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Auction House:
Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:96
Lots with images:96
Prices available:96
Category:
Edged Weapons
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*** A very important and rare North Indian pesh kabz of late 18th century date and of museum quality, approx 44 cm overall with 31 cm blade. The blade of finest watered steel is of very pronounced T section with the back being 13 mm in width at the base, the… ***
*** A important and rare north Indian pesh kabz of late 18th century date and of Museum quality, approx 44 cm overall with 31 cm blade. The blade of finest watered steel is of very pronounced T section with the back being 13 mm in width at the base, the whole… ***
*** A important and rare Turkish jambia with scabbard of mid to late 17th century date, approx 30 cm overall with 18 cm curved double edged blade of convex section of very finely watered steel. The ricasso with partial gilt koftgari inscriptions on both faces… ***
*** Rare old North Indian enamelled jambiya with scabbard, 29.5 cm overall with 18.5 cm recurved heavy double edged blade of thick diamond section with two deep fullers on each face. Enamelled silver hilt with pierced locket on pommel, the heavy silver… ***
*** An important Australian military presentation sterling silver mounted levee sword with two scabbards in the Mameluke style as popularised by the Duke of Wellington, in it's original cedar case. By Henry Wilkinson of Pall London. The curved blade finely… ***
*** Fine Turkish sword of early date and of classic kilij form with scabbard, approx 85 cm overall with approx 75 cm curved single fullered blade of finely watered steel with pronounced and very well forged yelmen. The ricasso inlaid with gold inscriptions on… ***
*** Important Indian jambiya with scabbard, 34.5 cm overall with 23 cm slightly curved double edged blade of watered steel with armour piercing tip. Pale green jade hilt of pistol grip form with carved foliate decoration. Red cloth covered wooden scabbard… ***
*** A superb German hand and a half sword of early date, approx 125 cm overall with 95 cm straight blade. Leather bound grip, steel guard with wide swept quillons and finger loops etc. The pommel and quillons of octagonal section. The double edged blade with… ***
*** Superb and quite important old North Indian jambiya with scabbard, 40 cm overall with 26 cm curved double edged watered steel blade with well formed central ridge. Large green jade hilt of pistol grip form with chiselled floral decoration set with several… ***
*** Fine old Indian sword of shamshir form with scabbard, approx 95 cm overall with 75 cm heavy curved single edged blade of wootz steel of Persian make. The hilt with silver mounts inlaid with black enamel, the pommel being in the form of a male camel's head… ***
*** A superb rapier of 'Pappenheimer' type and of early 17th century date. Approx 115 cm overall in length with approx 105 cm straight blade. Wire bound grip with helically twisted overlay wire, the steel guard with wide swept quillons, bulbous pommel of… ***
*** High quality mid 19th century Indian kard with scabbard, originally part of the armoury of Badhanware, approx 35 cm overall with approx 25 cm blade of the finest watered steel of the Mohammed's ladder pattern. The ricasso and tang with fine gold koftgari… ***
*** Fine old Turkish sword shamshir with scabbard of mid 19th century date, approx 95 cm overall with approx 75 cm curved single edged blade of shamshir form fine watered steel with a talisman and a cartouche of Arabic text in gold on one face. Horn grip… ***
*** A superb example of a British light cavalry officer's sword of pattern 1796 by Osborne. Silver wire bound leather grip, steel stirrup guard, curved fullered blade with single edge, very finely blued and gilt on both faces for half it's length and etched… ***
*** Old and scarce Mongolian dagger with scabbard of good quality, 45.5 cm overall with 33.5 cm double edged double fullered blade. Silver hilt set with coral and turquoise. Silver scabbard with finely chiselled foliate panels and set en suite with coral and… ***
*** Exceptionally large old Indian katar of good quality, 88.5 cm overall with 42 cm watered steel blade with strong armour piercing tip. Intended to be used as both a stabbing weapon and a parrying aid ***
*** Good old German Landsknecht two handed sword with flamboyant double edged blade of flattered diamond section, the long ricasso with usual short cross guard and leather covering. Steel mounted leather bound grip. Well formed wide quillons and side loops.