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A RARE INDIAN SWORD, 16TH/17TH CENTURY with straight double-edged blade formed with a medial ridge on each face over almost its entire length and widening at the base, steel hilt comprising a pair of tapering slender panels extending over the forte, slightly up-turned broad oval guard (the edges bent), oval pommel drawn-out to a broad near-triangular finial reinforced with a shaped plate in each side, and integral waisted grip 83cm; 32 3/4in blade A number of swords of related form are seen on Indian sculpture of the period. Other examples are preserved in the Government Museum, Chennai, inv. no. 2056 and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, inv. no. 36.25.1582 contemporary. See R. Elgood 2004, pp. 86-89, nos., 8.26 and 8.30 £500-600 | Nil |
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500 |
| 32 | A RARE SOUTH INDIAN SWORD, 16TH/17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY DECCAN with broad slightly recurved blade formed with a reinforced back-edge, the forte enclosed by a medially-ridged tapering panel chiselled with scrolls on each side, steel hilt formed of a figure-of-eight shaped guard up-turned on each side, chiselled with a series of concentric circles on the outer face, two-stage pommel incorporating a brass rattle finial, and integral grip (areas of pitting and patination throughout) 85cm; 33 1/2in blade A similar sword is preserved in the Victoria & Albert Museum, inv. no. IM15-1924. See R. Elgood 2004, p. 84, no. 8.15. £300-500 | Nil |
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500 |
| 33 | A FINE INDIAN PATA, LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY with double-edged blade cut with a pair of long slender fullers on each face, brass 'gauntlet' hilt incorporating a pair of shaped steel panels enclosing the lower portion of the blade, the outer face chiselled as a large moustacheod beast engulfing the blade and chiselled with plaited hair, the eyes set with green pastes, engraved over the forearm-defence with a trellis pattern of flowers, and shaped rim chiselled with beadwork, the inside with brass grip bar and arm support, in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard with brass chape, applied with an early inscribed label (illegible) and a further label probably from its inclusion in an exhibition at the Royal Armouries, The Tower of London (locket missing the leather with losses) 85.3cm; 33 5/8in blade Provenance Major White, Broadstairs, Kent The use of bright yellow brass and the style of the hilt would suggest this was made in Mysore or Travancore. A similar sword is preserved in the Mysore Palace Museum. See R. Elgood 2004, p. 99, no. 8.63. Major White was a sniper during the Second World War who gained distinction for taking a running shot at a moving German despatch rider. £1500-2000 | Nil |
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1500 |
| 34 | AN INDIAN PATA, EARLY 18TH CENTURY with broad double-edged blade cut with a long slender fuller on each face (the tip repaired), brass hilt of characteristic form (two internally patched repairs) incorporating a pair of long steel brackets extending over the lower portion of the blade, fitted with a series of rings with fish-shaped pendants on each side (one pendant missing), brass inner-guard (now detached), and engraved over its full surface with bold foliage against a punched ground within a leafy framework 95.2cm; 37 1/2in blade £500-700 | Nil |
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500 |
| 35 | A RARE SOUTH INDIAN SPEARHEAD, LATE 16TH/17TH CENTURY with slightly curved double-edged blade of hollow-diamond section, cut with two pairs of converging fullers, a foliate moulding and a pair of addorsed dragons on each side at the forte, and tubular socket formed with four raised mouldings chiselled with beadwork (pitted throughout) 40.5cm; 16in An almost identical example is preserved in the Government Museum, Chennai (no. 2236). Further related examples are preserved in the Clive Collection at Powis Castle. See R. Elgood 2004, p. 194 and R. Skelton et al, 1987, p.68. £400-600 | Nil |
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| 36 | A RARE INDIAN SPEAR BASE, PROBABLY 17TH CENTURY formed of a long tapering spike fitted with a large sphere retained by a sweated-on collar on each side, and applied over the lower portion and the sphere with brass plaques (patinated) 47.5cm; 18 3/4in A related exampled is preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. no. 36.25.1928), see R. Elgood 2004, p. 193. £200-250 | Nil |
