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A PAIR OF CHINESE STIRRUPS

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 529)

Handwrought of steel with pierced tread. Late 19th century. Worn. Overall height 17.5cm. Condition IV

AN AFRICAN ARM DAGGER

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 529)

Dyed leather mounts with wrought steel blade. 20th century. Overall length 30 cm. Condition II

A KRIS SWORD

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 529)

The carved grip and scabbard of finely-grained hardwood with copper mendak, the blade double-edged and wrought of pamor steel. Scabbard with engraved brass pendok. 19th century. Some wear. Overall length 44.7cm. Condition III

A PAIR OF IMPERIAL RUSSIAN CAVALRY STIRRUPS

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 529)

Wrought of steel with rolled treads. Latter 19th century. Light wear. Overall height 16cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN FIGHTING KNIFE

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 529)

Horn grips with polished blade. In its matching sheath. 20th century. Overall length 24 cm. Condition II

AN EASTERN EUROPEAN PRIMING FLASK

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 529)

Bronze, cast with vegetal motifs. Retains its cap and leather strap. 20th century. Overall height 21cm. Condition III

A RARE PAIR OF CENTRAL ASIAN STIRRUPS

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 529)

Wrought entirely of steel with deeply-profiled tread plates and inlaid overall with silver. First half of the 19th century. Worn. Overall 23 cm. Condition III

A SUDANESE ARM DAGGER

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 529)

The characteristic grip carved of ebony, with straight, double-edged, fullered blade. In its tooled leather sheath with white crocodile tip and wrist strap intact. 19th-20th century. Worn. Overall length 33cm. Condition III

A SUMATRAN BADEK DAGGER

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 529)

Elegantly carved horn grip with flared bolster, single-edged blade with active pattern-weld. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 33cm. Condition III

A SOUTHEAST ASIAN PRIMING FLASK

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 529)

Of pressed cow horn with integral lugs, the cap with attached powder measure. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 22.9cm. Condition III

A NORTH AFRICAN NIMCHA DAGGER

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 529)

The wooden mounts carved overall with brass bands. With characteristic scrolled and hooked pommel and recurved guard. The curved blade with engraved motifs. Worn. 20th century. Overall length 63 cm. Condition III

A PAIR OF INDIAN STIRRUPS

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 529)

Of characteristic form, cast in brass. 19th-20th century. Worn. Overall height 11cm. Condition IV

AN INDONESIAN KRIS SWORD

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 529)

The exotic hardwood grip with scrolled pommel, with brass mendak, the straight, double-edged blade forged of pamor damascus steel. In its wooden scabbard with carved wrangka, the pendok wrought of brass with insignia and inscription. 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 48 cm. Condition III

A BURMESE DHA SWORD

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 529)

The grip of bamboo with iron ferrule, with heavy blade, the thick spine tapering continuously to the expanded and rounded tip. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 59.9 cm. Condition III

A SYRIAN DAGGER

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 529)

Mounted in engraved brass with steel blade. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 43.5cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN-ERA OTTOMAN TURKISH HELMET

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 529)

Well-wrought of steel, with domed skull, visor and neckguard, large bronze guard and rolled rim. Latter 19th century. Areas of rust. Overall height 25.3cm. Condition II

A GREEK DAGGER

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 529)

With horn grips and broad steel blade later inscribed in Greek, MEMENTO OF KOZANI 5-5-49. In its scabbard with brass mounts. First half of the 20th century. Well worn. Overall length 36 cm. Condition IV

A MOROCCAN POWDERHORN

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 529)

Covered in brass and engraved overall.19th century. Well worn. Overall length 33cm. Condition IV

A PAIR OF INDIAN STIRRUPS

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 529)

Of characteristic form, cast in brass. 19th-20th century. Worn. Overall height 11cm. Condition IV

A RARE PAIR OF SUDANESE SPURS

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 529)

Finely wrought entirely of steel with expanded terminals characteristic of Darfur work, and large, double rowels. Latter 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 16 cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN-ERA MEDIEVAL KETTLE HELMET

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 529)

A faithful representation of the Burgundian helmet which was popular throughout Europe in the 15th century. Well-wrought of steel, the domed skull with elegant raised finial and studded border, the brim with rolled rim. Latter 19th century. Later chinstraps intact. Areas of rust. Overall height 21cm. Condition III

A RARE SUDANESE DAGGER

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 529)

The grip of alternating sections of ebony and elephant stamped with birds eye motifs, the straight, double-edged leaf-shaped blade well-forged and grooved. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 26.5cm. Condition III

A BURMESE DHA DAGGER

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 529)

The elephant grip with embellished silver ferrule and broad steel blade. Well worn. 20th century. Overall length 22.5cm. Condition IV

A JAPANESE OFFICER’S PARADE SWORD

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 529)

With brass mounts, the horn grip with twisted wire wrap intact, the blade with original nickel plating. In its steel scabbard. First half of the 20th century. Blade and scabbard well worn. Overall length 95 cm. Condition III

A SUDANESE ARM DAGGER

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 529)

The characteristic grip carved of ebony, with straight, double-edged, fullered blade. In its tooled leather sheath with lizard tip and wrist strap intact. 19th-20th century. Worn. Overall length 31cm. Condition III

THREE POWDER FLASKS

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 529)

A Persian tooled hide flask, African horn flask and Afghan steel priming flask. 19th century. As found. Overall length of the longest 19.7 cm. Condition III

A RARE PAPUA NEW GUINEA STONE AXE

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 529)

A variant of the Mount Hagen type, the deep gray stone head finely hand-ground, bound to the naturally-tapering wooden branch haft with decorated fiber. With excellent patina. Beginning of the 20th century. Overall length 32 cm. Condition II

AN ALGERIAN DAGGER

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 529)

Of characteristic Bou Saadi form, from the market town of Bou Saada in Central Algeria. The carved wooden grip with wire wrap and straight, single edged blade. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. Latter 19th century. Worn. Overall length 29.6 cm. Condition III

A DECORATIVE BLUNDERBUSS

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 529)

The hardwood stock inlaid with wire, brass barrel with modeling. Non-firing. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 43cm. Condition IV

A CENTRAL ASIAN POWDER FLASK

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 529)

Of ovoid form, carved of wood and covered with hide, with tooled Timurid trefoil to the obverse. With spout, cutoff and suspension loops intact. 18th-19th century. Worn. Overall height 19cm. Condition III

AN AFRICAN SWORD

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 529)

Manding People, with leather-covered cruciform hilt and spherical pommel, the handwrought blade straight and double-edged. First half of the 20th century. Well worn. Overall length 71 cm. Condition III

A EUROPEAN FAUCHARD POLEARM

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 529)

The well-wrought head of characteristic form. Replaced haft. 16th-17th century. Head corroded. Overall length 244 cm. Condition IV

A RARE GERMAN MEDIEVAL DAGGER

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 529)

Wrought with an exceptionally broad, single-edged blade terminating in an acute tip. The arched guard retaining most original silver inlay. 15th century. Excavated. Overall length 28cm. Condition V

A DAYAK MANDAU HEADHUNTER SWORD

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 529)

The hardwood grip finely carved with aso motifs, with woven rattan gripwrap. The hardwood scabbard carved and bound with rattan; retains its bark sheath. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 59.4 cm. Condition III

A PHILIPPINES PINAHIG KNIFE

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 529)

Igorot People, with broad, handwrought blade and rattan-wrapped grip. Early 20th century. Well worn. Overall length 34cm. Condition IV

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 529)

Mounted in engraved brass, with flared pommel and curved blade, in its matching scabbard. 19th century. Well worn, lug damaged, tip lacking. Overall length 41.5 cm. Condition IV

A KURDISH KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 529)

Of characteristic form with horn grip, the wootz blade well forged. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. 19th-20th century. Overall length 38cm.

AN AFGHAN PESH QABZ DAGGER

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 529)

The ribbed grips with hooked pommel, iron bolsters and continuously tapering T-back blade. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with applied Islamic text page as a talisman. Mid 19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 55cm. Condition III

A PAIR OF INDIAN STIRRUPS

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 529)

Of characteristic form, cast in brass. 19th-20th century. Worn. Overall height 12cm. Condition IV

A GREEK POWDER FLASK

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 529)

Dating to the Greek War of 1897-98. Of pewter, with milled borders and flanged foot, the threaded cap intact. Inscribed in Greek on the obverse, DIAHEIROS GEORGIOU 1898 ORISTEFILI, and on the reverse, VIVA HERETEFILI . Dated 1898. Worn. Overall height 14 cm. Condition III

A KRIS SWORD

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 529)

The carved grip and scabbard of finely-grained hardwood, the blade double-edged and wrought of pamor steel. Scabbard with brass pendok. 19th century. Some wear. Overall length 44cm. Condition III

AN AFGHAN PULOWAR SWORD

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 529)

The forged iron hilt of characteristic form, elaborately chiseled overall, with down turned quillons terminating in elaborate monster heads. The broad blade with expanded tip and back edge. Mid-19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 90.6cm. Condition III

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 529)

Mounted in engraved brass, with flared pommel and curved blade, in its matching scabbard. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 40cm. Condition IV

AN OTTOMAN POWDER MEASURE

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 529)

Wrought of steel, engraved with spiral foliate bands. Retains its steel plunger. 18th century. Well worn. Overall length 17.5 cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK KUBUR PISTOL

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 529)

The hardwood stock with numerous engraved silver mounts. The barrel with expanded breach and well-engraved lock. Early 19th century. Heavily worn with losses. Overall length 52cm. Condition V

AN OTTOMAN YATAGHAN SWORD

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 529)

With horn grips and perpendicular ears, blade of characteristic form. 18th-19th century. Worn. Overall length 53.2cm. Condition III

A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL DAGGER

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 529)

With horn grips and engraved mounts, the straight, double-edged blade bifullered. In its matching scabbard. 19th century. Overall length 27.5 cm. Condition III

A SULAWESI BRASS HELMET

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 529)

A rare helmet in the form of a European morion, which was introduced by the Portuguese in 1525. The skull formed of two halves, embellished with elaborate panels which converge at the peak. The gracefully-curved brim of characteristic form with cusped termini and plumeholder affixed to the obverse. Deeply patinated overall. 18th century or later. Minor dents and losses. For another of the same group see, A. Van Zonneveld, Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago (21001: Leiden. Zwartenkot.) p.51. Height 23cm. Condition II

A RARE AFGHAN SABER

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 529)

Showing influence from the Cossack shashka, the wooden grips with large pommel and brass bolster, the heavy, single-edged blade fullered, with back edge, struck at the forte with Afghan Royal Armory and other marks. In its wooden scabbard with steel mounts. Late 19th-early 20th century. Scabbard as found. Overall length 99.5 cm. Condition IV

AN OTTOMAN MIQUELET TUFEK MUSKET

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 529)

The hardwood stock with characteristic faceted butt, the lock profiled and engraved, the octagonal barrel showing a damascus twist pattern. 18th century. Well worn with losses. Overall length 152.3cm. Condition IV

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 529)

An earlier example, the elaborately crested pommel, ferrule and scabbard wrought entirely of silver and engraved overall, with curved, single-edged blade. Mid- 19th century. Tip restored in period. Overall length 38.2 cm. Condition IV

AN OTTOMAN SUMA RAMROD

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 529)

Of characteristic form, wrought of iron with profiling and faceting and toggle pierced for a lanyard. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 43.8 cm. Condition II

A PAIR OF INDIAN STIRRUPS

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 529)

Of characteristic form, cast in brass. 19th-20th century. Worn. Overall height 12cm. Condition IV

AN OTTOMAN YATAGHAN SWORD

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 529)

With antler grips and embossed brass mounts. The blade WELL-chiseled with geometrical panels and inscribed with Qur’anic passages. Well worn. Overall length 54cm. Condition IV

AN INDONESIAN KRIS SWORD

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 529)

The exotic hardwood grip carved overall, with scrolled pommel, the double-edged blade forged of pamor damascus steel. In its wooden scabbard with carved wrangka. 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 50.1cm. Condition II

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 529)

An older example, mounted in engraved silver, with flared pommel and curved blade, in its matching scabbard. 19th century. Well worn, with losses. Overall length 42 cm. Condition IV

A SUMATRAN BADEK DAGGER

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 529)

Mounted entirely in silver. With graceful grip, the handforged, single-edged blade fullered and recurved. Scabbard with flared locket. Mid-19th century. Overall length 29.5 cm. Condition II

A VICTORIAN-ERA ARCHERS SALLET HELMET

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 529)

An excellent representation of the type, of brass with long neckguard and rolled edges throughout. Late 19th century. Age-darkened overall. Overall height 18cm. Condition IV

AN AFGHAN CHOORA DAGGER

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 529)

The grips decorated with nailhead designs, with engraved brass bolsters. The well-forged blade with raised, chamfered edge. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 35.7cm. Condition III

A SOVIET GASMASK

Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 529)

Rubber, metal and plastic, retaining some replacement part. In its steel cannister with canvas cover intact. Mid 20th century or later. As found. Canister length 26cm. Condition V

AN ARAB KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 529)

With horn grip and broad, curved blade with central ridge. In its leather-covered scabbard. 20th century. Worn, grip shipped. Overall length 34cm. Condition IV

AN OTTOMAN YATAGHAN SWORD

Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 529)

With horn grips and brass mounts. Broad blade with struck maker’s mark. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. As found. Overall length 80.5 cm. Condition V

AN IRAQI MARSH ARAB DAGGER

Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 529)

The carved horn grip of characteristic form, with curved steel blade. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 33cm. Condition III

A GREEK DAGGER

Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 529)

Od characteristic form, with wooden grips and single-edged blade dated 1906. In it’s leather-covered wooden scabbard. Dated 1906. Worn. Overall length 27cm. Condition III

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 529)

Mounted in engraved brass, with flared pommel and curved blade, in its matching scabbard. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 43cm. Condition IV

AN INDIAN TORADAR MUSKET

Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 529)

The rosewood stock set with elephant panels at the butt and breechblock, each with birdseye motifs tinted with colored inks. The sideplates profiled and fitted with a match extinguisher and retaining its chain for a vent pick (lacking.) The long barrel engraved, with finely chiseled muzzle of lotus form, retained by rare original rattan bands. Early 18th century. Worn, minor losses. Overall length 186.3cm. Condition III

TWO PERSIAN BAZUBAND ARMGUARDS

Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 529)

Wrought of steel with chiseled motifs overall, one retaining its wrist plates. 19th century. Overall length of the longest 32.5 cm. Condition III

A MEDIEVAL DAGGER

Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 529)

German work, a massive example with large, profiled and engraved steel pommel with beaked terminal, with steel bolster and rare intact guard. The blade straight, and continuously tapering to the acutely-pointed tip. Early 15th century. Excavated, grips lacking 47.2cm. Condition V

A PAIR OF INDIAN BAJUBAND ARMGUARDS

Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 529)

Wrought entirely of steel with raised oval panels at the wrist, and applied, profiled borders. The hinged wristplates with pin closures intact. 17th century. Well worn. Overall length 31.3cm. Condition III

AN AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE

Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 529)

An above average example wrought of finely-patterned wootz damascus steel, with horn grips and profiled iron bolsters. In its shagreen-covered wooden scabbard with chiseled iron tip. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 86 cm. Condition III

