61 |
A GEORGIAN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade formed with a near full-length fuller on each side, polished steel stirrup hilt including faceted knuckle-guard and back-strap, the latter rising to a near beaked pommel, original fishkskin-covered grip bound with twisted silver wire, in its original leather scabbard with large shaped steel mounts incised with pairs of lines at the borders 82cm; 32 1/4in blade £500-700 | Nil |
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900 |
| 62 | A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD with etched blade retaining traces of gilding (worn), the hilt with fixed shell-guard (quillon missing), and the grip bound with twisted silver wire 82.5cm; 32 1/2in blade £180-220 | Nil |
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300 |
| 63 | A 1796 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD with etched blued and gilt blade incorporating a patriotic inscription, and the hilt with folding shell-guard (grip binding missing, light wear throughout) 77.7cm; 30 5/8in blade £150-180 | Nil |
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320 |
| 64 | A SOCKET BAYONET FOR A BROWN BESS BY J. ROE an Enfield yataghan bayonet, with its scabbard; a French Lebel bayonet; and A German Mauser bayonet, with its scabbard (4) £120-180 | Nil |
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140 |
| 65 | A ROYAL HORSE GUARDS OFFICER'S SWORD BY PROSSER, CHARING CROSS, LONDON, CIRCA 1832 of regulation type, with fullered blade double-edged towards the tip, stamped 'Prosser' on the back-edge at the forte and etched with the maker's details on each side of the forte within a foliate panel, regulation brass hilt cast in low relief, original fishskin-covered grip bound with brass wire, in its regulation scabbard engraved with the owner's crest at the mouth, and retaining its buff leather sword knot 100cm; 39 3/8in blade £700-900 | Nil |
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1900 |
| 66 | AN 1827 PATTERN CEYLON RIFLE REGIMENT OFFICER'S SWORD BY BUCKMASTER, 3 NEW BURLINGTON STREET, LONDON, CIRCA 1836-40 with etched blade, in its original scabbard (the steel parts lightly cleaned with chemicals) 82.2cm; 32 3/8in blade The Ceylon Rifle Regiment was formed in 1820 from the 1st Ceylon Light Infantry Regiment and was disbanded in 1873. £300-400 | Nil |
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| 67 | A GEORGE IV 1822 PATTERN GRENADIER OFFICER'S SWORD the blade etched with a crowned flaming grenade, the Royal cypher and retaining much polish, the hilt retaining some gilt finish, in its brass scabbard, and retaining its Victorian sword knot (worn) applied with a flaming grenade and the Royal cypher 82.5cm; 32 1/2in blade £300-400 | Nil |
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2400 |
| 68 | A MILITARY HANGER, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY, ENGLISH OR AMERICAN with slightly curved blade cut with a long fuller along the back-edge on each side (shortened), brass slotted hilt (bent, two bars broken), spirally fluted pommel, and banded wooden grip, in its leather scabbard with engraved brass chape 56cm; 22in blade £100-150 | Nil |
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100 |
| 69 | A RARE CASED PAIR OF VICTORIAN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY SWORDS BY PHILIPPS & SON, GEORGE ST., HANOVER SQ, LONDON, CIRCA 1864-70 with standard and piquet-weight etched blades, each decorated with foliage, the crowned Royal cypher, the owner's initials, 'A. H.', crested arms including three Eagles displayed, and motto 'Vive ut Vivas', regulation brass hilts, one retaining its leather liner and bullion knot, in their brass-mounted leather scabbards, contained together in their original mahogany case with flush-fitting brass carrying handle, and lined in padded red velvet (the lining worn) 82cm; 32 1/4in and 78cm; 30 3/4in blades Philipps & Son traded at this address as Philipps, Lawrence & Son circa 1864-70. £2000-3000 | Nil |
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2000 |
| 70 | A VICTORIAN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD OF THE KING'S 60TH ROYAL RIFLE CORPS, BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, LONDON, NO.14188 FOR 1866 the blade etched with regimental details, crowned Royal cypher, the owner's crest and initials 'F.G.D.', in its steel scabbard 83.2cm; 32 3/4in blade The Wilkinson Sword Ltd records state that this sword was completed on 30th January 1866 for F. G. Doyle Esq (per Col. North). £250-300 | Nil |
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420 |
| 71 | A VICTORIAN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY HENRY WILKINSON, NO.19471 FOR 1874, with etched blade, in its regulation brass scabbard 83cm; 32 5/8in blade £200-250 | Nil |
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280 |
| 72 | A VICTORIAN 1845 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY MAYNARD, HARRIS & GRICE, LEADEN HALL ST., EC, CIRCA 1869-78 with etched blade (one hilt bar cracked), in its scabbard 82.5cm; 32 1/2in blade £150-200 | Nil |
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190 |
| 73 | A CAVALRY SWORD, MID-19TH CENTURY with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the tip, steel stirrup hilt with curved langets, and the grip with later leather binding 86cm; 33 7/8in blade £100-120 | Nil |
