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Auction House:Vickers & Hoad AuctioneersNumber of lots recorded:1,278
Sale Title:Directors' Selection; Militaria & Weapons Auction including the collection of the late John MoverleyLots with images:1,166
Auction Location:SydneyPrices available:739
Date:5-Dec-2015
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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 whole of the back being finely chiselled with interlaced foliage and arabesques to highest standard, as is the forte on both faces. The upper face of the exposed tang is also 13 mm in width and has chiselling en suite. The grip scales are of walrus ivory…
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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. The hilt of a single piece of walrus ivory (morse) of fluted form. The heavy silver scabbard is engraved with scrolling foliage ending in a pomegranates, and has a retaining loop on the obverse;the face chiselled overall with scrolling foliage ending in…
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Indo-Persian dagger double-curved blade with T-shaped back, reinforced point, pattern welded with honeycomb design;plain black horn hilt with metal rivets, elaborate gold and silver koftgari floral inlay to forte, back of blade and around spine of hilt. Tan velvet sheath with metal inlays
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Indonesian Kris, 19th/20th century, straight blued steel blade (no pamor) with greneng, plain brass cup-shaped mendak, Sulawesi type hooked hilt in fine tropical timber, superbly patinated with silky inclusions, contemporary repair in plaited gilt wite. Gayaman type sheath, bound with three silver loops. Blade and hilt approx 35.5 cm
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Sulawesi badik or tabu tabu with curved and grained blade showing Islamic verse, shaped wooden hilt, fitted scabbard with white metal banding. Approx 27.5 cm long
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Indonesian long handled knife, side arm to mandau, Hilt in dark timber, patinated, with aso (dragon) carved to upper end, terminating in brass ferrule and backward curved clipped blade (some rust). Approx 31 cm
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Ifugao (Philippines) double edged knife, wood hilt carved as kneeling figure, matching sheath with rattan binding. Approx 36 cm long
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Sumba badik or tabu tabu with curved plain blade, buffalo horn handle fashioned as abstracted figure, with aged glossy patina, wooden scabbard with curved horse's head to upper end, bands of rattan binding. Sumba Origin. Approx 29 cm long
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Toraja Sword, fine & complete dua lalan, plain blade with some pitting, hilt carved with 'chicken' motifs (adjoining circles), hilt with bands of fine plaited fibre, wooden scabbard with all over rattan banding, origin probably Sulawesi, c.1900's.Approx long 68 cm.
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Indonesian Kris, sinous pamor blade with curves (luk), wooden hilt carved as bird with young, inlaid eyes. Origin Lombok. Two piece brass and white metal medak with gems. Blade and hilt approx 37 cm long. Modern Gayaman type sheath in light coloured wood.
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Indonesian small knife in scabbard, plain blade with slight curve, buffalo horn handle, bands of bone inlay to hilt and scabbard. Approx 31.5 cm
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Indonesian Kris, java, blade with strong, ribbed pamor, gently undulating with seven luk, lambeh gadja at upper end, short Cirebon wooden hilt heavily carved with bent forest-demon type figure, spiral eyes, covered with yellow pigment (lacquer?) Plain brass collar, wood scabbard. Approx 43 cm long
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Sulawesi badik or tabu tabu with curved and grained blade showing Islamic verse, shaped wooden hilt, fitted scabbard with white metal banding. Approx 30 cm long
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An important and early Australian presentation levee sword with scabbard in the Mameluke style popularised by the Duke of Wellington, by Tatham of Charing Cross London (and so marked on the ricasso). The curved blade finely etched with foliage, stand of arms and panel 'Presented to William Snow Clifton, Hony. Secy. And Treasurer by the members of the Victorian Yeomanry Corps. 1858', the gilt embossed hilt with ivory grip scales, the shagreen covered wooden scabbard with the en suite mounts. This is the…
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An important and early Australia Scottish dirk with scabbard by Henry Wilkinson of Pall Mall London (and so marked on the ricasso). The blade of traditional Scottish form finely etched with foliage, owner's monogram (JAC)(see below) and crest and motto (a boar's head under 'Nil Tibi', being the crest and motto of the Campbell Clan, the silver mounted stag horn grip set with a natural cairn gorme pommel, the silver mounted leather covered scabbard with two subsidiary pockets containing a knife and a fork…
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Indonesian gold inlaid Kris, sinous blade (7-luk) with pamor, embellished with gold beast and floral decoration to upper end. Surakarta-type hilt in glossy black wood, gilt mendak with beads, gayaman type gandik with white metal sleeve engraved with foliage. Blade and hilt 44.5 cm
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Indonesian kudi or kujungi, knife or short sword with fanciful shaped blade and protrusions engraved and pierced, hilt of hardwood resembling walnut. Origin probably Java/ Sumatra. Approx 58 cm long
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Indonesian Kris, sinous blade with rich pamor, seven curves, patinated Surkarta type hilt with 'silk' inclusions, silver filigree mendak. Blade and hilt 41 cm. Gayaman shetah or richly patterned wood.