A TIBETAN WARRIORS BELT

Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 529)

The heavy hide waistband set with four curved and profiled steel plates, each inlaid with silver in characteristic geometrical patterns. Early 18th century. Worn, with losses. Overall length 60 cm. Condition III

AN ALBANIAN TANCHIKA MUSKET

Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 529)

A rare form, mounted entirely in intricately engraved brass and steel. The massive miquelet lock with profiling. Octagonal barrel with applied, profiled sight and swamped muzzle struck LAZARINO COMINAZZO, and retained by engraved brass bands. Mid-18th century. Overall length 168cm. Condition III

A DAYAK MANDAU HEADHUNTER SWORD

Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 529)

The hardwood grip carved with aso motifs, with woven rattan gripwrap. The hardwood scabbard carved and bound with rattan; retains its bark sheath. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 58.7 cm. Condition III

AN AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE

Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 529)

With elephant grips and faceted bolster, the broad steel blade wrought with a T-back. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. First half of the 19th century. Leather heavily worn. Overall length 76.5cm. Condition III

AN ALGERIAN MUKAKHLA MUSKET

Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 529)

A classic example, the massive miquelet lock of characteristic form, with engraved brass borders and doglock safety, with profiled brass jaw-screw finial, and buttplate and barrel bands. The octagonal barrel flared at the muzzle. Retains its ramrod. Mid-19th century. Overall length 143.3 cm. Condition II

A SOUTH INDIAN KHANJARLI DAGGER

Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 529)

Of classic form, the grips of well-aged elephant with characteristic broadly flared hardwood pommel. The oval guard with integral knucklebow, the blade of recurved, double-edged form, wrought with deep fullers and a prominent central ridge. Mid-17th century. Areas of pitting. Overall length 35.8 cm. Condition III

A RARE MASSIM WARCLUB

Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 529)

A well-carved club, from a single section of hard, dark wood, with expanded guard and ogival pommel. The blade flattened and expanded toward the tip, carved in characteristic scrolling motifs with remains of lime inlay. Good patina. Late 19th- early 20th century. Remains of collection tag affixed. Overall length 58.3 cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN MIQUELET KUBUR PISTOL

Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 529)

A massive example, the hardwood stock with acutely-curved butt, set overall with brass rosettes. The miquelet lock inlaid with silver, the heavy, octagonal barrel finely pattern-welded. With silver barrelband. 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 49 cm. Condition II

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 529)

Mounted in engraved brass, with flared pommel and curved blade, in its matching scabbard. Embellished overall. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 45.5 cm. Condition IV

AN AFGHAN LOHAR BATTLE PICK

Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 529)

An earlier example with fixed blade, the robust head and haft forged of steel with elaborate brass inlay to the obverse. The polished, profiled horn grip with engraved brass mounts. Mid- 19th century. Light wear overall. Such picks were used against British mounted units to great effect during the Afghan Wars. Overall length 32 cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK KUBUR PISTOL

Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 529)

The hardwood stock inlaid with silver wire, brass mounts. Steel barrel and lock. Mid-19th century. Some wear, ramrod lacking. Overall length 47cm. Condition III

AN ITALIAN FASCIST SWORD

Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 529)

In the style of a Roman gladius, the brass hilt with pommel modeled as an eagle head and grip as a fasces, or bound sheaves, symbols evoking Rome as the ideological predecessor to Fascism. With straight, double-edged blade. In its velvet covered wooden scabbard with brass mounts. Acquired by Sgt. Leslie James Moore (1918-1995,) British Eighth Army, during WWII, likely during the Italian Campaign. In addition to his duties as a soldier, Sgt. Moore is believed to have cooked for Field Marshall Bernard Montgomery; included in this lot is a photo of him with Field Marshall Montgomery. Second quarter of the 20th century Worn, guard dented, blade rusted. Overall length 70.5cm. Condition IV

AN OTTOMAN HANCER DAGGER

Lot #83 (Sale Order 83 of 529)

Syrian work, the ebony grip of characteristic form, the curved, double-edged blade incised with decorations at the forte. The silver scabbard engraved overall with geometrical motifs. 19th century. Overall length 33.2 cm. Condition II

A RARE SUMATRAN SWORD

Lot #84 (Sale Order 84 of 529)

Aceh work, under strong Ottoman influence, the grip a single piece of moss agate with expanded pommel and profiled and engraved silver ferrule. The short, straight, single-edged blade with expanded tip and false edge, wrought of pattern-welded damascus steel. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with large, silver mounts engraved overall with scrolling vines and crescent moons. Early 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 43.5 cm. Condition II

A PHILIPPINES FALFEG SPEAR

Lot #85 (Sale Order 85 of 529)

Igorot People, the heavy, barbed fighting head handforged, with metal ferrule and tapered hardwood haft. Late 19th century. Worn. Overall length 156.2 cm Condition II

A JAVANESE PEDANG SWORD

Lot #86 (Sale Order 86 of 529)

The horn grip finely carved with superbly detailed monster head, the handwrought single-edged blade with expanded tip. In its wooden scabbard with rattan bindings. 19th century. Grip chipped at base. Overall length 67.3 cm. Condition IV

AN ALGERIAN MUKAKHLA MUSKET

Lot #87 (Sale Order 87 of 529)

Of characteristic form, the flintlock mechanism inlaid with brass en suite with the long, smoothbore barrel. Ramrod lacking. Mid-19th century. Overall length 156.2 cm. Condition III

A MEDIEVAL DAGGER

Lot #88 (Sale Order 88 of 529)

German, the broad, single-edged and continuously tapering to the tip, struck with a maker’s mark of triple crescents. The massive guard with projecting quillons. C. 1500.28.8cm Condition V

A RARE SOUTH INDIAN PATISSA SWORD

Lot #89 (Sale Order 89 of 529)

A seldom encountered and early example, robust, with well-forged characteristic Old Indian baskethilt, the long, double-edged blade with expanded tip showing traces of pattern-welded forging. 16th-17th century. Brown patina overall. Overall length 92.2 cm. Condition III

A DAYAK MANDAU HEADHUNTER SWORD

Lot #90 (Sale Order 90 of 529)

The grip of staghorn, boldly carved with aso motifs with finely woven wire gripwrap. The hardwood scabbard carved and bound with rattan; retains its bark sheath for by-knife. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. Late 19th - early 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 56.2 cm. Condition III

A SOUTH INDIAN PATA SWORD

Lot #91 (Sale Order 91 of 529)

A classic example of the type, forged entirely of steel. The gauntlet with molded wrist rim and profiled terminal, retaining numerous original steel dangles. The robust blade straight, double-edged and long, wrought with narrow fullers. 17th century. Small spot of wear-through to gauntlet. Overall length 130 cm. Condition III

A MEDIEVAL DAGGER

Lot #92 (Sale Order 92 of 529)

A rare example, of Baselard type, the flared pommel and grip integral to the straight, double-edged blade. 15th century. Excavated. Condition V

AN OTTOMAN TROUSSE

Lot #93 (Sale Order 93 of 529)

An uncommon example, likely Serbian, containing a dagger and two-tined fork, with finely modelled silver hilts, the dagger pommel retaining its garnet finial. In their silver scabbard embellished en suite, with chain intact. Mid-19th century. Light wear. Overall length 27 cm, dagger blade 31.3 cm. Condition II

AN ALGERIAN MUKAKHLA MUSKET

Lot #94 (Sale Order 94 of 529)

A classic example, the massive miquelet lock of characteristic form, with engraved brass borders and doglock safety, with profiled brass jaw-screw finial. The octagonal barrel flared at the muzzle and held to the stock with four profiled bands. Retains its ramrod. Mid-19th century. Overall length 181.1 cm. Condition II

AN INDONESIAN BADEK DAGGER

Lot #95 (Sale Order 95 of 529)

The flared grip carved of a large tooth, with steel ferrule and recurved, fullered blade. In its hardwood sheath with silver locket. 18th -19th century. Well worn, with losses. Overall length 24cm. Condition IV

A MORO KRIS SWORD

Lot #96 (Sale Order 96 of 529)

The wooden hilt with cord-wrapped grip, the flared “horse’s hoof” pommel elaborately carved. The waved, double-edged blade with engraved panels at the forte and baca-baca intact. In its wooden scabbard with carved throat and tip en suite with the hilt and rattan wrap. 20th century. Overall length 75.1 cm. Scabbard cracked. Condition III

AN AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE

Lot #97 (Sale Order 97 of 529)

With elephant grips and faceted brass bolster, the broad steel blade lightly recurved. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. First half of the 19th century. Leather heavily worn. Overall length 74.5cm. Condition II

A RARE JAVANESE WEDUNG KNIFE

Lot #98 (Sale Order 98 of 529)

With exotic hardwood grip and long, faceted iron ferrule, the exceptionally broad, pattern-welded blade of characteristic form, profiled and inlaid with dragons in gold at the forte, with hardened chisel edge. 19th century. In its finely-grained wooden scabbard with horn suspension band. Gold inlay worn. Overall length 43.5 cm. Examples of this type were worn by the nobility at the Sultan’s court. Condition III

A MORO BARONG SWORD

Lot #99 (Sale Order 99 of 529)

Of characteristic form, the grip carved of exotic hardwood with silver ferrule and broad, crested pommel. The handforged single-edged blade retains its sharp edge. In its wooden scabbard with decorated opening and tip, retains its silk suspension cord. Late 19th century. Grip with minor chip, losses to scabbard. Deaccessioned from the John Woodman Higgins Armory Museum, originally acquired October, 1968. Overall length 59cm. Condition III

A FINE OTTOMAN KUBUR PISTOL

Lot #100 (Sale Order 100 of 529)

A superior example, the stock elaborately carved and inlaid with silver in vine motifs, with silver buttcap, sideplate and barrel sleeve deeply embossed and chased, the lock, triggerguard and barrel finely chiseled en suite. Mid 18th century. Minor wear, some play to mounts. Overall length 52cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN KARD DAGGER

Lot #101 (Sale Order 101 of 529)

With antler grips, the blade wrought of Persian wootz damascus steel. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with iron chape. Well worn, repairs to grips. Overall length 43.4 cm. Condition IV

A MUGHAL SWORD BELT BUCKLE

Lot #102 (Sale Order 102 of 529)

Rarely encountered; brass, finely profiled, engraved and enameled. 18th -19th century. Light wear. Overall length 12cm. Condition II

A RELIC GERMAN HUNTING SWORD

Lot #103 (Sale Order 103 of 529)

With characteristic hilt and short, curved, fullered blade. Early 17th century. As found. Overall length 69.2 cm. Condition V

AN ARAB KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #104 (Sale Order 104 of 529)

Meccan style, of better than average quality with hilt and scabbard covered in finely filigreed and engraved silver, the broad, double-edged blade with central rib. Mid-20th century. Overall length 30.5 cm. Condition II

A NAPOLEONIC CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER

Lot #105 (Sale Order 105 of 529)

Likely Prussian, with three-bar guard and ribbed leather grip with twisted copper wire wrap. The exceptionally long, lightly-curved blade with broad central fuller etched with stands of arms and flowers, gilded and blued. In its brass scabbard with twin suspension bands and iron frog. Early 19th century. Toning to blade, minor scuffing to scabbard, chape pitted. Overall length 94 cm. Condition II

AN AFGHAN LOHAR FOLDING AXE

Lot #106 (Sale Order 106 of 529)

The forged steel head decorated and profiled, the brass haft with filework, terminating in a handle with bone grips. Late 19th century. Light wear overall. The folding lohar was easily concealed yet quickly flicked open at need. It saw sustained use against British mounted units during the Afghan Wars. Overall length 36 cm. Condition II

A PHILIPPINES KNIFE

Lot #107 (Sale Order 107 of 529)

T’Boli People, the highly embellished hilt cast in brass, with characteristic steel blade. In its carved wooden sheath. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 40.3 cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN BLUNDERBUSS

Lot #108 (Sale Order 108 of 529)

With carved hardwood stock and brass buttplate and triggerguard. The fine flintlock mechanism engraved. Massive barrel with flared muzzle elaborately inlaid with fine gold Islamic inscriptions. Late 18th century. Worn. Overall length 51 cm. Condition III

A RUSSIAN KORTIK DAGGER

Lot #109 (Sale Order 109 of 529)

Of characteristic form, with recurved brass guard and bone grip, and straight, double-edged blade. In its black-leather and brass-mounted scabbard. The unembellished and unmarked pommel typical of the short period between March and July 1917 when the Provisional Government ruled Russia. 1917. Worn overall. Overall length 39.6 cm. Condition III

A SUMATRAN BADEK DAGGER

Lot #110 (Sale Order 110 of 529)

Elegantly carved horn grip with flared bolster, single-edged blade with active pattern-weld. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 35.6 cm. Condition III

A GERMAN SHEATHKNIFE

Lot #111 (Sale Order 111 of 529)

Grip of layered leather, aluminum pommel. Single-edged blade struck RENWAFFEN SOLINGEN at the right forte. In its leather sheath. Mid-20th century. Light wear. 23cm Condition II

A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL DAGGER

Lot #112 (Sale Order 112 of 529)

Circassian work, wrought entirely of engraved, nielloed and gilded silver. The well-forged, double-edged blade with single oddest fuller to either side, signed WORK OF ‘ALI. In its en suite silver scabbard signed on the reverse, WORK OF ABD QAFR SHUMAF KHAN GUYI above a pair of tamga marks. Mid- 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 55cm. Condition III

AN AFGHAN PULOWAR SWORD

Lot #113 (Sale Order 113 of 529)

The steel hilt of characteristic form, engraved overall with geometrical motifs. The robust blade wrought of fine, actively-patterned, silver-gray wootz, with substantial back edge. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with engraved brass mounts. Early 19th century. Some wear. Overall length 95.2 cm. Condition II

AN ENGLISH SMALLSWORD

Lot #114 (Sale Order 114 of 529)

The hilt with bilobate shell guard, retaining fine original heavy gilding with engraved panels throughout. With hollow ground blade of triangular section, etched with floral sprays and arabesques and retaining much original polish. Latter 18th century. Overall length 95.5 cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN POWDER FLASK

Lot #115 (Sale Order 115 of 529)

A rare example, of wood carved in the form of a heart with turned horn spout. Embellished with carved inscriptions and elaborate applied brass vinework. With remains of woven suspension cord. 18th century. Well-worn with losses. Overall height 25cm. Condition IV

A NAPOLEONIC LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER

Lot #116 (Sale Order 116 of 529)

French or Austrian, with hussar-type brass hilt, the ribbed leather grip with twisted copper wire wrap. The long, lightly-curved blade with broad central fuller, etched and heavily gilded and blued with stands of arms and flowers, and I. S. & CO. at the right forte. In its brass scabbard with twin suspension bands and iron chape. Early 19th century. Minor losses to grip leather, grip slightly loose, minor dents to scabbard. Overall length 101 cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN DHAL SHIELD

Lot #117 (Sale Order 117 of 529)

Rajput work, a large example, circular, formed of thick hide in slightly domed form and lacquered a deep scarlet overall, with flowering vines and gold-lined cream borders with green and red vinework set with four brass bosses. With remains of cushion to reverse. 19th century. Well worn, losses to lacquer. Diameter 61 cm. Condition II

