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Militaria & Weapons; Directors Selection — Vickers & Hoad Auctioneers

Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:612
Sale Title:Militaria & Weapons; Directors SelectionLots with images:603
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:421
Date:8-Aug-2015
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Pair French World War I trench art vases (2)
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Military gas mask in tin canister
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French cast metal Halberd
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Military related books
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Winchester. An American legend, by R L Wilson. A standard reference.
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HMAS Darwin 1979 vintage port and Royal Australian Navy Battle Honour port 1986 (2)
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Three bottle set of champagne and cab sav, 75th anna Royal Australian Navy (3)
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Box of Napoleon books, mainly in French
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Old cotton covered books of military interest (10)
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A pair of antique oak framed photographic prints - boer war 'the natal carbineers'& 'ladysmith.
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A set of 18 Australian military books including As you Were.
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Lot of books of military interest to include seventeen in total (17)
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Two books: i) Classic Bowie Knives by Robert Abels, ii) American Knives by H.L. Peterson
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Three books: i) Clandestine Warfare. Weapons and Equipment of the SOE and OSS by Ladd and Melton, ii) Marine Badges & Insignia of the World by Campbell and Reynolds, iii) The Art of War by C. Feest.
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Four books: i) U.S. Military Knives Bayonets & Machetes. Book III by M.H. Cole, ii) Commando Dagger. The Complete Illustrated History pf the Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife by L. Thompson, iii) Fighting Knives. An Illustrated Guide to Fighting Knives and Military Survival Weapons of the World by F.J. Stephens, Daggers & Fighting Knives of the Western World by H.L. Peterson.
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Six books: i) The Sheffield Bowie & Pocket Knife Makers 1825-1925, ii) The Sword and Bayonet Makers of Imperial Germany 1871-1918, iii) German Daggers and Dress Sidearms of World War II, iv) A Primer of German Military Knives of the two World Wars, v) Italian Fascist Daggers, vi) Dagues et Couteaux
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Australian book of chivalry World War I paintings
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La Defense des Places, Mise in Equilibre by Jean Bernard Virgin 1781
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Alexander, D. The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic art. Volume XXI. The Arts of War. Arms and Armour of the 7th to 19th centuries, 1992. Large hardcover in it's original slip case, 240 pages, 144 very fine colour plates. The catalogue of one of the best collections of Indo-Persian arms and armour in the world, with a highly detailed description and photographs of each item. A major reference and long out of print.
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Islamic Arms and Armour from private Danish Collections, 1982. Published as a softcover and now bound in half leather and cloth of high quality, 232 pages, 192 items described and photographed. An absolutely essential reference for identification and dating. Long out of print.
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Treasury of the World. Jewelled Arts of India in the Age of the Mughals, 2001. Large softcover, 160 pages, many very fine colour plates. The al-Sabah Collection in the Kuwait National Museum, some of the very finest Indian edged weapons illustrated. Long out of print.
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Lord Egerton of Tatton. Indian and Oriental armour, 1968 reprint of the 1880 edition, 178 pages, detailed illustrations. A major and essential reference. Long out of print.
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Three issues of the important Danish arms journal. 'Vaaben Historiske Aarbroger', each with important and well illustrated articles dealing with Indo-Persian and Caucasian weapons and armour: XV, 1969 XVI 1970 XXXV, 1989
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Mayer, L.A. Islamic Armourers and Their Works, 1962. Hardcover 128, 20 plates. The only major listing of Islamic swordsmiths and armourers, with details of the location of many examples. An absolutely essential reference for identification and dating. Long out of print
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Gascoine, B. The Great Moghuls, 1976. Hardcover, 264 pages, many plates. The life and events of each Emperor.
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Lord Egerton of Tatton. A Description of Indian and Oriental Armour, 1896. Hardcover, 178 pages, many detailed illustrations including a number of folding plates. Although the title refers only to armour much of this study deals with Indian edged weapons. The very scarce original edition of this essential reference.
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Swarup, S. Mughal Art. A Study in Handicrafts, 1996. Large hardcover, 136 pages, many plates.
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The Imperial Gazetteer of India. Volume XXVI Atlas, 1932. Hardcover. Many detailed maps together with all sorts of information concerning the pre Independence pricey states etc.
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Illustrated catalogue of Ethnographical Specimens. Thick hardcover. The 1976 reprint of the W.O. Oldman catalogues of the early 20th century. No, 870 of an edition limited to 1000 copies. An essential reference on Eastern arms and armour. Long out of print.
