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Nation : Unknown
Local Price : £1,450.00

A Flintlock Light Dragoon marked 11th Light Dragoons. New item, description to follow.

Nation : Indian
Local Price : £1,450.00

Indian General Officers Edward 7th Mameluke Sword. Indian General Officers Edward 7th Mameluke Sword in very good condition, regulation pattern sword however the centres of the cross guard have been replaced by stones. The blade etched with crossed baton and sword, Kings crown and ER VII maker marked Ranken and Co Calcutta. Complete with brass scabbard and original dress know which does show age wear. Submission reference HZTPHSKA UK delivery address only.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,450.00

Kings Own Scottish Borderers Edward 7th Field Officers Sword. Kings Own Scottish Borderers Edward 7th Field Officers Sword in super condition. The hilt with regimental badge, fish skin grip and chequered back strap and pommel plus service knot. The blade is excellent numbered106628 and marked Anderson and Son London. Etched with regimental devises ER VII, floral decoration and Kings Own Scottish Borderers complete with parade scabbard.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,445.00

WW2 Japanese Army Gunzoku (Military Civilian Employee) Officer’s Gendaito Hand Forged Katana Long Sword Smith Signed Tang ‘Kane Tsune’ Scabbard With Campaign Leather Cover & Expert Assessment. ED 2414 -. An original late WW2 Japanese Officer’s Sword and Scabbard. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “Civilian sword for military use by Gunzoku (civilians employed by the army). They wore uniform and were entitled to carry swords. 65cm Gendaito hand forged blade (says forged in Mei in inscription). Signed by its maker ‘Kane Tsune’, born in 1910 real name Nishimura Kazufumi. He worked as a gunto smith in Giffu. This is the only mention I can find of him cannot find any other Oshigata of him. The blade is in good old polish with only one chip in edge. A very unusual hamon which does not conform to standard types. Appears a bit wild and uncontrolled in places. Hada is also a bit wild with large patches of vivid O Itame. It does not appear to have had yakote line in point. Possible war time polish. Saya is wood withthin layer of lacquer covered in campaign leather cover worn in places. Tsuba soft metal showa period made . Lost its original seppa, leather put in place. Tsuka hilt very good quality han dachi mounts looks Meiji & good menuki. Very dirty brown binding intact. Missing a sarute loop for rank tassel. An interesting example of a civilian sword carried to war (see Markus Sesko books on Japanese Smiths page 294 re smith. Only man using these kanji in Showa period (war time) born 1910 worked as a gunto smith)”. In his illustrations Bill translates the signature on the tang. He describes the tang end as Kuri Jiri (rounded) cutting edge 65cms total length 85cms. He describes the hamon as based on suguha medium Nioi crystals of Martensite, grain mixed masame goes into O (large) Itame in patches. He also identifies paint Arsenal assembly marks on the tang and other blade characteristics that can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2414

Nation : Austrian
Local Price : 1995.00 USD

Rare C 1800 Austrian Hunting Sword With Fully Sculpted Detail!. A super Austrian hunt sword dating to around 1800 with a large lion head pommel and beautiful sculpted dog and hare figures. A partridge is included between the hare and dog. Large counter-guard has image of a hunter spearing a wild boar and was probably cast by a medalist! Super wonderful and super rare imagery! Its wide single edged blade is about 30” long and is uncleaned with patches of dark staining. Its stag-horn grip is excellent with a lovely deep patina. A super example of a late 18th century – early 19th century European hunting hanger! Price is firm. Thanks for looking! Be sure to check out our other listings for more great swords, arms and armor! Our direct email address is: fineartlimited@yahoo.com

Nation : German
Local Price : 1995.00 USD

C 1675-1700 Optical German Engraved Glass Beaker: Sword Duel!!! #gg568. Here is a very rare item. We have never seen another and you probably wonâ€™t either. A beautifully engraved optical German glass beaker, dating to the late 17th century and beautifully engraved with a sword duel in 3 oval panels! Most probably made in Brandenburg, the entire beaker is cut with round optical circles that give a vertigo effect when looking through the glass! The 3 large panels depict a sword duel, 2 men dressed in period garb: The ready stance (en guard), The engagement, and the final outcome DEATH! Archaic German text atop each panel. See all photos. Beaker is about 4 Â½â€ tall x 3 Â¾â€ wide. Extremely heavy thick glass. Base has a ground pontil scar with tons of wear. Beaker has expected overall wear and extremely light oxidation. Perfect specimen. Price is firm. Please check out our other listings! Thanks!

