31 |
A CAUCASIAN SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (KINDJAL), DATED 1914
with double-edged fullered blade retaining traces of etched decoration, nielloed silver hilt incorporating a beadwork collar at the base and a further beadwork panel enclosing the tang, a pair of horn grip-scales (rubbed) retained by domed nielloed silver washers, in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts decorated with beadwork and nielloed en suite with the hilt, the chape drawn out to a spherical terminal and locket inscribed with the date on the reverse
43.8cm; 17 1/4in
Estimate: 700-900 |
Nil |
|
|
32 |
A CAUCASIAN DAGGER (KINDJAL), 20TH CENTURY
with broad double-edged fullered blade decorated with gold and silver koftgari foliage, steel hilt of characteristic form decorated en suite, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard with steel mounts matching the hilt (decoration worn)
38.7cm; 15 1/4in
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
340 |
33 |
A MOROCCAN SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (JAMBIYA) PRESENTED BY THE SULTAN OF MOROCCO TO G. FORD, MAY 1896
with curved double-edged blade, engraved silver ferrule, rhinoceros horn grip of characteristic form, the pommel applied with a shield-shaped silver plaque engraved with the presentation inscription and with a pierced foliate washer on the top, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts engraved en suite with the ferrule, and complete with its suspension cord and tassels together with his diary for the period 20th March 1896 to 18th April and some small newspaper cuttings
the jambiya; 39cm; 15 3/8in
(2)
Estimate: 300-500 |
Nil |
|
1700 |
34 |
AN ARAB DAGGER (JAMBIYA) AND A MASONIC SWORD
the first with curved polished blade, and horn hilt studded with brass and steel nails, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard decorated with silver beadwork over the outer face, complete with its belt; the second with etched blade decorated with masonic motifs, brass hilt with bow-tie quillons engraved 'G. W. Sayer' and 'Rosslyn' in its scabbard
the first: 31.5cm; 12 3/8in
(2)
Estimate: 120-180 |
Nil |
|
160 |
35 |
TWO ARAB SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGERS (JAMBIYAS), 20TH CENTURY
each with curved polished blade, silver hilts chased with traditional designs of foliage and scrollwork, one with rhinoceros horn hilt and the other with horn hilt, each in its wooden scabbard covered with silver thread on the outer face, and complete with its loops for suspension
the first: 28.5cm; 11 1/4in
(2)
Estimate: 150-250 |
Nil |
|
150 |
36 |
A TURKISH SWORD (YATAGHAN), EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade cut with a stylised inscription along the back-edge on one side, gilt-brass hilt extending over the lower portion of the blade, decorated with filigree and set with green stones and coral, and a pair of ivory grip-scales rising to a strongly formed eared pommel, in its original brass-mounted leather-covered wooden scabbard
58.5cm; 23in blade
Estimate: 700-1000 |
Nil |
|
1100 |
37 |
A BALKAN SILVER-MOUNTED SWORD (YATAGHAN), 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade stamped with a circular mark on one side, the lower portion encased with silver repoussé with scrolling foliage extending to form the hilt (small losses), the latter fitted with a pair of horn grip-scales shaped for the fingers, in a contemporary wooden scabbard entirely encased in silver repoussé with scrolls, bouquets and cornucopia
63cm; 24 3/4in blade
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
950 |
38 |
AN OTTOMAN BALKAN SWORD (YATAGHAN), 19TH CENTURY
with slightly curved single-edged blade cut with a slender fuller along the back-edge, decorated on each side with gold koftgari scrollwork including a series of brief inscriptions, brass and white metal hilt extending over the lower portion of the blade, including an eared pommel and set with red hardstones, in its original wooden scabbard almost entirely encased in white metal and copper decorated with expanded flower heads and Balkan motifs
62cm; 24 1/2in
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
1300 |
39 |
AN INDO-PERSIAN SHIELD (DHAL), 19TH CENTURY
of shallow convex form, the outer surface pierced with calligraphic cartouches and decorative shaped panels sown with brass pellets, the borders etched with calligraphic inscriptions, brass brim, and four shaped bosses for attaching enarmes
