Swords
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Next | Page 1 of 24 |
.jpg)  |
Victorian Police Constabulary Brass Guard Hanger / Cutlass With Crown VR Inspection Mark Weapon Number ‘S 18’ & Scabbard. Sn 22295 - 22295 This is an original Victorian Police Hanger / Cutlass & scabbard. It has a 23 ½” fullered steel blade with pronounced curve and original leather hilt washer. The blade has just a few small areas of staining consistent with age and no damage. The blade has a small ‘Crown VR’ (Victoria Regina) inspection stamp on the spine. Its fish skin covered handle with finger grooves is in excellent condition. It has a brass knuckle guard & stepped pommel. The hilt has a locking catch (lock button absent). The overall length of the sword is 29”. Its black leather scabbard is in excellent undamaged condition with brass mounts. The upper mount has brass frog locket. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22295 (tub armoury) £425.00 |
 |
.jpg) |
British Board Of Ordnance 1845 Pattern Royal Navy Boarding Cutlass Weapon Number ‘172’ Regulation Converted Slender Blade C1887 / 1888. Sn 22296 - 22296 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. Many of the 1845 pattern cutlasses were converted in 1887 and 1888 to the new specifications. They had their blades made more slender (see page 248 of World Swords by Withers). Our example is one of the regulation converted blades which would have been performed circa 1887- 1888. It has the classic single edged 28 ½” (34” overall). The blade is 1 ½” broad at its widest and the spine is 5mm width at its widest. The blade has some staining consistent with age & service use. It has the correct full steel bowl knuckle guard and ribbed steel hilt all blackened. The guard is slotted for wrist strap and has an additional period pierced hole. The guard has 2 brass rivets (these would most likely have supported a brass lozenge riveted to the front with a weapon / rack number. The lozenge is absent (Wither’s book illustrates afore described hilt plates). The guard also has engraved ‘BO WD arrow’ Board of Ordnance mark and weapon number ‘172’. 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 22296 (tub armoury) £675.00 |
|
.jpg) |
British Ordnance Marked Victorian 1845 Pattern Royal Navy Boarding Cutlass. Sn 22266 - 22266 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. This is a very good original Victorian 1845 Pattern boarding Cutlass (see page 248 of World Swords by Withers). Our example has the classic broad single edged 29 ½” blade (34 ½” overall). The blade is just under 1 ½” broad at its widest and the spine is 7mm width at its widest. It has the correct full steel bowl knuckle guard and ribbed steel hilt all blackened. The guard is slotted for wrist strap. The blade has some staining consistent with age & service use and has its original leather hilt washer. Near to the hilt one side of the blade has a ‘crown 13’ British ordnance inspection mark. The spine has faint indistinct partial maker’s name ‘***INGTON’ . 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 22266 (tub armoury) £675.00 |
|
.jpg) |
**RARE**WW2 Japanese Occupied Territory Forces Officer’s Katana Long Sword With Katakana Japanese Inspector’s Signed Tang Made In Sumaran / Java Shiyawaka Steel Works & Scabbard With Campaign Leather Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 22254 - 22254 An original rare to find WW2 Imperial Japanese occupied forces Officer's sword and scabbard. 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 “Made on campaign / collaboration sword for none Japanese Officers collaborating with occupying Imperial Japanese Army. None Japanese were not allowed to carry actual Japanese made swords. Their uniforms were modelled on Imperial Japanese designs. Made in Made In Sumaran / Java Shiyawaka Steel Works (Garrison Town). A rare inscription in Katakana script ‘Sumaran Shiyawaka’ put on by Japanese Inspectors. This is a murato oil tempered blade made with scrap or local iron by blacksmiths or local artisan labour. There is no grain or traditional hamon on these swords. Quite a scarce example only seen a couple over the years. In as found carried in war condition with some old scabbard repairs (see Military Swords of Japan by Fuller & Gregory page 123 for Oshigata and info. In Leather covered wood saya with cast copy of gunto pattern tsuba and big tsuka with coarde tape binding and cast fittings copying gunto mounts”. In his illustrations Bill translates the Japanese Inspector’s marks on the tang. He describes the cutting edge as 66cms length, total length 85.5cms. He also describes other blade characteristics that can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22254 £745.00 |
|
.jpg) |