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : $1,995.00

Signed and Dated WWII Japanese Shingunto Katana. During WWII, there were a number of different types of swords used by the Japanese Army and Navy, but most followed the basic style used throughout the empire for centuries. The kyu-gunto swords used Western style hilts that were common during the Russo-Japanese War of the early 20 th Century, but most were purely for ceremonial use. Officers and NCO’s in the field carried primarily katanas (full length swords of traditional Japanese style), but their manufacturing methods differed greatly. Officers of the samurai class often carried ancient traditionally forged blades mounted in modern gunto (military) mounts, while other officers carried contemporary swords of the same style, but with blades either machine made or hand made using non-traditional methods. NCO’s carried machine made swords with tsukas (handles) simulated to look like traditional rayskin and silk-wrapped tsukas, but made of copper, aluminium, or wood. These swords were carried in the field and often used in battle as a backup weapon or in last-ditch bonzai attacks or ritual suicide. The katana offered here is a hand made sword using machine-assisted non-traditional methods. The nakago (tang) is signed by the maker, Kanehisa, with the other side dated 1941 and bearing an arsenal stamp. Blade’s cutting edge is 26 1/8” (66.4 cm), with clearly visible gunome hamon (zigzag temper line). Cast brass tsuba (guard), traditional same’ (rayskin) and ito (silk braid) wrapped tsuka (handle); copper alloy fuchi (grip collar) with push-button blade lock, menuki (ornaments) and kashira (butt cap). Red and black lacquered wood saya (scabbard) with copper alloy drag, band, and throat with single carry ring. Very good condition for a field-carried sword, the blade bright and smooth with scattered scratches; saya complete, but the seam coming apart and considerable lacquer loss, especially at the seams. Overall length 37 5/8” (95.6 cm), not including saya.

Nation : British
Local Price : $1,995.00

French Napoleonic First Empire AN XI Light Cavalry Officer’s Sword. Carried by hussars, chasseurs à cheval, and other light cavalry units during the Napoleonic Wars, the AN XI, named according to the French Revolutionary Calandar, was introduced in 1802. It was a more consistent pattern that was more easily mass produced than earlier revoltion era examples. Officer’s models, however, were private purchase and could vary greatly in quality, though generally following the same shape and style of the trooper’s model. It features a gilt brass hilt, comrpising D-shape knuckle guard joined by two addictional curving bars originating at the quillon block and together joining the capstan pommel with integral backstrap. Double lozenge-shaped langets and rear scroll quillon. Retains about 40% of its original gilding. Wood grip with leather cover and alternating twisted and single-strand brass wire (wire complete, but somewhat loose). Curved 34 1/2″ single-edged blade with long broad fuller; blued over the upper third, with gold-filled engravings of foliage and stands of arms. Brown steel scabbard with two gilt steel carry bands and rings. Traces of the original bluing remain, primarily within 3 inches of the guard, but all the engravings are sharp and clear. While the sword fits the scabbard and the scabbard is also for a light cavalry officer’s sword of the same period, it does not appear to be the original for this sword and the forward seam is separating as a result of a less than ideal fit. This could very well be as a result of the two being battlefield pickups after Waterloo and fitting together, as the majority of all French AN XI cavalry swords would have been present at the battle. Thousands of French cavalry swords would have littered the battlefield after their many futile attacks against the British infantry squares. Overall length 40 3/8″ (102.5 cm), not including scabbard.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : $1,995.00

Japanese WWII Officer’s Shin Gunto Katana Sword. Wartime production using non-traditional methods, the blade features a 25 1/8” (63.8 cm) cutting edge and gunome hamon (zigzag temper line). Nakago (tang) is signed “ Noshu Seku ju Hattori Masahiro saku”, with Seki arsenal stamp. Gunto (military) mounts, but featuring an older decorative pierced iron tsuba (guard) and bronze menuke (grip ornaments) representing what appears to be some kind of insect. Brown silk ito (braid) over non-traditional textile tsuka (grip) cover. Steel saya (scabbard) with single carry ring and wartime leather combat cover. Overall length 35 3/8” (90 cm), not including saya. Blade smooth and bright, with scratches, spotting and a shallow nick about 6” from the tip; the hamon clearly visible. Combat cover with a large portion of the seam open; the leather generally soft and supple. The Japanese were the last army to carry and use swords on the battlefield. Despite them being obsolete in modern warfare, they were often used in last ditch bonzai attacks or ritual suicide.

