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An original British Army 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper’s Sword.  This is the type of sword that was carried throughout the Napoleonic Wars by British light cavalry troopers and featured in just about all the major campaigns and battles of the period, including the Peninsular Wars and the Battle of Waterloo.  It comprises a steel stirrup hilt and wood and leather grip – all original leather wrapping still remains.  The blade is wide and of typical hatchet point form that swells towards the point.  It would have been a most effective slashing and cutting weapon and devastating in the charge. Blade is maker marked to Gill of London on the spine.  It was the brainchild of Major Gaspard Le Marchant, a British cavalry officer who copied the swords being carried by Austrian hussars of the period.  This example is in good condition for its age with some appropriate age wear to the hilt – blade in very good condition.  Both hilt and blade are rock solid – no movement whatsoever.    A great addition to any British Napoleonic sword collection.  Blade length is 32 inches (36 inches overall).

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An original British 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper’s Sword.  This is the type of sword that was carried throughout the Napoleonic Wars by British light cavalry troopers and featured in just about all the major campaigns and battles of the period, including the Peninsular Wars and the Battle of Waterloo.  It comprises a steel stirrup hilt and wood and leather grip – some losses.  The tang button is quite unusual in that it is secured to the hilt with a copper disc – never seen that before.  The blade is wide and of typical hatchet point form that swells towards the point.  It would have been a most effective slashing and cutting weapon and devastating in the charge.  It was the brainchild of Major Gaspard Le Marchant, a British cavalry officer who copied the swords being carried by Austrian hussars of the period.  This example is in good condition for its age with some appropriate age wear to the blade and grip.  Both hilt and blade are rock solid – no movement whatsoever.  Blade length is 32.5 inches (37 inches overall).

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A lovely British 1805 Pattern Naval Officer’s Sword from the first quarter of the nineteenth century.  This is quite an unusual piece as it was manufactured in the 1820’s and would have been one of the last examples of this pattern before the famous 1827 Pattern Naval Officer’s Sword was introduced and became the standard sword for an officer in the British Royal Navy – a pattern that is still carried by serving Royal Navy officers.  This sword has the typical lionshead pommel of the 1805 Pattern and the detailing on this sword is particularly fine.  The grip is marine ivory and probably indicates that it was carried by a senior or commanding officer.  The original brass twistwire still remains to the grip.  The blade is of pipe back form, a blade type that was very popular in the early to mid-nineteenth century.  The blade has an etched panel that features the royal cypher of King George IV (1820-1830).  The royal cyphers from George IV and William IV (1830-1837) are sometimes difficult to differentiate but I think that it is more likely that this sword is from the reign of King George IV as the 1827 Pattern was pretty firmly established by the reign of King William IV.  The blade also has a panel near the forte that has the name, “Brady Dublin”.  They were likely to be sword retailers rather than sword cutlers.  Condition of the sword is excellent with plenty of polish remaining to the blade.  A great piece.  Blade length is 31 inches (36 inches overall).

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A good example of a Spanish Model 1867 Infantry Officer’s Sword.  This sword is dated to 1880 and was made in Toledo, Spain.  It has an elaborately decorated blade that comprises a series of floral motifs and etched panel with “FABRICA TOLEDO 1880”.  Toledo, Spain was the centre for sword making in the country and had gained  over many hundreds of years, an enviable reputation for producing high quality swords and edged weapons.  Some of the finest rapiers were made in Toledo and the city name can be found engraved on countless blades of the 16th and 17th centuries.  The sword has a cast brass hilt with a grooved brass grip and a shell guard featuring the coat of arms of the royal House of Spain surrounded by a laurel wreath.  The royal coat of arms is repeated on the scabbard frog button.  Condition of the sword is pretty good with only light staining in places to the blade – some wear to the back of the leather and brass mounted scabbard.  Blade length is 30.5 inches (36 inches overall).

