WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 2006
EDGED WEAPONS & ANTIQUE GUNS
Many of the lots are photographed in the catalogue which
is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout
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WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 2006 EDGED WEAPONS & ANTIQUE GUNS Many of the lots are photographed in the catalogue which is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout ORDER CATALOGUE ONLINE HOME PAGE |
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1040 78th Highland Regiment (or Ross-shire Buffs) pre 1881 Officer’s dirk. An extremely fine and scarce example. The clipped back 12 inch blade, double edged for the lower 6 inches is finely etched both sides with Crown over “Cuidich ‘n rhi”and thistle sprays with “Assaye” “Maida “ “Java”, Elephant and “78 Highland”. The handle is carved of black bog oak of intertwined design, with gilt metal studs. The front with crossed claymores and bonnet design; a gilt metal pommel holds a foiled citrine. Housed in original scabbard of black patent leather with fine fire gilt mounts; the top mount with regimental device of St. Andrew within a thistle wreath, the other mounts of thistle devices in relief. Complete with original knife and fork, each with interlaced designed handle with gilt metal pommels containing foiled citrines. Blade engraving remains clear and legible although with some staining. Fire gilt mounts remain very fresh. Leather dry and split between chape and bottom mount. Near VGC (£1,500 - £2,000) The last battle honour is Waterloo, this would indicate pre 1855. The battle honour Sebastapol, was granted to the regiment 16th October 1855 |
| 1041 Calcutta Scottish silver mounted dirk by Hamilton & Co., Calcutta. A very fine and exceedingly scarce post 1911 example with clipped back 12 inch blade, double edged for the lower 6 inches. The black bogwood grip is of an interlaced Celtic design decorated with silver studs and surmounted plain silver pommel ornamented with chain design band; the top of the pommel mounted with glengarry pattern badge device. The base of the grip, which covers the throat of the scabbard, is ornamented with chain pattern that mirrors that on the crown of the pommel. Black leather covered sheath with applied silver mounts with applied thistles and chain design.; Top mount stamped “H & Co” “Silver’ and with Indian Elephant hallmark. VGC (approx 19 inches overall) (£750 - £100) |
| 1042 Seaforth Highlanders post 1881 Officer’s dirk. A scarce post 1881 example by Marshall & Aitkin, 12 South St. Andrews St. Edinburgh. Clipped back blade, double edged for the lower 5 inches finely etched with regimental title “Cuidich ‘n rich”, thistle sprays with Elephant “Assaye”and Royal Arms. Black carved polished bogwood grip of Celtic design with gilt studs, the lower part carved with crossed swords and Highland bonnet, the pommel ornamented by a foiled citrine in gilt thistle mount. Housed in original scabbard of black patent leather with thistle ornamented gilt mounts supporting knife and fork both with bearing matchng foiled citrine pommels. The mounts are of regimental pattern, the topmost bearing St. Andrew and the Cross within a wreath of thistles; the chape of regimental trefoil design. Gilt worn, otherwise GC. (£800 - £1,000) |
| 1043 Scottish military piper’s dirk. A good late 19th century example. The blade lightly etched both sides with thistle decoration; one side stamped “00” the other with WD crow’s foot, Crown over “B” over “3” with “X” below. The hilt with a carved bog wood grip of an interlaced design ornamented with nickel studs; plain pommel, the flat top bearing Victorian Crown in relief. Housed in its black leather sheath with thistle embossed nickel mounts. Service wear. (£200 - £300) |
| 1044 Imperial German blue and gilt 1916 presentation sword. An extremely fine quality example of the 1911 Infantry pattern by Jahenckels, Solingen with gilt hilt, folding guard bearing Prussian eagle and black wire bound grip bearing gilt Crowned Wilhelm II cypher; initials on the pommel cap. Plated double fullered blade, the top half richly ornamented with gilt designs. One side bears blue panel with gilt lettering “Unserm liben Gustav Kother zur Beförderung zum etatsm San. Feltwebel.”, the other side bears similar panel “Gewidmet von seinen Kameraden des festungs ~ Laz. I. Cöln, 14.4.16.”. Housed in its black painted steel scabbard fitted with one loose suspension ring. Slight lifting to gilt on grip in places. Scabbard well repainted otherwise generally VGC. (£400 - £600) It is most unusual for a sword of this high quality to be presented to such a low rank. |