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130 |
| 74 | A VICTORIAN POLICE OR CUSTOMS SWORD with slightly curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, regulation brass stirrup hilt, and original rayskin-covered grip 61.5cm; 24 1/4in blade £60-80 | Nil |
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90 |
| 75 | A BASKET-HILTED BROADSWORD OF COLONEL G. C. S. CAMERON, THE QUEEN'S OWN CAMERON HIGHLANDERS, NO.32141 with regulation blade etched with foliage, the Royal cypher, thistle foliage and the owner's initials at the forte, regulation steel hilt of characteristic type (one panel corner cracked and chipped), in its original leather field service scabbard 84cm; 33in blade The Wilkinson Sword Ltd archive states that this 'Claymore (Cameron)' was proved on 10th April 1893 and sold to G.C.S.Cameron of the Cameron Highlanders. £500-700 | Nil |
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750 |
| 76 | A 1912 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, LONDON, NO.48959 FOR CIRCA 1914-17 with etched blade, in its scabbard (light corrosion throughout) 89.5cm; 39 1/4in blade £150-200 | Nil |
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150 |
| 77 | A MAMELUKE-HILTED SWORD FOR USE IN INDIA 1936-47 of regulation type, the blade etched with the crowned Imperial cypher, gilt-brass cross-piece cast with the Imperial cypher, and ivorine grips, in its original plated steel scabbard with brass mounts en suite with the cross-piece 84.5cm; 33 1/4in blade £300-400 | Nil |
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350 |
| 78 | THE GEORGE V 1897 PATTERN INFANTRY SWORD OF J. J. WOGAN D. C. M. BY THE OFFICERS OF THE 4TH BATTALLION, THE MIDDLESEX REGIMENT, MAY 17TH 1917 in its leather field service scabbard 82.5cm; 32 1/2in £200-300 | Nil |
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200 |
| 79 | A CONTINENTAL MAMELUKE-HILTED OFFICER'S SWORD, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade retaining traces of watered pattern (small chips), steel hilt including cross-piece with acorn finials, and a pair of horn grip-scales retained by three iron rivets, in its steel scabbard with two suspension rings 78cm; 30 3/4in blade £400-600 | Nil |
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400 |
| 80 | TWO CONTINENTAL NAVAL BOARDING CUTLASSES probably French for the Belgian or Dutch Navy, one with traces of Châtellerault arsenal inscription and an anchor on each side of the blade, steel stirrup hilts with faceted cap pommels and faceted grips 66.5cm; 26 1/4in blades (2) £200-300 | Nil |
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200 |
| 81 | FOUR CONTINENTAL REGULATION SHORTSWORDS, 19TH CENTURY based on the French model 1816 briquet, the first Belgian, with long curved blade double-edged towards the point, and brass stirrup hilt stamped 'Montagu a Gand'; the last three with short steel curved blades double-edged towards the point, one dated 1898, and brass stirrup hilts, and one retaining its leather scabbard (worn) the first: 70.5cm; 27 3/4in blade, the second, third and fourth: 59.5cm; 23 1/2in blades (4) £200-300 | Nil |
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300 |
| 82 | A CONTINENTAL BRASS-HILTED SHORTSWORD, 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY based on the French model 1767, with curved blade, brass stirrup hilt and banded grip, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard 59cm; 23 1/4in blade £150-200 | Nil |
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150 |
| 83 | A SWORD BAYONET, MID-19TH CENTURY of Brunswick type, possibly for the Malherbe of Liège contract, with straight double-edged blade, brass including a pair of stout quillons of rounded section, banded grip and slotted for a lug of rectangular section, and fitted with sprung steel catch 44.3cm; 17 1/2in blade £400-500 | Nil |
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| 84 | A CONTINENTAL CAVALRY SWORD, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY, GERMAN OR FRENCH with curved fullered blade by Schelbusch & Sohn in Solingen, etched with trophies and foliage, brass triple-bar hilt including cap pommel extending to for the back-strap, and a pair of long oval langets; A CONTINENTAL CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, DATED 1889, with curved fullered blade, gilt-brass triple-bar hilt including cap pommel, and leather grip bound with brass wire, in its steel scabbard; the first: 85cm; 33 1/2in blade (2) £250-300 | Nil |
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200 |
| 85 | A CONTINENTAL CAVALRY SWORD, MID-19TH CENTURY with curved fullered blade, brass triple-bar hilt, and leather-covered wooden grip, in its steel scabbard; and ANOTHER, MID-19TH CENTURY, with pipe-backed blade, brass triple-bar hilt, and later grip the first: 87.5cm; 34 1/2in blade (2) £250-300 | Nil |
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200 |
| 86 | A CONTINENTAL INFANTRY SWORD, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY with curved fullered blade, brass stirrup hilt formed with an additional outer bar, and banded horn grip, in its steel scabbard; A BELGIAN OFFICER'S SWORD, MID-20TH CENTURY, with pipe-backed blade etched with the crowned Royal cypher of Leopold III (reigned 1934-51), and a patriotic inscription, gilt-brass hilt cast with laurel foliage, in its polished steel scabbard; A CONTINENTAL OFFICER'S SWORD, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, with German polished pipe-backed blade, gilt-brass four-bar hilt cast with laurel foliage, in its steel scabbard the first: 80.5cm; 31 3/4in blade (3) £250-300 | Nil |