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A very rare Swiss German 16th Century Baselard Dagger Short Sword.  These daggers were popular throughout Northern Europe in the early 16th Century and carried by both civilians and the military.  Because of the large size and simple style of this baselard, I would guess that it is a military example and would have been used by an infantry soldier during the numerous wars and conflicts that ravaged Europe in the 16th Century.  It comprises a large hilt with wooden grip (probably later) with iron mounts.  The  blade is exceptionally wide and of triangular profile.  It is double-edged for its entire length.  It is possible that this is a Medieval broadsword blade that has been attached to a Baselard type hilt.  When this was done it is difficult to say as pieces of this age are notoriously difficult to appraise.  There is what I believe to be an armourer’s mark near the end of the blade – see pics.  Condition of the dagger is very good for its great age with appropriate losses to the blade edge and wear to the hilt.  These daggers were actually the later inspiration (alongside the Holbein dagger type) for German Nazi daggers of the 20th Century.  Blade length is 15.75 inches (21 inches overall).

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A large British Napoleonic Dragoon Trooper’s Sword.  This sword has a brass stirrup hilt with a grip composed of fishskin and brass twistwire – all of the original fishskin is still present.  The blade is straight and substantial and the length probably indicates use by a heavy cavalry trooper.  The blade is plain and double-edged towards the point.  This is not an official regulation pattern although the hilt is based on the 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper’s Sword.  It could even be pre-1796 and one of the many differing types that were used by cavalry regiments before standardisation came into force.  Condition of the sword is good overall – some losses to the metal on the blade.  Both the hilt and the blade are rock solid and have never been removed and re-seated.  Blade length is 32 inches (37 inches overall).

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A very rare British 1853 Pattern Cavalry Trooper’s Sword – 2nd Dragoons Scots Greys.  This sword was carried by a trooper in one of the most famous Scottish heavy cavalry regiments in the British Army who took part in some of the most noted battles in British Army history, including Waterloo (1815) when a Sergeant Charles Ewart of the Scots Greys captured the French eagle.  The Scots Greys were also present at the Charge of the Light (and Heavy) Brigade during the Crimean War (1854).  Unlike many 1853 Pattern swords that were carried after the Crimean War, the Scots Greys actually carried this new pattern of sword (mixed with some of the old 1821 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper’s Swords) during the Charge of the Heavy Brigade.  They were one of the first cavalry regiments to be issued with the sword in 1854 and their commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Darby Griffith, was very uncomplimentary about its effectiveness during the charge.  After this conflict they went on to serve in England, Scotland and Ireland.  This sword is in relatively untouched condition and retains dark age patina to both the hilt and scabbard – the patina matches so I do not believe that they have ever been apart.  The hilt is of three-bar form with a pressed leather grip, held together with steel pins.  The blade has an official inspection stamp to the forte.  The scabbard is stamped 2DG/B/24 (2nd Dragoons B Squadron Sword/Trooper No.24).  The sword has obvious signs of service and age wear – the grip leather has opened along the backstrap and there is wear to the metal of the hilt and scabbard.  These swords had a long and hard service life and the appearance of this sword just adds to its overall character and history.  Blade length is 35 inches (41 inches overall).  A rare sword to a highly sought after regiment.

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An original and rare German C.WW2 Waffen SS Cased Silver Desert Spoons.  These spoons were actually stamped by wounded Waffen SS soldiers whilst they were recuperating in military hospitals and were part of the “Verwundete program.”  German dinnerware manufactures invented a small stamping machine that could be given to hospitals where the wounded soldiers were undergoing treatment.  The spoons were donated by the German jewellers and cutlers to the military hospitals and the soldiers would place the SS runes to the end of each spoon.  Many of these sets were given by soldiers as wedding gifts to other serving soldiers.  The soldiers would use the small stamping machine to apply the tiny SS symbol at the ends of the spoons.  Condition of the spoons is very good with no damage.  Comes complete with its original presentation box and lining.  Length of each spoon is 5.5 inches.

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A good and original example of a 19th Century French Fencing Foil Sword with decorative cast brass hilt.  I would guess that this sword probably dates from the end of the 19th Century and possibly into the 20th Century, as the floral motifs to the hilt are very reminiscent of Art Nouveau decoration of the period.  The sword is marked with what look like opposing crescent moons to the blade forte and there is a safety plug to the end of the blade.  Most fencing foils of this period and beyond tend to have very plain hilts that are either bound in twistwire or just plain wood but this foil is more at the luxury end of the market and the owner was obviously concerned about both the practical and decorative elements to the sword.  Condition of the sword is very good – the blade has developed a rich and dark age patina.  Length of the blade is 35 inches (41 inches overall).

