91 |
AN UNUSUAL INDIAN SPEAR, 18TH CENTURY
with slightly recurved knife-like blade formed with a reinforced armour-piercing tip and stamped with a mark on one side (patination and light surface rust), long iron tang extending into the haft, retained by five iron rivets with silver washers, tapering wooden haft, and turned basal finial
33.5cm; 13 1/4in head
Estimate: 300-500 |
Nil |
|
320 |
92 |
FOUR AFRICAN SPEARS, 19TH CENTURY
the first formed entirely of steel, with leaf-shaped head, moulded neck, long integral haft with moulded faceted base, the second with leaf-shaped head, writhen base, on a wooden haft reinforced with steel, the third, with long leaf-shaped head formed with a medial ridge, on a wooden haft, and the fourth with small leaf-shaped head, on a wooden haft with hide covered base
the first: 195.5cm; 77in overall
(4)
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
200 |
93 |
A GROUP OF FOURTEEN VARIOUS DAGGERS, 19TH/20TH CENTURY
including a Malaysian bade-bade, with engraved blade, engraved silvered cross-piece, gilt-brass filigree ferrule and bone pommel, in its scabbard with silver mounts, three hunting knives with staghorn style hilts, a Sheffield knife with neo rococo style grip, an Arab jambiya, with horn hilt, in a scabbard with embossed silver beadwork locket; a Chinese knife; a copy of an FS fighting knife, an African dagger, a modern kris, and an Arab dagger with watered blade and ram's horn pommel
the first: 28cm; 11in
(14)
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
550 |
94 |
AN INDIAN DAGGER, 19TH CENTURY IN A FINELY DECORATED TURKISH SILVER SCABBARD, 18TH CENTURY
with single-edged blade, green stained ivory grip (small chips), the Turkish silver scabbard finely chased with an entwined pattern of ribbon, flowers and foliage on a delicately punched ground, and stamped with a Tughra twice at the mouth, with an early label inscribed 'silver sheathed dagger, jade handle, from Moorish harem'
23cm; 9in
Estimate: 600-800 |
Nil |
|
600 |
95 |
AN INDIAN DAGGER, 19TH, CENTURY
with single-edged blade, highly figured brown agate hilt, in a contemporary wooden scabbard encased in silver repoussé with scrollwork and flowers
29cm; 11 3/8in
Estimate: 600-800 |
Nil |
|
600 |
96 |
A FINE INDIAN JADE-HILTED DAGGER (KHANJAR), LATE 18TH CENTURY
with slightly recurved blade of watered steel, cut with a pair of broad fullers on each side (an early association), finely carved dark green mottled jade hilt, decorated with a pair of scrolls at the base and lotus fruit and foliage on each side, swelling grip carved with a broad band of lotus leaves at the top, scrolling pommel carved with lotus fruit and foliage en suite with the base, and spherical button carved with foliage (small chips)
37cm; 14 1/2in
Estimate: 3000-5000 |
Nil |
|
2600 |
97 |
AN INDIAN JADE-HILTED DAGGER (KHANJAR), LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY
with curved double-edged blade of watered steel, formed with a slender central rib on each side (the tip with one very small chip), jade hilt incorporating a central collar of gilt metal set with red stones, inlaid with gold chevrons and foliate patterns over its surface, and the pommel set with a white stone (small losses, restorations), in a later fabric-covered wooden scabbard
41.2cm; 16 1/4in
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
2600 |
98 |
A SMALL INDIAN KATAR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
probably for a boy, with sharply tapering medial blade (polished), iron hilt formed with a pair of moulded grip-bars, decorated over its full surface with gold koftgari flowers and geometric designs, in its silk-covered wooden scabbard embroidered with a flower in silver thread, and embossed silver chape
23.8cm; 9 3/8in
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
200 |
99 |
TWO NEPALESE KUKRI KNIVES, AND TWO AFRICAN DAGGERS, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY
the first with broad curved blade and carved ivory grip (cracked), in its snakeskin-covered scabbard with large silver mounts cast and chased with traditional designs of flowers and foliage and the locket involving birds and entwined snakes; the second with wooden grip, in its scabbard with large decorated white metal mounts; the third with carved anthropoid grip (chipped); and the fourth of jambiya form, in its brass scabbard
41cm; 16 1/4in
(4)
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
450 |
100 |