… ***
*** Choice Indian khanjarli with scabbard of late 18th/early 19th century date, approx 35 cm overall with 25 cm recurved blade of finely watered steel forged with complex fullering and central ridge. The ricasso, guard and knuckle bow, which has a dragon's… ***
*** Exceptional and rare Turkish double bichaq with scabbard of 19th century date, and of a rare form. Each 33.5 cm overall with 22 cm single edged blade of traditional form with gilt koftgari panels and an inscription. Silver hilt with embossed floral… ***
*** Scottish basket hilt sword of mid 18th century date. Approx 105 cm overall length with 85 cm single edged blade. Wire bound fish skin grip, steel basket guard of the Stirling style. The double fullered straight blade engraved 'XXX Solingen XXX' ***
*** Important old Persian jambiya with scabbard, 38.5 cm overall with 25 cm curved double edged blade of finely watered steel with pronounced central ridge. Large walrus ivory hilt carved overall with royal figures, angels, two men in European dress of the… ***
*** A fine, rare and early basket hilt sword (with Scottish motif in the guard) of late 16th, early 17th century date. Approx 95 cm overall with 85 cm blade. (See 'Scottish Weapons and Fortifications 1100-1800' by D.H. Caldwell [figure 89] for a somewhat… ***
*** Hungarian, possible Polish dress sword, highly decorated and showing some restoration ***
*** Choice old North Indian katar with scabbard, 40 cm overall with 21 cm watered steel blade with crisply chiselled deep fullers and armour piercing tip. The hilt decorated overall with gilt koftgari foliate designs and with Indian inscriptions on both faces… ***
*** Scottish basket hilt sword of the third quarter of the 17th century. Approx 105 cm overall length with 85 cm straight blade. This is an outstanding example of a rare 'ribbon-hilt' sword (See 'Scottish Swords and Dirks' by J. Wallace [plate 20] for a most… ***
*** A very fine rapier of 'Pappenheimer' type and of early 17th century date, approx 135 cm overall with approx 115 cm straight blade. Wire bound grip, the steel guard with wide swept quillons, bulbous pommel, side shells, pierced with circles and stars and… ***
*** A superb antique presentation sword of the Scottish rifle by Thurkle of London, based on the pattern 1826 rifle officer's sword with post 1895 pattern blade, but of a far higher standard. Beautifully embossed plated steel guard with Queen Victoria crown,… ***
*** Exceptional 15th century German hand and half sword circa 1500. Double edged sword single fullered blade with crisp maker's mark. Cross guard and pommel in steel with bevelled fluting. Nice unfiddled with condition, approx 106 cm overall. See Christies… ***
*** Large old Tanjore katar of good quality, 50 cm overall with 35.5 cm blade of very finely multi fullered watered steel with armour piercing tip. Cut and chiselled steel hilt with guard of traditional Tanjore form. ***
*** Choice old North Indian kard with scabbard, 32 cm overall with 19 cm single edged watered steel blade with integral bolster. Steel mounted hilt with mother of pearl grip scales. Red cloth covered wooden scabbard with exceptional gilt koftgari steel mounts… ***
*** Exceptional French smallsword of late 18th century date, approx 98 cm overall with 81 cm straight blade of hollow triangular section with blue and gilt decoration including maker's particulars 'De la Fabrique de la marque au maison a Solingen' The blue… ***
*** Scottish basket hilt sword of mid 18th century date. Approx 105 cm overall length with approx 85 cm straight blade. Wire bound fish skin grip, steel guard (See 'Scottish Swords and Dirks' by J. Wallace [plate 28] for a similar guard) The board double… ***
*** Choice North Indian kard with scabbard, 31 cm overall with 19.5 cm single edged watered steel blade inlaid on both faces with gilt koftgari inscriptions in Arabic script. Engraved silver mounted hilt with green jade grip scales. Green leather covered… ***
*** A choice and rare British heavy cavalry trooper's sword of pattern 1796, leather covered grip, steel guard, white leather sword knot. Steel scabbard. Both blade and scabbard