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Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £3850

Click and use the code >26113 to search for this item on the dealer website Absolutely Superb & Rare Japanese Fujiwara Ancestral Clan, Blade Signed Echizen Kuni Musashi Daijo Fujiwara Yasuhiro è

Nation : British
Local Price : £3,850.00

Scottish Fencibles Officers Sword c 1794. A rare basket-hilted sword for an officer of the Fencibles, 1794 circa. Single edged blade with wide fuller the spine maker marked Woolley and Co. Basket-shaped hilt with flattened bars and consisting of two halves with engraved decoration, the central part featuring the large Georgian crown, round pommel with extended tang button, and fish-skin grip secured by twisted brass wire. Information: The Fencibles from the word defencible were British regiments raised in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and in the colonies for defence against the threat of invasion during the Seven Years’ War Blade Length: 77cm Overall Length: 92cm

Nation : British
Local Price : £3.850

British Basket Hilted Cavalry Sword Circa 1780. A very nice example of a horseman's basket hilted broad sword made for an Officer in a North British / Scottish Regiment of Dragoons in the mid second half of the 18th century. These swords were issued by the Board of Ordnance to British regiments mainly with Scottish associations and were manufactured in the traditional Scottish style. Swords of this military type were first issued towards the second quarter of the 18th century to officers and men and were used throughout the periods of the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, Britain's wars in Europe and the American Revolutionary War. They went out of use towards the end of the century when different regulation patterns started to appear. Subtle differences in the features of the hilt indicate that this sword is late in the production period and represents the last phase of its type. It is a rare survivor. The fully formed basket is pierced with hearts and circles in the main front and side panel guards which are also finely fretted at the edges with chevrons and merlons. One of the usual primary frontal guard plates has been replaced in this hilt design with an oval ring in the “horseman” fashion. The hilt is decorated with patterns of incised lines and grooves more profusely than is usual and the oval ring is grooved in a gadrooned manner which is unique for this sword type. These embellishments indicate that the sword is an Officer’s weapon. The arms of the guard are forged onto a circle of iron into which the base of the bun shaped pommel sits. The pronounced button is central to the pommel dome and of separate manufacture. Four grooves radiate from it flanked by narrow incised lines. The original spirally grooved grip is of hardwood and retains its shagreen cover, twisted wire binding and grooved iron ferrules top and bottom. The tapering double edged blade is of fine quality. It has a short ricasso after which a triple fuller commences and extends to a distance 7.5 inches (19 cm) from the tip. The middle fuller is slightly longer than those on its flanks. The blade is 32 inches (81.25 cm) long and overall the sword is 38.25 inches (just over 97 cm) long. Overall the sword is in fine and original condition. The metal parts are very well preserved. The hilt maintains its original profile and is without damage or repairs. For further examples of this sword type, although much plainer and slightly earlier than ours, see Cyril Mazansky, British Basket-Hilted Swords, Boydell Press / Royal Armouries, 2005, plate F1e page 97, for a sword in the National Museums of Scotland, collection reference LA33, and page 125 plate F17c for one in the late Anthony Darling Collection

Nation : Italian
Local Price : £3,850.00

Venetian Schiavona c 1760. Venetian Schiavona c 1760 super quality with tapering blade struck with a series of small marks within and about the four short narrow fullers on both sides at the forte, the two lower fuller extending to the point. The signed iron basket-guard of characteristic type incorporating thumb-ring and forward-swept rear quillon, brass shield-shaped pommel decorated on both sides with a demon mask cast in relief, and the grip with leather binding. Overall length 108cm the blade 92cm NOtes: These letters are Croatian Cyrillic, used up to the end of XVIIIc and read Grgur (Gregory). It is a very common marking on late XVIIIc. schiavona hilts. You may find a longer version of this inscription: “Grgur majstor” – meaning Gregory artisan – indicating local hilt production in Dalmatia. Gregory is believed to be a local Dalmatian artisan/hiltmaker. So the blades would be imported from a variety of sources and then probably hilted locally according to taste. Stemming from the 16th-century sword of the Balkan mercenaries who formed the bodyguard of the Doge of Venice, the name came from the fact that the Doge&#acute;s guard consisted largely of Schiavoni, Istrian and Dalmatian Slavs. The schiavona became popular among the armies of those who traded with Italy and was the weapon of choice for many heavy cavalry. It was popular among mercenary soldiers and wealthy civilians alike; examples decorated with gilding and precious stones were imported by the upper classes to be worn as a combination of fashion accessory and defensive weapon. Doges of Venice were elected for life by the Venetian nobility. The doge was neither a duke in the modern sense, nor the equivalent of a hereditary duke. The title “doge” was the title of the senior-most elected official of Venice.

