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Nation : British
Local Price : £895.00

Original Victorian Era Indian Pata Gauntlet Long Sword. Sn 22752 -. Pata swordsmen of the 17th century through to the Victorian era were specially trained in the use of this weapon, and could be extremely accurate with this somewhat unusual sword form. Peculiar to the Indian subcontinent, these broadswords had a protective gauntlet or armguard of steel, the grip being set at right angles to the blade (see page 485 item 6 of Stone’s A Glossary Of Arms & Armor where a Pata with similar gauntlet form as ours is illustrated). The steel gauntlet on this example has age and use related wear and one small hole possibly old battle damage. The sword has a 37” flat steel double edged blade and measures 49 ¾” overall. The blade is riveted to the ornate extended tang of the Gauntlet. The blade with coarsely formed fuller / blood groove is sharp and has a few nicks consistent with age. The inside of the gauntlet has a steel bar grip set across the inside of the fist part of the gauntlet. The ’cuff’ of the gauntlet has a curved fore arm bar/ bracelet which hooks into 2 holes, one either side of the gauntlet. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22752 (armoury next to bucket)

Nation : British
Local Price : £895.00

Cape Mounted Rifles 1853 Troopers Sword. Cape Mounted Rifles 1853 Troopers Sword, regulation British cavalry trooper&#acute;s sword. Slightly curved blade with single fuller and maker marked Mole with a small crown over B over 47 Regulation iron hilt 3 bar hilt with chequered leather slab grips worn. Complete with scabbard marked C.M.R please note one ring missing and throat overall length 41.25 inch the blade 35.25 inch for reference: Swords of the British Army by Brian Robson page 12 “ 13

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £895.00

Japanese Meiji Period 1868-1912 Wakizashi Short With Scabbard & UK Expert Assessment. Sn 22824 -. This Wakizashi 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 Wakizashi short sword, the whole sword and mounts date from Meiji Period 1868-1912. A basically forged short sword in bright but heavily scratched condition obscuring all but a coupleof inches of notare undulating hamon temper line, difficult to see, looks a nioi crystal edge to hamon. Needs a polish to reveal workmanship. Mounted as handachi (half tachi) with all matching saya scabbard and tsuka fittings, in a copper patinated alloy with gilt edges. Typical late Meiji export mounts. Tsuka is well wrapped in black ito cotton, fish skin intact but dirty. Finished with good quality menuki in shakudo & gold showing doves sitting on plum tree branch. Hilt is original & untouched Meiji period. Tsuba is 4 lobed mokko shape in iron. Some old rust showing Samurai sitting by stream. Some copper inlays look circa 1800 possibly Nara school work. Unsigned. Habaki wrapped in thin silver foil sheet with grooves. Ko-Gatana side knife missing from Saya slot. Saya has old repairs”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as just over 38.5 cms. Total length 49 cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22824

Nation : German
Local Price : £895.00

**ORIGINAL**WW2 Era Nazi German Fire Protection Police Officer Rank Furhredegen Dress Sword By Holler, Solingen With Fire Protection Police Officer’s Bullion Cord & Portepee & Scabbard. Sn 22850 -. This is an original WW2 period German Nazi Police /Fire Service Officer Rank Furhredegen Dress Sword. These swords were for wear by Officers& officials of officer rank of the Police & Fire Department (see page 252 of the book ‘Swords Of Germany’ By Angolia for similar swords). The sword measures 36 ¾”overall and the ricasso of its clean, 31 ¼” single edged, blade with partial fullers is stamped with the ‘FW Holler Solingen’ manufacturer’s name and trademark. Its brown wood ribbed grip is undamaged and one side has white metal Eagle with Swastika (original, but not typical of the wreathed Eagle with Swastika usually seen on Nazi Police swords). The handle has on ornate oak Leaf motif ferrule, knuckle guard and stepped pommel. The hilt is fitted with original Fire Protection Police Officer’s Bullion Cord & Portepee (see page 326 of Angolia’s book where a Fire Protection Police Officer’s rank portepee the same as ours is illustrated). The sword is complete with its original black painted steel scabbard with single steel hanging ring, fixed strap bar and shoe. The throat has an ornate steel mount with geometric design. The scabbard has a few small dents and just light surface scuffs to the paint consistent with service wear and age. As with all of our stock this item is guaranteed 100% original. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 22850

