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**ANCIENT LATE EDO PERIOD C1700’s CORMORANTS NECK BLADE ** Japanese Gendaito Mino School Ko-Wakizashi Small Sword With Kodjuka By-Knife Hilt With Silvered Mount Fuji Device, Scabbard, Cloth Bag Cover & Expert Assessment. Sn 19465 - 19465 This ancient blade Japanese Ko (small) Wakizashi Sword has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes with illustrations accompany the sword. Extracts from the notes include “Mino School / Style blade made in the late Edo period C1700’s. The small unsigned blade is shaped U-No-Kubi-Zukuri (like a Cormorant’s neck) back edge. This shape popular in Muromachi period. This looks later into Shinto. In good old Hadori polish showing Nioi edged gunome midare temper line hamon. Cannot see grain, later work usually has small/ tight forging. Saya is black lacquer good quality on Honoki wood in very good condition with horn Kuri Kata fitted with Shita Dome eyelets. Koi Guchi throat mount is silver plated copper in Han Dachi style. Matches fittings on tsuka, also Han Dachi style finished with silver menuki of a Vraja Bhudist ghost knife and bound in light blue ito. All the mounts look Meiji period. With an iron Tachi style Tsuba, plain black iron with 2 Hitsu Ana cut outs, good 19th century patina. Ha Baki is gold foil overlaid , small amount of damage. There is a Kodjuka hilt in the slot in Saya (By-Knife Hilt). It has replacement blade in wood, original missing. Shakudo plate showing a silvered mount Fuji (worn) with some contact marks”. In his illustrations he describes sword dimensions (illustrated in the images). The price for this ancient blade with expert opinion includes UK delivery. Sn 19465 £1,345.00 |
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Franco Prussian War / WW1 Era Imperial Prussian Cavalry Hussar Officer’s Etched Blade Presentation Dress Sword To ‘Fur Regt Konigin Wilhelmina Der Niederlande (Hann No 15)’ (Queen Wilhelmina Of Netherlands 15th Hussars) & Scabbard. ED 2618 - ED 2618 The Hussar Regiment "Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands" (Hannoversches) No. 15 , also known as the "Wandsbeker Hussaren ", was a cavalry unit of the Prussian Army . The regiment was originally formed on December 19, 1803 (Foundation Day) as a cavalry unit of the armed forces of the Kingdom of Hanover . After the lost war of 1866 and the annexation of the country by the Kingdom of Prussia , the association was incorporated into the Prussian army as the 15th Hussar Regiment (Hanoverian) No. In connection with the founding of the German Reich on January 18, 1871 in Versailles and the entry into force of the constitution of April 16, 1871, the regiment was transferred in June 1871 to the then city of Wandsbek (or Marienthal) relocated. This location provided the popular name "Wandsbeker Hussar". Kaiser Wilhelm II appointed Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands as regimental commander on August 31, 1898 and named the association after her. The Regiment saw action in the Franco Prussian war & WW1. This is an excellent, original Imperial Prussian Hussar’s dress presentation sword. The sword has nickel plated knuckle bow with pierced bowl guard incorporating Prussian eagle on a folding langet. It has an undamaged ribbed polished horn grip. The inside of the guard has remnants of an original leather hanger loop attached. The sword measures 33 ¾” overall and its 28 ¼” single edged, plated blade with fullers is beautifully etched with panels on both sides featuring Martial banners and arms including charging mounted cavalry scenes, battle honours on banne, Prussian Eagle, Horse’s head motifs and inscription ‘Fur Regt Konigin Wilhelmina Der Niederlande (Hann No 15)’ (Queen Wilhelmina Of Netherlands 15th Hussars). The sword is complete with its original plated steel scabbard with hanging ring. The price includes UK delivery. ED 2618 £595.00 |
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*MOVIE INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS*Original George V Joseph Ridge & Co Sheffield 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword With Etched Blade Used As A Film Prop In The Film Innocent & Presented to Andrew Hawley On His 1st Film From The Director John Mackenzie 1984' - 19416 This is an original 1897 British Infantry officer’s sword. 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). The sword has a 32 ½” single edged blade with partial fullers. The ricasso is signed by the British manufacturer ‘Joseph Ridge & Co Sheffield ’. The reverse has the ordnance acceptance ‘proof’ star and inlaid roundel. Both sides of the blade have etched panels featuring foliate devices, the King’s Crown & Royal Cypher ‘GRV’ (George Fifth Rex). It has the correct ¾ bowl guard voided with foliate design and ‘King’s Crown GRV’. The guard has much of its original nickel plating & has an etched plaque ‘To Andrew a memento of his first film from John Mackenzie September 1984’ (Provenance: Purchased in 1984 by Tempest films from Alan Beadle Antique Arms to be used as a film prop by Andrew Hawley in the film ‘The Innocent’ (Andrew Hawley is a producer and actor, known for Devil's Gold 2018 and The Innocent 1985). It was then presented by the Director John Mackenzie (He assisted Ken Loach on his classic early TV plays such as The Wednesday Play: Cathy Come Home (1966) and made many other films including The Long Good Friday starring Bob Hoskins in 1980). The sword has the correct fish skin covered grip with wire binding which is tight and intact. The hilt is fitted with original leather cord which has stapled repairs in places and acorn knot. The sword is complete with its leather field covered steel scabbard which has fixed hanging bar & shoe. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19416 £575.00 |
