31 |
A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 19TH CENTURY with broad fullered blade (shortened), decorated on each side with a pair of gold calligraphic panels and scrollwork, and shaped Morse grip (cracked) 38.7cm; 15 1/4in £100-150 | Nil |
|
360 |
| 32 | A LARGE CAUCASIAN KINDJAL, 19TH CENTURY with broad blade cut with an off-set fuller on each side, horn hilt of characteristic form retained bya pair of steel rivets with cartouche shaped washers, in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard with silver mounts decorated with a flower top and bottom; TWO FURTHER KINDJALS, 19TH CENTURY, the blades decorated with silver koftgari, and the hilts and scabbards each decorated en suite; and a small knife the first: 55cm;21 5/8in (4) £250-300 | Nil |
|
320 |
| 33 | A TURKISH SHAMSHIR, 19TH CENTURY with heavy curved single-edged blade decorated with a gold calligraphic cartouche on each side, russet iron cross-piece and cap pommel each decorated with gold koftgari flowers and foliage, and a pair of mother-of-pearl grip-scales (one chipped) set with a pair of red pastes on each side (one missing), in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard (worn), with large russet iron mounts decorated with gold koftgari en suite with the hilt 78cm; 30 3/4in blade £1000-1200 | Nil |
|
4800 |
| 34 | A TURKISH KILIG, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY with fine curved watered steel blade double-edged towards the tip, cut with a near full length broad fuller, reinforced back-edge sparsely decorated with gold koftgari, chiselled with scrolling foliage on a gold ground centring on a short inscription on one side of the forte and a similar design centring on a star on the other, steel cross-piece chiselled with a deep spiralling pattern filled with gold on each side of the langets, a pair of straight quillons with bud-shaped terminals, hardwood grip-scales (small cracks), and pierced pommel 68.5cm; 27in blade £1200-1500 | Nil |
|
8000 |
| 35 | A TURKISH KILIG, 19TH CENTURY with curved blade double-edged over its upper third and formed with characteristic reinforced back-edge, decorated with a silver koftgari calligraphic cartouche on one side and a shaped panel filled at the forte (light surface rust and wear), brass cross-piece with bud-shaped terminals, moulded brass back-strap, a pair of horn grip-scales (light worm damage), in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large brass mounts (the scabbard now shrunk) 73.6cm; 29in blade £500-600 | Nil |
|
600 |
| 36 | A PERSIAN SHAMSHIR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade of watered steel, incised with a calligraphic cartouche and a gold koftgari calligraphic panel on one side at the forte, steel hilt comprising cross-piece decorated in the centre with a panel of calligraphy on each side, short trumpet-shaped quillons, plain steel cap pommel, and a pair of Ivory grip-scales retained by pair of brass rivets (small cracks) 76.5cm; 30 1/8in blade £600-800 | Nil |
|
1300 |
| 37 | A TURKISH SILVER-MOUNTED KILIG, with curved single-edged blade decorated in gold koftgari with a panel of scrolling foliage on each side of the forte and a gold calligraphic cartouche on one side (gold rubbed), engraved silver cross-piece with bud-shaped terminals, engraved silver back-strap, a pair of horn grip-scales rising to an eared pommel, the grip bound with silk banding woven with silver, in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts engraved en suite with the cross-piece, and stamped with a tughra and a further mark (hilt locking catch missing) 75cm; 29 5/8in blade £600-800 | Nil |
|
1800 |
| 38 | A RARE TURKISH TROUSSE, LATE 17TH CENTURY comprising knife with slightly curved single-edged blade, the back-edge cut with a wavy pattern and each side inlaid with a series of brass-lined dots (losses), stamped with an indistinct mark on one side at the forte, iron hilt formed with a moulded collar and a plain back-strap, a pair of green horn grip-scales retained by three pairs of rivets and studded with large iron nails, the fork with a pair of long slender prongs each moulded at the base and formed with a spirally fluted neck, and a pair of horn grip-scales en suite with the knife: in their original wooden scabbard entirely sheathed in engraved brass, decorated with geometric flowers, the chape and locket decorated with horizontal bands of tulip flowers, the former with globular turban-shaped finial, and the latter with a pierced mount for suspension the knife: 40cm; 15 3/4in £800-1200 | Nil |
|
750 |