A SET OF THAI PAIRED DAGGERS

Lot #118 (Sale Order 118 of 529)

The characteristic blades with upturned tips, the grips of antler with embossed and engraved silver ferrules. In their wooden sheath covered entirely in silver, en suite. 19th-20th century. Light wear.18.5cm Condition III

AN OTTOMAN HEADSTALL HORSE TRAPPING

Lot #119 (Sale Order 119 of 529)

Of fine, heavy leather, brass-studded throughout, with pierced appliques and set with carnelians and bells. 19th-20th century. Light wear, one strap lacking. Condition II

AN ARAB SHAFFRA DAGGER

Lot #120 (Sale Order 120 of 529)

The characteristic horn grip incised with geometrical motifs, the curved, single-edged blade with engraved vine motif. 19th century. Worn. 42,5cm Condition III

A SCOTTISH TARGE SHIELD

Lot #121 (Sale Order 121 of 529)

Of characteristic circular form, the wooden core bound in leather, the obverse elaborately embellished with brass mounts and complex geometrical brass studded motifs and leather appliques. the reverse with handwritten inscription, REPRODUCTION OF HIGHLAND TARGE OR TARGET IN THE CASTLE MUSUEM AT INVERNESS. BELIEVED TO RELATE TO THE CLAN MCKENZIE OF SEAFORTH. Beginning of the 20th century. Diameter 48cm. Condition II

A RARE SCOTTISH CLAN PLAQUE

Lot #122 (Sale Order 122 of 529)

A very rare detached shield plate attributable by its coat of arms and motto, superbly embossed and chased from a single large plate of brass, the broad border with intertwining thistles, the center with the arms of Seawright, comprising a shield depicting an eagle surmounted by a helmet supporting a crest composed of a hand gripping a winged lance surrounded by lightning bolts, the border with the Seawright motto on a scroll, DEUM TIMETE (Fear God.) Diameter 35cm. Light wear, minor dents. The Seawrights (originally Sievewright, and changed by immigrants to the American Colonies to Searight) are noted in historical documents as early as 1688. See https://archive.org/stream/recordofsearight00sear/recordofsearight00sear_djvu.txt for a detailed history of the family.Mid-19th century. Condition II

A RARE PERSIAN KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #123 (Sale Order 123 of 529)

A massive example, the hilt carved of very rare Reza'ye stone found only in the town of Mashad in Northern Iran, where the 8th Imam Reza was martyred at the beginning of the 9th century c.e. The broad, recurved blade is forged of Persian kara khorassan wootz; the forte and bolsters are embellished with fine gold-inlaid vinework. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard. Late 18th century. Reza’ye stone is considered a potent talisman. Imam Reza’s touch is believed to have purified the brackish water from the riverbed where this stone is found; drinking it is considered a blessing. It is also capable of curdling milk. It is very rarely found as a dagger hilt. Minor chip to pommel, wear to pattern. Scabbard lightly worn. Overall length in scabbard 36.2 cm. Condition II

A PAIR OF ARMOR GAUNTLETS

Lot #124 (Sale Order 124 of 529)

German work, The rounded cuffs with deeply embossed panels originally polished bright, the borders rolled and roped. The lames articulated, profiled and likewise embossed. End of the 16th century. Worn. Overall height 24cm. Condition III

A MORO KAMPILAN SWORD

Lot #125 (Sale Order 125 of 529)

The very well carved hilt of dark hardwood with finely-woven rattan bands and American brass shell caps set into the pommel, the handwrought blade with visible layering and profiled tip. Late 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 95.5 cm. Condition I

A PERSIAN BATTLEAXE

Lot #126 (Sale Order 126 of 529)

A rare Qajar era example, with broad, curved blade etched with scrolling borders and cartouches. The base of the topspike wrought as a pierced, polylobate medallion with straight, pointed terminal, the peen a well-detailed, fully-modeled bullshead with skewed antlers. Showing traces of inlaid silver. First half of the 19th century. Overall length 90cm. Condition III

AN UNUSUAL BURMESE DHA

Lot #127 (Sale Order 127 of 529)

The blade short, thick and extremely broad, with radiused tip and chamfered false edge. The grip of antler with silver ferrule. In its hardwood scabbard with silver mounts. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 36cm. Condition III

A SUMATRAN PEDANG SWORD

Lot #128 (Sale Order 128 of 529)

The pommel of finely carved horn with engraved silver grip, the blade pattern-welded. In its silver-mounted scabbard. 19th century. Overall length 63cm. Well worn overall. Condition IV

A PAIR OF MUGHAL BAJUBAND ARMOR ARMGUARDS

Lot #129 (Sale Order 129 of 529)

Wrought entirely of steel with raised oval panels at the wrist, and applied, profiled borders. The hinged wrist plates with pin closures intact. 17th century. Well worn. Overall length 33.5cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN EXECUTIONER’S TEGHA SWORD

Lot #130 (Sale Order 130 of 529)

Of characteristic form, with robust Indian baskethilt, the exceptionally broad blade T-backed and heavily curved. Early 18th century. Minor crack to tip. Overall length 87.4 cm. Condition IV

A RARE SIKH THROWING CHAKRAM QUOIT

Lot #131 (Sale Order 131 of 529)

Circular, well-wrought of active pattern-welded damascus steel, triangular in section. Retains considerable original edge. 19th century. Light wear. Diameter 23.5cm. Condition II

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #132 (Sale Order 132 of 529)

A fine example, the crested pommel, ferrule and scabbard wrought of silver and engraved overall, with curved, single-edged blade and wooden grip. Latter 19th century. Overall length 40cm. Condition III

A JAPANESE TESSEN TANTO DAGGER

Lot #133 (Sale Order 133 of 529)

Edo era, the blade with distinct broad temperline, turning back into the spine, with copper cat scratch design habaki. In its wooden saya carved and lacquered to appear as a closed fan, with delicately incised lines delineating each rib. Beginning of the 19th century. Overall length 30.9 cm. Minor wear, lacquer chipped. Condition III100

A PHILIPPINES BOLO SHORTSWORD

Lot #134 (Sale Order 134 of 529)

Visayan People, with elaborately-carved wooden grip, the pommel formed as a monsters head, with steel ferrule. The heavy, handforged blade profiled at the forte and chisel-edged. Late 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 56 cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN DHAL SHIELD

Lot #135 (Sale Order 135 of 529)

An elaborate example formed of lustrous elephant hide, deeply domed. With applied pierced and scrolled central brass boss, and four pierced brass bosses. 18th-19th century. Worn. Diameter 40cm. Condition III

A CATALONIAN DAGGER

Lot #136 (Sale Order 136 of 529)

The horn grip carved and studded, and mounted in engraved brass with large bolster. Broad, single-edged engraved blade with substantial backedge and two short fullers to either side with an inlaid and engraved brass panel engraved EN RIPOL. Brass sheath engraved en suite, with bead finial. 18th century. Overall length 31cm. Condition II

AN AFGHAN KALKAN SHIELD

Lot #137 (Sale Order 137 of 529)

Lightly-domed and composed of thick cording woven onto a metallic weft in yellow with prominent geometrical designs in blue, with iron rim and four steel bosses with silver inlay, the reverse with remains of original grips and cushion. First half of the 19th century. A rare relict of medieval forms. Light wear. Diameter 34cm. Condition II

A BALISON BUTTERFLY KNIFE

Lot #138 (Sale Order 138 of 529)

Batangas work, with bone grips and brass mounts. The handwrought blade with central ridge. First half of the 20th century. Worn. Overall length 22.7cm open. Condition III

A MORO DATUS KRIS SWORD

Lot #139 (Sale Order 139 of 529)

Likely Maguindanao work, with carved hardwood kakatua-form pommel and rattan-wrapped grip. A single baca-baca retains the substantial blade forged with a separate ganja and showing evidence of damascus forging. Early 20th century. Overall length 81.8 cm, blade 70.8 cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #140 (Sale Order 140 of 529)

With iron mounts and elephant grips, the curved, singled-edged blade wrought of actively-grained wootz damascus steel and inlaid at the right forte with a cartouche bearing a Quran’ic inscription. 18th century. Worn. Overall length 84.8cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN-ERA KNIGHTLY SWORD

Lot #141 (Sale Order 141 of 529)

A massive example, with profiled steel pommel, guard with beaded quillon terminals and ring guard, and twisted wire-wrapped wooden grip. The long, double-edged blade of flattened diamond section, struck at the forte with an armorer’s mark. First half of the 19th century. Patinated overall, wire wrap slightly loose. Overall length 112.5cm. Condition III

A CONTINENTAL GENERAL OFFICER’S MAMELUKE-STYLE SWO

Lot #142 (Sale Order 142 of 529)

Perhaps Danish, the horn grips with characteristic rolled pommel and massive knuckle chain. Mounted in silvered brass, including the buttons, knot ring, guard, locket, chape and suspension bands on the sharkskin-covered scabbard. The long, graceful, handforged, blade etched with vinework motifs. First quarter of the 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 97.7cm. Condition III

A RARE FIJIAN GATA WARCLUB

Lot #143 (Sale Order 143 of 529)

An earlier than average example, carved of a large, actively-grained hardwood limb. The characteristic expanded head with central ridge to either side, deeply notched, with a short crest at the tip. Good patina. 19th century or earlier. Worn, head chipped. Overall length 70.6 cm. Condition III

AN ANGLO-INDIAN HUNTING DAGGER

Lot #144 (Sale Order 144 of 529)

Of bowie form with carved agate grip, the mounts inlaid overall in gold flowering vine motifs, the massive blade wrought of fine, actively-patterned wootz damascus steel with central ridge and acute tip. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard. First half of the 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 40.5cm. Condition II

A JAVANESE SPEAR

Lot #145 (Sale Order 145 of 529)

The handwrought, pattern-welded damascus steel head of characteristic form with flared and pierced lower terminals and moldings to base. Retained to the polished hardwood haft with a long, finely embossed and engraved silver ferrule. Retains its wooden sheath. 18th-19th century. Overall length 147cm. Condition II

A TIBETAN DAGGER

Lot #146 (Sale Order 146 of 529)

The grip and scabbard finely embossed and engraved in characteristic motifs, the straight, single-edged blade with narrow groove. First half of the 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 22cm. Condition II

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #147 (Sale Order 147 of 529)

An older example, the massive steel head with hammer peen, struck with marks. On its characteristically long hardwood haft with brass nailhead decoration. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 86cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN STONEHILTED KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #148 (Sale Order 148 of 529)

The agate hilt of mottled olive, cream and burnt umber, with colored stones set in gold. The long, curved, double-edged blade with high central ridge wrought of actively-patterned wootz with pronounced armor-piercing tip. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with heavily gilded, pierced and profiled silver mounts. Early 19th century. Light wear to blade. Overall length 35.7 cm. Condition I

A SUMATRAN PEDANG LURUS SWORD

Lot #149 (Sale Order 149 of 529)

The faceted grip with expanded guard, wrought of silver, the characteristic backedged blade wrought of pattern-welded damascus steel and retaining its edge. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with silver mounts en suite with the hilt. 19th century. Some wear. Overall length 56.2 cm. Condition III

A RARE HUNGARIAN HUSSAR SABER

Lot #150 (Sale Order 150 of 529)

Of classic close-hilt form, the steel mounts comprising an oval pommel cap and symmetrical guard with integral knucklebow, the long, faceted quillons with tapered terminals and corded wooden grip covered in black leather. The exceptionally long, robust, well-forged, single-edged blade with pronounced back-edge, struck at either forte with a maker’s mark, probably that of Solingen smith Johannes Beugel (active 1648-1688.) In its leather-covered wooden scabbard embellished with an undulating iron snake captured by the profiled brass mounts. Mid-17th century. Worn overall. Overall length 101.8 cm. Condition III

A RARE SUDANESE MACE

Lot #151 (Sale Order 151 of 529)

Wrought entirely of steel, with broad, profiled flanges, shaft and terminal spike, inlaid in silver. Latter 19th century. Of a type used at Omdurman. Well worn. Overall length 72.5cm. Condition II

A PHILIPPINES FISHING SPEAR

Lot #152 (Sale Order 152 of 529)

Igorot People, the well-forged steel head with double barbs and chamfered edges, with expanded socket, retained with finely-woven bands of rattan and an iron ferrule. The hardwood haft well-balanced. Latter 19th century. Overall length 84cm. Condition II

A FINE OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK KUBUR PISTOL

Lot #153 (Sale Order 153 of 529)

A superior example, the stock elaborately carved and inlaid with silver in vine motifs over its entire surface, with silver buttcap, sideplate and barrel sleeve deeply embossed and chased, the lock, triggerguard and barrel finely chiseled en suite, even the trigger is embellished with a faceted coral. Mid-18th century. Overall length 42.5cm. Condition I

AN INDIAN STONEHILTED KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #154 (Sale Order 154 of 529)

The grips of banded agate, the pommel and bolsters of green hardstone. The well-forged, recurved blade with T-back and central ridge developing into an armor-piercing tip. In its wooden scabbard with highly embellished iron cover pierced with birds among flowering branches and inlaid with gold. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 37cm. Condition III

A KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS FRATERNAL SWORD

Lot #155 (Sale Order 155 of 529)

The pommel and guard decorated with knightly motifs, the steel blade etched at the forte, E.A. ARMSTRONG DETROIT MICH. In its steel scabbard. Beginning of the 20th century. Well worn. Overall length 91cm. Condition IV

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #156 (Sale Order 156 of 529)

A quality example with well-wrought steel head. On its characteristically long hardwood haft. 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 83.4 cm. Condition III

A BALINESE WEDUNG KNIFE

Lot #157 (Sale Order 157 of 529)

With rhino grip and long brass ferrule with beaded edge, the exceptionally broad blade of characteristic form, profiled and inlaid with brass at the spine, with a short fuller and substantial clipped tip, with hardened chisel edge. 19th century. Light wear, one inlay lacking. Overall length 39cm. Condition III

A RARE TUAREG CHILD’S SADDLE

Lot #158 (Sale Order 158 of 529)

Very seldom encountered. Of characteristic form, the high pommel and cantle terminating in a pair of cusps, covered in hide. With its intricately-decorated saddle bags. Wooden frame. 19th century. Wear and losses. Overall length 54cm. Condition II

A TIBETAN DAGGER

Lot #159 (Sale Order 159 of 529)

The grip of bone, with straight, single-edged, fullered blade. Sheath of wood with finely embossed, engraved and pierced mounts separated by a strip of leather. Early 20th century. Overall length 49.9cm. Condition III

A PAIR OF ITALIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOLS

Lot #160 (Sale Order 160 of 529)

The walnut stocks elaborately profiled with intersecting lineal motifs and set with brass studs, together with scrolled brass furniture. The quality locks engraved ensuite with the round barrels with molded breeches and swamped muzzles. Third quarter of the 18th century. Worn. Overall length 39.5cm. Condition III

A RARE BUTANESE SWORD

Lot #161 (Sale Order 161 of 529)

