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Lot 824
A British Unwin & Rogers folding knife pistol, 3 5/8 inch tapered barrel German silver with British proof marks, steel hammer, folding trigger, 3 inch folding blade marked `Unwin & Rogers NON XXL ` and one smaller broken blade also marked the same. The pistol sides faced with horn over brass fillets , tiny German silver bullet mould and tweezers contained in pistol butt.
Lot 207
A Scottish horn snuff mull of hoof form, inscribed `James Hogg Ettrick 1799` 10cm long with a bone pick initialled `JH` (2) James Hogg (1770-1835) Novelist and Poet, born at Ettrick Farm, published poetry until his late forties including The Justifical Sinner, Three Perils of Man and Woman, The Mountain Bard and The Queens Wake
Lot 188
A PEARLWARE JUG transfer printed in sepia with an `Indian` sporting scene, the solitary figure blowing a French horn, amongst luxuriant vegetation, the handle and prow lip outlined in ochre enamel, 21.5cm h, c1810 In fine condition 189. A RARE CREAMWARE GENERAL ELIOTT FLASK decorated in coloured glass, moulded to either side with the General`s portrait in high relief, details of his uniform picked out in green glaze, bordered by large sponged spots of manganese, 16.5cm h, c1786 General Sir George Augustus Eliott (1717-1790) was feted for his brilliant defence of Gibraltar, which was besieged by the Spanish fleet from July 1779 to February 1783. The portrait is copied from a caricature of "The Cock of the Rock" based on a drawing by G F Kochler of 1786. Both it and a similar flask are illustrated Lewis, op cit, p164. Small chip on the neck cordon, tiny firing blemish with minor hairline crack in consequence on the hat on one side, no restoration
Lot 527
A CHINESE CARVED BAMBOO LIBATION CUP IN THE FORM OF AN ASIAN RHINOCEROS HORN CUP carved with pine branches and gnarled roots before pine bark, a narrow incised line below the lip, the underside with crude concentric rings, 6.5 cm h, 9.5cm w, probably 19th c, wood stand A similar but larger carved bamboo cup is illustrated Chapman (J), The Art of Rhinoceros Horn Carving in China, 1999, plt 377. Clearly of some age, probably 19th c. Much accretion of dust and dirt, minor shrinkage cracks running through two of the branches carved on the exterior, no restoration
Lot 960
BLACK RHINOCEROS (DICEROS BICORNIS) C1900, BY THE ARMY & NAVY STORES taxidermy horns with hide on original light oak shield for wall-mounting, with ivorine trade label MOUNTED BY THE ARMY & NAVY STORES NATURALIST DEPT. LONDON, S.W. and numbered in ink 13007 anterior horn longest curve 57cm, posterior horn 33cm CITES Appendix 1 Annex A (Exempt)
Lot 11
THREE SOUTH EAST ASIAN DAGGERS, 19TH CENTURY the first a Parang, with broad blade swelling towards the tip, and large carved horn hilt; the second Malaysian, with etched blade incised with the Dutch East India Company mark and the date 1747, and carved horn hilt decorated with scrollwork; and the third a Patani Kris, with wavy pattern-welded blade, and carved horn grip with characteristic pronounced beak the first: 45.5cm; 18in (3)
Lot 33
A MOROCCAN SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (JAMBIYA) PRESENTED BY THE SULTAN OF MOROCCO TO G. FORD, MAY 1896 with curved double-edged blade, engraved silver ferrule, rhinoceros horn grip of characteristic form, the pommel applied with a shield-shaped silver plaque engraved with the presentation inscription and with a pierced foliate washer on the top, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts engraved en suite with the ferrule, and complete with its suspension cord and tassels together with his diary for the period 20th March 1896 to 18th April and some small newspaper cuttings the jambiya; 39cm; 15 3/8in (2)
Lot 34
AN ARAB DAGGER (JAMBIYA) AND A MASONIC SWORD the first with curved polished blade, and horn hilt studded with brass and steel nails, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard decorated with silver beadwork over the outer face, complete with its belt; the second with etched blade decorated with masonic motifs, brass hilt with bow-tie quillons engraved `G. W. Sayer` and `Rosslyn` in its scabbard the first: 31.5cm; 12 3/8in (2)
Lot 35
