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Nation : British
Local Price : £2,450.00

Georgian Light Cavalry Officers Presentation.... Georgian light cavalry officers presentation sword of the Birmingham Light Horse Volunteers. Etched steel blade showing stand of arms and various floral

Nation : Unknown
Local Price : £2,450.00

A Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Wogdon. A Good Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Wogdon. With browned sighted octagonal barrel, signed ‘WOGDON LONDON’ in script along the top-flat, decorated with a band at the breech, blued foliate engraved tang fitted with a standing rear-sight, signed, stepped bevelled lock with sliding safety catch, full-stocked in walnut (small crack at tail of lock) with characteristic flat-sided butt, blued steel mounts comprising butt cap decorated with foliage, trigger guard with a flower head on the bow and acorn finial, turned ramrod pipes and steel tipped ramrod. WOGDON/WOGDEN Robert Apprentice to Edward Newton, gunmaker, Grantham, Lincs, 1748. Gunmaker at Mr Maw haberdasher, Cockspur Street, Charing Cross, 1764; Haymarket, 1774-1802. With John Barton traded as Wogdon & Barton, from 1795, succeeded by Barton, 1803. Famous for duelling pistols. Poem, Stanzas on Duelling, by an Irish Volunteer, 1783, began, ‘Hail Wogden, Patron of that Leaden death’. WOGDON & BARTON Robert Wogdon & John Barton Gunmakers, 14 Haymarket, 1795-1803. Gunmakers to Bow St. Police, 1801-3. Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA. Dimensions: Bore: 25 Bore Barrel Length: 9.5 Inches (24.10 cm) Overall Length: 15 Inches (38.10 cm)

Nation : British
Local Price : £2450.00

A Wonderful, Napoleonic Wars Period Museum Piece, A Highest Ranking British Officer's Sword Bespoke Commisioned For The Highest Ranking Officers of Both The Navy or Army, A 1790's Admiral of the Fleet or Field Marshal's Sword In Fabulous Condition. A near identical sword was carried by Admiral of the Fleet Sir Peter Parker (1721 – 21 December 1811), and The Iron Duke, The Duke of Wellington. Mercurial gilt fluted pattern hilt, with Adam urn pommel and solid silver triple wire binding, oval fluted hilt guard. Triple edged blade, with superb and elaborate engraving and traces of blue and gilt. The sword used by the most senior of officers of the army and navy of Britain, field marshals and admirals of the fleet, and kings and princes of the royal family, since the 1780's until the 1820's. Pictures in the gallery of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington, Admiral of the Fleet Sir Peter Parker, and Field Marshal Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany. This Anglo-Irish soldier, the Duke of Wellington, and statesman fought as Field Marshal of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. With the help from Prussian Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher, he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo on June 18, 1815 and became a hero in England. The office of marshal was already well established in England by the 12th century, but the modern military title of field marshal was introduced into the British army in 1736 by King George II, who imported it from Germany. In Britain the rank came to be bestowed only upon a few senior army officers, From the 1790's to the 1820's here are the Field Marshals of Britain Henry Seymour Conway (1793) HRH Prince William Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1793) Sir George Howard (1793) HRH The Prince Frederick Augustus, 1st Duke of York and Albany (1795) John Campbell, 5th Duke of Argyll (1796) Jeffrey Amherst, 1st Baron Amherst of Montreal (1796) John Griffin Griffin, 4th Baron Howard de Walden (1796) Studholme Hodgson (1796) George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend (1796) Lord Frederick Cavendish (1796) Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox (1796) HRH The Prince Edward Augustus, 1st Duke of Kent and Strathearn (1805) Arthur Wellesley, 1st Marquis of Wellington (1813) HRH The Prince Ernest Augustus, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Teviotdale (1813) HRH The Prince Adolphus Frederick, 1st Duke of Cambridge (1813) HRH Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh (1816) HRH Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld (1816) Charles Moore, 1st Marquess of Drogheda (1821) The ranks of Admiral of the Fleet and Admiral of the Red were formally separated from 1805, with an announcement in the London Gazette that "His Majesty has been pleased to order the Rank of Admirals of the Red to be restored" in His Majesty's Navy..." as a separate role. The same Gazette promoted 22 men to that rank. From the nineteenth century onward there were also occasional variations to the previous requirement that only one Admiral of Fleet could serve at one time. In 1821 George IV appointed Sir John Jervis as a second admiral of the fleet, to balance the Duke of Wellington's promotion as a second Field Marshal in the British Army. Admirals of the Fleet 12 March 1796 The Earl Howe 16 September 1799 Sir Peter Parker, Bt. 24 December 1811 King William IV at that time as The Duke of Clarence and St Andrews 19 July 1821 The Earl of St Vincent Excellent condition overall , no scabbard.