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Very rare Australian made World War II era commando knife with scabbard by East Bros. See U.S. Military Knives Bayonets & Machetes. Book III by M.H. Cole, page 178 for illustrations and discussion of this knife made under contract in Australia for the US Government. 280 mm overall with 150 mm single edged spear pointed blade stamped East Bros. Sydney. Shaped wooden grip scales. Steel cross guard stamped U.S. 1944. Brown leather scabbard. Choice example in fine condition
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US Ka-Bar combat knife with scabbard. 305 mm overall with 175 mm parkerised blade stamped 'U.S. Camillus N.Y.' and finely engraved 'ODA-732. 7th Special Forces GP. (ABN)' and special forces insignia. Steel cross guard and pommel, stacked leather grip. Dark brown leather scabbard. These knives were specially made for presentation to men after they had completed their tour of duty.
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Antique Dorset Artillery officers sword, with etched 83 cm curved blade, Newton & Co. London, shagreen handle, 98 cm long. Ex Norris Castle Collection
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Imperial German World War I era trench knife with scabbard. 280 mm overall with 150 mm single edged spear pointed blade with false back edge, with crowned C inspection stamp. Grooved dark wooden grip scales. Black enamelled steel scabbard with integral leather belt loop. Exceptional condition.
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Early and rare Gaucho knife with scabbard of 19th century date. 370 mm overall with 255 mm single edged spear pointed blade stamped with a snake, 'cast steel' and ATCL within an oval. The simple hilt of one piece carved horn. Scabbard of leather with a beautifully woven top and belt loop. About as nice as they come.
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World War II era commando dagger with scabbard. Fairbairn and Sykes style grip, brass cross guard, spike blade possibly from a No 4 bayonet. Scabbard and frog also No 4. bayonet style. A rare variant.
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An Antique Indian pole arm, square tapering spear tip with ball collar, mounted on wooden shaft, Ex Norwich Castle, approx 215 cm long
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Good antique halberd on later shaft, forged in one piece with many forging and join marks, with a cruciform tip and concave edged blade. A lovely and early piece, approx 212 cm overall.
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Assortment, Ex Peter Flynn Collection - antique silver mounted swager stick, dated 12894, pair of American Karkey officers riding pants by Remington & Kessler, along with a vol The illustrated History of the Cival War by Richard Humble (3)
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Shoulder flashes assorted and Commander dagger badges, sergeants stripes, PTI (physical training instructor) and rare cap tally for Royal Navy Medic (NA) (J)
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Tony Rafty OAM (1915-c2014). Large ink drawing of passengers on board SS Moreton Bay, May 1948, playing quoits, plus two other drawings by him, i)portrait of man on SS Moreton Bay, ii) studies of soldiers, etc. in New Guinea.
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Tony Rafty OAM (Australian Official War Artist World War II). Superb watercolour portrait of Sergeant Robert William Hill of the 2/32 Aust. Inf. Battalion 1945, mounted on original card 43 cm x 31 cm. Signed and with a lengthy inscription by the artist. Sgt. Hill (NX6370) enlisted on 03.11.1939 and served until his discharge on 15.11.1945.
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Tony Rafty OAM (Official War Artist World War II) lot of 2 ink studies: i) sailor, ii) soldiers in various postures. Both mounted on original card, signed by the artist and with his captions on the obverse.
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Tony Rafty OAM (Australian Official War Artist World War II). Very nice ink study of US Army nurses at Milne Bay, mounted on original card 27 cm x 32 cm. Signed Tony Rafty 44 at lower left. Titled 'US Army Nurses Milne Bay' at lower right. Titled on reverse 'USA Army Nurses on deck troop ship Milne Bay. 44'
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