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**RARE**Child / Cadet Size French C1880 /90 Cavalry Sword. Sn 19239:1 - 19239:1
This is an unusual rare to find child / Cadet size sword with similar features of the C1880 and C1890 Cavalry swords such as polished horn wire bound grips, similar pommel caps found on both C1880 and C1890 swords 4 bar guard found on C1880 swords (see pages 111 and 113 of Wither’s book ‘World Swords’ where full size French C1880 and C1890 Cavalry swords are illustrated). The grooved polished horn grip is small in size and its wire binding is intact. It has deep cast decoration to the small bar guard, quillon, knuckle bow & pommel cap. The 24 ¾” blade has fullers and is undamaged with just light staining consistent with age. The sword has no maker or date marks. The blade has a leather hilt washer. The child / cadet size sword measures 29 ½” overall. There are no visible manufacturer marks on the sword. The sword is without scabbard. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19239:1 (Rack)
£475.00

French Model ‘1831’ Infantry or Bandsman Sword and Scabbard. ED 2366. - ED 2366
A French Model ‘1831’ Infantry or Bandsman sword and scabbard maker marked ‘Talabot F.S Paris’. The French M1831 Foot Artillery Sword was patterned after the Roman Gladius doubled edged weapon manufactured by Talabot of Paris. The French M1831 Sword was indirectly used as a model for the US Army's M1832 Foot Artillery Sword and the US Navy's M1841 Ames Naval Cutlass. The French soldiers used to call this sword a "coupe Chou" which translates to cabbage cutter for its practical uses. The cruciform hilt is of solid brass with circumferential grooves to help grip in combat, the cross guard terminates with finials of concentric circles. The handle has decreasing circles below an extended pommel. The 47cm blade is showing signs of age-related wear, the sword is 62cm overall. The scabbard is thick leather and has an illegible makers mark in the leather; it has a brass chape with an inspection mark, and brass throat. See page 190 of ‘Withers World of Swords. The price includes UK postage. ED 2366. (Bucket)
£375.00

SOLD SOLD (21/04 lAY-AWAY) NUMBER 3234 OF ONLY 7000** Original, Pre WW2 Japanese NCO's 1st Pattern, Type 95 Katana With Solid Copper Hilt, Correct Tokyo Kokura 1st Arsenal Marks Original Leather Cord With Barrel Knot & Correct 1st Type Scabbard & Hanger. - ED 2542
On September 16th 1935 a new sword was authorised for Japanese army NCO’s. 1st type sword hilts were made from solid unpainted copper, later variants had cast alloy painted hilts (see page 183 of Swords Of Imperial Japan 1868-1945 by Dawson). Only approx. 7,000 1st type copper hilt NCO swords were made before introduction of alloy hilt variants. This is an original extremely rare 1st type pre WW2 Japanese NCO's Katana with copper hilt and 1st type scabbard in near mint condition. The sword has the correct solid copper unpainted cast handle with cord sarute loop, quality heavy brass tsuba and scabbard retaining clip which works correctly. It has a superb, undamaged, fullered, 27 ½” clean blade. The blade is numbered ‘3234’ (of 7000) on one side above the fuller together with inspection mark. The copper hilt is stamped with Kokura 1st Arsenal marks (see page 185 of Dawson’s book). These marks are the only combination used on Tokyo 1st arsenal swords. They were also produced under Kokura arsenal supervision. The hilt is fitted with original leather cord with barrel knot in excellent condition with just light service wear. The sword is complete with its original matching numbers 1st type scabbard which has a single hanging ring. The scabbard has original Sage green paint with no damage and just one very small dent in the lower section on one side consistent with service carry. The throat of the scabbard is matching numbered ‘3234’. The tip of the scabbard is correctly without drag and has the correct brass end cap. The scabbard’s hanging ring is fitted with original leather belt hanger which has its original sprung brass clip. The sword comes with descriptive labels from a previous owner which are illustrated and can be read in the images. As well as descriptive information about this sword and 1st type production, the descriptions also indicates that this sword was “acquired following the liberation of Singapore in 1945” (illustrated in the images). The sword comes with a later carry bag / slip with draw cord. The price for this nicely marked extremely rare 1st Type set in near mint condition includes UK delivery. ED 2542
£0.00