Nation : Turkish
Local Price : £1,400.00

RARE**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**CAPTURED** Anglo-Turkish War 1807 - 1809 Ottoman Infantry Varsak / Kulakli (Eared) Hilt, Yataghan Blade Sword With Original Brass Scabbard Period Presentation Engraved With Dardanelles Campaign 1807 Battle Honours. Sn 23560 -. The Anglo-Turkish War of 1807–1809, part of the Napoleonic Wars, was fought between Great Britain & the Ottoman Empire. The Anglo-Turkish War Yataghan sword called a varsak or kulaklı (eared) sword, is an iconic 16th- to 19th-century Ottoman blade. The weapon was highly favoured by elite Ottoman infantry troops like the Janissaries. Captured Ottoman swords were often gifted, or specifically engraved by English soldiers during the 1807-1809 conflict. These weapons often feature English script, military unit markings and engraved battle honours on the scabbard or blade. This original rare to find, Anglo-Turkish War Ottoman Yataghan varsak / kulakli sword, a captured presentation piece, has a 22 ½”, single yataghan blade (27 ¾” overall length). One side has faint hot stamp maker’s mark (illustrated). The forte has silver niello scrollwork. It has silver niello work grips of typical style with correct ‘eared’ pommel. The sword is contained in its original brass scabbard with two floral locket studs, one fitted with original period cord loop. One side of the scabbard has some un-readable script , Ottoman script and Dardanelles campaign battles for 1807 including battles of Lemnos, Rosetta, El Hamed and Alexandria. The price for this rare piece worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 23560

Nation : British
Local Price : £1400.00

A Wonderful, Original, Napoleonic Wars, British Hussars and Light Dragoon Officer's Sword Circa 1805. In The Traditional Mameluke Style Adopted from the Mamelukes of the Battle of the Nile Campaign. The Favoured Sword Style of Napoleon and Wellington. In these British made versions of the Mameluke sword were in fact so popular for use by officers of both the British and French in the Napoleonic wars that it was formally adopted as the British generals and field marshals pattern of service sword in 1831, In overall superb condition, ivory and steel hilted Hussars sword, with steel mounted leather scabbard, from the Napoleonic Wars. British Hussars in the Napoleonic Wars, converted from light dragoons around 1803–1807, they acted as elite light cavalry for scouting, screening, and shock charges. Renowned for their stylish uniforms (pelisse, busby) and reckless bravery, regiments like the 7th, 10th, and 15th served with distinction in the Peninsula War and at Waterloo, often at the forefront The 15th Hussars (King's): Achieved fame at Sahagún (1808) under Sir John Moore, defeating two French cavalry regiments. They played a significant role at Vitoria (1813) and in the final Waterloo charge (1815). 7th Hussars (Queen's Own): Distinguished themselves at Orthez (1814) and conducted a notable rearguard action at Genappe before fighting at Waterloo. 10th Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own): Played a major role in the 1808–09 retreat to Corunna and was prominent in the 1813–14 battles of Morales and Vitoria. 18th Hussars: Heavily involved in the 1813 Vitoria campaign, where they were known for cutting off King Joseph’s retreat. We show a Portrait of Major Hodge of the 7th Light Dragoons with his same mameluke sword. Before 1815, during the Napoleonic Wars and the Battle of Waterloo, the Mameluke-hilted sword was a fashionable, often personal, choice for British light cavalry officers (such as Hussars) and high-ranking staff officers, rather than a standard 1796 light dragoon officer's sword. The style was adopted following campaigns in Egypt and India, influenced by Napoleon's Mameluke units and it was the personal preference of edged weapon of the Duke of Wellington. Pictures in the gallery of paintings of the Duke of Wellington, with his favoured mameluke sword. And another, held upon his shoulder by Charles Vane, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry, a British Hussar general, with his Mameluke sword of Turkish manufacture ( painted in 1812) All the steel mounts are very good, the hilt ivory is also good with a small north south crack at the pommel area. The leather is good and with a thumb print size bruise to the surface around 2/3rd the way down the scabbard. No scabbard seam stitching present at the reverse side. Ivory Declaration Submission IAntique ivory, 'worked' declaration submitted, but we can only sell this sword within the UK, it is not allowed for export. Ivory, however old cannot be imported into the USA.

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,400.00

17th Century English Rapier. 104cm long (94cm blade) English rapier from the mid 17th century. Asymmetrical double shell guard with curled iron quillions and oval pommel. Attractive twisted copper wire wrap finished with turks heads top and bottom. Tapering slender blade with diamond section, moderate pitting throughout

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,395.00

Early WW2 C1939-1940 Japanese Officer’s Type 98 Shin Gunto Seki Arsenal Katana Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘SEKI JU KAWASAKI NAGA MITSU SAKU’ Scabbard With Leather Field Service Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 22124 -. An original early Ww2 Japanese Officer’s Type 98 Sword with smith signed tang. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “A Type 98 shin gunto army officer’s sword with Honoki wood saya, leather covered for field service, in good used condition, one ashi suspension ring. Tsuba standard gunto pattern brass. With couple of seppa. Tsuka hilt with gunto brass fittings and copper menuki. Missing its sarute cord loop. Fish skin complete & bound in light brown Ito, clean condition. The blade is a reasonable quality Showa To None traditional made using scrap iron or bar stock, hand worked and oil quenched to produce a nioi crystal edged temper line hamon. Signed by its maker ‘SEKI (City) JU (Living In) KAWASAKI (Family Name) NAGA MITSU (Art Name) SAKU (Made This)’. Born in 1906 worked as a gunto army smith (see Fuller & Gregory books page No.61 List 293. And Markus Sesko book on Japanese sword smiths page 249 for this man. Blade is in original polish (bright) with scuff marks & scratches after 80 yrs of carry & use. A nice example of an Officer’s sword made circa 1938-39”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature, identifies a partial seki arsenal mark. He measures the cutting edge as just under 65.5 cms, total length 856 cms and describes other blade and tang measurements & characteristics which can be seen in image 2. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22124

