionalcontemporary band for suspension85.5cm; 33 3/4in blade

1200-1800

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75AN INDO-PERSIAN DAGGER (KARD), 19TH CENTURYwith etched single-edged blade, decorated with gold koftgariscrollwork on each face at the forte, slender steel hilt rising toa beaked pommel, decorated with gold en suite with the forte,in its wooden scabbard covered with blue fabric (areas ofwear), with gold locket and chape decorated with matchingdesigns of scrolls, the former fitted with a loop for suspension33cm; 13in

300-400

76A PERSIAN DAGGER (JAMBIYA), 19TH CENTURYwith curved reinforced blade of watered steel, chiselled on eachside of the forte with exotic animals, hardwood grip carved withcalligraphic inscriptions and foliage inhabited by animals, in itsleather-covered wooden scabbard with bone chape38cm; 15in

400-600

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77A CAUCASIAN SILVER-MOUNTED PRIMING-FLASK,19TH CENTURYwith curved body of flattened horn, fitted with silver nozzleand basal band (cap missing) each decorated with nielloedscrollwork about a central rondel, the reverse decoratedwith border ornament, spring cut-off decorated with furtherniello designs, and a single brass loop for suspension13cm; 5 1/4in

200-300

78A RARE OTTOMAN LEATHER FLASK, PROBABLYTURKISH, 17TH/18TH CENTURYof hide, with tapering body of near oval-section retained bystitched leather borders, incorporating a broad strap risingup from the base, with an iron ring, and fitted with awooden stopper38.7cm; 15 1/4in high

800-1000

79A RARE OTTOMAN POWDER-FLASK, EARLY 19THCENTURYwith carved hardwood body, the inner face decorated with apattern of raised ribs centring on a carved oval panelincluding a stylised inscription, the outer face carved withfurther stylised inscriptions and profusely applied with brassribband and minute nails, fitted with an iron suspension ringon the inner face for suspension, and later stopper22cm; 8 3/4in high

600-800

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80A 28 BORE NORTH AFRICAN (KABYLE) SNAPHAUNCEMUSKET, 19TH CENTURYwith tapering barrel retained by two punched silver bands,encrusted with silver scrollwork within linear panels over muchof its length and an inscription over the breech, flat lock ofcharacteristic form (top-jaw missing), hardwood full stockincluding strongly formed segmental butt, steel trigger-guard(cracked), and steel ramrod109.7cm; 43 1/8in barrel

The inscription reads silah nafi lil-adu dafi (Useful Weaponthat repels the enemy).

300-400

81A 22 BORE NORTH AFRICAN (KABYLE) SNAPHAUNCEMUSKET, 19TH CENTURYwith tapering sighted barrel retained by four brass bands,engraved over the breech and the tang, flat lock ofcharacteristic form, retaining traces of overlaid silver,hardwood full stock including butt of pronounced form, fittedon the right with an embossed brass low domed boss, andiron trigger-guard (worn, later ramrod)129cm; 50 3/4in barrel

100-150

82A 32 BORE NORTH AFRICAN SNAPHAUNCE MUSKET ANDA 25 BORE INDIAN PERCUSSION GUN, 19TH CENTURYthe first with three-stage sighted barrel retained by a series ofengraved bands, flat lock, and hardwood full stock inlaid withengraved horn panels (the steel parts pitted); the second withtwo-stage barrel, back-action lock, walnut half-stock and steelmounts (steel parts pitted)the first: 108cm; 42 1/2in barrel(2)

200-300

83A 16 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET,19TH CENTURYwith tapering sighted barrel retained by five engraved brassbands, moulded at the muzzle, engraved with scrolls and abrief inscription over the breech, engraved lock, full stocksheathed in engraved steel, inset with engraved brass rondelsand slender plaques, the butt of very slender fishtail form,decorated en suite (losses), a pair of steel sling swivels, andsteel ramrod118.5cm; 46 3/4in barrel

200-300

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84AN 18 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN SILVER-MOUNTEDMIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURYwith tapering sighted barrel retained by six large silver bandschased with scrolling leafy tendrils, the breech with standingback-sight overlaid with a plaque of engraved silver (smallchips), steel tang overlaid with a further silver plaque, steellock of characteristic form overlaid with engraved sheet silver,wooden full stock, overlaid with embossed silver plaquesdecorated with scrolling tendrils within linear frames, facetedbutt fitted with large matching plaques, a pair of sling swivels,and iron ramrod104cm; 41in barrel

1500-2000

85A 12 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET,EARLY 19TH CENTURYwith tapering sighted barrel moulded at the muzzle, inlaid overmuch of its length with scrolls and foliage, the breechincorporating a standing back-sight, rudimentary flat lock,figured hardwood full stock, carved with a moulding of earlyform ahead of the lock, slender slightly curved butt inlaid withnumerous shaped mother-of-pearl panels and rondels, allenriched with minute brass nails and wire (replacements,losses), the butt encircled by an engraved brass band, steelmounts comprising a pair of sling swivels and trigger-guard,and steel ramrod90.5cm; 35 3/4in barrel

