Indian 19th Century Pesh Kabz Dagger

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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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Indian 19th Century Jadeite Pesh Kabz Dagger

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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.

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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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English c.1780’s Infantry NCO’s Sword

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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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British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword

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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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Austrian Model 1869/90 Military Intendant Official’s Sword

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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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French Model 1854 Heavy Cavalry Trooper’s Sword

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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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C.1800 Malayan Antique Lantaka Bronze Cannon

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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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Large mid-20th Century Arab Jambiya Dagger

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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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WW1 Scottish Seaforth Highlander’s Officer’s Basket-Hilted Broadsword

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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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Scottish Solid Silver Hallmarked Sgian Dubh 1935

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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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C.1800’s Indian Shamshir Kukri

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A great example of a C.1800’s Indian Shamshir Kukri.  The style of the kukri is very distinctive and comprises a deeply engraved Indian Shamshir hilt and wide kukri blade that has a heavy, inset brass motif at the blade forte.  The blade also has a heavily chiselled decorative border to the top of the blade and a circular motif to each side of the blade.  The kukri has excellent balance in the hand and would actually have been quite an effective cutting and slashing weapon if wielded correctly.  This kukri is in excellent condition and has a great age patina and polish.  There is no damage or repairs to the kukri and both hilt and scabbard are solid with no movement to both.  The length of the kukri blade  is 15 inches (19.5 inches overall).  This is a good an attractive addition to any serious collection of antique Indian edged weaponry.

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German Model 1867/71 Cavalry Officer’s Sword

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A good example of a German Model 1867/71 Cavalry Officer’s Sword.  This sword comprises a pierced steel multi-bar hilt with fishskin grip and remains of the original silver twistwire.  The best feature of this sword is the blade that is extensively decorated with a mixture of military motifs, including stands of arms, cannons, furled flags and scrolling foliage.  The blade is in excellent condition and the blade is very crisp and terminates with a clipped point.  The sword comes complete with its original steel scabbard.  I have seen this model of sword carried by both Prussian and Saxon cavalry officers and it is likely that it comes from one of these German nation states.  Blade length is 33 inches (39 inches overall).

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English C.1790 Naval Seaman’s Cutlass

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A good and original example of an English C.1790 Naval Seaman’s Cutlass.  These early naval cutlasses came in a variety of styles and grades of quality and were sold to the Royal Navy in the years preceding the Napoleonic Wars and also well into the conflict.  It was only in 1804 that a standard pattern of naval cutlass was developed for use by seaman in the Royal Navy.  This particular cutlass comprises a simple sheet iron bowl hilt that has the knuckle guard attached to the pommel in simple fashion.  The grip is made from polished wood and secured with a series of iron rivets.  The slightly curved blade is deeply impressed with a running fox mark of James Woolley (1785-1825) of Birmingham.  I would guess this is one of his very early cutlasses as the style is very much c.1790 and I wouldn’t put it much after that.  Condition of the cutlass is good for its age with some commensurate age wear to the blade.  Both hilt and blade are rock solid with no movement.  Blade length is 27 inches (31 inches overall).

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Italian 19th/20th Century Infantry Sword and Scabbard

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A scarce and fine example of an Italian 19th/20th Century Infantry Sword and Scabbard.  The hilt style is very typical of Italian military swords that I have encountered from this period and I am trying to track down the actual model – will update the listing if I find out and would appreciate any help to positively identify this sword.  It is in excellent condition and retaining just about all the original blueing to the hilt and blade – I actually doubt whether this sword was ever issued as it does not show any wear to the blade.  The blade grip appears to be made from a chequered composite material.  With consecutive numbers to the hilt, blade and scabbard.  The sword comes complete with its original blued steel and leather scabbard – again in excellent condition.  Both sword and scabbard fit perfectly and there is no movement to the hilt and blade – both are rock solid.  An unusual addition to any collection of Italian military swords.  Blade length is 27 inches (33 inches overall).

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Large French Napoleonic Hollandais Infantry Handpainted Figure

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A terrific and large French Napoleonic Hollandais Infantry Handpainted Figure.  This is a French Napoleonic figure of an NCO in 3rd Regiment Grenadiers (Hollandais).  In 1810, when Holland was annexed by Napoleon, The Royal Guard became the 2nd Grenadiers in the French Old Guard. A few months later, another regiment was raised, which became the 2eme. The Dutchmen then became ‘Le 3eme Regiment Grenadiers à Pied de la Garde Imperiale’. On 20 July, they were given their regimental Eagle.

1792: Lille,  1793: Tourcoing,  1795: Armee du Nord,  1796: Armee de Sambre-et-Meuse,  1797: Armee d’Allemange,  1798: Armee de Mayence,  1799: Stokach and Zurich,  1800: Genoa,  1805: Cape Finistere and Trafalgar,  1806: Armee d’Italie,  1807: Armee d’Italie,  1808: Grande Armee,  1809: Essling, Aspern and Wagram,  1812: Polotsk and Berezina,  1813: Dresden and Leipzig,  1814: La Rothiere,  1815: Fleurus and Waterloo.