TWO ARAB SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGERS (JAMBIYAS), 20TH CENTURY each with curved polished blade, silver hilts chased with traditional designs of foliage and scrollwork, one with rhinoceros horn hilt and the other with horn hilt, each in its wooden scabbard covered with silver thread on the outer face, and complete with its loops for suspension the first: 28.5cm; 11 1/4in (2)
Lot 37
A BALKAN SILVER-MOUNTED SWORD (YATAGHAN), 19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade stamped with a circular mark on one side, the lower portion encased with silver repoussé with scrolling foliage extending to form the hilt (small losses), the latter fitted with a pair of horn grip-scales shaped for the fingers, in a contemporary wooden scabbard entirely encased in silver repoussé with scrolls, bouquets and cornucopia 63cm; 24 3/4in blade
Lot 55
A 18 BORE OTTOMAN BALKAN MIQUELET-LOCK RIFLE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with octagonal etched twist sighted barrel decorated with a panel of gold scrollwork at the breech and muzzle and retained by five engraved white metal bands, blued steel lock decorated en suite with the barrel (the goldwork with losses), figured hardwood full stock inlaid with brass nails over the fore-end, panels of green-stained horn inset with brass nails framed by white bone about the tang, faceted butt inlaid with circular patterns of brass nails and segments of contrasting horn and bone, and the base decorated with a single flower head (sling swivels missing, the fore-end and ramrod later) 70.8cm; 27 7/8in barrel
Lot 76
AN UNUSUAL 18 BORE FLINTLOCK PISTOL, DATED 1807 refinished in its early working life in India, with silver-plated octagonal sighted barrel stamped with a series of marks and cut with a lengthy inscription on the top flat on a ground of foliage including the date, the breech applied with an engraved gold plaque on top stamped with further letters, gold-lined vent, stepped lock decorated with gold foliage around the border, signed `Griersn [sic] London` on a gold trophy-of-arms, fitted with semi-rainproof pan, roller and bolt safety, figured walnut half-stock stamped with an arsenal number `327` opposite the lock, chequered butt, engraved silver mounts including trigger-guard with pineapple finial and foliate butt-cap, gold escutcheon engraved with a stylised crest and inscribed `Bate` beneath, and horn-tipped wooden ramrod, perhaps the original 36.8cm; 14 1/2in The inscription includes references to the doctor of the Delhi arsenal and the date 20th September 1857, the last day of the Siege of that town during the Indian Rebellion.
Lot 100
TWO GURKHA KUKRI KNIVES, THE FIRST 19TH CENTURY the first with broad blade engraved with a panel of scrollwork along the back-edge on each side, large carved horn hilt, engraved steel pommel cap, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard complete with an accompanying knife with antler grip (the second knife missing); the second 20th Century, of characteristic form, in its scabbard complete with its two accompanying knives the first: 50.5cm; 19 7/8in (2)
Lot 113
A RARE FALCHION, PROBABLY VENETIAN, EARLY 17TH CENTURY with broad blade double-edged towards the tip and formed with a clipped-back point, inlaid with two latten marks at the forte (worn), steel hilt comprising two down-turned quillons with knop-shaped and stylised hound`s head terminals respectively, moulded langets, knuckle-guard with knop-shaped finials, engraved brass pommel cap, and shaped horn grip with chequered back-edge studded with numerous brass nails, and inset with a pierced brass tracery panel on each side 72cm; 28 3/8in blade Literature Literature Anthony North, Swords and hilt Weapons, London 1994, p. 77, illustrated.
Lot 114
A RARE ENGLISH PROTO-MORTUARY SWORD, CIRCA 1635 with broad blade cut with a short shallow fuller on each side (light pitting), steel hilt comprising scalloped outer-guard, scrolling quillon knuckle-guard interrupted by a scalloped moulding, scalloped inner-guard, brass pommel cast as an Eagle`s head and decorated with scrolls and a green man mask, pierced iron threaded button, and fluted horn grip reinforced with an iron panel on each side (the hilt pitted) 77cm; 30 1/4in blade Literature Anthony R. E. North, European Swords, London 1982, p. 32, illustrated. A closely related sword is illustrated in D. Blackmore 1990, p. 29, no. 38. This sword was probably made in the sword factory at Hounslow, see A. R. E. North op cit.
