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**ANCIENT 1550’s - 1650 BLADE**Japanese Bizen School Large Wakizashi Short Sword Smith Signed ‘BISHU OSAFUNE JU SUKE SADA’, Aizu Shoami School Work Tsuba, Signed Ko-Gatana Side Knife, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 23062 - 23062
This Wakizashi has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In his notes he states “A large Wakizashi, bizen style / school. Dates to 1550's to 1650's period. A good tori zori curve & parallel sided tang, typical bizen school work in bright old polish, slight scratches with notare nioi edged hamon undulating with some choji (clove shapes) typical bizen work. Signed by its maker ‘BISHU OSAFUNE JU SUKE SADA’. This den / school centred in osafune village lasted over three hundred years and had lots of smiths using the mei. Only Japanese can sort out which one made this sword. Kosherae / mounts, saya in nearly mint speckled multi-coloured lacquer with shakudo (metal) all matching set of fittings with gold highlights / edging which matches hilt / tsuka. This has shakudo & gold menuki showing birds (hens?) & leaves. Saya has ko gatana side knife. kodjuka hilt with flowers and bugs in shakudo (metal) with Nanako dots, slight wear from use. Blade signed but not readable. Very good quality gold sheet covered habaki. Tsuba is Aizu Shoami school style unsigned mid 19th century shows Autumn grasses & bell ringer insect in copper with gold highlights. Handle has been rebound in black ito wrap (good work) with good fish skin underneath. A very nice-looking short sword (wakizashi), a good age and in good condition, a collector's item”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 51.5cms. Total length 65cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23062
£1,650.00

*ANCIENT SHINTO PERIOD 1600-1800 BLADE**Japanese Large O Tanto Smith Signed ‘TAN (OR TANGO) BA KAMI YOSHI MICHI’, Kyo Shoami Work Tsuba, Signed Ko-Gatana Side Knife, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 23058 - 23058
This Tanto has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In his notes he states “Large tanto, shinto period 1600 to 1800 signed tan (or tango) ba kami yoshi michi. A large collection of smiths used this sword name starting in 1596 the shodai (1st gen) moved from mino with his father & 3 brothers and began the kyoto line of the mishina den. This ran for nine generations up to 1854. After 1st gen most of rest engraved a large chrysanthemum flower on shinogi-ji face. 1st gen yoshi michi moved to osaka in 1604 and lasted 3 generations in this branch did not use the chrysanthemum. This tanto is in the style of the 1st gen but needs more research to pin down maker and has to go to japan for papers. In good old polish. Mounts saya & tsuka are mounted in shitan wood japanese term for rosewood. Glossy dark wood hilt no bind just polished with bone fuchi kashira engraved with patterns nicely done to match top of saya. Saya has a ko gatana side knife blad is signed but worn cannot read it. Kodjuka (hilt) has decoration of vines & leaves & flowers shinchu metal (brass). Tsuba is kyo shoami work superbly done extreme piercing features birds flying over waves in silhouette nice black patina late Edo 1780’s menuki on hilt unusual flat leaf in gold with shakudo & gold bugs sat on them. The whole sword probably for export 1870-1900. V/good quality condition. A collectors piece”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 31.5cms. Total length 42cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23058 (Tanto box armoury)
£1,695.00

Victorian British Mameluke Pattern 1831 Officer's Sword With Ornate Brass Hilt Frame, Polished Bone Scales & Scabbard. Sn 23057 - 23057
The introduction of the 1831 pattern sword followed a vogue for mameluke style swords during the 1800’s (see page 176 of World Swords by Withers and page 206 of Swords of the British Army by Robson). This is an original Victorian era British Mameluke Pattern 1831 Officer's Sword. The blade has no maker or date marks. The sword has an undamaged 29 ½” blade (35” overall). The hilt has polished bone scales and ornate gilded brass fittings including cross guard with finials, central wreathed crossed arms, rose bosses, pommel hole mounts and grip strap. The sword has its original brass scabbard with 2 hanging rings. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23057
£575.00