**MATCHING DATES**WW1 1915 British WD ‘SB&N Ld’ (Sanderson Bros & Newbold Limited) 1908 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Troopers Sword & 1915 Dated WD Enfield Scabbard. Sn 22553:7 - 22553:7
This is an original British 1908 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Troopers sword & scabbard with matching WW1 dates. It has an undamaged 35 ½” single edged blade with fullers (43" overall). The ricasso is date marked ’6/15’ (June 1915) and fitted with original leather hilt washer. It also has WD arrow & SB&N Ld manufacturer mark which is "Sanderson Bros & Newbold". The spine has ‘08’ (pattern). The bowl guard has no visible Regiment or date marks. It has a clean undamaged chequered hilt with correct thumb recess to strengthen grip. It is complete with its original steel scabbard with fixed hanging rings. The scabbard has matching ’15 (1915) date together with Enfield’s ‘EFD’ mark and WD inspection marks. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22553:7
£575.00

**MATCHING NUMBERS**Victorian Manchester City Police Hanger Sword Weapon Number 3 With Etched Blade ‘MC’ (Manchester City) & Scabbard. Sn 22517 - 22517
This is an original Victorian Police Hanger to the Manchester City Police with original scabbard. The 22 ¼” fullered steel blade is slightly curved and has staining consistent with age and storage. One side of the blade has an etched and blued panel ‘MC’ most likely Manchester City. The blade has no damage or cuts to the cutting edge. The wire bound shagreen handle is in good order with a brass handguard and stepped brass pommel. The bow guard is stamped with weapon number ‘3’. The overall length of the sword is 27 ½” and it locks firmly into the scabbard via a locking catch on the hilt. The original black leather scabbard has a brass throat mount with frog locket and chape both of which have matching number ‘3’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22517
£475.00

*Unusual* Brazilian M1908 Pattern Artillery Short Sword & Scabbard. 22516. - 22516
This very nice Brazilian M1908 Artillery Short Sword was most likely released in 1976 from military stores in Rio De Janeiro, along with other now obsolete edged weapons. It is in very good overall condition. The 15 ½ “blades surface is clean and bright, with only a bit of light staining in areas. It has been sharpened at arsenal, and the main edge is still relatively sharp with no visible dents. As is correct for these swords, the blade is totally unmarked, though there are some number markings on the cross guard: 941 and 11969 on the top, and F 1 on the bottom. The hilt has checkered wooden grip panels, finished with shellac and retained by two screws with split nuts. Overall length of the sword is 20 5/8 inches. The steel fitted leather scabbard is also in very good condition, with the finish on the leather and furniture very nice. The price includes UK delivery. 22516. (Bucket)
£375.00

19th Century Japanese Mino Style With Soshu Influence Ko- Wakizashi (Small One Handed Sword) Or O- Tanto (Large Dagger) Export Piece With Ancient 1750-1800 Iron Tsuba With Fine Gold Inlay, Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 22477 - 22477
This Japanese Ko- Wakizashi (Small One Handed Sword) Or O-Tanto (Large Dagger) 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 “Japanese Ko- Wakizashi (Small One Handed Sword Or O- Tanto (Large Dagger). The blade 19th Century made for export is unsigned possibly Mino Style With Soshu Influence from the tang shape. With a very complicated Midariba hamon temperline (hard to see through scratches) to old polish. Needs professional polish to bring out the forging. No flaws or Kizu healthy blade. Scabbard is wood with black crackle lacquer finish, good condition with horn Kurikata & one Shita dome. Also has soft metal shoe Kojiri to bottom end & iron band to throat with fine gold inlay. Tsuba is flat one side, oval in shape with fine gold inlay onther side. Couple of copper seppa spacer washers.. Copper Habaki (sleeve sits on blade shoulders. Tsuka hilt is Japanese hard wood (Oak) polished with full set of patinated & decorated copper mounts, Fuchi & Kashira & central wrap band all matching. Finished with copper & brass mekugi peg fitting ( NB Male & Female pieces screw together Thread goes opposite way to ours). A nice display Japanese antique”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as just 33.5 cms. Total length just under 44 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22477
£895.00

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

SOLD SOLD (05/04) **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
£0.00

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
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