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Nation : Italian
Local Price : 875.00 USD

ITALIAN PLUG BAYONET C.1700. Good quality example which was most likely was carried as a sidearm in the form of a bayonet to circumvent local restrictions. 13 3/8” overall. The blade finely formed in the Italian taste with a central fuller and back fuller which transitions to a false edge past the midpoint. Delicate scallops flanking the bolster. Brass base ferrule and one-piece horn grip with silver or white metal cap. The ferrule below worn and incomplete.

Nation : ?
Local Price : 875.00 USD

FINE EUROPEAN PLUG BAYONET. German for the Spanish market, first half of the 19th century. 7” d.e. blade with grooved edge ricasso, etched in foliage throughout. The forte with an inscription perhaps RATHBONE. See Armas Blancas en Espana, color plate 16 for an identical example identified as German monteria knife made in Solingen by A & E Holler. That maker is recorded 1939-69 and almost certainly made this knife during that period. Plug bayonets were popular in Spain for hunting, where a musket could be quickly be converted into a spear for self defense, particularly against boar and bear

Nation : British
Local Price : £675.00

Victorian British Firmin & Sons London 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword With Gilt Brass Guard Etched Blade To The 1st Manchester (Volunteer) Rifles & Steel Scabbard. Sn 22090 -. Originally raised as the King’s Royal Rifle Corps in 1755, the Rifle Brigade was officially formed in 1800. The Manchester Volunteer Rifles were raised in 1859/60. Their expansion in WW1 as eighteen battalions of the Manchester Regiment saw the Regiment play a significant role in the Great War. The 1822 pattern sword was a radical departure from previous designs, having a ‘gothic’ style pierced basket hilt so named after its resemblance to window shapes in gothic architecture (see page 173 of World Swords by Withers & Page 159 of Robson). This original infantry Officer’s Pattern 1822 sword has a clean 32 ½” single edged steel blade (38 ½” overall).. The blade is signed by the maker or retailer ‘Firmin & Sons 153 Strand London’ and has ordnance acceptance star and inlaid proof roundel. Both sides of the blade have etched decoration featuring foliate panels Queen’s crown VR Royal Cypher, ‘First Manchester Rifles’ within scrolling banners and heradic arms of Manchester with motto ‘From Acorns Spring Oaks’. The gilded brass gothic style voided guard has stylised Royal Cypher Queen’s crown ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina). Its fish skin grip with finger grooves & wire binding is in excellent condition. The sword is complete with its steel scabbard which has 2 steel hanging rings. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22090

Nation : Chinese
Local Price : £675.00

**MATCHING NUMBERS**Second Sino-Japanese War / WW2 Era Chinese Cavalry NCO’s & Trooper’s Sword (Japanese Type 32 ‘Ko’ 1st Series Long Blade) & Scabbard. Sn 21887 -. The Second Sino-Japanese War was the war fought between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan from 1937 to 1945 as part of World War II. The Chinese Army and Cavalry were armed with swords similar in design to the Japanese including a variant of the Japanese Type 32 Army & Cavalry swords. This is an excellent Chinese made Cavalry NCO’s and Trooper’s sword similar in design to the Japanese ‘Ko’ 1st series long blade (approx. 32”) issue sword (Otsu 2nd series Japanese type 32 shorter approx. 30” blade examples were issued to NCO’s and men in the military police, transportation corps, infantry, engineers & artillery Master Sgts). This sword has all of the correct Chinese variant features such as : No Japanese arsenal marks on the guard which has the correct original leather finger loop on the inside of the guard found on early variant Type 32 swords, Olive green painted plastic chequered grip scales (Japanese were wood and steel): a block shaped locking catch as opposed to the bar catch on the Japanese Type 32 & Two ‘D’ shaped hanging rings on the scabbard rather than single ‘O’ ring on the Japanese Type 32 (see Swords Of Imperial Japan By Dawson Chapter 11 pages 119 & 121). Its guard has cord slot & its scabbard release catch works correctly. Its clean, ‘Ko’ 1st Series fullered slightly curved steel blade is 32” length with serial number 212380 at the ricasso. It is complete with original steel scabbard with correct 2 x ‘D’ shaped hanging rings. The shoe of the scabbard has matching number 212380. The scabbard retains its original olive green paint and leather band cover between the 2 hanging ring mounts. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21887

