61 |
A 20 BORE TURKISH MIQUELET-LOCK GUN, 19TH CENTURY
with tapering barrel formed with a moulded muzzle and standing back-sight, retained by seven embossed brass bands of varying width, polished steel lock, full stock profusely studded with white metal nails and steel studs on embossed brass washers, a pair of steel sling swivels, and steel ramrod
128.5cm; 50 5/8in barrel
Estimate: 300-500 |
Nil |
|
1600 |
62 |
A 14 BORE ALBANIAN MIQUELET-LOCK GUN, 19TH CENTURY
with three-stage barrel retained by six embossed brass bands, flat lock stamped with a mark, hardwood full stock, the butt encased with engraved steel and profusely inlaid on each side with mother-of-pearl enriched with red pigment, and fitted with a pair of large silver domed foliate bosses, and steel ramrod
117cm; 46in barrel
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
1700 |
63 |
A 15 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN MIQUELET-LOCK GUN (ARNAUTKA), DATED 1837
with browned tapering sighted barrel retained by seven engraved brass bands, signed on the left of the breech and decorated with silver scrolls, the tang inlaid with a brief inscription in silver including the date, engraved steel lock retaining some silver decoration, full stock encased in engraved brass pierced over much of its surface with a delicate scrollwork pattern revealing underlying white metal, characteristic slender butt decorated en suite, pierced engraved trigger-guard, a pair of steel sling swivels, and steel ramrod
133.2cm; 52 1/2in barrel
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
1800 |
64 |
A 14 BORE ALGERIAN TOE-LOCK MUSKET, DATED 1883/4
with sighted browned octagonal barrel retained by three embossed brass bands, dated lock fitted with dog-safety, overlaid with panels of chiselled brass and with a brief inscription, wooden half-stock applied with pierced panels of engraved white metal, bone butt-plate and associated ramrod
142.2cm; 56in barrel
Estimate: 350-450 |
Nil |
|
850 |
65 |
A RARE 25 BORE CAUCASIAN FLINTLOCK AND PERCUSSION GUN, 19TH CENTURY
with etched twist sighted barrel retained by four slender brass bands and with traces of gold koftgari, the tang with a gold koftgari inscription, engraved lock fitted with percussion hammer alongside the cock jaws (nipple replaced), the steel spring with screw for adjusting tension, full stock with characteristic slender butt of near oval section, brass mounts, and steel ramrod
89cm; 35in barrel
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
2200 |
66 |
AN 18 BORE ALGERIAN TOE-LOCK MUSKET, 19TH CENTURY
with sighted barrel retained by numerous embossed white metal bands, characteristic lock fitted with dog-safety, overlaid with panels of chiselled brass and with a brief inscription beneath, wooden full stock inlaid over much of its surface with expanded flower heads, a pair of steel sling swivels, and associated ramrod
133cm; 52 3/8in barrel
Estimate: 350-450 |
Nil |
|
1700 |
67 |
TWO NORTH AFRICAN (MOROCCAN) SNAPHAUNCE GUNS, 19TH CENTURY
the first, with tapering sighted barrel retained by numerous engraved brass bands, the lock applied with engraved white metal plaques, full stock applied with a brass plaque cut with a brief inscription behind the tang, including "al-'izz wa al-baqa'", tooled leather and brass studs, butt of pronounced form, and brass trigger-guard; the second similar, the stock applied with red hardstone and with carved butt of pronounced form
the first: 144.5cm; 56 7/8in barrel
(2)
The inscription reads, in translation, 'Glory and Long Life'.
