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Auction date Wednesday 17 May 2023 10:30 - 17:30 BST

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Head of Sale:

Adam Chapman

Page:

of 26

Lots per page:

Total lots: 618

Lot 384 Sold
A FARINER SINGLE BARREL DAMASCUS PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN
with walnut stock, steel floral engraved trigger guard and steel butt plate, brass-tipped ramrod and engraved floral decoration to the sidelock and hammer, 120cm long
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 385 Sold
A CONTINENTAL SINGLE BARREL PERCUSSION GUN
with walnut stock, Damascus octagonal single barrel, steel ramrod, trigger guard and butt plate, with back-sight to the single barrel, floral engraving to the hammer, 120cm long
Hammer price: £380
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 386 Sold
A CONTINENTAL SINGLE BARREL FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN
with walnut stock, Damascus barrel, steel trigger guard, butt plate and ramrod, 130cm long; and a single barrel flintlock sporting gun, 140cm long (2)
Hammer price: £370
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 387 Sold
AN INDIAN MATCHLOCK TORADAR
with full walnut stock, white metal action and slightly flared muzzled barrel, with steel ramrod, 152cm long
Hammer price: £90
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 388 Sold
A 19TH CENTURY DOUBLE BARRELLED PERCUSSION SHOTGUN
belonging to Captain Tillbrook 50th Regiment late 24th Foot. The shotgun was made by J Nobbs of the Isle of Wight. The lock plate is engraved ‘J Nobbs’. The barrel has a Damascus style pattern and retain 90% of its finish. Each lock is tight at full and half and can be dry fired. Housed in a wooden case with a metal circular plate engraved ‘ Philip L Tillbrook 24th Regt. The case is filled with accessories for the gun, powder flasks and shot measures
Philip Limborch Tillbrook was born in Freckenham, Suffolk in 1831. The son of reverend Samuel…
Hammer price: £2,400
Estimate: £1,000 - £2,000
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 389 Sold
A GERMAN RELIC STEN MACHINE GUN
mounted on an oak board with brass plaque inscribed "Found in Normandy, France" by 56cm x 20cm
Hammer price: £150
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 390 Sold
MARTINDALE OF BIRMINGHAM: A MILITARY MACHETE
no. 227, stamped to the blade with a military crow's foot and no. KE8277, dated 1961, in a brown leather scabbard, 52cm long.
Hammer price: £45
Estimate: £50 - £100
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 391 Sold
AN EARLY HJ DAGGER WITH MOTTO ON BLADE
maker marked Herm Konejung A-G Solingen Ges Geschutz. The blade is acid etched ‘ Blut Und Ehre’. Black scabbard with Brown leather strap. Length 27cm overall
Maker marked Herm Konejung A-G Solingen Ges Geschutz. The blade which is in good condition is acid…
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £300 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 392 Unsold
A FIRST PATTERN LUFTWAFFE DAGGER WITH HANGERS
the hangers are marked ‘ OLC’. The dagger is 47cm long overall

The blade is unmarked and in good condition. The blue Moroccan leather and wire on the handle is intact. The leather on the scabbard is lifting and is missing in places.
Estimate: £500 - £600
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 393 Sold
AN SA DAGGER BY ANTON WINGEN JR OF SOLINGEN
the blade is maker marked Anton Wingen Jr of Solingen, the cross guard has a Gau mark present, 37cm long
Hammer price: £500
Estimate: £200 - £300
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 394 Sold
AN EARLY AND SCARCE SA DAGGER BY PAUL EBEL OF SOLINGEN
this is an early dagger with Nickel fittings, the blade is maker marked Paul Ebel of Solingen. The motto of Alles Fur Deutschland is acid attached. Total length 37cm

On the McSarrs rarity scale this dagger is at 8 out of 10.
This is an early dagger with Nickel fittings, the blade is maker marked Paul Ebel of Solingen. It…
Hammer price: £700
Estimate: £200 - £300
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 395 Sold
AN SA DAGGER BY ANTON WINGEN JR OF SOLINGEN
the blade is maker marked "Anton Wingen Jr of Solingen". Total length 37cm