Nation : -
Local Price : £675.00

Highland Regiment 1857 Drummers Sword. Highland Regiment 1857 Drummers Sword, regulation hilt with age wear, red liner and fish skin grip. Broadsword blade with small fuller, faint issue marks and maker name Mole again very faint, no scabbard overall length 91cm the blade 74.5cm

Nation : British
Local Price : £675.00

British 1786 Pattern Spadroon Type Infantry Officer’s Sword with Blued Blade Containing an Indian Script Etched Panel & Antique Ivory Hilt. ED 2599. -. This is an original rare to find example of a British 1786 Pattern spadroon type Infantry Officer’s sword (see pages 155 & 159 of World Swords by Withers where similar 1786 pattern swords are illustrated). It has the correct brass guard with single hanging ring and ball top. The correct antique ivory grip has no damage. It has a 31 ¼” long fullered, single edged sabre blade (37 ¼” overall). The blade is blued and has staining consistent with age. One side has a gilt panel containing what appears to be Indian script. As is common this sword is without scabbard. The price includes UK delivery. (NB Ivory Content Comprises less Than 10% Volume & Weight). ED 2599

Nation : British
Local Price : £675.00

**NAMED**WW1 Era British George V 1897 Pattern Sword With Presentation Etched Blade ‘Presented To Captain Goronwy Owen By His Golfing Friends March 1st 1915’ (Lieutenant-Colonel Goronwy Owen DSO & Twice Mentioned In Despatches 15th Royal Welch F. Goronwy Owen was born at Penllwyn, Aberystwyth. He was educated at Ardwyn Grammar School and the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth where he gained an MA degree. He worked as a schoolteacher in London until 1914 but then joined the London Welsh Battalion (15th Royal Welch Fusiliers) as an officer. He served in France and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in 1916. He was promoted to Brigade Major and twice mentioned in dispatches. By 1948 however he was being referred to as having achieved the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. After the war, he was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn but the law was a subordinate interest to business and politics. He became a member of the London Stock Exchange and went into the oil business. He became president of British Controlled Oilfields which had interests in Venezuela and the Caribbean and was on the board of the Trinidad Petroleum Development Company as well as having interests in other commercial and trading companies. Owen was elected as Liberal Member of Parliament (MP) for Caernarvonshire at the 1923 general election. This is an excellent WW1 era 1897 pattern Infantry Officer’s sword with presentation etched blade presented to Captain Goronwy Owen by his golfing friends in 1915 (a copy of a period portrait image of Goronwy Owen, the original of which hangs in the National Portrait Gallery London is illustrated in image 1). The sword has a clean 33” long blade with partial fullers. The blade is etched on both sides with decorative foliate panels. One side has Kings crown Royal Cypher ‘GR V’ (George V Rex). The blade also has an etched panel ‘Presented To Captain Goronwy Owen By His Golfing Friends March 1st 1915’ and has the ordnance acceptance star with inlaid brass proof roundel. It has a full 1897 Pattern knuckle guard with King George V Crown & Royal Cypher. It has a curved stepped pommel with ball top and knurled back strap for grip, leather covered wood grip with wire binding in good condition. It is complete with leather covered wood field service scabbard. The throat has a German silver insert and it retains its leather tab hanger strap. All leather and stitching are clean and intact. The price for this excellent named sword to a decorated Officer includes UK delivery. Sn 20769

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £675.00

1868-1912 Japanese Meiji Period Decorated Bone & Buffalo Horn Mounted Aikuchi (dagger / dirk without a guard) / Possible Samurai Ladies Knife With Dragon & Cloud Carved Blade & Scabbard With Expert Assessment. Sn 18828. -. This is a Japanese Aikuchi (dagger / dirk without a guard) . The piece has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his hand written notes accompany the sword. In extracts of his notes he states “Aikuchi dagger meiji period export ware 1868-192 Possibly sold as a Samurai Ladies Knife. With no demand internally due to the ban on Sanurai wearing swords, artisans started to make things like this aikuchi for markets outside of Japan. A basic one piece forged blade which has very simple hormino (both sides). Blade carving of Dragon & clouds with simulated hamon put on with stones. It will have been tempered in oil to harden it. Cannot strip to examine tang (they are usually un-signed). It is mounted in a bone & Buffalo horn mount. Bone is painted with gold lacquer cherry tree & blossoms & birds. In original un-touched condition. Some small patches of old rust near habaki collar”. In his illustration of the blade he notes: Cutting edge Cutting edge of blade is just under 6”. Total length 9 ¾”. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 18828.

