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VARIOUS OWNERS A FINE ENGLISH SPORTSMANS LOCK KNIFE CIRCA 1900 the knife containing fourteen different implements, the chequered ivory scales with white metal escutcheons and mounts, the steel work retaining most of its original polish 15cm; 6in closed, 28cm: 11 in open £600-800 | Nil |
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650 |
| 152 | A BOWIE KNIFE BY J.RODGERS NO.6 NORFOLK STREET, SHEFFIELD CIRCA 1900 the hilt with antler scales and oval escutcheon, the clip pointed 9"blade retaining most of its original polish, complete with brown leather scabbard with white metal mounts 13in; 33cm £400-600 | Nil |
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400 |
| 153 | A COLLECTION OF SIX SWEDISH BARREL KNIVES MID 19TH CENTURY varying in length from 11in (28cms) to 3in (8cms) overall, folded, the barrels of maple with steel mounts (6) £400-600 | Nil |
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| 154 | A PHIA KAETTA AND A SPANISH KNIFE, 19TH CENTURY the Piha Kaetta 13 ins (33cm) overall, the Spanish knife closed 20cm; 8in closed £400-600 | Nil |
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| 155 | A FINE BOWIE KNIFE BY WADE & BUTCHER, SHEFFIELD, 19TH CENTURY with robust blade formed with a pronounced clipped-back point, retaining much original polish, stamped 'The Hunter's Companion', with the maker's details and 'X C D' at the forte on one side, German silver cross-piece, German silver ferrule, natural staghorn grip, German silver pommel, and remaining in very good condition with much original polish throughout, in its original leather scabbard 36.8cm; 14 1/2in £1800-2200 | Nil |
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1800 |
| 156 | A LARGE BOWIE KNIFE BY WADE & BUTCHER, SHEFFIELD, 19TH CENTURY with robust broad blade retaining much original polish, double-edged for the last 4in and formed with a filed back-edge, with the maker's details and stamped 'X C D' at the forte on one side, polished steel oval cross-piece (areas of patination), steel tang fitted with a pair of polished natural staghorn grip-scales over brass fillets, retained by six German silver rivets on each side, one side with a slender rectangular silver plaque, in its original leather scabbard applied with an inscribed paper label at the top 40.5cm; 16in The inscription reads: 'This 'Bowie' Knife was made especially for Seymour Butcher for his travels in Western America and S. America 1874'. £2200-2500 | Nil |
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| 157 | FOUR ENGLISH HUNTING KNIVES, LATE 19TH CENTURY AND EARLY 20TH CENTURIES the first by James Barber of Sheffield with antler handle and steel crosspiece, the 8 1/2in (20 cm) blade with clip point, in later leather scabbard; the second by Henry Hobson and Son with deers foot handle and 5 in (13cm) clip pointed blade; the third Taylor 'The Eye Witness' of Sheffield with chequered ebony handle and 6 1/2 in (16cm) spear pointed blade retaining most of its polish, and scabbard; the fourth by Geo. Wolstenholm and Son with IXL trademark to forte the antler handle with nickel mounts, the spear pointed 8 in (21 cm) blade retaining some polish, with its original gilt tooled scabbard with nickel mounts (4) £400-600 | Nil |
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400 |
| 158 | TWO BOWIE KNIVES the first with ivory scales and 8in (20cm) spear pointed blade by J.E. Middleton with nickel mounts, the second by George Butler the chequered horn scales on nickel mounts the 8in (20cm) blade retaining most polish in its original brown leather scabbard (2) £400-600 | Nil |
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450 |
| 159 | SIX MULTI BLADED PENKNIVES with ivory scales mounted with named and unnamed escutcheons. The first 6in 15cm) folded. The remaining 4in (10cm) (6) £400-600 | Nil |
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400 |
| 160 | 4 MULTIBLADED FOLDING KNIVES the first with silver scales by Harrison Brothers and Howson 2 3/4in (7cm), the second with silver scales 4in (10cm) folded; the third by Ibberson with mother of pearl scales 3 1/2in (9cm) folded; the fourth with antler scales and nickel mounts by Nowell and Sons 4 in (10cm) folded (4) £400-600 | Nil |
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350 |
| 161 | ELEVEN MULTI BLADED PENKNIVES WITH ANTLER SCALES the first a lock knife by Taylor 'Eye Witness' 5 1/2in (14cm); the second "The Lord Mayor's own" by Thomas Turner 4in (10cm); the third 'Real Lambsfoot IXL' G. Wolstenholme; the fourth by George Gill 3 1/2in (9cm) the fifth by J.Blyde and blades 3 3/4in (9 1/2cm). The remaining five multibladed mainly 20th Century (11) £400-600 | Nil |
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400 |
| 162 | A RARE HALBERD, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 16TH CENTURY with two-stage central spike, of stiff diamond section for the upper portion and flattened at the base, curved axe-blade inlaid with three brass rondels top and bottom and pierced with a quatrefoil in the centre, triangular rear spike with reinforced tip, tapering socket fitted with a quatrefoil-shaped washer and a further shield-shaped panel on each side, a pair of long straps, on a later wooden haft 110.8cm; 43 5/8in head £1800-2400 | Nil |
