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SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 14/11) C1820 Victorian Court / Diplomatic Small Sword With Etched Blade & Scabbard With Throat Mount Signed With Indistinct Name & Fleet Street (London) Address Of The Original Owner Or Retailer. ED 893 - ED 893
The small sword (also court sword, French: epée de cour or dress sword) is a light one-handed sword designed for thrusting which 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 small sword was the immediate predecessor of the French duelling sword (from which the epée developed. This is an excellent original C1820 Court / Diplomatic small sword (see pages 270 to 282 of Wither’s book ‘World Swords’ where many variants of small sword are illustrated). It has a blackened iron hilt with knuckle bow that has a multi-faceted mid-section and quillon. The urn shaped pommel has matching multi-facets. The grip has its original bullion binding which is all intact and secure. It has a clamshell type guard. One side of the clamshell has embossed ‘star’ form gilt decoration & beaded edges, the other side has tiny gilt roundel inlaid decoration to the edges. The slim 32 ¾” triangular section blade is straight and undamaged and has just staining consistent with age. The blade has foliate etched panels on both sides near to the hilt. The sword measures 39 ¼” overall. There are no visible date or maker marks on the blade. The original brown leather scabbard has aged patina, red felt insert at the throat, iron fittings and 2 iron hanging rings. The throat mount is punch dot signed with Indistinct Name & Fleet Street (London) address most likely of The Original Owner Or Retailer. The price for this attractive Court / Diplomatic small sword includes UK delivery. ED 893
£0.00

*SOLD*27/3**ANCIENT BLADE**Pre 1600 Mino Den Work Japanese Wakizashi Short Sword & Scabbard, Ko-Gatana Side Knife, Scabbard With Cord & Expert Assessment. Sn 17862 - 17862
This is a Japanese Wakizashi with ancient blade. The sword has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his hand written notes accompany the sword. In extracts of his notes he states “An ancient Wakizashi blade, This blade has been shortened (cut down) from a larger sword, blade shoulders moved down and tang shaved and cut square removing any signature & original shape. It has also has a lot of re-polishing and sharpening over the centuries. The hamon has lost at least a third of original depth. The Hamachi is now non existent. It is very hard to judge its school of work, but it has a look of mino den pre 1600 workmanship. Very gentle sori (curve) only 7mm. It has been a quality blade now showing open grain and some kizu in places. In a 19th century Saya (some old repairs) in a basic black lacquer. Tsuba is late Edo (C1800), iron rounded square shape with gold running rabbit leaping over waves under silver moon (some missing), not in bad condition and nice patina, looks Nara school. Tsuka old Japanese re-bind in blue silk with gold arrow stitching good work. Finished with buffalo horn Kashira & Fuchi in soft metal showing plants & corn ears. Good quality menuki large birds possibly Heron in flight (gilt). The side knife has Gilt Rabbit & waves on the Kodjuka matching the tsuba from same workshop. A nice looking sword with ancient blade”. In his illustrations Bill states the blade cutting edge length as 17 ¾” and overall length as just under 21 ¼”. He also provides other measurements and blade characteristics which can be seen in image 2. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 17862
£0.00

WW2 1943 Japanese Army Officer's Shin Gunto Showa To Katana Sword Smith Signed Tang ‘Bu’ (Military Patriot?) Or ‘Take’ (Shi Family Name?)’ Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 19501 - 19501
This sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “A Shin Gunto army Officer’s sword with Showa To bar stock? Oil tempered blade (heavy). It has been buffed bright so I cannot see forging work. Signed with one kanji name? Can be read as TAKE or BU (military). There is an oshigata by this smith or pupil of this smith in John Slough’s book of Modern Japanese Sword Smiths page 169 for comparison where he signs TAKE HISA and also has 2 x ‘W’ stamps on Nakago same as this blade (please note unable to photograph the ‘W’ marks identified by Bill). He (the smith) is listed working in Aichi in Showa period and making medium grade Showa To. Needs polish to see work in mid war quality parade metal saya, green paint finish is worn but in overall reasonable condition. Gunto tsuba in good condition some original patina, matching numbers on seppa and tsuba. Tsuka good condition complete with fuchi matching number to tsuba and seppa. All hilt mounts have finish and gilding (broken locking latch). Only needs sarute loop to complete it. Don’t know why he (smith) did not complete his art name. Same as book definitely the same man as in Slough’s book, same hand cut both inscriptions. An interesting example of its type”. In his illustrations Bill translates the signature on the tang and date (Spring 1943), provides measurement of the blade and other dimensions which can be seen in image 2”. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19501
£1,245.00