| 1045 Cavalry Officer’s 1912 pattern sword. A good example. The blade, is etched with a Crowned GVIR Cypher and scrolling foliage decoration. The hilt is of the regulation pattern, with composite grip with twist wire binding. Housed in polished brown leather field scabbard. Near parade condition ... Accompanied by leather storage bag. (£250 - £300) |
| 1046 Victorian 1st Fife Volunteer Artillery Officer’s Sword. Single edged slightly curved blade with etched decoration, comprising a flaming grenade over a gun and “1st Fife Artilly Volt”. Retailer’s details of Hobson & Son. Three bar open guard with shagreen grip and twist wire binding. Housed in original steel scabbard. Overall GC. (£150 - £200) |
| 1047 Victorian 1st Fife Volunteer Artillery Presentation Officer’s Sword. Single edged slightly curved blade with etched decoration, comprising a Field Gun , below a Crowned entwined VR cypher. Bearing a presentation panel “Presented by the 1st Fife Art Vol to Mr Daniel Robertson QR Mr Sergt in appreciation of his services as secretary to their Company Tayport 1868”. Retailer’s details of Maling of Woolwich. Three bar open guard with shagreen grip and twist wire binding. Housed in original steel scabbard. Overall GC, little age wear. (£200 - £300) |
| 1048 Victorian British Rifle Volunteers, Light Infantry Officer’s Sword. A good example of the regulation pattern. The etched blade with a strung bugle surmounted by a Victorian Crown, with title Rifle Vols. The hilt with shagreen grip and the gothic guard incorporating a crowned strung bugle device. Housed in polished brass scabbard. Little age wear, GC ... Accompanied by a French Chassepot sabre bayonet, complete with scabbard. GC (2 items) (£100 - £150) |
| 1049 Victorian 4th Fife Volunteer Artillery Officer’s Sword. Single edged slightly curved blade with etched decoration, comprising a flaming grenade over a Field Gun “4th Fife Artilly Volt”. Retailer’s details of Hobson. & Son Three bar open guard with shagreen grip and twist wire binding. Housed in original steel scabbard. Overall GC, little age wear. (£150 - £200) |
| 1050 1796 Style Cavalry Trooper’s sword. A continental example possibly German. Curved single edge blade, with central fuller. Steel stirrup guard with D shape langets and down swept quillon. Housed in its polished scabbard with two loose suspension rings. Both sword and scabbard have been highly polished. (£150 - £200) |
| 1051 English Civil War Charles I Mortuary Sword. A rare example carried by a Royalist Cavalier. Single edged straight blade with a double central fuller and hilt reinforcements running onto the forte. The hilt with a basket guard, incorporating three open bars, with scrolling decoration The underside of bowl is decorated with two masks of King Charles I. The bull pommel bears engraved decoration. Retaining original wire bound grip, decorated with ornate Turk’s Head knots. Overall dark patina with minor age wear. Blade length now 32 inches. (£1,200 - £1,500) |
| 1052 1806 Fife Militia Presentation Sword. This example was presented to Major Rutherford in 1806. The sword gives the appearance of a Light Company example. The blade is that of a 1796 pattern, with half length engraved decoration depicting a Crowned GR Cypher, Trophy of Arms and a mounted Officer. The hilt with a shell boat guard, single knuckle bow and a lion head pommel, with mane flowing down the back strap. All these in fire gilt. The grip of silver twist wire. Housed in original polished steel scabbard, this fitted with two loose rings. To the top of the scabbard is an oval panel engraved “Gifted by the Grenadier Company Fife Militia to Major Rutherford as a testimony of respect and esteem for his uniform attention to mark interest when Captain of this Company 1806”. The gilt to the hilt remains bright. Only traces of Blue and Gilt decoration remains to the blade. Three quarters the way down the blade there is a repair. Scabbard with some dents. Guard slightly loose. GC. (£400 - £600) |