Nation : Russian
Local Price : £675.00

Mameluke Scimitar for A Boy. Interesting Mameluke of style, overall length 76.5cm and with a 65cm plain blade, the hilt with ivory grips, and the brass cross-guard engraved with a double-headed eagle on both sides possibly Russian , it is complete with its brass scabbard with two hanging rings, bottom of scabbard with a solder repair. Submission reference 9E6AKD6E

Nation : German
Local Price : £675

Click and use the code >24972 to search for this item on the dealer website Original & Rare 19th Century Saxon M.1880 Faschinenmesser Pioneer Artillery Short Sword - Regimentally Marked

Nation : British
Local Price : £675

Click and use the code >22526 to search for this item on the dealer website Very Fine 18th Century Royal Naval Officer&#acute;s Sword of Hunting Sword Type

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £675

Click and use the code >24045 to search for this item on the dealer website Super Early Samurai Sword Katana Tsuba, Kanayama and Ono School

Nation : French
Local Price : £675

Click and use the code >19498 to search for this item on the dealer website Scarce 18th Century Military Style Plug Bayonet.

Nation : British
Local Price : £675.00

British 1897 Pattern Henry Wilkinson London Officer’s Sword With Etched Blade Inscribed Monogram ‘HG Monogram’, Blade number 26504 Scabbard & Leather Foul Weather Cover. Sn 21226 -. This is a very good, 1897 pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword By Henry Wilkinson. It has a 32 ¼” long blade with partial fullers. The blade has just light staining consistent with age & etched on both sides with decorative foliate panels & Queen’s crown with Royal Cypher ‘VR’ Victoria Regina’. The blade is also etched by the manufacturer ’Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London’ together with Royal Warrant and has the ordnance acceptance star with roundel. One side of the blade is inscribed with stylised monogram ‘combined HG’ Palm tree crest and indistinct motto within banner most likely a family crest of the original Officer who owned this sword. The back of the blade is numbered ’26504’ (Wilkinson keep records of their blades and it may be possible to determine the date the sword was manufactured and who commissioned it). It has a full 1897 Pattern knuckle guard with Victorian Crown VR (Victoria Regina) device. It has a stepped pommel with ball top, fish skin grip with wire binding all complete and intact. It comes with its original steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings and original leather foul weather cover with full flap cover, retaining strap with buckle and rear carry loop. The cover has ink stamp ‘W’. The price for this presentation sword worthy of further research regarding the blade number & monogram includes UK delivery. Sn 21226

Nation : British
Local Price : $1200.00 CAD

ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTO. ENGLISH FLINTLOCK HOLSTER PISTOL: Approximately .62 Cal. Circa 1770. The 9 inch barrel is engraved “N… SON LONDON”. It seems quite crudely done, however, it does have clear British Proof marks with the initials “_ W”. The lock has quite a unique waterproof pan. Again, the cartouche on the lock, which would have had the maker’s name, is not visible. The brass furniture is very nice and quite unique in its style. The walnut stock is also unique in that it was never made to carry a ramrod. It is quite likely it was made for the Eastern market. The stock has a very nicely chequered panel on the back of the grip. This is a very unique and unusual flintlock. $1200.00

Nation : American
Local Price : $1200.00 CAD

P. 1859 NAVAL CUTLASS 2ND TYPE. P. 1859 NAVAL CUTLASS 2ND TYPE: Maker: A & E HOLLER of Solingen. Holler made 13,000 cutlass bayonets many of which were exported to the U.S. for the Civil War. The grips are EXC+, the blade is bright and also EXC+. The scabbard is VG (BCB-B165 & 167) Also European Bayonets of the American Civil War Pg. 73-75. EXC. $1200.00