400-600

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86A 28 BORE MORROCCAN SNAPHAUNCE GUN, EARLY19TH CENTURYwith octagonal barrel retained by two chased white metalbands, moulded at the breech and fitted with a standing back-sight, chiselled lock of characteristic form decorated withscrolls of foliage, applied with sheet silver and set with smallcoral beads, figured hardwood three-quarter stock inset withengraved white metal plaques, and engraved bone butt-plate116cm; 45 3/4in barrel

300-500

87AN 18 BORE CAUCASIAN MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET, 19THCENTURYwith tapering sighted barrel moulded at the muzzle, retainedby two pierced silver bands and struck with Hyderabad arsenalinscription at the breech, chiselled lock of characteristic form,hardwood full stock (fore-end chipped, the rear portion of thebutt missing), and steel ramrod134.5cm; 53in barrel

300-500

88AN 18 BORE OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCKPISTOL, TURKISH, 19TH CENTURYwith tapering barrel retained by a pair of embossed silverbands, incised with a pseudo barrelsmiths signature andchiselled with foliage against a gilt ground over the breech(losses), border-engraved lock signed en suite with the barrel,fitted with semi-rainproof pan and roller, carved hardwood fullstock, silver mounts cast with trophies in low relief includingsolid side-plate, spurred pommel, and trigger-guard, andimitation ramrod (worn throughout, the stock with small cracksand chips)51.7cm; 20 3/8in

400-600

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89A RARE 20 BORE OVER-AND-UNDER OTTOMANFLINTLOCK CARBINE, TURKEY, CIRCA 1830with tapering two-stage barrels moulded at the muzzles andencrusted with silver scrolling foliage over the octagonalbreeches, shaped tang decorated en suite, engraved steppedbevelled lock fitted with sliding pan forming the pan-cover forthe lower barrel, figured walnut full stock inlaid with delicatesilver leaves carried by scrolling silver wire tendrils withinwrigglework frames over the fore-end and the butt, the lattercarved with chequering, scrolls of foliage, an expandedflowerhead and pierced with a stylised monster head, ironmounts comprising trigger-guard, side-plate and butt-plate alldecorated with silver scrolls en suite with the breech, and withno provision for a ramrod75cm; 29 1/2in

600-1000

90AN 18 BORE OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL,TURKEY, 19TH CENTURYwith tapering barrel stamped with a series of brass-linedmarks at the breech (rubbed), engraved tang, engravedbevelled lock (patinated), hardwood full stock carved withscrolls and foliage over the fore-end, the butt profuselystudded with minute silver nails, filigree and a panel ofelaborate parcel gilt beadwork over the spine and about thetang (chipped), silver spurred pommel chiselled with foliage,engraved steel trigger-guard, and simulated ramrod49.5cm; 19 1/2in

400-600

91A 20 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN MIQUELET-LOCK PISTOL,19TH CENTURYwith tapering barrel retained by a chased silver muzzle band,engraved tang, engraved lock retaining traces of a makersmark, wooden fore-end, the rear portion and the butt of chasedand engraved silver decorated with scrolls of foliage and inimitation of a spurred pommel, and simulated ramrod46.3cm; 18 1/4in

350-450

92TWO 16 BORE OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS,TURKEY, 19TH CENTURYthe first with tapering barrel encrusted with silver scrollwork,foliage and trophies of arms, the tang encrusted with furtherscrolls, rounded lock decorated en suite, carved hardwood fullstock (cracks and repairs), brass trigger-guard, and steel side-plate and pommel each encrusted with silver scrolls (laterramrod); the second with engraved barrel, grooved tang,engraved stepped lock, carved hardwood full stock (repairs),and iron mounts (later ramrod)the first: 45.5cm; 18in(2)

300-450

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93A PAIR OF 16 BORE BALKAN LONG MIQUELET-LOCKHOLSTER PISTOLS, 19TH CENTURYwith minor differences, with tapering barrels each retained bya muzzle band cast with further scrolls, iron locks, engravedwith scrollwork, full brass stocks cast with panels filled withscrollwork and divided by beaded patterns, integral matchingpommels, one trigger-guard decorated en suite (the other anearly replacement), and each with simulated ramrod50.8cm; 20in (2)

1000-1500

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94A 16 BORE FLINTLOCK PISTOL FOR PRESENTATION TO ANEASTERN POTENTATE, THE BARREL SIGNED BOUTETDIRECTEUR ARTISTE, THE LOCK BY DOBSON, CIRCA 1815with tapering barrel signed on the left of the breech, appliedover its surface with gilt trophies-of-arms and neoclassicalornament within segmental frames filled with diamondpatterns, the breech decorated with a gilt neoclassical basketof fruit, tang overlaid with chased sheet gold and incorporatingthe back-sight, engraved stepped bolted lock signed Dobsonon an oval carried by a trophy-of-arms, fitted with outward-tipping safety-pan, roller, and French cock (the mainspringbroken, defective), figured hardwood half-stock (worn, smallchips), silver mounts stamped with Eastern marks (rubbed),including engraved solid side-plate, spurred pommel withtrophy-of-arms cap, and trigger-guard (ramrod-pipe, fore-endand ramrod missing) 46.5cm; 18 3/8in

The pivoting safety pan is a notably rare feature.