| 1053 1853 pattern Cavalry sword. A scarce trooper’s example, the plain slightly curved blade with wide fuller. The blade with issue stamp B. Three bar open guard with two piece leather grip with five rivets. Housed in original steel scabbard, fitted with two loose rings. Overall condition is good, little age wear, scabbard has now been painted black. (£100 - £150) |
| 1054 1882 Pattern British Cavalry Trooper’s Sword. The single edged blade of this example with inspection marks and dates of 1893. The Hilt with pierced guard and two piece leather grip, with five rivets. Housed in Regulation pattern metal scabbard with two fixed rings. Overall GC Some age wear. Scabbard painted black. (£100 - £150) |
| 1055 Mountain Artillery pattern sword. This example has a single edged curved 30 inch blade. The hilt with single wide steel knuckle guard. and iron ring grip. Scabbard absent. Overall surface rusting, some age wear. (£80 - £120) |
| 1056 Scottish military piper’s dirk and a German bayonet. Late 19th century example dirk by Rob Mole and Sons, Makers, Birmingham. The blade lightly etched both sides with thistle decoration; one side stamped “15” the other with WD crow’s foot, Crown over “B” over “3”. The hilt with a carved bog wood grip of an interlaced design ornamented with nickel studs; replaced old tin pommel. Housed in its black leather sheath with thistle embossed nickel mounts mounts. The chape and section beneath lowest mount absent ... together with a German parade bayonet with black chequered composition grips by W & L Schebben of Achen, housed in its black panted sheath. Blade clean but a little loose, plating on handle dull. (2 items) (£75 - £100) |
| 1057 1908 pattern Cavalry Trooper’s sword dated 1915. The blade bears the issue date of November 1915 and various inspection marks. Solid guard and chequered grip. Housed in original steel scabbard. The blade remains clean. The hilt and scabbard retain approx 80% of original painted finish. GC (£150 - £250) |
| 1058 Scottish Highland Officer’s sword A very good example of a Victorian Scottish Highland 1831 pattern sword. The straight doubled edged blade with central fuller is etched with panels of thistles. Full nickel plated basket guard with pierced heart panel design inclosing a shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Retaining full buff leather and scarlet faced lining and crimson tassel. Housed in polished nickel scabbard. Near parade condition. (£350 - £400) |
| 1059 Gordon Highlanders Officer’s sword by Wilkinson. A scarce Victorian example of the Scottish Highland 1831 pattern sword. The straight doubled edged blade with central fuller is etched with a reverse entwined VR Cypher, panels of thistles, regimental title and Wilkinson’s logo and crest. Blade numbered 35111 (1897). Also etched with initials. Full nickel plated basket guard with pierced heart panel design enclosing a shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Retaining full buff leather and scarlet faced lining. Housed in metal scabbard. The blade remains in good clean condition. The plating on the hilt and scabbard is is now peeling. (£300 - £400) |
| 1060 Cornwall Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s sword. A regulation Light Infantry pattern sword. The blade etched with a Crowned VR Cypher, reversed and interlaced and title “Cornwall Rifles”. The hilt with shargeen grip and the guard incorporating a Crowned bugle. Housed in a steel scabbard. Blade in clean condition. Hilt and scabbard with some age wear. GC. (£200 - £250) |
| 1061 A Continental Light Cavalry Trooper’s Sword. Similar to the British 1821 Light Cavalry pattern. Plain slightly curved single edged blade. The hilt with a shagreen grip with a three bar open guard. Housed in a steel scabbard fitted with a single fixed ring. GC Little age wear. (£80 - £120) |
| 1062 1896 pattern Mountain Artillery pattern sword by Mole. This example has a regulation single edged curved blade the hilt with single brass knuckle guard and iron ring grip. The quillion stamped RP 20.42. Housed in original brown leather and brass mounted scabbard, the top mount with frog button. Slight age wear GC. Fitted with a leather frog. (£180 - £220) |