Nation : British
Local Price : £2450.00

Grande Armee Issue, From the Consular To Ist Empire Period. French Napoleonic Year 13 Cuirassier Sword, Manufactured at Versailles in the Early Imperial Period, Circa 1804-1806. Inspected by Nicholas Cherrer, Chef De Battalion. Blade stamped with the mark of the Fasces for the 'Petit Garantie' 1798 to 1809, plus AP for L'Atelier Precision Paris, Paris Workshop and the hilt has the Versailles approval stamp. Versailles was the premier hilt manufactury and assembly workshop for the Republic and Empire, and only the very finest would pass acceptance. All of the Elite Imperial Guard sword hilts were supplied from here. The Versailles Director was Boutet, probably the greatest & most respected Arms maker that ever lived, his pistols and guns, made for the King and Napoleon, are some of the most beautiful objects ever created by man. This would have seen service in the Elite Cuirassiers of Napoleon's great heavy cavalry regiments of the Grande Armee such as in 1807 at Friedland. And in the French invasion of Russia ( Campagne de Russie) that began on 24 June 1812 when Napoleon's Grande Armee crossed the Neman River in an attempt to engage and defeat the Russian army. Napoleon hoped to compel Tsar Alexander I of Russia to cease trading with British merchants through proxies in an effort to pressure the United Kingdom to sue for peace. The official political aim of the campaign was to liberate Poland from the threat of Russia. Napoleon named the campaign the Second Polish War to curry favour with the Poles and provide a political pretence for his actions. The Grande Armee was a very large force, numbering nearly half a million men from several different nations. Through a series of long marches Napoleon pushed the army rapidly through Western Russia in an attempt to bring the Russian army to battle, winning a number of minor engagements and a major battle at Smolensk in August. Napoleon hoped the battle would mean an end of the march into Russia, but the Russian army slipped away from the engagement and continued to retreat into Russia, while leaving Smolensk to burn. Plans Napoleon had made to quarter at Smolensk were abandoned, and he pressed his army on after the Russians. The battles continued, but once the winter set in Napoleon's army was facing insurmountable odds that left it effectively shattered beyond repair. Napoleon fled, it is said, dressed as a woman, and the army left to it's sad and miserable fate. Only around 27,000 were able to return after a mere six months of the Russian campaign. The campaign was a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars. The reputation of Napoleon was severely shaken, and French hegemony in Europe was dramatically weakened. The Grande Armee, made up of French and allied invasion forces, was reduced to a fraction of its initial strength. These events triggered a major shift in European politics. France's ally Prussia, soon followed by Austria, broke their alliance with France and switched camps. This triggered the War of the Sixth Coalition. The Cuirassiers Heavy Cavalry Regiments used the largest men in France, recruited to serve in the greatest and noblest cavalry France has ever had. They fought with distinction at their last great conflict at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, and most of the Cuirassiers swords in England very likely came from that field of conflict, after the battle, as trophies of war. However, this sword was one of the few that were allowed to remain in the elite cuirassier corps after Waterloo, serving King Loius XVIIIth both before Napoleon's 100 days, and after his crushing defeat by Wellington at Waterloo. In fact one can see it has been issued, re-issued and even re-inspected by Capt. Louis Balaran, at least twice times with numerous serial numbers and inspection stamps stamped and struck out in its working life from 1806. Every warrior that has ever entered service for his country sought trophies. The Mycenae from a fallen Trojan, the Roman from a fallen Gaul, the GI from a fallen Japanese, the tradition stretches back thousands of years, and will continue as long as man serves his country in battle. In the 1st century AD the Roman Poet Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis Juvenal wrote; "Man thirsts more for glory than virtue. The armour of an enemy, his broken helmet, the flag ripped from a conquered trireme, are treasures valued beyond all human riches. It is to obtain these tokens of glory that Generals, be they Roman, Greek or barbarian, brave a thousand perils and endure a thousand exertions". A truly magnificent Napoleonic sword in superb condition for it's age. The largest sword of its kind that was ever made or used by the world's greatest cavalry regiments. The cuirassiers were the greatest of all France's cavalry, allowing only the strongest men of over 6 feet in height into its ranks. The French Cuirassiers were at their very peak in 1815, and never again regained the wonder and glory that they truly deserved at that time. To face a regiment of, say, 600 charging steeds bearing down upon you mounted with armoured giants, brandishing the mightiest of swords that could pierce the strongest breast armour, much have been, quite simply, terrifying. The brass basket guard on this sword is first class, the blade is double fullered and absolutely as crisp as one could hope for. Made in the early Napoleonic Wars period. Just a basic few of the battles this would have been used at such as Friedland in 1807, in 1812 and beyond 1812: Borodino and Moscow, Ostrowno, and Winkowo 1813: Reichenbach and Dresden, Leipzig and Hanau 1814: La Rothiere, Rosnay, Champaubert, Vauchamps, Athies, La Fere-Champenoise and Paris 1815: Quatre-Bras and Waterloo. The blade has fabulous steel bright colour, and hilt has fabulous patina. Overall 45.75 inches long in its scabbard, the spear pointed blade is 37.5 inches long. Just old staining to the scabbard steel. The French Elite Cuirassier Sword is surely one of the most impressive Heavy Cavalry swords ever made, being of incredible size quality and stature. Used in the great campaigns of Napoleon by the Elite Grande Armee Cavalry, from Austria through the Russian Campaign, into the Peninsular War and finally the The Battle of Waterloo. All the Cuirassier were front line regiments, none ever utilized as Militia. With steel combat scabbard, multi fullered blade, brass 4 bar hilt with wire bound leather grip. Circa 1806. The blade is exactly as it should be, and bearing the matching Atelier Paris and Versailles stamp of 1806. Leather grip re-covered some time long past. Excellent condition hilt, and blade, later scabbard

Nation : Dutch
Local Price : £2,450

A Fine Dutch Walloon Sword of the Amsterdam Town Guard dating to circa 1650. An elegant sword of the distinctive “Walloon” type made for the Amsterdam Town Guard in the mid-17 th century. The sword is in fine condition with the hilt retaining much of its original browned finish. The hilt is typically formed from a bold quillon block with a scrolled wrist guard to the rear, and knucklebow to the front, swollen in diamond form at the middle, and fixed to the pommel with a screw through its flattened angled terminal. The flattened terminal of the curled wrist guard has a florette punched into the centre of one side. To the sides the hilt is mounted with asymmetrical side rings of crescent section each filled with a plate pierced with a pattern of eight-pointed stars and more numerous smaller circles. The quality hilt type, of well made rounded bars, represents the fruition of European “Infantry” hilt design with plated side rings that started in more rudimentary and munitions grade forms in the late 16th century. The grip is of wood, slightly baluster in profile, attractively bound with alternating lengths of braided iron wire and with “Turks Heads” top and bottom. The bottom of the grip typically sits on top of a raised base forged from the block. To the inside, a thumb ring is attached to the upper outer edge of the smaller guard plate and loops over the inside of the plate to attach to the raised base of the block. The pommel is of slightly flattened ovoid form with integral button on top and flared neck beneath. The blade is of usual form, long, double-edged, of lenticular section, tapering and with a stretched oval shaped fuller on each side, commencing a short distance from the hilt, extending for 7.5 inches (19 cm) after which a running wolf mark, most likely the mark of a Solingen based smith, is incised on both sides. Inside the fuller, various spaced capital letters bordered with quatrefoils of dots, form the word “S A H A G V M”, which had numerous manifestations. On one side, between the hilt and the start of the fuller, the stamp of Amsterdam, a crown with a triple “X” mark below is present. The blade is just over 36 inches (92 cm) long and overall the sword is 42.5 inches (108 cm) long. These swords were made for the Amsterdam Town Guard. At the time, Amsterdam was a great trading centre for the widest variety of commodities and manufactured goods, including arms. The arms dealers in Amsterdam provided the demand for onward shipment at home and abroad, and presumably England in the Civil War period, particularly for the Royalist side. Feasibly many of these swords were also made for export. The swords may have been made in Amsterdam by smiths who migrated from Solingen during the 30 Years War period. Dutch Walloons may have influenced the development of the English style of Walloon sword at the time. The French captured a large number of these swords in 1672-73 in the Netherlands, and as a result introduced the “Epee Wallone” in the French army and thereafter supplied them to some of their own soldiers. This sword is a particularly good example. Often the sprung plates are damaged or even missing on surviving swords. This example is in fine undamaged condition. --> --> Gallery

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : $2450.00

RARE DUTCH/SPANISH BROADSWORD C.1650. Bilbo form hilt with large double shell guard, recurved cross guard and rounded knuckle bow. Slightly flattened olive form pommel. Wire wrapped grip. The 37 1/8" broad blade is inscribed with PUGNO PRO PATRIA each side with the Catholic cross and orb mark. The ricasso is struck with a maker's mark on one side. Dark patina with scattered light to medium pitting, a few areas a little heavier, strictly consistent with its age and use. Grip excellent. The Southern Netherlands were under Spanish Hapsburg rule. The motto Pugno, pro Patria is the motto of the Rotterdam Admiralty. It also is inscribed over the gate to the Berg in Leiden. Both are in South Holland and this weapon is a horseman's broadsword for use with armor against an armored opponent, made under Spanish rule in the Spanish taste.