700-900

95A 16 BORE BALKAN LONG MIQUELET-LOCK HOLSTERPISTOL, 19TH CENTURYwith tapering barrel retained by a muzzle band chased withscrolls, iron lock, full stock entirely encased in silver chasedwith traditional scrollwork, pommel of rats tail form, trigger-guard decorated en suite and simulated ramrod53.4cm; 21in

400-600

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96A 22 BORE BALKAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL,SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLYBOKA KOTORSKA, IONNINA, OR JANNINAwith engraved tapering barrel formed with a flat and appliedwith small brass panels over the breech, the tang overlaid witha nielloed silver panel decorated with conventional foliage,border-engraved bevelled lock, full stock encased with finelynielloed silver against a punched parcel-gilt ground, decoratedwith a running pattern of flowers and foliage over the fore-end,an allegorical figure, perhaps Ceres, and an exotic bird aheadof the trigger-guard, the butt decorated with stylised rococoscrolls, further figures, flowers and foliage, small pommelformed with a raised terminal, trigger-guard decorated ensuite, and slender simulated ramrod39.2cm; 15 1/2in

This pistol forms part of a group that were almost certainlymade for the Greeks at the court of King Otto in the thirddecade of the 19th century as part of the Greek RomanticRevival following the War of Liberation. Another example isillustrated R. Elgood 1995, pp. 62-3.

800-1000

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98

97AN ABYSSINIAN SWORD (SHOTEL), 20TH CENTURYwith strongly curved fullered blade, horn hilt of characteristicform, comprising three separate pieces, and the tang retaininga coin of Vittorio Emanuele III on the top of the pommel, in itstooled leather scabbard68cm; 26 3/4in blade

Following the Second Italo-Abyssinian War Vittorio Emanuele IIIadopted the title Emperor of Abyssinia 1936-41.

400-600

98FOUR SUDANESE SWORDS (KASKARA), LATE 19THCENTURYthe first with double-edged blade stamped with a pair ofcelestial marks, steel cross-piece, the grip covered withcrocodile skin, in its wooden scabbard engulfed by a babycrocodile; the second with etched blade; the third with fulleredblade, in its leather scabbard with swollen tip; the fourthsimilar, with white metal cross-piecethe first: 53.5cm; 21 in blade(4)

300-400

99A NGALA EXECUTION KNIFE, CONGO; ANOTHER CONGOKNIFE; TWO SOMALI BILLAOU DAGGERS, LATE19TH/20TH CENTURY; AN AFRICAN AXE; A MALAYSIANDAGGER (BADE BADE); TWO AFRICAN BOWS; A QUIVEROF ARROWS; A NEPALESE KUKRI; AND THREE FURTHERAFRICAN DAGGERSthe first with characteristically broad blade engraved with lineardesigns and grooved over the back-edge, moulded hiltwrapped with steel and brass ribband; the second with leaf-shaped blade pierced with two circular apertures and a slot atthe hilt, incised with grooves, and shaped small wooden hilt,the third and fourth with tapering slender blades, and hilts ofcharacteristic form composed of steel and horn; the fifth on itswooden haft; the sixth with carved ivory hilt, in its scabbardthe first: 66.5cm; 26 1/4in(13)

250-300

100AN AFRICAN CLUB (KNOBKERRIE), LATE 19TH/EARLY20TH CENTURYof characteristic form, the head studded with a star-shapedpattern of brass rondels, the haft with two carved bands,together with a brass and copper-mounted tribal neckornament the first: 71cm; 28in

120-180

40

101AFRICAN WEAPONS: TWO AXES, TWO CLUBS, TWODAGGERS, A SUDANESE SWORD (KASKARA), ANOTHERSWORD, A BOW AND ANOTHER CLUBthe first axe with slender rectangular head swelling towardsthe tip; the second similar, on a shorter haft; the third andfourth of knobkerrie type, one bound with twisted wire, thedaggers with plain blades, one with wooden anthropomorphichilt, the other including sections of bone, each in its scabbardwith a strap for the upper arm; the kaskara of characteristicform (pommel missing); the seventh with blade of kaskaratype and rudimentary sheet steel stirrup hilt; the bow carvedwith a criss-cross pattern on the outer face (chipped); andanother club, probably New Hebridesthe first: 74.5cm; 29 3/8in (10)

600-800

102A SUDANESE SWORD (KASKARA), LATE 19TH CENTURYwith broad tapering fullered blade stamped with a pair ofcelestial profiles on each side, steel hilt of characteristic form,the grip covered with crocodile skin and a crocodile claw, in itswooden scabbard entirely encased in a crocodile body, fittedwith a pair of rings for suspension and retaining its boundsuspension cord91cm; 35 3/4in blade

300-500

103AN AFRICAN FIGHTING DAGGER (BASWA KNIFE),CONGO, LATE 19TH CENTURYwith broad blade of leaf-shaped form, cut with a series ofdecorative lines, formed with a central ridge and blackened tocontrast, hardwood hilt (small cracks) formed with apronounced inverted mushroom-shaped pommel studded overthe greater part of its surface with geometric designs in yellowand white metal, and the top of the pommel with a knotpattern37cm; 14 1/2in overall

300-500

104A FIJIAN GUNSTOCK CLUB, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20THCENTURY of characteristic form, the underside of the butt carved inimitation of bark, the finial with a vertical linear moulding,swelling at the base (very small chips at each end), the haftalmost entirely encased in an interlaced pattern of rattan incontrasting colours, and remaining in untouched conditionthroughout 85.5cm; 33 3/4in

Provenance Lieutenant Archibald Collins, North Yorkshire.