| 39 | A TURKISH YATAGHAN, 19TH CENTURY with curved reinforced single-edged blade, the lower portion enclosed in a shaped gilt-metal panel set with numerous small pieces of coral in raised mouldings, extending over the hilt to form the back-strap, and a pair of morse grip-scales rising up to an eared pommel (one small chip), in an contemporary Balkan silver-mounted leather-covered wooden scabbard with large repousée mounts 56.3cm; 22 1/4in blade £500-700 | Nil |
|
2400 |
| 40 | A TURKISH YATAGHAN, THE SCABBARD DATED ???? for 1835/6 with slightly curved single-edged blade, decorated in gold koftgari with two calligraphic panels and foliage on one side and designs of scrollwork on the other, the lower portion of the blade enclosed in a shaped chased white metal panel extending to form the back-strap (small chips), large ivory grip-scales rising to a characteristic eared pommel (small age cracks), in a contemporary leather-covered wooden scabbard decorated with a panel including the date in the centre, and with large gilt-brass locket decorated with scrolling foliage and flowers 71cm; 28in blade £500-600 | Nil |
|
800 |
| 41 | A TURKISH YATAGHAN, 18TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade of watered steel, the forte encased with a brass panel engraved with foliage, steel hilt engraved with foliage, fitted with a pair of horn grip-scales rising to an eared pommel, each profusely studded with brass nails, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with brass mounts engraved en suite 55cm; 21 3/4in £250-300 | Nil |
|
400 |
| 42 | A TURKISH YATAGHAN, 19TH CENTURY with slightly curved single-edged blade cut with a brief stylised inscription on one face and a decorative panel on the other, the lower portion encased in a chased shaped white metal panel extending to form the hilt, set with a greet paste on each side and coral over the back-strap, and fitted with a pair of large marine ivory grip scales rising to form an eared pommel 58.5cm; 23in blade £200-250 | Nil |
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350 |
| 43 | A RARE PERSIAN SAFAVID BAZU BAND, 17TH CENTURY of watered steel, formed with a pointed elbow and a raised flange at the wrist, pierced with three cartouches filled with Koranic inscriptions in the middle, and with further slender panels en suite around the edge, fitted with four pierced steel buckles for straps, and retaining traces of gold koftgari 34.2cm; 13 1/2in LITERATURE Howard Ricketts and Philippe Missillier, Splendeur Des Armes Orientales, 1988, no.88. £500-700 | Nil |
|
1300 |
| 44 | AN INDO-PERSIAN KULAH-KHUD, 19TH CENTURY with hemispherical skull rising to a central finial with screw-in spike, fitted with a pair of slender plume-holders, sliding nasal and mail neck-defence of butted links, the surface of the skull chiselled with characteristic foliage and calligraphic panels, and retaining small traces of silver koftgari; together with AN INDO-PERSIAN DHAL AND A PAIR OF INDO-PERSIAN BAZU BANDS, 19TH CENTURY, each decorated with differing designs of foliage, the dhal with calligraphic panels, figures, exotic beasts and retaining some gold koftgari 27.5cm; 10 3/4in high (4) £600-800 | Nil |
|
750 |
| 45 | A SUDANESE DERVISHES HELMET AND JIBBAH, LATE 19TH CENTURY the helmet of hemispherical spun steel, drawn-up to a faceted central finial, with a moulded recessed band at the base, fitted with a sliding nasal bar secured by a plain screw and with a shaped finial top and bottom, and complete with its mail neck-defence of split and butted rings; the jibba, of padded fabric, the outer surface decorated with linear patterns in blue, red and gold, red standing collar, and trimmed in blue at the base and the sleeves (very small holes and minor tears and fading) the helmet: 19cm; 7 1/2in high (2) The jibba was the uniform of the dervishes: the followers of Mahommed Ahmed, who proclaimed himself the guide, or Mahdi, of Islam. He denounced the Ottoman rulers of the region and preached a universal equality in rank and goods. A number of jibba, along with helmets and Mahdi banners, were taken at the Battle of Omdurman in 1898. See H. Ricketts and P. Missillier 1988, p. 147. £2000-2500 | Nil |
|
2200 |
| 46 | AN INDIAN MAIL TOP AND SHIRT, 18TH/19TH CENTURY each formed of rivetted links, the top with central steel plume-holder and open at the face, the shirt open at the neck, with short arms and extending to the knees (each with holes and losses); and a very rare contemporary padded lining for covering the head and upper torso (worn) (3) £400-500 | Nil |
|
750 |
| 47 | AN EASTERN MAIL SHIRT, 18TH/19TH CENTURY formed of numerous small rivetted rings, open at the neck, and extending to the elbows and the thighs (rusted, small holes) £350-450 | Nil |