A rare example, the carved hardwood hilt of characteristic form with bands of silver wire wrap to grip and guard, the single-edged blade straight, broad, and thick, with radiused tip. The initials of the owner and date of acquisition, 1901, scratched into the ferrule and forte. Retains its carved wooden scabbard. Mid 18th-early 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 65.5 cm. Condition II

A RARE BLACK SEA YATAGHAN

Lot #162 (Sale Order 162 of 529)

A scarce form found in Eastern Anatolia and the Transcaucasus, especially Armenia. The horn grips with characteristic spiked terminals, wrapped with gilt braid. The blade deeply recurved and bellied, with multiple fullers, with punch work along the spine. In its wooden scabbard covered in elaborately-embroidered velvet. Mid-19th century. Light wear. Overall length 76.5cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK KUBUR PISTOL

Lot #163 (Sale Order 163 of 529)

A large example, the hardwood stock well-carved in vine motifs and finely mounted in elaborate silver mounts. Fine lock and barrel well-engraved. First half of the 19th century. Worn. Overall length 51cm. Condition III

A CHINESE TROUSSE

Lot #164 (Sale Order 164 of 529)

With dagger and chopsticks, in its embellished metal sheath. 20th century. Overall length 28cm. Condition II

A SOUTH INDIAN KATAR DAGGER

Lot #165 (Sale Order 165 of 529)

Of characteristic form, the grips chiseled, the scrolled reinforce with remains of silver inlay. Straight, double-edged blade. 17th century. Well worn. Condition III

AN AFGHAN PULOWAR SWORD

Lot #166 (Sale Order 166 of 529)

The steel hilt of characteristic form, faceted and pierced. The robust blade wrought of undulating wootz, with back edge. Early 19th century. Some wear. Overall length 84.8 cm. Condition II

A MORION HELMET OF THE MUNICH TOWN GUARD

Lot #167 (Sale Order 167 of 529)

Of characteristic “black and white” type, wrought in two halves with embossed fleur de lis to either side, polished bright as is the high comb, the remainder with original black finish. The broad, upturned brim with rolled, roped edge. Mid-17th century. Light wear. Overall height 30 cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN YATAGHAN SWORD

Lot #168 (Sale Order 168 of 529)

The hilt of nielloed silver, the blade engraved and struck with a maker’s mark. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with finely embossed and engraved silver mounts. 19th century. Overall length 75.8cm. CONDITION III

AN OTTOMAN PRIMING FLASK AND RAMROD

Lot #169 (Sale Order 169 of 529)

Of typical form, carried for use with a pistol. Forged entirely of steel with spring cutoff and integral suspension rings, retained by its woven baldric with ramrod intact. Second half of the 18th century. Some wear. Ramrod 18 cm. Condition II

AN ARAB KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #170 (Sale Order 170 of 529)

Of Omani type, the studded horn grip with flared pommel and well-engraved silver mounts. The curved, double-edged blade with central rib, scabbard with large engraved silver mounts en suite with the hilt and large embroidered silver section. Retains its silver-embroidered leather and cloth belt. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 30cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN KALKAN SHIELD

Lot #171 (Sale Order 171 of 529)

A rare example of characteristic form, the body formed of cane in a tightly-wound spiral, lightly domed in profile, with each ring wrapped in colored thread. With applied studded steel boss and rim connected by wrought strips. 19th century or earlier. Worn overall, grips lacking. Diameter 26.5 cm. Condition III

A FINE FRENCH DAGGER

Lot #172 (Sale Order 172 of 529)

The mounts of antler, superbly carved throughout in Mannerist style displaying an exceptional and sculptural degree of relief. Included are the royal arms of France on the grip, comprising an oval escutcheon bearing three fleurs de lis, and surmounted by a kingly crown, interspersed with elaborate foliate panels. The scabbard embellished with detailed portraits of King Francois [Francis] II (r. 1559-1560,) King Charles IX (r.1560-174), King Henri III (e. 1574-1589,) and King Henri IV (e. 1589-1610,) with each name inscribed upon a billowing banner amongst foliage interspersed with bands embellished with geometrical motifs, the guard in the form of a pair of conjoined acanthus leaves. Mounted with a well-forged hollowground triangular armor-piercing blade retaining considerable original edge. Beginning of the 17th century or later. Very light wear, small chip and minor glue repair to pommel. Overall length 44cm. Condition III

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN-ERA ARMOR GREAVES

Lot #173 (Sale Order 173 of 529)

A pair of Classical Era hoplites’ periknimides, each finely raised from a single plate of bronze, with rolled borders and original painted gilt on black decorations. Retaining original flexibility and leather straps. Mid-late 19th century. Overall height 45cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN PARRYING SPEAR

Lot #174 (Sale Order 174 of 529)

The blade likely repurposed from a rapier, with the addition of intermittent barbs, and a guard set with a pair of recumbent tigers and banded ferrule, on its hardwood haft. 18th-19th century. Well worn. Overall length 122cm. Condition III

AN AFGHAN PESH QABZ DAGGER

Lot #175 (Sale Order 175 of 529)

The horn grips with hooked pommel, brass and iron bolsters and recurved T-back blade. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with brass mounts. Mid-19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 42.5cm. Condition III

A RARE PERSIAN MAIL COAT

Lot #176 (Sale Order 176 of 529)

Early-mid Safavid era, an original, uncut hauberk reaching to the ankles, composed of rings of differing diameter and thickness, with the largest and heaviest wrought at crucial points, maximizing the protection-to-weight ratio. Each ring both riveted and welded as is characteristic of this type. With collar and overlapping closure, long sleeves terminating in points, the lengthy skirt with vents reaching to the groin, designed for a horseman. 16th-17th century. Considerable surface rusting, losses to rings. Overall length 133.3cm. Condition III

A RARE LOUIS OF BADEN BADEN OFFICERS CAVALRY SABER

Lot #177 (Sale Order 177 of 529)

With officer’s grade Walloon-style baskethilt wrought of brass, with spherical pommel and thumbring, the shell guards embossed with flowers, grip with original twisted wire wrap and turkshead knots. The massive blade of moderate curvature, wrought with a narrow fuller at the spine and expanded, chamfered backedge, etched at the right forte with L.W.M. (LOUIS WILLIAM, MARGRAVE, r. 1677-1707) and V.B.B. (VON BADEN BADEN) supporting the coat of arms of the Margraviate of Baden. Last quarter of the 17th century. Minor wear. The Margraves of Baden Baden were defenders of the Holy Roman Empire beginning in 1112. Louis William, known as TurkenLouis, was among the finest European military minds of his day, and was as esteemed as he was feared by the Ottomans. He was especially lauded for the brilliant sally which allowed his troops and those of King Jan Sobieski to raise the Siege of Vienna in 1683, as well as his defeat of the Ottomans at Nis in 1689. Overall length 95.8cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN BAZUBAND ARMOR ARMGUARD

Lot #178 (Sale Order 178 of 529)

Safavid Dynasty, of substantial weight, wrought of wootz and engraved with radiating rhombus motifs and inlaid gold vinework. Retains its profiled brass buckles. Mid-17th century. Well worn overall, wrist plates lacking. Overall length 33.9cm. Condition III

A SUMATRAN SIKKIN SWORD

Lot #179 (Sale Order 179 of 529)

A larger than average example, of characteristic form with bifurcate hilt carved of a single section of well-patinated fibrous horn incised overall with geometrical designs, with petaled ferrule and bolster and heavy, single-edged, pattern-welded damascus blade with fuller and radiused tip. First half of the 19th century. Short, stable cracks to base of grip and pommel. Overall length 80 cm. Condition III

A GOTHIC MACE

Lot #180 (Sale Order 180 of 529)

An excellent example of German work, wrought entirely of steel, the head composed of six cusped steel flanges, one struck with a maker’s mark. The solid, hexagonal haft expands toward the butt, the grip wrenched and terminating in a substantial cap. 16th century or later. Cleaned with remains of corrosion. Overall length 55.2cm. Condition III

A RARE INDIAN KHANJARLI DAGGER

Lot #181 (Sale Order 181 of 529)

Of classic form, the grips carved of elephant with characteristic broadly flared and cusped pommel. The oval guard with scalloped borders and integral knucklebow terminating in a lotus bud, the blade of recurved, double-edged form, wrought with deep fullers and a prominent central ridge, with armor-piercing tip. In its later velvet-covered wooden scabbard. Mid-17th century. Areas of pitting. Overall length 31.8 cm. Condition III

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #182 (Sale Order 182 of 529)

An older example, the massive steel head with hammer peen,. On its characteristically long hardwood haft with brass nailhead decoration. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 88.4cm. Condition III

A WALLOON CAVALRY SWORD

Lot #183 (Sale Order 183 of 529)

German, a quality example. The well-wrought steel hilt with thumbring, grip retaining twisted steel wire wrap. The long, broad double-edged blade of wrought with three fullers and marked with a pair of Passau wolves at the forte. Mid-17th century. Overall length 94cm. Condition III

A NEPALESE KUKRIE KNIFE

Lot #184 (Sale Order 184 of 529)

A large example with horn grip, the thick, sharp blade with unusual choil at the forte. In its leather- covered wooden scabbard with brass chape, by-knife, and sharpening steel. 20th century. Overall length 39.5cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN HORSEMAN’S AXE

Lot #185 (Sale Order 185 of 529)

The well-forged head with substantial faceted poll, thick crescent blade and profiled back spike, with engraved borders and peacock on the flat of the blade. On its later hardwood haft. 19th century, minor wear. Overall length 73cm. Condition III

A RARE OTTOMAN TAPANCHA MIQUELET PISTOL

Lot #186 (Sale Order 186 of 529)

An early and very rarely encountered pistol of characteristic form, the hardwood stock inlaid with geometrical mother of pearl plaques, the pommel cap of steel inlaid with brass. With robust miquelet lock and dramatically-patterned pattern-welded barrel with inlaid band decoration and swamped muzzle. Mid-17th century. Minor wear, trigger guard a working-life addition. Overall length 34.5 cm. Pistols of this type were notably present during the Ottoman-Safavid War (1623-29) and the Siege of Vienna (1683.) Condition III

A SUDANESE DAGGER

Lot #187 (Sale Order 187 of 529)

The polished bone grip with flared and pommel and bolsters, the curved, double-edged blade etched overall with Arabic calligraphy. In its sheath wrapped in linen. Late 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 30.6cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN BAZUBAND ARMOR ARMGUARD

Lot #188 (Sale Order 188 of 529)

Qajar Dynasty, raised from a single plate and deeply etched overall with silver inlaid borders. Retains its original lining with wrist plates, mail gauntlet and lining detached. Mid-19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 34 cm. Condition II

AN OMANI POWDERHORN

Lot #189 (Sale Order 189 of 529)

An above average example of characteristic form wrought of silver with an iron core. 19th century. Light wear. Overall height 19cm. Condition III

AN AFGHAN PULOWAR SWORD

Lot #190 (Sale Order 190 of 529)

The steel hilt of characteristic form, a rare example wrought of wootz. The robust blade wrought of active pattern-welded steel, with substantial back edge. 19th century. Some wear. Overall length 86.7 cm. Condition II

AN INDONESIAN KRIS HOLDER

Lot #191 (Sale Order 191 of 529)

Carved of a single piece of teak with carved vinework overall and considerable traces of polychroming, with finely-rendered Javanese mythical character on the reverse. Mid 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 25.7 cm. Condition II

A PAIR OF INDIAN BAJUBAND ARMOR ARMGUARDS

Lot #192 (Sale Order 192 of 529)

Wrought entirely of steel with raised oval panels at the wrist, and lavishly inlaid overall with floral sprays in silver, including the applied, profiled borders. The hinged wrist plates with pin closures intact and decorated en suite, and retaining their butted mail gauntlets. Beginning of the 19th century. Very light wear, minor losses to rings. Overall length 53 cm. Condition I

A RARE AFGHAN PRIMING FLASK

Lot #193 (Sale Order 193 of 529)

Carved of wood, the edge decorated with fully-modeled duck’s heads, elaborately inlaid with brass medallions throughout. Retains its original wooden spring. 19th century. Light wear.26cm Condition III

AN INDIAN QUIVER

Lot #194 (Sale Order 194 of 529)

Mughal work, covered in velvet and lavishly embroidered in silver and copper gilt. Retains its embroidered suspension bands. 18th-19th century. Light wear. Overall length with arrows 53.5cm. Condition II

A NORTHERN EUROPEAN CAVALRY TROOPERS SABER

Lot #195 (Sale Order 195 of 529)

Likely German, the transitional steel hilt with urn-shaped pommel and recurved knucklebow and quillon, supported by a pair of broad clamshell guards, the grip retains its twisted wire wrap and turkshead knots. The long, straight, single-edged saber blade wrought with a narrow fuller along the spine and broad cutting tip. Mid-17th century. Minor wear. Showing Ottoman influence in the form of the blade. Overall length 94.5cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN HORSEMAN’S AXE

Lot #196 (Sale Order 196 of 529)

The well-forged head with substantial faceted poll, thick, bellied blade and profiled back spike, with engraved borders and tulip on the flat of the blade. On its hardwood haft. 19th century, minor wear. Overall length 75cm. Condition III

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #197 (Sale Order 197 of 529)

The mounts engraved overall, with flared pommel and curved blade, in its matching scabbard with bone inlay. Retains its woven suspension band. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 43cm. Condition III

A RARE ELIZABETHAN HELMET

Lot #198 (Sale Order 198 of 529)

Well-wrought of steel in the form of a gentleman’s high-crowned hat, the robust components with scalloped and profiled edges attached with numerous rivets, the brim rolled. Mid-16th century. Well worn overall, period repairs. Height 21.5cm. By the 16th century, armor had became increasingly influenced by sartorial fashions adopted by the aristocracy. See for comparison the portraits of Oliver Saint John, Baron Bletso (1522-1582) and Richard Drake of Esher, Groom of the Privy Chamber to Elizabeth I. Please note that these are for reference only and are not included. Condition III

A SERBIAN BICHAK DAGGER

Lot #199 (Sale Order 199 of 529)

A superior example of the type, mounted entirely in silver. The eared grip embossed and engraved overall in foliate motifs. With straight, single-edged handwrought blade of layered construction with hardened edge. The silver scabbard embossed and engraved overall in dramatic vine motifs en suite with the hilt. Beginning of the 19th century. Overall length 36cm. Condition II

A TOLEDO MEDIEVAL-STYLE BROADSWORD

Lot #200 (Sale Order 200 of 529)

Closely based upon a noted original in the Prado Collection. The grip with silk cord wrap, the mounts elaborately engraved, enameled and heavily gilded. The long, straight, double-edged blade elaborately wrought and likewise engraved with vinework, enameled and heavily gilded with delicately engraved views of Toledo Castle. Mid-20th century. Light wear, staining to blade. Overall length 96.5 cm. Condition III

THE ROYAL TULWAR SWORD OF MAHARAJ GARDHARSINHJI

Lot #201 (Sale Order 201 of 529)