with matching issue stamps to '23 R.B. No. 10' Blade by Dawes of Birmingham ***
*** A naval officers Hangar circa 1782-90 with a slightly curved blade formed with a clippedback point, cut with a pair of long fullers on each face, etched and gilt with trophies, foliage, naval motifs and the inscriptions 'le ville de Paris le 12 avril 1782… ***
*** Scottish basket hilt sword of early form, approx 105 cm overall length with approx 85 cm straight blade. Wire bound fish skin grip, steel guard of early type with the unusual feature of a loop for a sword knot in the globular pommel. The single edged… ***
*** A basket hilt sword of the late 18th century date. Approx 105 cm overall length with approx 85 cm straight blade. Wire bound leather covered grip, steel guard (attached to the globular pommel with 3 screws) has short langets. The single edged triple… ***
*** Important large Balkan jambiya with scabbard, 37 cm overall with 23 cm curved double edged blade of good quality with pronounced central ridge. One piece horn hilt set with nine large decorated gold studs. Wood lined scabbard of heavy silver with overall… ***
*** Scarce and good German executioners sword. Broad heavy double edged blade with correct square tip with short central fullers engraved 'Solingen' Tight forging pattern opponent. Steel mounted wire bound leather grip, well formed cross guard. Approx 115 cm… ***
*** A choice British infantry officer's sword pattern 1803. Wire bound navy fish skin grip, gilt brass guard with G.R. Cipher. Wide curved fullered blade with the blue and gilt decoration incorporating the crowned GR cipher, Royal Arms etc. Gilt brass mounted… ***
*** Exceptional old Taureg Telek with scabbard, 35 cm overall with 22 cm double edged blade with shallow fullering and inlaid talismanic panel with Arabic inscriptions. The wood and ivory hilt of traditional form with two gold bands with Arabic inscriptions.… ***
*** Scottish basket hilt sword of late 18th, early 19th century date. Approx 105 cm overall length with approx 85 cm single edged blade. Wire bound fish skin grip, steel basket guard (See 'Scottish Swords and Dirks' by J Wallace [plate 48] ) for a similar… ***
*** Scottish basket hilt sword of mid 18th century date. Approx 105 cm overall length with approx 85 cm straight blade. The wire bound grip with well replaced black leather covering. The guard somewhat in the Stirling style with an unusual feature of a small… ***
*** Scottish piper's dirk with scabbard of 19th century date, 44 cm overall with 30 cm blade of traditional form with maker's particulars of Robert Mole and Sons of Birmingham. Nickel silver mounted black wood hilt of thistle form, the pommel with Queen… ***
*** Japanese Koto Period sword circa 17th century or earlier, signed Kane Fusa, pronounced curve a Midare Harmon and a Ko-kissaki. Sword has been shortened but the signature has been folded over to preserve it. All in World War II army officers mounts. Blade… ***
*** Old Kuban Cossack kindjal with scabbard, 45 cm overall with 33 cm double edged multi fullered blade, the ricasso etched with an inscription on each face and dated 1907. Silver and nielo mounted hilt with horn grip scales. The wooden scabbard with black… ***
*** Nice old rapier, double edged blade with short multiple fullers, steel hilt well formed with double shells and finger rings. Wire bound grip, approx 105 cm overall ***
*** Scarce United States medical staff sword Patt 1840, very good 29 ¾' straight blade with crisp and clear etching decorated with floral tributes with centre panel etched United States medical staff: obverse side U.S eagle and shield E Oluribus Unim with… ***
*** Exceptional Turkish bichaq with scabbard of 19th century date, 35 cm overall with 22 cm single edged blade of traditional form with finely grooved back, floral engraving on one face with a short Arabic inscription. Silver mounted hilt with usual ivory… ***
*** Austrian sword of Falchion type, approx 95 cm overall length. Brass hilt with well executed lion head pommel and recurved cross guard terminating in lion heads. The broad carved double fullered blade with extensive engraved decorations including man in… ***
*** Japanese military mount katana, blade circa 1600, signed Fuji Warn Mitschiro, approx 91 cm long ***
*** A fine British naval officers dirk of early 19th century date. Curved blade engraved with naval motifs. Gilt mounted