1 |
A JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICER'S KATANA
with slightly curved single-edged blade with straight hamon (worn), plain tang pierced with a single hole and stamped with the anchor mark, signed iron tsuba, decorated with vine foliage and fruit in silver, and fabric-bound fishskin-covered grip with brass mounts (restorations), in its lacquered saya
58.3cm; 23in blade
Estimate: 200-400 |
Nil |
|
400 |
2 |
A JAPANESE NAVAL OFFICER'S KATANA
with slightly curved single-edged blade with straight hamon, plain tang pierced with a single hole and stamped with a serial number '168', plain iron tsuba numbered en suite, fabric-bound fishskin-covered grip, and regulation brass mounts, in its saya (restorations)
65cm; 25 5/8in blade
Estimate: 250-450 |
Nil |
|
500 |
3 |
A JAPANESE W.W.II N.C.O's KATANA, NO.136294
with curved fullered regulation blade, steel tsuba, aluminium grip, in its saya, numbered en suite
67cm; 26 3/8in blade
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
220 |
4 |
A JAPANESE W.W.II OFFICER'S KATANA
with curved fullered regulation blade (pitted), signed tang pierced with a single hole, pierced brass tsuba of regulation type, fabric-bound fishskin-covered grip, regulation brass menuki and kabuto-gane, the latter applied with a silver mon, in its regulation steel saya
66.2cm; 26 1/8in blade
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
300 |
5 |
A JAPANESE OFFICER'S KATANA
with slightly curved single-edged blade with straight hamon, signed tang pierced with a single hole, cast brass tsuba of regulation type, fabric-bound fishskin-covered grip (restorations), in a leather-covered saya
62.5cm; 24 5/8in blade
Estimate: 200-400 |
Nil |
|
240 |
6 |
A JAPANESE KATANA
with slightly curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon, signed tang pierced with two holes, cast brass tsuba of regulation type, fabric-bound fishskin-covered grip, and regulation brass mounts, in its brown-painted regulation saya
68cm; 26 3/8in blade
Estimate: 700-900 |
Nil |
|
650 |
7 |
A JAPANESE W.W.II. OFFICER'S KATANA
of regulation type, with slightly curved single-edged blade with wavy hamon, plain tang pierced with two holes, regulation brass tsuba, fabric-bound fishskin-covered grip, regulation brass mounts, in its regulation saya
66cm; 26in blade
Estimate: 300-500 |
Nil |
|
420 |
8 |
A JAPANESE ANTLER-MOUNTED KATANA, 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged long blade, the hilt formed of sections of engraved antler, decorated with figures in traditional dress and scale pattern, engraved antler tsuba, in its antler-mounted saya, en suite with the hilt
67.2cm; 26 1/2in blade
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
350 |
9 |
A JAPANESE BONE-MOUNTED GARNITURE OF EDGED WEAPONS, 19TH CENTURY
comprising three wakizashi, each with curved blade, the hilt formed of sections of engraved bone, decorated with figures in traditional dress, engraved bone tsuba, in its bone-mounted saya, en suite with the hilt
the longest: 48cm; 18 7/8in blade
(3)
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
400 |
10 |
A JAVANESE KRIS, LATE 19TH CENTURY
with wavy pattern-welded blade, gilt-brass openwork selut decorated with beads, and finely carved beaked ivory pommel (small chips, loose)
37cm; 14 1/2in
Estimate: 100-150 |
Nil |
|
50 |
11 |
THREE SOUTH EAST ASIAN DAGGERS, 19TH CENTURY
the first a Parang, with broad blade swelling towards the tip, and large carved horn hilt; the second Malaysian, with etched blade incised with the Dutch East India Company mark and the date 1747, and carved horn hilt decorated with scrollwork; and the third a Patani Kris, with wavy pattern-welded blade, and carved horn grip with characteristic pronounced beak
the first: 45.5cm; 18in
(3)
Estimate: 150-250 |
Nil |
|
300 |
12 |
TWO SOUTH EAST ASIAN DAGGERS AND A NEPALESE KUKRI, 19TH CENTURY
the first with pattern-welded blade, silver hilt with plain cross-piece and swelling grip carved with scrollwork and a lotus flower; the second with slender pattern-welded blade, silver hilt chased with scrollwork and monster head pommel, in its wooden scabbard entirely encased in chased silver; and the third of characteristic form, with steel blade and hilt each decorated with silver flowers and scrollwork
the first: 49cm; 19 1/4in
(3)
Estimate: 100-150 |
Nil |
|
180 |
13 |
TWO SOUTH INDIAN DAGGERS (CHILANUM) 16TH/17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY DECCAN
the first formed entirely of steel (rust patinated), with recurved fullered blade, steel hilt formed with a pair of shaped panels enclosing the lower portion of the blade, a pair of curling horns forming the pommel, and the grip interrupted by a spherical moulding; and the second with recurved blade cut with a pair of short tapering fullers divided by a medial ridge on each side, carved wooden hilt (cracked) fitted with a brass ferrule at the base, flattened elliptical pommel, and the grip interrupted by a central moulding
the first: 30cm; 11 3/4in
(2)
For a discussion of this group and their dating see R. Elgood 2004, pp. 163-179.