Nation : ?
Local Price : 3,950.00

. An Unusual Cased Pair Of 18-Bore Percussion Box-Lock Belt Pistols Retailed By Salmond, Perth, Mid-19th Century. With blued octagonal sighted barrels each engraved around the muzzle and signed along the top flat, silvered breeches and actions decorated with foliate scrollwork, dolphin hammers (one spur repaired) en suite, safety-catches, border engraved trigger-guards retaining some blueing and decorated with foliate scrollwork, unusually chequered figured rounded butts highlighted with silver pins and decorated with silver piqué foliage, silvered border engraved butt-caps each with hinged circular trap cover engraved with a flower-head, belt hooks, one retaining some original blueing, vacant silver escutcheons, silvered under-ribs, stirrup ramrods each with tip engraved with a flower-head, and retaining much of their original finish: in original mahogany case lined in tooled pigskin with accessories including Sykes patent powder-flask retaining much of its lacquered finish, the exterior of the lid with circular brass escutcheon engraved ‘J.A. From W.H.A.', Birmingham proof marks Dimension: Bore: 16 Bore Barrel Length: 4 Inches (10.16 cm) Overall Length: 9.5 Inches (24.13 cm)

Nation : Indian
Local Price : £3,795.00

Indian Army Prize Sword by Wilkinson, Very Fine. Ref X3401. A Very Fine Indian Army Prize Sword. 40&157; overall with 34 1/2&157; flat etched blade. Etched to one side ´Won by Troop Sgt Major William Busby Mayes 11th P.A.O. Hussars Delhi Camp 1871/2 . Presented by Col. C.C. Fraser C.B. and V.C. 11th P.A.O. Hussars.´ Initialled CCF and Wilkinson proof mark. To the obverse ´For the best man-at-arms prize sword in the Bengal Army´ and with initials W.B.M. and Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall London. Blade number 1877 on the spine. Three bar light cavalry hilt with silver back strap engraved with 11th P.A.O. Hussars monogram and ´W.B.M. from C.C.F.´. In its original steel scabbard.&194;&160;&194;&160; Circa 1872.&194;&160; An uncommonly fine high quality prize sword in very good condition, comes with an extensive file of provenance and research. Ex G. R. Worrell collection Images courtesy of West Street Antiques (https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/)

Nation : British
Local Price : £3,795.00

Irish Officers Flintlock Duelling Pistol by McDermott, Fine. Ref X3608. A Fine Irish Officers Flintlock Duelling Pistol by McDermott. 17 &194;&188;&157; overall, 11 &194;&190;&157; sighted Damascus musket bore barrel, with gold line at breech, ´McDermott Dublin´ on top flat, the tang decorated with a stand of arms, gold lined touch hole, border wheat ear engraved, lock signed ´McDermott´, fully waterproof pan, swan neck cock. Half stocked with border engraved steel mounts, the spur trigger guard decorated with a stand of arms and pineapple final, silver fore-end, vacant silver escutcheon, the chequered wooden butt with silver butt cap engraved with a harp below a rising sun, horn tipped rammer with a worm. Circa 1810&194;&160; Pistol in good condition, some original finish.&194;&160; &194;&160;&194;&160; Rising Sun above a Irish Harp may be a badge of The United Irishmen. Farrell McDermott St Mary’s Abbey 1795 "e; 1796, 2 Abbey Street 1797 "e; 1810,&194;&160;1 Abbey Street&194;&160;1811 "e; 1827.&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160;&194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160; &194;&160;&194;&160; Images courtesy of West Street Antiques (https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/)

