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**QUALITY**WW1 Era Imperial Prussian Mounted Field Artillery Officer’s Quality Etched & Blued Panels Blade Dress Sword To ‘2nd Hanover Field Artillery Regiment No. 26’ With Bullion Stitched Cord, Portepee & Scabbard. Sn 23484:16 - 23484:16
This is an excellent, original Imperial German Mounted Field Artillery Officer's dress sword. The sword has nickel plated hilt with langets and knuckle bow. There are some areas of wear to the nickel finish consistent with age and service carry. It has its original wire bound grip in excellent condition with all wire tight and intact. The guard is fitted with original Officers bullion stitched cord and portepee. The sword measures 37” overall and it has a 31 ½” single edged, curved blade with fullers (we cannot see any maker mark under the langets). The polished blade has deeply tooled panels on both sides and the spine featuring Martial banners and arms & foliate decoration. One blued panel features a horse drawn artillery train with mounted gunnery troops, another blued panel is marked in Germanic gothic script which translated to to ‘2nd Hanover Field Artillery Regiment No. 26’. The sword is complete with its original black painted steel scabbard with hanging ring, fixed belt bar & shoe. The scabbard has no dents. The price for this quality piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:16
£745.00

**SUPERIOR MASTER SMITH**WW2 Japanese Officer’s Samurai Family Shin Gunto Type 98 Gendaito Sword With Smith Signed Tang ‘ISHIDO TERU HIDE SAKU’, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 23484:10 - 23484:10
An original Shin Gunto Japanese type 98 sword with hand forged gendaito blade. 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 Shin Gunto army Officer’s sword with gendaito water tempered blade made with Japanese sand iron This blade is not dated but appears to be late war 43/44 with the 2 mekugi ana. Genuine signature (shoshinmei) ‘ISHIDO (school / family)TERU HIDE (art name) SAKU’ (made this). See Sesko’s book on swordsmiths, rated making medium grade gendai given rating superior master by judge Aki Hide in 1941 when he won 1st seat. He was also an army approved smith. The blade is covered in fine scratches which obscure the temperline hamon and any grain. Needs a professional polish to take out tiny chips and reveal forging detail. Saya gunto parade no gilt on mounts but has all its military green paint. Tsuba quality gunto pattern in good condition still got gilt & finish with multi castellated seppa either side. Completely working locking catch and quality sarute loop. Fixed on top mount of handle is silver mon badge of Samurai family clan badge. A good example of a mid to late war gendaito by a known smith’. In his illustrations of the tang and blade he describes the cutting edge of the blade length as 66 cm & full length as 88 cm. He also translates the tang signature and describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated in image 2). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23484:10
£1,975.00

**ANCIENT BLADE**Japanese Shinto Period 1680-1788 Mino School Work Ko (Small) Wakizashi Sword With Ko-Gatana (Side Knife), Scabbard & UK Expert Assessment. ED 3053 - ED 3053
This Ko 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 “Small (ko) wakizashi with unsigned blade, made in Shinto period 1680 to 1780’s ?, possibly Mino work? Saya old, Honoki wood with, newish black lacquer (restored?). Has kodjuka pocket at side, fitted with ko-gatana (side knife), with new replacement blade plus kodjuka of shakudo metal with 2 Cockrels in shakudo & gold late Edo into Meiji period work 1800–1880’s. Tsuba (hand guard) is oval iron with two ryu hitsu piercings showing Chinese landscape, mountains & man in cave? by a river with foliage, he is holding sake bowl, bit worn with old rust brown patina under crescent moon circa 1800. Tsuka (handle) rebound in black ito, with chrysanthemum flower (gold) menuki shakudo & gold good quality, has fuchi/kashira (end caps) of patinated copper with gold petals & flower designs in good condition, lot of original gilt to them made in Meiji period 1868 to 1912”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as just under 32 cms. Total length 43.5 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3053
£795.00

C1780-1820 Napoleonic Wars Era Continental Officer’s Small / Court Sword With Gilt Brass & Mother Of Pearl Hilt, German J.J. Runkel Solingen Blade & Scabbard. Sn 23473:2 - 23473:2
An excellent European officer’s small sword of late 18th to early 19th century date, reflecting the transitional style between the classical smallsword and early sabre forms associated with the Napoleonic period. The hilt is of gilt brass, richly cast and chased with neoclassical ornament throughout. The knuckle bow features scrolling foliage and relief detailing. The oval shell guard is prominently decorated in relief with a recumbent lion on martial arms within an ornamental border, a motif consistent with late 18th century classical symbolism. The pommel is similarly embellished with classical decoration. The hilt is undamaged mother of Pearl in fluted form bound by foliate tooled gilt brass straps. The overall hilt design demonstrates high-quality workmanship typical of officer-grade or court dress weapons. The straight blade is faintly etched on both sides with foliate panels and Crowns & ornamental trophies consistent with period officer’s blades. The spine is signed by the German maker ‘J.J. Runkel Solingen’. The triangular section blade has no damage and is 32“ length. The blade has its original leather hilt washer. The sword is 37” overall length. This light dress small sword would have been carried primarily for dress, status, and ceremonial / court purposes. The original undamaged ebonised wood scabbard has gilt brass mounts. The throat mount has a foliate form frog locket, tooled decoration and single hanging ring. The chape has tooled foliate decoration. The price for this attractive Napoleonic era Officer’s small sword includes UK delivery. Sn 23473:2
£695.00