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1800 |
| 163 | AN ITALIAN SPEAR, MID-16TH CENTURY cut-down from a spetum, with strongly tapering central blade of flattened-diamond section, wasted at the base and formed with a pair of residual lugs, faceted tapering socket, a pair of short straps with shaped terminals, on an associated wooden haft with brass-capped fluted studs 121.5cm; 47 3/4in head £500-700 | Nil |
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400 |
| 164 | A RARE ITALIAN SPEAR, LATE 15TH CENTURY with tapering blade of flattened-diamond section, pierced with three holes on each side at the base, retaining traces of decoration including punched stars and incised lines, stamped with a mark on one side at the base, tapering socket, on a later wooden haft 57.5cm; 22 5/8in head £1400-1800 | Nil |
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1400 |
| 165 | A RARE LUGGED SPEAR, LATE 15TH/16TH CENTURY, PROBABLY SWISS with tapering blade of flattened-diamond section, formed with a pair of triangular lugs, the right lug stamped with a mark on each side, tapering socket, and a pair of short straps (repairs), on a later wooden haft 74cm; 29 1/8in head A lugged spear of identical form stamped with the same mark is preserved in the Schweizerisches Landesmuseum, Zurich. See H. Seitz 1965, p. 230. £1500-2000 | Nil |
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1500 |
| 166 | A HALBERD, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 16TH CENTURY, GERMAN OR SWISS with reinforced central spike of tapering square section, broad axe-blade with forward leaning straight blade, struck with a five-pointed star mark beneath the spike on one side, triangular rear fluke notched at the base, and a pair of long straps, on a later wooden haft fitted with an additional pair of straps (the steel parts pitted) 87.2cm; 34 3/8in head A halberd struck with the same mark and formerly in the collection of the Prince of Liechtensein was sold Christie's, 3rd July 1991, lot 68. £1500-2000 | Nil |
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| 167 | A RARE GERMAN HALBERD, SECOND HALF OF THE 16TH CENTURY with central spike of diamond section terminating with a slender leaf-shaped blade at the top and rectangular at the base, slightly curved forward-leaning axe-blade pierced with three central holes, rear spike pierced en suite (laminated), and a pair of short straps, on a later wooden haft 74cm; 29 1/8in head £700-900 | Nil |
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700 |
| 168 | A GERMAN HALBERD, SECOND HALF OF THE 16TH CENTURY with central spike of diamond section, forward-leaning axe-blade with near straight leading edge, pierced with a pair of slipped circles, notched rear spike formed en suite and stamped with a mark on one side, tapering socket, and a pair of straps (pitted throughout), on a later wooden haft 120cm; 47 1/4in head £600-800 | Nil |
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1200 |
| 169 | A GERMAN ETCHED STATE HALBERD OF THE GUARD OF THE ARCHDUKE FERDINAND OF AUSTRIA, DATED 1596 with tapering central spike of hollow-diamond section, axe-blade with concave leading edge and an additional spike behind at the top and bottom, down-curved rear spike cut with a series of notches, etched over almost its entire surface with scrolling foliage, ball flowers and pellets on a granular ground, with the date on each side of the spike, the initial 'F E Z O' for Ferdinand Erzherzog zu Österreich on each side, one incorporating the crowned Archducal arms, the other with the flaming fire steels and ragged staves of Burgundy, etched socket, a pair of plain straps, on a later wooden haft fitted with an additional pair of straps (the etching with areas of wear) 109.2cm; 43in head Archduke Ferdinand of Austria and Syria was born at Graz in 1578 and died in Vienna 1637. He became King of Bohemia in 1617, King of Hungary in 1618, and Holy Roman Emperor in 1619. His election to the Imperial throne was delayed as the Bohemians realised that he might threaten their religious, and possibly civil, liberties. Consequently he was renounced as King of Bohemia and the Elector Palatine, Frederick V, was chosen in his place. The ensuing uprising sparked the beginning of the thirty years war. £4000-5000 | Nil |
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11000 |
| 170 | A GERMAN HALBERD, MID-16TH CENTURY with slender central spike, forward leaning curved axe-blade cut with an additional pair of notches to the rear and pierced with a trefoil, triangular rear spike formed en suite, tapering socket, and a pair of long straps (one side extensively delaminated, cleaned) 118.8cm; 46 3/4in head £500-700 | Nil |
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650 |