WW2 Era British Royal Navy Locker To Capt Jones DSO DSC HMS Walpole Containing A Collection Of Uniform, Dress Sword With Scabbard & Foul Weather Cover, 2 Large Ensign Flags & Ephemera. Sn 19345 - 19345
WW2 Era British Royal Navy Locker To Captain B. Jones DSO DSC HMS Walpole Containing A Collection Of Uniform, Dress Sword With Scabbard & Foul Weather Cover, 2 Large Ensign Flags, Cigarette Lighter, Smoking Pipe, Original Photographs Of Naval Officer’s & Of HMS Walpole. Sn 19345 HMS Walpole was a W-class destroyer of the Royal Navy. The ship was built under the 1916–17 programme in the 10th Destroyer order. Walpole was assigned to the 13th Destroyer Flotilla in the Grand Fleet after completion. she was assigned to the 11th Destroyer Flotilla in September 1939 and served until almost the end of the Second World War. Her role was mostly convoy escort duties, but she took part in two combined arms operations (Operations Amsterdam and Jubilee) and the D-day landings (Operation Neptune). She hit a mine on 6 January 1945 and was subsequently declared a constructive total loss and broken up at Thos. W. Ward Grays, Essex in March 1945. This is a collection of British Naval officer’s dress uniform consisting of dress jacket, trousers & duffle Coat, dress sword, 2 large Ensign flags, cigarette lighter smoking pipe & contemporary original photographs all contained in a Transit locker marked to Captain B. Jones DSO DSC Who Captained HMS Walpole Circa early 1938 – 22 Nov, 1938. The silk lined dress jacket has bullion insignia and all original brass Kings crown fouled anchor buttons. The lining has tears and service wear and minor old stable mothing. It is approx. UK size 38” chest. There are no labels or markings on the jacket. The dress trousers have no tears and are clean. They are approx. UK size 31” leg 38” waist. There are no labels or markings on the trousers. The hooded duffle coat is excellent made of heavy serge material it has a large hood, all of its wood toggle fasteners and neck strap secured by buttons. The inside of the jacket has 2 cloth labels 1 in good condition ‘Bentalls’ a retailer or manufacturer and remnants of another label marked ‘showerproof’ and ‘Medium’ (size approx. UK size 38” chest). The 2 large period RN ensign flags measure approx. 63” x 32”. They both have staining and minor holes consistent with being flown and stored. Their hems have original rope cords with hanging rings. The photographs consist of an original group photo of RN Officers in uniform with some original indistinct ink signatures, a portrait photo of an RN Officer who features in the front centre of the group photo with indistinct ink signature (we do not know if Captain Bond features in either of the photos), a small photo of a seated woman in contemporary dress most likely a wife or relative of one of the Officers & a contemporary photo of HMS Walpole mounted on card. There is also a used wooden smoking pipe and a Novelty gas lighter in the form of a lifebuoy ring with central Dolphin devices. The lever operated lighter has no gas and we have not fuelled it to test it. The RN dress sword has a clean single edged straight blade which is 31½” in length with central fuller (37 ½” overall). The blade is crisply etched with Naval fouled anchor & foliate panels on both sides together with King’s crown The riccaso is marked on one side by the manufacturer or retailer Whittaker (illustrated), the reverse has the ordnance acceptance proof star with inlaid roundel. It has a gilt brass Lion’s head with mane pommel and grip strap & full knuckle guard with the Royal Navy Kings Crown and fouled anchor motif. The sword’s fish skin grip with bullion wire binding is undamaged. The guard has a folding langet which has an indistinct engraved stylised monogram, the langet functions as it should, holding the sword securely in the scabbard. Attached to the guard is its bullion cord and portepee. The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard which has brass mounts and 2 hanging rings. The sword is accompanied by its original black patent leather cover which is worn & has shrunk with age. All are contained in the original Naval officer’s painted pine wood transit locker. The locker with a hinged lid and lock (key absent). The left and right aspects have heavy duty iron carry handles. The top of the lid has white paint lettering ‘Capt B. Jones RN’ and remnants of an original indistinct transit label. Due to size & weight delivery will be by arrangement and at cost. Sn 19345 (on floor under shelves storeroom near bells)
£845.00