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,395.00

Pre 1938 / WW2 Japanese Officer’s Type 98 Shin Gunto Arsenal Katana Sword With Nakaishime Smith Signed Tang ‘E-Saka (Family name) Yoshi Kuni (Art Name) Saku (Made This)’ Best Quality Monkey Hand Sarute Knot Loop, Scabbard & Expert Assessme. An original pre WW2 Japanese Officer’s Type 98 Sword with smith signed tang. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. “A Type 98 Shin Gunto (Army Officers) Sword. Although there is no Seki or Showa inspector’s stamp, I think this is a pre 1938 made blade, a Showa to of medium quality with an oil tempered bar stock blade. It has typical Seki Mino type forging, a gunome midare hamon with nioi crystal ha buchi (edge line). It has a nakaishimei signature written by a kanji writer employed in Seki arsenal. See John Slough’s book on swordsmiths page 197 to see an oshigata of his work. ‘E-Saka (Family name) Yoshi Kuni (Art Name) Saku (Made This)’. In old original polish, one finger rust and some scratching & stains otherwise good for its age. Saya / gunto metal parade with green paint with leather campaign cover, some wear & small damage OK for its age. Tsuba gunto pattern cast or die stamp brass, some gilt left & good quality, with several matching seppa (washers) each side. Tsuka (hilt) gunto pattern, good quality and condition pre war standard mounts in original finish, working locking catch & best quality monkey hand sarute (knot loop). Fish skin wrap OK, been rebound post war with black ito (linen) tape. Otherwise untouched & original example of Japanese sword from 2nd war. N.B. Instead of signing their swords a lot of swordsmiths gave them to a man employed just to sign sword tangs (nakaishimei)”. In his illustrations Bill translates the tang signature. He measures the cutting edge as 63.5 cms, total length 84.5 cms and describes other blade and tang measurements & characteristics which can be seen in image 2. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23511

Nation : Unknown
Local Price : £1,850.00

A Scarce Customs Officers Sword.. A Scarce Customs Officers Sowrd. With slightly curved pipe-backed single edged blade, etched with Customs coat of arms on both sides and ‘Salter Sword Cutler, 73 Strand London’. Gilt brass stirrup hilt with customs anchor in a wreath on both lancets, with stepped pommel, fish-skin grip, in its original leather covered scabbard with gilt brass mounts. Notes: A rare sword for Commanders and Lieutenants. Salter was sword supplier to Admiral Nelson and later Lord Exmouth. Dimensions: Blade Length: 30 Inches (76 cm) Overall Length: 34.5 Inches (87.50 cm)

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,325.00

**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**EARLY VARIANT**British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword with Blade By JJ Runkel Solingen. ED 2597. -. An original early example of a British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s sword (see page 159 of World Swords by Withers). It has its regulation brass hilt with correct early variant rigid shell guard. Later variants of the 1796 Infantry sword had folding clamshells. It has the correct knuckle bow. urn shaped pommel and quillon finial which are often found to be missing from these swords. It has a wire bound grip, all very tight and undamaged. It has a 32 ¾” long blade with fullers. The spine of the blade is marked by the German manufacturer ‘J.J. Runkel’ and partially visible ‘Solingen’. The blade is etched on both sides. The etchings include ‘Crown GR’ (George Rex), martial and heraldic arms and foliate devices. The blade is undamaged and has just light staining consistent with age. As is common the sword is without scabbard. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2597.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,295.00

**ANCIENT 16th CENTURY BLADE**Japanese Soshuden School Ko (Small) Wakizashi Sword Blade In Wood Shira Saya Resting Mounts Sayagaki Signature ‘Soshu Masa Mune’ With Carry Bag / Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 22238 -. This ancient blade has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of Bill’s hand written notes and illustrations accompany the blade. In extracts from his notes Bill states “Ko (small) Wakizashi unsigned cut down from a larger blade. Blade shoulders (machi) moved down and tang reshaped. Looks like done along time ago with ancient rust on tang. Hard to define with alteration to tang shape but blade work looks Soshuden (School)work. There is a Sayagaki on the saya in ink experts written opinion saying Soshu Masa Mune, one man using this name nearly 800 years ago, most famous smith in history. Definitely not him but a lot of other smiths used this art name working in the 16th century more likely to be just an ordinary maker using famous name. Had work done in Japan in 20th century. Polish, polish and Shira Saya when this inscription put on by an unknown man, just his personal seal on end of saya. Interesting old blade with some flaws and tired spots”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as just under 34 cms. Total length just under 45 cms. He also translates the saya signature & describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The Wakizashi comes with a clean undamaged quilted Carry Bag / Cover. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22238 (Tanto box armoury)