|
650 |
| 48 | A COMPOSITE HORN BOW, POSSIBLY OTTOMAN, 17TH CENTURY formed of laminated layers of horn, with swelling grip in the centre, a notch at each end, and retaining traces of painted finish, together with a leather quiver and a quantity of arrows 84cm; 33in (qty) £500-700 | Nil |
|
1500 |
| 49 | A TURKISH SILVER-MOUNTED FLINTLOCK PISTOL, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with tapering barrel engraved with foliage over the breech (worn) and enclosed by a large silver band at the muzzle repousée with scrolls and foliage, engraved stepped lock, figured hardwood full stock, the butt entirely encased in silver chiselled in high relief with flowers, beadwork, small geometric panel and all enriched with niello and filigree, the spine set with three corals in raised settings, spurred silver pommel decorated en suite, engraved steel trigger-guard with acanthus finial, and repousée silver ramrod-pipe and imitation ramrod 49.5cm; 19 1/2in £1200-1400 | Nil |
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|
| 50 | A BALKAN SILVER-MOUNTED MIQUELET-LOCK PISTOL, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY with tapering barrel retained by a broad repousée silver band at the muzzle, flat lock of characteristic form, wooden full stock entirely covered in silver decorated with repousée scrolling foliage and flowers, including 'rat's tail' pommel, silver trigger-guard en suite, and with imitation ramrod; and A TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 19TH CENTURY, with swamped barrel decorated with gold flowers and foliage, bevelled lock decorated en suite, figured hardwood full stock profusely inlaid with silver wire and pellets, steel side-plate and trigger-guard enriched with silver koftgari, and spurred white metal pommel cast and chased with flowers and trophies-of-arms (losses, later ramrod) the first: 54.5cm; 21 1/2in (2) £800-1000 | Nil |
|
1400 |
| 51 | A TURKISH FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS PISTOL, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY with flared barrel retaining traces of silver decoration, the tang overlaid with an engraved copper plaques, large engraved lock, figured hardwood full stock profusely studded over its entire surface with silver nails arranged in chevron patterns, and brass mounts including side-plate and slender butt-cap (trigger-guard and ramrod missing); A TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 19TH CENTURY, with three-stage barrel stamped with a faux Italian inscription and fluted over the breech, engraved lock with slender, figured hardwood full stock profusely inlaid with silver wire over its surface, steel mounts including pierced chiselled side-plate, spurred pommel and trigger-guard each incorporating a grotesque mask, and imitation brass ramrod; and AN ADRIATIC FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY, with long barrel chiselled with foliage over the breech, curved rounded lock, figured walnut half-stock, and chiselled steel mounts (worn throughout) the first: 43.8cm; 17 1/4in (3) £700-900 | Nil |
|
600 |
| 52 | A JAPANESE SNAP-MATCHLOCK GUN, 19TH CENTURY with octagonal sighted barrel strongly moulded at the muzzle,inlaid with bamboo and Chidori birds in silver Honzogan, signed beneath the breech, standing back-sight, integral pan with brass pivot-cover, brass action of characteristic form including moulded serpentine and brass external mainspring, figured cherrywood full stock pierced with brass-lined apertures to secure the barrel (the steel parts pitted, stock faded, the fore-end with one small chip, ramrod missing) 98.5cm; 38 3/4in barrel The signature reads: TAMAKA ZENGORO SAKU, who worked in the Sesshu Province (OSAKA) during the PDO period. £400-500 | Nil |
|
550 |
| 53 | A TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, 19TH CENTURY with tapering barrel chiselled with foliage over the breech, bevelled lock, hardwood full stock carved with rudimentary scrollwork and inlaid with white metal wire, brass mounts including solid side-plate and spurred faceted pommel decorated with pattern of ropework, and ivory-tipped wooden ramrod; and ANOTHER, 19TH CENTURY, with tapering barrel retained by a steel band at the muzzle, and hardwood full stock carved in a similar manner to the preceding, and imitation ramrod the first: 49cm; 19 1/4in (2) £350-450 | Nil |
|
420 |
| 54 | A BALKAN FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with tapering barrel retained by a pair of plain brass bands, rounded lock chiselled with scrolls on the tail and engraved with foliage over its surface, the cock and steel decorated en suite, figured hardwood full stock carved in low relief, and brass mounts including spurred pommel cast and chased with scrolls 50.2cm; 19 3/4in £200-300 | Nil |