Nation : British
Local Price : £2,450.00

C1820’s Brace Of English, Claborough Lincoln 32 Bore Flintlock Overcoat Pistols With Turn Off Octagonal Barrels & Concealed Triggers. Sn 21019 -. 21019 Peter Claborough was an English gunsmith with premises at The High Street Lincoln between 1821 and 1828. Jane Claborough is recorded as operating at the same premises C1840. Peter's Brother Joseph Claborough operated as a gunsmith at various addresses in Birmingham between 1868 & 1902. This is an excellent pair of flintlock overcoat pistols by Claborough made at his premises in Lincoln. The pistols are each 7 ½” overall length with 2 ½” screw off octagonal barrels. The barrel’s smooth bores have just light staining consistent with age. The steel actions are both engraved by the maker 'Clabrough Lincoln' and have Martial banners and arms and foliate devices. They have ‘dog tooth’ engraved box lock actions with side mounted ‘v’ shaped rain proof pans, roller bearing frizzen springs, sliding safeties and folding concealed triggers. The actions work crisply. The pistols have English proof /inspection marks on the underside of the frames and barrels. The bag shaped wood grips with chequered panels, inlaid void diamond shaped white metal escutcheons and white metal Lion’s head butt caps are excellent & undamaged. The price includes UK delivery. NB As antique flintlock pistols no licence is required to own them in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 21019 (drawers office)

Nation : British
Local Price : £2,450.00

**RARE**NAPOLEONIC WARS**1760 Dated Georgian British Edge Enfield Tower Pattern 1756 / 81 Land Service .650 Carbine Calibre Flintlock Heavy Dragoon Pistol Regiment Marked To The Kings Dragoon Guards With Stock Refurbished To Mint By The Royal Armouries. -. 23484:57 This is an original rare to find British Enfield Tower Pattern 1756 / 81 Land Service .650 Carbine Calibre Flintlock Heavy Dragoon Pistol. A previous owner commissioned the Royal Armouries at Leeds to refurbish the Walnut stock of this pistol and as would be expected the stock of this pistol is now in near mint condition (see page 134 of British Cavalry Carbines & Pistols Of The Napoleonic Era by Chisnall & Davies). The pistol has regulation brass fittings, including trigger guard with extended tang, ram rod flutes, stock plate & cudgel butt. It has a heavy military cock fitted with flint & wood ram rod with brass end cap. The pistol measures 19” overall with a 11 ¾” round steel barrel. The barrel has Georgian proofs. The smooth bore has staining and residue consistent with age and use,. The action works crisply. The lock plate is signed by the maker ‘Edge’ (Most Likely Richard of Wednesbury Staffordshire, a gunmaker recorded as working in 1757, see page 95 of English Gunmakers by Bailey & Nie) above ‘1760’ date. The lock plate also has Kings Crown GR (George Rex) together with ordnance inspection mark. The top of the barrel is inscribed ‘K.D Guards’ to the King’s Dragoon Guards Regiment (The King’s Dragoon Guards Regiment was formed in 1685 as The Queen’s Regiment of Horse, named in honour of Queen Mary, consort of King James II. It was renamed The King’s Own Regiment of Horse in 1714 in honour of George I. The regiment attained the title 1st The King’s Dragoon Guards in 1751. The Dragoon Guards served as shock troops during the battle of Waterloo 1815). The price for this excellent rare to find Napoleonic wars era flintlock to a Regiment that fought at the battle of Waterloo and worthy of further research regarding the maker includes UK delivery. NB As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn Sn 23484:57

Nation : British
Local Price : £2,425.00

RESERVED RESERVED **MINT BORE**C1830 William IV British Board Of Ordnance Short Sea Service.577 Regulation Calibre Flintlock Pistol With Cudgel Butt Captive Ram Rod & Belt Bar. Sn 19372:2 -. Sn 19372:2 This is an excellent original Short Sea Service flintlock pistol. It is 15 ½” overall length with a 9” barrel which is .577 Regulation Calibre. The Walnut stock has regulation brass furniture & has just the bumps & bruises to be expected with age and service use. The wood is impressed with inspection marks and ‘BO with Broad Arrow’ Board Of Ordnance mark. It has its original captive steel ram rod & belt bar. The belt bar has a crown ordnance mark. The barrel has proof marks. The barrel’s smooth bore is near mint clean and bright. The lock plate is marked Crown WR (William IV Rex 1830-1837) and inspection mark. The action functions crisply. The barrel and action have been re-blued to a high standard at some point in its life. As an antique flintlock pistol no licence is required to own this item in the UK if retained as part of a display or collection. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19372:2.

Nation : British
Local Price : $2400.00

ENGLISH INFANTRY SWORD C.1750-68. Neumann 19.S and type called the 1751 pattern. Brass hilt with heart shaped guard with two side bars and flat down turned quillon. Spirally fluted brass grip with olive form pommel stamped with O over 11. 24 1/8" narrow back fullered blade unmarked but for a 26 in individually struck numerals on the left side which may be a US surcharge from the Revolution or possibly even the French and Indian War. Excellent for the period throughout with smooth crisp blade and good patina to the hilt. Very superior example of a type known to have been used in the Revolution by both sides and now very seldom on the collectors market. When examples rarely do show up, they invariably are English militia marked, precluding North American service.

Nation : British
Local Price : £2,400

An English Silver Hilted Small Sword by William Kinman of London Hallmarked for 1768 / 1769. An exceptional pierced dish hilted smallsword by the renowned 18th century London silversmith and cutler William Kinman, date-stamped for 1768 / 1769. The hallmarks are of small type stamped into the Pas D’Ane rings and consist of the maker’s mark of “W K” in raised relief inside a depressed irregular panel with a pellet between the letters, the lion passant mark, crowned leopard’s head assay mark and date stamp. Kinman’s work, together with a few of his contemporaries, represents the highest standard of English silver craftsmanship of the time as is to be seen in the hilt of this sword. The dish guard, pommel and ricasso are pierced and engraved with exquisitely detailed foliate scrolls formed within diagonally spaced panels, the sides of which emulate waving tendrils. The delicacy of the interior of the dish guard is supported by a strengthening of the rim which is decorated with floral designs front and back with gadrooned engraving to the sides, which is repeated on the knuckle bow and quillons. The baluster shaped wooden grip is of rounded rectangular section diagonally bound with silver strip interspaced with a double length of plain wire with thinner twists on each side, mounted with silver cap terminals top and bottom engraved with floral designs. The hilt is as much an example of the high standards of design and execution required of the 18th century London silversmith as it is as an effective weapon maker. Silver hilted small swords were fashionable attire for 18th century gentlemen. Mostly worn for effect as a show of wealth and taste, someone wearing such a sword was also announcing to the world that he could use it, and was at risk of being invited to do so. Despite the stylish and delicate appearance of these swords they were formidable dueling weapons. The triangular section, stiff, robust, hollow ground bright blade retains its engraved decoration on both sides at the forte including panels of foliage and strapwork on each side, with stands of arms inside ovals between, indicating that the sword originally belonged to a military officer. The sword is in fine condition overall. There are no losses or repairs to the hilt which has maintained its original pleasing outline. The blade is 32 inches (just over 81 cm) long and overall the sword is 38.5 inches (98 cm) long. William Kinman was one of the most influential and preeminent makers of silver hilted swords working in London in the third quarter of the 18th century. He made swords for the London social and military elites. He was a leading member of the Founders’ Company of London and served in all the major offices of the guild including Master. Kinman was born in 1728 and was sworn free of the Founders’ Company in 1750, when presumably he started to make silver hilted swords under his own name and was admitted to livery in 1757. Kinman entered his first mark at Goldsmiths’ Hall in 1759 (Grimwade 1990 reference 3210) which is his mark on this sword. William Kinman was at his most prominent in the earlier part of his career, when this sword was made, later becoming bankrupt due to the failure of a founding business he was involved in. For contemporary silver hilted swords by William Kinman and other notable London makers see Leslie Southwick, “London Silver-Hilted Swords”, Royal Armouries, 2001. And for further information on Kinman’s life of see pages 159 and 160. --> --> Gallery

Nation : Indian
Local Price : $2400.00

VERY RARE MEDIEVAL INDIAN BROADSWORD KHANDA. 15th century. Complex and intricate forged iron construction. The hilt with large built up flanged terminal, probably serving as a mace. Dimpled iron grip seated in V shaped guard which develops to two broad spiked edge ribs which sandwich the first, near half of the blade and serves as a grip for a blow from the pommel. The blade is thin and very flexible, as found on some patas. Thus, the base encasement serves to parry an attack while the balance of the blade remains supple to administer blows by a technique which, in our experience, is no longer clear. This is one of just five examples known to us. Two are in Museums (the British Museum and Bern Historical Museum) and two in private hands. This example is typically heavily rusted with some losses. Exceptionally early and rare.