Nation : French
Local Price : £1,295.00

French Field Officers Sword. Ref X3414. A French Field Officers Sword. 35&157; overall, 30&157; curved&194;&160;&194;&160;blade with one broad fuller, engraved on both sides with Military trophies. Brass hilt with double langets, ´D´ shaped chamfered knuckle bow, canted fluted pommel, chequered ebony grip. In its original black leather & brass mounted scabbard with twin hanging rings. Circa 1807-15. &194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160; Uncommon sword in quite good condition, blade engraving rubbed. Images courtesy of West Street Antiques (https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/)

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,295.00

Fine English Hunting Hanger. Ref 9274. A Fine English Hunting Hanger. 26&157; overall, 21&157; slightly curved blade double edged over nearly half its length to the point, the forte on both sides deeply struck with a King’s head mark. &194;&160;Brass hilt comprising ´D´ shaped knucklebow cast with stags, hares, hounds & masks, recurved quillon with lobed terminal with mask & stag, strawberry leaf engraved collar and pommel cap with Green man masks. Natural buckhorn grip, in its original tooled black leather scabbard with brass chape (old replacement) & iron frog hook. Circa 1700&194;&160; &194;&160;&194;&160; Very attractive sword in good condition.&194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; Images courtesy of West Street Antiques (https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/)

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,295.00

An Exceptional Giant Sized 1788 Style Hussar Sabre. EL7361 - This is a very mysterious and quite exceptional 18th century hussar/light cavalry sabre, featuring a massive broad 38 inch long blade. The whole sword is of giant proportions. At first sight it could be described as a British 1788 pattern light cavalry sabre, but I strongly suspect that this is an earlier Austrian or Hungarian huzzar sabre, on which the later British 1788 pattern was

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £1,295.00

WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s Type 98 Shin Gunto Seki Arsenal Sword with Smith Signature ‘NOSHU SEKI JU HATTORI MASA HIRO SAKU’, Scabbard with Leather War Service Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 20599 -. This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “A Type 98 Shin Gunto . This is a medium grade showa-To oil tempered blade made Seki arsenal using Yaki Ire process to produce its temperline (Hamon) not visible with rust. It is signed Kazu Uchi Mei, I think this means another man actually signed the Nakago, probably his job to sign for a lot of other arsenal smiths ‘‘NOSHU (province) SEKI (city) JU (living in) HATTORI (family name) MASA HIRO (art name) SAKU (made this)’. He is rated as making either low to medium grade Showa-To (nontraditional forged) or medium grade Gendaito (hand forged). This is a good example of his work but needs a polish to see what is in it. Saya is Honoki wood, leather covered for war service, used condition with a period reinforcing brass collar put on mouth of Saya. Tsuba good quality Gunto pattern with lots of gilt on it, also good quality Gunto mounts, some gilt and colour remaining. Ito wrap & fish skin good but skin shrunk revealing small gaps. Needing a sarute (knot loop) to complete it”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 66 cms. Total length 86 cms. He also translates the tang signature & describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The price for this sword with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 20599

Nation : -
Local Price : $1,295.00

Maratha (Indian) Firangi Cavalry Backsword, 17th/18th C. The firangi is a distinctive Indian cut-and-thrust sword dating back to the 16th Century, usually mounted with a European blade, and featuring a native hilt design. It was used by cavalry, particularly the Marathas, Rajputs, and Mughals. Its name derives from the Persian word farangi, meaning “foreigner”, referring to its imported European blade. They featured a distinctive hilt with circular pommel and attached spike at the end. This spike could be grasped for two-handed use, or used as an additional weapon in close quarters fighting. This example features straight, single-edged 39 3/4″ (101 cm) blade with two full-length fullers, the last 9″ double-edged. No visible maker’s mark. Iron hilt of traditional style, consisting of large figure eight-shaped guard with integral knuckle guard attached to the broad, round, cupped pommel with stout 3 7/8″ (98 mm) slightly curved spike; integral iron grip. Below the guard is the riveted blade stabilizing projections typical to this style sword. Moderately pitted overall, with gunmetal gray patina. Provenance: The prestigious Russell Char Collection, Las Vegas. Overall length 47 3/4″ (121.3 cm).