Nation : Chinese
Local Price : £3795

Click and use the code >24388 to search for this item on the dealer website Archaic Chinese Warrior´s Bronze Sword, Around 2,300 to 2,800 Years Old, From the Zhou Dynasty to the Qin Dynasty, Including the Period of the Great Military Doctrine ´The Art of War´ by General Sun-Tzu

Nation : Chinese
Local Price : £3750

Click and use the code >25889 to search for this item on the dealer website Absolutely Beautiful 17th to 18th Century, Sino-Tibetan Noble´s Sword Inlaid with Coral and Torqoise Cabochons, Silver Mounts, Rayskin and Traditional Batwing Engraving Throughout. ´Maiden´s Hair´ Steel Blade. Continually Used Into

Nation : British
Local Price : £3,750.00

Presentation Sword to the Earl of Dudley, very fine. Ref X3403. A Very Fine Presentation Sword to the Earl of Dudley. 40&157; overall with 34&157; flat etched blade, etched on one side with foliage, Worcestershire Yeomanry badge, Earl Dudley´s crest & ´Comme Je Fus´ (As I Was) & ´Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London´ on the forte . The reverse with initials under a coronet, foliage & in a tablet ´From Keith Frazer Inspector of Cavalry To William Earl of Dudley Queens Own Worcestershire Yeomanry May 18th 1892´. Three bar Light Cavalry hilt with backpiece embossed with Earl of Dudley coronet & initials. Numbered 31114 on back edge of the blade. Three bar light cavalry hilt with backpiece embossed with Earl of Dudley coronet and initials. Fish skin grip with twisted three strand silver wire. In its plated steel scabbard.&194;&160; No 31111 for 1892 A superb sword in very good condition with very extensive research documentation William Humble Ward, 12th Lord Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley & Viscount Ednam, was born 25th May, 1867, the son of William Humble Ward, 1st Earl of Dudley (2nd Creation) and Georgina, Elizabeth Moncrieffe. His first marriage was to Rachel Gurney (daughter of Charles Gurney) in 1891. She died in 1920. Amongst his many endeavours, Dudley joined the Queen’s Own Worcestershire Hussars as a supernumerary lieutenant on 18 April 1885&194;&160;and was promoted to captain on 2 June 1888&194;&160;and major on 23 September 1893. he served in the Yeoman Cavalry from 1899 to 1900 and became the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade from 1895 to 1902. He travelled extensively, becoming Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1902 to 1906, and the Govenor General of Australia from 1908 to 1911. He was also active during the First World War (1914-1918) by commanding the 1st Worcestershire Yeomanry in Egypt and Gallipoli in 1915. During his life he had owned around 30,000 acres of land which included mineral deposits in Staffordshire and Worcestershire, as well as iron works and coal mines. He also had commercial interests in Jamaica. His second marriage was to Gertie Millar in 1924. He died in 1932. Lieutenant-General James Keith Fraser CMG (20 September 1832 "e; 30 July 1895) was a British Army officer .In 1855, he served as military attache at Viennna. He gained the rank of Colonel in the 1st Life Guards and was Inspector-General of Cavalry in Great Britain and Ireland in 1891 Images courtesy of West Street Antiques (https://antiquearmsandarmour.com/)

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : £3750

Click and use the code >26176 to search for this item on the dealer website Very Rare, And Incredibly Beautiful, Regimental British Sword Museum Piece, From The Napoleonic Wars. A 1st Regiment Of Foot Sabre With Battle Honour Crest Of The Sphinx. For The Egyptian Campaign {For the Battles of Aboukir 1801 & Alexandria 1801}

Nation : British
Local Price : £3750

Click and use the code >25399 to search for this item on the dealer website Most Rare & Stunningly Beautiful Imperial Russian Superior Cavalry Officer´s Sword, Romanov Era, From the First Quarter to Mid 19th Century. A War Trophy of the Crimean War

Nation : British
Local Price : £3,750.00

British Naval Officer’s Sword c1800. Excellent sword with gilt brass hilt with decorative extended beak pommel possibly inspired by the Egyptian campaign. The grip is bone bound with gilt wire, single edged curved blade with false damascus pattern. Complete with matching scabbard maker marked Johnstons London two loose rings and frog stud