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
1100 |
68 |
THREE INDO-ARAB MATCHLOCK GUNS, 19TH CENTURY
the first with octagonal sighted barrel retained by chased silver bands, steel serpentine, blackened hardwood full stock applied with engraved silver plaques, and the butt fitted with a large characteristic pad, associated ramrod and steel pricker; the second of similar type, with faux European barrel, engraved steel enclosing the action, and blackened full stock; the third, similar, with octagonal sighted barrel decorated with silver at the breech and muzzle, blackened stock applied with decorative silver plaques, and the butt fitted with a large carved wooden pad
the first: 119.4cm, 47in barrel
(3)
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
500 |
69 |
TWO AFGHAN FLINTLOCK GUNS, 19TH CENTURY
the first with multi-stage barrel ribbed over the median and retained by numerous slender brass bands, rounded lock with East India Company lion, full stock with characteristic hooked butt, the latter enclosed by brass strips, brass trigger-guard and steel ramrod; the second with tapering barrel retaining traces of silver koftgari, the tang with a brief inscription, rounded lock stamped with a mark, full stock profusely inlaid with white metal wire and pellets, and steel ramrod
the first: 113.2cm; 44 5/8in barrel
(2)
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
680 |
70 |
A 22 BORE NORTH AFRICAN (MOROCCAN) SNAPHAUNCE GUN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
with swamped sighted barrel formed with a baluster-shaped muzzle and retained by numerous silver bands engraved with scrolling flowers and foliage, flat lock fitted with sliding pan-cover, wooden stock applied with openwork in white metal over the butt, and fitted with large bone butt-cap, and steel ramrod (the steel parts pitted)
122.5cm; 48 1/4in barrel
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
640 |
71 |
AN EASTERN FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY DUTCH COLONIAL
with strongly swamped steel barrel fluted behind the muzzle, decorated with linear patterns in brass at each end and a stylised flower at the median, rounded lock incised with a single character, hardwood full stock, chequered grip, the butt carved with a flower and foliage on the right (with later gold paint), brass mounts including trigger-guard with circular finial, and steel ramrod
110.5cm; 43 1/2in
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
1100 |
72 |
A TURKISH FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, 19TH CENTURY
with swamped barrel swelling strongly towards the muzzle, decorated over much of its surface with chiselled scrolls retaining some silver decoration, engraved lock, carved hardwood full stock, decorated with a gilt panel of hardstones behind the breech and beneath the butt, steel mounts, and simulated ramrod
49.5cm; 19 1/2in
Estimate: 300-500 |
Nil |
|
1100 |
73 |
AN 18 BORE MIQUELET-LOCK OTTOMAN BALKAN CARBINE (DZEFERDAR), DATED 1864, HERZEGOVINA OR MONTENEGRO, AND A TURKISH FLINTLOCK MUSKET, 19TH CENTURY
the first, with octagonal sighted barrel retained by three brass bands, sparsely engraved lock, full stock sheathed over the fore-end with engraved brass, inscribed 'Stefano Bacu' and with the date '1864' opposite the lock, the butt applied with numerous small shaped mother-of-pearl plaques, steel trigger-guard and sling swivels, and steel ramrod; and the second with tapering barrel inlaid with silver scrollwork and retained by numerous chased white metal bands, rounded lock stamped with a mark, hardwood full stock profusely inlaid with engraved mother-of-pearl plaques over its length, and steel ramrod
the first: 66.7cm; 26 1/4in barrel
(2)
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
1100 |
74 |
A 25 BORE NORTH AFRICAN (LITTLE ATLAS MOUNTAINS) SNAPHAUNCE GUN, 19TH CENTURY
with swamped sighted barrel formed with a baluster-shaped muzzle and retained by numerous white metal bands, flat lock fitted with sliding pan-cover, wooden stock profusely inlaid with large bone plaques and engraved white metal over the butt, and steel ramrod (the steel parts pitted)
119.3cm; 47in barrel
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
450 |
75 |
A 16 BORE NORTH AFRICAN (MOROCCAN) SNAPHAUNCE GUN, AND A 25 BORE NORTH AFRICAN (MOROCCAN) SNAPHAUNCE CARBINE, 19TH CENTURY
the first with two-stage barrel retained by four engraved brass bands and fitted with silver 'spider' fore-sight, the lock retaining some silver overlay, full stock applied with engraved brass plaques, butt of pronounced form carved with a central moulding at the top, steel trigger guard, and wooden ramrod, perhaps the original (the steel parts pitted); and the second of similar form, the butt and barrel shortened, and fitted on the left with a saddle bar and ring
the first: 134.6cm; 53in barrel
(2)
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
500 |
76 |
AN UNUSUAL 18 BORE FLINTLOCK PISTOL, DATED 1807
refinished in its early working life in India, with silver-plated octagonal sighted barrel stamped with a series of marks and cut with a lengthy inscription on the top flat on a ground of foliage including the date, the breech applied with an engraved gold plaque on top stamped with further letters, gold-lined vent, stepped lock decorated with gold foliage around the border, signed 'Griersn [sic] London' on a gold trophy-of-arms, fitted with semi-rainproof pan, roller and bolt safety, figured walnut half-stock stamped with an arsenal number '327' opposite the lock, chequered butt, engraved silver mounts including trigger-guard with pineapple finial and foliate butt-cap, gold escutcheon engraved with a stylised crest and inscribed 'Bate' beneath, and horn-tipped wooden ramrod, perhaps the original
36.8cm; 14 1/2in
The inscription includes references to the doctor of the Delhi arsenal and the date 20th September 1857, the last day of the Siege of that town during the Indian Rebellion.