| 1063 French Napoleonic pattern Cuirassier’s sword. Single edged straight blade, with maker’s engraved name and dated 1816 to the back of the blade. Brass four bar open guard with leather covered grip and twist wire binding. Housed in its polished steel scabbard with two loose suspension rings. The blade remains in clean condition, some surface rust to the scabbard. GC (£350 - £400) |
| 1064 An unusual mid 19th century Customs Officer’s sword. Believed to have been carried by a Customs Officer. The piped back slightly curved single edged plain blade bears the maker’s details of Lambert & Brown of 236 Regent Street London. Open three bar brass guard and shagreen grip. Housed in original black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Originally with two loose rings one now absent. Minor wear GC. (£400 - £500) Lambert & Brown used this trade mark between 1835-1842. |
| 1065 Northamptonshire Imperial Yeomanry Officer’s sword. A good scarce 1902-08 example of the 1821 Light Cavalry pattern by Stohwasser & Winter, 39 Conduit St. London. The blade is etched with a rearing horse surmounted by a Crown and “NIY” below, Crowned ER VII cypher, floral decoration and shield from the Royal Arms. Three bar open guard with twisted wire bound shagreen grip. Housed in original polished brown leather field service scabbard (slightly AF). Generally VGC. (£300 - £350) With its origins in the Northamptonshire Yeomanry Cavalry which was formed on 3rd May 1874, disbanded 1828, reformed 1830 and disbanded again in 1873, the Northamptonshire Imperial Yeomanry was raised by Earl Spencer on 7th February 1902 with its HQ at Northampton. On 1st April 1908 it transferred to the Territorial Force as Northamptonshire Yeomanry. |
| 1066 Infantry Officer’s pattern 1822 Sword A good example with single-edged slightly curved blade decorated with VR entwined cypher surmounted by a crown. Gilt metal folding hilt with crowned VR cypher, shagreen grip and copper twist wire binding. Housed in original gilt brass metal scabbard. Overall age wear with etching faint in parts. (£100 - £150) |
| 1067 Great War Irish Guards Officer’s sword. A scarce example retailed through Edward Smith of London. The blade is etched with the Crowned regimental device of the Order of St Patrick and decorated with a GvR Crowned cypher. The regimental device can also be found in the open guard of the hilt. Housed in brown leather field scabbard. Some staining and rusting to the blade, particularly at the point, not effecting the etched decoration. GC (£200 - £250) |
| 1068 16th Century Japanese Katana. The blade is unsigned circa 1550 and now fitted with military mounts. The blade has been polished and is with Hagire. Complete with military pattern hilt and housed in a polished brown leather field scabbard. GC. (£600 - £700) |
| 1069 19th century Constabulary hanger and frog. Single edged curved blade which is double edged for 7.5 inches to the point. Brass guard and quillon with shagreen grip. Housed in original black leather and brass mounted scabbard, the top mount with frog stud. Complete with scarce large black patent leather frog. Light surface rust spots to blade otherwise VGC. (£140 - £160) |
| 1070 Grenadier Guards 1834 pattern Officer’s Sword A good example, the blade etched with battle honours of the regiment and crowned flaming grenade. Reverse with further battle honours and GvR cypher. Blade GC with some light staining. The hilt with the regimental badge of the grenade device. Shagreen grip with copper wire binding. Some wear to plating, otherwise GC. Housed in dark brown leather field service scabbard and contained in original leather carrying case with initials of D.H.M. GC. (£300 - £400) |
| 1071 Lancashire Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer’s sword. A good mid 19th century example of a Light Infantry pattern, the blade etched with Crown and strung bugle and “Lancashire Rifle Volunteers”. The open guard bears a crowned strung bugle device; shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in a polished steel scabbard fitted with two loose rings. Blade with staining etching remains clear, the hilt and scabbard have been polished GC. (£180 - £220) |