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| 37 | A FINE INDIAN SILVER-HILTED SHAMSHIR MADE FOR SAFDAR JANG BAHADUR BY MUHAMMAD BAQIR MASHHADI, DATED ???? (CIRCA 1749-50), LONDON SILVER HALLMARKS FOR 1800 with curved single-edged blade inlaid in gold with a magic square and three calligraphic cartouches at the forte on one side, silver hilt comprising a pair of quillons with trilobate terminals, a pair of langets, and integral grip rising to an angular pommel, the cross-piece, grip and pommel all chiselled with arrangements of flowerheads within a linear framework, and the quillons decorated with pairs of lines, and retaining traces of an early gilded finish 83cm; 32 5/8in blade The inscription at the forte is that of the maker of the sword, Muhammad Baqir Mashhadi. The latter part of his name, 'Mashhadi', indicates that he or his ancestors were from Mashhad in eastern Iran. The more rectangular cartouche includes the name of the patron, Safdar Jang Bahadur, a vizir or minister of the Mughal emperor Muhammad Shah (r. 1719-48). The larger cartouche includes a portion from the Qur'an (61:13), 'Help from God and a speedy victory.' Two further swords by this maker, one made for the same patron and the other with a similarly decorated hilt, are preserved in the Nasser D. Khalili Collection, accession nos. MTW1137 and MTW1138. See D. Alexander 1992, pp.139-141. £3000-5000 | Nil |
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8500 |
| 38 | AN INDIAN TALWAR, 18TH CENTURY with curved watered steel blade double-edged towards the point, steel hilt of characteristic form, including a pair of straight quillons with button-shaped terminals and large disc pommel, decorated over its surface with gold flowerheads (losses) 84.5cm; 33 1/4in blade £500-700 | Nil |
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| 39 | AN INDIAN TALWAR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with curved heavy blade of watered steel double-edged towards the point, steel hilt of characteristic form including large disc-shaped pommel and integral grip, decorated over its full surface with gold flowerheads and foliage, in its velvet-covered wooden scabbard (light wear) 81cm; 32in blade £250-350 | Nil |
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1400 |
| 40 | AN INDIAN TALWAR, 18TH CENTURY with curved blade double-edged towards the point, stamped with a mark at the forte on one side, steel hilt of characteristic form including a pair of short flattened quillons with shaped terminals, decorated over its surface with inlaid patterns of gold scrolling flowers within linear borders (small losses) 75cm; 29 1/2in blade £500-700 | Nil |
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1700 |
| 41 | AN INDIAN SWORD, 20TH CENTURY with curved blade formed with a scalloped leading-edge, decorated with silver koftgari at the forte, and white metal hilt cast in low relief with flowers and ram's head pommel 63cm; 24 3/4in blade £30-60 | Nil |
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| 42 | AN INDIAN SHORT GAUNTLET SWORD AND AN INDO-PERSIAN TRIDENT, 19TH CENTURY the first with slender blade of European type, brass hilt chased with a monster mask at the base and pierced and chiselled with beadwork over the upper portion; the second formed of a five-pronged head, applied with celestial motifs and calligraphy in brass on each side 43.2cm; 17in blade (2) £250-350 | Nil |
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520 |
| 43 | AN INDO-PERSIAN SWORD AND TWO CAUCASIAN KNIVES, 19TH CENTURY the first with double-edged wavy blade formed with a serpent in the centre on each side, the tip previously bifurcated (one side missing), steel hilt including straight cross-piece and integral grip rising to a bulbous pommel, chiselled over its surface with foliage and exotic animals; the second and third each with single-edged blade (one chipped), stamped on one side with a cutler's mark, a knife, bone hilt studded with numerous minute rondels of horn and brass, and in its brass-covered wooden scabbard (the scabbards worn) the first: 80cm; 31 1/2in blade (3) £400-500 | Nil |
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300 |
| 44 | AN INDO-PERSIAN STAFF, 19TH CENTURY formed entirely of steel, with etched haft, fitted at the base with a bifurcated terminal and at the top with a trident decorated with an applied panel of brass calligraphy on each side 95cm; 37 3/8in £200-300 | Nil |
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200 |