| 171 | A RARE ITALIAN HALBERD, SECOND HALF OF THE 16TH CENTURY with broad tapering central blade of flattened-diamond section, tall axe-blade with curved leading edge, stamped with a large scorpion mark charged with a cross and the letter 'B' on one side, blunt rear-edge rising to a sharp hooked spike, a pair of basal lugs, moulded neck, tapering socket, and a pair of straps, on a later wooden haft 125.5cm; 49 1/2in head The scorpion mark frequently occurs on Italian 16th Century hafted weapons and is also featured in Italian frescoes of the period. A similar halberd struck with the same mark is recorded in the Marzoli collection, no. MCJ21 and a falchion with the same mark is preserved in the Stibbert Museum, Florence, cat. no. 488. See L.G. Boccia and E. T. Coelho 1975, no. 254 and A. V. B. Norman 1986, p. 190. £1500-2000 | Nil |
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1800 |
| 172 | AN ITALIAN DECORATED HALBERD, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 16TH CENTURY with central spike of diamond section, forward-leaning curved axe-blade with reinforced tip, formed with a rounded lug pierced with a hole at the top and bottom and engraved and chiselled with foliage inhabited by a naive beast, triangular rear fluke engraved with a cityscape, pierced with a three holes and with reinforced tip, tapering socket, a pair of short straps, on a later wooden haft (the etching worn, possibly later) 73.2cm; 28 7/8in head Two further decorated halberds from this group are preserved in the Poldi Pezzoli Museum, Milan, cat. nos. 486 & 487, the catalogue of which ascribes the decoration to a later date. £600-800 | Nil |
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800 |
| 173 | AN ITALIAN HALBERD, LATE 16TH CENTURY with long central spike of diamond section, forward-leaning curved axe-blade with reinforced tip, formed with a rounded lug behind the blade at the top and bottom and pierced with two cross-shaped apertures, triangular rear fluke pierced with a series of circles and with reinforced tip, tapering socket, a pair of short straps, and retaining traces of original engraved decoration, on a later wooden haft 88.5cm; 34 7/8in head Another halberd from this group is preserved in the Poldi Pezzoli Museum, Milan, cat. no. 501. £600-800 | Nil |
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800 |
| 174 | A EUROPEAN SPEAR, 17TH/18TH CENTURY of tapering square-section, with moulded base, conical socket, and a pair of long straps, on a later wooden haft 74.2cm; 29 1/4in head £150-200 | Nil |
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280 |
| 175 | AN ITALIAN RUNCA, EARLY 17TH CENTURY with tapering central blade of hollow-diamond section, moulded at the base and formed with a pair of up-turned crescentic arms of flattened-diamond section, tapering faceted socket, and a pair of straps, on a later wooden haft 108cm; 42 1/2in head £800-1000 | Nil |
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950 |
| 176 | A GERMAN HALBERD, SECOND HALF OF THE 16TH CENTURY with two-stage central spike of diamond-section for the upper portion, forward leaning oblique axe-blade, large rounded rear spike formed with a notch beneath (adapted), tapering socket, and a pair of short straps (one cracked through at the top), on a later studded wooden haft (the head cleaned) 68.8cm; 27in head £700-900 | Nil |
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600 |
| 177 | AN ITALIAN HALBERD, LATE 16TH CENTURY with long central spike of diamond section, forward-leaning curved axe-blade with reinforced tip, formed with a rounded lug behind the blade at the top and bottom and pierced with two circles, triangular rear fluke pierced with four circles, reinforced tip, and struck with a mark on one side, tapering socket, and a pair of straps, on a later wooden haft (the head cleaned) 100.1cm; 39 1/2in head A halberd of very similar form struck with the same mark is preserved in the Stibbert Museum, Florence, cat. no. 511. £700-900 | Nil |
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1400 |
| 178 | AN ITALIAN HALBERD, LATE 16TH CENTURY with long central spike of diamond section, forward-leaning curved axe-blade with reinforced tip, formed with a rounded lug behind the blade at the top and bottom and pierced with two cross-shaped apertures, triangular rear fluke pierced with five circles, reinforced tip, and struck with a mark on one side, tapering socket, and a pair of straps, on a later wooden haft (the head cleaned) 103.2cm; 40 5/8in head The mark is the same as that on the previous lot £600-800 | Nil |
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1000 |
| 179 | A GERMAN HALBERD, LAST QUARTER OF THE 16TH CENTURY with long tapering central spike of diamond section, curved axe-blade pierced with groups of holes (the upper tip chipped), triangular rear spike pierced en suite and stamped with a mark on one side, tapering socket, and a pair of long straps, on a later wooden haft 99.8cm; 39 1/4in head A similar halberd struck with the same mark is preserved in the Poldi Pezzoli museum, Milan, cat. no. 484. £700-900 | Nil |
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1000 |
| 180 | A GERMAN HALBERD, LAST QUARTER OF THE 16TH CENTURY with long central spike of diamond section, curved axe-blade formed with an additional small nodule behind the tips, two-piece rear spike stamped on one side with a heart mark at the top and a further mark at the bottom (worn), and pair of long straps (pitted), on a later wooden haft 122cm; 48in head £500-600 | Nil |
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1200 |