Nation : American
Local Price : 850.00 USD

RARE AFRO-AMERICAN SECRET SOCIETY SWORD. Post Civil War, dating about mid 1880's. Gilt brass hilt finely detailed with pierced cross guard and quillon block with GUOOF inscription. Crusades tent form pommel with a crusader to the front. Gilt tape wrapped white ray skin grip. 31 ¾” heavy double edged blade as indicative of early examples. The ricasso marked M C LILLEY & CO COLUMBUS OHIO. That form used 1882-1925. The blade finely etched on gilt ground with the owner's name, foliage and crusaders scene. The gold faded with remnants of original blue as well. Gilt scabbard with finely modeled crusades and biblical motif mounts. The body hand engraved with the all-seeing eye (the Eye of Providence), serpent and cross and a halberd. The surface is fire gilt, clearly evidenced by remnant brush work. That technique was made obsolete about 1840 with the advent of electroplating and is seldom seen after that date. The GUOOF was the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, a branch founded in 1843 through a lodge in England, for blacks, which were excluded from membership in the Odd Fellows. The early membership drew from two established black groups who lacked mutual benefit components: the Philomathean Literary Society and the Philadelphia Company and Debating Society. It is considered one of the most significant black mutual aid societies from its beginnings and its membership grew through the 1880's, the period of this sword. The sword itself shows wear from use but was produced to the highest standard: to proportions and using techniques specific to the Civil War and immediate post war, clearly dating it to the early-mid 1880's. Very Rare.

Nation : -
Local Price : £650.00 GBP

1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper's Sabre by Dawes, Birmingham. 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper's Sabre, made by Dawes, Birmingham (marked Dawes, Birmm on spine). Blade also marked with Board of Ordnance stamp. Very good fighting blade with a wide hatchet point. Pitting present, and some slight nicks. Scabbard is marked Woolley & Co. Birmingham. It is common to see scabbards"

Nation : ?
Local Price : £650.00

1889 Naval Cutlass. An 1889 Pattern Naval Cutlass. With straight single edged blade, double edged towards the point, stamped at the forte with WD mark, a crowned E, an X and stamped with the number 067, blackened ribbed steel grip and regulation bowl guard, in its steel mounted leather scabbard. Dimensions: Blade Length: 28 Inches (71.12 cm) Overall Length: 33 Inches (83.82 cm)

Nation : ?
Local Price : £650.00

1845 Pattern Naval Cutlass. An 1845 Pattern Naval Cutlass, With slightly curved single edged blade, double edged towards the point, stamped '82' towards the forte, ribbed steel grip and steel bowl guard. Dimensions: Blade Length: 29 Inches (73.66 cm) Overall Length: 34 Inches (86.36 cm)

Nation : British
Local Price : £650.00

British 1879 Pattern Martini Henry Artillery Carbine Bayonet. Description Straight single-fullered blade with sawback, steel knucklebow hilt with slit for sword knot and muzzle ring. Black pressed leather grips with chequering, steel pommel with external leaf spring. Black leather scabbard with steel chape and throat with teardrop frog stud. Blade 25 7/8 inches in length, the bayonet 31Â½ inches overall, muzzle ring 0.65 inches in diameter (1.65cm). The blade is stamped on one side of the ricasso with a crown over &#acute;V.R.&#acute;, a Birmingham repair/refurbishment mark of a crown over &#acute;BR&#acute; over &#acute;4&#acute;, a manufacture date of 11/83 meaning November 1883, and a reissue date &#acute;.00&#acute; for 1900. On the other side it is stamped with a broad arrow atop &#acute;WD&#acute;, meaning War Department property, a crown inspection mark with &#acute;E&#acute;, indicating that it was manufactured at Enfield, an &#acute;X&#acute; which indicates that the blade passed a manufacturer&#acute;s bending test. The spine of the blade has another Enfield mark, a &#acute;W&#acute; and an &#acute;R&#acute;. The exposed tang has another Birmingham repair mark, a letter &#acute;S&#acute;, &#acute;C4&#acute; and &#acute;C&#acute;. The pommel is stamped near the mortise slot with another Enfield crown inspection mark. The leather of the scabbard is stamped next to the seam with a broad arrow, another broad arrow atop &#acute;WD&#acute;, an &#acute;E&#acute; for Enfield, indistinct crown inspection marks and a date. The frog stud is stamped with &#acute;7&#acute;. When mounted to a carbine-length Martini Henry rifle the 1879 Pattern bayonet gave a soldier good overall reach, and with its substantial hilt it could also serve as a fighting sword. Its saw-toothed back would have found use in brush-cutting, like other similar designs popular during the 19th century. Production of the bayonets at Enfield continued until 1890. The blade, hilt and throat piece of the scabbard all have a bright polished finish. The blade is unsharpened with no edge damage. The sawblade has only light wear with no broken teeth. The leather grips are undamaged with only light handling wear. The leather of the scabbard has some surface rubbing. The chape piece of the scabbard has some light pitting and spots of patination.