Ivory grip with lovely patina. Brass mounted black leather scabbard engraved 'Goldneys late Neilds St James Str. Sword Cutlers to H.R.H… ***
*** British infantry officer's sword of the 1780s era. Ivory grip with '5 ball' guard in gilt brass. Curved fullered blade. Brass mounted black leather scabbard ***
*** German Nazi era Naval Officer's dagger with scabbard, portepee and one hanger. Overall approx 42 cm L, blade approx 25 cm long ***
*** Rare antique 17th/18th century German sword, marked with the makers marks of 'Iohannis Coll Iefecit' with a beautifully basket hilt & pommel, 99 cm long ***
*** Exceptional Ceylonese kastane with scabbard, 40 cm overall with 27 cm curved single edged blade. Superbly chiselled silver hilt of traditional form with dragon's head pommel and knuckle bow, both set with ruby eyes. The en suite silver scabbard also… ***
*** Very rare Australian World War II era commando knife with scabbard modelled on the Fairbairn Sykes dagger, 32.5 cm overall with19 cm double edged blade of strong diamond section, the ricasso stamped with a broad arrow acceptance mark, D broad arrow D and… ***
*** Rare & fine antique Edo period Japanese Samurai sword signed by the sword smith Takahashi Naganobu (left handed swordsmith) and dated 5th month 1865, the mounts are later from World War II ***
*** Scarce U.S Model 1852 Naval officer's sword: 28 ¾ inches slightly curved blade with very light staining and clear etchings of floral tributes, a circle of stars, fouled anchor and shield, obverse side with floral tributes, acorns folded anchor and ribbon… ***
*** Good old rapier, blade of elliptical section with short fullers engraved 'Jacob Broch ihm Solingen' Steel mounted very finely bound grip. Very wide cross guard, engraved double shells, approx 115 cm overall. ***
*** Rare Indian double dagger 'Zirah Bhonk', approx 35 cm overall with 25 cm recurved blade of good mechanical Damascus steel with complex forging and a most pronounced armour piercing tip. The hilt, bolsters and part of the back edge decorated with gold… ***
*** Scarce U.S model 1860 enlisted men's naval cutlass, 26 inch curved blade with light and dark patches, single fullers by Ames, ricasso marked U.S A.D.K 1864, soft mellow patina to brass ¾ bowl guard and pommel, ribbed leather over wood grips, brass wire… ***
*** Old North Indian Pesh Kabz of high quality with scabbard, 50 cm overall with 37.5 cm straight T section blade of watered steel. Massive steel mounted hilt with ivory grip scales. The wooden scabbard covered in embossed black leather and with a finely… ***
*** French Chassuer-cavalry sword, approx 92 cm overall with 78 cm carved single edged fullered blade with gilt engraved mounted cavalryman etc. Maker's particulars on forte, brass hilt with wire bound leather grip. Brass mounted steel scabbard. ***
*** Japanese army officer's sword, Shin-Gunto. Signed World War II era blade, complete with it's steel brass mounted scabbard. Approx 102 cm overall. ***
*** Early horseman's sword, approx 95 cm overall length with 85 cm carved blade. Wire bound grip with steel guard somewhat in the Walloon form, dog's head pommel. The blade with a complex fullering pattern is engraved with a male head in profile and… ***
*** A very fine Scottish highland Regiment officer's sword of the World War I era by Sanderson Bros. Newbould of Sheffield. Blade etched with foliage etc and cipher of GRV. Nickel basket hilt of superior quality. Complete with it's nickel mounted scabbard,… ***
*** Antique Scottish dirk with fork & knife ***
*** Hart of Colchester single shot percussion pistol with folding spring bayonet, large calibre, smoothbore Damascus barrel with captive ramrod, 19th century. (No Licence Required) ***
*** French sapper's sword of the early 19th century, approx 85 cm overall with 69 cm curved single edged fullered blade, finely cast and chiselled brass hilt with cockered pommel and lion's head quillon tips ***
*** Scarce late 18th / early 19th century sword with scabbard. Embossed brass mounted ivory grip, curved fullered blade, brass scabbard engraved '18th regiment' ***
*** Indian khanjarli, 29 cm overall with 19 cm double edged double fullered recurved blade with pronounced central ridge and armour piercing tip. Steel mounted hilt with ivory grip scales set with silver foliate studs. (See 'Stone's Glossary' figure 445,… ***
*** Very rare Australian made