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,295.00

**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA** British Cavalry Officer’s Private Purchase 1796 Pattern Type Sabre With Brass Fittings & Scabbard. Sn 23484:40 -. The Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre was used primarily by British Light Dragoons and Hussars during the Napoleonic Wars (see page 77 to 93 of World Swords by Withers where variations of 1796 pattern swords are illustrated). This original 1796 type Sabre is in excellent condition for its age. It has a single edged, fullered 29 ½” Sabre blade (34 ½” overall). The blade has staining consistent with age and use and a few minor nibbles to the cutting edge. The blade has no visible maker or date marks. Its cross guard with rounded langets, knuckle guard & pommel with back strap are the same as pattern 1796 sabres but are brass rather than steel indicating private purchase. Its grooved leather bound wood grip with wire binding are in excellent condition. The Sabre is complete with its original leather scabbard with brass mounts, frog locket & 2 hanging rings. The sword fits the scabbard snugly. The leather of the scabbard is clean and all stitching intact. The price for this Napoleonic Wars era Cavalry Officer’s Sword with Scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:40

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,275.00

**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**MATCHING MAKER**Georgian British 1796 Pattern Officer’s Private Purchase Quality Light Cavalry Sword By Woolley & Co Birmingham & Scabbard By Woolley & Co Birmingham. Sn 23174:27 -. Woolley of Birmingham produced their 1796 pattern sabres especially for the looming 100 Days War in March and April 1815, after the Congress of Vienna declared Napoleon an outlaw after his escape from his first exile to the Elba, and the Allies mobilised their armies accordingly. This is an original British 1796 Pattern Officer’s Private Purchase Quality Light Cavalry Sabre with Scabbard both by Woolley & Co Birmingham. These Sabres were primarily used by British Light Dragoons and Hussars during the Napoleonic Wars. The blade is remembered today as one of the best of its time and has been described as the finest cutting sword ever manufactured in quantity. Officers of the famous 95th Rifles, Light Infantry Regiments and the "flank" Companies of Line Regiments adopted these Swords (The Hit Napoleonic War, Book & TV series Sharpe’s Rifles featured this pattern of Sword). Pattern 1796 Sabres were used at The Battle of Waterloo 1815. This example has a single edged, fullered 32 ¾” Sabre blade (38” overall). The blade has some staining and rubbing consistent with age but no rust and the cutting edge has no nicks. The blade has its original leather hilt washer. The spine of the blade is signed ‘Woolley & Co’. Its cross guard with rounded langets, knuckle guard, pommel are in good order. The wood grip has lost some of its leather covering through the ages but there is no damage & the wire binding is tight, complete & intact. The Sabre is complete with its original steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings. The scabbard has even patina with no cracks and just a few small dents to be expected. The scabbard has an engraved roundel with the maker’s name ‘Woolley & Co Birmingham’. The lack of Board of Ordnance marks indicates that this sword & scabbard are an Officer’s Private Purchase piece. The price for this excellent Napoleonic Wars Era Sword & Scabbard includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:27

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,275.00

QUALITY**NAPOLEONIC PENINSULAR WARS ERA** British Georgian Reddell & Bate 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword With Blued & Gilt Etched Warranted Blade & Scabbard. Sn 22658 -. This is an excellent quality original British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s sword (see page 160 of World Swords by Withers where an example with blued and gilt etched blade is illustrated. In his book withers states that most of these swords are found with missing quillons, & worn blades). Our example has the correct shell guard with foliate decoration, one shell correctly folds for scabbard carry. It has the correct knuckle bow and ornate urn shaped pommel. The wire bound grip is excellent and retains its original quillon finial. All wire is tight and intact. It has a 31” long fullered blade. The blued blade has foliate themed gilt panels on both sides including Grown GR (King George Rex), Heraldic Arms, martial banners, foliate panels ‘Warranted’ banner and maker or retailer banners ‘Reddell & Bate’. All of the etchings are crisp. Its original leather scabbard has brass mounts and 2 original hanging rings. The throat mount has a frog locket. All leather and stitching are intact with just light service wear. The price for this quality Napoleonic piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22658