Nation : British
Local Price : £650.00

Re-hilted Wilkinson Royal Artillery sword. A Wilkinson royal artillery sword number 10777. The blade is etched with the name L F Perry and the Perry family crest. It was the sword of Colonel Lionel Frederick Perry (1840-1900). Commissioned Lieutenant 18 December 1861, promoted to Captain 16th Jan 1875, breveted Major 18 Dec 1881 and then Lieutenant-Colonel 18th Nov 1882. Before finally being promoted to Colonel 18th Nov 1886. He served in the Egyptian War of 1882, mentioned in dispatches at Tel El Kabir commanding a battery of artillery, and was awarded the 3rd class order of the Medjiidie. A.The sword is in good condition, with no movement in the guard or handle. The sword is clean with no issues with rust or pitting. and has a present patina to the blade.The sword has been re-hilted for service in WWI, with a standard Infantry officer guard and a GvR cypher. I presume handed down to a relative.Swords of the Royal artillery were first laid out in the special dress regulations of 1833, stating that the regulation swords for officers were the same as those laid out for infantry officers. In the late 1840s, this changed and the officers in the Royal Artillery adopted the three bar pipebacked light cavalry pattern already carried by officers in the Horse Artillery. This was further updated in 1850 when the pipeback was changed to the more recognisable ’Wilkinson style’ blade.

Nation : ?
Local Price : £650.00

Flintlock Pocket Pistol in a Book. New item, description to follow.

Nation : British
Local Price : £650

Click and use the code >24898 to search for this item on the dealer website Very Good British 1912 Pattern WW1 Cavalry Officers Sword, Made by Fentons, Makers to the War Ofice

Nation : ?
Local Price : £650.00

Sword for the 3rd Royal Lancs Militia. A Scarce and Unusual Band Sword for the 3rd Royal Lancs Militia. With slightly curved single edged blade, double edged towards the tip, engraved with retailers name, ‘Hawkes & Co. London' at the forte, one piece brass hilt decorated with scrolling foliage throughout, recurved quillons, in its original brass scabbard with brass hanging rings, The scabbard and hilt stamped, '17. 3rd. R L M'. Notes: '17. 3rd. R L M'. 3rd Royal Lancs Militia. Dimensions: Blade Length: Overall Length:

Nation : -
Local Price : 835.00 USD

US M.1832 GENERAL AND STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD. The American Sword, Peterson #113. Bronze hilt with straight cross guard, thickened edge boat form shell guard and two piece globular pommel. Interesting fine copper wire on cored wrapped grip. Original to it and rarely seen type. Scattered tiny wire breaks as expected. 27 3/4” straight broad fullered double edged blade. Blade quite crisp with isolated islands pitting. Hilt very good with expected wear from use and good patina. Virtually all of these were made in Germany and as with all officer's swords, variants were produced, some to order and others by caprice, as the specifications were general and officers purchased their own swords. Peterson notes variations to this pattern in The American Sword. All examples are very rarely encountered.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £645.00

**JAPANESE EXPERT ASSESSED**C1750 Mid Edo Period Japanese Hand Forged Ko-Gatana (Side Knife) Blade For Sword Saya (Scabbard) Pocket Smith Signed ‘Hizen Daizyo Minamotono Tanehiro’ In Shira Saya Resting Mounts With 2007 Aoi-Art Tokyo Appraisal. S. In 2007, this Japanese Ko-Gatana (Side Knife) was assessed by experts from Aoi-Arts in Japan. Their assessment with images of the knife and associated measurements accompany the knife. The assessment can be read in image 2. The price for this quality piece which would complete a set of mounts for a Wakizashi or Katana with original Japanese opinion includes UK delivery. Sn 20974

