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Auction date Thursday 9 November 2023 10:30 - 17:30 GMT

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Head of Sale:

Adam Chapman

Page:

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Lots per page:

Total lots: 274

Lot 145 Unsold
A LATE 18TH CENTURY INDIAN MATCHLOCK HUNTING GUN
over 5ft long, originating from India, circa late 18th to early 19th century, depicted on the stock is the shooting of a tiger which in turn is chasing a variety of game along the full length of the barrel, the lock movement works free and easy, overall condition is very good, with just age related wear and chips to the paint in some areas

For a similar example see The Met Art Museum, NYC.
Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you…
Estimate: £400 - £600
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 146 Sold
AN 1877 MK1 MARTINI HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE
the wooden stock stamped '7 1882', showing this was probably issued in 1882, the lock plate stamped with the Victorian Crown and 'Enfield 1877 I.C.I.', the barrel has all the appropriate proof marks, the gun can be dry-fired and is an obsolete calibre .577/450, the near sight has a leather protector in place

A rare gun, being one of the first batch produced. Overall, it is in very good condition, with some expected marks to the wood and light pitting to the metal. The gun has been oiled and looked after.
Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you…
Hammer price: £950
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 147 Sold
AN 1877 MK1 MARTINI HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE TO 4TH DRAGOON GUARDS
the wooden stock stamped '4 D G' showing this was issued to the 4th Dragoon Guards, the lock plate is stamped with the Victorian Crown and 'Enfield 1877 I.C.I.', the barrel has all the appropriate proof marks, the gun can be dry-fired and is an obsolete calibre .577/450, a rare gun being one of the first batch produced, the near sight has a leather protector in place, it shows signs of extensive service and has rust in places
Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you…
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £400 - £800
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 148 Sold
AN 1877 MK1 MARTINI HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE
the wooden stock is stamped '7 1882', showing this was probably issued in 1882, the lock plate is stamped with the Victorian Crown and 'Enfiled 1877 I.C.I.', the barrel has all the appropriate proof marks, the gun can be dry-fired and is an obsolete calibre .577/450, a rare gun, being one of the first batch produced, the near sight has a leather protector in place, in very good condition, with some expected marks to the wood and light pitting to the metal, the gun has been oiled and looked after
Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you…
Hammer price: £1,200
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 149 Unsold
A PARKER & HALE MUZZLE LOADING .451 BLACK POWDER RIFLE
with full walnut stock, brass trigger guard, steel and brass-tipped ramrod and brass buttplate, stamped to the lock with the maker's details, no. H548, 132cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. The buyer must provide a valid UK firearms licence with corresponding calibre present.
Estimate: £80 - £150
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 150 Sold
ANTONIO ZOLI: A 20 BORE BLACK POWDER MUZZLE LOADING RIFLE
with walnut stock, brass trigger guard, steel ramrod and brass butt plate, no. 19450, 123cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. The buyer must provide a valid firearms licence with the corresponding bore present on the certificate.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £150
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 151 Sold
A PERCUSSION CAP MUSKET
19th century, with walnut stock, brass trigger guard and steel ramrod, the barrel stamped "286-2000", 134cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £110
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 152 Sold
A SPRINGFIELD 1873 TYPE RIFLE
we believe this to be a hybrid rifle, and it looks to have a French maker mark of Etienne

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 153 Unsold
AN UNUSUALLY LARGE 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN JEZAIL MATCHLOCK RAMPART GUN
wooden stock and decorative barrel, 256.5cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 154 Unsold
A LARGE 19TH CENTURY AFGHAN JEZAIL MATCHLOCK RAMPART GUN
wooden stock and decorative barrel, around 17.8cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 155 Sold
A RAMROD AND SWAGGER STICK
the ramrod looks to be from a 19th century rifle, the swagger stick made of dark wood with a floral pattern white metal top
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £10 - £20
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 156 Sold
AN 1822 WILLIAM IV PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD
1822 pattern, the sword shows overall signs of age and use, the grip and wire are complete, with some loss of gilt to the pommel and guard, the blade 82.6cm, etched but faded, the maker looks to be 'Wilson', the blade shows signs of pitting consistent with age, the leather scabbard retains all the fittings but is brittle in places, overall a solid example

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £240
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 157 Sold
A GEORGE VI NAVAL SWORD MADE BY H. SIGLEY OF NEW COMPTON STREET LONDON
the blade 77.5cm long, slight pitting in certain areas over the etching, overall a good example

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £180
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 158 Sold
1908 PATTERN CAVALRY TROOPER SWORD
blade length 88.9cm, unmarked, the scabbard has a proof mark of the Military Arrow and 'M9LE', this is a good example, which shows wear consistent with age

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 159 Sold
FRENCH BRIQUET SWORD MODEL 1767
brass handle and "D"-shaped guard, the sword dated 1832 on the spine, with the rest of the engraving being faint, this sword may have seen service in the Crimean War, the blade just over 58.4cm and shows signs of use, it is a good, solid example overall, missing the scabbard