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
300 |
14 |
A RARE NORTH INDIAN SWORD, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade stamped with the bladesmith's mark at the forte, steel hilt comprising a pair of short bulbous quillons chiselled with expanded flower heads on the terminals, recurved knuckle-guard, an additional outer-guard formed of a small basal guard pierced with stylised birds, two bars converging at the top and recurved en suite with the knuckle-guard, a pair of attenuated langets, fluted compressed spherical pommel, applied over its full surface with gold koftgari scrollwork and flowers on a russet ground (small losses), and solid grip decorated en suite
82cm; 32 1/4in blade
A similar sword was sold in these rooms, 9th December 2009, lot 26 (£4,200 including premium), another is illustrated L. Southwick 1982, p. 187, no. 531.
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
3500 |
15 |
A FINE INDIAN DAGGER (KHANJARLI), 18TH CENTURY
with recurved blade formed with a reinforced tip, cut with series of deep converging fullers, chiselled with foliage and encrusted with gold scrollwork at the forte, steel hilt of characteristic form including oval guard, vestigial bud-shaped quillon, recurved knuckle-guard with fluted bud-shaped finial, all decorated with encrusted gold scrollwork, chevron and flowers (minor losses), a pair of ivory grip-scales and a pair of lunette-shaped pommel-scales (small age cracks), each retained by copper rivets on gilt flower head washers, in its original fabric-covered wooden scabbard (areas of wear) with gilt-copper locket and chape each pierced with flowers and foliage and with engraved borders, and the former retaining a single loop for suspension
33cm; 13in
Estimate: 3000-4000 |
Nil |
|
5000 |
16 |
FOUR INDIAN SILVER-MOUNTED SPEARS, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
the first with long slender pattern-welded blade, silver collar chased with foliage and raised mouldings, on its original polished hardwood haft and complete with its rattan-bound carved hardwood cover; another, similar, complete with its cover; another, similar, complete with its fur-covered cover; and another with robust blade and broad silver collar decorated in a similar manner, complete with its cover
the first: 57.2cm; 22 1/2in head
(4)
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
1100 |
17 |
SIX MIDDLE EASTERN DAGGERS, 19TH CENTURY AND A MODERN SPANISH DAGGER
the first with tapering single-edged blade, ivory hilt retained by brass rivets, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard; the second with tapering single-edged blade and ivory grip retained by steel rivets; the third with tapering double-edged blade, white metal mounted hilt of kindjal form, in its scabbard, the fourth with reinforced single-edged blade, engraved white metal hilt, and ivory grips; the fifth a Ceylonese Piha kaetta, of characteristic form, the blade chiselled with scrollwork and inlaid with engraved brass, and carved hardwood grip; and the sixth of Toledo manufacture, in its scabbard
the first: 31.5cm; 12 3/8in
(6)
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
550 |
18 |
AN INDO-PERSIAN SWORD (SHAMSHIR), EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade, steel cross-piece with a pair of button-shaped terminal, and a pair of bone grip-scales (chipped), in its leather-covered wooden scabbard (losses)
83cm; 32 3/4in blade
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
500 |
19 |
AN INDIAN SHORT SPEAR, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with tapering single-edged blade-like head of watered steel, figured hardwood haft with moulded terminal, and fabric-covered wooden scabbard
24.5cm; 9 3/4in head
Estimate: 150-250 |
Nil |
|
|
20 |
A FINE INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR), DATED 1222 AH (CIRCA 1807)
with curved single-edged blade of watered steel, applied with a gold koftgari inscription along the back-edge and a calligraphic cartouche on one side, steel hilt of characteristic form, including a pair of short quillons, knuckle-guard with recurved bud-shaped terminal, large disc-shaped pommel and solid grip, decorated over its surface with a delicate framework filled with expanded flower heads (minor losses)
79.5cm; 31 1/4in blade
The inscriptions appear to be of later date and include references to Shah Abbas and Zulfiqar.
