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C1817 English Gentleman’s Root Cane Mallaca Sword Stick with Knurled Handle & Silver Band by Silversmith Joseph Hicks. ED 827. - ED 827
This is an excellent English Masonic gentleman’s swordstick made sometime in the early 19th century. Joseph Hicks was a well-known and prolific Exeter maker. He was apprenticed in 1771 and in 1778 took on his own apprentice, so will have been operating as a silversmith in his own right by then. He was admitted as a member of the company in 1785. Joseph Hicks died on 26th February 1835. It has a knurled wood pommel & 15” blade (22 ½” overall length – not including sheath). The blade is true with age related staining and tapers to a pin sharp point. The sword stick measures 35 ¼” overall in its scabbard. The root cane Mallaca scabbard is undamaged and has a brass-coloured ring to the base. The price includes UK delivery. ED 827
£395.00

**RARE**American Civil War 1864 Dated Ames MFG Co Model 1860 U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Regiment Cavalry Trooper’s Sword With ‘W.S’ Factory Inspector’s Mark & Scabbard. Sn 22474:10 - 22474:10
The 1st Cavalry Regiment is a United States Army regiment that has its antecedents in the early 19th century in the formation of the United States Regiment of Dragoons. To this day, the unit's special designation is "First Regiment of Dragoons". While they were the First Regiment of Dragoons, another unit designated the 1st Cavalry Regiment was formed in 1855 and in 1861 was re-designated the 4th Cavalry Regiment. At the outbreak of the Civil War, the First Dragoons became the "First Regiment of Cavalry" and was soon attached to the 2d Brigade, Cavalry Reserve, Army of the Potomac. The bulk of the 1st U.S. Cavalry, fought in the Peninsula Campaign in Virginia, Williamsburg & Gaines' Mill, they also participated in fighting at Malvern Hill, Kelly's Ford, and during Stoneman's Raid in April and May. They also fought at the battle of Beverly Ford in June 1863 & at Upperville, the 1st U.S. Cavalry met the Jeff Davis Legion and the 1st and 2d North Carolina regiments in a mounted charge. The regiment lost 53 men (most to sabre cuts). At Gettysburg, its loss was 16 men. Several more men were lost in a series of skirmishes during the Confederate retreat to Virginia. In February, 1864, the 1st U.S. Cavalry engaged in a series of fights along the Rapidan line, and then accompanied Brig. Gen. George Armstrong Custer in a raid on Charlottesville, Virginia. The regiment subsequently accompanied Sheridan on his daring raid around Richmond, fighting at Beaver Dam Station, on 10 May; Yellow Tavern, on 11 May: Meadow Bridge and Mechanicsville, on 12 May; Tunstall's Station, on 14 May; Hawe's Shop, on 28 May; and Old Church, on 30 May.At the Battle of Cold Harbor, on 1 June, the regiment saw severe fighting, losing several men and officers. The 1st Cavalry then accompanied General Sheridan on his Trevilian raid, and lost 35 men in the Battle of Trevilian Station, on 11 and 12 June. The regiment was engaged in daily skirmishing during the return march to White House Landing, and was engaged there on 17 June, at the Chickahominy River on 18 June, and at the battle of Darby's Farm, on 28 June. The 1st Cavalry captured an enemy flag at the battle of Deep Bottom, on 28 July, where the Regular Brigade, fighting on foot, routed a brigade of Confederate cavalry. The regiment was then engaged in almost daily skirmishing, and took part in all the important valley battles except Fisher's Hill. From 16 August through 20 August, the 1st Cavalry was employed, together with the whole of the 1st Division, in the destruction of all wheat and forage, and the seizure of all horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs accessible in the valley. The 1st Cavalry took part in the charge of the Reserve Brigade at the Battle of Opequon, on 19 September, and, in conjunction with the 2nd Cavalry, captured two stands of colours and some 200 prisoners. Its casualties were 37 killed, wounded and missing. On 28 September, in an action at Waynesboro, it suffered 18 additional casualties. The 1st Cavalry played an important part in the Battle of Cedar Creek. In 1865 The 1st Cavalry took part in the Battle of Waynesboro, on 2 March, where the remnant of Early's army was captured. It was then engaged in many skirmishes during a march from Charlottesville to White House Landing, while destroying locks and the embankment of the James River Canal, railroads and Confederate supplies. It arrived at White House Landing on 17 March, taking part in a sharp engagement that day. The 1st Cavalry was then present in all the major battles of the Cavalry Corps until the close of the war. On 30 March, it was in the engagement on White Oak Road; on 31 March, at Dinwiddie Court House; on 1 April, at Five Forks. There, the regiment charged an entrenched enemy position, carried it and seized 200 prisoners. It also fought on 2 April in the engagement near the Southside Railroad; on 6 April, at the Battle of Sayler's Creek; and on 9 April, at Appomattox Courthouse, the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. The design of American Infantry swords of the Civil war era were influenced by French designs. This is an excellent, nicely marked, original example of the Model 1860 U.S. Cavalry Trooper’s sword complete with its original scabbard (see page 125 of World Swords by Withers. The author describes these swords as scarce). This is an excellent original example marked to the U.S 1st Cavalry Regiment. It has 34 ¾” elegantly curved, steel blade with fullers on both sides and it is 41 ¼” overall. The blade is fitted with original leather hilt washer. The cutting edge of the blade is very sharp & has no nicks or damage. One side of the blade is marked by the American manufacturer ‘Ames Mfg Co Chicopee Mass’, the reverse is marked ‘U.S.’ (army), dated ‘1864’ and has ‘G.W.S’ factory or army inspector’s mark. It has a curving 3 bar brass bar guard and stepped pommel cap in typical French form. The guard is Regiment marked ‘1 CAV R’ to the 1st Cavalry Regiment’. Its wire bound leather grip is undamaged and the copper wire binding is intact and tight. The sword is complete with its original steel scabbard with 2 original hanging rings. The scabbard is clean with just a few minor dents to be expected with service carry. The price for this rare American Civil war collector’s piece to a famous cavalry regiment that saw much action throughout the civil war includes UK delivery**AS WITH ALL OF OUR STOCK THIS ITEM IS GUARANTEED 100% ORIGINAL** Sn 22474:10
£975.00

SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 23/02) ANCIENT 1350s-1450 PERIOD BLADE**Bizen Work Katana Long Sword Suriage Cut Down With Late Edo Period Samurai Iron Tsuba, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 22441:25 - 22441:25
This Katana with ancient blade has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg and a copy of his assessment notes accompany the sword. In extracts of his notes he states “Ancient katana long sword suriage cut down by machi okuri process, moving shoulder notches down, shortening cutting edge. Repeated sharpening has made blade width & hamon thinner. All the workmanship & shape point to a date sometime in the 1350’s to 1450 period. It has some Bizen Ichimonji work but I think this later later Bizen Den school smith has made this. There is a long flaw visible in Nakago probably main reason it was shortened. It has been over polished (bright) by a previous owner hiding the forging details. A couple of small flaws basically healthy. A professional polish would make it so much better. This sword has been restored by an amateur enthusiast using a 20th century martial arts saya in red lacquer good condition. Tsuba is rectangular iron with rounded corners large 81mm x 76mm, looks late Edo. Flamboyant possible Nara school showing large Yamabushi Samurai with copper & gold face & helmet, nice patina with old pitting. Tsuka modern re-bind in black ito. Nice meiji period Fuchi kashira & menuki in shakudo metal with faded gold highlights showing birds & flowers. Has been a superb Bizento when first made. Even with so much wear & altering it stands out worthy of restoring”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 65 cms. Total length just under 84.5cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22441:25
£0.00

ANCIENT 1550’s-1600 MUROMACHI PERIOD BLADE** Wakizashi Short Sword Shortened From An Uchigatana Yamashiro / Yamato Work Single Hand Sword With Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 22441:24 - 22441:24
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 extracts of his notes he states “Wakizashi Short Sword Shortened From An Uchigatana Single Hand Sword, looks to date from late Muromachi period 1550’s-1600. Mounted & re- mounted several times over the centuries, unsigned looks like Yamashiro / Yamato work. Has very fine hamon in Nie Deki (crystals of Martensite) with some Hataraki activity in the hamon, when looked at under a magnifying glass. Hamon seems to disappear in Boshi and there is no Yakote line visible. An ancient blade. Saya scabbard black lacquer on wood some damage to wood at mouth, piece missing and Koi Guchi horn mouth piece missing top of saya. Also needs eplacement side knife for empty pocket in saya. Tsuba plain old armourer’s plate. I small hole piercing and inlaid piece missing. Circa 1800. Tsuka hilt been restored by last owner with white ito binding (bit loose). Has nice quality Fuchi kashira in shakudo metal with line decoration. A superb pair of shakudo metal menuki with gold highlights, Samurai on horse fording river meiji period. Needs a proper repair or new saya to finish it well”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as just under 53 cms. Total length just under 67 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22441:24
£750.00