Estimate: 1500-2000 |
Nil |
|
3600 |
77 |
A JAPANESE KATANA
with curved single-edged blade cut with an inscription on one side and a three-clawed dragon on the other, plain tang pierced with two joined holes, chiselled iron tsuba, decorated en suite with the blade, sharkskin-covered grip wound with a chased brass dragon, in its lacquered saya decorated with the Tokigawa mon and with iron chape damascened with a dragonfly
66.5cm; 26 1/4in blade
Estimate: 700-1000 |
Nil |
|
2400 |
78 |
A JAPANESE KATANA
with curved single-edged blade with some even hamon, plain tang pierced with a single hole, in its shira saya
66.2cm; 26 1/8in blade
Estimate: 700-1000 |
Nil |
|
600 |
79 |
A JAPANESE KATANA
with regulation fullered blade, signed tang pierced with three holes, gilt-brass mounts, sharkskin-covered grip, in its lacquered saya with engraved gilt brass mounts
66.5cm; 26 1/4in blade
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
1000 |
80 |
A JAPANESE WAKIZASHI
with curved single-edged blade, signed tang pierced with a single hole, in its shira saya painted with an inscription
46cm; 18in blade
Estimate: 300-500 |
Nil |
|
250 |
81 |
A JAPANESE WAKIZASHI
with curved single-edged blade retaining some wavy hamon, plain tang pierced with a single hole, in its shira saya painted with an inscription
38cm; 15in blade
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
400 |
82 |
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN SWORD, 17TH/18TH CENTURY
with broad blade curved and double-edged over the upper half (patinated), brass hilt including a pair of robust shaped panels extending over the lower portion of the blade, petal-shaped guard, square cushion-shaped pommel fitted with a pair of circular beaded rattles and integral brass grip
52cm; 20 1/2in blade
A similar sword is preserved in the Government Museum, Chenai, no. 2057. See R. Elgood 2004, p. 83. It is likely that the blade is 17th Century and remounted onto an 18th Century hilt.
Estimate: 400-600 |
Nil |
|
700 |
83 |
THREE SOUTH INDIAN MEDIEVAL SWORDS, POSSIBLY 12TH/13TH CENTURY
each in extensively patinated condition, the first with broad reinforced blade incorporating a small knob in the centre of the back-edge and sharply curving over its upper half (holed), steel hilt extending over the lower portion of the blade, including figure-of-eight shaped guard, and wooden cushion-shaped pommel (perhaps replaced), and cylindrical steel grip; the second of similar form, the guard engraved with expanded flowerheads on the underside (pommel missing); and the third with pierced guard (pommel missing)
the first: 66cm; 26in blade
(3)
For swords of this form see R. Elgood 2004, pp. 83-5.