|
320 |
| 55 | A TURKISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL IN THE ENGLISH TASTE, 19TH CENTURY with two-stage swamped sighted barrel stamped with spurious proof marks at the breech, engraved stepped lock with a pseudo maker's signature, figured walnut full stock, and brass mounts including spurred pommel and trigger-guard each engraved with naïve trophies-of-arms (cleaned, later ramrod); ANOTHER, 19TH CENTURY, with two-stage swamped barrel in the Spanish taste, engraved stepped lock, figured walnut full stock, and engraved steel mounts (worn, ramrod missing); and A TURKISH DAGGER, EARLY 19TH CENTURY, with earlier single-edged blade stamped with a shamshir mark on one side, ivory grip studded with numerous brass studs (cracked, losses), and eared pommel, in its brass-covered wooden scabbard (worn, losses) the first: 42cm; 16 1/2in (3) £300-350 | Nil |
|
200 |
| 56 | AN INDIAN MATCHLOCK MUSKET, TORADOR, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY with swamped sighted barrel formed with a fluted vase-shaped muzzle, retained by six slender brass bands, standing steel back-sight, brass serpentine and trigger, figured hardwood full stock with large brass plates with cusped borders enclosing the action and extending over the fore-end (pricker missing), pierced brass butt-cap with horn base, a pair of brass sling swivels, leather sling, and steel ramrod 97.2cm; 38 1/4in barrel £250-350 | Nil |
|
400 |
| 57 | A FINE GEORGIAN OFFICER'S SWORD BY OSBORN, LONDON, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with curved blade formed with a near full-length shallow fuller on each face, etched and gilt on a blued panel over half of its length with foliage, the crowned Royal Arms, and the maker's signature on a scrolling panel on one side and with further designs of foliage, the crowned Royal cypher and a trophy-of-arms on the other, gilt-brass stirrup hilt cast, comprising a pair of langets cast with lion masks in low relief, scrolling quillon, faceted knuckle-guard, faceted back-strap rising to a lion's head pommel, and original banded ivory grip bound (small cracks) with twisted copper wire, in its original tooled leather scabbard (areas of wear, cracked in the middle), with gilt-brass mounts, and retaining some original gilding throughout 81.5cm; 32 1/8in £2000-2500 | Nil |
|
1800 |
| 58 | A BLUE AND GILT SWORD BY PROSSER, CUTLER TO THE KING AND THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES THE PRINCE OF WALES AND THE DUKE OF YORK, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with curved blade of T-section formed with a clipped-back point, etched and gilt with trophies, dragon's, celestial masks and a trophy-of-arms on a blued panel on each side over the lower half (small areas of light wear), gilt-brass stirrup hilt including a pair of langets engraved with foliage faceted knuckle-guard and back-strap, the latter rising to formed a maned lionshead pommel, original ebony grip bound with copper wire, in its original leather scabbard with engraved shaped brass mounts including locket inscribed with the maker's details on the reverse 61.8cm; 24 3/8in blade £1200-1800 | Nil |
|
1700 |
| 59 | A GEORGIAN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY with curved blade double-edged towards the tip, etched and gilt on a blued panel covering three-quarters of its length, decorated with the crowned Royal Arms, the crowned Royal cypher and differing designs of foliage on the respective faces conventional foliage, steel stirrup hilt including a pair of langets with faceted borders, knuckle-guard and back-strap each decorated with a pair of vertical notched bands, original fishkin-covered grip bound with twisted silver wire, and the hilt retaining traces of an early silvered finish, in its original leather scabbard (the stitching loose) with shaped steel mounts engraved with linear ornament, and the locket engraved with the owner's initial 'JWW' on the reverse 73cm; 28 3/4in blade £1000-1500 | Nil |
|
1000 |
| 60 | A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY UNDRESS SWORD with German blade by J. J. Runkel, Solingen, etched with trophies, the crowned Royal cypher on each side, the owner's initials 'J.P.' and 'Hankin Royal Greys' (probably later), regulation pattern steel hilt, and retaining its original leather-covered wooden grip bound with plaited silver wire (small losses) 87cm; 34 1/4in blade £600-800 | Nil |
|
1600 |