The vendor states that Collins served on the Australia Stationduring the period 1900-05.

300-500

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105A RUSSIAN HUNTING SWORD AND FOUR SOCKETBAYONETS, 19TH CENTURYthe first with tapering fullered single-edged blade, white metalhilt cast in low relief, comprising down-turned shell-guarddecorated with scrolls enclosing the crowned double eagle inthe centre, quillon formed as a deers foot, knuckle-guard andhorn grip-scales, in its scabbard; the second by Wooley; thethird dated 1865, in its scabbard; the fourth dated 1853, andthe fifth retaining its locking ringthe first: 46.5cm; 18 3/8in blade(5)

300-400

106A WEST RUSSIAN SWORD (SHASQUA), LATE 19THCENTURY AND AN INFANTRY SHORTSWORD, LATE18TH/19TH CENTURYthe first with curved fullered blade etched with patrioticinscriptions including Vivat Szlachty, a mounted knight and acrowned eagle displayed, struck with a cyrillic inscription oneach side of the forte, brass stirrup hilt, including piercedquillon, and spirally-carved wooden grip (small cracks), in itsbrass-mounted brown leather scabbard; the second withtapering double-edged blade, and steel hilt including down-curved quillon, dish-guard, knuckle-guard and pommel78.5cm; 31in blade

300-400

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European and American Edged WeaponsVARIOUS OWNERS

107A BALLOCK DAGGER, LATE 15TH/16TH CENTURYin excavated condition, with tapering blade of stiff-diamondsection over its upper two thirds, the lower third single-edgedand cut with a slender fuller along the back-edge, etched andgilt with a panel of scrollwork at the forte, latten hiltcomprising a pair of characteristic nodules, cap pommel, andspirally-carved bone grip (cracked, small chips)35.5cm; 13 7/8in

1500-2500

108A BALLOCK DAGGER, LATE 15TH/16TH CENTURYin excavated condition, with tapering single-edged blade oftriangular section, tapering wooden grip of characteristic formincluding two basal lobes (cracked, two detached chips) andthe pommel with a small brass tang washer32cm; 12 5/8in

Found in the River Thames near Three Cranes Wharf.

350-450

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109AN IMPORTANT GERMAN RENAISSANCE SILVER-MOUNTED HAND-AND-A-HALF SWORD, DATED 1540with earlier tapering double-edged blade of flattened-hexagonal section, cut with a short central fuller and retainingtraces of the sacred inscription I.N.R.I. on each face, the fortewith a cross-and-orb mark on each face, steel hilt encased inengraved and gilt sheet silver, comprising a pair of straighttapering quillons with moulded terminals each fitted with asilver-gilt rosette button, moulded silver-gilt scabbard cappierced on each side perhaps for an applied ornament (nowmissing), plummet-shaped pommel gadrooned on the top andfitted with rosette tang button en suite with the quillons, thelower portion decorated with an acanthus band, two-stagewooden grip, the upper portion encased in engraved and giltsheet silver, decorated at the top with a band of acanthus, thelower portion bound with silver-gilt ribband (an earlyreplacement), the pommel, grip and scabbard cap engravedwith scrolls and sprays of running fig foliage (rubbed), in itsoriginal silver-gilt scabbard lined with wooden fillets, formed offour sections and a chape, each fitting into each other at a plainjunction (partly reconstructed, previously covered by appliedmouldings), the four sections formed of a front and a rearpanel (two replaced) joined by a slender moulded frame,pierced and engraved with delicate sprays and scrolls ofrunning fig foliage (minor restorations), the top paneldecorated with the winged figure of Justice, the middle withthe figure of Death above the date, and the reverse of theforte painted with an inventory number, perhaps 77095cm; 37 1/2in blade

ProvenanceDr. Ing. H. C. M. Dreger, sold Fischer & Kahlert, Luzern, 2August 1927, lot 75.

The Property of a Lady, sold Christies, King Street, 30th April1986, lot 207.

LiteratureDr. Ing. E.H. Max Dreger, Waffensammlung Dreger, Berlin,1926, cat. Nr. 63

The decoration is in the manner of Heinrich Aldegrever ofPaderborn (born 1502, died sometime between 1555-61).Three superb engraved designs of daggers with sectionalscabbards by Aldegrever are dated 1536, 1537 and 1539. SeeJ. Hayward 1976, p.314 and Wheeler 1998, pp.50-51.

