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1902 Boer War & 1912 Pre WW1 Era Dated British WD Wilkinson London 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword Owned By Company Sgt W. Benn West Yorkshire Regiment, 2 Framed 1930’s Regimental Group Photographs Featuring The Sgt & 1 Photo Mounted on Card. - 21037
This is an original 1897 pattern British Infantry officer’s sword previously owned by Company Sgt William Benn West Yorkshire 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). This sword was previously owned by Sgt W. Benn of The West Yorkshire Regiment. The sword has a 32 ½” single edged blade with partial fullers (39 ¼” overall). The ricasso is signed by quality British manufacturer ‘Wilkinson London’. The blade is signed by the maker, has WD inspection marks and Boer war date ‘4 ‘02 (April 1902) . It has the correct ¾ bowl guard voided with foliate design and ‘Queen’s Crown VR’ indicating that this sword was made in the transitional era shortly after Queen Victoria’s death in 1901 using a Victorian hilt and assembled in 1902 in the early reign Of King Edward VII. It has the correct fish skin covered grip with wire binding which is tight and intact. The guard has pre WW1 date ‘4 ’12 (April 1912) above indistinct struck out numbers. The sword is complete with its leather covered field scabbard with nickel plated throat mount. The throat mount has a leather hanger tab. All leather and stitching of the scabbard are intact. The sword is accompanied by 2 framed Regimental Group Photographs of W.O’s, C/Sgts & Sgts 1st Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, one dated 1935 the other 1937. Both of these photos name Sgt Benn in the seating order (illustrated in the images). The glazed wood frames measure approx. 18 ¼”x 14 ½”x ½”. Another black and white period Regiment group photo mounted on card (illustrated in the images) is also included. This photo is untitled and it is not certain if Sgt Benn is included in this photo. The price for this sword worthy of further research regarding Co Sgt Benn’s service includes UK delivery. Sn 21037 (sword in armoury, pictures in storeroom bottom shelf)
£395.00

**MATCHING DATES**1896 Dated British WD 1856 Pattern Wilkinson London Pioneer’s Sawback Short Sword Sidearm With Brass Hilt & 1896 WD Scabbard. Sn 21062 - 21062
This is an excellent 1856 Pattern British Pioneers Sawback Short Sword Sidearm. (see page 173 of Robson's Swords of the British Army). It has a broad 22 ½” blade with deeply cut sawback (27 ½” overall). The blade has just light staining consistent with age. One side of the blade has crisp maker mark Wilkinson London together with ‘12 ’96 date (December 1896). The blade also has crisp British WD ordnance inspection marks. It has a heavy ribbed Brass handle with full knuckle bow, slotted for lanyard. The sidearm is complete with original leather scabbard with brass mounts. The leather of the scabbard is clean and intact and has WD arrow, inspection marks and matching ’96 (1896 date). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21062
£575.00

SOLD SOLD (29/03) WW2 1943 Shin Gunto Type 98 Japanese Army Officer's Katana Sword With Smith Double Signed Tang 'TAKE HISA’ & Steel Scabbard With Expert Assessment. Sn 16095 - 16095
An original WW2 Japanese officers sword. 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 “A Type 98 army shin gunto in good condition. Blade looks a murato oil tempered example signed by its maker ‘Take Hisa’ and dated Autumn 1943. Also has 2 ‘W’ stamps. Fuller & Gregory’s book on swords lists this as unidentified (marks) used by Take Hisa possibly working in Chigusa factory of the Nagoya arsenal. Quite a scarce mark & signature, not seen many of them (not a gendaito by a rated smith). Good shape & good well defined tang with nicely cut kanji but no visible hamon, looks applied by stones & oil tempered, in original polish with scratches and odd staining. Saya metal parade with green/brown paint finish, Bronze finish to mounts, Tsuba standard gunto pattern (faded gilt) with logo of maker (suya company of Tokyo ‘harp’ mark) No. 141 with matching numbers seppa. Tsuka all intact, brown ito wrap, bronze finish to mounts & menuki with working locking catch & half of original sarute loop in cord., needing a knot to finish it off. A good example of a shin gunto with an oil tempered blade in untouched condition”. In his illustrations of the tang and blade he translates the smith signature and date. He describes the cutting edge of the blade length as just under 67cm & full length as 88 cm. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions (illustrated in image 2). The price includes a copy of the assessment together with a copy of tang markings the same as on our sword illustrated on page 169 of Modern Japanese sword Smiths by Slough & UK delivery. Sn 16095
£0.00

C1805 British Georgian Era Davies & Son Hanover London Court Small Sword With Ornate Clam Shell Hilt, Guard Chain & Scabbard. Sn 21064 - 21064
The small sword or smallsword (also court sword, French: épée de cour or dress sword) is a light one-handed sword designed for thrusting which evolved out of the longer and heavier rapier of the late Renaissance. The height of the small sword's popularity was between mid 17th and late 18th century. It is thought to have appeared in France and spread quickly across the rest of Europe. The small sword was the immediate predecessor of the French dueling sword (from which the épée developed. This is an excellent original Georgian era Court small sword (see pages 270 to 282 of Wither’s book ‘World Swords’ where many variants of small sword are illustrated and page 277 with a variant that has a chained guard and similar polished steel studs on the hilt is illustrated). It has an ornate steel hilt with cross guard clam shell mount. The hilt and clamshell are profusely mounted with polished steel studs. The guard is fitted with linked steel chain. The slim 32” triangular section blade is straight, clean and undamaged. ¾ of the blade length is etched all around with foliate decoration. One blade flat is signed ‘Davies & Son Hanover St London W’ (Davies & Son were the great Mayfair tailoring firm operating at No. 19 Hanover Street between 1804 and 1979). The sword measures 38 ½” overall. It is complete with its original leather scabbard which has steel mounts and 2 hanging rings. All leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean and intact. The price for this attractive Court / Diplomatic small sword includes UK delivery. Sn 21064
£575.00