Nation : American
Local Price : £2395.00

A Beautiful Late 18th Century Sikh Empire Prince's or High Status Noble's Lahore Tulwar, Gold Inlaid Koftgari Hilt & Finest Wootz Damascus Steel Blade. Returned From a Museum Grade Blade Conservation. The hilt is covered in pure gold koftgari decor, as a symbol of the owner's rank and status. A superb blade just returned from specialist cleaning and etching to reveal the Damascus steel patterning. Gold decorated steel Lahore hilt decorated with stunning design with matching pommel disc. Strong and powerful blade of substance. There are clear indications that this particular hilt is of Punjab manufacture: the fat vase shape of the grip section, the very slightly forward angle of the lotus head quillons and the beautiful gold koftgari. The Tulwar had historically been the quintessential combat sword used by Sikhs as their sacred kirpan due to its superior handling while mounted on horseback. With a curved blade optimized for cutting and slashing with sweeping cuts delivered from the shoulder by a horseman the curved blade of the tulwar could strike repeated blows without the danger of the blade getting stuck in bone or armour. It allowed for fierce slashing on all sides cutting through enemy formations while mounted on horseback. This tulwar has a curved blade of approximately 72cm in length with a graduating blade where it eventually begins its taper to the point. With its curved blade the point of the sword cannot be very effectively used for thrusting and the Tulwars defensive capabilities are limited. In this circumstance defence was taken up by using the shield (Dhal) in tandem with the Tulwar as an integral duo on the battlefield. The blade was firmly attached to the hilt of the Tulwar commonly using a heated paste of lac or red dye from the papal tree which when it hardened provided a solid and effective adhesive between the two parts of the sword. The hilt of the Tulwar has a button on top and a circular dished pommel disk {without domed pommel cap or knuckle bow} featuring the koftgari inlaid design patterns of flowers, in pure hammered gold inlaid into the traditional steel hilt of the Sixh tulwar. The grip of the Tulwar below the pommel disk narrows at the top and bottom while bulging out in the middle. The crossguard between the grip and the blade features two short but very thick rounded domed quillions. The index finger could be wrapped around a quillion rather than the grip providing the swordsman with extra maneuverability of the sword. Some Tulwars feature a knuckle guard extending from the quillion to the pommel disk, while others do not, both styles of Tulwars were commonly used by Sikhs. This sword once had a knuckle guard, but removed likely by the prince owner for comfort . Guru Hargobind, the 6th Sikh Guru is said to have always carried two Tulwars representing his temporal and spiritual authority. They both had gold onlaid hilts.

Nation : German
Local Price : $2385.00

GERMAN OFFICER'S SWORD. Bavarian, late 18th century of rapier proportions with 32 1/8" diamond section blade decorated with the owner's initials and mystical symbols. Iron hilt with straight quillons and boat form guard. Copper wire wrapped grip. Fighting proportion, dating to the Napoleonic Wars. From the collection of the Counts von Geich at Schloss Thurnau, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany.

Nation : British
Local Price : £2,350

A 1798 Pattern Scottish Highland Infantry Officers’ Sword with Gilt Copper Hilt. An example of the distinctive basket hilted sword introduced for Scottish Infantry officers in Highland Regiments in 1798. It was replaced by the regulation steel basket hilt 1828 pattern three decades later. The sword type was used throughout the Napoleonic War period. This sword has most of its gilt covering to the bronze hilt still in place. The hilts of these swords were most usually made of gilt copper, bronze or brass. The hilt of this sword is of gilt bronze. The basket guard is made of rounded bars and flattened plates in the usual manner with forward loop guards and a swollen solid wrist guard terminal to the rear quillon. The upper terminals of the guard arms are fixed onto a ring inside which the stem of the mushroom shaped pommel is fitted. The pommel is dome-shaped with a large separate waisted and domed pommel button on top from which four sets of decorative grooves flanked by narrower lines radiate to the pommel edge. The double-edged gently tapering blade is 32.75 inches (83 cm) long. Typically it is of lenticular section with a short ricasso. A central fuller commences a short distance from the hilt on each side and is 8 inches (20 cm) long. The blade is unmarked and probably a German import which was the norm for this sword type and most probably of Solingen manufacture. The grip is of spirally grooved wood covered with shagreen held in place with thin ropes of twisted copper wire flanked with plainer thinner wire now coloured with age. It is mounted with gilt bronze ferrules top and bottom which are incised with decorative lines. The materials used for 1798 pattern hilts were less robust than iron and as a result were more susceptible to damage. Many surviving and published examples have bars missing, are out of shape and are often with repairs. This sword is a fine example without any such problems. The blade has a few small patches of blackened age-related staining in places and the hilt has kept its shape without damage or repairs as can be seen in the photos. For other examples of the 1798 type see: Harvey J S Withers, “The Scottish Sword 1600-1945”, Paladin Press, 2009, pages 13 to 151 and Cyril Mazansky, “British Basket-Hilted Swords”, Boydell Press, 2005, pages 131 to 133. --> --> Gallery

Nation : British
Local Price : £2,350

An English Dish Hilted Rapier dating to the Second Quarter of the 17th century. An English Rapier dating to circa 1625 to 1650. This is a long bladed weapon most likely made for dueling rather than generalist or military use. The hilt is intricately chiselled with floral and circular features. The prominent dish guard is forged in one piece from thinly beaten iron with an upturned rim. It is finely chiselled and bossed with eight overlapping grooved circles enhanced with floral sprays on the insides which are accentuated with rows of pierced dots. The rim has the appearance of eight crescents which are the tops of the circle designs. The centre of the dish is chiselled as a multi-petaled rosette pierced in the middle with the tang aperture. The rectangular section quillon block is decorated in the same manner as the dish. Front and back quillons emanate from the block and bifurcate into two branches on each side, each branch turning outwards and backwards. Thus the quillon assembly forms a four part cradle which supports and strengthens the dish guard from the inside. The quillons are decorated with striated lines and terminate in broad flattened knops chiselled with leafy patterns similar to those on the dish guard. From the front a slender knuckle bow emanates from between the bifurcated quillon arms and rises upwards in a “D” shape to terminate at an angle which is pierced and secured to the pommel by a screw. The bow is decorated with striations similar to those on the quillons and is markedly swollen half way along with a double knop same as those mounted on the quillon terminals. The solid globular pommel has an integral waisted neck beneath and raised button on top. It is decorated with chiselled overlapping circles and foliate designs same as those on the dish guard. The grip is of baluster shaped rounded square cross section with a vertical groove on each side. It is spirally bound with alternating steel and brass twisted wire, two ropes of steel for each one of brass. Woven steel rope “Turks’ Heads” are mounted top and bottom of the grip. The stiff blade is of tapering slightly flattened diamond section and just over 40 inches (just over 101 cm) long. It a short ricasso from which a deep fuller is cut extending for 9.5 inches (24 cm) along each side. The fuller on one side is stamped in capital letters with: SINAL ES EL CAVISCO DE BOOY and on the reverse: CLEMENTE BONIM EN ALAMANIA, the words on both sides interspaced with patterns of dots. The phrases seem to be in Latin and are not yet precisely translated, but such inscriptions tend to follow a standard pattern. The first phrase would state something like “I was made by”, whilst the second would say who did make the blade, in this case Clemente Bonim, who made the blade in Germany (en Alamania). Clearly the blade is a German import into England. Blademaking in England was a small industry and not well established at this time. Most blades were imported from German blade making centres of which Solingen was the most important. The rapier retains an even blackened dense russet patination all over. The hilt retains its pleasing original profile. The overall length of the rapier is just over 47 inches (119 cm). English rapiers of this date exhibit a common form and style, however, there are many variations under this umbrella. Many are seemingly unique like our example discussed here. For different styles of English rapiers see Stuart C Mowbray, “British Military Swords”, 2013, Andrew Mowbray Publishers, Volume One, 1600 to 1660, pages 254 to 281. --> --> Gallery