A RARE GROUP OF MINIATURE INDIAN ARMS AND ARMOUR, 19TH CENTURY
comprising two shields (dhal), of characteristic form (one chipped), each with four gilt domed bosses bordered by four gilt crescents, each with its red lining and four enarmes on gilt rosette washers; another shield (dhal), with gilt details (cracked); a sword (talwar), with broad polished blade, gilt hilt, in its scabbard with silver chape; an elephant goad (ancus), and a dagger (katar) with gilt hilt, in its scabbard (cracked)
the first two: 9cm; 3 1/2in
(6)
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
1300 |
101 |
AN ARCHER'S RING, PROBABLY SOUTHERN INDIAN, 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
of polished slightly smoky translucent agate
4.8cm; 1 7/8in
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
200 |
102 |
AN INDIAN GOLD-INLAID DAGGER KATAR, EARLY 18TH CENTURY
with tapering blade of watered steel, formed with a reinforced point and cut with a pair of broad fullers, decorated with a pair of lines rising up from the base of the forte and joined by a stamped lotus leaf mark at the forte on each side, iron hilt of characteristic form, comprising a pair of slightly hollowed bars on each side and a pair of moulded grip-bars, decorated throughout with a gold-inlaid running pattern of gold flowers and foliage (minor losses) all on a previously blued ground
46.5cm; 18 3/8in
Estimate: 1500-2500 |
Nil |
|
1064 |
103 |
A PERSIAN DAGGER (JAMBIYA), 19TH CENTURY; ANOTHER; AN INDIAN DAGGER; AND A SOUTH EAST ASIAN DAGGER
the first with watered double-edged medially ridged blade, carved ivory morse grip decorated with calligraphic panels and a deity (cracked and repaired), in its scabbard; the second with curved blade and bone hilt applied with brass calligraphic panels, in its scabbard; the third with curved double-edged blade of watered steel, robust steel hilt rising to a bird's head pommel; and the fourth with pattern-welded blade, and faceted grip rising to a beaked pommel
the first: 31.5cm; 12 1/2in blade
(4)
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
|
104 |
THREE INDIAN DAGGERS, 16TH/18TH CENTURIES
comprising a Bagh Nakh or so-called Tiger's Claw, of characteristic form fitted with four curved hook-shaped blades; a chilanum, formed entirely of steel (pitted), with recurved fullered blade, steel hilt, integral hilt of characteristic form, including a pair of curling horns forming the pommel, and the grip interrupted by a spherical moulding; and another chilanum (pitted), similar
the first: 30cm; 11 3/4in
(3)
For a discussion of the chilanum and their dating see R. Elgood 2004, pp. 163-179.
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
500 |
105 |
A TURKISH SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (JAMBIYA), 19TH CENTURY
with curved double-edged watered steel blade of flattened-diamond section, horn grip of characteristic form, in its wooden scabbard covered with green-stained hide, fitted with large silver mounts struck with silver marks, comprising locket and chape each engraved with a central peony enclosed within a border of running foliage, the former with two rings for suspension, and a central band joining the two, engraved en suite
29.5cm; 11 3/4in
The Tughra is accompanied by two small sah that are found on Ottoman silver from the reign of Abdülmecid onwards. The shape of the sah seals here are associated with the reigns of Abdülhamid II (1876-1909)and Mehmed V (1909-1918).
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
350 |
106 |
A TURKISH SILVER-MOUNTED SWORD, BY TRADITION THAT SURRENDERED TO GENERAL SIR CHARLES DE VERE FERNERS TOWNSEND BY THE TURKISH COMMANDER FOLLOWING THE VICTORY AT AMARA, IN 1915
with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, silver hilt comprising down-curved quillons with monsterhead terminals, a raised cartouche in the centre engraved with a calligraphic inscription on one side and a rondel with a further inscription on the other, solid grip engraved with flowers and foliage within a linear frame, rising to a shaped pommel (areas of wear, small dents), in a contemporary embossed silver scabbard with wooden core, decorated over its surface with designs of flowers and foliage within a framework of broad ropework panels and beaded borders, and two loops for suspension, complete with leather straps and cords for suspension
81.2cm; 32in blade
Sold together with the descendant's manuscript notes recording its provenance.