1902 Boer War & 1912 Pre WW1 Era Dated British WD Wilkinson London 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword Owned By Company Sgt W. Benn West Yorkshire Regiment, 2 Framed 1930’s Regimental Group Photographs Featuring The Sgt & 1 Photo Mounted on Card. - 21037
This is an original 1897 pattern British Infantry officer’s sword previously owned by Company Sgt William Benn West Yorkshire Regiment. These swords were a great improvement on previous patterns with better protection to the hand through its ¾ basket hilt (see page 179 of World Swords by Withers & pages 165-167 of Swords of the British Army by Robson). This sword was previously owned by Sgt W. Benn of The West Yorkshire Regiment. The sword has a 32 ½” single edged blade with partial fullers (39 ¼” overall). The ricasso is signed by quality British manufacturer ‘Wilkinson London’. The blade is signed by the maker, has WD inspection marks and Boer war date ‘4 ‘02 (April 1902) . It has the correct ¾ bowl guard voided with foliate design and ‘Queen’s Crown VR’ indicating that this sword was made in the transitional era shortly after Queen Victoria’s death in 1901 using a Victorian hilt and assembled in 1902 in the early reign Of King Edward VII. It has the correct fish skin covered grip with wire binding which is tight and intact. The guard has pre WW1 date ‘4 ’12 (April 1912) above indistinct struck out numbers. The sword is complete with its leather covered field scabbard with nickel plated throat mount. The throat mount has a leather hanger tab. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. The sword is accompanied by 2 framed Regimental Group Photographs of W.O’s, C/Sgts & Sgts 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, one dated 1935 the other 1937. Both of these photos name Sgt Benn in the seating order (illustrated in the images). The glazed wood frames measure approx. 18 ¼”x 14 ½”x ½”. Another black and white period Regiment group photo mounted on card (illustrated in the images) is also included. This photo is untitled and it is not certain if Sgt Benn is included in this photo. The price for this sword worthy of further research regarding Co Sgt Benn’s service includes UK delivery. Sn 21037 (sword in armoury, pictures in storeroom bottom shelf)
£395.00

**MATCHING DATES**1896 Dated British WD 1856 Pattern Wilkinson London Pioneer’s Sawback Short Sword Sidearm With Brass Hilt & 1896 WD Scabbard. Sn 21062 - 21062
This is an excellent 1856 Pattern British Pioneers Sawback Short Sword Sidearm. (see page 173 of Robson's Swords of the British Army). It has a broad 22 ½” blade with deeply cut sawback (27 ½” overall). The blade has just light staining consistent with age. One side of the blade has crisp maker mark Wilkinson London together with ‘12 ’96 date (December 1896). The blade also has crisp British WD ordnance inspection marks. It has a heavy ribbed Brass handle with full knuckle bow, slotted for lanyard. The sidearm is complete with original leather scabbard with brass mounts. The leather of the scabbard is clean and intact and has WD arrow, inspection marks and matching ’96 (1896 date). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21062
£575.00