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An original C.1750 French European Hunting Hanger Sword.  This type of hunting sword was common throughout Europe in the 18th Century although the style of the sword hilt probably indicates a French origin.  The sword comprises a brass D-shaped hilt with a swollen knuckleguard, engraved crossguard and upturned quillon.  The grip is made from horn and topped with a domed pommel.  The blade is plain and with a single fuller to the top of the blade.  These swords were used both in the hunting field and also carried by military officers, particularly naval officers, where the shorter blade was an efficient weapon on board the confines of a ship’s deck.  The sword shows signs of wear, particularly towards the end of the blade.  Blade length is 21.5 inches (26 inches overall).

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A very good example of an Indian 19th Century Pesh Kabz Dagger.  These very distinctive Indo-Persian daggers were carried throughout Northern India and Persian during the 18th and 19th Centuries.  This example comprises a Jadeite grip with inset brass rivets and banded decoration.  The plain blade has a very well tempered multifullerd blade with a wicked point and a strengthening spine.  An attractively aesthetic piece.  In good overall condition with some commensurate age wear to the blade.  One side of the slab grip is missing.   These old Indian daggers are becoming quite scarce and this piece is a fine example and also comes complete with a wooden scabbard that has been bound with crimson material.   Blade length is 8.5 inches (12.5 inches overall).

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A very good example of an Indian 19th Century Jadeite Pesh Kabz Dagger.  These very distinctive Indo-Persian daggers were carried throughout Northern India and Persian during the 18th and 19th Centuries.  This example comprises a Jadeite grip with inset brass rivets and banded decoration.  The plain blade has a very well tempered multifullerd blade with a wicked point and a strengthening spine.  An attractively aesthetic piece.

Indian daggers becoming scarce

In good overall condition with some commensurate age wear to the blade.  These old Indian daggers are becoming quite scarce and this piece is a fine example and also comes complete with a wooden scabbard that has been bound with crimson material.   Blade length is 8.5 inches (12.5 inches overall).

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A very rare English c.1780’s Infantry NCO’s Sword.  This is the first spadroon-type English infantry sword that I have encountered that has a Board of Ordnance inspector’s mark to the blade forte – this indicates that it is likely to be for a non-commissioned officer and the general simplicity of the hilt and blade leans towards an NCO designation.  The sword comprises a brass, D-Shaped hilt with cushion pommel and is bound with heavy gauge brass twistwire.  The forward-guard has a diamond-shaped brass insert within the guard.  The blade is plain and with a lenticular blade that is deeply impressed with the number 4 and crown above.  This was a common stamp used by British government sword inspectors and was placed upon swords that were issued to ordinary soldiers.  The blade is double-edged to its full length.  Condition of the sword is good – the blade does have some commensurate age wear.  Both hilt and blade are rock solid – no movement whatsoever.  Blade length is 31 inches (36 inches overall).

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An original British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword.  Of typical form and with shell guard (folding guard missing) and wooden grip.  Blade is plain and with age wear.  Blade length is 32.5 inches (40 inches overall).  The 1796 Pattern was the mainstay of the British Infantry Officer for over 25 years.  Its obvious defects and fighting inadequacy were no doubt the cause of many unnecessary deaths amongst British officers.  Protection to the hand was minimal, and the blade was rather thin and flimsy.  Grip covering tends to be either silver twistwire, sheet silver (applied to give the appearance of twistwire) or copper wire.  Some blades were not decorated but left  plain but most feature blue and gilt decoration, including the royal coat of arms, “GR” (George III) cypher and stylised foliage, stands of arms, trophies etc.  Rarely do you find an officer’s name etched to the blade.  Scabbards are normally found with leather and gilt brass mounts although occasionally, steel versions are encountered that would have been used in the field.  The leather and gilt brass scabbards were prone to damage whilst campaigning (and consequent poor storage over the years) and it is rare to find both sword and scabbard in fine condition.

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A very rare and scarce Austrian Model 1869/90 Military Intendant Official’s Sword.  This sword was introduced for officials in management positions and replaced the Model 1849 sword.  The sword comprises a brass hilt wrapped with brass twistwire and has a prominent globular pommel with raised tang button.  The hilt also has two shell guards that can be worn either folded up or outwards.  The blade is plain and nickel-plated and is faintly marked to a German Solingen maker.  The sword comes complete with a leather and brass scabbard that is on a metal shell.  This probably designates it as being the later Model 1890 as this new type of scabbard was introduced then.  Condition of the sword is good overall – there is a bend to one of the shell guards and the leather to the scabbard has perished in places.  The length of the blade is 30 inches (35 inches overall). More information on this sword can be found in the excellent book – With Drawn Sword – Austro-Hungarian Edged Weapons 1848-1918, by Ortner and Artlieb.