The detail and painting of the figure is excellent and he comes complete with his musket and sword. In great condition – no damage of wear – would make a great display piece for any collection of Napoleonic militaria.  Height of the figure is 16 inches.  I have another figure for sale this week – a  British (NCO – Cumberland Regiment) – please take a look.

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Large British Napoleonic Infantry NCO’s Handpainted Figure

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Large British Napoleonic Infantry NCO’s Handpainted Figure.   A terrific and large resin British Napoleonic figure of an NCO in the 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot.  The 34th Regiment of Foot was formed in 1702 and at the beginning of the Napoleonic conflict the First Battalion were posted to the West Indies to put down revolutionary inspired uprisings. They were stationed there for the remainder of the war.  The Second Battalion served with distinction during  the Peninsular Campaign and during the Battle of Arroyo dos Molinos (1811), they fought the French 34th Regiment and captured the French drums and the Drum Major’s mace.  The regiment still possesses these items today (despite requests for their return by the French Government.)  On the anniversary of the battle 28 October (“Arroyo Day”) the Regimental band would form up and parade beating the captured drums in celebration. These were presented for safe keeping to the Regimental Museum at Carlisle Castle and are now on public display though the celebration is continued today as part of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (King’s, Lancashire and Border).  The detail and painting of the figure is excellent and he comes complete with his long spontoon and sword. In great condition – no damage of wear – would make a great display piece for any collection of Napoleonic militaria.  Height of the figure is 16 inches.  I have another French Napoleonic infantry figure for sale – please take a look.

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British Dated 1885 Indian Raj Military Swagger Stick

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British Dated 1885 Indian Raj Military Swagger Stick.  A very unusual late-19th Century painted Indian Raj swagger stick.  Dated to 1885 and with the letter “U” – attractively decorated for its entire length.  A unique piece.  Length of the swagger stick is 34 inches.   In the British Army prior to World War I swagger sticks were carried by all other ranks when off duty, as part of their walking out uniform.  The stick took the form of a short cane of polished wood, with an ornamented metal head of regimental pattern. The usual custom was for the private soldier or NCO to carry the stick tucked under his arm. Cavalrymen carried a small riding cane instead of the swagger stick of infantry and other branches.  This practice was restricted to the army and Royal Marines, and was never imitated by the other services. Uniforms are no longer worn by army personnel when off duty and the swagger stick has accordingly become obsolete.

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Antique C.1900 Persian Islamic Isfahan Solid Silver Vase

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This is a fine Antique C.1900 Persian Islamic Isfahan Solid Silver Vase of baluster form.  The vase is deeply cut with myriad representations of exotic birds, foliage and abstract patterns.  This style of silversmithing was very popular in Persian at this time and many pieces were exported throughout Europe and there is still a flourishing silver industry there today.  The vase is hallmarked with Persian silver marks to the neck.  In good condition with small dent to one side – could be pushed out I would guess – have not touched it and does not detract too much as it is within the heavily cut silver decoration.  Height of the vase is 8 inches and the width is 4 inches.  Very attractive and scarce piece.

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C.1900’s Chinese Nationalist Army Dadao Fighting Sword

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A scarce and huge C.1900’s Chinese Nationalist Army Dadao Fighting Sword.  These massive swords were issued to ordinary soldiers and used from the early 1900’s and right through the Japanese occupation and end of WW2.   It takes the form of a large and heavy cleaver-type blade with a long, material-bound grip and ring pommel.  The sword retains the original silk tassels – this is rarely seen on these swords.  The sword comes complete with its original leather scabbard.  Condition of the huge blade is very good with only light staining in a few places.  Both sword and hilt are tight and rock solid with no movement.  Blade length is 22.5 inches (32.5 inches overall).  Please look at the images below to see this sword carried by Chinese Nationalist troops.

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Imperial German WW1 Trench Fighting Mace Flail

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An original Imperial German WW1 Trench Fighting Mace Flail.  This gruesome weapon was used during the latter stages of the First World War and was very effective during trench raids.  The mace comprises a very heavy cast iron spiked ball which is attached by a chain to the turned wooden handle.   Trench raiding was a major feature of trench warfare during World War I.   The raids took the form of  small scale surprise attacks on enemy positions.  Most raids took place at night by small teams of men who usually  blacked up their faces and then entered No-Mans Land and headed for the enemy’s trenches after cutting through the barbed wire. Although pistols and rifles would have been carried, the need for quiet was paramount, in order that the attacker could work his way along the enemy trench and so not alert the enemy further along the trench system.  This mace and similar weapons such as clubs and knives were effective in this role.  The mace is in good overall condition.  Length is 23 inches.

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