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350 |
| 87 | A CONTINENTAL OFFICER'S SWORD, MID-18TH CENTURY with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point and struck with a King's head mark on each side, steel stirrup hilt including an additional outer guard formed of two scrolling bars joining the cross-guard, and faceted back-strap rising to a cap pommel, and the grip retaining its copper bound leather covering 78.7cm; 31in blade £200-250 | Nil |
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| 88 | A FINE AND RARE FRENCH FIRST REPUBLIC SENIOR HUSSAR OFFICER'S SABRE OF PRESENTATION QUALITY, CIRCA 1800 with curved blade formed with a spear point, cut with a broad three-quarter length fuller on each face, etched and gilt with foliage, a wreath, and a trophy-of-arms on a blued panel on the lower portion on each side, the forte decorated with a gilt trellis pattern of flowers (the blueing worn on one side), and inscribed 'Klingenthal' on the back-edge, gilt-brass hilt in the German manner, comprising fluted quillon with shaped terminal, fluted langets and knuckle-guard, the former centring on a diamond-shaped panel, cap pommel fluted en suite and decorated with a trophy-of-arms partly enclosed by laurel (pommel retained by a later pin), original leather-covered banded wooden grip pierced with a pair of rivets with rosette washers, in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard with large gilt-brass mounts comprising locket and chape each fluted en suite with the hilt, the latter decorated with trophies-of-war, and a pair of middle bands each decorated with trophies en suite with the pommel cap, and a pair of brass rings for suspension (the scabbard split along the seam beneath the locket) 88cm; 34 1/2in blade PROVENANCE Dr Raymond Wargnier, sold Sotheby's Monaco, 23rd April 1990, lot 980. A very similar sword is illustrated C. Ariès 1969, 3 fascicule, fig. 2. For a similar blade and scabbard mounts see the Sabre of General La Fayette in the Museé de l'Armée, Paris. £10000-15000 | Nil |
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10000 |
| 89 | A VERY RARE FRENCH FIRST EMPIRE SABRE FOR AN OFFICER OF THE FOOT GRENADIERS OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, BY DUC FOURBISSEUR DE LA GARDE IMPERIALE, RUE ST HONORÉ EN FACE CELLE DE LA LOI NO.251, PARIS, CIRCA 1805 with curved blade double-edged towards the point, cut with a near full-length broad shallow fuller and a slender fuller along the back-edge on each side, the former etched over the lower half with the crowned Imperial Eagle, the letter 'N' within a laurel wreath, the inscription 'Grenadiers a Pied' and a neoclassical trophy on one side and a similar design incorporating the inscription 'Garde Imperiale' and the maker's details on the other, and all retaining traces of gilding, brass stirrup hilt comprising slightly down-curved quillon with bud-shaped terminal, lozenge-shaped langets applied with a silver profile bust of the Emperor Napoleon on the outer face and engraved with an expanded flowerhead on the inner, knuckle-guard and back-strap cast with anthemion, the former rising to a cap pommel engraved en suite with the rear langet, wooden grip, probably the original, bound with twisted silver wire, in its original leather scabbard with large brass mounts decorated with moulded bands (the scabbard with age cracks) 80cm; 31 1/2in blade PROVENANCE Dr Raymond Wargnier, sold Sotheby's Monaco, 23rd April 1990, lot 963. A very similar sword signed by this maker in the same manner is illustrated C. Ariès 1969, 4 fascicule, fig. 2. £10000-12000 | Nil |
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| 90 | A VERY RARE FRENCH FIRST EMPIRE SABRE FOR AN OFFICER OF THE CHASSEURS À CHEVAL OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, CIRCA 1810 with curved blade formed with a clipped-back point, cut with a near full-length broad shallow fuller and a slender fuller along the back-edge on each side, the former etched over the lower portion on each side with a sun-in-splendour, the crowned Imperial Eagle within a laurel wreath, neoclassical foliage, trophies and retaining traces of gilding (light pitting), the back-edge with Klingenthal Imperial arsenal inscription at the forte, brass stirrup hilt stamped 'Laurent' beneath the knuckle-guard, comprising bud-shaped quillon, lozenge-shaped langets engraved with a crowned 'N' between a spray of laurel on the outer face, knuckle-guard engraved with acanthus foliage, back-strap and cap pommel decorated en suite, wooden grip with later brass binding, in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard with large brass mounts engraved with neoclassical foliage and motifs, with engraved steel drag and a pair of steel suspension rings (one replaced) 81.5cm; 32 1/8in blade PROVENANCE Dr Raymond Wargnier, sold Sotheby's Monaco, 23rd April 1990, lot 962 For a similar sword see C. Ariès 1969, 4 fascicule, fig. 3. £8000-10000 | Nil |
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