The blade has been ground down and rounded. The handle is free from any major damaged, the scabbard has lost most of its finishs. Condition of this dagger is average.
Hammer price: £440
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 396 Sold
A KRIEGSMARINE DAGGER BY CARL EICKHORN
ivory in colour, the handle with all the wire remaining and tight. The blade is maker marked Carl Eickhorn and etched with Anchors. The scabbard is the lightning bolt variety; 42cm long

Ivory in colour, handle with all the wire remaining and tight. The blade is in excellent condition maker marked Carl Eickhorn and etched with Anchors. A good clean example.
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 397 Sold
A KRIEGSMARINE DAGGER BY CARL EICKHORN WITH KNOT
the white handle with all the wire remaining and tight. The blade is maker marked Carl Eickhorn and etched with anchors. The scabbard is the lightning bolt variety. The knot is wrapped around the dagger, 42cm long
White Handle with all the wire remaining and tight. The blade is in good condition, but very dirty.…
Hammer price: £440
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 398 Sold
A LUFTWAFFE DAGGER WITH HANGERS AND KNOT, BY ALCOSO
the ivory colour handle with the wire tight. The blade maker marked Alcoso, Solingen. Attached to the scabbard is a set of deluxe hangers, a high quality knot is wrapped around the handle, 42cm long

The blade is in lovely condition, it has been well cared for and maker marked Alcoso, Solingen. The point of the blade has a slight knick. The scabbard is free from any dents. A good clean example.
Hammer price: £360
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 399 Sold
A 1ST PATTERN LUFTWAFFE DAGGER
the dagger is maker marked on the blade, however the makers mark is a bit worn, it looks to be ‘UWZ’ with each letter being in shields. This dagger has the gold swastika on the pommel and cross guard; total length 49cm

The makers mark is a bit worn, it looks to be ‘UWZ’ with each letter being in shields. The rest of the blade is in good overall condition, the point being slightly tipped. Overall average condition.
Hammer price: £300
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 400 Sold
A KRIEGSMARINE DAGGER BY CARL EICKHORN
the white handle with all the wire remaining and tight. The blade is maker marked Carl Eickhorn and etched with anchors. The scabbard is the lightning bolt variety; 42cm long overall

White Handle with all the wire remaining and tight. The blade is in good condition, maker marked Carl Eickhorn and etched with Anchors. The scabbard is the lightning bolt variety. A nice example.
Hammer price: £360
Estimate: £200 - £400
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 401 Sold
A 3RD PATTERN COMMANDO DAGGER BY ROGERS OF SHEFFIELD
made by Rogers of Sheffield, in a black leather scabbard. 1980’s example. 33cm long; in excellent condition
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £80 - £120
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 402 Sold
AN EARLY SS ENLISTED MAN’S DAGGER
the blade is marked SS 120/34, and the SS motto of Meine Ehre Heist Treue on the blade is well etched and still maintains the black colour. The cross guard has the Gau mark of ‘I’. 38cm long
The blade itself is in excellent condition and has been maintained with oil over the years. The…
Hammer price: £3,200
Estimate: £1,800 - £2,200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 403 Unsold
A ROMAN ‘PUGIO’ DAGGER
a Pugio was a side arm taken into battle alongside the Gladius, but was also a personal protection dagger for civilians, 37cm long; the bronze has heavily oxidised giving the sword an overall green colour; the handle shows remnants of the wooden grip
Estimate: £300 - £500
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 404 Sold
A JAPANESE TANTO DAGGER
19th century, the handle with engraved and embossed figure of a lady, in the original bronze engraved and embossed floral decorated scabbard, with Waterford blade, 28cm long
Hammer price: £260
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 405 Sold
TWO BOWIE KNIVES
the first a large example with brass handle showing an American Eagle ‘ Liberty and Unity. The blade is stamped Sheffield works 2 Philadelphia. Total length 40cm. The second with a horn grip, the blade maker marked ‘William Rogers Sheffield’. Total length 33cm (2)
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 406 Sold
A BOWIE KNIFE
by George Wostenholm & Sons Ltd, Washington Works of Sheffield, with antler grip handle, the blade engraved with the maker's details, in the original leather sheath.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £100 - £200
17 May 2023
17 May 2023
Lot 407 Sold
A MK II SPIKE BAYONET
stamped "L.E.19" no. 5276, with military crow's foot, in the original metal scabbard, 26cm long; and two other spike bayonets (3)
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £50 - £100
17 May 2023
17 May 2023

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