The massive Udaipur-type steel hilt finely inlaid over its entire surface in gold flowering vine motifs and inscribed on the underside of the pommel in Devanagari, MAHARAJ GARDHARSINHJI 1644 [c.e.] The broad, curved, single-edged blade finely handwrought of dramatically-grained pattern welded steel with paired fullers and a pronounced backedge, struck at the right forte with sickle marks. In its blue velvet-covered wooden scabbard with finely gold-inlaid suspension band and chape en suite with the hilt. Dated 1644. CONDITION I IThis sword is accompanied by a signed document dated March 2003 from former owner, His Highness Durgapratapsinh Sisodia, Maharaj of Pratapgarh, to whom it was presented by the widow of the last nobleman of the Rampura family in the early 1960s, together with further pertinent information regarding the Sisodia Clan. Scabbard covering refreshed at time of presentation. Condition 1

A RARE DAYAK KLIAU SHIELD

Lot #202 (Sale Order 202 of 529)

Of characteristic form, carved from a single large section of wood with raised central ridge and integral grip to the reverse, strengthened with bands of rattan, and elaborately embellished with numerous hair tassels. Both the obverse and reverse surfaces painted overall with organic pigments, depicting dragons and demons with complex interlaced tentacles. Early 20th century. Wear and fading. Overall length 129.4cm. Condition II

A GERMAN HUNTING TROUSSE

Lot #203 (Sale Order 203 of 529)

Comprising a cased knife, fork and sharpening steel. The fork two-tined with profiling at the base, the knife blade broad and struck with a maker’s mark at the left forte. Each with en suite horn grips, the mounts of silver and pewter. The sharpening steel tapering toward the tip, the pewter and silver handle elaborately turned. In their tooled leather-covered wooden case. Early 17th century. Minor wear. Overall length 23cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN-ERA MINIATURE ARMOR

Lot #204 (Sale Order 204 of 529)

A full suit crafted entirely in steel, very finely-detailed and fully articulated from the close helmet to the sabatons, each plate with fluting and raised edges, riveted throughout with pivoting visor. With cloth tunic and breeches, on oak stand. Mid-19th century. Light wear. Overall height 31.3cm. Condition II

A MENTAWAI PALITAI SWORD

Lot #205 (Sale Order 205 of 529)

A rarely-encountered form, the wooden mounts well-carved, the pommel with complex curled pommel, the scabbard with pronounced central ridge. The heavy steel blade with chamfered edges. First half of the 20th century. Worn. Overall length 82cm. Condition III

A RARE ITALIAN ARCHERS SWORD

Lot #206 (Sale Order 206 of 529)

The hilt composed of a large, hexagonal pommel with central ridge and pair of circular piercings, the large guard combining the quillon and knucklebow, with chamfered edges and recurved terminals, together with a large en suite ring guard, the grip . The straight, double-edged blade tapering slightly from the broad forte, struck with the king’s head mark of Johannes Wundes the Elder of Solingen (1560-1610,) to the rounded tip, sharpened around the periphery and retaining much original edge throughout. Second half of the 16th century. Light wear. Overall length 76.5cm. Condition III

A RUSSIAN KINDJAL DAGGER

Lot #207 (Sale Order 207 of 529)

A large and elaborately decorated example of characteristic form, the mounts wrought entirely of silver, heavily gilded and finely embellished with champleve enamel in 10 colors: dark green, mauve, pale blue, white, black, red, burgundy, brown, pale green, and yellow; the reverse engraved and nielloed. The long, double-edged blade triple-fullered. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 56cm. Condition II

A SYRIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL

Lot #208 (Sale Order 208 of 529)

Exhibiting stylistic influences of two Ottoman ethnicities such as Circassian and Ragusan. The dark hardwood stock profusely inlaid with silver in intricate vinework motifs and set with numerous triangular mother of pearl sections. With fine Italian lock and barrel. Mid-19th century. Minor losses to silver, replaced pearl sections. Overall length 43cm. Condition III

A RARE UZBEK SHIELD

Lot #209 (Sale Order 209 of 529)

Wrought entirely of copper and superbly embossed and chased with Central Asian flowering vine motifs and inscriptions, with four raised bossed and rolled edge. Grips intact to reverse. 19th century. Light wear. Diameter 38.5cm. Condition II

A MOROCCAN POWDER FLASK

Lot #210 (Sale Order 210 of 529)

A fine example, wrought of brass with pierced and engraved silver decoration set with corals and turquoises to the obverse. Latter 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 17.5cm. Condition II

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #211 (Sale Order 211 of 529)

The head of silvered bronze, finely engraved with a stag and acorns, the reverse with interlocking initials HJ. On its oak haft with brass studs. Latter 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 94.5cm. Condition II

A FINE PHILIPPINES BOLO KNIFE

Lot #212 (Sale Order 212 of 529)

An exceptional example, probably Visayan work. The broad, handforged blade of characteristic form with engraved vine motifs, the hilt with ferrule and pommel of finely wrought and engraved silver. The grip a single section of dark horn superbly carved in relief, comprising compartments of floral vines. In its tooled and pierced leather scabbard with embossed and engraved silver locket and chape. Late 19th-early 20th century. Overall length 49.5cm. Condition I

A GREEK KAMA DAGGER

Lot #213 (Sale Order 213 of 529)

The Hellene interpretation of an Ottoman prototype: a straight, robust, double-edged and bifullered blade, with horn grip inclined more toward a waisted profile. In its velvet-covered wooden sheath, the engraved brass mounts with typical point-shaded Greek baroque vinework motifs. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 37cm. Condition III

A RARE INDIAN STONE BARUTDAN POWDERHORN

Lot #214 (Sale Order 214 of 529)

A fine Mughal example, the body of green stone with touches of cream, superbly carved in an imbricated feather motif with broad acanthus borders, interspersed with bands of rectangular red cabochons in gilded settings, the terminal a fully-modeled parrot’s head with inlaid red stone eyes. The cap carved as a lotus and likewise set with a red stone. 17th century or later. Overall height 18.8cm. Condition III

AN AFGHAN JEZAIL RIFLE

Lot #215 (Sale Order 215 of 529)

A high-quality example fitted with a rare flintlock mechanism produced by the well-known English maker Joseph Manton in small numbers for the East India Company and so marked on the lockplate, together with the date, 1799. The hardwood stock of characteristic form, fitted with a fine Persian damascus steel octagonal barrel with chiseled motifs for its entire length and swamped muzzle, retained by a series of brass bands. Retains its woven sling and ramrod. First quarter of the 19th century. Worn. Overall length 123.5cm. Condition III

A MORO DATUS SWORD KRIS

Lot #216 (Sale Order 216 of 529)

The elaborately-worked junggayan hilt typically carried by a datu or noble, with elephant kakatua-form pommel and silver mounts embellished with okir engraving and filigree interspersed with woven cord. A silver baca-baca retain the substantial blade forged with a separate ganja and showing evidence of a mechanical damascus steel pattern. In its wooden scabbard with silver mounts. Late 19th century. Overall length 73cm. Condition III

A FINE INDIAN KARD DAGGER

Lot #217 (Sale Order 217 of 529)

Mughal work, the mounts heavily gilded overall and inlaid with over 120 precious colored stones. The heavy blade wrought of fine, actively-patterned black wootz, the bolster and forte heavily overlaid in gold, forming a background in which tigers hunting prey amongst flowering vines appear in negative space. In its silk-velvet covered wooden scabbard with gilded and jeweled mounts en suite with the hilt. Late 19th-early 20th century. Overall length 39.6cm. Condition II

A RARE ACEHNESE PEURISE AWE SHIELD

Lot #218 (Sale Order 218 of 529)

A larger than average example of characteristic form, wrought entirely of plaited rattan with a domed center and flattened rim, with seven brass mounts in the form of the Seal of Solomon, pierced and engraved, together with a further group of small brass stars which serve to strengthen the edge. Retains its cord grip to the reverse. Mid-19th century. Diameter 41.5cm. Condition II

A SRI LANKAN PIHA KAETTA DAGGER

Lot #219 (Sale Order 219 of 529)

Of characteristic form, the intricately-carved ebony grip with applied AND profiled silver plaques. The silver forte deeply embossed and engraved in characteristic motifs, the heavy, single-edged blade elaborately inlaid with silver vine motifs. Early 19th century. Worn, pommel cap. Overall length 29.2cm. Condition IV

A TIBETAN DPA DAM SWORD

Lot #220 (Sale Order 220 of 529)

A rare example of Tibetan workmanship, the guard and pommel of pierced and engraved iron, the pommel set with a coral, the round guard scalloped along the edge, the grip elaborately wrapped in silver wire. The characteristic blade straight, broad and single-edged with tapering tip, displaying the hairpin pattern-welded damascus construction typical of older examples. The wooden scabbard covered in rayskin on the obverse with intricately pierced and engraved iron frame, likewise enclosing a finely embossed and engraved panel to the obverse, together with a large, circular filigreed upper mount. Mid-18th-early 19th century. Overall length 51cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN SHASHKA SABER

Lot #221 (Sale Order 221 of 529)

The weapon par excellence of the many warriors of the Caucasus who emigrated to the Ottoman Empire in the mid-19th century. The mounts of steel, finely inlaid with gold in flowering vine motifs and geometrical stars, the broad, lightly-curved heirloom blade wrought of actively-patterned black wootz damascus steel and elaborately inlaid in gold with a in Qur’anic inscription including ALLAH! In its velvet covered wooden scabbard mounted en suite with the hilt. Mid-19th century. Blade with areas of pitting. Overall length 89cm. Condition III

A MOROCCAN POWDER FLASK

Lot #222 (Sale Order 222 of 529)

A fine example, wrought of brass with pierced and engraved silver decoration. Latter 19th century. Wear to spout. Overall length 22.5cm. Condition III

A RARE ENGLISH RAPIER

Lot #223 (Sale Order 223 of 529)

The hilt of characteristic form, with iron Norman type 86 hilt, incorporating wrenched and recurved quillons and knucklebow with flared terminals and a shallow, fluted cupguard surmounted by a separately applied wrenched ring guard, the fig-form pommel chiseled with a spiral motif. The wooden grip of oval section retaining its velvet covering. The long, well-wrought blade of hexagonal section with acute tip. Second quarter of the 17th century. Minor wear, grip wire lacking. Overall length 111.8cm. Condition II

A SOUTH INDIAN AYDA KATTI SWORD

Lot #224 (Sale Order 224 of 529)

A rare example of characteristic form, with faceted hardwood grip terminating in a large, drop-shaped pommel, carved around the periphery. The heavy steel bolster stepped and profiled, the massive blade with convex spine and concave edge, struck with a maker’s mark. 18th century. Minor wear. Overall length 53cm. Condition II

A RARE CAUCASIAN SHASHKA SWORD

Lot #225 (Sale Order 225 of 529)

Work of the Laz done in Tiflis, the grips of elephant, mounted in engraved and nielloed silver. The lightly curved, heirloom blade well balanced, with double fullers and etched motifs of a cross and orb in a panel at the forte. The wooden scabbard covered in leather, the silver mounts engraved and nielloed en suite with the hilt and struck Tiflis 84 purity stamps. Light wear, small stud lacking from hilt. Quite similar examples belonging to the Caucasian Collection of the State Historical Museum, Moscow, appears in E.G. Astvatsaturian, Weapons of the Caucasian Peoples, St. Petersburg, Atlant Publishers, 2004, p. 258 and passim. Overall length 99.5 cm. Condition II

A RARE GERMAN TWO-HANDED SWORD

Lot #226 (Sale Order 226 of 529)

A characteristically massive weapon, the steel hilt elements exceptionally well-wrought, with tapering octagonal pommel, the guard with double ring guards and elaborate quillons terminating in curled finials, the massive, wrenched wooden grip decorated with iron studs. The exceptional double-edged blade wrought with long, flat forte retaining its faceted triangular flanges and original leather covering. The central ridge incised with the date, 1607, between a pair of maker’s marks. Scalloped for its entire length, and retaining considerable original edge. Dated 1607. Minor wear and toning. Overall length 176 cm. Condition III.

A FINE PERSIAN HELMET AND SHIELD SET

Lot #227 (Sale Order 227 of 529)

Early Qajar-era, the helmet deeply embossed and engraved with Qajar suns in splendor amongst angels, with the Throne Verse encircling the brow in silver, surmounted by a demon’s head, with pronounced features and separately applied horns, nasal and topspike, and enriched with extensive gold inlay. The camail of butted rings terminating in a series of 10 points. The round steel shield with applied brass border and four bosses with scalloped borders, intricately inlaid in silver around the periphery en suite with the helmet, a central sun in splendor radiating elaborate gold bands containing vinework. Early 19th century. Diameter of shield 45.8cm. Condition II

AN OMANI KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #228 (Sale Order 228 of 529)

Of characteristic form, the rhino grip with flared pommel and filigreed silver mounts. The curved, double-edged blade with central rib, scabbard with large embossed, engraved and gilded silver mounts en suite with the hilt, the lower scabbard covered in complex silver and gold woven in complex geometrical motifs. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 32cm. Condition III

A RARE NAGA SHIELD

Lot #229 (Sale Order 229 of 529)

Of characteristic rectangular form with central ridge, of hardened water buffalo hide embellished with black and red hair tufts, with original banded wicker sling and suspension system intact to reverse. 19th century. Worn, slight warping. Overall length 85cm. Condition III

A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD

Lot #230 (Sale Order 230 of 529)

The grip of staghorn, boldly carved with aso motifs with finely woven cane gripwrap. The hardwood scabbard intricately carved and bound with rattan. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. Late 19th - early 20th century. Minor wear, bark sheath lacking. Overall length 73.2cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN TABARZIN SADDLE AXE

Lot #231 (Sale Order 231 of 529)

Mughal work, wrought entirely of steel, the head characteristically bearded, with short rectangular peen and conical top spike, the grip terminating in a flared pommel. Elaborately inlaid with gold vinework overall, inscribed ALLAH! on the blade. 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 52cm. Condition III

A FINE PERSIAN HELMET AND SHIELD SET

Lot #232 (Sale Order 232 of 529)

Qajar-era, the helmet handwrought as a demon’s head, with pronounced eyebrows, eyes and nose, with separately applied horns, mustache, nasal and top spike, and finely inlaid overall with silver in intricate geometrical patterns. The camail of butted rings terminating in three points. The round steel shield with applied fretted border and four bosses with fretted borders, intricately inlaid in silver en suite with the helmet, together with gold highlights and bands of Persian poetry around a central floral disk. Both helmet and shield retain their original cotton lining. 19th century. Shield diameter 36cm. Condition II

A RARE GERMAN POWDER FLASK

Lot #233 (Sale Order 233 of 529)

Crafted from a single section of bone, and elaborately carved overall with a pastoral scene involving three hunters, one with bow blowing a horn and two with boar spears, the last drinking from a flask. All executed in Mannerist style, amongst geometrical panels and bands. The turned spout of dark hardwood. With iron ring mounts. Late 16th-early 17th century. Minor wear, the caps and spout possibly replaced. Overall length 25cm. Condition III

A FINE OTTOMAN PRESENTATION SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #234 (Sale Order 234 of 529)

An exceptional example, the polished horn grips with large, rolled pommel carved overall in an imbricated pattern, the steel tangband and guard richly inlaid in geometrical motifs in silver. The massive Persian blade finely fullered and skillfully-wrought of dramatically-patterned black wootz, and lavishly inlaid with finely calligraphed Qur’anic texts in complex panels at each forte, along each side of the spine, and down the entire right fuller in high-karat gold; it further bears the chiseled signature ASSAD ALLAH at the right forte. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with silver-inlaid steel mounts en suite with the hilt. Latter 18th-early 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 107.4cm. Condition II