The distinguished quality of the present sword places itamongst a small group of highly decorated pieces of the samedate, all of which appear to be have been preserved in oldcollections from the earliest times. The closest example to thepresent sword is that of King Gustav Vasa of Sweden,attributed to an unknown Brunswick maker, dating to circa1535-40 and preserved in the Treasury of Uppsala Cathedral.Another is preserved in the Treasury of Cracow Cathedral,originating from the tomb of King Sigismund Augustus I ofPoland. Other examples are preserved in the HistorischesMuseum Dresden and Krems Munster (inv. no. STA 4). See H.Seitz. 1956-8, pp. 165-6; the same author 1965, pp.277-284; Z.Zygulski 1982, p.44 and Krems 1971, cat. No. 449.

30000-40000

44

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110A BRUNSWICK STATE TWO-HAND PROCESSIONALSWORD OF THE GUARD OF JULIUS, DUKE OFBRUNSWICK AND LNEBURG IN WOLFENBTTEL (1528-89), NO. 167, DATED 1573with straight double-edged blade of flattened-diamond section,stamped with two differing bladesmiths marks, in a shield atankard on one face and on the other a further shield filledwith two vertical panels filled with a sword and a chevron,rectangular ricasso formed with a pair of slender up-turnedlugs in the middle, boldly incised with the crowned Ducalmonogram, the number and the date within a linear frame oneach side, iron hilt comprising a pair of ribbon-like quillons eachinterrupted by a chiselled and engraved fish-shaped moulding,curled forward and back at the respective down-curvedterminals, a pair of small flat engraved serpentine lugs at thebase, engraved inner and outer ring-guards, each interruptedwith three baluster mouldings and filled with a saltire, theformer with thumb-ring, thick pierced crutch-shaped pommel,and later leather-covered wooden grip134cm; 52 3/4in blade

ProvenanceThe Hanoverian Royal Collections, Schloss Marienburg

For a discussion of this group and other examples sold in theserooms see Thomas Del Mar Ltd 8th December 2010, lot 155.

15000-20000

111A NORTH GERMAN TWO-HAND PROCESSIONAL SWORD,LATE 16TH CENTURY, PROBABLY BRUNSWICKwith multi-stage blade struck with large fleur-de-lys marks oneach face, the ricasso struck with bladesmiths mark andincorporating a pair of lugs, steel hilt comprising a pair ofribbon-like quillons each interrupted by an engraved fish-shaped moulding, curled forward and back at the respectivedown-curved fluted terminals, a pair of small flat serpentinelugs at the base, engraved inner and outer ring-guards, eachfitted with a central plate pierced with heart-shaped apertures,thick pierced crutch-shaped pommel, and later leather-coveredwooden grip108.5cm; 42 3/4in blade

ProvenanceThe Hanoverian Royal Collections, Schloss Marienburg

6000-8000

112A NORTH GERMAN TWO-HAND PROCESSIONAL SWORD,LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLYBRUNSWICK with straight double-edged blade, tapering forte stamped witha mark on one side, rectangular ricasso incorporating a pair oflugs, iron hilt of flattened bars, comprising a pair of strongcurved quillons tightly curled inwards and outwards at therespective terminal and interrupted by fish mouldings,stamped on one side with a mark, the letter A in a rondel,inner and outer ring-guard each filled with a plate, facetedplummet-shaped pommel, decorated throughout withengraved scrolls and leather-covered moulded grip 121.2cm; 47 3/4in blade

4000-6000

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113A NORTH EUROPEAN BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD(TESSAK), SECOND HALF OF THE 16TH CENTURY, NORTHGERMAN OR SCANDINAVIANwith tapering blade of flattened-diamond section, rectangularricasso with blunt edges, incised with a pattern of straight andwavy lines on each face, steel hilt of characteristic form,comprising basket-guard of faceted bars on a double shell-guard pierced with trefoils at the inner corners, a pair ofvertically-recurved quillons with bulbous terminals chiselledwith a pattern of raised dots, the basket set with numerouslow bosses chiselled en suite, mushroom-shaped pommelchiselled with a matching band around the base, originalfaceted button (areas of light pitting), and original facetedleather-covered wooden grip94.5cm; 37 1/4in blade

4000-6000

48

113

114A FINE GERMAN SWEPT-HILT RAPIER WITH BLUED-STEELHILT, CIRCA 1600 with sharply tapering blade of diamond section (a very smallportion ground), tapering ricasso stamped with the mark ofWolfgang Stantler, the letters ST arranged vertically beneath acrown, blued-steel hilt of flattened rounded bars comprisingdown-curved quillon with flattened globular terminal, knuckle-guard, outer ring-guard joined at the base to the lowerring-guard, trifurcated inner-guard, and flattened barrel-shapedpommel, original grip of plaited wire and Turks heads, andretaining some early blued finish (oxidised to brown throughout)84cm; 33in blade

This sword belongs to the well known group of rapiersassociated with the Munich Town Guard. A significant numberare preserved in the Bavarian Army Museum, Ingoldstadt.Others are preserved in the Royal Armouries Leeds, theMuse Royal de l Arme et d Histoire Militaire Brussels andthe Wallace Collection. Another was sold Sothebys Olympia29th June 2007 lot 34. For a discussion of this group see A. V.B. Norman 1980, pp.127-129.

