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Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers
Number of lots recorded:96
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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… ***
*** Cased pair of Forsyth & Co. of London flintlock pistols. Each pistol fullstocked in walnut with checkered grips, approx 300 mm overall with 172 mm octagonal barrel of damascus twist in 25 bore and with two silver inlaid lines at the breech, the locks with… ***
*** 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 & rare Australian Rifle No.4 Sniping. Marked M47C & dated 1944, with correct cheek piece & telescopic sight mounts. The telescopic sight marked Tel. Sighting No.32 Mk II OS 1650 A & with broad arrow. Perfect optics, in its correct chest. S.A No.15… *** N/A
*** Australian made SMLE Mk III sniper rifle in.303 calibre. The rifle is a Lithgow made example dated 1915. Fitted with sight Telescopic Pattern 1918 (Aust.) / 1. BAA 3650 GA. Dated 1945 good optics and complete with its leather protector. Low mounts. A… ***
*** 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… ***
*** Australian made SMLE Mk III sniper rifle in.303 calibre. The rifle is a Lithgow made example dated 1917. Fitted with Sight Telescopic Pattern 1918 (Aust.) Dated 1944. Good optics and complete with its leather protector. High mounts. A superb example of a… ***
*** 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… ***
*** Australian SMLE No.1 Mk III sniper rifle. Lithgow 1916 dated rifle. Fitted with Sight Telescopic Patt. 1918 (Aust) / 1 B.A.A 3650. G.A., A.O.C. Over V. Telescopic sight and rifle with matching number. Complete with its correct carying case for the… ***
*** Important cased set of antique pistols, engraved Tatham, octagonal barrel, length 18 cm, fitted in original distressed Tatham oak case with flask and tools. Paper label to cover. Engraved gilt brass plaque (Capt Sheridan RN ) Ex Capt Sheridan Royal Navy,… ***
*** Pair of Hamburger & Co. of London good quality single shot percussion pistols of about.72 calibre. Full stocked with captive ramrods, damascus twist barrels with top flats. Side action locks with half cock sliding safetys. In their riginal fitted case… ***
*** 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… ***
*** Beretta S04 double barrel over and under shotgun in 12 guage. Walnut semi-pistol grip stock with checkering, checkered forend. Action and turniture with floral engraving. Approx 75.5 cm barrels. Little use and a nice example ***
*** German World War II Mauser 1898 sniper rifle made by WP I 1945. The telescopic sight by Carl Zeiss of Jena marked Zielvier r. 51157. In its very high grade fitted case with a copy of book 'Backbone of the Wehrmacht. The German K98K Rifle, 1934-1945'' by R… ***
*** Good cased pair of antique pistols by Wogdon of London, converted from flint lock to percussion during their working life. Each is 39.5 cm overall with 25 cm octagonal barrel of about 22 bore. Full stock with engraved steel furniture. Cased with a brass… ***
*** Pair of US martial percussion pistols in about .54 calibre. Approx 35 cm overall with 21.5 cm barrel. Side action lock marked US H. Aston, Middton. Comm. 1850. Half stocked with brass furniture, captive steel ramrod (2) ***
*** 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… ***
*** A choice English percussion blunderbuss by Baker of Burringdon Street London. Brass handle of traditional form fitted with spring bayonet. Side action lock with half cock safety. Engraved brass mounted walnut stock. Complete with original brass mounted… ***
*** 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.… ***
*** Antique rare and desirable percussion pistol of about 12 bore. Approx 41 cm overall with 23 cm barrel. Side lock action marked ''Australian Royal Mail'. Full stocked with brass furniture and captive ramrod, belt lock on left side. ***
*** 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' ***
*** Chinese made Mauser C96 semi-automatic pistol in.45 ACP calibre. A choice example, Serial no. 1197 ***
*** Pair of British fullstocked, flintlock pistols of late 18th century date. Each 377 mm overall with 225 mm round barrel with octagonal breech of just under 20 bore. Steel mounted, the lock, trigger guards and breech engraved. Silver lined touch hole. ***
*** 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 ***
*** East India Company flintlock blunderbuss, dated 1811, along with shot mould (No Licence Required). Approx 78 cm long (2) ***
*** 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… ***
*** Merkel DB OU shotgun in 12g. Checkered pistol grip and forend, finely engraved side locks with game scenes. 