| 1072 Cambridgeshire Rifle Volunteers Officer’s sword circa 1860-64. A good example carried by an Officer of the 8th (Cambridge) Cambridgeshire Rifle Volunteers. The blade etched with 8th Cambridge Rifle Volunteers and strung bugle device; reverse with crowned VR cypher. Etching to blade is clear but some staining. Steel guard with crowned strung bugle, shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in brown leather field service scabbard. Light surface rust to guard, otherwise GC. (£280 - £320) 8th Cambridgeshire Rifle Volunteers was formed in Cambridge 6th November 1860 and was absorbed into the 1st in 1864 as No 3 & 4 Companies. |
| 1073 Victorian British Light Infantry Officer’s Sword. A good example of the regulation pattern. The etched blade with a strung bugle surmounted by a Victorian crown. The reverse etched with initials LL entwined. The hilt with shagreen grip and the gothic guard incorporating a crowned strung bugle device. Housed in polished steel scabbard. Little age wear, steel polished. GC (£100 - £150) |
| 1074 Early 19th Century Royal Navy Officer’s Sword. An example of the 1827 pattern, with an unusual narrow 1 inch piped back blade. The blade is etched with a Royal Coat of Arms and the retailer’s details of “Symons Devonport”. The hilt with a sold gilt folding guard incorporating a crowned fouled anchor and lion’s head pommel. Housed in original black leather and gilt mounted scabbard. (no middle band, appears to have been fitted), the top mount fitted with a frog stud. No loose rings. The gilt remains bright, the blade with staining and heavy pitting to the point. Overall GC Leather to the scabbard good (£200 - £250) Symons of Devonport were tailors operating from Fore Street and operated from 1823. |
| 1080 WWII German K98 Sniper Rifle and scope. This K98 deactivated rifle is dated 1943 with various stamps. Fitted to the rifle with a high turret mount is an Oigee Berlin made sniper scope fitted with a top adjustment screw. Scope length 12.1/2 inches. Optics appear good. Overall Good Condition (£1,000 - £1,200) Complete with deactivation certificate. |
| 1081 WWII German K98 Sniper Rifle and scope. This K98 deactivated rifle is dated 1940 with Waffen stamps. Fitted to the rifle above the leaf sight is a ZF41 small sniper scope. Overall Good Condition (£600 - £800) Complete with deactivation certificate. |
| 1082 WWII Period Russian 1891/30 Nagant Sniper Rifle This deactivated rifle has a side rail mounted scope. The scope with both top and side adjustment screws. Optics appear good. Fitted with web sling. GC. (£400 - £600) Complete with deactivation certificate. |
| 1083 WWII German K98 Sniper Rifle and scope. This K98 deactivated rifle is dated 1943 with Waffen stamps. Fitted to the rifle with a high turret mount is a large Carl Zeiss Jena made sniper scope, also engraved “Zielacht Nr 60649”. This fitted with a top adjustment screw. Scope length 14.1/2 inches. Optics appear good. Overall Good Condition (£1,200 - £1,600) Complete with deactivation certificate. |
| 1084 Zulu War Period Martini Henry 1876 issue rifle. 577/450 A scarce long leaver example with 32.5 inch barrel, complete with rear and fore sights, also bayonet bar on band. Quantity of clear stamps indicating WD issue 1876. The under lever is a length of 5 inches. Complete with ram rod and stampings to the wood work, indicating Egyptian Army issue. GC. (£350 - £450) |
| 1085 Early 19th Century Balkan flintlock pistol. Smooth bore barrel with slightly swelled muzzle. Heavy line and floral engraving to the breech and with a copper blade fore sight. Early banana shape raised lock plate, with scroll and foliage engraving. The heavy set swan neck cock with bulbous top jaw screw. The frizzen with shaped and chamfered edges. Full stock woodwork with carved decoration and inset with silver wire to the butt. Steel ramrod, side plate, trigger guard and heavy butt cap this with extended ears. All are with chisel design. Slight damage to front fore end woodwork. Steel now with dark patina. (£180 - £220) |
| 1086 Early 19th Century Continental flintlock holster pistol. This example with a smooth bored 12 1/2 inch plain barrel. Early banana shaped lock, this with chiselled edges. The swept back ring neck cock, with open hole. Fretted frizzen spring. Full stock woodwork with full brass furniture. The trigger guard with pineapple finial. Side plate cast with cannon and battlefield design. The long ear heavy butt cap with a floral design to the base. Remains in clean condition. (£200 - £300) |