The inscriptions include, on the hilt in Arabic, 'nasr min allah wa fath qarib' (Help from God and Near Victory), Qur'an 61 (al-Saff), vs. 13 and 'ya qadi al-hajat' (Oh You who fulfills the needs).
Estimate: 1500-2000 |
Nil |
|
2400 |
107 |
A PERSIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR), 19TH CENTURY
with curved blade of watered steel, double-edged towards the point and cut with a pair of slender fullers along the back-edge, decorated in gold with a brief inscription surrounded by scrollwork at the forte on one side and two gold calligraphic panels on the other, engraved brass hilt retaining traces of silvered finish, including a pair of quillons with swelling bud-shaped terminals, and horn grip-scales rising to form a swollen globose pommel set with a silver washer on one side (the other washer missing), in a contemporary wooden scabbard covered with red fabric, fitted with large locket and chape each pierced with shaped panels, middle band en suite and decorated with silver koftgari patterns of foliage within linear frames throughout (losses)
80.5cm; 31 3/4in blade
The inscriptions read 'siraj (?) al-din basha' (Siraj (?) al-Din Pasha) and
'la fata illa 'ali / la sayf illa (dhi'l-fiqar)' (There is no youth but 'Ali / no sword but Dhu'l´Fiqar)
Estimate: 1000-1500 |
Nil |
|
1600 |
108 |
A BALKAN DAGGER, 19TH CENTURY
with tapering blade etched with a panel of scrolling foliage on each side at the forte, iron tang enclosed by a panel of engraved brass, set on one side with an ivory grip-scale and on the other with a jade grip-scale, the latter retained by three fluted silver rivets, in its wooden scabbard with purple fabric covering, large copper mounts decorated with flowers and scrolls of foliage, and the brass parts retaining traces of gilding throughout
42cm; 16 1/2in
Estimate: 600-800 |
Nil |
|
600 |
109 |
A SILVER MOUNTED BALKAN DAGGER (BICHAQ), 19TH CENTURY
with tapering single-edged blade, silver hilt cast with traditional scrolls within ropework frames, in its silver scabbard decorated with further designs of scrolls, foliage and beadwork within ropework frames, fitted on one side with a loop for suspension, and complete with its chain for suspension
30.5cm; 12in
Estimate: 300-500 |
Nil |
|
320 |
110 |
A CAUCASIAN DAGGER (KINDJAL), SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
with broad blade cut with a long off-set fuller on each side and struck with a star mark, the tang enclosed by a slender panel of silver beadwork, fitted with a pair of shaped horn grip-scales (cracked) retained by three rivets on pierced silver filigree washers with large domed bosses on the outer face, in its original wooden scabbard covered with green fishskin, silver locket repoussé with a bust portrait enclosed in a panel of foliage inhabited by birds on the outer face, and a single iron band with a ring for suspension
58cm; 22 7/8in blade
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
420 |
111 |
A TURKISH YATAGHAN, DATED 1212 (CIRCA 1797/8)
with slightly curved single-edged blade, inlaid with silver lines, flowers and foliage on each face and a brief inscription including the date on one face, gilt-copper hilt extending over the lower portion of the blade, decorated over its surface with filigree and beadwork, the back-strap set with fluted coral beads, a pair of elegantly formed morse grip-scales retained by four rivets (small cracks), in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard stitched along one side with brass wire, a band of white metal around the throat, white metal terminal, and complete with an early leather band for suspension
54cm; 21 1/4in blade
Estimate: 1000-1500 |
Nil |
|
1200 |
112 |
A FIGHTING KNIFE, 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY, PROBABLY FOR NATIVE AMERICAN USE
with rudimentary iron blade formed with a clipped-back point, iron cross-piece with globular terminals, the tang fitted with a pair of bone grip-scales (extensively chipped) fitted with brass ovals, in its hide scabbard applied with a large panel of polychromatic beadwork
26.5cm; 10 1/2in
Estimate: 300-500 |
Nil |
|
|
113 |
A DECORATED TURKISH SWORD (KILIG), 19TH CENTURY AND LATER