8000-10000

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115A FINE AND RARE ENGLISH RAPIER WITH SILVER-ENCRUSTED HILT, CIRCA 1620with straight tapering blade of flattened-hexagonal section, cutwith a short fuller on each face, one with a running wolf and across mark, each retaining a small portion of latten inlay,rectangular ricasso stamped with a castle mark on each face,steel hilt of flattened rounded bars, comprising a pair ofvertically-recurved quillons swelling towards the terminals andwith delicate bud-shaped finials, cusson, outer ring-guardswelling in the centre, knuckle-guard en suite with the ring,thumb-loop and large globular pommel, the outer face of thebars encrusted with silver cherubic masks with featheredcrowns, scrolling leafy tendrils, ball flowers and fruit all withinbeadwork frames, the pommel with a central matching maskon each side framed by bold leaves on a ground of scrollingtendrils, the inner face sewn with pellets and further tendrils(the silver rubbed and with minor losses), the thumb-loopplain, and wooden grip retaining an early binding of plaitedsilver wire and ribband and Turks heads95.8cm; 37 3/4in blade

ProvenanceChristies, King Street, 22nd July 1992, Lot 39

The decoration of this hilt is almost certainly by the same handas a sword sold in these rooms, 12th December 2007, lot 285.The use of cherub masks with feathered crowns is particularlyunusual. Both are related to a rapier in the Wallace Collection,inv. no. A596. The Wallace rapier originated from WilliamMeyrick and was described in the 1861 catalogue as hilt andpommel....stated to have been recently dug up at SaffronWalden;....A suitable blade...has been added.... The quality ofboth the decoration and the hilt itself would suggest that bothoriginate from a Royal London workshop, such as that ofNathaniel Matthewe (recorded 1584-1641). Matthewe ismentioned in the Great Wardrobe accounts in the early 17thCentury where it appears that he was required to supplyswords for specific occasions such as for the enrolment of aKnight of the Bath and the installation of a Garter Knight. On28th September 1614 he is recorded supplying ....a huntingweapon with a knife....set with cherubs heads of silver, thewhole damascened with gold embossed and chased, the gripof large silver wire gilded...... See A. V. B. Norman 1986, p. 138and L. Southwick 2001, pp. 178-179. Three hilts of this groupare currently on exhibition at the Wallace Collection, London:The Noble art of the Sword, Fashion and Fencing inRenaissance Europe, circa 1520-1630, cat. nos. 3.09, 3.10, 3.11.

4000-6000

50

115

116AN ITALIAN SWEPT-HILT RAPIER, EARLY 17TH CENTURY with tapering blade of flattened-hexagonal then flattened-diamond section, retaining traces of a stamped inscriptionwithin a short fuller on each face, tapering ricasso engravedwith a makers mark on each side, chiselled steel hilt formed ofa symmetrical arrangement of moulded bars comprising a pairof vertically recurved quillons with bulbous terminals eachpierced with an elaborate pattern of interlacing branches,triangular cusson, knuckle-guard, outer ring-guard joined tothe knuckle-guard by an additional bar, two lower ring-guardsof diminishing size, the lower fitted with a pierced sprung-inplate (the outer missing its plate), a pair of arms, globularpommel pierced with an elaborate pattern of interlacing twigsmatching the quillons, and the bars all interrupted with globularmouldings pierced en suite with the quillons and pommel(later grip, pitted and cleaned throughout) 112cm; 44in blade

ProvenanceWarwick Castle, Inv. no. E034, sold in these rooms 26th June2007 lot 251

3000-4000

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117A RAPIER WITH BLUED STEEL HILT, PROBABLY GERMAN,LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY with long blade of flattened-hexagonal section (areas ofpitting), stamped SHAGVM within a short fuller framed bylines and punched designs on each side of the forte, taperingrectangular ricasso cut with incised lines at the borders, steelhilt of rounded bars, comprising vertically-recurved quillonswith moulded bud-shaped terminals, a pair of moulded arms, apair of additional frontal bars each with a terminal matching thequillons, outer ring-guard strongly curved down in the centrewith a further matching moulding and interrupted on each sidewith an ovoidal moulding, trifurcated inner-guard, large ovoidpommel with moulded button, with later dark blue finish andthe grip with a later binding of plaited wire and Turks heads 120.5 cm; 47 1/2in blade

2000-3000

118A GERMAN SWEPT-HILT RAPIER, CIRCA 1610-20with slender blade of flattened-diamond section cut with ashort fuller on each face and cut with a running wolf markinlaid in copper on the reverse, tapering ricasso struck with aseries of marks and punched ornament extending over thebase of the blade (rubbed), iron hilt of flattened-rounded bars,including strongly down-curved rear quillon, recurved verticalknuckle-guard, diagonal outer-guard joining the base of theknuckle-guard to the rear arm, small inner ring-guard drawn-upon the outer side to form a single up-turned bar, fluted barrel-shaped pommel, the principal bars decorated with fluting atthe terminals, and later grip bound with wire and Turks heads 95.1cm; 37 1/2in blade