Victorian, British Pattern 1827 Rifle Brigade Officer's Parade Sword With Etched Blade By Christie & Son Edinburgh & Scabbard. Sn 22441:23 - 22441:23
The Volunteer movement had its origins in the eighteenth century. Service in the Militia was compulsory at that time for those selected by ballot and who were not wealthy enough to hire a substitute. But specific threats, such as Jacobite risings or the threat of French invasion, induced men to volunteer for home defence. A series of Militia Acts, notably in 1761, 1768 and 1802, had the effect of transforming the Militia from a home defence force into a reserve for the Regular Army, and its former function was increasingly filled by the Volunteers. During the Napoleonic Wars 1793-1815, the risk of invasion by Revolutionary France persuaded the government to authorise the formation of volunteer units that would be subject to military discipline and eligible for pay when called out. Numerous Volunteer units were formed around the country. British Volunteer strength peaked in 1803 at a remarkable total of some 440,000, but with the defeat of Napoleon they were all disbanded. In 1859 after another threat of Invasion Volunteer rifle units throughout Britain were reinstated. The 1827 pattern is defined by gothic bar guard hilt coupled with the usual Royal Cypher with strung bugle cartouche badge of the Rifle Brigade (see page 174 of World Swords by Withers). This is an original 1827 Pattern Rifle Brigade Officer’s Parade Sword. The sword has a clean 32 ½” blade (38 ¾” overall) with fullers and original leather hilt washer. The blade has etched panels including the slung bugle of the Rifle Brigade Queen’s crown and ‘VR’ Royal Cypher (Victoria Regina) together with foliate panels. The blade also has ordnance proof star and is signed by the maker or retailer Christie & Son Edinburgh. It has a steel gothic bar knuckle guard with the Rifle Brigade 'Queen’s Crown with slung bugle' badge and curved stepped pommel. The fish skin grip is very good, the grip’s copper wire binding is all present and tight. It is complete with its steel parade scabbard with 2 hanging rings and shoe. The scabbard has areas of staining consistent with age but no dents. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22441:23
£495.00

SOLD SOLD (LAY-AWAY 08/03) British WD 1882/1885/1890 Pattern Cavalry Troopers Sword By Mole (Birmingham) & 1895 WD Scabbard Marked To The 17th Hussars (Earlier Death Or Glory Boys 17th Lancers Involved In The Crimean War Charge Of The Light Brigade). - 22441:22
These swords were designed during the period when the British army was continuing to argue on the merits of the ‘cut’ versus the ‘thrust’ of British cavalry blades. The hilt design was first introduced for the 1864 pattern, this was primarily a new hilt mated with the existing 1853 pattern blade. The Maltese Cross motif cut into the knuckle guard is a distinctive feature of these swords. British manufacturer’s struggled to keep pace with the demand for these swords and many were produced with German made blades (see page 101 of World Swords by Withers). This is an excellent original British made, 1882/1885/1890 Pattern British Cavalry Troopers Sword with Scabbard. The Sword’s fullered 34 ½” blade has just light staining consistent with age. It measures 39 ¾” overall length. The grip strap has ordnance inspection marks. The ricasso has WD inspection marks and 11/99 date (November 1899) WD inspection marks and Regiment mark ‘M.Y.C.’ to a Militia Yeomanry Cavalry unit. The knuckle guard has the correct pierced Maltese cross motif. The guard is double marked by the British maker ‘Mole’ (Birmingham). It has the correct boiled leather chequered scales secured by the correct 5 rivets which are in good condition. It is complete with its steel scabbard which has 2 fixed hanging rings. The scabbard has WD with arrow mark indistinct marks & is Regiment marked ‘A 17 H above 46’ to ‘A’ Squadron, 17th Hussars, Weapon number 46’ (The 17th Hussars predecessors were the famous 17th Lancers ‘The Death Or Glory Boys’ who were involved in the Charge Of The light Brigade during the Crimean war). The scabbard has even patina. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22441:22
£0.00