A RARE FRENCH COMBINATION HUNTING SWORD PISTOL

Lot #235 (Sale Order 235 of 529)

The dark horn grips carved with lineal borders, terminating in a scrolled pommel and retained by three bosses chiseled with flowers and gold-inlaid, the steel tangband chiseled en suite with a stag pursued by a hound among trees on a gold-inlaid ground. Fitted at the right forte with a well-wrought flintlock pistol with pop-out trigger, the mechanism protected by an applied steel guard, the thick, tapering turn-off barrel with decorative band at the muzzle. The blade lightly-curved and single-edged, with broad central fuller, terminating is an acute tip with backedge, and engraved at the forte on each side with scrolling, flowers and a stag. In its fitted, leather-covered wooden scabbard with steel suspension band and chape. Mid-18th century. Mild pitting. Overall length 76.2cm. CONDITION III

AN OMANI KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #236 (Sale Order 236 of 529)

Of typical form, the mounts wrought entirely of filigreed and embossed silver. The curved, double-edged blade with central rib, wooden scabbard with heavy silver mounts en suite with the hilt. 20th century. Overall length 28.5cm. Condition II

A SPANISH DAGGER

Lot #237 (Sale Order 237 of 529)

The grip of plug-form mounted in engraved brass with large bolster. Broad, single-edged engraved blade with substantial backedge and two short fullers to either side with an inlaid and engraved brass panel. Brass sheath engraved en suite, with bead finial. 18th century. Overall length 33 cm. Condition II

A FINE JEWELLED SHAMSHIR

Lot #238 (Sale Order 238 of 529)

The elephant grips with rolled pommel, the guard and tangband of silver, studded with large, hand-faceted, rose-colored stones, probably rubies, the largest in fine, massive silver granulation-work settings in the form of stars. The heirloom Persian blade wrought of finely-patterned wootz damascus steel with remains of an engraved signature and baduh, or magic square. In its green shagreen-covered wooden sheath with suspension bands and chape en suite with the hilt. 19th century. Overall length 96.5cm. Condition II

A MORO SHIELD

Lot #239 (Sale Order 239 of 529)

Carved of a single section of native wood, with integral grips of characteristic form. The obverse finely profiled and colored with natural pigments, displaying roped black rings, one dentated, perhaps representing a sun disk. With its applied cane rim. Late 19th-early 20th century. Light wear. Diameter 41 cm. Condition I

A DOUBLE FLINTLOCK PISTOL REPLICA

Lot #240 (Sale Order 240 of 529)

Persian or Afghan work, a massive example showing strong European influence. Well-mounted entirely in engraved steel, including locks, buttcap, and smoothbore barrels. With lanyard ring and ramrod intact. 20th century. Overall length 46 cm. Condition II

A CASED OMANI PRESENTATION DAGGER

Lot #241 (Sale Order 241 of 529)

The studded grip with flared pommel and well-embossed and engraved silver mounts. The curved, double-edged blade with central rib, scabbard with large engraved silver mounts en suite with the hilt and large embroidered silver section. With its silver-embroidered leather and cloth belt bearing the crest of Oman. In its fitted blue velvet case. 20th century. Overall length 29.5cm. Condition II

A MORO BARONG SWORD

Lot #242 (Sale Order 242 of 529)

Of characteristic form, the grip carved of exotic hardwood with silver ferrule and broad, crested pommel. The Chinese handforged single-edged blade retains its sharp edge, with maker’s mark struck at the forte. In its wooden scabbard with decorated opening and tip. Latter 19th century. Grip with stable crack, losses to scabbard. Deaccessioned from the John Woodman Higgins Armory Museum, originally acquired October, 1947. Overall length 63.4cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN SAFAVID DYNASTY SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #243 (Sale Order 243 of 529)

Of high quality, the walrus grips retain their gilt binding, the faceted steel pommel, guard wrought of fine Persian black wootz, and tangbands all lavishly inlaid in gold flowering vinework. The exceptionally long, broad, single-edged, curved blade finely chiseled with interlocking Timurid trefoils at the right forte and a narrow fuller at the spine on each side, and forged of rare Kara Taban brilliant Persian black wootz wrought in a clear ladder pattern, and chiseled at the right forte with a circular cartouche with scalloped border containing a lion with the sun rising over its shoulder, surmounted by two further cartouches, the first containing the name and title of Shah Abbas of Iran, ABBAS SHAH BANDE-YE VILAYET (r. 1588-1629,) the second reading, WORK OF ASSAD ALLAH. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with chiseled steel chape. 17th century. Wear to velvet, suspension bands lacking. Overall length 101.6cm. Condition II

A RARE DAYAK KLIAU SHIELD

Lot #244 (Sale Order 244 of 529)

Of characteristic form, and above average length, carved from a single large section of wood with raised central ridge and bound with cane for strength. The reverse with integral grip and rare peephole. Late 19th-early 20th century. Worn overall with cracks and losses. Overall length 149.3cm. Condition III

A SOUTH INDIAN CHILANUM DAGGER

Lot #245 (Sale Order 245 of 529)

Forged entirely of steel, the hilt of characteristic form with baluster grip and bud-form finial. With well-forged, lightly recurved double-edged blade. Early 17th century. Well worn. Overall length 36.3cm. Condition III

A FINE SUDANESE ARM DAGGER

Lot #246 (Sale Order 246 of 529)

The carved ebony hilt embellished with finely braided silver wire and profiled studs. The straight, double-edged blade retaining some original edge, the leather scabbard with white crocodile mounts, and loop. Late 19th century. Overall length 32cm. Condition II

A TIBETAN DPA DAM SHORTSWORD

Lot #247 (Sale Order 247 of 529)

With horn grip, the fine silver mounts engraved with geometrical and vine motifs and a lion, and set with a coral and turquoise. With single-edged, fullered blade. Early 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 51cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN PRINCELY SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #248 (Sale Order 248 of 529)

The hilt comprising a grip of elephant, swelling from the fine silver guard with gilding and embellished with flowering vines in high relief, then narrowing gracefully into the pommel, carved as a fully-modeled lion’s head with eyes and mane finely delineated and teeth bared and holding a ring from which depends the original silk and gilt tassel. The fine, lightly-curved, hollowground blade wrought of dramatically-patterned Persian black wootz steel retaining most original finish and sharpness. In its tooled and gilded leather-covered wooden scabbard with silver suspension bands and chape decorated with flowering vinework in high relief en suite with the hilt. Mid-17th century. Minor checking to grip, gilded leather with losses and rubbing. Overall length 92cm. Condition III

A RARE DAYAK KLIAU SHIELD

Lot #249 (Sale Order 249 of 529)

Of characteristic form, carved from a single section of wood with raised central ridge and bound at each end with rattan. Painted overall in black and red, depicting an aso dragon in the center with wild, staring eyes, lengthy fangs and complex tentacles, surrounded by smaller dragons. The reverse with integral grip. First half of the 20th century. Losses to wood, period repairs to rattan. Overall length 114.5cm. Condition IV

A FINE SUIT OF BLACK AND WHITE ARMOR

Lot #250 (Sale Order 250 of 529)

Very well maintained and retaining a smooth, black surface alternating with elaborately etched bands of vinework in bright steel throughout. Comprising a characteristic burgonet with two-piece combed skull, hinged cheeks, neck-lames and plumeholder. The broad gorget of six pivoting plates with rolled border. Breastplate with central ridge and panels of vegetal etching, including a Reichsadler, or double-headed eagle, suggesting the owner was an Elector or Duke of the Holy Roman Empire. The backplate etched en suite, connecting to the breastplate with locking catches and a waist belt. With complete arm defenses, the pauldrons with two upper plates and flared rims, the upper canons of four lames, the inner arms protected by the winged couters, the lower canons with rolled edges. The well-articulated gauntlets composed of eight plates in addition to the fingers. The tassets composed of six plates, each with rare squared lower edge. Each cuisse composed of two plates, each knee cop constructed of five plates with wings. The finely-formed graved with sprung catches, the multiple-lame sabatons of kuhmaul or cowmouth style with expanded toe, following the fashion of the first half of the 16th century. Mounted on an oak base with square plinth. Middle of the 16th century. General wear, legs associated in period, period repairs to helmet and greaves, fingers restored and repaired, finger leather friable, some straps replaced, black finish rubbed, etching worn in areas. Overall height on base 200cm. Condition III

A SERBIAN BICHAK DAGGER

Lot #251 (Sale Order 251 of 529)

The horn grips of karabela form. With straight, single-edged handwrought blade of layered construction with hardened edge. The silver scabbard elaborately embossed and engraved in characteristic floral and vine motifs. Beginning of the 19th century. Overall length 39 cm. Condition II

A RARE BELORECHENSKAYA SABER

Lot #252 (Sale Order 252 of 529)

Of characteristic form, with exceptionally long, single-edged blade with an applied angular reinforce at the forte, and terminating in an acute armor-piercing tip. The robust guard with rectangular quillons and four triangular langets. Showing characteristics of both ninth-century Eurasian sabers as well as those found on the 17th century Circassian Tse, commonly known as an Ordynka. Late 14th-early 15th century. Excavated. An extremely similar example belonging to the Caucasian Collection of the State Historical Museum, Moscow, appears in E.G. Astvatsaturian, Weapons of the Caucasian Peoples, St. Petersburg, Atlant Publishers, 2004, p. 49, plate 29, fig A. and passim. Overall length 119.3cm. Condition V

AN OMANI KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #253 (Sale Order 253 of 529)

Of characteristic form, the rhino grip with flared pommel and filigreed silver mounts. The curved, double-edged blade with central rib, scabbard with large silver mounts with filigreed borders en suite with the hilt, the lower scabbard covered in silver wire embroidery. Early 20th century. Overall length 29.5cm. Condition III

A MUGHAL JADE-HILTED KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #254 (Sale Order 254 of 529)

Of classic form, the fine green jade grip with rolled pommel and lineal decoration, set with turquoises and silver-gilt studs. The double-edged, recurved blade terminating in an armor-piercing tip, wrought of fine wootz with gold floral inlay to the forte on either side. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with binding intact. Mid-19th century. Losses to turquoises, velvet well worn. Overall length 36cm. Condition II

A RARE NORTHERN EUROPEAN CLOSE HELMET

Lot #255 (Sale Order 255 of 529)

Likely German, the two-piece skull with roped comb, the well-formed visor and bevor sharing a common pivot as is typical, the visor with raising stud and characteristic prominent ridge between the ocularia, the bevor with 10 breaths pierced in a circle to the right side and retained by a sprung catch. The gorget composed of two pairs of lames with turned edges and riveted borders, with a closing stud to either side. C. 1550-1600. Interior rusted. Helmets of this type are precisely depicted in UBERFALL AUF EINEN GELEITZUG (Attack on a Convoy,) a 1618 painting by Sebastiaen Vranx, now in the Karlsruhe Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, Germany. Height 33.3cm. Condition III

A COSSACK SADDLE

Lot #256 (Sale Order 256 of 529)

Rarely encountered, the wooden tree covered in brown leather, the characteristically high pommel and cantle elaborately embellished with nielloed borders and large, nielloed mounts. Retains original saddle skirts and tailpiece. Late19th-early 20th century. Worn. Overall length 49cm. Condition III

A RARE DAYAK BRONZE CANON

Lot #257 (Sale Order 257 of 529)

Of characteristic form, with molded muzzle and breach, prominent cascabel, trunnions and dolphin loops. Retaining its original four-wheeled bronze carriage. Well-patinated. 18th-19th century. Such cannon were popular throughout Borneo and the Moro lands, where they were used on shipboard, on the rails of longhouses and other dwellings, and as part of the dowry. Overall length 31cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN PRESENTATION SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #258 (Sale Order 258 of 529)

Very finely mounted, the pommel, tangbands and guard of heavily gilded silver, uniquely embellished in European Neoclassical motifs involving floral sprays, acanthus leaves and scrolling vinework, with elephant grips. The exceptionally long, elegant, Zand Dynasty blade wrought of complex-patterned black Persian wootz damascus steel, with a series of narrow interrupted fullers along the spine and broad central fullers running to the acute tip. Inscribed at the right forte in two cartouches, SHAH AHMAD SULTAN 1221 (1806/7) and WORK OF KALB ‘ALI 1200 (1785/86) and the numerals 21, with RAST MIR (?) KHAN at the spine. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with heavily gilded silver mounts embellished en suite with those of the hilt. Late 18th-early 19th century. Grips chipped, chape lacking tip, leather worn. Overall length 97.5cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN MUSKETEER’S CARTRIDGE BELT

Lot #259 (Sale Order 259 of 529)

Of leather, the individually-stitched pockets for paper cartridges covered by flaps embellished with tulip motifs and backed with colored leather. With remains of leather belt to reverse. Overall length 58cm. Minor wear. Condition II

A HUNGARIAN NOBLEMANS DAGGER

Lot #260 (Sale Order 260 of 529)

A massive example, with silver mounts, the pommel formed as a crown set with four turquoises and engraved with a crest, the ebony grip with escutcheon plate, the profiled steel guard likewise set with turquoises. The robust, tapering, double-edged blade of diamond section with short flat at the forte. 17th-18th century. Light wear. Overall length 58.1cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN STEEL MACE

Lot #261 (Sale Order 261 of 529)

Finely inlaid with silver foliate and geometrical motifs overall, the biconical head with knob terminal and flanged base, the polygonal haft with ringed and button finial. Beginning of the 18th century, Wear to silver. Overall length 59cm. Condition III

A RARE POLISH KARABELA SABER

Lot #262 (Sale Order 262 of 529)

The horn grips carved with chevrons and embellished with brass bosses and tangband. The brass guard of characteristic form with rolled quillons terminating in split palmettes borrowed from the Ottoman palette. The leather-covered wooden scabbard with brass mounts, engraved en suite with the hilt. The broad, lightly curved, single-edged and multifullered heirloom blade with pronounced back edge and king’s head mark of the Wundes family of armorers, likely Johannes Wundes the Younger (1578-1650) struck at the forte. 17th- 18th century. Light wear. Overall length 96.8cm. Condition II

A SWEDISH CALVARY SADDLE

Lot #263 (Sale Order 263 of 529)

Dark wood with wrought iron hardware, of angular form elaborately chip carved overall as is characteristic, signed and dated, ANNO 1786 ESB. Retains its wrought iron stirrups. Overall length 50.8 cm. Dated 1786. Recently sealed, boards slightly loose, stirrups lack treads. Condition III

A PERSIAN ZAND DYNASTY KARD DAGGER

Lot #264 (Sale Order 264 of 529)

A large example, wrought of superior Persian black wootz damascus steel, with handsomely-grained walrus grips. The figured ferrule forged integral to the robust blade. The tangband inlaid with flowering vines in gold and inscribed, OWNER MUHAMMAD HASSAN. In its shagreen-covered wooden scabbard with brass chape. Scabbard well worn with losses. Overall length 39.9 cm. Condition II