Nation : British
Local Price : £2,350

A Late 17th Century English Plug Bayonet for an Officer with Fire Gilt Mounts. A fine English Plug Bayonet for an Army Officer dating to circa 1690 to 1700. Plug bayonets were used by the British military after the middle years of the 17th century until they were replaced with the socket bayonet in the early 18th century. The figured hardwood grip is of circular section tapering towards the pommel and has the characteristic swelling at the base turned with sets of decorative grooves around the circumference above, midway and below. A brass ferrule at the base separates the wooden grip from the cross guard. This is also decorated with a pattern of horizontal circular grooves. The cross has a thick oval shaped block with faceted edge and horizontal quillons. The tapering brass pommel sleeve is also decorated with horizontal grooves. Each quillon terminal and the pommel top consists of a helmeted warrior’s head. The mounts retain most of their original gilding. The particular feature of helmeted heads forming pommel caps and / or quillon tips was noted by Harold Peterson as an “English pattern that seems to have been very popular during the very late 17th century, and possibly the opening years of the next century” which “boasted pommels and quillon terminals in the form of helmeted heads”. A survey of plug bayonets by R.D.C Evans devotes a section to English plug bayonets and notes that those with helmeted heads are English and illustrates several bayonets of this type. The slightly curved single edged blade is of robust manufacture. It has a pronounced fuller which extends underneath the spine to the tip. Near the hilt the blade maker’s mark “ANDRIA FARARA” is present on both sides indicating that the blade is of German, probably Solingen, manufacture. It has been adapted from an obsolete heavy sabre blade. The blade is double edged for two fifths of its length towards the tip. The ricasso consists of a blunt edge on the cutting side near the hilt which has a short fuller running along side after which the sharp working edge commences. The blade length is just over 13.75 inches (35 cm) and overall the bayonet is 20.25 inches long (51.5 cm). Army officers wore plug bayonets. A portrait of Captain Francis Hawley of the 1st Foot Guards in 1685 shows the Captain wearing a plug bayonet which has a plain wooden hardwood hilt mounted with brass. Acknowledgements: Peter Finer Ltd, 2003 Catalogue, item 30 “A Fine English Plug Bayonet for an Army Officer circa 1690”. The bayonet is in fine condition overall. The hardwood grip exhibits a rich dark patina. The blade has mottled blackened patches in places. --> --> Gallery

Nation : British
Local Price : £2,350

An English Silver Hilted Small Sword with Boat Shell Guard by George Fayle of London Hallmarked for 1760 / 1761. A fine English silver hilted smallsword by the London silversmith George Fayle mounted with a boat shell guard dating to the middle of 18th century. The boat shell was one of the most robust guard designs adopted by the London small sword makers. This example is of solid form with boldly and finely executed gadrooning to the pommel, shell brim, knuckle bow, quillon terminals and ricasso. George Fayle was a prominent silver hilt maker and sword cutler in London born in 1734 in Lancashire and recorded in the City of London from 1747 until his death in 1786. The full suite of hallmark stamps are on the pas d’ane rings comprised of the leopard’s head assay mark and the incomplete Royal lion passant mark of purity to the sterling standard for which only the rear end of the lion is visible. The maker’s mark is comprised of the letters “G F” with a star between in raised relief inside a depressed rectangle. The date mark is the stylised letter “E” for 1760 / 1761. The maker’s mark is repeated underneath the hilt where it is stamped near the back edge of the blade and at the other side the lion passant partly obscured by the blade shoulder. The baluster shaped wooden grip is of rounded rectangular section diagonally bound with silver strip interspaced with a twisted roped wire flanked by thinner roped wires on each side. The grip is mounted with silver cap terminals top and bottom engraved with gadrooning. The sword is as much an example of the high standards of design and execution required of the 18th century London silversmith as it is as an effective weapon. The hollow ground triangular section blade is sharply tapering and in fine condition with minor blemishes and crisp engraving of a stand of arms in an oval, plus foliage and strapwork in panels at the forte. The blade is 31.5 inches long or 80 cm. The overall length is 37.75 inches or 96 cm. Silver hilted small swords were fashionable attire for 18th century gentlemen. Mostly worn for effect as a show of wealth and taste, someone wearing such a sword was also announcing to the world that he could use it, and was at risk of being invited to do so. Despite the stylish and delicate appearance of these swords they were formidable dueling weapons. For further reading on George Fayle see Leslie Southwick, “London Silver-Hilted Swords”, Royal Armouries, 2001, pages 105 and 106. For an example of his work see Plate 68. --> --> Gallery

Nation : British
Local Price : $2350.00

MASSIVE ENGLISH HEAVY CAVALRY BACKSWORD C.1750. So-called Irish Hilt variation, Neumann 265.S. Iron basket hilt of heavy flattened bars forming a cross with additional vertical to the right and a cross in an oval to the back. The panels flank a solid oval conjoining its vertical bars. Fluted domed pommel with large button. Wire wrapped black leather grip. 38 3/8” broad fullered single-edged blade. Hilt shows uniform chocolate brown patina, probably turned from blue. Grip excellent. Blade with mottled gray patina. These were associated with the 6 th Inniskilling Dragoon Guards, so named in 1751, which served in the British Army. They distinguished themselves at the Charge of the Union Brigade at Waterloo.