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £60
Estimate: £50 - £80
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 160 Unsold
A FRENCH HEAVY CAVALRY CUIRASSIERS SWORD
the blade proof marked Krantz, Bick & Lobstein, in overall great condition, as is the handle and rest of the sword, the scabbard has light pitting, which is normal due to its age, the spine of the blade has 'Mf Ture Imp du Klugenthal October 1813' along it, the blade has been well cared for and is free of any damage, an excellent example

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Estimate: £600 - £800
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 161 Sold
TWO FRENCH BAYONETS
Chassepot Bayonet dated1871 with brass handle, good clean condition; and a French Gras Bayonet, scabbard is pitted and blade is average (2)

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £30 - £50
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 162 Sold
THREE FRENCH BAYONETS
including a Chassepot Bayonet with brass handle, average condition; a French Gras Bayonet, scabbard is pitted and blade is average; and a Lebel Bayonet, blade in good condition, scabbard and quillon heavily pitted (3)

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £60 - £80
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 163 Sold
A CHASSEPOT BAYONET
with a wood and brass-tipped handle, the double-edged blade 62cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £30 - £50
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 164 Unsold
A FRENCH XI LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD
dated1834, with brass three-bar hilt and large brass langets, the grip still has all the leather present but is worn in places, there are inspection and armourer marks on the blade and handle, the spine is dated 1834, the scabbard looks to have been repainted, the curved blade is 87.6cm long and is in good condition, overall a fine example

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Estimate: £400 - £600
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 165 Sold
A SPANISH CUP HILT RAPIER
the blade 88.9cm long, total length 113.03cm, the grip made from some type of reptile skin, possibly snake

We believe this sword to be 18th Century, although it could be later.

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £220
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 166 Sold
A PAIR OF SPANISH FENCING SWORDS
circa 20th Century, made in Madrid, Spain

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £30
Estimate: £20 - £40
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 167 Sold
A MODEL 1860 US LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE
produced by Ames of Chicopee, Massachusetts and stamped as such on the ricasso, dated 1865 with proof mark JCW on the pommel, brass hilt which consists of three rings, the leather grip is worn, and the wire is missing, the scabbard is steel and shows signs of pitting, and its use is consistent with age, the blade 88.9cm long and has been kept oiled, a nice late Civil War example

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £150 - £250
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 168 Sold
A MODEL 1860 US LIGHT CAVALRY SABRE
produced by Ames of Chicopee, Massachusetts and stamped as such on the ricasso, the sword dated 1865, proof mark of CWC on the pommel, brass hilt which consists of three rings, the leather grip is worn, and the wire is missing, the scabbard is steel and shows signs of pitting, its use is consistent with age, the blade 35" long, and has been kept oiled, in good condition, a nice late Civil War example
Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring…
Hammer price: £200
Estimate: £200 - £300
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 169 Sold
TWO BAYONETS
an American Remington Bayonet dated 1918, in average condition; together with an 1856 Pattern Yataghan Bayonet in relic condition

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £40
Estimate: £30 - £50
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 170 Sold
A RUSSIAN BRUNSWICK RIFLE BAYONET
maker marked PJ Malherbe & Cie / A Liege, which shows the rifle was made in Liege, Belgium under contract by the Russians, the handle is stamped 352 with a Russian crown stamped into the handle, the cross guard has been professionally turned up, likely by the regimental armourer, total length just under 66cm

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
The blade has pitting and signs of use, the scabbard is not present with the bayonet. 
Hammer price: £190
Estimate: £40 - £60
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 171 Sold
A JAPANESE TANTO SWORD WITH DAMASCUS BLADE
with wooden handle and scabbard, which looks to be late 19th century, the blade is in a Damascus style, on one side the pattern is much fainter, 56cm total length

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 172 Sold
A JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD
circa late 19th Century, the binding on the handle is all present and tight with a flower emblem on each side, the scabbard has the expected wear and looks to be lacquer on wood, the blade in good clean condition with only minor and expected marks on the blade edge

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £600
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 173 Unsold
A 14TH CENTURY KOTO TACHI BLADE ATTRIBUTED TO CHOEN
Koto Tachi Blade circa 1350, the signature appears to be Choen, Koshi-zori, shinogi-Zukuri with chu-kissaki, ko-midare hamon widening towards the boshi, itame-masame-hada signature (possibly Choen), 63.3cm long, a high-quality blade, free from any chips or damage

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 174 Sold
A WWII JAPANESE OFFICERS SWORD
Japanese Katana, signed Tang, all the fittings look to be original to the sword, some cracking to the ray skin on the handle, but the binding is still tight and all in place, leather scabbard that shows signs of use, the blade just over 66.04cm long, has been well carried for and oiled, in excellent overall condition