2000-3000

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119A GERMAN RAPIER, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 17THCENTURYwith tapering blade of flattened-hexagonal section, stampedwith three decorative marks within a short fuller framed byincised lines on each face, steel hilt including a pair ofvertically-recurved flattened quillons, outer ring-guard joined toa lower shell-guard by a pair of short arms, inner ring-guardincorporating a thumb-loop at the top and a further solid guardbeneath, flattened cylindrical pommel, and leather-coveredwooden grip90.8cm; 35 3/4in blade

600-800

120A COMPOSITE NORTH EUROPEAN SWEPT-HILT RAPIER,CIRCA 1620with tapering two-stage blade, the upper portion of flattened-hexagonal section, the lower stamped with a brief inscription,perhaps Pedro de Velmonte en Toldedo in a central fullerframed by a pair of slender fullers, tapering ricasso stampedwith the bladesmiths marks, the letters S and T crowned(the tip of the blade shortened), steel hilt of faceted bars,comprising a pair of straight quillons swelling towards theterminals, three outer ring-guards of increasing size, eachswelling in the centre, the uppermost joined to the knuckle-guard by an additional bar, trifurcated inner-guard, associatedreblued faceted ovoid pommel (perhaps later, the steel partspitted throughout), the hilt retaining traces of gold-damascened scrollwork, and the grip bound with plaited wirewith Turks heads105cm; 41 3/8in blade

400-600

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121A DUTCH CAVALRY SWORD OF THE TYPE ASSOCIATEDWITH THE AMSTERDAM TOWN GUARD, SECOND HALF OFTHE 17TH CENTURYwith double-edged blade cut with a running wolf markstamped SAHAGOM between a series of crosses within ashort fuller on each face, stamped with Amsterdam town markon one side and the bladesmiths stamp, the letter Pcrowned, on the other, steel hilt of characteristic formincluding inner and outer ring-guard each fitted with a sprung-in plate pierced with an arrangement of stars and circles, theforward plate painted with an inventory number (loose),knuckle-guard, thumb-loop, scrolling quillon stamped with aclover leaf mark on one side, spherical pommel, and the gripbound with plaited wire and Turks heads92.5cm; 36 1/2in blade

For a discussion of this group of swords see H.L.Visser, 1996pp.144-157.

700-900

122A RARE DECORATED PARADE SWORD, CIRCA 1770-90,PROBABLY FOR THE SWEDISH CAROUSELwith broad slightly curved fullered blade, etched with scrolls,strapwork, trophies and a series of panels including Celestialmotifs (pitted), brass hilt cast and chased in low relief,comprising down-curved quillon, a pair of langets, verticalouter-guard, knuckle-guard, and solid grip all formed as scalyserpents91.4cm; 36in blade

The carousel divertissements and hastiludes held by KingGustav III during the period 1776-85 were magnificentarrangements of passages of arms which included romantictheatrical games, elements of freemasonry and mystique. TheKings obsession with matters medieval and chivalric was theunderlying force that created what has been described as thetotal aesthetic experience. See T. Rangstm 1992, pp. 437-439.

300-400

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123A NORTH EUROPEAN MILITARY SWORD TESSAK, LATE16TH CENTURYwith curved blade double-edged towards the point, cut with along shallow fuller on each face and with traces of a stampedmark on the reverse, steel hilt of flattened bars comprisingvertically-recurved quillons swelling towards the tips and withflattened bud-shaped finials, knuckle-guard swelling in thecentre, broad shaped outer-guard with bud-shaped terminal atthe top fitting into the pommel, attached to the knuckle-guardby an additional curved bar, inner ring-guard, thumb-loop, lowpyramidal pommel, and leather-covered wooden grip82.5cm; 32 1/2in blade

700-900

124A NORTH EUROPEAN CAVALRY SWORD, SECONDQUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURYwith curved single-edged blade with traces of a Kings headand a running wolf mark, iron hilt of flattened moulded bars,comprising down-curved scrolling quillon, knuckle-guardinterrupted by a central baluster moulding, inner and outerring-guards of differing size, each fitted with a pierced sprung-in plate, the latter rising to an additional bar en suite with theknuckle-guard, thumb-loop, flatted fig-shaped pommel, andspirally-carved wooden grip (binding missing)74.5cm; 29 1/4in blade

ProvenanceCarl Beck, Sursee, inv. no. 52, sold Bonhams Knightsbridge,29th July 2004, lot 215

600-800

125A CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD, LATE 17TH CENTURYwith tapering blade of flattened-diamond section, brass hiltcomprising moulded quillon, a pair of moulded ring-guardseach filled with a shallow plate, knuckle-guard joined by a pairof scrolling bars to the ring-guards, globular pommel, andwooden grip retaining a portion of its wire binding with aTurks head top and bottom87.5cm; 34 1/2in blade

700-900

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126AN ITALIAN SHORTSWORD, FIRST QUARTER OF THE 17THCENTURYwith broad curved blade double-edged towards a clipped-backpoint, stamped with a series of letters (indistinct) within a longslender fuller, and incised with a criss-cross pattern of doublelines along the back-edge on each face, rectangular ricassostamped Caino, cut with a further fuller and incised with apair of lines, fluted steel hilt comprising down-curved forward-canted quillon, recurved knuckle-guard, up-turned scallopedguard, and later carved wooden grip64.5cm; 25 1/2in blade

Two swords of related type from the Farnese Armoury areillustrated in L. G. Boccia and E. T. Coehlo 1975, nos. 544, 545.For a discussion of the bladesmith and another blade of thistype see R. Gotti 2000, pp. 96-100.