WW2 1943 Shin Gunto Type 98 Japanese Army Officer's Katana Sword With Smith Double Signed Tang 'TAKE HISA’ & Steel Scabbard With Expert Assessment. Sn 16095 - 16095
An original WW2 Japanese officers sword. The sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the sword. In extracts from his notes he states “A Type 98 army shin gunto in good condition. Blade looks a murato oil tempered example signed by its maker ‘Take Hisa’ and dated Autumn 1943. Also has 2 ‘W’ stamps. Fuller & Gregory’s book on swords lists this as unidentified (marks) used by Take Hisa possibly working in Chigusa factory of the Nagoya arsenal. Quite a scarce mark & signature, not seen many of them (not a gendaito by a rated smith). Good shape & good well defined tang with nicely cut kanji but no visible hamon, looks applied by stones & oil tempered, in original polish with scratches and odd staining. Saya metal parade with green/brown paint finish, Bronze finish to mounts, Tsuba standard gunto pattern (faded gilt) with logo of maker (suya company of Tokyo ‘harp’ mark) No. 141 with matching numbers seppa. Tsuka all intact, brown ito wrap, bronze finish to mounts & menuki with working locking catch & half of original sarute loop in cord., needing a knot to finish it off. A good example of a shin gunto with an oil tempered blade in untouched condition”. In his illustrations of the tang and blade he translates the smith signature and date. He describes the cutting edge of the blade length as just under 67cm & full length as 88 cm. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated in image 2). The price includes a copy of the assessment together with a copy of tang markings the same as on our sword illustrated on page 169 of Modern Japanese sword Smiths by Slough & UK delivery. Sn 16095
£1,250.00

C1805 British Georgian Era Davies & Son Hanover London Court Small Sword With Ornate Clam Shell Hilt, Guard Chain & Scabbard. Sn 21064 - 21064
The small sword or smallsword (also court sword, French: épée de cour or dress sword) is a light one-handed sword designed for thrusting which 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 small sword was the immediate predecessor of the French dueling sword (from which the épée developed. This is an excellent original Georgian era Court small sword (see pages 270 to 282 of Wither’s book ‘World Swords’ where many variants of small sword are illustrated and page 277 with a variant that has a chained guard and similar polished steel studs on the hilt is illustrated). It has an ornate steel hilt with cross guard clam shell mount. The hilt and clamshell are profusely mounted with polished steel studs. The guard is fitted with linked steel chain. The slim 32” triangular section blade is straight, clean and undamaged. ¾ of the blade length is etched all around with foliate decoration. One blade flat is signed ‘Davies & Son Hanover St London W’ (Davies & Son were the great Mayfair tailoring firm operating at No. 19 Hanover Street between 1804 and 1979). The sword measures 38 ½” overall. It is complete with its original leather scabbard which has steel mounts and 2 hanging rings. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean and intact. The price for this attractive Court / Diplomatic small sword includes UK delivery. Sn 21064
£575.00

Early 19th Century French Brass Handled Infantry Briquet Short Sword Sidearm Hanger & Scabbard. Sn 20744 - 20744
This is an excellent, original, French Infantry Briquet Short Sword Sidearm & Scabbard. It has 23 ¼” heavy single edged blade and measures 29” overall. It has a rugged brass handle deeply grooved for grip with full knuckle bar, curved ball end quillon cross guard and rounded pommel. The quillon is stamped ‘V37’ and the knuckle guard has an inspection mark. The blade has an indistinct manufacturer’s signature or Regiment mark and other inspection marks (all illustrated). The Sword is complete with original Leather Scabbard with brass throat mount and chape with ball end. The throat mount has a fixed frog bar. All leather and stitching are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20744 (bucket)
£395.00

**EXPERT ASSESSED**Japanese Late Edo Period Into 19th Century Shoami Style Wakizashi / Small Katana Sword Iron Tsuba Carved With Figure Of Priest Or Ghost In Rural Setting With Traces Of Original Gold Finish. Sn 21039 - 21039
This is an original late 18th Century into Early 19th Century Iron Tsuba in the Shoami style. It has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment & illustration of the tsuba can be read in the images and accompanies the piece. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21039
£225.00

**EXPERT ASSESSED**Japanese C1800-1850 Echizen Kinai Masters Style Wakizashi / Small Katana Sword Pierced Iron Tsuba. Sn 21038 - 21038
This is an original C1800-1850 Iron Tsuba in the Echizen Kinai masters style. It has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment & illustration of the tsuba can be read in the images and accompanies the piece. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21038
£175.00
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