SOLD SOLD (20/11) MUROMACHI **MINT POLISH**Gendaito Katana Long Sword In Protective Shira Saya Resting Mounts With Japanese Kantesish Panel Assessment Documents & UK Expert Assessment Together With 19th / 20th Century Sword Mounts & Saya & Bags - 22273 This is an ancient Japanese Katana blade With Shira Saya and sword mounts which has been assessed both in Japan & by Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of the Japanese Documents and Bill’s hand written assessment notes accompany this blade. Extracts from the assessment and notes include “Ancient Long sword blade with kaneteisho certificate by Fujishiro Matsuo designated a living National treasure sword polisher in 1996. It seems to say made by Kaga school late Muromachi into Shinto period. It is very hard to translate, a lot of this certificate for a none Japanese needs more research. Shortened from a longer blade was possibly 28-29 inches originally cutting edge, there appear to be the remains of 2 kanji (illegible) cannot see to translate. In nearly mint polish no big flaws. A healthy blade showing sugha hamon turning into gunome midare with a thick band of nioi crystals. Mounted in shira saya with full set of mounts on a tsunagi wood blade. Saya meiji period black lacquer with green speckles, Buffalo horn trim in good condition, black sageo cord. Tsuba oval iron looks mid Edo period embellished in 19th century with inlaid flowers and leaves. Hitsu ana plugged with shakudo finish rim, thin gold beaten into it (worn). Tsuka fish skin covered wrapped in black ito possibly 20th century. Fuchi Kashira shakudo with Nanako dots, drum & cockerels plus superb pair of gold finish menuki Goto style horses very good condition. A worthy addition to a collection”. In his illustrations of the blade he adds “cutting edge is 66 cms, total length is just 83 cms. He also describes other blade and tang characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images together with the Japanese documents. The price for this ancient blade with original Japanese & UK expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 22273 £0.00 |
|
.jpg) |
**ATTRIBUTED**WW1 British George V Royal Engineers Officer’s 1897 Pattern with Etched Blade Inscribed ‘HCW N Coy CLPR Aug 1914 To June 1917’ Blade No. 02551 Field Service Scabbard & Frog. Sn 19845. - 19845 This is an excellent WW1 dated 1897 pattern Infantry Officer's sword with etched blade. It has a clean 32 ½” long blade with partial fullers. The blade is etched on both sides. Both sides have decorative foliate panels. One side has Kings crown Royal Cypher ‘GR V’ (George V Rex), Kings crown & heraldic arms. The reverse has blued and etched panel ‘HCW N Coy CLPR Aug 1914 To June 1917’ and has the ordnance acceptance star with roundel. The spine of the blade is numbered '02551'. It has a full 1897 Pattern knuckle guard with King George V Crown & Royal Cypher. It has a curved stepped pommel with ball end and knurled back strap for grip, fish skin grip with wire binding in superb condition. There are no visible maker marks on the sword. It is complete with leather covered wood field service scabbard with German silver throat mount. The scabbard is fitted with leather frog that has 2 belt loops and brass buckles. All leather and stitching are clean and intact. The price for this sword worthy of further research includes UK delivery. Sn 19845. £645.00 |
|
.jpg) |
**NAPOLEONIC WARS ERA**EARLY VARIANT**British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword with Blade By JJ Runkel Solingen. ED 2597. - ED 2597 An original early example of a British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer's sword (see page 159 of World Swords by Withers). It has its regulation brass hilt with correct early variant rigid shell guard. Later variants of the 1796 Infantry sword had folding clamshells. It has the correct knuckle bow. urn shaped pommel and quillon finial which are often found to be missing from these swords. It has a wire bound grip, all very tight and undamaged. It has a 32 ¾” long blade with fullers. The spine of the blade is marked by the German manufacturer ‘J.J. Runkel’ and partially visible ‘Solingen’. The blade is etched on both sides. The etchings include ‘Crown GR’ (George Rex), martial and heraldic arms and foliate devices. The blade is undamaged and has just light staining consistent with age. As is common the sword is without scabbard. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2597. £1,325.00 |
|
.jpg) |