Nation : British
Local Price : $2,295.00

English Silver Hilt Smallsword, Mid 18th C. Featuring cast and chased silver hilt with symmetrical double shell guard, pas d’ane, single reverse quillon with scroll finial, and knuckle bow with London hallmarks and maker’s initals “np”(?) joining the spherical pommel. The decoration depicts human profile busts on the pommel, quillon block, and center of the shell guard; the latter also depicting mythical beasts, including one with female head and breasts with the lower body that of a lion. Grip with twisted silver wire wrap (shallow dents) and silver ferrules top and bottom. Hollow-ground 30 1/2” blade of triangular-section with full length central fuller; inlaid brass mark on the forte (lightly pitted). Overall length 36 3/4”

Nation : Confederate
Local Price : $2,295.00

Rare Confederate Froelich Artillery Short Sword. All Confederate-made swords are relatively rare, but perhaps one of the rarest is the foot artillery short sword made by Louis Froelich of Wilmington, NC and later Kenansville, NC. It would appear that the artillery sword was one of his earliest pieces, as the State of North Carolina contracted for 200 foot artillery swords in 1861 and it is known that the ordnance office in Raleigh paid $12 each for 151 of these between December 1861 and March, 1862. In Wilmington the company was known as the Wilmington Sword Factory or the Confederate Arms Factory, but in September, 1862 Froelich bought a 2.5 acre tract in Kenansville, NC and the new factory became known as the Confederate States Armory, where most of their wartime production occurred. They produced a wide array of products from buttons, knapsacks, and accouterments, to all types of edged weapons, including swords and surgical instruments. They are perhaps best known for their cavalry sabers, of which they provided over 11,000 to the Confederacy. The quality of their products was generally better than other Confederate-made items. The example offered here is of simple form with cast one-piece brass hilt comprising guard, scaled grip, and pommel. Double-edged 18 1/4″ blade of gladius form with unstopped fuller on each side. It is completely unmarked and identified mostly from its distinctive cross guard. Like almost all foot artillery short swords of the period it was fashioned after the French model which was a modern recreation of the ancient Roman gladius. When adopted by the French, these were originally intended to kill or maim charging cavalry horses, but such use during the Civil War was rarely practical so these stout weapons were largely used to clear brush and help with setting up the artillery batteries. As such, the blade of this example shows much use with numerous deep edge nicks and the tip is worn. The piece is uncleaned and the high copper content brass hilt show a dark patina with some lighter patches. Blade with dark rust patina. Most Confederate swords show considerable wear and use, as is the case with this very rare example. No scabbard. Overall length 23 1/2″.

Nation : -
Local Price : £2295.00

Williamite Walloon Hilted Officers Sword, very fine. Ref 9114. A Very Fine Williamite Walloon Hilted Officer’s Sword. 43” overall, 36” earlier flattened diamond section hollow ground blade, characteristic gilt bronze hilt, the solid cast oval side guards decorated with scrolls & classical figures of warriors to the underside & inside, upturned quillon, D shaped knuckle guard decorated with a Roman bust at the mid point, two short supporting side bars, spherical pommel decorated to match, gilt brass wire bound grip with Turk’s heads. Sword 1685-1710, blade circa 1620. Very fine Anglo-Dutch sword in good condition, very fine hollow ground blade probably German fitted to later hilt.

Nation : British
Local Price : £2295.00

A Most Scarce Antique Ching Dynasty Chinese Shuāngjiàn (雙劍). A Twin-Sword Jian, Late 18th Early 19th century. Near Identical to Admiral Sir James Hanway Plumbridge's Sword in the National Maritime Museum Collection. And The Metropolitan In New York. A 19th century Chinese especially large sized double sword (Shuang Jian) with green, giant rayskin scabbard, and elaborate brass mounts, The cast brass mounted hilts are of classic form with zoomorphic guards depicting the taotie (饕餮), a monster from Chinese folklore that was so voracious that it devoured even its own lower jaw. This is quite like kirtimukha of the Hindu cultural sphere, and there is probably an ancient relationship between the two. The rendering of the faces is detailed, their presence strong, unlike very similar guards on most late Qing duanjian that lack detail and look weak. A most rare sword arrangement where each sword has a rounded outer and a flat inner side hilt system, of two swords that fit back to back and parallel together, and are simultaneously worn in a single scabbard. The blades were designed to be used in pairs, one in each hand. During the Qing Dynasty, these were not just combat weapons but also popular symbols of high status. Many Jian were brought back to England by the earliest visitors to China, both before and after the Boxer rebellion. A similar piece was exhibited in the British Museum, Chinese weapons and armour, 15th of December 1994 to the 15th of January 1995. A Chinese jian double or twin sword, with two double edged blades retained in a single scabbard. Principle sword with a engraved brass mounts, the bats and longevity symbols on the brass mounts form the pun fúshòu (福壽), meaning a long and happy life, and a lined darkwood grip, the secondary sword has an identical matching hilt with buffalo horn grip, and both are simultaneously retained in a superb single giant rayskin covered scabbard, with two interior slots, one for each blade, with typical stylized brass mounts, typically decorated with a traditional, intricate, bat and seal design, fúshòu (福壽). The stylized longevity symbol called shòu (壽) surrounded by bats, fú (蝠) Each sword has a double edged blade. Overall with stunning original patination, this would be a Chinese antique sword, of the larger size than usual, that would likely be impossible to improve upon. Likely brought back to England as a souvenir of the Opium War period to the Boxer Rebellion. Truly original, antique, Chinese weapons are very scarce indeed, as historically, few swords were ever brought back from China. Porcelain and silk were far more popular and preferable souvenirs and exports for Europeans, and in China, in the mid 20th century, nearly all the surviving antique edged weapons were melted down and destroyed in the era of Mao, under Chairman Mao's Cultural Revolutionary instructions, in order to create new steel. A fabulous example that has breathtaking natural age patina. Effectively, in wondrous condition for its age. A near identical sword {but withy a single blade} was once belonging to Admiral Sir James Hanway. His family believed he wore it as a midshipman at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. It is on display in the National Maritime Museum, exhibit number; WPN1157. Described as follows Chinese sword, which belonged to Admiral Sir James Hanway Plumbridge (1787-1863). Description of the admirals sword; The hilt of the sword consists of a gilt pommel and crosspiece with very short down-turned quillons, and a fluted brown grip. The hilt is ornamented with a design of bats, which are a symbol of good luck. The steel blade is straight and double-edged. The point of the blade has evidently been broken off; it is about an inch too short for the scabbard and is rather roughly ground. The wooden scabbard is covered with lacquered paper actually tortoishell, and has four gilt lockets and a chape, which is ornamented with a design of bats. The two middle lockets are fitted with loops. This sword was offered to the National Maritime Museum as the sword which was worn by Admiral Sir James Hanway Plumbridge when he was a Midshipman at Trafalgar. It is inconceivable that he wore a Chinese weapon at Trafalgar. He probably obtained the sword during one of his three commissions in the East Indies. Admiral Sir James Hanway Plumbridge (1787-1863) entered the Royal Navy on the 6th September 1799 and was a Midshipman in HMS 'Leda' in the expedition to Egypt in 1801. At Trafalgar he was acting 6th Lieutenant in HMS 'Defence', and on the 20th August 1806 he was confirmed in rank. See photo 10 in the gallery, it shows the admiral's identical Jian sword on display in the National Maritime Museum, the photo is sadly of poor quality The two paintings in the gallery are original Chinese gouache of a seated Ching Emperor, and his sword bearer, holding the very same type of Jian sword with green scabbard. The antique Chinese jian is a straight, double-edged sword used in China for over 2,500 years, with the earliest examples dating to the 7th century BC. We actually have some original, ancient jian museum pieces, from this era, acquired by us from the world renown Dove Collection. See them offered for sale within our website. It was a multi-purpose weapon, optimized for thrusting but also capable of cutting and slashing, and was a symbol of status. The design was effective and remained relatively consistent over long periods, with minor variations in length, weight, and balance. The jian's most defining feature is its straight, double-edged blade. While it could be used for both cutting and thrusting, it was often considered more optimized for thrusting than the single-edged dao (sabre). The jian was a symbol of power and status, wielded by the elite and sometimes carried as a symbol of authority. Its use dates back to the Spring and Autumn period, with some of the earliest specimens being the Sword of Goujian. Design variations: The length, balance, and weight of the jian varied significantly across different periods and purposes. It is a crucial tool in traditional Chinese martial arts training. Military use: It was a formidable weapon on the battlefield and, due to its length and reach, was sometimes used like a long spear to favour thrusting techniques. The jian is a significant symbol in Chinese culture and history, frequently appearing in films, historical reenactments, and museum exhibits. Antique jian are valuable as historical artifacts, collectibles, and striking decorative pieces. A comparable set is held in the Metropolitan Museum, accession number 36.25.1480a–c It weighs 2.2 lbs, overall length

