31 |
A SOUTH INDIAN SWORD (PATISSA), 17TH CENTURY
with double-edged blade swelling to a rounded tip, engraved steel hilt formed with a pair of engraved attenuated langets extending over the lower portion of the blade on each side, figure-of-eight shaped dish-guard up-turned on each side, up-turned cup-shaped pommel and solid grip (the engraving refreshed)
84cm; 33in
Estimate: 500-600 |
Nil |
|
950 |
32 |
TWO INDIAN KHANDA, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
the first with broad blade double-edged towards the tip, cut with a brief inscription on one side, steel hilt of characteristic form extending over the forte, attenuated pommel, and retaining a portion of an early grip liner; the second with broad blade of watered steel, the lower portion enclosed by a shaped plaque with sides of unequal length extending over the edges, steel hilt of talwar form decorated over its surface with silver koftgari flowers and foliage (worn)
83.5cm; 32 7/8in blade
(2)
Estimate: 500-600 |
Nil |
|
850 |
33 |
AN INDIAN SHAMSHIR FOR A CHILD, LATE 18TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade retaining traces of watered pattern, copper hilt including a pair of langets, short quillons, knuckle-guard with recurved bud-shaped finial, faceted grip, the pommel fitted with a hinged loop for suspension, and retaining much original gilding, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard (losses)
51.5cm; 20 1/4in blade
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
300 |
34 |
TWO SOUTH INDIAN SWORDS, PATISSA, LATE 16TH/17TH CENTURIES
each with blunt blade swelling to a broad tip, iron hilt of characteristic form extending over the lower portion of the blade, disc-shaped guard of v-section, integral grip, and cup-shaped pommel (rust patinated throughout)
74.5cm; 29 3/8in and 67cm; 26 1/4in blades
(2)
The blunt edges are unusual and would suggest that these might have been intended for practice use.
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
290 |
35 |
AN INDIAN JADE-HILTED DAGGER, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
with double-edged blade swelling towards the point, formed with a central rib and a pair of tapering fullers on each face, the forte enclosed by a shaped sleeve decorated with gold koftgari scrollwork on each side, finely carved hilt of figured jade, carved with lotus flowers and foliage at the base, the pommel formed as a bridled horse, the eyes set with colourless stones, and the mane extending over the spine
38cm; 15in
Estimate: 3000-5000 |
Nil |
|
3000 |
36 |
AN INDIAN CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL DAGGER HILT, 18TH CENTURY
of strongly curved rounded form, carved with a band of foliage centring on an expanded flowerhead on each side at the base, and rising to a pommel formed as a bird-of-prey's head each enriched with gold, and decorated throughout with gilt flowers (areas of wear)
16.5cm; 6 1/2in
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
2000 |
37 |
TWO SOUTH INDIAN DAGGERS, CHILANUM, 16TH/17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY DECCAN
the first formed entirely of steel (rust patinated), with recurved fullered blade, steel hilt formed with a pair of shaped panels enclosing the lower portion of the blade, a pair of curling horns forming the pommel, and the grip interrupted by a spherical moulding; and the second recurved blade cut with a pair of short tapering fullers divided by a medial ridge on each side, carved wooden hilt (cracked) fitted with a brass ferrule at the base, flattened elliptical pommel, and the grip interrupted by a central moulding
the first: 30cm; 11 3/4in
(2)
For a discussion of this group and their dating see R. Elgood 2004, pp. 163-179.
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
|
38 |
THREE SOUTH INDIAN DAGGERS 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
the first with recurved fullered blade, iron hilt of chilanum form, including grip with central moulding, the second with recurved blade formed with a medial ridge, iron hilt comprising oval cross-guard with beaded border, and bird's head pommel, and the third similar to the second, with hilt of more plain form (rusted throughout)
36.8cm; 14 1/2in blade
Estimate: 400-500 |
Nil |
|
650 |
39 |
AN INDIAN KATAR, 18TH CENTURY AND AN INDIAN FOLDING KATAR
the first with reinforced blade, chiselled and gilt with a leaping tiger confronted by an elephant within a broad fuller on each face (the gold with losses), steel hilt of characteristic form decorated on the inner and outer faces of the side bars with a running pattern of scrolling foliage and flowers within linear frames, and the grip-bars highlighted with lines of gold; the second of characteristic form, the blade covers decorated with a panel of silver foliage, in a fabric-covered wooden scabbard
the first: 45cm; 17 3/4in
(2)
Estimate: 450-550 |
Nil |
|
1000 |
40 |
A SOUTH INDIAN KATAR, 18TH CENTURY
with separate blade cut with a slender central fuller on each face, steel hilt including a pair of shaped panels extending over the forte, broad tapering side bars, and a pair of moulded grip bars, chiselled over its full surface with a pattern of flowers and foliage (worn), in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard with a silver chape embossed with foliage (light wear)
41cm; 16 1/8in
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
350 |
41 |
TWO INDIAN DAGGERS, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES
the first with recurved fullered blade reinforced at the tip, steel hilt including oval guard drawn-out to a pair of short moulded quillons, ivory grip of khanjarli form retained by five rivets on each side, the second with curved fullered blade reinforced at the tip, iron hilt, and a pair of shaped ivory grip-scales (one chipped, age cracks)
the first: 37cm; 14 5/8in
(2)
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
450 |
42 |
TWO INDIAN DAGGERS, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES
the first comprising two recurved fullered blades swelling towards the tip, central grip incorporating a pair of bone grip-scales, and fitted with a knuckle-bow with an additional short blade, the second with reinforced single-edged blade brass hilt, and stone grip-scales
the first: 52.5cm; 20 3/4in
(2)
Estimate: 250-400 |
Nil |
|
300 |
43 |
THREE INDIAN DAGGERS, BICHWA, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES
with characteristic recurved double-edged blades, one with brass moulded hilt with pierced border and bud-shaped finial, in its scabbard; the second with steel hilt with moulded border; and the third with brass hilt involving stylised monsterheads
the first: 34cm; 13 1/2in
(3)
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
450 |
44 |
AN INDIAN DAGGER, LATE 19TH CENTURY
with broad serrated double-edged blade cut with a pair of long fullers on each side, swelling at the forte and decorated with gold koftgari foliage and a calligraphic cartouche on each side, iron hilt including a pair of down-curved bud-shaped quillons, double-beaked pommel, and decorated over its surface with leafy ornament en suite with the forte, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard
55.3cm; 21 3/4in
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
700 |
45 |
AN INDIAN AXE, 19TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY SIND
with crescentic axe blade, the lower portion encased in gilt-brass decorated with repoussé with scrolling foliage and flowers, flat rear pean decorated with an elephant and a mounted warrior on either side, gilt brass haft decorated en suite with the base of the head, and retaining its chiselled basal cap incorporating a concealed dagger
52cm; 20 1/2in
Estimate: 1500-2000 |
Nil |
|
|
46 |
AN INDIAN MACE, 17TH CENTURY
of russet iron, with two-stage head formed of eight wedge-shaped flanges (two detached), tapering fluted haft, and hilt of khanda form including curved attenuated pommel with bud finial
85.7cm; 33 5/8in
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
700 |
47 |
AN INDIAN SHORT SPEAR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with tapering single-edged blade-like head of watered steel, figured hardwood haft with moulded terminal, and fabric-covered wooden scabbard
24.5cm; 9 3/4in head
Estimate: 150-250 |
Nil |
|
|
48 |
A GROUP OF TWELVE INDIAN ANKUS, 17TH AND 18TH CENTURIES
of characteristic form, one with pierced body filled with bells, eight with wooden hafts, and the remainder formed entirely of steel (rusted)
48.8cm; 19 1/4in to 79cm; 31in
(12)
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
850 |
49 |
FIVE INDIAN AXES, 17TH-19TH CENTURIES
the first formed entirely of steel with crescentic head, central spike, brass elephant-shaped rear pean, and steel haft; the second with crescentic head, rear pean formed as a pair of lustrating elephants, on its wooden haft, and three with robust wedge-shaped heads, rear peans, and wooden hafts
the first: 56cm; 22in
(5)
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
550 |
50 |
FOUR INDIAN FAKIR'S CRUTCHES, 17TH AND 18TH CENTURIES
each formed entirely of steel, with concealed blades, two with recurved finials and two with crescentic finials, and each with bud-shaped terminals (rusted)
54.5cm; 21 1/2in and 59cm; 23 1/4in
(4)
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
1400 |
51 |
AN INDIAN SPEAR, 18TH CENTURY
with slender tapering head formed with a reinforced tip, decorated at the base with an applied panel of engraved and punched silver decorated with flowers, tapering moulded silvered socket engraved with lozenges filled with flowers and scrolls, on its original two-piece wooden haft with large chased gilt-brass mounts, and retaining a long moulded steel basal cap, applied with engraved silver en suite with the head
35.5cm; 14in head
Provenance
Robin Wigington
Estimate: 700-900 |
Nil |
|
5500 |
52 |
TWO INDIAN CEREMONIAL CHOBAS AND AN AFRICAN SHIELD
the chobas of tapering tubular form, interrupted by spirally fluted moulded collars, iron basal cap, the top portions decorated with bold fluting and cut with a brief inscription beneath; the shield of hide, and fitted with a wooden staff at the back
the first: 125.8cm; 49 1/2in
(3)
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
200 |
53 |
A VERY FINE AND RARE TURKISH GOLD, ENAMELLED AND GEM-SET DAGGER WITH LAPIS LAZULI HILT, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
with tapering single-edged blade of watered steel, decorated on one side with a gold-encrusted scroll and a spray of tulip flowers, gold ferrule (incomplete), faceted hilt of gold-flecked lapis lazuli (one small chip at the base), rising to a beaked pommel set with a ruby in a raised floral gold setting, in its original gold scabbard, the inner face enamelled in polychrome with a vertical arrangement of conventional flowers with sprays of foliage highlighted with green enamelled leaves (the enamel with small losses), all against a finely punched matted ground, the outer face decorated with a large panel top and bottom filled with floral patterns formed of raised gold settings and twenty four and twenty six rubies respectively, all enriched with black and white enamel and each with a single diamond, the middle portion with a further flower formed of six diamonds centring on a ruby surrounded by enamelled polychrome flowers and foliage against a finely punched ground en suite with the inner face, the chape set with a single emerald, the back-edge of the scabbard with a running pattern of enamelled green foliage (losses), the inner face with characteristic locket and retaining its original plaited silver wire suspension cord with fluted bulbous finial
17.5cm; 6 7/8in
The floral mount for the pommel stone and the outer face of the scabbard are closely related to another gold, enamelled and gem-set dagger of earlier form, taken as part of the booty gathered by the Margraves of Baden-Baden and Baden-Durlach now preserved in the Badisches Landesmuseum, Karlsruhe. See E. Petrasch, R. Sänger, E. Zimmermann and H. G. Majer 1991, p. 197, no. 143.