A MUGHAL INDIAN KATAR DAGGER

Lot #265 (Sale Order 265 of 529)

A rare example, wrought entirely of steel, the hilt lavishly overlaid in gold and engraved in Arabic calligraphy panels and flowering vinework overall, short, broad blade wrought of wootz with central ridge developing into an armor-piercing tip. Early 19th century. Some wear. Overall length 31.5cm. Condition II

AN IMPORTANT PERSIAN QADDARA SWORD

Lot #266 (Sale Order 266 of 529)

Qajar Dynasty, of exceptional size and quality. The large hilt of characteristic form, carved of dark horn and set with pierced and gilded steel bosses, the lower retaining the original embroidered wrist strap and tassels. The massive blade made at the Court Workshop of Nasr-al-Din Shah, straight and double-edged, tapering to a slight armor-piercing tip, and wrought with pairs of snakes undulating down the length of the blade on either side. Showing traces of wootz pattern, the eyes and tongues of the snakes inlaid, together with a large cartouche containing an untranslated Persian poetic inscription. In its shagreen-covered wooden scabbard with gilded suspension band and retaining its original leather belt and tassels. Mid-19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 89 cm. Condition II

A RARE ENGLISH CLOSE HELMET

Lot #267 (Sale Order 267 of 529)

The two-piece skull with high, roped comb, the well-formed visor with a pair of embossed parabola, and bevor sharing a common pivot as is typical, the visor with raising stud and distinct ridge beneath the ocularia, the bevor with rolled and roped upper edge, secured by a hook. The gorget composed of two pairs of lames with turned edges and riveted borders, with a closing hook to the right side. C. 1550-1600. Brown rusted overall. For quite similar, see Christie’s, sale 3136, November 23, 2011, lot 92 http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/Lot/a-close-helmet-late-16th-century-probably-flemish-5509814-details.aspx Height 39cm. Condition IV

AN INDIAN DHAL SHIELD

Lot #268 (Sale Order 268 of 529)

A large example, of hardened hide with pronounced rolled edge, lacquered a deep burgundy with large gilt floral panels. With four dentated steel bosses. First half of the 19th century. Minor wear, losses to lacquer. Diameter 52cm. Condition III

A SUDANESE TRIPLE DAGGER

Lot #269 (Sale Order 269 of 529)

Mounted and decorated en suite, with one straight and two curved blades, each with profiled, wire-wrapped bone grip. The blades elaborately etched with Qur’anic inscriptions. In their crocodile skin scabbard. Latter 19th century. Overall length 31.5cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN BARUTDAN POWDERHORN

Lot #270 (Sale Order 270 of 529)

The body formed of a large, polished sea snail shell, the upper section formed of additional profiled shell plaques. The spout and cap of silver. Retains its embroidered suspension band. 17th-18th century. Light wear. Overall length 17cm. Condition II

A RARE HAND MORTAR

Lot #271 (Sale Order 271 of 529)

Wrought of steel, hexagonal in cross section with expanded base and integral pan and large bore, designed to project fused grenades. 16th-17th century. Rust and corrosion. Overall height 15cm. Condition IV

A RARE INDIAN TOP HELMET

Lot #272 (Sale Order 272 of 529)

Mughal work, a much earlier than average example constructed in two parts: the braod brow band, intricately engraved with Qur’anic verses and overlaid in gold, and the bowl, wrought of superior Kara Taban (brilliant black) Persian wootz and inlaid with a number of gold talismans along the lower edge. The adjustable nasal retained by a profiled set screw, the spike finial with finely pierced and gold-inlaid mount, and a pair of plume holders, likewise embellished with gold inlay. The lengthy camail wrought of small riveted rings, with six pointed terminals. Retains its original padded fabric lining. Late 16th-early 17th century. Gold inlays well worn, plume tubes replaced in the 19th century, minor hole behind plume tube, repairs to camail. Height 46.3cm. Condition III

AN EARLY VICTORIAN ARMING SWORD

Lot #273 (Sale Order 273 of 529)

The cruciform hilt with large, spherical pommel with ridged declivity on either face, the guard expanded slightly at the center with quillon terminals rolled toward the blade. Blade tapering continuously toward the tip with low central ridge. Retains its wooden grip. First half of the 19th century. Brown overall. Overall length 88.3cm. Condition III

A PHILIPPINES SWORD

Lot #274 (Sale Order 274 of 529)

T’Boli People, the highly embellished hilt cast in brass, with applied jingles. Characteristic handforged steel blade. In its carved wooden sheath with fabric binding and ring decoration. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 65.8cm. Condition III

A RARE POLISH PALLASH SWORD

Lot #275 (Sale Order 275 of 529)

Of characteristic L-guard type with thumbring, the corded wooden grip retaining original leather and typical expanded steel pommel. The massive blade straight and single-edged with paired fullers, the upper developing into a long yelman or backedge. In its leather–covered wooden scabbard with iron mounts, including locket, early suspension band configuration, and framed chape. Latter 17th-early 18th century. Light wear. Overall length 109 cm. Condition III

A BURGONET HELMET

Lot #276 (Sale Order 276 of 529)

German work, the skull well-wrought, with characteristic high comb, and peaked visor and neck guard. The large earpieces inletted at the upper edge to suit the visor, the whole embellished with brass studded borders. Mid-16th century. Cleaned, nasal lacking. Overall height 32.7cm. Condition III

A CAUCASIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL

Lot #277 (Sale Order 277 of 529)

Daghestan workmanship, with actively-grained hardwood stock, the spherical walrus butt with lanyard ring. Elaborately mounted in engraved and nielloed silver. With well-made miquelet lock and barrel chiseled at the breech. In its rare, original morocco leather holster decorated with Imperial Russian silver coins, each dated 1861. First half of the 19th century. Minor chip to barrel channel, holster suspension loop lacking. Overall length 44.4 cm. Condition II

A DAYAK JIMPUL SWORD

Lot #278 (Sale Order 278 of 529)

Iban People, elaborately-carved ironwood grip with aso motifs, massive handforged blade expanding continuously to the tip with fine pierced and wrought tentacle motifs and retaining much original black finish. In its carved wooden scabbard with rattan bindings, the pisau raut intact in its bark sheath. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 72cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #279 (Sale Order 279 of 529)

A rare example of fine early Qajar-era quality and form, the hilt of Syrian form, with dark horn grips mounted in gold-inlaid steel. The massive blade of complex form; quite long, broad, single-edged and fullered, and forged of Persian black damascus wootz steel retaining much glossy finish, with finely chiseled panels bordered in gold to each side of the forte: on the right is a Qur'anic passage precisely executed in fine naskh calligraphy, on the left two cartouches; the upper with, O FULFILLER OF NEEDS! the lower depicting the lion pictogram associated with Assad Allah, followed by a crescent moon and star inlaid in gold. Late 18th century. Minor areas of corrosion. Blades of this type are discussed in detail and also pictured on the cover of The Arms Collecting Journal, Vol. 40 #1, 2002, The Persian Shamshir and the Signature of Assad Allah by Oliver Pinchot, and on our blog page: http://auctionsimperial.com/om-the-persian-shamshir-and-the-signature-of-assad-allah/ Overall length 98cm. Condition II

A RINGHILT RAPIER SWORD

Lot #280 (Sale Order 280 of 529)

Likely English, the graceful hilt finely forged of oval-section bars, the lower loops set with steel plates, with large, recurved quillons and faceted fig-shaped pommel. The wrenched wooden grip retains its original wire wrap with silver turksheads. The exceptionally long, double-edged blade forged with a rectangular forte struck at either side with faint maker’s marks, of diamond-section and tapering continuously to the acute tip. Early 17th century. Minor wear, one turkshead knot repaired. Overall length 136.2cm. Condition II

A DAYAK CANON

Lot #281 (Sale Order 281 of 529)

Of characteristic form, with molded muzzle and breach, prominent cascabel, dolphin loops, trunnions and pivot. In its later wooden carriage carved with Iban motifs. Well-patinated. Late 19th century. Such cannon were popular throughout Borneo, where they were used on shipboard, on the rails of longhouses, and as part of the dowry. Overall length 32cm. Condition II

A FINE PAIR OF GREEK KOMPOURA PISTOLS

Lot #282 (Sale Order 282 of 529)

Exceptional craftsmanship, likely Epirus work. Stocked entirely in silver, chiseled, embossed and engraved in intricate baroque motifs involving flowering vinework, the triggers in the form of horses, and gilded overall. Mounted with imported flintlock mechanisms and barrels, each lock with covered frizzen spring, the barrels elaborately engraved and inlaid with maker’s marks. In their leather holsters with broad belt, each covered in velvet and embroidered with flowers in silk, with silver stems and leaves, with integral covered cartridge boxes, and set with numerous silk tassels. Late18th-early 19th century. Minor wear. The Greek nationalist movement which arose in the latter 19th century was, necessarily, clandestine. Weapons were forbidden to Ottoman subject peoples—on pain of death—so that those marked with Christian symbols such as crosses, or bore Greek inscriptions, were virtually unknown. Instead, biblical references were often relied upon amongst conspirators: the fanciful horse-shaped triggers found on this pair of pistols refer to the Book of Revelation, Chapter 19, Verses 19:11-16 (THE REVELATION OF JOHN, translated from the Greek by David Robert Palmer, January 2017): http://bibletranslation.ws/trans/revwgrk.pdf Overall length 52.7 cm. Condition III

A NORTHERN EUROPEAN LOBSTERTAIL HELMET

Lot #283 (Sale Order 283 of 529)

German or Dutch, the skull forged with radiating flutes and a ring finial mounted through a circular top plate. With separately-applied peak with captured, adjustable nasal retained by a large set-screw, large earguards and four-lame neckguard, all with rolled borders. Retains most original black painted finish overall. Mid- 17th century. Overall height 29.8cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN JADE-HILTED SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #284 (Sale Order 284 of 529)

The grip carved of a single section of white jade, the grip with fingerstalls, the pommel terminating in three fully-modeled flowers on elegant openwork stems, the guard carved with acanthus leaves. The massive, single-edged blade with long backedge wrought of finely-patterned Persian Kara Khorassan wootz damascus steel, inlaid in gold at the forte on each side with a pair of baduh (magic squares) together with large gold cartouches inscribed, NASR MIN ALLAH WU FATH QARIB! (Victory from Allah and conquest nigh!) above a further gold cartouche on the left reading, KAR-E ANAS (?) ISFAHANI (Work of Anas Isfahani) and on the right, KAR-E JANAS (?) ISFAHANII (Work of Janas Isfahani,) and dated 1111 (1699/-1700 c.e.) In its later velvet-covered wooden scabbard with gilt braid. Dated 1699-1700. Cleaned, minor rubbing to blade. Overall length 98cm. Condition II

A RARE CIRCASSIAN KINDJAL DAGGER

Lot #285 (Sale Order 285 of 529)

The grip carved of a single section of rhino with nielloed silver mounts. The broad, bifullered blade with tapering point, with an additional short fuller to the forte. The silk velvet -covered wooden scabbard with large engraved and nielloed mounts decorated in characteristic Circassian motifs. Early 19th century. Worn. Overall length 43.5cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN KATAR DAGGER

Lot #286 (Sale Order 286 of 529)

A rare example, wrought entirely of actively-patterned wootz damascus steel, the broad blade with chiseled panel at forte and fullering developing into an armor-piercing tip. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. 17th century. Well worn. Overall length 41.2cm. Condition III

A BRITISH GENERAL OFFICERS SILVER-MOUNTED SABER

Lot #287 (Sale Order 287 of 529)

An early European interpretation of the mameluke saber. Mounted entirely in silver, the hilt with integral knucklebow, the langets engraved with a stand of arms including a banner bearing the St. George cross. Mounted with a robust Persian trophy blade. In its leather scabbard with en suite silver mounts. Late 18th-early 19th century. A quite similar example of this rare type belonging to Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington is on view at the Wellington Museum, Apsley House, London. Light wear. Overall length 87 cm. Condition III

A RARE TUAREG AYAR SHIELD

Lot #288 (Sale Order 288 of 529)

Very rarely encountered, of characteristic form, made from oryx hide and tooled with intricate talismanic lineal motifs. With characteristic rolled edge and separately-applied grip. From the Hoggar Mountain region of the Sahara highlands, in Southern Algeria. 19th century. Minor wear to the lower extremities. Condition III

AN INDIAN MATCHLOCK TORADAR MUSKET

Lot #289 (Sale Order 289 of 529)

A massive infantry example, the hardwood stock of characteristic form with iron mounts. The barrel with expanded breach and swamped muzzle, struck with a Jaipur Arsenal inventory number indicating it was deaccessioned in the 1970s. Retains a length of match cord. Mid-18th century. Light wear, part of match lever terminal lacking. Overall length 174.9cm. Condition III

A RARE HUNGARIAN HUSSAR SABER

Lot #290 (Sale Order 290 of 529)

Of classic form, the brass mounts comprising an oval pommel cap and symmetrical guard, the long quillons with expanded terminals and corded wooden grip covered in black leather. The massive, well-forged, single-edged blade bifullered with pronounced back-edge, and elaborately etched with characteristic marks including stars, a sun in splendor and an arm holding a saber issuing from a cloud. First half of the 17th century. Minor wear overall. Overall length 88.1cm. Condition III

A RARE INDIAN BARUTDAN POWDER FLASK

Lot #291 (Sale Order 291 of 529)

The sinuous body completely covered in mother-of-pearl plaques in geometrical patterns. The carved hardstone spout in the form of a ramshead with inlaid red stone eyes and bead cap, the terminal likewise carved of stone with a duck’s head with red stone eyes. 19th century. Overall length 28cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN KAMA DAGGER

Lot #292 (Sale Order 292 of 529)

A large example mounted entirely in embossed and engraved silver in flowering vine motifs from the Trabzon region, with horn grip to the reverse, the broad blade wrought with a single fuller and inlaid in gold and silver vinework interspersed with an Ottoman inscription, WORK OF TESBI IBN KANEH, OWNER ALI, and tapering continuously to the tip. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with large embossed and engraved silver mounts en suite with the hilt. First half of the 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 40.5cm. Condition II

A KURDISH KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #293 (Sale Order 293 of 529)

The horn grip of typical form with two large filigreed and silvered mounts. The curved, double-edged blade forged of actively-patterned wootz damascus steel, with pronounced central ridge. In its matching scabbard. Mid- 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 41cm. Condition III

A MUGHAL BRONZE SIGNAL CANNON

Lot #294 (Sale Order 294 of 529)

A rare example, elaborately turned, with stepped cascabel and flared muzzle, trunnions intact. A flower engraved around the touch hole. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 28.2cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN JADE-HILTED SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #295 (Sale Order 295 of 529)

Of classic form, the fine, deep green jade grip with rolled pommel and intricately-carved lotus motifs, with large, heavily-gilded guard. The single-edged heirloom blade with long backedge wrought of finely-patterned silver wootz damascus steel, inlaid in gold at the forte on each side with a pair of Mughal imperial banners with trisula finials and baduhs (magic squares) containing Sanskrit characters above two large gold cartouches containing illegible inscriptions and the date, 1210 (1795/6 c.e.) In its later woven fabric-covered wooden scabbard with gilt braid. Dated 1795/6. Blade with minor pitting. Overall length 86.5cm. Condition III