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : £3650

Click and use the code >24940 to search for this item on the dealer website Superb Spanish Cup Hilt Rapier Circa 1660. Double Shell Asymmetrical Hilt Guard With Long Crossguard, Octohedral Double Conical Pommel & Large Pas Dans

Nation : Persian
Local Price : £3650

Click and use the code >25684 to search for this item on the dealer website Simply Exquisite Original Bronze Age Short Sword Used From The Trojan Wars To The Greco-Persian Wars Era. The Trojan War Was Waged Against the City of Troy by the Achaeans (Greeks) After Paris of Troy Took Helen From Her Husband Menelaus, King of Sparta

Nation : Dutch
Local Price : £3650

Click and use the code >26012 to search for this item on the dealer website Rare and Absolutely Spectacular, J. & W. Richards, All-Brass Flintlock Blunderbuss With Sprung Top Mounted Bayonet. Finest ´Juglans Regia´ Walnut Stock. Circa 1800. Much Favoured by Ship´s Captains

Nation : Indian
Local Price : £3,650.00

James Hills-Johnes VC GCB Royal Artillery Sword. Lieutenant General Sir James Hills-Johnes VC GCB Royal Artillery Sword. Regulation pattern with 3 bar steel hilt and stepped pommel, the fisk skin grip show wear. The blade again regulation, engraved with regimental devises to both sides, owners initials J H J and crest. Maker marked Pillin London and proof plug, complete with steel scabbard with 2 loose rings. Although we can not confirm this was the actual sword used in the action for which he received the Victoria Cross along with Henry Tombs during the Indian mutiny at the Siege of Delhi it has been field sharpen and shows signs of action. Notes: Hills had been on picket duty with two guns near the camp when enemy cavalry attacked. In order to give the guns time, Hills rode straight at the enemy, cutting down two of them before he was knocked from his horse. Getting up he was attacked by the enemy. Hills shot one, avoided the lance of another and cut him with his sword before finishing the first attacker. A third grappled with Hills and took his sword from him but Tombs, who had come up to check the guns, arrived in time and shot the man. On the way back to the position, they encountered another of the enemy. Hills and Tombs parried the first attacks but Hills then took a blow to the head and went down Tombs put his sword through the man saving Hills for the second time

Nation : ?
Local Price : 3,750.00

. A Large Pair of Tutaneg Silver Mounted Officers Pistols. With round tapering barrels, fitted below with horn tipped ramrods, border and scroll engraved actions signed ‘RICHARDS LONDON', foliate engraved trigger guards, swelling bag-shaped butts with ornate silver escutcheons engraved with owners crest, finely chased silver butt caps decorated with stands of arms. Richards Dimensions: Bore: 15 Bore Barrel Length: 6.5 Inches (16.50 cm) Overall Length: 12.5 Inches (31.75 cm)

Nation : ?
Local Price : 3,750.00

. A Superb Four Barrel Percussion Pistol by Joseph Lang. With browned four-shot sighted barrel block, signed ‘J.LANG 7 HAYMARKET, LONDON' on two of the ribs, deeply stamped London proofs, platinum plugs and with side mounted ramrod. Border engraved box-lock action profusely decorated with scrolling foliage, hammers engraved en suite, sliding safety catches that lock the hammers (one spur to the right safety catch missing) chequered walnut grip, engraved butt cap with concealed trap, engraved trigger guard. The pistol retains almost all of its original finish. It has also been suggested that this pistol was produced for a left handed user due to the layout of the triggers. Lang  Joseph, Gunmaker (opened as Gun & Pistol Repository from Wilsonâ€™s Warehouse, Vigo Lane) 7 Haymarket, 1925-52 (Shooting Gallery adjoining from 1827) 22 Cockspur St., Charing Cross, 1853-74. Became Joseph Lang & Sons, eventually amalgamating with Stephen Grant, Exhibited 4 and 6 barrel revolvers, Great Exhibition, 1851. Popularised the pin-fire breechloader. Died 1869. Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA. Dimensions: Bore: Barrel Length: Overall Length:

Nation : British
Local Price : £3600

English Mortuary Sword of Early Form dating to the second quarter of the 17th century. A fine English “Mortuary” hilted sword dating to the second quarter of the of the 17th century and the English Civil War period. The spacious hilt is of boatshell type uniquely and boldly chiselled and engraved with monsters and busts in the English manner. The hilt has a wristguard, a knucklebow to the front and guard bars on each side. The secondary scrolled guard bars present on later Mortuary hilts had not yet evolved at the time this sword was made indicating that it is of early type probably dating to the time just after Mortuary swords evolved from the “Proto” Mortuary types. It is mounted with a robust double edged blade. The hilt is of typical form consisting of a broad boat-shaped guard plate from which the three main curved flattened guard bars taper upwards ending with flattened angled terminals screwed into the pommel. The base of each side guard bar is strengthened with a fishtail terminal which joins the bars to the dish. The downwardly curled wrist guard strengthens the rear edge of the plate. The sword is notable because of its robust build, fine condition and the higher than average quality and depth of the chiselled decoration. The convex surface of the guard plate is chiselled with three finely executed busts of men with wigs and mustaches which may represent King Charles I. Each bust is surrounded by two scaly sea monsters within floral bordered panels. The heavy solid pommel is of slightly flattened globular shape with an integral button on top and a flared neck beneath. It is chiselled in the same style as the hilt with busts on each side surrounded by monsters which demonstrates the homogeneity of the parts. The grip is an impressive piece of work. It consists of a fluted wooden core horizontally wrapped with twisted brass wire depressed into the six flutes. Vertical lengths of twisted wire are applied to the flutes and Turks Heads are present at the top and bottom of the grip. The base of the grip sits on an iron flanged plug mounted onto the inside of the guard plate from which two langets extend through the tang aperture to flank the blade either side for a short distance below the hilt. The double-edged blade is of flattened hexagonal section and tapers gently to its tip. It has a stylised orb and cross armourers mark on both sides with crosses and geometric shapes below. The blade was probably made in Solingen in Germany from where huge numbers of blades were imported into Britain during the Civil War period to fulfil demand for swords on both Royalist and Parliamentarian sides. The blade is 32 inches long (81.25 cm) and overall the sword measures 38.5 inches (98 cm) long. Stuart C Mowbray in “British Military Swords”, Mowbray Publishing, 2013, dedicates a section to Mortuary Swords in pages 178 to 225, as does Cyril Mazansky, in “British Basket Hilted Swords”, Boydell Press 2005, Chapter 11, pages 233 to 280.

Nation : American
Local Price : $3495.00

Scarce US Model 1863 Lindsay Double Rifle Musket, with Bayonet. Patented on the eve of the Civil War by J. P. Lindsay in October, 1860, using the same principle as his earlier two-shot percussion pistols, the M1863 Double Rifle Musket was a novel idea, but ultimately proved ineffective in the field. It used a single rifled .58 caliber barrel, with twin hammers and percussion nipples operated by a single trigger to fire superimposed charges, one loaded atop the other. The principle was that the forward-most charge would be fired first, with the rear-most charge firing second. The idea was apparently well-received because the U.S. Ordnance Department contracted for 1,000 of them. In actuality, however, the mechanism proved somewhat involved and often resulted in both charges firing simultaneously, frequently causing damage and/or injury. They were not well received by the units issued them and ultimately their use was abandoned. It features a 41 1/8” round barrel with semi-octagonal breech stamped “LINDSAY/PATENT’D OCT. 9. 1860”; with 3-position folding rear sight and front blade sight that doubles as a bayonet lug. Rather than having a traditional lock and lockplate set in from the right side of the stock, the firing mechanism drops into a mortise from the top and is not exposed from the side. This made servicing the weapon more difficult than traditional muskets. Walnut full stock with two stamped ADK inspector cartouches (Andrew D. King) on the left flat and iron mounts, including 3 barrel bands, fore end cap, ramrod, and butt plate. Sling swivels mounted on the front of the trigger guard and middle barrel band. Included is an original angular socket bayonet, stamped “US” at the base of the blade. Overall length 56”. Metal is smooth and mostly bright, with remains of an old layer of grease. Walnut stock shows minor handling marks, but the left side has a crack running from the rear of the trigger guard to the back of the mechanism tang (not visible from the right side). This was possibly caused by both charges firing simultaneously.