| 1087 Mid 19th Century percussion pistol. Octagonal barrel with half under rib, the tang decorated with floral engraving. Back action percussion lock, the plate with line edging and floral sprays. Fitted with a dolphin style percussion hammer. Half stock woodwork with German Silver fore end cap and side escutcheons. Steel furniture including ram rod pipes, engraved trigger guard and flip down nipple but cap. Some damage to the hammer stock with old repair. GC. (£100 - £150) |
| 1088 Mid 19th Century Trade Percussion Pistol. A heavy duty example with browned smooth bored 9 inch barrel. The lock is of the 1842 style and is stamped Tower Proof with a Victorian Crown. Walnut full stock, brass trigger guard and furniture. Retaining ram rod. GC (£100 - £150) |
| 1089 19th Century Percussion cap dispenser, plus other accoutrements. A flat brass circular example, with ring turned decoration. GC... Accompanied by a copper pistol powder flask ... Two powder measures ... three shot flasks (2 leather) ... wood and brass tipped ram rod. Overall GC.(8 items) (£40 - £60) |
| 1090 19th Century Percussion Belt Pistol. This example with an octagonal 4 1/2 inch barrel, with under barrel swivel ram rod. The square frame with floral engraved decoration, which is repeated to the side mounted hammer. Belt hook fitted to the left side. The chequered wood grip, inlaid with an escutcheon and the butt with an integreal nipple box, with steel lid. Some pitting GC. (£100 - £150) |
| 1091 An Impressive 19th Century Continental Sporting Gun. The double octagonal barrels are a length of 29 inches with gold inlaid details “M.A.Gmeiner In Antenburg” The lock plates are signed “Leiner In Antenburg”, this complimented with floral engraving”. The locks are also fitted with an ornate swivel safety catch. Rich coloured walnut stock, with side cheek chequered decoration and a well carved Stags Head to the underside. The steel trigger guard with floral decoration and a pineapple finial. Complete with original ram rod GC. (£300 - £500) |
| 1092 Napoleonic Period British Military Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Baker A fine and scarce example. The plain smooth 16 bore barrel, with proof and acceptance stamps and the maker “E Baker” to the top. The flat plate lock with stepped tang and sliding half cock safety, again bearing the name “E Baker”. Ringed neck cock roller ball frizzen spring and waterproof pan. Plain walnut full stocked woodwork., with brass furniture comprising: single ramrod pipe, trigger guard and simple diamond butt cap. Untouched condition with good age patina to metal and woodwork. (£700 - £800) |
| 1093 19th century Percussion pocket pistol. This small unsigned example with plain ebonised bag grip and fitted with a concealed trigger. The barrel with damask decoration. GC Some age wear. Barrel length 2 inches. Overall length 5 inches. (£60 - £80) |
| 1099 Rare German Seitengewehr Model 1898/02 Pioneers Bayonet Hill 60 Ypres Souvenir. An extremely rare 1902 dated example used for only for a short period. Straight single edged blade with sawback edge and large central fuller. Maker's details of “Erfurt” Swept up quillon with part muzzle ring. Stamped “12.P.2.56” This indicating 2nd Company 12th Pioneer Battalion weapon number 56. Slab sided wooden grips with cross grooves and standard pommel. Scabbard absent GC Tip Bent. This example is accompanied by a Great War period label inscribed “German Pioneer’s saw bayonet recovered from enemy counter mine Hill 60 Ypres April 1915 Lieut J.A.C. Pennycuick DSO Royal Engineers 59th Field Coy RE 5th Div” (£350 - £400) Captain Pennycuick had won the DSO at Pontoise in 1914 the award gazetted in December 1914 |
| 1100 Great War Imperial German “Captured Souvenir” Trench Fighting Knife Bayonet. This is a good quality private purchase fighting knife, which has an engraved inscription to the blade “Taken from a German Officer when escaping as prisoner near St.Quinton Oct 3rd 1918. Norman F.W. Gibson 5th Battn Tank Corps”. The spear point blade is single edge, with a swept up quillon cross guard. The hilt with a two piece grip and bayonet attachment, including spring button. Complete with black painted metal scabbard. GC slight age wear. (£100 - £200) |
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