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Miller, Y.A. Caucasian Arms from the State Hermitage Museu, St. Petersburg. Hardcover, 2000, 356 pages, 200 fine colour plates. Text in both Danish and English. The major reference on Caucasian arms. Long out of print
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Wilkinson, F. Swords and Daggers, 1972. Hardcover, 256 pages, 195 plates.
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Rawson, P.S. The Indian Sword, 1967. The original softcover edition, 184 pages, 72 fine plates. A choice copy of this major and essential reference. Long out of print.
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Welch, S.C. India. Art and Culture 1,300-1900, 1985. Large hardcover, 478, about 300 very fine colour plates. By an acknowledged authority on Indian art, arms and armour and published in conjunction with the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York exhibition of 1985-1986. A major and essential reference. Long out of print.
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The Arts of Islam. Treasures From The Nasser Khalili Collection, 2007. Large softcover. The catalogue of this outstanding collection at the Art Gallery of NSW in 2007. out of print.
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Robinson, F. Atlas of the Islamic World since 1500, 1991. Large softcover, 238, many plates and maps.
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The Age of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, 1990. Large softcover, 144 pages, many very fine colour plates. The catalogue of the important exhibition held at the Art Gallery of NSW. Long out of print.
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Elgood, R. The Arms and Armour of Arabia in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, 1994. Large hardcover, 138 pages, many fine plates. The major reference. Long out of print.
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Rogers, J.M. and Ward, R.W. Suleyman the Magnificent, 1988. Large hardcover, 224 pages, 164 very fine colour plates. A major reference on ottoman art, arms and armour of the period of Sultan Suleyman (1494-1566). Long out of print.
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Pant., G.N. Indian Arms and Armour. Volume 2 (Swords and Daggers). Large hardcover, 255 pages plus 246 plates. A major and essential reference. Long out of print.
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Elgood, R. (Editor) Islamic Arms and Armour. Large hardcover, 1979, 252 pages, 248 fine plates. A major and essential reference. Long out of print.
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Pant, G.N. Indian Arms and Armour Volume 1 (Pre and Protohistoric Weapons and Archery) 1978. Large hardcover, 184 pages plus 89 plates. A major and essential reference. Long out of print
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Splendour Des Armes Orientales, 1988. Large softcover, 208 pages, 257 very fine colour plates. Text in both French and English (the latter by noted authority Howard Ricketts). A Major and essential reference on Eastern arms and armour. Long out of print.
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The Dr. Leo S. Figiel Collection of Mogul Arms. The Butterfield and Butterfield auction catalogue of 24.08.1998. Softcover, 148 items described in detail and magnificently illustrated in colour. With it's list of realise prices
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Figiel, L.S. On Damascus Steel, 1991. Large hardcover, 145 pages, many fine plates. The major reference on Damascus steel blades and barrels in the East. Long out of print. With assigned letter from author.
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Jacob, A. Les armes blances du monde islamique, 1985. Large hardcover, 254 pages, many fine plates. French text. A major and essential reference. Long out of print.
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King of the World. The Padshahnama. An Imperial Mughal manuscript from the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, 1997. Large hardcover, 248 pages, 171 fine colour and black and white plates. A detailed study of the manuscript and art of the The Mughal Empire during the reign of Shah Jahan 1594-1666, the 5th Mughal Emperor of India. Many of the plates show dignitaries wearing weapons and so are an invaluable source for dating.
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Falk, T. Treasure of Islam, 1985. Large hardcover, 400, 567 fine colour plates. An important study of all aspects of Islam, including arms and armour. Long out of print.
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Lentz, W. and Lowry, D. Timur and the Princely Vision. Persian Art and Culture in the Fifteenth Century, 1989. Large hardcover, 396 pages, 112 very fine colour plates plus some black and white. A most important background study which includes arms and armour of the highest standard.
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Two framed coloured prints of the First Fleet (2)
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Framed U.S. World War II original poster of Aussie digger 'This man is your Friend' Scarce and perfect example. Approx 48 cm x 38 cm.
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Framed large photograph of 19th century artilleryman and wife, approx 65 cm x 52 cm
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Framed coloured print of The Battle of Sedon 1st September 1870
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Framed photo, portrait of World War I soldier
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Framed original 19th century chromolithograph by H. Bunnett 'Victorian Mounted Rifles' approx 43 cm x 34 cm.
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Framed original 19th century chromolithograph by H. Bunnett 'Victorian Mounted Rifles' approx 43 cm x 34 cm.
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Framed original 19th century chromolithograph by H.Bunnett '1st Battalion (West Melbourne) Victorian Infantry' approx 43 x 34 cm
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Framed scarce Australian World War I printed by Walter Jardine (a commissioned war illustrator in both World War I and World War II) 'War Chest Coffee Stall' 27.5 cm x 25 cm.