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
3600 |
21 |
A HIGHLY DECORATED INDIAN (SWORD) TALWAR, 19TH CENTURY
with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, decorated over its full surface with scrolling foliage and lengthy calligraphic inscriptions within linear frames, steel hilt of characteristic form, including quillons with flattened button terminals, large disc pommel and solid grip, decorated over its surface in gold koftgari with flowers and foliage (small losses)
85.5cm; 33 3/4in blade
The inscriptions include verses from the Qur'an, in translation, 'There is no Warrior like 'Ali and no Sword like Zulfiqar' and 'Mohammad al Amani'.
Estimate: 1200-1800 |
Nil |
|
4200 |
22 |
AN INDIAN DAGGER (KATAR), LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with tapering fullered blade formed with a reinforced point and retaining some watered pattern (small areas of patination), and encrusted with silver foliage at the forte, steel hilt of characteristic form comprising a pair of side bars and a pair of moulded grip bars, decorated throughout with patterns of foliage and flowers in encrusted silver, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard
45cm; 17 3/4in
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
|
23 |
AN INDIAN SWORD (ZULFIQAR), LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edge blade formed with a bifurcated tip, cut with lengthy inscriptions over almost its entire surface, steel hilt of characteristic type, applied with silver scrolling foliage and flowers, in a contemporary velvet-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts repoussé with scrolling flowers and foliage within chevron frames
76.5cm; 30 1/8in blade
The inscriptions include a crudely written verse in praise of Nãd 'Ali.
Estimate: 700-900 |
Nil |
|
700 |
24 |
A RARE INDIAN SILVER AND HARDSTONE-MOUNTED MACE, LATE 18TH CENTURY
with ovoid head of figured red marble, domed silver finial, wooden haft, the central portion covered with fabric retained by strips of silver, and the top and bottom encased in silver chased with geometric designs and beadwork collars at each end, the latter fitted with a ring finial
54cm; 21 1/4in overall
Estimate: 1200-1800 |
Nil |
|
|
25 |
A PERSIAN DAGGER (KARD), 19TH CENTURY
with tapering blade decorated with gold koftgari panels of scrollwork and calligraphy on the other, gilt-brass ferrule, dark green hardstone grip, faceted along the back-edge, the pommel set with a red paste (damaged), and the front decorated with gold-encrusted foliage and set with pastes (three missing), in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts (chape cracked) engraved with foliage around the borders
24.5cm; 9 5/8in
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
|
26 |
A PERSIAN JADE-HILTED DAGGER (KARD), 19TH CENTURY
with single-edged blade of polished steel decorated with gold koftgari at the forte, 'mutton fat' jade grip retained by an iron ferrule decorated en suite at the base and with a mount for a stone (now missing) on the pommel, in its wooden scabbard with large iron locket decorated with matching gold koftgari (chape missing)
34cm; 13 3/8in
Estimate: 300-500 |
Nil |
|
280 |
27 |
THREE NORTH WEST PERSIAN BRONZE DAGGERS, PROBABLY LATE 2ND/EARLY FIRST MILLENNIUM B.C.
in excavated condition, each formed in one piece, the first with hollowed waisted grip retaining three rivets for attaching a pair of scales, the second with shaped grip for the fingers, hollowed for a pair of grip-scales, and with elliptical pommel; the third shaped for the fingers and with strongly formed eared pommel (one ear missing); together with three detached bronze blades for daggers, each in excavated condition, with short tang
the first: 40cm; 15 3/4in
(6)
Estimate: 700-900 |
Nil |
|
|
28 |
A HARDSTONE-MOUNTED CUTLERY SET, 19TH CENTURY
comprising knife and fork, each decorated with gold koftgari comprising scrollwork on the fork and a panel in imitation of calligraphy on the knife and each with light green soapstone grip
the first: 21.5cm; 8 1/2in
(2)
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
300 |
29 |
A PERSIAN DAGGER (KARD), LATE 18TH CENTURY
with tapering blade sparsely decorated with gold koftgari flowers at the forte, steel hilt decorated en suite with the forte (the gold extensively worn), and morse grip-scales, in its fishskin-covered wooden scabbard reinforced along the back-edge with a silver strip (losses) and with copper chape
33cm; 13in
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
340 |
30 |
AN INDO-PERSIAN DECORATED DAGGER, 19TH CENTURY AND LATER
with curved blade formed with a medial ridge (areas of rust), ivory grip of jambiya form (cracked), the outer surface set with coloured stones in brass settings and small enamelled studs (losses)
32cm; 12 5/8in
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
1000 |