46cm; 18 1/8in diameter
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
500 |
40 |
AN INDO-PERSIAN SHIELD (DHAL) AND A SMALL INDIAN BUCKLER, 19TH CENTURY
the first of shallow convex form, the outer face covered in pierced engraved brass decorated with scrolling foliage filled with pairs of exotic birds, fitted with four bosses, and the inner face with four rings for the attachment of enarmes; the second of folded circular form rising to a central boss, painted over its surface in red with expanded flower heads and scrollwork on a yellow ground, and the inner face with a pair of enarmes
the first: 58.5cm; 23in diameter
(2)
Estimate: 300-500 |
Nil |
|
300 |
41 |
TWO INDIAN SHIELDS (DHALS), 19TH CENTURY
the first of shallow convex form, applied on the outer face with chased silver mounts comprising five large silver bosses decorated with foliage and beadwork (one damaged), a pair of crescents and a fish, the inside retaining its padded liner and enarmes (worn); the second, similar, applied with four chased silver bosses on the outer face, and the inside retaining its padded liner and enarmes (both worn and with minor losses)
the first: 40.5cm; 16in diameter
(2)
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
300 |
42 |
A FINE INDO-PERSIAN HELMET (KULAH-KHUD), EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with domed skull, fitted with an additional band around the base pierced with calligraphic panels between cartouches filled with exotic birds, decorated over its surface with spiralling panels of gold koftgari scrolling foliage, fitted with tall central spike rising from a pierced moulded base, a pair of plume-holders at the front, sliding nasal pierced at the top and bottom en suite with the skull and retained by a thumb-screw, all decorated with matching designs of gold koftgari, original mail neck-defence of brass and steel links (very minor losses) and complete with its padded red fabric lining
26cm; 10 1/4in high
The inscriptions include 'Shah Tah Mas', 'Al Sultan', and Persian verses in praise of the monarch and his sword.
Estimate: 10000-14000 |
Nil |
|
10000 |
43 |
A DECORATED INDIAN ARM DEFENCE (BAZU BAND), 19TH CENTURY
of tapering half gutter form, etched over its outer surface with designs of scrolling flowers and foliage enriched with gilding, retaining a portion of its padded lining, two inner plates and a portion of its mail hand defence (detached)
32.5cm; 12 3/4in
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
380 |
44 |
SEVEN PAIRS OF MEXICAN ROWEL SPURS
comprising three pairs with U-shaped heel bands with pierced slotted terminals, moulded necks extending to a pair of long pierced rectangular panels and large multi-spiked rowels, each decorated with German silver; two further pairs of white metal and two pairs of plain steel spurs
(14)
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
480 |
45 |
A COMPOSITE AXE
with crescentic stone head, and short haft of patinated bone
23cm; 9in
Estimate: 80-100 |
Nil |
|
110 |
46 |
AN INDIAN PARRYING SHIELD (MADU), AND AN INDO-PERSIAN AXE, 19TH CENTURY
the first of characteristic form, the horns with steel basal caps, steel shield faced with brass pierced with designs of foliage inhabited by exotic birds on a blue fabric ground; and the second with etched crescentic head decorated on each side with scrolling foliage inhabited by a demi-figure, exotic birds and animals, fitted with central spike, and tubular haft
the first: 93cm; 36 5/8in
(2)
Estimate: 150-250 |
Nil |
|
320 |
47 |
A FINE INDIAN MAIL AND LAMELLAR SHIRT 17TH CENTURY PROBABLY BIJAPUR
formed of rows of large riveted iron rings alternating with rows of butted rings, extending to above the knees, the chest area closely meshed and open at the front, vented at the back and applied with three rows of narrow vertically overlapping iron plates, the middle row with cusped lower edges, the sides with pairs of longitudinal plates, a pair of full-length sleeves (minor losses), the front with a pair of rectangular convex plates, each fitted with three shaped bars for straps or laces and engraved with inscriptions
Provenance
The Bikaner Armoury Rajasthan
The inscriptions are in Devanagari and Farci including the owner's name Dervis Sahib.