Nation : British
Local Price : £645.00

Victorian / Edwardian Era Briar Sword Stick With Flat Diamond Form Blade Mounted With Coldstream Guards Regiment Badge. Sn 21302 -. An attractive Victorian / Edwardian Era Sword Stick. It has a 21 ¾” flat diamond form blade which has staining and aged patina. It measures 26 ¾” overall and has a curved Briar handle. The tip of the handle is mounted with a white metal and enamel Regiment badge (the Coldstream Guards are one of the 5 Foot Guards Regiments in the British Army Household Division - the personal troops of Her Majesty the Queen. Formed in 1650 as part of the New Model Army during the English Civil War, the Coldstream Guards swore allegiance to King Charles II in 1660 and has guarded the country’s monarchs since. The Regiment’s anniversary is 23rd April (St George’s Day). The Regiment has fought in every major conflict involving British troops since their creation). The sword stick measures 38” overall in its scabbard. The hilt has an ornate copper ferrule with push button retaining catch which holds it firmly in the scabbard. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21302

Nation : British
Local Price : £645.00

1830-1837 William IV British 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword With Correct Pipe Back Blade, Brass Guard & Scabbard. Sn 21507 -. The 1822 pattern sword was a radical departure from previous designs, having a ‘gothic’ style pierced basket hilt so named after its resemblance to window shapes in gothic architecture and folding langet on one side. Pre 1845 these swords had pipe back blades. Post 1845 they were made with slightly curved fullered blades (see page 173 of World Swords by Withers & Page 159 of Robson). This original infantry Officer’s Pattern 1822 sword has a pre 1845, 31” single edged blade pipe back blade (36” overall). The blade has staining consistent with age. There are no maker or date marks on the blade. The gothic style voided brass guard has stylised Royal Cypher WR IV & King’s Crown in the centre indicating manufacture during King William IV’s short reign 1830-1837. The bar guard is fully intact but does have a shallow dent. It has the correct folding langet on one side. Its fish skin grip with finger grooves & wire binding is in good condition. The sword is complete with its brass mounted leather scabbard which has a single brass hanging ring. All leather and stitching are clean and intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21507

Nation : British
Local Price : £645.00

Victorian Era British 1827 Pattern Royal Navy Officer’s Sword with Brass Basket Hilt, Post 1846 Fullered Blade & Scabbard By E&W Seagrove Portsea. Sn 17261 -. The year 1827 brought about a radical change in the design of British Naval Officer’s swords. The Napoleonic stirrup hilt was replaced with a solid gilt brass half basket hilt based on the 1822 pattern Infantry Officer’s sword. Post 1846 examples have fullered blades (see page 247 of World Swords by Withers). This is a good example of the 1827 pattern British Royal Navy Officer’s Sword and Scabbard. The Sword has a single edged blade with post 1846 fullers which is 29 ¾” in length (36” overall). The blade has heavy staining consistent with age which may be hiding etched decoration. There is no visible manufacturer name on the blade but again may be present under the staining. The blade has the ordnance acceptance proof star and inlaid ‘proof’ roundel. It has the correct gilt brass lions head with mane pommel and grip strap & half basket knuckle guard with the Royal Navy Queen Victoria Crown and fouled anchor motif. One side of the guard has a small hinged folding langet which, when folded flat fastens to a pin on the throat mount of its scabbard and holds the sword securely in place. The sword’s fish skin grip with wire binding is undamaged. The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard which has gilt brass mounts and 2 hanging rings. The leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. The lower section of the scabbard has an ornate brass mount with the name of the manufacturer (illustrated). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 17261.

