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**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

**RESERVED**RESERVED** British WD 1845 Pattern Royal Navy Boarding Cutlass Weapon With Earlier 1805-1817 John Gill Birmingham Blade, Guard Mounted With Brass Rack Identification Plate With Partially Visible Rack Weapon Number L3. Sn 22370:1 - 22370:1
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 an earlier straight single edged 29 inches long blade (35 inches overall). The blade is 1 and a half inches broad at its widest and the spine is 7mm width at its widest. The blade has staining consistent with age & service use. The spine of the blade is signed J.Gill (John Gill is recorded working with his father Thomas Gill in London 1807 "Sword Cutler & Gunmaker", 83 St James Street, London. John Gill also recorded in Birmingham 1805-1817) indicating that this cutlass is fitted with an earlier blade similar to 1804 pattern cutlass but our example is fullered. One side of the blade has a War Dept broad arrow, the reverse has WD inspection mark. The blade also has faint indistinct ink or paint marks which can be seen in the images. 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 2 pierced holes. The guard has its original brass lozenge riveted to the front with a partially visible weapon / rack number L 3 (Withers book illustrates 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 22370:1 (tub armoury)
£0.00

WW1 Era Imperial Prussian Alcoso (Alex Coppel Solingen) 1918 Pattern Light Cavalry & Artillery Officer’s Sword With Scabbard. Sn 22441:13 - 22441:13
This original WW1 Era Prussian 1918 Pattern Sword & Scabbard are in excellent condition (see page 200 of the book World Swords 1400-1945 by Withers). Prussian swords like our example had a shallower curve in their sabre blades than German examples and were used by Light Cavalry and Artillery. The sword has a clean single edged, fullered, 29 ¾” light sabre blade with Prussian shallow curve (34 ¾” overall). The blade has Alex Coppel Solingen scales trademark (illustrated) Its cross guard, flat knuckle & pommel are clean & undamaged. Its ribbed polished horn grip is undamaged and has all off its original brass wire binding all present tight and intact. The sword is complete with its original steel scabbard with single hanging ring and large shoe. The scabbard has no dents and retains its original black paint. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22441:13
£495.00

*Original* Victorian Police Constabulary Brass Hilt Sword/Hanger Sidearm & Scabbard. ED 2537. - ED 2537
This is an original Victorian Police brass hilt sword/hanger sidearm & scabbard. It has a 62 cm fullered steel blade with straight edge and original leather hilt washer. The blade has just a few small areas of staining consistent with age and no damage. The blade is unmarked. 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 which operates correctly. The overall length of the sword is 75 ¾ cm. Its black leather scabbard is in excellent undamaged condition with a good, aged patina and brass mounts. The upper mount has an oval brass frog locket. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are intact. The price includes UK delivery. (tub armoury) ED 2537.
£395.00

**MINT**Spanish Model 1895 Mounted Carabineros Cavalry (Civil Guard) Officer’s Sword With Toledo Blade Etched Crossed Swords Guard & Scabbard. Sn 22441:10 - 22441:10
The Spanish city of Toledo has a sword smithing history dating back hundreds of years. This is a near mint Spanish Model 1895 sword these swords were issued to Carabineros (Civil Guard), Artillery & Engineers Corps. This Carabineros Cavalry officer's Sword has a Toledo steel blade & Scabbard. Our example in near mint condition has a 30 ¼” long, curved sabre blade (36 ½” overall). One side of the plated blade is marked ‘Toledo 19895 (Model)’. The reverse has heraldic arms. The blade has its original leather hilt washer. It has a plated full knuckle guard etched with crossed swords Cavalry device within panel. Its contoured chequered hilt is undamaged (either bakelite or polished horn). The sword is complete with its original plated steel scabbard also in near mint condition. The scabbard The scabbard has its original single hanging ring. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22441:10
£395.00