This shirt is part of a large group that were captured and installed into the armoury at Bikaner in Rajasthan following the victory of Maharajah Anup Singh against the Adilshahi dynasty at the siege of Adoni in 1689. See D. Alexander 1992 pp. 160-1.
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
2200 |
48 |
AN AFRICAN DAGGER, AXE AND SPEAR
the first with medially-ridged tapering blade, carved wooden grip bound with plaited rattan bands, in its carved wooden scabbard; the second with decorated axe-blade, and figured wooden haft swelling at the top; and the third formed of a leaf-shaped blade with tapering socket, long haft, and retaining its original iron finial
24cm; 9 1/2in
(3)
Estimate: 100-150 |
Nil |
|
130 |
49 |
A COMPOSITE INDIAN PART ARMOUR (CHA AINA) 18TH CENTURY
comprising four plates each fitted with shaped buckles for straps, three of the plates decorated in gold koftgari with scrolls of foliage around a central calligraphic cartouche and with broad borders filled with further inscriptions, and the fourth etched with foliage, exotic animals and calligraphy within gold koftgari frames
the backplate: 29.5cm; 11 5/8in high
(4)
The inscriptions include verses from the Qur'an, in translation, 'Oh you who is enough (supports) an expedition' and 'One may get as much from Allah as one relies on him'.
Estimate: 1000-1500 |
Nil |
|
4200 |
50 |
A FINE INDIAN POWDER FLASK, 18TH CENTURY
with top-shell body of polished mother-of-pearl, the upper border applied with mother-of-pearl plaquettes framing a series of cartouches, the top with a circular arrangement of shaped plaquettes within a slender red pigment framework (the base with a very small patched repair), fitted with its original turned shell nozzle and stopper, and a pair of faceted gilt copper mounts for suspension
12.5cm; 4 7/8in high
A closely related example is preserved in the Kremlin Collections, Moscow and the Musée de l'Armée, Paris, inv. M2385. See J-P Reverseau 2004, p. 239.
Estimate: 1400-1800 |
Nil |
|
4000 |
51 |
A RARE EASTERN SNAP MATCHLOCK CARBINE, PROBABLY MALAYSIAN, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
with octagonal barrel retained by three silver bands and a decorated copper band at the breech, engraved steel pan with pivot-cover, chiselled brass action with pierced shaped terminals, fitted with chiselled brass serpentine, blackened full stock inlaid with geometric patterns opposite the lock, brass trigger-guard chiselled en suite with the lock, and steel ramrod
104.7cm; 41 1/4in barrel
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
1100 |
52 |
A 28 BORE INDIAN FLINTLOCK MUSKET, 19TH CENTURY, A FLINTLOCK MUSKET, PROBABLY AFGHAN, 19TH CENTURY AND A MODERN MATCHLOCK CARBINE
the first with swamped sighted barrel retained by seven slender copper bands, steel pan with pivot-cover, engraved action, pierced trigger, hardwood full stock, faceted butt impressed, '686' and steel ramrod; the second with multi-stage barrel, rounded lock fitted with engraved cock, hardwood full stock, and polished steel mounts including hinged fork rest; and the third incorporating a shortened earlier barrel with traces of silver decoration at the breech, and stock with a hooked butt
first: 128.8cm; 50 5/8in barrel
(3)
Estimate: 180-220 |
Nil |
|
700 |
53 |
TWO 20 BORE AFGHAN FLINTLOCK MUSKETS, 19TH CENTURY
the first with three-stage barrel retained by numerous slender brass bands, East India Company lock signed 'Wilson' and dated 1781, figured wooden full stock with characteristic hooked butt, applied with brass nails and plaques, brass trigger-guard, and steel ramrod; the second with swamped sighted barrel retained by five brass bands (one broken), lock with East India Company mark (steel detached), and profusely inlaid full stock
the first: 102.5cm; 40 3/8in barrel
(2)
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
550 |
54 |
AN 18 BORE BALKAN OTTOMAN MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY
with tapering octagonal sighted barrel stamped 'Lasari Cominas' ahead of a chased silver panel incorporating a silver-covered low back-sight and retained by six large silver bands chased with scrollwork, the lock overlaid with sheet silver, walnut full stock profusely inlaid with mother-of-pearl plaques between brass fillets and enriched with red pigment and minute rondels (minor losses), fish tail butt formed in two pieces, the rear portion profusely inlaid with geometric designs of segmental brass rondels filled with minute pieces of green stained bone enriched with brass nails, a pair of steel sling swivels, chased silver fore-end cap, and steel ramrod
111cm; 43 3/4in barrel
For similar examples see R. Elgood 1995, p. 93, figs. 54-57.