Victorian, British Ordnance C. Smith & Son London Pattern 1827 Officer's Presentation Sword With Etched Blade ‘F.S.F.S From G. Cadets Of B. Co R.M.C.S (Royal Military College Sandhurst) Christmas 1869’ & Scabbard. ED 2552 - ED 2552
Originally raised as the King’s Royal Rifle Corps in 1755, the Rifle Brigade was officially formed in 1800. The Regiment was always renowned for its individuality both in uniform & tactics and its no wonder that they eventually gained their own distinctive pattern of sword. The 1827 pattern is defined by an all steel hilt coupled with the usual Royal Cypher with strung bugle in the hilt cartouche (see page 174 of World Swords by Withers). This is an original British 1827 Pattern Sword with etched presentation inscription & Scabbard. The sword has a has a 32 ½” blade (38 ½” overall) with partial fuller. The blade has staining consistent with age & etched on both sides with decorative foliate panels and banners. Both sides have 'Crown VR' Royal Cypher (Victoria Regina). The ricasso has the ordnance acceptance star. The blade is also signed by the manufacturer C. Smith & Son 5 New Burlington St London’ & Royal Appointment. One side is inscribed with presentation detail ‘F.S.F.S From G. Cadets Of B. Co R.M.C.S Xmas 1869’ (The Royal Military College (RMC) was a British military academy for training infantry and cavalry officers of the British and Indian Armies. It was founded in 1801 at Great Marlow and High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire, but moved in October 1812 to Sandhurst, Berkshire). It has a voided full knuckle guard with the Rifle Brigade / Militia 'Queen’s Crown Above Slung Horn' badge. It has a curved stepped pommel with ball end, fish skin grip with wire binding in excellent condition. It is complete with steel scabbard with 2 hanging rings and shoe. The scabbard has even patina consistent with age and service wear. The price for this sword worthy of further research regarding the presentation inscription includes UK delivery. ED 2552
£645.00

**GENDAITO HAND FORGED BLADE**WW2 Era Japanese Army Officer’s Shin Gunto Sword, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 19571 - 19571
This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “Army Officer’s shin gunto pattern. The blade is a lower grade gendaito with a fuzzy oil quenched hamonwhich is nioi crystals based with small notare undulating pattern unsigned tang. A couple of long folding flaws in skin steel, lots of old finger rust to polish obscures any visible grain. Saya ins honoki wood with light coating of black lacquer. No kurikata has slide on metal ashi suspension loop & 1 loop of leather cover around the throat, rest of cover missing. Tsuba good quality & condition lots of gilt finish remaining original seppa. Tsuka is in good original condition all mounts present with gilt finish to fuchi & kabuto gane. Binding intact, fish skin is the flatter type. An un-touched & un-altered example of probably a seki arsenal production”. In his drawings of the blade he describes measurements and other blade characteristics (illustrated in image 2). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19571
£1,145.00

**UNKNOWN SWORD**Circa 19th Century Sword With Curved Sabre Blade & Steel Scabbard. ED 3029 - ED 3029
After much research via books, the internet & within the trade we have been unable to identify the Model or Nationality of this sword. Most likely made in the 19th Century it has an ebonised wood hilt with well defined finger grooves and curved steel back strap. It has a large steel tapering square section cross guard with ball finials and central langets similar to those found on British Mamaluke & Indian Talwar swords. The wood has knocks bumps and bruises consistent with age & handling but is totally secure. The sword has a 31 ¼” curved sabre blade with fullers. The blade has no visible maker marks & has age related staining. There is no damage to the cutting edge. The sword measures 36 ¾” overall. The sword comes with its original steel scabbard in which it was found. The throat of the scabbard has slots which neatly accommodate the langets of the sword. The scabbard has 2 hanging rings and shoe. The metal has even age related patina and no dents. The price for this sword worthy of further research includes UK delivery. ED 3029
£475.00