Lapis Lazuli is most commonly found in the valley of Kokcha, a tributary of the Oxus, south of Firgamu in Afghanistan. It was visited by Marco Polo in 1271 and has been prized both before and since that date for its rich blue colour characteristically flecked with gold specks of pyrite.
Estimate: 25000-35000 |
Nil |
|
50000 |
54 |
A PERSIAN KARD, LATE 18TH CENTURY
with tapering blade sparsely decorated with gold koftgari flowers at the forte, steel hilt decorated en suite with the forte (the gold extensively worn), and morse grip-scales, in its fishskin-covered wooden scabbard reinforced along the back-edge with a silver strip (losses) and with copper chape
33cm; 13in
Estimate: 500-800 |
Nil |
|
|
55 |
A PERSIAN KARD, 19TH CENTURY
with tapering blade of wedge-shaped section retaining much finely watered ladder pattern, decorated with a panel of gold koftgari scrollwork, flowers and foliage, and over the lower portion of the back-edged (areas of wear, small losses), and associated polished bone grip (small cracks)
32.4cm; 12 3/4in
Estimate: 1000-1500 |
Nil |
|
|
56 |
A PERSIAN KARD, 19TH CENTURY AND TWO ARAB DAGGERS
with tapering blade of watered steel, decorated with gold koftgari around the ferrule and over the back-strap, and a pair of polished bone grip-scales; the second and third 20th century, with curved double-edged blades, white metal hilts and scabbards set with coloured pastes
26.7cm; 10 1/2in
(3)
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
320 |
57 |
A RARE OTTOMAN TURKISH SWORD, KILIG, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
with broad curved blade formed with a reinforced edge and double-edged towards the point, etched with masonic symbols on each side and a presentation on the back-edge (areas of pitting), brass hilt comprising cross-piece with down-turned quillons formed as a tulip profile, engraved silver back-strap decorated with tulip flowers and foliage (one small chip, rubbed), strongly formed hardwood grip shaped for the fingers, carved with pairs of chevrons and with tulip flowerheads around the pommel, studded with silver flowerhead rivets (one missing) and enriched with brass nails (small losses), in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard (scabbard split along the seam on one side) with large brass mounts comprising chape, locket, middle band and with three rings for suspension
74.5cm; 29 3/8in blade
The presentation inscription reads: 'Presented by brother Betts to the Enoch Lodge, no 11, Febry 1838'
Henry Betts was born around 1806 and lived at 17 Marylebone Street. He is recorded working as a Cupper. He joined Enoch Lodge in 1837, became Master 1840 and died circa 1870.
Estimate: 3000-5000 |
Nil |
|
7000 |
58 |
TWO INDO-PERSIAN JAMBIYAS AND AN INDO PERSIAN SPEAR HEAD, 19TH CENTURY
the first with curved double-edged blade, decorated with silver koftgari at the forte, steel hilt decorated with silver en suite with the forte, in its matching scabbard; the second with curved blade divided laterally to form five layered points, etched forte, etched steel grip, in its scabbard decorated en suite, the third with broad flat tapering spear head and moulded tubular socket, decorated over the greater part of its surface with scrollwork and celestial motifs in brass
the first: 41cm; 16 1/8in
(3)
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
500 |
59 |
AN INDO-PERSIAN MACE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
with spherical head retaining some silver koftgari, fitted with numerous spikes and a central spike, and steel haft incorporating two spherical mouldings at each end of the grip
79.2cm; 31 1/4in
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
460 |
60 |
AN INDO-PERSIAN SPEARHEAD AND AXE, 19TH CENTURY
the first formed of two wavy blades, moulded base, and tubular socket, etched over its surface with calligraphic designs (worn); the second with etched double crescentic head, central spike and tubular haft
the first: 42cm; 16 1/2in head
(2)
Estimate: 80-100 |
Nil |
|
120 |