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Two framed prints 'Guarde Imperiale 1806 and 1809' both limited editions (2).
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Framed print The Battle of Salamaca
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Large unframed coloured print 'An Affair of Outposts' 9th Hussors of Napoleon's Army 1806'.
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Very large framed coloured print of 'The Action between Java and Constitution December 1812'.
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Unattributed, French school of Louis XIV (Louis Grand Dauphin), oil on board in a ebonized frame
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World War I 'Municipality of Goulburn Honour Roll' to Driver C.L. Ellwood, in gilded frame.
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World War I framed newspaper 'End of Hostilities'.
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Framed print World War I magazine 'The Graphic'.
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A framed photo of two brothers, 1st World War
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Continental of Officer's sword, approx 104 cm overall with 90 cm straight single edged double fullered blade, steel hilt with fishskin grip.
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A lot of 2 No.4 spike bayonets. An MkII and an MkII* in their MkI scabbards
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Periscope No 14 TPLMK4, approx 46.5 cm
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Antique turned wood truncheon, approx 54 cm long
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Early panoramic (Sydney Harbour from Macquarie Street ) photograph by P Moore of Five Dock, showing Sydney Harbour with Garden Island dock yard with Navy Ships etc
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Panoramic photograph Arrival of the United States Fleet in Sydney Harbour 23rd July 1925, 12 cm x 92.5 cm, original frame
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Central wood prop section, approx 75 cm wide
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RAAF brass cased compass, approx 13.5 cm dia
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World War I shell casing and round, applied crown crest & laurel leaves (Ypres)
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Rare hand tinted photograph of a Sailor HMAS Pioneer, mounted in original frame. HMAS Pioneer (formerly HMS Pioneer) was a Pelorus-class light cruiser built for the Royal Navy at the end of the 19th century. She was transferred to the fledgling Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1912. During World War I, the cruiser captured two German merchant ships, and was involved in the East African Campaign, including the blockade of the cruiser SMS Konigsberg and a bombardment of Dar-es-Salaam. She returned to Australia…
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Selection of Military hats, US Navy, early English helmet, Australian naval hats etc (9)
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US Air Force Direction indicator (Sperry) World War II
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World War I leather cased field telephone, telescopic hand set
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Three Estate binoculars, Telecem (Phonix Japan, Oigee Berlin (3) Distressed condition
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Military Signal lights & Bakelite hand mic (2)
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Leather cased Parisian Opera and Field glass Co Ltd 1918, along with a Trench art butter knife, engraved No1 Embarkation Depoot R.A.A.F
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Indian 19th century leather shield with four bronze bosses, central painted section with tigers and gazells, approx 55 cm dia
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Mid 19th century folding knife by Joseph Rodgers, approx 29 cm overall (open) with approx 17.8 cm single edged blade. Blade can be locked both open and closed. With original leather scabbard.
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Antique Renaissance style Italian stilleto, 33 cm overall with approx 19.8 cm double edged blade
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Small antique Renaissance style Italian stiletto, approx 24.2 cm overall with 15 cm blade of triangular section
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Indian Talwar with curved blade and engraved bronze hilt, circa 18th century, 84 cm long
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South Indian Nair Temple sword with straight double edged blade and bronze hilt of traditional form, circa 17th century, 82 cm long
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Ghurka kukri with scabbard, b lack leather covered scabard, 42 cm total
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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 68 cm - overall 93 cm
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Moroccan jambia silver coated scabard, red and black enamel. Brass drop rings, 40 cm
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Well made modern armour stand, approx 178 cm overall height.
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Tiny continental single shot pistol in .22 RF cal, approx 12 cm overall with 5.7 cm barrel (G or H Licence)
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Continental double barrel pinfire underlever pistol of about 1.1 cm cal, approx 22 cm overall with 9.5 cm barrels.
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Continental pinfire four barrel percussion pepperbox pocket pistol in about 1.1 cm cal. Turn off damascus barrels, approx 18.5 cm overall with 6 cm barrels.
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Continental pinfire six shot revolver of about .8 cm cal, approx 20 cm overall with 8.5 cm barrel (G or H Licence Required) PTA
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Antique Percussion double barrel pocket pistol of about .45 cal.
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Continental six shot revolver in about .8 cm CF cal. Approx 19 cm overall with 7 cm barrel (G or H Licence Required) PTA
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Unattributed French School, charcoal sketch of a French Solider World War I. Approx 54 cm x 43 cm
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George Cameron Stone, A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armour, 1961 reprint, (Stone's Glossary) - Essential reference for edge weapons and armour collectors.
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