Nation : British
Local Price : £645.00

Victorian British Pattern 1827 Manchester Volunteer Rifles Officer’s Sword With Blued & Etched Panels Blade By S&S Smith Manchester & Scabbard. Sn 22089 -. Originally raised as the King’s Royal Rifle Corps in 1755, the Rifle Brigade was officially formed in 1800. Initially Officer’s carried a lighter version of the 1796 pattern Light cavalry sabre, later adopting the 1803 pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword with strung bugle motif placed within the knuckle bow. The Regiment, always renowned for its individuality both in uniform and tactics, it was no wonder that they eventually gained their own distinctive pattern of sword. The 1827 pattern is defined by an all steel hilt coupled with the replacement of the usual Royal Cypher with a strung bugle and Queen’s Crown in the hilt . The Manchester Volunteer Rifles were raised in 1859/60. Their expansion in WWI as eighteen battalions of the Manchester Regiment saw the Regiment play a significant role in the Great War. This is a very good, original example of the 1827 Pattern Sword To The Manchester Volunteer Rifles with Scabbard. The sword has a 32 ½” long elegantly curved blade with fullers (39” overall). The blade has just staining consistent with age and is blued & etched on both sides with foliate panels & banners together with Queen’s crown on one side and Rifle Brigade Bugle and Victorian Queen’s Crown ‘VR’ Victoria Regina panel ‘Manchester Rifles’ on the reverse. It also has the ordnance acceptance star with inlaid roundel at the ricasso on one side. The blade is signed by the maker ‘S&S Smith 34 Cross St Manchester’. It has a voided knuckle guard with the correct Rifle Brigade Queen’s crown with strung bugle motif, stepped pommel with ball end and wire bound, fish skin covered handle in excellent condition with all wire complete and intact. It is complete with original leather scabbard with steel mounts & 2 hanging rings. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22089

Nation : British
Local Price : £625.00

British 1788 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer&#acute;s Sword by Foster, 1791-98, In Need of Restoration. Description Single-fullered blade with false edge and hatchet point. Blade 32Â½ inches (82.6cm) in length, the sword 37Â½ inches (95.3cm) overall. Steel stirrup hilt with teardrop shaped quillon, decoratively feathered langets, faceted ferrule. Ribbed wood grip, probably ebony. Black leather scabbard with steel throat, chape and middle mounts, with two hanging rings, the lower ring larger and flat. No backstrap. The throat piece of the scabbard is engraved with &#acute;Foster / St James&#acute;s Str. / Sword Cutler to His Majesty the Prince of Wales & Duke of York&#acute; within a circular cartouche. The leather of the scabbard on the facing side is debossed with dot and line motifs. Robert Foster was a London-based cutler who joined in partnership with established maker John Bland in 1787, to create the business Bland & Foster at St James&#acute;s Street in London, which earned the title &#acute;Royal Sword Cutler and Beltmaker&#acute;. Foster then gained sole ownership of the business and its prestigious royal connections upon the death of John Bland in 1791. He ran the business under his name alone until 1798, when he partnered with Richard Johnston and died in the same year, meaning this sword can be dated to within that period. Johnston successfully carried on the business until 1840, his son James closed up shop in 1847. It is probable, although not certain, that this piece was ordered before the introduction of the 1796 Patterns of cavalry sword, since these replaced the 1788s. This would give an even more precise range of 1791-1796. Foster became known for very high quality, detailed custom work on officer&#acute;s swords, especially for regiments which also enjoyed a royal connection: most notably the 10th Light Dragoons (Prince of Wales&#acute;s Own), for whom the Prince (the future George IV) personally purchased from Foster sixteen fine swords in the &#acute;coffin-hilt&#acute; style with accoutrement sets in 1792. This sword shows several non-standard features that suggest a custom order: its ribbed hardwood grip rather than the more common shagreen-wrapped wood, chiselled &#acute;feathering&#acute; decoration to the langets and debossed patterns on the scabbard are all atypical and are mostly a matter of style rather than function, &#acute;optional extras&#acute; of the period that suggest a fashion-conscious owner. The scabbard as a whole is of an unusual design: 1788 scabbards vary but they are typically all-steel or steel with leather panels. Leather scabbards with metal fittings, which can be either brass or steel, are rarer (and probably survive less frequently). Some patination and pitting to the blade. Near the tip of the blade there are two patches of deep pitting which have notched the edge and the false edge. The backstrap with its integral pommel cap is missing which allows some movement to the hilt, and rougher-cut areas of the wood grip are visible that would have been covered by it. The leather of the scabbard is flexible with some rubbing and dents to the surface. The scabbard fittings have some rust and patination, one small rust hole and some light dents to the chape piece. The throat piece is missing its mouthpiece, with a ragged top edge. The fittings are all loose, originally having been friction-fit, not stapled. They could be glued down but I have chosen not to modify the piece at all, and a restoration might indeed benefit from the ability to disassemble it.