SOLD SOLD (27/05) Victorian Era English Gentleman’s Cane Sword Stick With Bronzed Metal Reclining Female Model Figure Handle, Blade Signed 'Angel' & Scabbard. Sn 23475 - 23475
This is a Victorian era English Gentleman’s Cane Sword Stick. The sword stick has a cast Bronzed Metal Reclining Female Model Figure Handle. The sword stick has an 18¾” square shank blackened steel blade which tapers to a sharp point. One flat of the blade is stamped ‘Angel’. The sword stick is 24 ½” length without scabbard. In its scabbard the sword stick is 39” overall length. The scabbard has a conical copper tip. The price for this antique sword stick includes UK delivery. Sn 23475
£0.00

**NAMED**British WD WW1 1915 George V 1897 Pattern British Fenton Brothers Sheffield Presentation Sword With Blued & Etched Blade To ‘Harry L. Searle, Commander D' Company, 1st Battn. B.C.V.F, Cord, Acorn Knot & Leather Field Scabbard & Sam Browne Frog. - 23458
This is an excellent original, George V 1897 Pattern British Infantry Officer's WW1 1915 dated presentation Sword to a named Officer with original leather cord, acorn knot & Leather Field Combat Covered Wood Scabbard with leather Sam Browne Frog. The Sword has a clean 33” single edged blade with fullers. The blade has etched & blued panels to both sides. One side has a Ordnance proof star and proof WD / ordnance inspection mark. The reverse has the makers name and trademark ‘Fenton Bros Sheffield Cutler To The War Office’ & Royal AppointmentBoth sides have foliate etched panels King’s crown above ‘GR V’ Royal cypher (King George V Rex) and heraldic arms of Great Britain. The hilt is fitted with its original leather washer. It has the correct ornate bowl guard with stylised King’s crown & Royal Cypher ‘GR V’ and wire bound fish skin grip together with ball top steel pommel. The guard is inscribed 'Presented to Harry L. Searle, Commander D' Company, 1st Battn. B.C.V.F. by the officers N.C.O's, and men of his Com.y. July 28th 1915'. The hilt is fitted with original officer’s brown leather cord (worn and frayed with sections absent) and excellent acorn knot. The sword is complete with its brown leather covered field scabbard which has a German silver insert in the throat in very good condition. The scabbard is fitted with a clean & complete period Sam Browne pattern leather frog. The price for this WW1 presentation sword worthy of further research regarding the named Officer and regiment includes UK delivery. Sn 23458
£975.00

20th Century Japanese Gilded Soft Metal Dragon Decorated Kogai For Japanese Wakizashi Sword Fittings. ED 3057 - ED 3057
This Kogai has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His descriptive note accompanies the Kogai. His note reads “Japanese Kogai (scabbard side knife / bodkin). Gilded soft metal with blackened background to Dragon detail in panel. Looks mid 20th century made. In very good condition suitable for wakizashi size sword”. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3057 (in Tanto box armoury)
£175.00

**BOXED**C1860’s Japanese Meiji Period Mino Goto work Gold Plated Iron & Shi Shi (Temple Guard Dogs) Decorated Kogai For Japanese Sword Fittings. ED 3056 - ED 3056
This Japanese Kogai has been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His descriptive note accompanies the Kogai which is contained in a nice wood display box. His note reads “A kogai, (these were) mounted in the scabbard of a Japanese sword as a decoration. In iron with gold plate & Shi Shi (temple guard dogs) motifs. Possible Mino Goto work Meiji period 1860’s”. The box has a cushioned lining and elasticated retaining loops to securely hold the Kogai. The removable lid of the box has grass style’ Japanese script characters which are very hard to translate. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3056 (in Tanto box armoury)
£375.00

**FROM THE PERSONAL COLLECTION OF UK JAPANESE SWORD EXPERT BILL TAGG**C1550’s - 1600 Japanese Late Muromachi Period Large Mokko Shaped Iron Tsuba For Handachi Mounted Swords With Silk Lined Pouch. ED 3055 - ED 3055
This ancient Japanese Tsuba (hand guard) is from the personal collection of UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. The Tsuba is contained in its silk lined cloth protective storage pouch with Velcro tab fastener. A short descriptive note written by Bill accompanies the Tsuba. The note reads “ Large mokk!3; shape iron tsuba for a handachi mounted sword, with some Yoshihira z!3;gan (brass inlay). Tiny bit of wear, nice black patina. Ancient could date to late Muromachi era 1550’s – 1600”. The price for this attractive and well preserved piece includes UK delivery. ED 3055 (in tsuba drawer office)
£295.00

**ANCIENT**1700-1750 Japanese Mid Edo Period Gold Inlay Decorated Iron Split Kogai (Wari-Bashi) For Japanese Sword Fittings. ED 3054 - ED 3054
These Ancient Kogai have been examined by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His notes accompany the Kogai which are attached to a cardboard sheet for storage / display. His notes on the card read “A split kogai, also known as wari-bashi, used in Japanese sword fittings. Made in the mid Edo period circa 1700-1750, crafted in iron with fine gold inlays and gold plate. In good condition and good quality”. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3054 (in Tanto box armoury)
£375.00
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