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Local Price : £1255.00

Superb Crimean War 1853 Issue British Cavalry Sabre, Exactly as Used by The Charge of the Light Brigade, and, The {Less Well Known, Yet Ironically More Successful} Charge of the Heavy Brigade. In Its Stunning Steel Scabbard, With White Buff Hide Knot. A stunning 1853 pattern sabre that superseded the earlier issue 1821 pattern. A beautiful three bar bright steel hilt, with regulation chequered leather grip, held with 5 rivets. A Regulation steel blade with ordnance stamps and ordnance contract maker stamp, Mole. In its regulation pattern, rolled sheet steel, mirror bright plated scabbard. Many Mole blades were used extensively by the British Army, including during the Crimean War (in the Charge of the Light Brigade) this sword has every indication to have been one of them, such as in the 13th Light dragoons This original 1853 pattern trooper's sabre was the replacement of the previous 1821 pattern. This particular sabre was issued, just in time, to a few of the hussar and lancer regiments that departed for service in the Crimean War, but it took around another 10 years or so to be supplied to all the other cavalry regiments in the army, especially if they were in service at the time within the far flung reaches of the empire. We have also acquired, a similarly fabulous, 1821 issue example, from the same collection. However, all our other, fabulous condition British cavalry sabres, that we recently acquired from the Crimean War collection, have now been sold over the past few weeks. Both cavalry charges against the Russian lines happened on the same day in the Crimean War, at Balaklava, on the 25th October 1854, and barely two hours apart. The first charge was at 9.30 am and was the 'Charge of the Heavy Brigade', and it was followed at 11.10 am by the famed 'Charge of the Light Brigade'. This sabre would very likely have been used in either charge as the 1853 pattern was designated for use by both light and heavy cavalry. It bears the same ordnance maker's mark, as an identical pattern issue sword, from the Charge of the Light Brigade, used by a trooper the 13th Light Dragoon's in the charge, that is now in the 13th-18th Royal Hussars and Light Dragoons Regimental Museum {see a photo of that sword in the gallery}. Our sword also bears the line regt. issue ordnance inspectors marks. Following the Battle of the Alma in September 1854, British, French and Ottoman forces had begun to besiege the Russian naval base of Sevastopol. The siege lines, running back to their base at Balaklava harbour, went through two valleys and a ridge, and were vulnerable. Seeking to take advantage of this, the Russians planned to break the British lines and then capture the base. 'The Thin Red Line' The Russian cavalry charged on Balaklava, but their route was blocked by the 93rd (Highland) Regiment of Foot. Traditionally, infantry facing a charge would form a square, four lines deep. But the Highlanders took an unconventional approach, making two lines instead. In the face of the oncoming Russian horses, the Highlanders' commander, Major-General Sir Colin Campbell, told his troops: ‘There is no retreat from here, men. You must die where you stand.’ They fired two disciplined volleys at the advancing enemy, which turned the Russians back. 'Charge of the Heavy Brigade' The Heavy Brigade, moving up to support the Highlanders, then intercepted the retreating Russian cavalry. The 800 British horsemen were hugely outnumbered by the 3,000-strong Russian cavalry. But seeing their enemy halted and vulnerable to attack, they charged uphill all the same. Their advance was little faster than a trot and only lasted 10 minutes, but it sent the Russian horsemen into disorder. 'Charge of the Light Brigade' ‘Cavalry to advance rapidly to the front’ To prevent the Russians moving the guns they had captured earlier, Lord Raglan issued an order to the Light Brigade to go and retrieve them. He was still waiting on reinforcements from Sevastopol to arrive, so the light horsemen were the only troops available to him. But the cavalry commanders, who lacked Raglan’s view of the battlefield, were uncertain as to which guns his order referred to. What’s more, all they could see was a Russian artillery battery at the end of a heavily defended valley. In response to their orders, the Light Brigade began their charge, but at the wrong gun batteries. They galloped through Russian artillery fire from three sides and on into the ‘Valley of Death’ suffering heavy losses in the process. Some of the horsemen succeeded in reaching the Russian guns at the end of the valley, and even drove the men operating them into retreat before charging the Russian cavalry beyond. After intense fighting, the remnants of the Light Brigade were forced to retreat from the guns. They made their way back through the ‘Valley of Death’ before reaching safety. Fortunately, their return was ensured by the French cavalry, who cleared the Russians from the north side of the valley. Although the reinforcements from Sevastopol had now deployed and were ready to begin an assault on the heights, no further action was taken. The battle ended in strategic stalemate, with the Russians controlling the heights and the road, but Balaklava still in Allied hands. Unfortunately, Russian possession of the road made supplying the forces besieging Sevastopol during a terrible winter much harder. The loss of the Light Brigade was one of Britain’s most spectacular military disasters. It is remembered because of Alfred Lord Tennyson’s popular poem ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’, written a few weeks after the battle. Years later, Tennyson also wrote ‘The Charge of the Heavy Brigade’ to raise money for Crimean veterans, many of whom were living in poverty. For similar reasons Rudyard Kipling wrote ‘The Last of the Light Brigade’ in 1890 to raise awareness of the hardships faced by veterans. The blade is grey stained. Over two decades ago we were delighted to buy Captain Nolan's undress sabretache that was used to carry the order in the Charge of the Light Brigade, and was recovered from beneath his, and his horses bodies after the battle. It spent most of its life after the charge in two museums, one at the rebuilt and re-sited Crystal Palace in London. We were privileged to buy direct it from the original family owners with the personal assistance of the late Gordon Gardner, Militaria Expert of Sotheby's from 1979. "Robert Mole & Sons" was a prominent British sword manufacturer and contractor active during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Established in Birmingham, England, in 1835 by a descendant of German craftsman Hermann Mohll (later Anglicized to Mole). Government Contractor: The firm was a significant supplier to the British War Office, the Admiralty, and the Government of India, particularly from 1852 to 1919. Produced swords, sword bayonets, lances, and matchets (machetes). They were known for high-quality production, often considered second only to Wilkinson Sword during the Victorian era. Mole blades were used extensively by the British Army and Navy, including during the Crimean War (Charge of the Light Brigade), the Boer War, and World War I. During the American Civil War (1861-1865), Robert Mole & Sons produced swords, including cavalry sabers and naval cutlasses, that were imported by the Confederacy. Blades are typically marked "RobT Mole & Sons, Makers, Birmingham" or simply "Mole" on the spine or ricasso. Records of their production were discovered in 1988, detailing contracts from 1852-1920. The company eventually became part of Wilkinson Sword.