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £895.00

C1800 – 1840’s Japanese Yori Doshi (Armour Piercing) Aikuchi (Dagger Without Tsuba), Scabbard & Kodjuka (Side Knife) & Expert Assessment. Sn 19377:7 -. This Aikuchi has been assessed by UK Japanese sword expert Bill Tagg. A copy of his hand written notes and illustrations accompany the knife. In extracts from his notes he states “C1800 – 1840’s Japanese Yori Doshi (Armour Piercing) Aikuchi (Dagger Without Tsuba). This is an unsigned mumei piece. It is in bright condition but has lots of fine scratches which are obscuring the forging details. Can see an undulating notare hamon line with what looks like a nioi crystal edge. Grain is not visible needs a polish (professional) to see what its like. Saya is speckled black lacquer with dark Buffalo horn mounts & a sentoku-Do (brass with golden hue) Kodjuka side knife in fitted pocket. Unsigned blade, hilt decorated with copper & shakudo leaves good condition with a few marks and scratching. A simple tsuka hilt of brown speckled lacquer with line banding decoration & Buffalo horn fuchi & kashira. There is no sign of menuki hilt ornaments ever being fitted NB small bit of damage horn bottom mount. An attractive looking dagger”. In his illustrations of the blade he observes ‘ cutting edge 7” (length) Total length 9 ¾”, Sujikai right slant file marks (on tang), ridge line (blade spine) is iroi mune, mune is flat (tang)’. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 19377:7 (tanto box armoury floor)

Nation : British
Local Price : £895.00

Early 19th Century Moroccan / Arab Nimcha Sabre Sword With Etched Blade & Rare To Find Original Tooled Leather Covered Wood Scabbard. ED 3028 -. This is a nice Moroccan Arab Nimcha sabre used both in Arab countries and Morocco (see page 469 of Glossary of Construction Decoration & Use Of Arms & Armour By Stone). This example most likely made in the 19th Century has the typical, distinctive wood handle, with drooping iron quillons which have cast ball ends and iron knuckle guard with cast ball end. The wood has knocks bumps and bruises to be expected and a period applied brass plate with scalloped top edge secured by brass pins on one side. The wood is totally secure. It has a 34" curved sabre blade with fullers. The blade has no visible maker marks and has light foliate & Crescent moon & foliate etching partially visible under the blades age related staining. There is no damage to the cutting edge. The sword measures 40 ½” overall. These swords are usually found without scabbards. Our example has its original rare to find leather covered wood scabbard. The leather has a rear seam and hand tooled foliate decoration. The surface of the leather has scuffs and one old stable tear in the top section consistent with age and carry. The price includes UK delivery. ED 3028

Nation : -
Local Price : £895.00

Rare Late-18th Century Sardinian Infantry Hanger. EL7309 - A rare late-18th century Kingdom of Sardinia infantry hanger, featuring a broad 24 inch sabre blade. The blade with some pitting, but clear engraving showing the 'Viva le Roi' motto and eagle motif. Brass hilt with knucklebow and sidebar, with a bit of movement on the tang due to the loss of the leather washer. Leather covered wooden grip, firm on the tang.

Nation : Japanese
Local Price : £895.00

**ANCIENT 1700 - 1750’s BLADE**Japanese Yamato Influence Ko (Small) Wakizashi Short Sword, Iron Tsuba, Signed ‘MASA TSUGU’, Ko-Gatana Side Knife, Scabbard Padded Carry Bag & Expert Assessment. Sn 23030 -. 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 his notes he states “An unsigned (small) wakizashi shortened by having nakago jiri (end) cut & blade notches (machi) moved downwards. Hard to judge age, from shape & wear to edge & patina of tang looks like around 1700–1750 made. With hamon shape looks Yamato influence. Needs a polish & see work. Has good quality double habaki blade collar in copper. Saya wood with black lacquer finish has been repainted in past. Small amounts of damage. With Ko-Gatana (side knife) late 19th century in soft metal unsigned, hilt typical design with engraved plant & silver line inlay. Tsuba is oval iron probably cast from an older copy of Omori school work (undercut waves) very scratchy signature, possibly Masa Tsugu? Dark black patina Late 19th century. Tsuka has been rebound with black ito, fish skin intact but dirty. Small plant / flower menuki in soft metal. Fuchi / Kashira in Shakudo with small flower designs and gilt edging to both. Put together for export in late 19th century”. In his illustrations of the blade he describes the cutting edge of blade as 35.5cms. Total length 46cms. He also describes other blade characteristics and dimensions which can be seen in the images. The Ko Wakizashi comes with a modern 24” Ace USA zip up soft padded material Transit Carry / Storage bag. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23030 (on top of gun rack armoury)