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
1600 |
84 |
A VERY RARE DECCANI SWORD, LATE 16TH/17TH CENTURY
with unusually long curved fullered blade made in the Firanghi style, double-edged towards the point, punched with Bikaner Armoury mark at the forte, integral steel hilt formed of a broad figure-of-eight shaped plate at the base and large disc shaped pommel with faceted bud-shaped finial
108cm; 42 1/2in blade
Provenance
The Bikaner Arsenal, Rajasthan
The blade is unusual in that it splits into three at the tang to provide the ridged upper part of the basket guard. This detail can be seen on a small number of swords with a similar provenance in the Ganga Government Museum, Bikaner.
This group was captured by Raja Anup Singh of Bikaner who was present with his Rajputs as part of the Mughal army besieging Adoni, the last fortress to hold out in the Mughal campaign against Bijapur state which fell in 1689. The Raja took his booty home to Bikaner where it was inscribed with the word Adoni. The arms in the armoury included weapons captured from Vijayanagara at the battle of Talikota in 1565 and subsequently. See R. Elgood 2004, p. 97.
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
2500 |
85 |
AN INDIAN SWORD (KHANDA), 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
with European blade cut with three long slender fullers, stamped with a double eye lash mark and a punched Devanagri armoury mark on each face, steel hilt of characteristic form, extending over the lower portion of the blade, including figure-of-eight shaped guard rising to form a broad knuckle-guard, and disk pommel with attenuated button, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard
103cm; 40 1/2in blade
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
900 |
86 |
A RARE INDIAN DECCAN BROADSWORD (KHANDA), 16TH CENTURY
with broad flat blade widening at the tip, steel hilt comprising a pair of shaped panels extending over the lower portion of the blade, two short arms probably for blade catching, figure-of-eight shaped guard applied beneath with a pair of silver lines, cup-shaped pommel, bud-shaped button fitted with a foliate washer, integral steel grip, and the lower part of the hilt engraved with scrolls and flowers
83cm; 32 5/8in blade
A sword of very similar form is preserved in the Victoria and Albert Museum, (1425-1855). See P.S. Rawson 1968, ill. 40.
Estimate: 700-900 |
Nil |
|
1100 |
87 |
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN BROADSWORD, 16TH/17TH CENTURY
with tapering blade retaining traces of an inscription within a long slender fuller on each side, widening at the base and punched with two brief armoury inscriptions on one side, the forte enclosed by a pair of long tapering panels extending from the hilt, steel hilt including a broad curved plate top and bottom, faceted bud-shaped pommel fitted with a petal shaped plate beneath and integral moulded grip
78.8cm; 31 in blade
Similar swords are preserved in the Government Museum, Chenai, the British Museum, London, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. See R. Elgood 2004, pp. 88-89. The inscriptions appear to be Devanagri and Persian.
Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
2600 |
88 |
AN INDIAN SWORD (TALWAR), LATE 17TH/18TH CENTURY
with earlier European broad double-edged blade (polished) with a short fuller, retaining traces of a running wolf mark, punched with an armourer's mark at the forte, parcel gilt steel hilt of characteristic form, including a pair of short quillons with button-shaped terminals, knuckle-guard, and petal shaped pommel
94.5cm; 37 1/4in blade
Estimate: 800-1000 |
Nil |
|
600 |
89 |
AN INDIAN GAUNTLET SWORD (PATA), 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY
with double-edged blade, probably of European make, cut with a pair of long slender fullers on each side, steel gauntlet hilt of characteristic form, extending over the lower portion of the blade and chiselled with beadwork about the borders (rubbed), and retaining its arm and grip-bars
93.2cm; 36 3/4in blade
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
1000 |
90 |
A RARE WESTERN INDIAN SWORD (SOSUN PATTAH) EARLY 17TH CENTURY
with broad blade formed with a wide clipped-back point and cut with a slender and broad long fuller on each side, punched with two brief inscriptions, probably including the owner's name, steel hilt extending over the lower portion of the blade, including figure-of-eight shaped guard, rising to a broad knuckle-guard, shallow cup-shaped pommel and bud-shaped button
63.5cm; 25in blade
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
1700 |