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Local Price : £1,250.00

Flintlock Queen Anne Pistol by Griffin & Tow. Flintlock Queen Anne Pistol by Griffin & Tow. With three-stage cannon barrel, decorated with a geometric band at the breech end, engraved LONDON in script and stamped with London proofs, signed on the top of the barrel GRIFFIN and TOW on a semi circular banner, decorated with floral design beneath, waisted border engraved tang decorated again with foliage, border engraved action, trigger guard decorated with a flower head on the bow complete swelling figured walnut butt. Please note the hammer has been replaced overall length 12 inches

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Local Price : £1,250.00

**SUPERB**VERY RARE**NAPOLEONIC PENINSULAR WARS ERA** British W. Parker London Warranted 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword With Blued & Gilt Etched Blade. ED 2594 -. This is an original very rare to find example of a British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s sword (see page 160 of World Swords by Withers where an example with similar blued and etched blade is illustrated. In his book withers states that most of these swords are found with missing quillons, & worn blades). Our superb example has the correct shell guard with foliate decoration, one shell correctly folds for scabbard carry. It has the correct knuckle bow and ornate urn shaped pommel. The wire bound grip is excellent and retains its original quillon finial. All wire is tight and intact. It has a 31 ¾” long fullered, single edged blade with leather hilt washer. The blade is correctly gold etched and blued on all sides for ¾ of its length. The etchings are foliate & Martial panels, Georgian Crown GR (George Rex) & heraldic devices. There is also a maker’s banner ‘W. Parker London Warranted’ (Parker, William [1790-1840] Shop in Holborn, London. He was the founder of a famous firm of gunmakers. Had the Royal Warrant. Made blades & boxlock flintlock pocket pistols, flintlock holster pistols and brass barrel blunderbusses. Under Royal Government contract made flintlock musketoons. In 1829 when Sir Robert Peel organized the London Police, William Parker made flintlock and later percussion pistols for the Police). All of the etching, gilt and blueing are crisp. As is common this sword is without scabbard. The price for this very rare sword includes UK delivery. ED 2594

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Victorian 11th Hussars Officers Sword by Wilkinson. Victorian 11th Hussars Officers Sword by Wilkinson number 27041 Light Cavalry, to W A Powell 11th Hussars. 18 December 1885. Regulation sword 35 inch single fullered blade, with makers details to one ricasso, the reverse proof slug. The blade with foliate etching and crowned VR cypher to one side of the blade, plus regimental badge of the XI Hussars to the other side, along with the Sphinx, and scrolled battle honours plus owners initials. Complete with matching scabbard and dress knot.

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Local Price : £1,250.00

British 1796 Light Cavalry Officers Sword. British 1796 Light Cavalry Officers Sword in untouched condition the hilt officers regulation with leather grip bound with twisted silver wire and square langets. The curved blade more like a troopers in weight and size and has been field sharpened no visible markings. The scabbard again trooper weight and size but engraved with Georgian crown and initials below, the reverse with 28 overall length 37.25 inch the blade 32 inches

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Loyal Greenwich Volunteers Officer&#acute;s Sword. Loyal Greenwich Volunteers Officer&#acute;s Sword, the blade engraved with stands of arms and crowned Royal coat of arms plus GR however very faint, regulation gilt hilt with distinct five ball design, cushion form pommel, reeded ebony grip, gilt band with central crown and L G V no scabbard. Raised in 1798 as part of a national movement of local volunteer associations formed to protect Britain against potential French invasion.

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Local Price : £1,250.00

English Infantry Officers Sword c 1780. English Infantry Officers Sword c 1780 in nice condition, shaped pommel with raised tang button. Half basket with curved S bars and fish skin grip secured by twisted silver wire. Single edged blade with top fuller overall length 34.5 inch the blade 28 inches