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A terrific example of a French Model 1854 Heavy Cavalry Trooper’s Sword.  This sword is a very impressive piece and comprises a large four-bar brass hilt and leather and brass grip with brass twistwire.  The blade is quite substantial and of the same style as the blades found on Napoleonic cuirassier swords.  It is dated to June 1874 and indicates that it is a Model 1854 and manufactured at the French government sword manufactory at Chateullerault.  Condition of the sword is excellent with all original leather and twistwire still remaining to the grip.  The blade is also very clean with no pitting or damage.  Both the hilt and scabbard have matching numbers which is quite rare as most of these swords tend to have mis-matched scabbards.  These swords have now become quite scarce in the marketplace and especially so in this condition and with a matching scabbard – hard to better this one.  Blade length of the sword is 36 inches (42 inches overall).

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A very fine C.1800 Malayan Antique Lantaka Bronze Cannon.  These small and versatile cannon was mounted on boats and used by both local natives and also pirates.  The barrel is decorated with geometric and fantastical designs and the end of the barrel is extremely flared.  Condition is very good for its great age.  The Lantaka cannon comes supplied with varnished wooden display stand.  Length of the cannon is 25 inches.  This cannon is extremely heavy as it is made from solid cast bronze and the price includes FREE shipping so the buyer is getting a very good deal on this piece that would display very well.

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An unusual and Large mid-20th Century Arab Jambiya Dagger.  This is quite an impressive piece and comprises a large decorated white metal hilt with a bulbous wooden insert.  The blade is quite thick and sharpened with some simple dot decoration near the blade forte.  The jambiya comes complete with its original white metal scabbard that fits the hilt and blade very well.  These Arab jambiya daggers are always difficult to date as the style and pattern of Arab jambiyas have not changed for several hundred years.  I would say that this is a 20th Century piece but probably not post-mid century.  In very good overall condition.  Blade length is 8.5 inches (16.5 inches overall).

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An excellent WW1 Scottish Seaforth Highlander’s Officer’s Basket-Hilted Broadsword.  This is the 1831 Pattern Highland Officer’s Basket-hilted Broadsword that was carried by Scottish Highland Officers and is still carried by Scottish Highland officers who currently serve in the British Army.  The sword comprises a large nickel-plated basket hilt with red felt liner.  The grip is covered with a fishskin and silver twistwire.  The blade of this sword is in great order and is etched at he blade forte to the Edinburgh sword and military outfitter – Anderson and Sons.  The blade has numerous motifs, including regimental designs and a long list of regimental campaigns – all still very crisp and fine.  The blade length is 32.5 inches (38 inches overall).  The sword comes complete with its original heavy nickel-plated scabbard – in minty condition.  The battle honours of this famous Scottish regiment include:

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An excellent example of a Scottish Solid Silver Hallmarked Sgian Dubh 1935.  This has very fine carved detailing to the bogwood grip and all the sgian dubh mounts are solid hallmarked silver.  It would have been made in Birmingham as indicated by the anchor silver hallmark to the rear of the scabbard throat.  The decoration to the hilt and scabbard mounts are well executed and attractive.  The knife is topped with a faceted glass pommel – small nick.  The scabbard is also wrapped in leather.  The blade is made from polished steel with some age related staining in places.  A well made example of this iconic Scottish Highland knife.  The sgian-dubh may have originally been based on the evolved from the sgian-achlais, a dagger that was hidden under the armpit. It was used by the Scots of the 17th and 18th centuries and was slightly larger than the average modern sgian-dubh and was carried in the upper sleeve or lining of the body of the jacket.  By the 19th Century and the much greater interest in all things Scottish and particularly Highland in nature, there was an expolosion in the carrying of the sgian dubh for dress purposes, both by military officers and civilians.  This sgian dubh could have been carried by either one of these.  Blade length is 3.75 inches (6.75 inches overall).

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