Victorian British 5th Battalion Cheshire Rifle Volunteers Firmin & Sons London Pattern 1827 Pattern Rifle Brigade Officer’s Sword With Etched Blade Steel Hilt & Steel Scabbard. Sn 22426:61 - 22426:61
The Cheshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales' Division. The 22nd Regiment of Foot was raised by the Duke of Norfolk in 1689 and was able to boast an independent existence of over 300 years. The 1st Volunteer Battalion was formed in 1860. The regiment was expanded in 1881 as part of the Childers Reforms by the linking of the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment of Foot and the militia and rifle volunteers of Cheshire. The title 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment continued to be used within the regiment. On 1 September 2007, the Cheshire Regiment was merged with the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th Foot) and the Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's) to form a new large regiment, the Mercian Regiment, becoming the 1st Battalion, Mercian Regiment. The Stockport Armoury building (Armoury Street, Stockport) was the Headquarters of the Cheshire Volunteer Rifles in 1862. This is an original, 1827 Pattern British Rifle Officer’s Sword & Scabbard To The 5th Battalion Cheshire Rifle Volunteers (see page 174 of World Swords by Withers). The Sword has a 32 ½” fullered single edged blade. The blade has its original leather hilt washer. The seword has engraved foliate panels on both sides. One side has The Hung Bugle of the Rifle Brigade and ‘5th Cheshire R.V (Rifle Volunteers)’. The reverse has Queen’s Crown & stylised Royal cypher ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) & maker / retailer detail ‘Firmin & Sons Limited 153 Strand (London)’. The voided steel basket guard is undamaged and incorporates the correct ‘Hung Bugle’ badge of the Rifle Brigade. It has an undamaged wire bound shagreen grip together with stepped steel pommel & ball top. The sword is complete with its undamaged steel parade scabbard which has even patina and 2 hanging rings. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22426:61
£795.00

Post 1845 Victorian British Stockport Rifle Volunteers (Cheshire) 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword With Etched Blade, Brass Gothic Style Pierced Basket Hilt & Scabbard. Sn 22426:60 - 22426:60
The Cheshire Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales' Division. The 22nd Regiment of Foot was raised by the Duke of Norfolk in 1689 and was able to boast an independent existence of over 300 years. The 4th Volunteer Battalion was formed in 1860. The regiment was expanded in 1881 as part of the Childers Reforms by the linking of the 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment of Foot and the militia and rifle volunteers of Cheshire. The title 22nd (Cheshire) Regiment continued to be used within the regiment. On 1 September 2007, the Cheshire Regiment was merged with the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment (29th/45th Foot) and the Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's) to form a new large regiment, the Mercian Regiment, becoming the 1st Battalion, Mercian Regiment. The Stockport Armoury building (Armoury Street, Stockport) was the Headquarters of the Stockport Rifle Volunteers (Cheshire Volunteer Rifles) in 1862. The 1822 pattern sword was a radical departure from previous designs, having a ‘gothic’ style pierced basket hilt so named after its resemblance to window shapes in gothic architecture and folding langet on one side. Pre 1845 these swords had pipe back blades. Post 1845 they were made with slightly curved fullered blades (see page 159 of Robson’s Swords of the British Army). This original Stockport Volunteer Rifles infantry Officer's Pattern 1822 sword has a post 1845, 32 ¾” single edged fullered curved blade (38 ½” overall). The blade has faint etched decoration on both sides. One side of the blade has foliate etched panels, the etched Rifle Brigade ‘hung Bugle’ badge and ‘Stockport Rifle Volunteers’ together with etched proof star with inlaid brass roundel. The reverse has foliate etched panels, Queen’s crown Royal Cypher ‘VR’ (Victoria Regina) and etched maker / retailer name and address ‘J&W Wood, Cutlers, Manchester. The blade has areas of staining consistent with age. The gothic style voided brass guard has stylised Royal Cypher VR & Queen’s Crown in the centre. The bar guard is fully intact. It has the correct folding langet on one side. Its fish skin grip with finger grooves & wire binding is excellent. The sword is complete with its brass mounted leather scabbard which has an ornate frog locket on the throat mount and it has 2 brass hanging rings. All leather and stitching are intact. The leather has areas of surface scuffing consistent with age & service use. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22426:60
£975.00
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