C1750 French Form Court / Diplomatic Rapier Sword With Ornate Cast Brass Hilt & Original Brass Mounted Leather Scabbard. Sn 22657 - 22657
The court sword, French: épée de cour or dress sword) evolved out of the longer and heavier rapier of the late Renaissance. The height of the small sword's popularity was between mid 17th and late 18th century. It is thought to have appeared in France and spread quickly across the rest of Europe. The court sword was the immediate predecessor of the French duelling sword from which the épée developed (see pages 270 to 282 of Wither’s book ‘World Swords’ where many variants of small & Court / diplomatic swords are illustrated). This is an original Circa 1750 Diplomatic court sword in French form. It has a cast brass hilt decorated with Ornate, cast floral and scroll motifs. The Knuckle bow and side ring quillons typical of diplomatic court swords. The egg-shaped pommel is decorated with relief designs. Its solid grip with intricate repoussé work rather than wire wrap and decoration to one side of the knuckle guard only suggests ceremonial or dress use. The slim 31 ¾” rapier type blade is fullered blade and undamaged and has just staining consistent with age. (38 ¼” overall). The blade has what looks like French inspection marks on both sides near to the hilt and one side has faint indistinct French style signature most likely that of the maker. The sword has its original Brass mounted leather scabbard. The throat mount has a frog locket and the long external chape has a decorative finial. The price for this attractive Court / Diplomatic sword worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 22657
£425.00

SOLD SOLD (25/11) **MEIJI PERIOD 1869-1912 BLADE**Japanese Mino Area Workmanship Tanto, Edo Period Iron Tsuba, Ko-Gatana Side Knife, Scabbard Padded Carry Bag & Expert Assessment. Sn 23031 - 23031
This Tanto has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In his notes he states “A Tanto (dagger) dating from the Meiji period 1868 to 1912. Unsigned, but probably Mino area workmanship. Lots of them made for export at this time. The blade is heavily scratched on one side hiding any grain or Jihada. You can see a suguha (straight) hamon (temper line) which is probably nioi (crystal) edged. Needs a professional polish to bring it out and reveal the workmanship. Saya in black lacquer, good but used condition, with Buffalo horn mounts and ko-Gatana (side knife) in shakudo soft metal with two Samurai depicted. Been gilt but faded, rubbed, not signed. Tsuba is iron, standard shape for a Tanto, dates to late Edo into 19th Century period. Tsuka is fish skin wrap with original black ito wrap OK but dirty. Good Quality soft metal fuchi / kashira depicting a chidori over foliage in gold in good condition. Also has menuki in shakudo & gold of horses very good quality and condition. A typical Meiji tanto with good mounts”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 25.3cms. Total length 36.5cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The Tanto comes with a modern ‘Classic Cutlery’ zip up padded material Transit Carry / Storage bag. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23031 (Tanto box armoury)
£0.00

**ANCIENT 1700 - 1750’s BLADE**Japanese Yamato Influence Ko (Small) Wakizashi Short Sword, Iron Tsuba, Signed ‘MASA TSUGU’, Ko-Gatana Side Knife, Scabbard Padded Carry Bag & Expert Assessment. Sn 23030 - 23030
This Wakizashi with ancient blade has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In his notes he states “An unsigned (small) wakizashi shortened by having nakago jiri (end) cut & blade notches (machi) moved downwards. Hard to judge age, from shape & wear to edge & patina of tang looks like around 1700–1750 made. With hamon shape looks Yamato influence. Needs a polish & see work. Has good quality double habaki blade collar in copper. Saya wood with black lacquer finish has been repainted in past. Small amounts of damage. With Ko-Gatana (side knife) late 19th century in soft metal unsigned, hilt typical design with engraved plant & silver line inlay. Tsuba is oval iron probably cast from an older copy of Omori school work (undercut waves) very scratchy signature, possibly Masa Tsugu? Dark black patina Late 19th century. Tsuka has been rebound with black ito, fish skin intact but dirty. Small plant / flower menuki in soft metal. Fuchi / Kashira in Shakudo with small flower designs and gilt edging to both. Put together for export in late 19th century”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 35.5cms. Total length 46cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The Ko Wakizashi comes with a modern 24” Ace USA zip up soft padded material Transit Carry / Storage bag. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23030 (on top of gun rack armoury)
£895.00
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