with heavy blade of characteristic form, decorated on each side and the back-edge with later gold ornament and inscriptions, brass cross-piece, and later wooden grip rising to a bulbous pommel
74cm; 29 1/8in blade
Estimate: 700-900 |
Nil |
|
|
114 |
AN ABYSSINIAN SWORD (SHOTEL) WITH RHINOCEROS HORN HILT, 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade etched with foliage, the manufacturer's details 'S. Harrison Imperial Furnisher' on one side, the crowned Imperial arms on the other and the bladesmith's details 'Z. Stefanian Harare' at the forte, large two-piece grip of characteristic form, the pommel set with a domed gilt filigree boss, in its blue fabric-covered scabbard with gilt mounts en suite with the pommel, including large chape set with coloured pastes
87.5cm; 34 1/2in blade
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
2600 |
115 |
A MELANESIAN STONE AXE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, HIGHLANDS AREA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
with black stone head, possibly basalt (small chips), an additional wooden axe head at the rear, each bound together with a large panel of rattan of differing colours (small losses), and tapering wooden haft
44.5cm; 17 1/2in high
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
280 |
116 |
A MELANESIAN STONE AXE, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, HIGHLANDS AREA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
with green stone head (small chips), an additional wooden axe head at the rear, each bound together with a large panel of reed or rattan (light wear), and tapering wooden haft
43cm; 17in high
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
|
117 |
A NEW CALEDONIAN CLUB, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
of bird's head form with a raised 'eye' on each side, long integral wooden haft with short handle, pierced D-shaped finial (small cracks, chips), and retaining much early polish throughout
84cm; 33in overall
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
1100 |
118 |
TWO SOUTH SEA ISLANDS CLUBS, TONGA, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
each with tapering head carved with groups of horizontal bands, tapering integral haft swelling slightly to the base, pierced D-shaped terminal (chips), and in untouched condition throughout
the longer: 117.5cm; 46 1/4in overall
(2)
Estimate: 600-800 |
Nil |
|
1500 |
119 |
A RARE OTTOMAN ROUNDEL FROM A BREASTPLATE (KRUG), LATE 15TH CENTURY
formed of a single circular plate, embossed with a low central dome and four near triangular panels each engraved with a flower, the border with a lengthy calligraphic inscription and engraved with a pair of lines, pierced around the edge for attaching further plates and mail (small chips, pitting and laminations), and struck with the mark of the Ottoman Court Arsenal at Hagia Eirene
25.5cm; 10in diameter
Exhibited
Islamic Military Heritage, Nine centuries of Islamic arms and armour. Riyadh, 1991, cat. No. 128
Estimate: 1000-1500 |
Nil |
|
4000 |
120 |
A VERY RARE OTTOMAN TOMBAK SHIELD (KALKAN), TURKEY, LATE 16TH/EARLY 17TH CENTURY
of circular convex form, rising in the centre to a pronounced nodule on a raised circular panel, embossed with a pair of ribs running around the border, pierced with four central rivets on gilt copper foliate washers, each corresponding with a gilt ring on the inner face for a pad (now missing), and six further rivets with matching washers and rings on the inside for enarmes (one ring missing), the circumference pierced with numerous holes for a lining (four small cracks, minor dents), decorated over the outer surface with pointillé work, comprising a geometric flower centring on the nodule and framed by a broad band of stylised tulip flowers, the middle ground with an alternating arrangement of stylised cypress and cartouches filled with further stylised flowerheads and scrollwork, the outer border decorated with expanded flowerheads, and retaining much original gilding over the outer surface
58.5cm; 23in diameter
4326/10) and cat. no. A.181 (inv. nr. 21264).
Estimate: 40000-60000 |
Nil |
|
175000 |