76 cm barrels, L/R NSW ***
*** Superb F. Ebner American percussion plains rifle circa 1855-60. Half stocked in finely figured tiger maple with crescent brass butt plate and trigger guard, inlaid with silver stag, heart, star, etc. Approx 124 cm overall with 84 cm very heavy octagonal… ***
*** SAF Lithgow Target Rifle in 7.62 mm calibre. Serial no. AD720124 L/R NSW ***
*** 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… ***
*** Mauser C96 semi automatic pistol with correct wooden holster which becomes the shoulder stock. Flat sided frame. A choice example. pistol 10 shot, Serial no. 27109 rego 716584507 ***
*** 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… ***
*** Pair of antique Norwegian M. 1834/46 Flanker and Studser and M1835/46 Artillery percussion pistols. Both with their shoulder stocks. ***
*** SAF Lithgow target rifle in 7.62 mm calibre. A rare item, only about 130 made. Serial no. AD700050 ***
*** 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… ***
*** Browning high power semi automatic pistol in 9 mm calibre. A deluxe example with overall factory engraving of scrolling foliage, finely checkered walnut grips. Serial No. 245 PZ 84059. In its original packing with extra magazine, cleaning rod and… ***
*** 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 fine rare pair of antique Paris made flintlock pocket pistols. Half stocked in walnut with steel furniture, turn-off cannon barrels. In a later case with incorrect accoutrements. ***
*** 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… ***
*** Antique Polish wing helmet ***
*** Cased Tranter percussion revolver with accessories retailed by J.W. Rosier Melbourne. Approx 21 cm overall with 9.5 cm barrel in 120 bore. Engraved body. In its original case with nipple wrench, turn screw, nickel oil bottle, lubricating bullet tin,… ***
*** Very Rare Palma Match Bisley 197 Envoy No.4 action rifle in 7.62 (.308) calibre. A choice example. Serial no. D69E76, see 'The Lee-Enfield Rifles, Ian Skennerton, pages 446 & 447 ***
*** L39A1 rifle in 7.62 mm calibre. A choice example. Serial no. UE70A535 ***
*** SAF Lithgow Target rifle in 7.62 mm calibre. A rare item, only about 130 made. Serial no. AD700069 ***
*** Fine antique Stephen Grant 12 gauge double barrel shotgun, 1887 number 5770. Side lever side lock eject, double triggers, replacement nitro re proof fluid steel sleeved barrels by maker in 1960's, with acanthus scroll engraving. Automatic safety, all… ***
*** 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… ***
*** Antique Stephen Grant 12 gauge double barrel shotgun. Side leaver side lock eject, double triggers, replacement nitro re proof fluid steel sleeved barrels by maker in 1960's, with acanthus scroll engraving. Automatic safety, all round excellent little use ***
*** 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… ***
*** British half stocked flintlock pistol by Thomas Fowler of Dubin, early 19th century date. Approx 390 mm overall with 260 mm octagonal barrel of damascus twist of 20 bore. Steel mounted with fine quality engraving. The lock with waterproof pan and gold… ***
*** British fullstocked flintlock pistol by Hutchinson of Dublin of early 19th century date. Approx 425 mm overlal with 288 mm octagonal barrel of damascus twist of 16 bore. Steel mounted with engraved triggerguard, buttcap etc. The lock with gold lined… ***
*** British flintlock pistol by Ketland & Co. of early 19th century date. Approx 300 mm overall with 170 mm of approx 19 bore, brass cannon barrel. Silver mounted with brass mounted wood ramrod. ***
*** Korth target revolver (5 shot) in.357 Magnum calibre. Shaped wooden target grip for right handed shooter. Adjustable rear sight. (West German Made) Serial no. 22745, Rego 701325131 ***
*** 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… ***
*** 17th century combed morion helmet, nice example of good weight. 38 cm wide ***
*** Winchester grand European DB OU rifle in 7 x 65 R calibre. Engraved action etc, high grade, checkered walnut stock and forend ***
*** 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… ***
*** Impressive pair of leather luggage boxes of rectangular design with brass capping, and studs, metal carry handles to the sides, applied Regiment badges and numbers 1 & 2 (2) ***
*** Chamfron / Horse helmet in the 16th century but is probably early 19th century with makers mark a crowned M approx 59 cm high ***
*** Colt model 1911 A1 semi automatic pistol in.45 calibre. US property marked. Made by Remington. Rego 713050593, Serial no. 1370135 ***
*** No. 4 rifle in.303 calibre, 1944 dated. This is a sniper rifle, fitted with correct cheek piece and telescopic side mounts. Serial no. 33779. L/R NSW ***
*** Rifle No. 7 Mk I in.22 long rifle calibre. A very nice example. Serial no. B500046 L/R NSW ***
*** 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… ***
*** John Blissett retailed Tranter 5 shot percussion revolver in.442 calibre. With Adams patent loading lever. In its original fitted case with original powder flask, bullet mold (double), nipple wrench, turnscrew, cleaning rod, oil bottle etc. Muzzle has… ***
*** Tranter Percussion 5 shot revolver in.442 calibre. Border line and same scrolling foliage engraving. Double trigger with spurless hammer. In its riginal fitted case complete with powder flask, nipple wrench, turnscrew, bullet mold (double), cleaning rod,… ***
*** Adams percussion 5 shot revolver in.442 calibre. Made under licence in Belgium by C.Daudoy of Liege. Double action only, In its original fitted case in the French style complete with buffet mold (double), pwder flask, nipple wrench, turnscrew, cleaning… ***
*** 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 ***
*** Rifle No.9 Mk I/II rifle in.22 long rifle calibre. Serial no. R13314 L/R NSW ***
*** Colt M1911 A1 semi-automatic pistol in.45 calibre. Remington made, with U.S. property marking. A superb example. Serial no. 1953914, Rego 719621908 ***
*** Pair of Spanish migulet action flintlock pistols of 19th century date. Approx 322 mm overall with 198 mm part round/part octagonal steel barrels of 73 cal. Fullstocked with brass furniture and steel ramrods. ***
*** 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… ***