Nation : British
Local Price : £2295.00

18th Century 1770's Hallmarked Silver Hilted American Revolutionary War Period Officer's Sword Used By Both American and British Officers. Made by William Kinman of London. A fabulously intricate pattern of hilt with a complex geometric piercing with arabesque scrolling and cut stone patterning. It is sometimes referred to as the Boulton pattern, named after Matthew Boulton a renown London silversmith of the 18th century. The grip has silver banding interspersed with a herringbone pattern twisted silver wire. William Kinman was a leading member of the Founders Company of London was born in 1728 and is recorded as a prominent silver hilt maker. He is recorded at 8 Snow Hill for the last time circa 1781, is recorded circa 1728-1808, [see L. Southwick 2001, pp. 159-160.]. The small sword or smallsword is a light one-handed sword designed for thrusting which evolved out of the longer and heavier rapier of the late Renaissance. The height of the small sword's popularity was between mid 17th and late 18th century. It is thought to have appeared in France and spread quickly across the rest of Europe. The small sword was the immediate predecessor of the French duelling sword (from which the épée developed) and its method of use—as typified in the works of such authors as Sieur de Liancour, Domenico Angelo, Monsieur J. Olivier, and Monsieur L'Abbat—developed into the techniques of the French classical school of fencing. Small swords were also used as status symbols and fashion accessories; for most of the 18th century anyone, civilian or military, and with gentlemanly status would have worn a small sword on a daily basis. The small sword could be a highly effective duelling weapon, and some systems for the use of the bayonet were developed using the method of the smallsword as their foundation, (including perhaps most notably, that of Alfred Hutton). Militarily, small swords continued to be used as a standard sidearm for infantry officers. In some branches with strong traditions, this practice continues to the modern day, albeit for ceremonial and formal dress only. The carrying of swords by officers in combat conditions was frequent in World War I and still saw some practice in World War II. The 1913 U.S. Army Manual of Bayonet Drill includes instructions for how to fight a man on foot with a small sword. Small swords are still featured on parade uniforms of some corps. As a rule, the blade of a small sword is comparatively short at around 0.6 to 0.85 metres (24 to 33 in), though some reach over 0.9 metres (35 in). It usually tapers to a sharp point but may lack a cutting edge. It is typically triangular in cross-section. This sword's blade is approx 33 inches long. I its working life the pierced oval guard has been damaged, re-affixed and repaired A sword by this maker with a very similar hilt is preserved in the Royal Armouries Leeds, IX.3782. See Southwick 2001, p. 290-1 pls. 75-7

Nation : German
Local Price : $2,295.00

Fine German Transitional Rapier/Smallsword, Late 17th/early 18th C. Brass hilt featuring symmetrical bilobate shell guard, decorative pas d’ane, and squared knucklebow. Oblong pommel with flattened sides, featuring grotesque masks and human figures in relief. Fine spiral grip wrap of twisted iron and brass wire with braided turks heads top and bottom. Hexagonal-section 28 1/4″ blade with ricasso marked with gilded Prussian Eagle and “BERLIN” on both sides, probably of the 18th C. The style of the knucklebow, pommel, and grip are typical of late 17th C transitional swords, but the shorter blade with gilt markings likely from the 18th C. Very attractive and fine quality sword with a beautiful rich patina to the brass. Overall length 35″.

Nation : British
Local Price : £2250.00

Superb Antique Indian Tulwar 17th to 18th Century Silver Decor Hilted Sword With Hybrid Wootz Damascus Shamshir Blade. It Has Just Returned From Expert Museum Grade Conservation, Polishing & Etching of The Blade To Reveal Its Stunning Pattern. A superb period sword, with a very good superb hybrid wootz Damascus shamshir steel blade. Hybrid Damascus wootz has a more open wood type running grain with larger patterns than plain wootz that has often small tight curls. Silver decorated iron Lahore hilt decorated with stunning design with matching lined cap pommel. Strong and powerful blade of substance. There are clear indications that this particular hilt is of Punjab manufacture: the fat vase shape of the grip section, the slightly forward angle of the quillons and the beautiful silver koftgari. For those familiar with fine Japanese blades, we notice just how incredibly similar hybrid Wootz can appear by comparison to the hamon and hada of some early Japanese tamahagane steel blades. In fact, the similarity is quite remarkable. A sword as popular within the Sikh Empire as the Mughal Empire. The hilt also known as tulwar comprises langets with lotus-head outlines, domed quillons, and a centrally swollen grip. A knuckle guard with a terminal that recurves toward the disc-pommel which has been attached with a pointed sunburst plaque, a decorative feature further fitted at its centre with a dome and lotus bud finial. Persian: شمشیر (type, which refers to a Persian or Iranian sword with a radical curve. The name is derived from the shamshīr, which means “lion’s claw or lions tale” in the Persian language – pointing towards the curve of the blade. These types of blades are normally used for slashing unarmored opponents either on foot or mounted; while the tip could be used for thrusting. In India, the term ‘Goliya’ (meaning circle) was used to describe these types of blades; referring to their curve. The Tulwar had historically been the quintessential combat sword used by Sikhs as their sacred kirpan due to its superior handling while mounted on horseback. With a curved blade optimized for cutting and slashing with sweeping cuts delivered from the shoulder by a horseman the curved blade of the tulwar could strike repeated blows without the danger of the blade getting stuck in bone or armour. It allowed for fierce slashing on all sides cutting through enemy formations while mounted on horseback. Emperor Aurangzeb was the last significant Mughal emperor of India. His reign lasted from 1658 to 1707. During this phase, the empire had reached its largest geographical expansion. Nevertheless it was during this time period that the first sign of decline of the great Moghul Empire was noticed. The reasons were many. The bureaucracy became corrupted and the army implemented outdated tactics and obsolete weaponry. The Moghul Empire was descended from Turko-Mongol, Rajputorigins. It reigned a significant part of the subcontinent of Asia from the initial part of the 16th century to the middle of the 19th century. When it was at the peak of its power, around the 18th century, it controlled a major part of the Asian subcontinent and portions of the current Afghanistan. To understand it's wealth and influence, in 1600 the Emperor Akbar had revenues from his empire of £17.5 million pounds per annum, and 200 years later, in 1800, the exchequer of the entire British Empire had revenues of just £16 million pounds. It has been asked, that, although he had the income per annum of around 500 billion pounds a year in today's value,but was he actually happy? Apparently,...yes, he was ecstatic. 31 inch blade measured across the curve. No scabbard