**ANCIENT 1460’s-1560’s BLADE**Japanese Muromachi Period Bizen Den School Moroha Zukuri (Double Edged) Tanto With Old Iron Tsuba Meiji Period Gold & Silver Decorated Mounts, Scabbard With Tokugawa Mon Roundels, Side Knife & Expert Assessment. - 22441:16
This ancient blade has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of Bill’s hand written notes and illustrations accompany the blade. In extracts from his notes Bill states “Ancient unsigned Tanto blade in Moroha Zukuri shape (Double Edged). Made mid to late Muromachi period 1460’s-1560’s. Hamon line now thin with re-polishing and sharpening over the centuries. It is nioi edged suguha with small undulations and appears to have utsuri (ghost hamon) in midst of blade. This was mainly done by Bizen Den smiths in the Koto period (pre 1600). In old faded polish fairly healthy condition with one ½” folding flaw. The tsuba is a mokko shape iron one with very finegold inlay of vines and leaves high quality work in good condition circa 1750-1800, nice dark patina. Rest of mounts are meiji export work in mostly silver metal to saya fittings. Good quality with very fine black lacquer worked with very good quality gold lacquer Tokugawa ruling family mon roundel badges. One good quality menuki glued to saya & finished with a silver plate Kodjuka with figure of a monk with staff by a stream, late meiji period, has been fitted with 20th century blade. Glued in. Tsuka hilt has mis-matched Fuchi Kashira in Shakudo metal with gold & silver flowers & sea shells in good condition. It has been re-bound in green ito in 20th century. A very impressive looking aikuchi mounted dagger. Saya has been made longer than blade to impress”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as just under 21 cms. Total length just under 29 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22441:16 (Tanto box armoury)
£1,250.00

**EXPERT ASSESSED**c1900-1940 Cast Iron Tsuba in the Echizen Kinai Masters Style. ED 826. - ED 826
This is an original c1900-1940 cast Iron Tsuba in the Echizen Kinai Masters style. It has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. (A tsuba is a sword guard and part of a sword mounting. It is mounted between the sword's blade and grip to protect the user's hands). Constructed of iron with a lovely dark patina and colour with a rope edge and rounded rim. The tsuba depicts a raised mountain landscape scene. The price includes UK delivery. ED 826.
£125.00

Victorian, South Irish Yeomanry Officer's 'Walking Out' Heavy Cavalry Levee Sword by Hamburger Rogers & Co, London with Royal Cypher Etched Blade, Leather Knot & Scabbard. Sn 8295. - 8295
This is an attractive original, Victorian, South Irish Yeomanry Officer's 'Walking Out' Heavy Cavalry Levee Sword (small version) By Hamburger Rogers & Co, London with Etched Blade, leather Knot & Scabbard. The sword has a 35 1/2"" single edged blade with fuller (41 1/2" overall). The blade is clean and beautifully etched with stylised VR (Victoria Regina) Royal Cypher and foliate decorative panels on both sides. The ricasso is marked with inlaid quality inspection star at the ricasso and the reverse with the Hamburger Rogers & Co, King Street, Covent Garden WC' (London), manufacturer's name. The hilt is fitted with original leather washer. The back of the blade is stamped with a crisp serial number ' 4974'. The bowl knuckle guard is decorated with a void foliate design, and it is fitted with the brass Shamrock shaped badge of the South Irish Yeomanry (the stem of the shamrock is missing) and it has a chequered round pommel. Its fish skin grip with wire binding is in superb condition. The sword is fitted with original leather strap & knot & complete with its leather-bound scabbard with hanging strap. The scabbard retains its original finish and is undamaged. The sword fits snugly into the scabbard. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 8295.
£725.00

**RESERVED**RESERVED** British 1845 Pattern Royal Navy Boarding Cutlass Guard With Brass Lozenge Marked Weapon Number ‘4’. Sn 22370:2 - 22370:2
The British Royal Navy due to its global presence and command of the sea was by far the most organised and trained of all the World major sea services and it's edged weapons used for boarding and repelling boarders reflected this. The Royal Navy was one of the first Navies in the 18th Century to begin standardising the personal edged weapons used by ordinary seaman. Experiments during the early 1840s for a new naval cutlass design to replace the venerable 1804 Pattern resulted in a design by George Lovell, the Inspector of Small Arms, being accepted in 1842. A fire at the Tower of London destroyed early stocks and the design did not enter service in bulk until three years later, hence being termed the 1845 Pattern. It was considered very successful, handling well compared to its bulky predecessor the 1804 Pattern and being simpler to manufacture (see page 248 of World Swords by Withers). Our example has the classic single edged 29 ½” (35 ¼” overall). The blade is 1 ½” broad at its widest and the spine is 7mm width at its widest. The blade has staining consistent with age & service use. It has the correct full steel bowl knuckle guard and ribbed steel hilt all blackened with original black paint or paint and tar mix much of which is present. The guard is slotted for wrist strap and has its original brass lozenge riveted to the front with a weapon / rack number punch dot applied ‘4’ (Wither’s book illustrates a similar afore described hilt plates). These weapons were stored in locked racks on board ships and issued only for training or combat so are often found without scabbards. Only a small number were furnished with scabbards so that with a baldrick they could be worn for land-bound duties. Our example is without scabbard. The price for this piece of British Naval history includes UK delivery. Sn 22370:2 (tub armoury)
£0.00
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