World War II era survival Bowie knife with scabbard of V 44 type by Marsden Products. See 'U.S. Military Knives Bayonets & Machetes' Book III by M.H. Cole, page 135 for illustration and discussion of this knife made in Australia… ***
*** Important Indian jambiya with scabbard, 30.5 cm overall with 20 cm double edged double fullered blade of fine watered steel, the ricasso with gilt koftgari floral decoration on both faces. Steel mounted hilt with bone grip scales. Red cloth covered wooden… ***
*** Scottish military officer's basket hilt sword of late 18th, early 19th century date. Simple nickel basket hilt with wire bound fish skin grip and red felt and wash leather liner. Approx 95 cm overall with 85 cm straight double edged blade with short… ***
*** French military officer's sword of the early 19th century, approx 80 cm overall with 67 cm curved single edged unfullered blade with gilt engraving, finely cast and chiselled brass hilt with cockered head pommel. ***
*** Two Imperial Japanese naval officer's dirks with scabbards ***
*** US Civil War dated cavalry trooper's sword with scabbard. Curved single edged blade with maker's particulars. Dated 1865. Steel scabbard. Approx 110 cm ***
*** Japanese type 19 company Grade Kyu-Gunto field officers sword with family monogram on the hilt. The 26 1/4'blade has sugu-ha temper line harmon is signed but hard to read with manuki- ana on tang ***
*** Rare pair of old Bhuj pesh kabz daggers with scabbards. Each 27.5 cm overall with 17.5 cm good quality recurved blade of strong T section. Steel mounted hilt with bone grip scales. Black leather covered wooden scabbard with fine silver chape. Complete… ***
*** Orientalist school, figure of a Moor holding a sword, oil on canvas, Monogrammed lower right, TC. Approx 97 cm x 68 cm ***
*** Choice British/Australian P.1908 cavalry trooper's sword with scabbard World War I era (1916 dated) Exceptionally nice condition. ***
*** Antique 17th century Spanish sword of Toledo, 105 cm long ***
*** A fine British navel officers dirk of the 18th century date. Curved blade, Gilt mounted Ivory grip. Brass mounted black leather scabbard. ***
*** French military percussion musket dated 1842, complete with its connect socket bayonet and ramrod. (No Licence Required). Approx 163 cm long ***
*** A choice British / Australian midshipman's dirk with scabbard by Williamson. Blade with cipher of G VI R. Complete with it's correct and scarce sword ( ---t)?? ***
*** Scottish basket hilt officer's sword of the second quarter of the 19th century, approx 105 cm overall length with approx 85 cm single edged blade. Wire bound fish skin grip, steel basket guard (See 'Scottish Swords and Dirks' by J Wallace [plate 48] ) for… ***
*** Very rare Australian issued World War II era Fairbairn Sykes knife with scabbard. 300 mm overall with 270 mm polished steel blade. Blued steel cross guard. Brass hilt of ribbed and rope pattern.See Fighting Knives. An Illustrated Guide to Fighting Knives… ***
*** U.S model 1860 Lt cavalry sabre, generally good, 35 inch curved blade by Ames with grey patina, a few darker patches and single fullers: clear U.S Jh 1859 to ricasso: soft mellow patina to brass three bar standard guard stamped B.61, very good leather… ***
*** Choice old Ghurka kukri with scabbard, 41.5 cm overall with 32 cm heavy down curved blade of traditional form with some engraved decoration and an inlaid Nepalese inscription. Ivory hilt. Silver mounted leather covered wooden scabbard with numerous… ***
*** French heavy cavalry/cainassiers troopers sword circa 1811, approx 112 cm overall with 96 cm straight single edged double fullered blade with Klingenthal maker's particulars. Brass hilt with wire bound leather grip. Steel scabbard. ***
*** Australian M1944 Machete bayonet with scabbard for use by parachutists (watts and White 7) 41 cm blade and handle ***
*** Old Malabar sword, brass hilt, down curved blade of traditional form, brass guard. ***
*** Japanese army officer's sword and scabbard of World War II era. Signed and dated (1944) blade ***
*** British naval officers sword and scabbard of 19th century Date by Henry Wilkinson. Straight single edged fullered blade numbered 32726 etched with Royal arms tec. Wire bound fish skin grip, brass guard, brass mounted leather scabbard. With leather carry… ***
*** Antique Japanese carved ivory short sword with elaborate carvings ***