Nation : ?
Local Price : $3495.00

Unusual European Dagger, Late 17th/Early 18th C. Uniquely designed steel hilt with twin sets of vertically recurved quillons arranged in opposite directions, each with an antler-shaped finial. Single side ring with matching pierced design. Pommel decorated ensuite; the grip with its original copper wire-wrapped grip arranged in a chevron shape and finished with Turks heads top and bottom. Tapering 13 1/4″ blade of hollow-ground triangular section, engraved on both sides with foliage, geometric designs, a spread-winged eagle, and sun faces. Very good original condition; the metal generally smooth, with some very light pitting and age staining. Wear to engravings. No scabbard. Overall length 19 1/4″. A rapier with similar antler motif recently sold at auction in Germany for 15,000 euro.

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : $3495.00

Spanish or Italian Shell Guard Rapier, 2nd Half 17th C. Forged iron hilt formed with two large upturned shell guards, each with decorative chiseled border. Long, straight round-section quillons with turned finials; large pas d’ane integrally forged with the shells; and a number of smaller looping bars which cover the spaces between the shells and join with the integrally forged knuckle bow. Bun-shaped pommel with turned base; grip wrapped with twisted copper wire secured with iron ferrules top and bottom. Broad double-edged 36” (91.4 cm) blade of flattened hexagonal section with shallow central fuller stamped with maker’s name “* GIO * KNEGT ” on one side and “* IN * SOLINGEN *” on the other, with anchor mark at the end of the fuller on both sides. The Knecht Family of Solingen, Germany has been active from the early 17th Century, well into the 20th Century, and George Knecht’s name has been found on many blades exported to the Caribbean and the Spanish colonies, as well as swords on the European Continent. Guard and grip slightly loose, one small bar has a separated forge weld (see photo), dark gunmetal patina and scattered rust marking to metal, and several shallow nicks in the blade. Overall length 43” (109.2 cm). Formerly in the War Museum Collection.

Nation : Italian
Local Price : 4,850.00 USD

AN ITALIAN CRAB CLAW BROADSWORD DATED 1644. So-called crab claw form hilt after its curved cross guard. See Armi Bianche Italiane, pl.585-91 for related examples and particularly pl.586 which is closely related. Iron hilt with radially fluted shell guard and fluted pommel. Oval ring guard with scalloped medial and matching scallops to the quillon terminals. Iron wire wrapped grip. 31 ¾ d.e. blade of flattened diamond section. The front with large 1644 and the reverse with the running wolf mark chiseled. This is an infantry sword of well know type. Its blade length is calculated to optimize its effect for close hand to hand fighting. At the time, Venice was a city state which encompassed most of north of the Italian peninsula and the territories north and east of the Adriatic. It was the power which held the Ottoman Turks in check. Her fleet of over 3000 ships protected the coastline from marauding Turks and pirates both on land and at sea. This sword likely saw service aboard a ship as well as on land.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £3450

Click and use the code >23511 to search for this item on the dealer website Stunning & Beautifu, Edo Period Tachi-kake, The Traditional Japanese Samurai Tachi Sword Stand. Used by Such As The Okuyama Clan´s Daimyo lord. A Clan That Were Descendants of The Famous Genji Clan

Nation : Persian
Local Price : £3450

Click and use the code >24850 to search for this item on the dealer website Beautiful Matched Pair of An Ancient Bronze Sword and Dagger With Pierced Bird Cage Pommels. From The Era of the Ancient Greco-Persian Wars, Circa 5th Century B.C.

Nation : British
Local Price : £3,450.00

British Generals Scimitar – General Sir Robert Mansergh. British Generals Scimitar – General Sir Robert Mansergh GCB, KBE, MC by Wilkinson Sword London number 82917 which was sold to Hobson 8th May 1961 however it was obtained directly from the family with two further very interesting sword. Regulation ER 2 sword in great condition just contact marks please see images. Commander-in-Chief of the United Kingdom Land Forces from 1956 to 1959 In that capacity he headed a Committee which looked at the Administration of the British Army. Mansergh also served as Colonel Commandant of the Royal Artillery and the Royal Horse Artillery Regiments. The grips are Ivorine which is Synthetic ivory, made from cellulose nitrate. However this could still cause issues with shipping “ customs to certain countries due to the similarities to Ivory.