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**QUALITY MAKER**George V British Robert Mole & Sons Birmingham Makers To The War & India Offices 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword To ‘A.A. Harrison 4th Battalion Manchester Regiment’ With Etched Blade Number 6581 & Leather Field Covered Scabbard. Sn - 19437 The 4th Battalion (1900-1906) came into existence in 1900 at Aldershot, and for a short time Lieutenant-Colonel Gethin remained in charge of both, 3rd & 4th battalions, but on the 1 May 1900 Lieutenant-Colonel L. L. Steele was brought in from the Wiltshire Regiment to command the 4th Battalion. The summer of this year was passed at Aldershot, and then on the 4 and 5 December the battalion left by rail in two parties and proceeded to Portland, taking over quarters in the Citadel. During its brief existence the 4th Battalion seems to have been regarded by the authorities as a draft-producing unit, and from first to last it gave no fewer than 32 officers and 1,726 non-commissioned officers and men to other corps, mainly of course to the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Regiment. The 4th battalion served in the Boer War and post war was merged with other Regiments in 1906. This is an original 1897 British Infantry officer’s sword to ‘A.A. Harrison 4th Battalion Manchester 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). The sword has a 32 ½” single edged blade with partial fullers. The ricasso is signed by quality British manufacturer ‘Robert Mole & Sons Birmingham Makers To The War & India Offices’. The reverse has the ordnance acceptance ‘proof’ star and inlaid roundel. Both sides of the blade have etched panels featuring foliate devices, the King’s crown & Royal Cypher ‘GRV’ (George Fifth Rex). The spine of the blade is numbered M6581. It has the correct ¾ bowl guard voided with foliate design and ‘King’s Crown GRV’. The guard near the KC is engraved ‘A.A. Harrison 4th Man Regt’. It has the correct fish skin covered grip with wire binding which is tight and intact. The sword is complete with its leather field covered steel scabbard which has fixed hanging bar & shoe. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19437 £575.00 |
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**QUALITY**Late Victorian Gentleman’s Mallaca Sword Stick With Ornate Bulbous Copper or Brass Pommel With Hinged Handle Attachment. Sn 19415 - 19415 This is an attractive late Victorian Sword Stick. It has a clean 30” square section blade tapering to a pin sharp point and measures 35 ¼” overall length with handle attachment folded down (38” overall in its scabbard with handle attachment folded up). There are no manufacturer marks or dates on the sword stick. The Mallaca scabbard and handle are undamaged. The throat of the scabbard has an ornate polished brass or copper ferrule and brass tip. The handle has a brass ferrule and bulbous polished copper or brass pommel with deep ornate foliate decoration. Attached to the pommel is a hinged polished copper or brass square shaped handle with matching decoration most likely for wrist cord or hanging on a wall hook when not in use. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19415 £695.00 |
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**ANCIENT BLADE**1660’s – 1680’s Kanbun Shinto Bizen / Bishu Japanese Wakizashi Short Sword Smith Signed ‘BISHU OSA FUNE JU SUKE SADA’ & Scabbard With Cord & Expert Assessment. Sn 19377:5 - 19377:5 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 assessment notes accompany the sword. In extracts of his notes he states “A Bizen / Bishu Wakizashi with a typical shape Kanbu / Shinto period robust strong blade circa 1660’s-1680’s. A lovely shape perfect lines, has had a very good polish (flat no unevenness) in 19th century polish. You can still see all the work in the hamon which is the usual midare ba (irregular) complicated with gunome and hataraki (activity in the hamon). Has some detached areas of hamon (tobiyaki) pearls. Based on Nioi Deki hamon. Signed ‘BISHU OSA FUNE JU SUKE SADA’. In my opinion this is a good quality blade by one of the better Suke Sada smiths. There were hundreds of men over a 300 year period using this art name. Needs to go to japan to get an expert opinion on which generation made it. Saya is high quality work in good condition Honoki wood with brown lacquer then scattered uneven patterns with gold / gilt abstract edging. Very attractive and well done horn Kurikata with shita dome eyelets. Side knife is missing from pocket. Tsuba is square in iron. Tsukashi pierced with window frame based on Nishigaki school work. Looks like mid 20th century work. Tsuka hilt wrapped in black ito silk over good quality fish skin with best quality soft metal fuchi kashira in shakudo alloy with nanako dots and heavy inlays of chrysanthemum and grass hoppers with gold details and menuki of mythical being in gold amongst grass in shakudo alloy. An impressive looking quality Wakizashi”. In his illustration of the blade he translates the signature, notes: Sujikai right slant file marks, cutting edge of blade just under 17 ½”. Total length just over 22 ¾”. Blade Big Kissaki Point 44mm. Kuri Jiri Nakago (rounded tang end). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19377:5 £2,250.00 |