| 45 | A NEPALESE KORA, 19TH CENTURY of characteristic form, with heavy single-edged blade broadening towards the tip, cut with a broad shallow fuller along its full length and decorated with an engraved flowerhead picked out with red pigment on each side, steel hilt formed of a disc guard, and disc pommel with domed top drawn-out to a fluted finial, plain tubular grip, and complete with its original leather-covered wooden scabbard (repaired) with three straps and two buckles (one buckle missing), painted with an inventory number on one side 46.2cm; 18 1/4in blade £300-400 | Nil |
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300 |
| 46 | TWO INDIAN TALWARS, 19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blades (rusted), steel hilts of characteristic form, each encrusted with silver, one with designs of scrolling foliage, flowers and chevron patterns, and the other with stylised flowers and pellets (losses), and each in its leather-covered wooden scabbard (one split) 78.3cm; 30 7/8in and 87cm; 34 1/4in blades (2) £350-450 | Nil |
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500 |
| 47 | AN INDIAN HEADSMAN'S SWORD, TEGHA, AN INDIAN TALWAR, AND AN INDIAN PULOUAR, 19TH CENTURY the first with characteristically broad blade chiselled with foliage, deities and retaining some applied brass decoration including two figures on one side, steel hilt comprising a pair of langets, quillons and integral grip chiselled throughout with foliage (worn, the knuckle-guard and pommel missing); the second with curved single-edged blade (pitted), and moulded steel hilt (the langets chipped), in its leather-covered wooden scabbard; and the third with curved single-edged blade incised in imitation of a European bladesmith, and steel hilt of characteristic form the first: 68.5cm; 27in blade (3) £200-300 | Nil |
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380 |
| 48 | A TURKISH SWORD, LATE 19TH CENTURY with slightly curved single-edged blade cut with a series of long fullers on each side, white metal hilt comprising cross-piece engraved with foliage around the borders, engraved back-strap, and a pair of morse grip-scales rising to a bulbous pommel fitted with a tear-shaped engraved white metal plaque on one side (the other missing, the grip cracked), in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard with contemporary steel chape and white metal locket, the latter applied with a star and crescent 77cm; 30 3/8in blade £500-700 | 5% |
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| 49 | AN INDIAN CHILANUM, FIRST HALF OF THE 17TH CENTURY with slightly recurved doubled-edged blade retaining traces of a pair of slender fullers on each side, steel hilt of characteristic form extending to a pair of shaped plates over the forte, including broad down-curved cross-piece with short bud-shaped terminals, bifurcated pommel pierced with a symmetrical arrangement of scrolling monsterheads and with bud-shaped finial, and integral grip 39cm; 15 3/8in For a similar example see R. Elgood 2004, p. 178, fig. 16.32 £300-500 | Nil |
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300 |
| 50 | AN INDIAN CHILANUM, 17TH CENTURY AND AN INDIAN BICHWA, 18TH CENTURY with recurved double-edged blade cut with a series of converging fullers, integral steel hilt of characteristic form, including bifurcated pommel with moulded baluster-shaped finial, and grip en suite (patinated); and the second of characteristic form, with two recurved blades and loop-shaped hilt the first: 38.5cm; 15 1/4in (2) A similar example to the first is illustrated in R. Elgood 2004, p. 178, no. 16.32 £300-500 | Nil |
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750 |
| 51 | AN INDIAN KATAR, 18TH CENTURY with double-edged tapering European blade cut with a series of fullers and Celestial masks on each side (rubbed), steel hilt of characteristic form extending over the lower portion of the blade, chiselled over its full surface with flowers and leaves within a punched framework, and with a pair of moulded grips bars decorated en suite (one small chip) 49.5cm; 19 1/2in £200-300 | Nil |
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200 |
| 52 | AN INDIAN PESH-KABZ AND AN INDO-PERSIAN JAMIBIYA, 19TH CENTURY the first with slightly curved reinforced blade decorated with gold flowers and foliage over the forte (losses), steel hilt fitted with a pair of slender fillets and a pair of morse grip-scales over contrasting panels of horn, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts engraved with foliage; the second with curved fullered blade chiselled with foliage at the forte, morse grip of characteristic form, in a leather-covered wooden scabbard the first: 35.5cm; 14in (2) £400-600 | Nil |