Nation : British
Local Price : £3,450.00

British Officers Royal Artillery Sword – General Sir Robert Mansergh. British Officers Royal Artillery Sword General Sir Eric Carden Robert Mansergh, GCB, KBE, MC Robert Mansergh was born in Cape Colony and educated at the Rondebosch Boys High School in Cape Town and the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. He was commissioned into the Royal Field Artillery in 1920 He served with the British Military Mission to Iraq between 1931 and 1935, being awarded the Military Cross in 1932 The sword is George 5th regulation pattern by Wilkinson Sword London number 58559 and although the Wilkinson Sword register is blank it was obtained directly from the family with two further very interesting sword which will be listed shortly. The blade with pitting towards the tip and one small area of staining please see images. Complete with field service scabbard and frog

Nation : German
Local Price : 4,800.00 USD

GERMAN SWEPT HILTED RAPIER C.1600. Type identified in The Rapier and Smallsword 1460-1820, Norman, as type 52, dated C.1550-1630. Iron hilt with elegantly swept bars and faceted pommel. Iron wire wrapped grip. 42 ¾” blade marked CLEMENS ENCRETS EN TOLEDO. That inscription is likely spurious, intended to embrace the cachet of foreign, particularly Spanish blade makers. The practice was common and is well documented in museum catalogs. An iconic example of magnificent proportions well preserved for the period.

Nation : ?
Local Price : 3,500.00

. A Pair of Flintlock Queen Anne Pistols by Haywood. With round turn-off cannon barrels, stamped with London proofs at the breech and engraved ‘BOUGHTON' foliate engraved tangs, signed border engraved locks, decorated with foliage at the tails, unusual half-stocks swelling at the butts, with silver-side plates, escutcheons and lions head grotesque masks, steel trigger guards and border engraved fore-ends. HAYWOOD Charles apprentice to Richard Lawrence in Gunmakers Co., 1710. Howard L. Blackmore (1986) Gunmakers Of London, 1350-1850. George Shumway Publisher. USA. Dimensions: Bore: Barrel Length: 6 Inches (15.24 cm) Overall Length: 13 Inches (33.02 cm)

Nation : ?
Local Price : 3,500.00

. A Superb Cased Pair of Belt Pistols by Askey of Bedale. With sighted octagonal barrels, signed in full along the top flats, ‘ISAAK ASKEY BEADALE' colour case hardened breeches profusely engraved box-lock actions decorated with scrolling foliage throughout, cocks decorated en suite, finely chequered walnut butts with engraved oval escutcheons, ‘PGC' in script, foliate engraved oval butt caps with hinged traps, foliate engraved trigger guards and fitted with captive ramrods, struck with Birmingham proofs: in their original lined and fitted case, complete with bullet mould, loading rod and powder flask, the lid of the box with a reproduction trade label. The exterior of the lid also engraved ‘PGC' to match the pistols. A very crisp set. ASKEY Dimensions: Bore: 20 Bore Barrel Length: 12 cm Overall Length: 24 cm

Nation : ?
Local Price : 3,450.00

. A Superb Pair of Flintlock Officers Pistols by Jn Jones & Son. With sighted browned octagonal barrels engraved LONDON long the top flat and stamped with London proofs at the breech, foliate engraved steel tangs, bevelled border engraved locks, signed JN JONES & SON beneath the pans, full-stocked in walnut with flat-sided butts, completed with iron mounts comprising trigger guard engraved with flowers on the bow and pineapple finials with steel ramrod pipes and original horn tipped ramrods. In lovely condition overall, ideal for casing. Jones, John (1802-1830) "e;Sole Patent Double Gun and Pistol Maker, All Kinds of Guns and Pistols."e; 22 Whittall St. 1802 – 1810/ and Son, same address 1811-1817 without and Son, Great Hampton St. 1817-1830 ‘ late of the White Horse' died 31st Dec. 1830, aged 33 (Bailey and Nie 1978; 42). Dimensions: Bore: 20 Bore Barrel Length: 9 Inches (22.86 cm) Overall Length: 14.5 Inches (36.83 cm)