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Early WW2 Japanese Army Officer’s Type 98 Shin Gunto Sword With Patial Smith Signature ‘HIZEN KUNI’ (Possible Gendaito) , Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 19377:4 - 19377:4 This sword has been assessed by a UK based Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment accompanies this piece. In exerts from the assessment he states “A Type 98 Shin Gunto with possible Gendaito blade. Partial Mei 2nd part rusted away due to jungle campaign ? Tsuka Hilt shows heavy use, water damage rotted most of fish skin under binding, which is intact but very dirty. Still got sarute loop and menuki. With a bit of detective work I have come up with 2 possible men who both started their Mei with the address HIZEN KUNI. This is a very uncommon prefix to a showa period name. John Slough has 2 men listed (Takaguchi family name) Masatsugu a RJT Swordsmith Star Stamp * made medium to high grade blades page 106-107 good comparison or Kino Shita (family name) Yosh Tada. He was also a RJT smith Rikugun Jumei Tosho army approved rated Medium to high grade swords. Very good match both men same Kanji style same horizontal kiri file marks & tang shape. Heavily buffed by previous owner needs professional polish to restore blade. The steel saya scabbard has also been heavily water damaged. It has been covered with a quality leather foul weather cover in 3 pieces fitted around carring ring and ashi mounts, professionally done by a qualified saddler ? attractive looking job. This could be restored polished to bring out beauty of blade. The 2 possible smiths are my conjecture. Made C1940”. In illustrations of the blade which are included in the assessment he translates the tang markings. He states overall length 33”. Cutting edge 24 ½”. He describes Hamon as’ Ko (small) Suguha with irregularities difficult to see’. He observes Yakote line buffed away. Tang end as Nakago Jiri shape (rounded). The price for this sword with expert assessment includes UK delivery. Sn 19377:4 £1,295.00 |
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British WW1 Era British Officers Brown Leather Bound Swagger Sword Stick With Rectangular Blade. - ED 2612 This is an excellent British officers WW1 era brown leather covered wood swagger sword stick and scabbard in the form popular with British Officers. It has a 13” ‘T’ section steel blade. The rectangular blade measures 12 ½” is of a heavy construction coming to a point. The swagger stick measures 21” overall in its scabbard with a grip length of 6 1/2”. The grip & scabbard are bound in brown leather with a simple plait of leather at the mouth of the scabbard. All leather and stitching are clean & intact. The price for this swagger sword stick includes UK delivery. ED 2612 £295.00 |
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Victorian British Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London 1895 / 1897 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Presentation Sword Marked ‘4 Border 9 Presented By Lt Col A B Clayton’ With Etched Blade Number 38066 Cord Acorn Knot & Scabbard With Leather Field Service Cover - 19359 This is an original 1895/97 British Infantry officer’s presentation sword. 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). The sword has a 32 ½” single edged blade with partial fullers. The ricasso has the ordnance acceptance ‘proof’ inlaid roundel. The ricasso is marked by the maker ‘Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London’ together with Royal appointment. Both sides of the blade have etched panels featuring foliate devices, the Queen’s crown & Royal Cypher ‘VR’ (Victoria Rex). The sine of the blade ins numbered 38066 and ‘4 Border 9 Presented By Lt Col A B Clayton’ (The Border Regiment was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, which was formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot and the 55th (Westmorland) Regiment of Foot). It has the correct ¾ bowl guard voided with foliate design and ‘Queen’s Crown VR’. The hilt has leather cord & acorn knot. It has the correct fish skin grip with wire binding which is tight and intact. The sword is complete with its brass mounted wood scabbard bound with undamaged leather field service cover and leather belt tab. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19359 £795.00 |
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**SUPERB**WW1 1914 German Henckels Solingen Army Officer's Presentation Sword With Blued & Gilt Etched Pipeback Blade Scabbard with Leather hanger Strap Mounted With Lion's Head Bosses. Sn 19352 - 19352 This is a superb WW1 German Officer's presentation sword, the 83.5cm pipeback blade has beautiful blued and gilt acid etched detailing and is decorated with a presentation inscription 'Und setzt ihr nicht das Leben ein, nie wird euch das Leben gewonnen sein' (and if you don't risk your life, your life will never be gained) and also decorated with an Iron Cross dated 1914 and marked by the maker J.A Henckels Solingen. The reverse has gilt and blued etching with Martial banners and arms. It has a wire bound fish skin grip in excellent condition and pierced guard. The hilt has a small original leather tab loop and leather hilt washer. The black steel scabbard has a single hanging ring fitted with sprung clasp and leather strap with buckle and gilt Lion’s head bosses. The price for this excellent piece includes UK delivery. Sn 19352 £2,850.00 |
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