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**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

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 (LAY-AWAY 10/08) ANCIENT 1550’s-1600 MUROMACHI PERIOD BLADE** Wakizashi Short Sword Shortened From An Uchigatana Yamashiro / Yamato Work Single Hand Sword With Scabbard & Expert Assessment. Sn 22441:24 - 22441:24
This Wakizashi 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 “Wakizashi Short Sword Shortened From An Uchigatana Single Hand Sword, looks to date from late Muromachi period 1550’s-1600. Mounted & re- mounted several times over the centuries, unsigned looks like Yamashiro / Yamato work. Has very fine hamon in Nie Deki (crystals of Martensite) with some Hataraki activity in the hamon, when looked at under a magnifying glass. Hamon seems to disappear in Boshi and there is no Yakote line visible. An ancient blade. Saya scabbard black lacquer on wood some damage to wood at mouth, piece missing and Koi Guchi horn mouth piece missing top of saya. Also needs eplacement side knife for empty pocket in saya. Tsuba plain old armourer’s plate. I small hole piercing and inlaid piece missing. Circa 1800. Tsuka hilt been restored by last owner with white ito binding (bit loose). Has nice quality Fuchi kashira in shakudo metal with line decoration. A superb pair of shakudo metal menuki with gold highlights, Samurai on horse fording river meiji period. Needs a proper repair or new saya to finish it well”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as just under 53 cms. Total length just under 67 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22441:24
£0.00

Victorian, British Pattern 1827 Rifle Brigade Officer's Parade Sword With Etched Blade By Christie & Son Edinburgh & Scabbard. Sn 22441:23 - 22441:23
The Volunteer movement had its origins in the eighteenth century. Service in the Militia was compulsory at that time for those selected by ballot and who were not wealthy enough to hire a substitute. But specific threats, such as Jacobite risings or the threat of French invasion, induced men to volunteer for home defence. A series of Militia Acts, notably in 1761, 1768 and 1802, had the effect of transforming the Militia from a home defence force into a reserve for the Regular Army, and its former function was increasingly filled by the Volunteers. During the Napoleonic Wars 1793-1815, the risk of invasion by Revolutionary France persuaded the government to authorise the formation of volunteer units that would be subject to military discipline and eligible for pay when called out. Numerous Volunteer units were formed around the country. British Volunteer strength peaked in 1803 at a remarkable total of some 440,000, but with the defeat of Napoleon they were all disbanded. In 1859 after another threat of Invasion Volunteer rifle units throughout Britain were reinstated. The 1827 pattern is defined by gothic bar guard hilt coupled with the usual Royal Cypher with strung bugle cartouche badge of the Rifle Brigade (see page 174 of World Swords by Withers). This is an original 1827 Pattern Rifle Brigade Officer’s Parade Sword. The sword has a clean 32 ½” blade (38 ¾” overall) with fullers and original leather hilt washer. The blade has etched panels including the slung bugle of the Rifle Brigade Queen’s crown and ‘VR’ Royal Cypher (Victoria Regina) together with foliate panels. The blade also has ordnance proof star and is signed by the maker or retailer Christie & Son Edinburgh. It has a steel gothic bar knuckle guard with the Rifle Brigade 'Queen’s Crown with slung bugle' badge and curved stepped pommel. The fish skin grip is very good, the grip’s copper wire binding is all present and tight. It is complete with its steel parade scabbard with 2 hanging rings and shoe. The scabbard has areas of staining consistent with age but no dents. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22441:23
£495.00

**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
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