600-800

127A NORTH ITALIAN SWORD, CIRCA 1620-30, PROBABLYVENETOwith tapering blade of flattened-hexagonal section, cut with aseries of recessed panels and with a cross and orb mark oneach face, steel crab claw hilt, comprising a pair of down-curved quillons, an additional pair of down-curved arms, outerring-guard, all decorated with filed ornament, and facetedspherical pommel (later grip)87cm; 34 1/4in blade

600-800

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128AN ITALIAN SHORTSWORD, CIRCA 1600with tapering blade formed with a pair of long deep fullers anda reinforced central rib on each face, steel hilt comprising apair of strongly down-curved quillons swelling towards theterminals, side-ring, later pommel and grip, the latter boundwith plaited wire and Turks heads (areas of pitting)51cm; 20in blade

600-800

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129A NORTH EUROPEAN DISH-HILT RAPIER, SECONDQUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY, AUSTRIAN ORGERMAN with tapering slender hollow-triangular blade, etched withexotic birds, scrolls of foliage and inscriptions at the forte (theetching rubbed, obscured in places), steel hilt comprisingpierced, engraved large shallow circular dish-guard embossedwith a pattern of spiralling flutes to form a large expandedflowerhead, a pair of straight slender quillons with attenuatedbud-shaped terminals, quillon-block chiselled with volutes andscrolls, tall fluted ovoid pommel formed en suite with thequillon terminals, and retaining an early grip of twisted wireand Turks heads 111cm; 43 3/4in blade

2000-3000

130AN ENGLISH RAPIER, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 17THCENTURYwith tapering blade stamped Andria Ferara within a shortfuller on each face, steel hilt comprising a pair of straightquillons with tightly scrolling terminal (repairs), cup-guardchiselled with a cavalryman and a portrait medallion on therespective sides, all on a ground of scrolling foliage, drawn-upon one side to join the knuckle-guard, the latter interrupted bya grotesque moulding, plummet-shaped pommel chiselledwith further portrait medallions, and the grip bound withcopper wire and Turks heads (the hilt pitted)101.5cm; 40in blade

700-900

131A NORTH EUROPEAN DISH-HILT RAPIER, SECONDQUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY, AUSTRIAN ORGERMAN with tapering blade of flattened-diamond section, steel hilt,comprising pierced, engraved large shallow circular dish-guarddecorated with bold sprays of foliage issuant from a base ofscrolls, a pair of quillons with chiselled bud-shaped finials,quillon-block decorated with further scrolls and foliage, tallovoid pommel decorated en suite, and spirally-moulded gripbound with wire and Turks heads (the steel; parts lightlypitted, grip worn)105cm; 41 1/2in blade

400-700

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132A COMPOSITE CUP-HILT RAPIER, THIRD QUARTER OF THE17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ITALIAN with tapering blade of flattened-diamond section, stampedClaudio Francini between a series of decorative marks withina slender fuller on each face, steel hilt including petal-shapedcup-guard pierced and chiselled with scrolling tendrilsenclosing delicate flowerheads within frames of cornucopia, apair of vertically-recurved quillons, later ovoid pommel, andlater wire-bound grip with Turks heads 116.5cm; 45 7/8in blade

500-700

133A SPANISH RAPIER, SECOND HALF OF THE 18THCENTURYwith earlier broad tapering double-edged fullered blade cutwith a running wolf mark on one face, tapering ricasso,symmetrical steel hilt comprising shallow figure-of-eightshaped cup-guard with strongly moulded brim, finely piercedsmall guardapolvo, a pair of quillons (bent), knuckle-guard ensuite with the brim, faceted pommel, and iron-bound grip withplaited wire covering between iron collars86cm; 34in blade

700-900

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134A RARE GARNITURE OF A SPANISH CUP-HILT RAPIER AND LEFT-HAND DAGGER,EARLY 18TH CENTURYthe rapier with two-stage tapering blade, stamped Tomaso Ayala [?] and en Toledo within a short fuller on the respective faces, steel hilt comprising cup-guard decorated with a pair of incised lines on the outside, finely-roped brim, pierced guardapolvo formed as anexpanded flowerhead, a pair of straight slender writhen quillons with moulded terminals,knuckle-guard formed en suite, spirally-fluted bun-shaped pommel, and leather-covered grip bound with plaited wire, the dagger with two-stage blade, the upper portion of diamond section, cut with a series of notches at the base, broad ricasso, hollowed for the thumb and incorporating a pair of blade-catchers, steel hilt comprising straight quillons, broad knuckle-guard with finely roped brim, and spirally-fluted bun-shaped pommel all matching the rapier, and leather-covered grip bound