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £650
Estimate: £300 - £500
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 175 Sold
A WWII JAPANESE OFFICERS SWORD
Japanese Katana, signed Tang, all the fittings look to be original to the sword, some cracking to the ray skin on the handle, but the binding is still tight and all in place, leather scabbard shows signs of use, one of the stud buttons is missing, the blade is in excellent condition; 66cm long and has been oiled for protection

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £300 - £500
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 176 Sold
A WWII JAPANESE OFFICERS SWORD
Japanese Katana, signed Tang, all the fittings look to be original to the sword, some cracking to the ray skin on the handle, but the binding is still tight and all in place, the metal scabbard retains much of its original green Army finish, the blade 66cm long and with signs of very light pitting, the tip has some chips out of it

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £750
Estimate: £300 - £500
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 177 Sold
A JAPANESE 'WAKIZASHI' SWORD
unsigned Tang, all the components look original to the sword, all the ray skin is present to the handle, the binding is worn in places, and underneath it are what looks to be lions/dogs on each side, the pommel with pattern and engraved bird, the blade just over 53.3cm long and in good condition, the wooden scabbard covered with brown lacquer, which is worn in places

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £340
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 178 Sold
A JAPANESE 'KATANA' SWORD
signed Tang, all the fittings look to be original to the sword, some cracking to the ray skin on the handle, but the binding is still tight and all in place, with dragoons attached each side of the handle, the pommel and cross guard are attractively decorated with golden flowers and birds, the wooden scabbard has been lacquered a deep red, blade just over 66cm long and in fantastic condition
Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring…
Hammer price: £400
Estimate: £400 - £600
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 179 Sold
A JAPANESE KATANA SWORD
with a 54cm bevelled edge blade, overall length 72cm, in the original Shrirasaya, circa 1970's

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £460
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 180 Sold
A WHITE METAL HANDLE COURT SWORD
with white metal handle, missing the scabbard, the cross guard looks to depict men as lions, the pommel decorated in a floral pattern, it could be of south east Asian origin, approx. 85cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £150
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 181 Sold
AN INDO-PERSIAN SHAMSHIR
late 19th century, with curved steel blade, the iron hilt with disc pommel in classic form, 68cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £170
Estimate: £100 - £200
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 182 Sold
A LATE 19TH CENTURY INDIAN TULWAR SWORD
of classic form with a broad blade, iron hilt and disc pommel terminating onto a stylised finial head, 70cm long; and another late 19th century Indian Tulwar sword, 85cm long (2)

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £360
Estimate: £80 - £150
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 183 Unsold
TWO TULWAR STYLE SWORDS
the first in red leather which matches the cross guard, the handle being darker leather, blade in good condition; the other missing the scabbard and handle, the blade in average condition (2)

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Estimate: £50 - £80
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 184 Unsold
A LATE 19TH CENTURY MALAYSIAN KRIS
the carved wooden grip with a wavy watered steel blade, 42cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Estimate: £30 - £50
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 185 Sold
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

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £340
Estimate: £200 - £400
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 186 Sold
A 20TH CENTURY AFRICAN DAGGER
with horn grip and brass pommel, in the original embossed leather scabbard; and two other African daggers (3)

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £160
Estimate: £20 - £40
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 187 Unsold
A RARE SECOND WORLD WAR COMMANDO DAGGER
with tapering blade, metal oval cross-guard and brass reeded grip, in the original leather sheath with brass tip, 29cm long (1943 Mk.III)

Provenance: Belonged to Sgt. Arthur Herbert Harrison MM of no. 6 Army Commando at Onsbrook 4th April 1945.

Lt. Sgt. Harrison and his sub-section were ordered to enter a large factory and clear it of enemy snipers.
Harrison entered one doorway of a large machine workshop and as he did so a group of five enemy…
Estimate: £500 - £1,000
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 188 Sold
A TANTO DAGGER
in the original canvas sheath; and one other Tanto dagger, in the original leather sheath (2)

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £80
Estimate: £80 - £150
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 189 Unsold
A MILITARY SURVIVAL KNIFE
in the original leatherette scabbard and knife sharpener; and two African leather-bound daggers (3)

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Estimate: £50 - £100
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 190 Sold
A JAVANESE KRIS DAGGER
with wavy watered steel blade and carved wooden grip, in the original wooden hilt, 28cm long; one other Kris dagger; and a large Kukri (3)

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £40 - £80
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 191 Sold
A YEMENI JAMBIYA
late 19th century, with curved blade, wooden and decorated white metal-mounted grip, in the original leather and white metal scabbard, 33cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Hammer price: £70
Estimate: £80 - £150
9 November 2023
9 November 2023
Lot 192 Unsold
AN EASTERN JAMBIYA
with curved blade, the brass and white metal-mounted grip decorated with geometric patterns, in the original brass and white metal scabbard, 38cm long

Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
Estimate: £80 - £150
9 November 2023
9 November 2023

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