Victorian English Joseph Beal & Sons ‘Endure’ Boar / Deer Hunting Dagger / Sidearm with Polished Horn Hilt, Brass Fittings & Later Bespoke Sadler Made Leather Scabbard. Sn 18616. - 18616 First known as Josh Beal & Sons in 1871 the cutlers company used the ‘Endure’ trademark & the firm was at 8 Silver Street, Sheffield. J & J Beal Ltd was the successor to that firm in 1923. They renewed all their trademarks in 1944. Joseph Ernest Beal & Arnold James Beal were the owners. In 1953, they were in the Red Hill Works, Corporation Street, Sheffield. This is an excellent original Victorian era Hunting Dagger / Sidearm by Beal & Sons. These substantial weapons were carried when hunting large game such as Deer or Boar for self-defence and to deliver the 'death blow' to the hunted prey. This example has an undamaged polished horn hilt secured by brass rivets & heavy brass fittings including re-curving cross guard and pommel cap. Its 17 ¾” single edged steel blade has fullers. The blade is undamaged with just light areas of staining consistent with age. It measures 23” overall. The blade is etched on one side with the maker’s name and trademark ‘Joseph Beal & Sons Sheffield Endure within oval cartouche. The knife comes with a bespoke Sadler made brown leather open top scabbard which was commissioned by us. The leather is excellent, supple and clean & has copper riveted & heavy-duty stitched seams. The scabbard has a belt loop and retaining strap with brass stud fastener. The price for this excellent piece includes UK delivery. Sn 18616. (Bucket) £295.00 |
|
.jpg) |
C1900 Brazilian Republic Heavy Cavalry Troopers Sword With Pipeback Blade By Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co Solingen Germany & Scabbard. Sn 12555:4. - 12555:4 On November 15, 1889 Marshal Deodoro da Fonseca deposed Emperor Dom Pedro II, declared Brazil a republic, and reorganized the Government. From 1889 to 1930, the Government was a constitutional democracy, but democracy was nominal. Immediately after the Republic was established Imperial German arms manufacturers supplied Brazil with arms and equipment to bolster the new regime's military. The Republic ended in 1930 with a military coup, also known as the Brazilian Revolution of 1930 that installed Getúlio Vargas as a dictator. This is an excellent original, Brazilian Republic Heavy Cavalry Troopers Sword & Scabbard made in Germany C1900. The Sword’s 32” pipeback blade has some areas of light staining and pitting but no rust. The blade is fitted with original leather hilt washer. The sword measures 38” overall length. The full steel knuckle bow is faintly marked with the Brazilian Republic Crest with 5 pointed star and banner ‘15 De Novembro De 1889’ commemorating the establishment of the Republic (illustrated). A sword with a similar crest is illustrated on page 142 of World Swords by Withers. The blade is marked by the German manufacturer ‘Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co Solingen’ (illustrated) and the back of the blade has a small 5 pointed star Brazilian Republic inspection mark. Its leather covered wood hilt is wire bound. The hilt has service wear but the wire binding is tight and intact. It is complete with its original steel scabbard with single hanging ring. The scabbard has even patina throughout and just a few minor dents consistent with age and service use. Price includes UK delivery. Sn 12555:4. £345.00 |
|
 |
WW2 Japanese Army Gunzoku (Military Civilian Employee) Officer’s Gendaito Hand Forged Katana Long Sword Smith Signed Tang ‘Kane Tsune’ Scabbard With Campaign Leather Cover & Expert Assessment. ED 2414 - ED 2414 An original late WW2 Japanese Officer's Sword and Scabbard. 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 “Civilian sword for military use by Gunzoku (civilians employed by the army). They wore uniform and were entitled to carry swords. 65cm Gendaito hand forged blade (says forged in Mei in inscription). Signed by its maker ‘Kane Tsune’, born in 1910 real name Nishimura Kazufumi. He worked as a gunto smith in Giffu. This is the only mention I can find of him cannot find any other Oshigata of him. The blade is in good old polish with only one chip in edge. A very unusual hamon which does not conform to standard types. Appears a bit wild and uncontrolled in places. Hada is also a bit wild with large patches of vivid O Itame. It does not appear to have had yakote line in point. Possible war time polish. Saya is wood withthin layer of lacquer covered in campaign leather cover worn in places. Tsuba soft metal showa period made . Lost its original seppa, leather put in place. Tsuka hilt very good quality han dachi mounts looks Meiji & good menuki. Very dirty brown binding intact. Missing a sarute loop for rank tassel. An interesting example of a civilian sword carried to war (see Markus Sesko books on Japanese Smiths page 294 re smith. Only man using these kanji in Showa period (war time) born 1910 worked as a gunto smith)”. In his illustrations Bill translates the signature on the tang. He describes the tang end as Kuri Jiri (rounded) cutting edge 65cms total length 85cms. He describes the hamon as based on suguha medium Nioi crystals of Martensite, grain mixed masame goes into O (large) Itame in patches. He also identifies paint Arsenal assembly marks on the tang and other blade characteristics that can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2414 £1,475.00 |
|
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Next | Page 1 of 24 |
(Page updated regularly)