Lot 120
AN UNUSUAL HANGER, LATE 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ENGLISH with slender slightly curved single-edged blade inlaid with three Celestial masks on each side, chiselled iron hilt (shell-guard missing), comprising down-curved quillon formed as a hound`s head, knuckle-guard, and brass pommel chiselled as a stylised Tiger`s head, and horn grip reinforced with iron panels 60.6cm; 23 7/8in blade A closely related sword is illustrated D. Blackmore 1990, p. 29, no. 38.
Lot 121
AN ENGLISH HUNTING HANGER, LATE 17TH CENTURY with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the tip, steel stirrup hilt, comprising globular quillon, knuckle-guard interrupted by a central moulding, ferrule chiselled with a portrait profile, and cap pommel chiselled with an expanded flower head, and natural stag horn grip 65cm; 25 5/8in blade
Lot 122
AN ENGLISH HUNTING HANGER, LATE 17TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade retaining traces of a mark on one side (areas of pitting), steel hilt comprising solid shell-guard pierced with a hole on each side, down-curved flattened bulbous quillon, knuckle-guard interrupted by a central moulding ferrule, and cap pommel, decorated throughout with a silver trellis pattern filled with pellets (rubbed, areas of pitting), and natural stag horn grip 47.5cm; 18 3/4in blade
Lot 124
AN ENGLISH SILVER-HILTED HUNTING SWORD, LAST QUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY, MAKER`S MARK WL A PELLET ABOVE AND BELOW with curved blade double-edged towards the point, struck with a King`s mask on each side and the letters `P T` arranged vertically on the front, silver hilt comprising a pair of short globular quillons each stamped on both sides with the maker`s mark, moulded ferrule with cusped border, and cap pommel formed en suite and natural stag horn grip 40.6cm; 16in blade A silver-hilted hanger with the same maker`s marks is preserved in the Royal Armouries, Leeds (inv. no. RA IX.918). See A. R. Dufty & A. Borg 1974, pl. 55d.
Lot 126
A SILVER-HILTED HUNTING SWORD, SECOND HALF OF THE 18TH CENTURY with curved slender blade stamped with three celestial masks on the reverse and a single mask on the front, moulded silver hilt comprising short recurved quillons with faceted bud-shaped finials, outer ring-guard interrupted by a central moulding en suite with the quillons, cap pommel with shaped base, and faceted horn grip 60.3cm; 23 3/4in blade
Lot 127
AN ENGLISH HANGER, CIRCA 1700 with curved blade double-edged towards the point, cut with a running wolf mark on each side, brass hilt cast in low relief, including asymmetrical double shell-guard decorated with a pair of crowned cherubs, moulded brim interrupted by a grotesque, quillon formed as a ram`s head, knuckle-guard, and moulded cap pommel decorated with masks, and natural stag horn grip 61.5cm; 24 1/4in blade
Lot 129
A SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD, CIRCA 1770, PROBABLY ENGLISH with curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point, silver hilt cast and chased in low relief, comprising recurved quillons, pierced quillon-block, and spirally-moulded tapering grip of green-stained horn bound with silver ribband 60cm; 23 5/8in blade
Lot 130
AN ENGLISH HUNTING SWORD, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 18TH CENTURY with tapering blade double-edged toward the point and cut with a slender fuller along the back-edge, gilt-brass hilt cast in low relief, including shell-guard cast with a green man mask, knuckle-guard interrupted by a rococo moulding, and back-strap rising to a pommel, en suite with the shell, and fluted horn grip 55.5cm; 21 7/8in blade
Lot 132
A SILVER-MOUNTED HUNTING SWORD, MID-18TH CENTURY with fullered blade double-edged towards the point, silver hilt cast and chased with rococo ornament, comprising vertically recurved quillons (marks indistinct), cap pommel decorated with a shell and the grip veneered with contrasting panels of horn (one panel missing), in its steel-mounted leather scabbard (now in three pieces) 55cm; 21 3/4in blade
Lot 133
A SILVER-HILTED HUNTING SWORD, MID-18TH CENTURY, PROBABLY GERMAN with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with an angel above the inscription `un me suffit`, a panel of scrollwork and trophies on each side at the forte (light wear), silver hilt comprising a pair of short moulded quillons, a marked shaped panel to cover the scabbard, cap pommel chased with a grotesque mask, and horn grip carved with linear mouldings (one small crack), in its original silver-mounted leather scabbard (one mount replaced) 45cm; 17 3/4in blade
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