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1300 |
| 53 | AN INDIAN FOLDING KATAR, THREE DECORATED INDIAN KNIVES AND AN INDIAN ALL STEEL BOW, 20TH CENTURY the first of characteristic form, with inner blade of watered steel decorated with a lotus flower on each face, and the outer surface decorated with silver scrollwork, flowers and foliage; the second with slightly recurved reinforced blade, integral steel hilt with elephant's head pommel, decorated over much of its surface with gold foliage; the third with serrated blade, hilt with double beaked pommel, in its scabbard and decorated throughout with gold foliage, the third with watered steel blade, hilt decorated in gold with panels of flowers divided by beadwork, in its leather scabbard, and the fourth formed in two sections, and decorated in the centre with gold scrollwork the first: 42cm; 16 1/2in (5) £500-700 | Nil |
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550 |
| 54 | AN INDIAN KATAR, 18TH CENTURY with tapering blade of watered steel formed with a reinforced tip, with a series of converging fullers and chiselled with a simple moulding at the forte on each face, integral steel hilt formed of a pair of robust side bars, two moulded grip bars, and retaining much early silver-plated finish, in a later leather-covered wooden scabbard 47.5cm; 18 3/4in £600-800 | Nil |
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600 |
| 55 | A SMALL INDIAN KATAR, 19TH CENTURY with tapering blade formed with a medial ridge and a reinforced point, integral hilt including a pair of grip bars, decorated with silver pellets and gold and silver foliage (the surface worn, decoration refreshed), in a modern scabbard 25cm; 9 7/8in £150-200 | Nil |
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| 56 | AN INDIAN KATAR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with strongly tapering watered steel blade formed with a medial ridge and swelling slightly towards the tip, steel hilt of characteristic form with a pair of grip bars, and decorated with gold scrollwork and flowers around the borders (the blade edges and hilt polished bright, the gold with losses), in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with an additional pocket on the reverse, and moulded silver chape, all contained in a red fabric bag 26.5cm; 10 1/2in Provenance Robin Wigington, Poet's Arbour, Stratford-upon-Avon £400-600 | Nil |
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| 57 | A RARE INDIAN KASHKA (SHAFFRON), LATE 15TH/16TH CENTURY with medially ridged pear-shaped main plate embossed with a scalloped central moulding pierced with four holes for attaching a plaque, fitted with a pair of slender ear-defences, the borders retaining much of their scalloped reinforced edges and studded with some copper lining rivets (heavily rusted) 51.4cm; 20 1/4in See footnote to lot 59 £400-600 | Nil |
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650 |
| 58 | A RARE INDIAN KASHKA (SHAFFRON), LATE 15TH/16TH CENTURY with medially ridged main plate broadening at the top and embossed with a drop-shaped central boss, retaining a portion of its ear defences and an early padded lining (heavily rusted, worn) 59.7cm; 23 1/2in See footnote to lot 59 £400-600 | Nil |
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400 |
| 59 | A RARE INDIAN KASHKA (SHAFFRON), LATE 15TH/16TH CENTURY with medially ridged main plate broadening at the top and embossed with a drop-shaped central boss, fitted with two ear-defences embossed en suite and a hinged pol-plate, a pair of near rectangular cheek-pieces attached to the main plate by two smaller square steel plates (surface rust throughout), retaining an early padded silk lining (worn) on later chamois leather 67.2cm; 26 1/2in Indian armour from this period is extremely rare. An example of related form, and the previous following two lots, is preserved in the Nasser D. Khalili Collection. See D. Alexander 1992, p. 93 and H. Russell Robinson 1967, pp.116-117. £3000-5000 | Nil |
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6000 |
| 60 | AN OTTOMAN BREAST-PLATE (KRUG), EARLY 16TH CENTURY comprising circular plate embossed with a series of very narrow ribs radiating from a flat central boss, plain rim struck with the mark of the Ottoman Court Arsenal at Hagia Eirene, retaining its five outer plates for protecting the lower neck and arm openings, each joined to the main plate by its original riveted mail links (minor restorations) 31.5cm; 12 1/2in high Provenance The Evan Perry Collection £1000-1500 | Nil |
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