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : £2,250.00

A Slender Flintlock Pistol by Bennett of London.. A Slender Flintlock Pistol by Bennett of London. With silver inlaid Spanish barrel, struck with London proofs and inlaid with barrel smith golden poincons, profusely engraved steel tang fitted with rear sight, border engraved stepped, bevelled lock, signed ‘BENNETT’ and fitted with sliding safety catch, engraved with foliage throughout, cock decorated en suite, full-stocked in walnut with engraved steel mounts comprising, foliate engraved butt cap, trigger guard engraved with stands of arms on the bow and pineapple finial, turned ramrod pipes and original horn tipped ramrod. BENNETT John Apprenticed to father, John Bennett, Cit. & Cutler, 1758; free of Cutlers Co., 1765. Elected Master, 1779, 1793. Gazetted bankrupt, 1797. John Bennett the Elder was a sword cutler and silver-hilt maker, who registered his mark as a small-worker with Goldsmiths Co., 1761. The same mark appears on silver-mounted guns apparently made by son. John 2 appears to have worked first with father at 67 Thredneedle St., then as Bennett & Rolph, Sword Cutler. Goldsmiths & Jewellers, at the same address, 1778-81; finally on his own as Sword Cutler & Gunmaker, 1781-1803. Full address on cards was ‘At the Cross Daggers, No.67 Threadneedle Street opposite the North Gate of ye Royal Exchange’ but guns were often marked simply ‘Royal Exchange’. Succeeded by Elizabeth Bennett. Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA. Dimensions: Bore: 32 Bore Barrel Length: 8.25 Inches (21 cm) Overall Length: 13.5 Inches (34.30 cm)

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £2,250.00

**HIGH GRADE SMITH**WW2 Japanese Army Gunzoku (Military Civilian Employee) Officer’s Gendaito Hand Forged Katana Long Sword Smith Signed Tang ‘NOSHU JU MORITA KANE SHIGE KIN SAKU’ Scabbard With Leather Field Combat Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 23059 -. 23059 An original 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 “Gunzoku katana (army civilian employee) sword with hand forged (gendaito) blade signed by its maker, shoshin mei genuine signature NOSHU JU MORITA KANE SHIGE KIN SAKU see John Slough book of second war swordsmiths page No. 63 for oshigata and info on this man. Real name Morita Isamu born 1900 student of Mizuta Sei Jiro Kuni Shige. Won highest award in 1939 National exhibition rated 1 Million Yen, man making high grade gendaito. In very good old polish, few scratches. Saya wood with extra reinforcing brass strips under leather field service cover, in good condition for its age. Habaki brass with etched armoury storage number 282-180064 ? Tsuba is gunzoku civilian pattern mokko shape in brass (been gilt) with flower decoration complete with several seppa & o seppa. Tsuka (hilt) is gunzoku pattern (civilian) with later war shortages plastic imitation Same fish skin. Brown military ito wrap with 2 sets of menuki (rare). One standard gunto showa blossoms in gilt brass, other pair a spray of flowers & leaves in shakudo metal ? never seen this before. Finished off with rank tassel tied on hanging ring of scabbard (Lieutenant to Captain rank tassel). There is no hole to be fitted with sarute loop. Fuchi kashira are civilian (flowers) in brass, matching tsuba. A scarce pattern sword in untouched collectors condition”. In his illustrations Bill translates the signature on the tang. He describes the cutting edge as 67.5 cms & total length 88.5 cms. He also describes & measures other blade characteristics which can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23059

Nation : Turkish
Local Price : $2250.00

OTTOMAN TURKISH FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS, C.1800. 21 ½” length. Mediterranean walnut full stock with dropped comb and circular section wrist terminating in a scroll. Stock inlaid throughout in scrolling brass inlay, complete. Iron butt plate, trigger guard, lock and side plate. The barrel is of particularly exaggerated form, 2 3/4” diameter at the muzzle, with lapped seam to the underside. Breech boldly chiseled in stylized foliage. The center and muzzle in silver calligraphy, probably Thuluth (some wear). Good uniform character. A type now rarely seen on the market.

Nation : Unknown
Local Price : £2,250.00

A Flintlock Sea Service Pistol. A Flintlock Long Sea Service Pistol. With plain tapering barrel stand with numerous ordnance marks at the breech, plain tang struck with a crowned inspection mark, border engraved flat lock with ‘GR’ crowned and ‘TOWER’ across the tail, struck with ordnance mark underneath the pan, border engraved ring-neck cock, full-stocked in walnut with apron around the barrel tang (old repair to buy – see photograph) and stamped with inspection marks, regulation brass mounts including butt cap, trigger guard and ramrod pipes. Dimensions: Bore: 25 Bore Barrel Length: 12 Inches (30.48 cm) Overall Length: 19 Inches (48.26 cm)

Nation : British
Local Price : £2,250.00

A 40 Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Wogdon of London.. A 40 Bore Flintlock Duelling Pistol by Wogdon of London. With round sighted barrel, engraved ‘Wogdon’ (in script) and, ‘LONDON’ decorated with a geometric band at the breech, stamped with Wogdons barrel smiths mark and London proofs, profusely engraved steel tang incorporating back-sight, stepped bevelled lock, signed in script and fitted with a sliding safety catch, set-trigger, full-stocked in walnut (old repair to butt) engraved steel mounts, comprising foliate engraved butt cap, trigger guard engraved with flower head on the bow and acorn finials, turned ramrod pipes and original horn tipped ramrod with worm. WOGDON/WOGDEN Robert Apprentice to Edward Newton, gunmaker, Grantham, Lincs, 1748. Gunmaker at Mr Maw haberdasher, Cockspur Street, Charing Cross, 1764; Haymarket, 1774-1802. With John Barton traded as Wogdon & Barton, from 1795, succeeded by Barton, 1803. Famous for duelling pistols. Poem, Stanzas on Duelling, by an Irish Volunteer, 1783, began, ‘Hail Wogden, Patron of that Leaden death’. WOGDON & BARTON Robert Wogdon & John Barton Gunmakers, 14 Haymarket, 1795-1803. Gunmakers to Bow St. Police, 1801-3. Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA. Dimensions: Bore: 40 Bore Barrel Length: 10.5 Inches (26.67 cm) Overall Length: 15.5 Inches (39.37 cm)

Nation : Austrian
Local Price : £2,245.00

**MATCHING NUMBERS**Brace Of Substantial Model 1798 Austrian Cavalry Officer’s 15 Bore Flintlock Pistols With Liege Proofs By Gottlieb Bentz & Regulation Brass Furniture. Sn 20616 -. 20616 This is an excellent, large & heavy pair of Model 1798 Austrian Cavalry Officer’s 15 Bore Flintlock Pistols. Both pistols have 9 ¾” round steel barrels (each 17” overall length), original iron ram-rods and original Walnut one piece full stocks with blackened regulation brass furniture including cudgel butt caps with iron lanyard rings and brass muzzle block with cast blade foresight. The barrel’s smooth bores have staining and residue consistent with age and use. The lock plates of each pistol have matching numbers ‘853’. The pistols have other un-matching numbers and possible Regiment marks (all illustrated). Both barrels have Liege ‘ELG’ proofs and are signed by the maker ‘G (Gottlieb). Bentz’ (illustrated). The pistols have heavy military cocks. Their actions are strong. The price for this substantial pair of pistols in excellent condition and worthy of further research regarding their marks includes UK delivery. NB As antique flintlock pistols no licence is required to own them in the UK if retained as a part of a collection or display. Sn 20616