Early 19th Century French Brass Handled Infantry Briquet Short Sword Sidearm Hanger & Scabbard. Sn 20744 - 20744
This is an excellent, original, French Infantry Briquet Short Sword Sidearm & Scabbard. It has 23 ¼” heavy single edged blade and measures 29” overall. It has a rugged brass handle deeply grooved for grip with full knuckle bar, curved ball end quillon cross guard and rounded pommel. The quillon is stamped ‘V37’ and the knuckle guard has an inspection mark. The blade has an indistinct manufacturer’s signature or Regiment mark and other inspection marks (all illustrated). The Sword is complete with original Leather Scabbard with brass throat mount and chape with ball end. The throat mount has a fixed frog bar. All leather and stitching are intact. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 20744 (bucket)
£395.00

**EXPERT ASSESSED**Japanese Late Edo Period Into 19th Century Shoami Style Wakizashi / Small Katana Sword Iron Tsuba Carved With Figure Of Priest Or Ghost In Rural Setting With Traces Of Original Gold Finish. Sn 21039 - 21039
This is an original late 18th Century into Early 19th Century Iron Tsuba in the Shoami style. It has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment & illustration of the tsuba can be read in the images and accompanies the piece. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21039
£225.00

**EXPERT ASSESSED**Japanese C1800-1850 Echizen Kinai Masters Style Wakizashi / Small Katana Sword Pierced Iron Tsuba. Sn 21038 - 21038
This is an original C1800-1850 Iron Tsuba in the Echizen Kinai masters style. It has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. His assessment & illustration of the tsuba can be read in the images and accompanies the piece. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21038
£175.00

Imperial German 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword By Gebr Weyersberg Solingen With Etched & Blued Blade & Scabbard Both With Matching German Regiment Marks ‘119.R.5.2’(Infantry Regiment Nr 119 Battalion Nr 5 Weapon Number 2). Sn 21045 - 21045
This is an Imperial German version of the British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer's sword with folding clamshell guard (see page 160 of World Swords by Withers where a British variant is illustrated). Our example has the later pattern 1796 brass shell guard, one side which folds . It has the correct knuckle bow and ornate urn shaped pommel. The solid polished bone grip is excellent. The hilt has a brass bar guard and quillon finial. The folding guard is stamped with Imperial German form Regiment marks ‘119.R.5.2’(Infantry Regiment Nr 119 Battalion Nr 5 Weapon Number 2), see page 29 of German Small Arms Markings by Gotz & Bryans where similar Regiment marks are illustrated). It has a 32” long fullered blade (39” overall). The blade has traces of original gilt, etching and blueing. One side of the blade is signed by the German maker ‘Gebr Weyersberg Solingen’. The reverse has an Imperial inspection mark. Its leather scabbard has brass throat mount with frog bar and brass chape. The throat mount has matching Regiment marks. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21045
£495.00

Imperial German 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword By E&H Neuhaus Solingen With Scabbard Both With Matching German Regiment Marks ‘122.R.R.1’(Rekrutendepot /Recruiting Depot Regiment Nr 122 Weapon Number 1). Sn 21044 - 21044
This is an Imperial German version of the British 1796 Pattern Infantry Officer's sword with clamshell guard (see page 160 of World Swords by Withers where a British variant is illustrated). Our example has the early pattern 1796 fixed brass shell guard. It has the correct knuckle bow and ornate urn shaped pommel. The solid polished bone grip is excellent. The hilt has a brass bar guard and quillon finial. The guard is stamped with Imperial German form Regiment marks ‘122.R.R.1’(Rekrutendepot /Recruiting Depot Regiment Nr 122 Weapon Number 1), see page 29 of German Small Arms Markings by Gotz & Bryans where similar Recruiting Depot and Regiment marks are illustrated). It has a 32 ½” long fullered blade (39” overall). The blade has some stained areas consistent with age. One side of the blade is signed by the German maker ‘E&H Neuhaus Solingen’. The reverse has an Imperial inspection mark. Its leather scabbard has brass throat mount with frog bar and brass chape. The throat mount has matching Regiment marks. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21044
£475.00

Early 19th Century French Forestry Deer / Boar Hunting Sidearm with Ornate Carved Bone Stylised Eagle’s Head Hilt & Scabbard. Sn 18115:6 - 18115:6
This is an original French form Forestry Hunting Dagger / Sidearm. 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 ornately carved bone stylised Eagle’s head form hilt. The bone has a repair to the handle performed at some point in its life. The repair is stable and secure. It has an ornate re-curving brass cross guard with Eagle’s head finials. Its 22” heavy single edged blade with fullers has staining and areas of old stable areas of pitting consistent with age. It measures 28” overall. There are no visible manufacturer or date marks. The weapon is complete with its brown leather scabbard with rear seam, brass throat mount with tear drop locket and long chape with ball end . The leather & stitching of the scabbard are clean and intact. The price for this substantial hunting sidearm includes UK delivery. Sn 18115:6.
£445.00
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