Estimate: 800-1000 |
Nil |
|
2800 |
55 |
A 18 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN MIQUELET-LOCK RIFLE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with octagonal etched twist sighted barrel decorated with a panel of gold scrollwork at the breech and muzzle and retained by five engraved white metal bands, blued steel lock decorated en suite with the barrel (the goldwork with losses), figured hardwood full stock inlaid with brass nails over the fore-end, panels of green-stained horn inset with brass nails framed by white bone about the tang, faceted butt inlaid with circular patterns of brass nails and segments of contrasting horn and bone, and the base decorated with a single flower head (sling swivels missing, the fore-end and ramrod later)
70.8cm; 27 7/8in barrel
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
2000 |
56 |
A 14 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with sighted barrel chiselled over the breech and retained by three repoussé silver bands, the lock overlaid with panels of engraved silver and set with red hardstones, wooden full stock inlaid over the fore-end and behind the tang with numerous small panels of mother-of-pearl in a trellis pattern divided by twisted brass wire, a plaque of bone beneath the lock, faceted butt decorated with designs of mother-of-pearl flowers enriched with brass and silver nails, repoussé silver fore-end cap en suite with the barrel bands, one sling swivel (the other missing, areas of wear and small losses) and steel ramrod
93.2cm; 36 3/4in barrel
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
2500 |
57 |
A 13 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET, THE LOCK DATED 1192 AH (CIRCA 1778/9)
with octagonal sighted barrel stamped with the barrelsmith's mark towards the breech, the lock applied with panels of engraved silver and with the date on the lower jaw, figured hardwood full stock, inlaid with geometric brass rondels beneath the lock, faceted butt decorated en suite, with segmental panels of contrasting bone and wood, a large cartouche-shaped panel of bone beneath, and large domed silver nails (the rear portion of the butt missing), and brass sling swivel (later ramrod, the barrel bands and one sling swivel missing)
94.3cm; 37 1/8in barrel
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
1600 |
58 |
A 14 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN MIQUELET-LOCK MUSKET, DATED 1880/1
with sighted barrel retained by numerous slender brass bands, chiselled steel lock, hardwood full stock inlaid with engraved brass plaquettes, faceted butt decorated en suite and applied with an engraved brass panel with a brief inscription on the spine, a pair of brass sling swivels, brass fore-end cap, and steel ramrod
126cm; 49 5/8in barrel
The inscription reads, in translation, 'Work of Sayyid al-Hajj Amin, year 1298 (circa 1880-81)'
Estimate: 400-500 |
Nil |
|
1700 |
59 |
A 60 BORE SARDINIAN GUN, 18TH/19TH CENTURY
with tapering octagonal barrel retained by four slender bands, sparsely engraved lock, wooden full stock almost entirely covered in decorated iron plaques including elaborate arrangements of scrolling foliage over the fore-end and the butt, the latter with slender comb, iron trigger-guard and butt-plate, and with no provision for a ramrod
112.8cm; 44 3/8in barrel
Estimate: 500-800 |
Nil |
|
1300 |
60 |
A 25 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN MIQUELET-LOCK GUN (ARNAUTKA), 18TH/19TH CENTURY
with octagonal sighted Brescian barrel engraved over its surface and inlaid with engraved brass panels, retained by five pierced and engraved brass bands and stamped with export mark, the letter 'A' above a pellet within a circle, towards the breech, flat lock sparsely inlaid with brass, full stock encased in engraved steel, butt of characteristic form decorated en suite, and steel ramrod
94.5cm; 37 1/4in barrel
See R. Elgood 2009, p. 163.
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
1800 |