A RARE SCYTHIAN AKINAKES SWORD

Lot #296 (Sale Order 296 of 529)

The akinakes was made famous by the nomadic Scythians, adopted by the Persians and ultimately, the Greeks. Handwrought of iron with guard of lobate type and T-form pommel, the double-edged, tapering blade terminating in a point. 5th-3rd century b.c.e. Excavated; grip scales lacking. Overall length 26.5 cm. Alexander the Great defeated the Scythians (or Saccae) at the Battle of Jaxartes in 329 b.c.e. Condition V

AN INDIAN ANKUS

Lot #297 (Sale Order 297 of 529)

Very well-wrought in bronze, with extensive profiling and steel hook. Retains a pair of brass talismans in the form of fish. Early 19th century. Worn. Overall length 49cm. Condition II

A RARE OTTOMAN YATAGHAN SWORD

Lot #298 (Sale Order 298 of 529)

The elephant grips with highly-arched terminals characteristic of Eastern Anatolian work, the elaborately-filigreed and gilded silver tangband set with corals. The blade adapted from or influenced by a German colichemarde, of triangular section with remains of etched motifs and faint gilding at the forte. In its silver-covered wooden scabbard, finely embossed and engraved in panels depicting land- and cityscapes, together with scrolling and flowering vines. Mid-18th century. Blade with substantial wear, minor crack to tangband. Overall length 47.4 cm. Condition II

A BRITISH EAST INDIA COMPANY PERCUSSION MUSKET

Lot #299 (Sale Order 299 of 529)

The noted Model F, which was produced from 1840. Of characteristic form, the lock with EIC Rampant Lion marking, drum and breech stamped. The brass triggerguard with Devangari inscriptions, likely rack numbers. Mid-19th century. Light wear. Overall length 139.9cm. Condition III

A RARE INDIAN SHAMSHIR

Lot #300 (Sale Order 300 of 529)

Likely made in the Royal Armories of Tipu Sultan at Mysore, the silver pommel fully-modeled as a finely-detailed tiger’s head popular during his reign (1782-1789 c.e.) The faceted grips of ebony with silver bosses, the guard wrought of black wootz damascus steel. The fine, moderately-curved blade of lenticular section, wrought of finely-patterned black Persian wootz damascus steel. In its silk-velvet-covered wooden scabbard with embossed, engraved and pierced silver locket depicting a tiger attacking an elephant among complex foliage, while the silvered chape depicts a tiger attacking a horse. Latter 18th century. Light wear, locket with minor loss, chape with period repair. Overall length 83.1cm. Condition III

A SUMATRAN PEURISE LEMBAGA SHIELD

Lot #301 (Sale Order 301 of 529)

Acehnese work, wrought entirely of brass. With rolled edge, embellished with seven applied stars and decorated overall with vinework. Mid-19th century. Diameter 22cm. Condition II

AN AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN 106TH SRURMBAON KNIFE

Lot #302 (Sale Order 302 of 529)

The grip inspired by an Austrian cavalry saber, the broad blade with skull mark contained in a wreath and STURMBAON 106, and struck SOLINGEN at the forte. Carried by the famed 106th Assault Battalion during WWI. Early 20th century. Well worn. Overall length 35.5cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN SUMA RAMROD

Lot #303 (Sale Order 303 of 529)

The grip composed of alternating sections of horn and brass with a large, pierced toggle. The profiled iron shaft conceals a pair of long, narrow tweezers. Mid-18th century. Overall length 40cm. Condition III

AN INDONESIAN GOLOK KNIFE

Lot #304 (Sale Order 304 of 529)

The one-piece horn grip terminating in a bird’s head, the broad, bellied blade with chamfered cutting edge, well-forged of pattern-welded steel. 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 37cm. Condition II

A WWII HUNGARIAN PARATROOPERS DAGGER

Lot #305 (Sale Order 305 of 529)

Of symmetrical form with leather grip, and straight, double-edged blade with lengthy Hungarian inscription, dated 1941, with the paratroopers insignia on the reverse. Dated 941. Worn. Condition III

AN INDIAN COURT SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #306 (Sale Order 306 of 529)

The Persiform hilt wrought of gilded copper and engraved overall in fine flowering vinework. The robust, moderately-curved, single-edged blade wrought of very finely-patterned wootz damascus steel with silver inlay panel to each side. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard, with numerous elaborate gilded, engraved and embossed mounts en suite with the hilt. Mid-18th century. Worn, period repair to blade. Overall length 89.1cm. Condition III

A PAIR OF OTTOMAN STIRRUPS

Lot #307 (Sale Order 307 of 529)

Likely North African, wrought of steel and elaborately inlaid in silver in characteristic motifs overall. 20th century. Light wear. Overall height 22.6cm. Condition II

A MEDIEVAL FRENCH HALBERD HEAD

Lot #308 (Sale Order 308 of 529)

A variety of voulge. A massive, well-wrought example, heavily bearded and struck with a maker’s mark. 15th century. Surface pitted. Overall height 30cm. Condition V

A MOROCCAN GENOUI SWORD

Lot #309 (Sale Order 309 of 529)

Rarely encountered, a robust example with characteristic profiled horn grip mounted in engraved silver, with lightly-curved single-edged multifullered blade terminating in an obtuse tip, In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard mounted en suite with the hilt. Mid-19th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 81.5cm. Condition IV

A RARE GREEK SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #310 (Sale Order 310 of 529)

The elegant grips with rolled pommel of highly-polished sardonyx, ranging in color from crimson to bands of cream. Sardonyx stone has been long popular with Hellenic craftsmen, its use dating to the Classical era. The grips contained in a fine silver frame, elaborately profiled and engraved in Baroque motifs, including shells and vinework, and set with a toggle ring at the pommel. The fine, robust Ottoman blade of considerable curvature, wrought of intricately-patterned Istanbul Baiaz (Istanbul White) wootz with backedge, engraved with a rectangular, gold-bordered cartouche containing the signature of the smith, WORK OF…; the name partially effaced as often encountered with captured blades. Latter 18th century. Grips with minor cracks and chips. Overall length 90.3cm. Condition IV

A RARE INDIAN MACE

Lot #311 (Sale Order 311 of 529)

A rare horseman’s weapon, with spherical head wrought as an elephant with trunk and tusks, the faceted and profiled haft with large baskethilt and lotus bud terminal. 16th-17th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 92 cm. Condition III

A SUMATRAN KRIS PANJANG EXECUTION SWORD

Lot #312 (Sale Order 312 of 529)

A larg example with characteristic carved horn grip, the long, straight, well-forged blade with fretted forte. In its hardwood scabbard. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 71.5cm. Condition II

A FINE GREEK SILVER CARTRIDGE CASE

Lot #313 (Sale Order 313 of 529)

Rectangular, wrought entirely of silver with finely-engraved and nielloed neoclassical motifs characteristic of Epiros, featuring a stand of banners and cannon. The sliding cap with pierced and engraved tab, retained by a silver chain, and containing a set of silvered cartridge holders. Beginning of the 19th century. Width 12cm. Condition II

A RARE MUGHAL ZULFAQAR SWORD

Lot #314 (Sale Order 314 of 529)

The elegant hilt wrought of steel inlaid overall in gold and silver vinework, the fine, long, undulating, single-edged blade wrought of finely-patterned wootz steel, with characteristic bifurcated and profiled tip, and profusely inlaid with gold, including the Arabic invocations, YA MUHAMMAD (O Muhammad!) and YA ‘ALI (O, ‘Ali!) together with an extensive inscription spanning the length of the blade. Retains its sharp edge. In its later velvet-covered wooden scabbard. 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 91.5 cm. Condition II

A RARE INDIAN COMBINATION SWORD AND HAND CANNON

Lot #315 (Sale Order 315 of 529)

The broad, wedge-section blade deeply recurved, with integral grip forged as a heavy hand cannon with pan and touchhole wrought at the bolster and flared muzzle comprising the pommel. A captured guard folds down over the cutting edge when the cannon is deployed to protect the fingers from the cutting edge and pivots back to protects the knuckles when the blade is swung. 16th-17th century. As found. Overall length 57 cm. Condition IV

A GREEK SILVER PALASKA CARTRIDGE BOX

Lot #316 (Sale Order 316 of 529)

Shield-shaped, all silver construction with finely-engraved and nielloed neoclassical and nationalistic motifs characteristic of Epiros, featuring the helmeted goddess Athena holding a spear in one hand and a crescent moon in the other, flanked by owls and a pair of armored saints. The hinged cap with pierced tab. With a belt loop and engraved rococo borders to the reverse, and inscribed in Greek, AP:KO BAKRAKOZ 1842. Beginning of the 19th century. The owner likely took part in the 3 September 1843 Revolution, the coup in which King Otto was compelled to grant the Greek Constitution of 1844. Height 11.3cm. Condition II

A BRITISH OFFICERS M1796 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER

Lot #317 (Sale Order 317 of 529)

Of classic form with steel stirrup hilt and leather-covered wooden grip with remains of twisted silver wire. The lightly curved, single-edged blade with hatchet tip and broad fuller etched with vegetal and floral motifs and a cavalry officer, stands of arms, and the British crest, together with oval cartouches marked, WOOLEY AND DEAKIN, and WARRANTED, inlaid in gold. In its steel scabbard marked at the left throat with regimental designations. Beginning of the 19th century. Blade worn, scabbard possibly associated and pitted overall. Overall length 98.1 cm. Condition IV

A MEDIEVAL MORNINGSTAR MACE

Lot #318 (Sale Order 318 of 529)

German or Hungarian, the heavy, spherical iron head fixed to the finely articulated handwrought chain and long ferrule. The wooden haft replaced. C. 1500. Metal parts corroded. Overall length 114cm. Condition IV

AN AUSTRIAN M1858 CAVALRY SABER

Lot #319 (Sale Order 319 of 529)

A massive sword with large, pierced steel guard and backstrap, and wooden grip. The blade of exceptional length, forged with a central fuller to either side and terminating in a backedged spear tip. Struck at the left forte, F.S. JUNG above a Jerusalem cross, and 1859 at the right forte. Dated 1859. Well worn overall. The Austrian M1858 saw use by Confederate cavalry during the American Civil War (1861-1865.) Overall length 107.5cm. Condition IV.

A NAGA WARCAP

Lot #320 (Sale Order 320 of 529)

Of woven palm leaves bordered by thick cane panels secured by rattan bindings, the upturned distal section covered by a fine geometrically-patterned textile. Decorated overall with natural pigments in black and yellow involving talismans. The interior retains its woven cord system. Mid-19th century. Overall length 38cm. Condition II

A SAFAVID DYNASTY PERSIAN SIPAR SHIELD

Lot #321 (Sale Order 321 of 529)

Finely wrought of delicately-patterned Persian wootz steel, with rolled rim and domed center, the border heavily inlaid in gold involving intertwining vinework with cartouches containing lengthy Qur’anic verses. With four domed bosses with scalloped edges, likewise inlaid overall in gold, the reverse retains its padded cushion. Finely detailed and executed overall. Late 17th-early 18th century. Worn. Diameter 28cm. Condition III

A SRI LANKAN PIHA KAETTA DAGGER

Lot #322 (Sale Order 322 of 529)

A massive example of characteristic form with elephant grips scrolled at the pommel, the robust handwrought single-edged blade with drop tip. 18th- 19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 30.5 cm. Condition III

AN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN M1907 BEBUT SHORTSWORD

Lot #323 (Sale Order 323 of 529)

With hardwood grips, brass mounts and bifullered, curved and double-edged blade. In its original scabbard. Dated 1916 and struck with the Zlatoust mark, together with multiple Cyrillic and numerical stamps to blade, hilt and scabbard. Beginning of the 20th century. Well worn. Overall length 63cm. Condition II

AN ARAB PALA SWORD

Lot #324 (Sale Order 324 of 529)

Likely made at Mecca, the horn grips with characteristic rolled pommel. The iron guard decorated with brass, the blade of with inlaid mark and spear tip, showing traces of wootz forging. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large iron mounts embellished with brass en suite with the hilt. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 92cm. Condition III

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #325 (Sale Order 325 of 529)

An older example, mounted entirely in engraved and nielloed silver with enameled locket, and quality curved blade, in its matching scabbard. Reverse of brass. 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 39.8cm. Condition II

A SPANISH COLONIAL SWORD

Lot #326 (Sale Order 326 of 529)

Cuban work, the distinctive hilt with fingerstalls and hooked pommel known as the “Guanabacoa” type (after the township in eastern Havana.) This example with blonde horn grips. The lightly-curved, single-edged blade with narrow fullers, and elaborately etched. Latter 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 81cm. Condition III

A PHILIPPINES KALINGA HEAD AXE

Lot #327 (Sale Order 327 of 529)

A type identified as Apayao People by Fay-Cooper Cole in 1922, rarely encountered. With forged steel head and wooden haft. Early 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 59cm. Condition III

A TUAREG DAGGER

Lot #328 (Sale Order 328 of 529)

Mounted in well-wrought and engraved silver, the double-edged blade with engraved silver ferrule. In its paneled and tooled leather scabbard with silver mounts en suite with those of the hilt. Mid-20th century. Overall length 27cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN PALA SWORD

Lot #329 (Sale Order 329 of 529)

Of classic form, the grips of horn with characteristic rolled pommel. The guard of silvered copper, the blade forged of finely-detailed wootz steel with back edge. Remains of inscriptions to forte. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard mounted en suite with the hilt. Latter 19th century. Worn. Overall length 90cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN ALIM SRANDARD HEAD

Lot #330 (Sale Order 330 of 529)

Likely Alevid, of gilt brass in the form of a palmette, finely pierced throughout, and including the holy names, ALLAH, MUHAMMAD, ‘ALI, HASSAN, HUSSEIN! The socket tapering continuously toward the head and affixed by rivets at the bolster. First half of the 19th century. Overall length 36.5cm. Condition III

A MORO KAMPILAN SWORD

Lot #331 (Sale Order 331 of 529)

The well-carved hilt of figured hardwood with rattan grip wrap and iron guard, the pommel set with American coins dated 1896 and 1897. The handwrought blade with pierced and profiled tip. Late 19th-early 20th century. Minor chip to pommel. Overall length 97.5cm. Condition III

A CENTRAL ASIAN POWDER FLASK

Lot #332 (Sale Order 332 of 529)

The wooden body of oval form, covered in hide, a decorative plate with complex piercing applied to the center. The steel spout with intact cutoff and suspension loop intact at the reverse. 18th-19th century. Worn. Overall height 18.5cm. Condition III.

AN ETHIOPIAN HIDE SHIELD

Lot #333 (Sale Order 333 of 529)

An archaic form, of molded rawhide with characteristic projecting central boss and separately-applied grip, the obverse with minute geometrical tooled motifs overall. Mid-19th century. Diameter 51.7cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #334 (Sale Order 334 of 529)

Of characteristic form, the rhino grips with rolled pommel, with engraved silver tangband and guard. The lightly-curved blade single-edged and wrought of actively-patterned wootz, with an inlaid Qur’anic inscription at the right forte reading, VICTORY FROM ALLAH AND CONQUEST NIGH, O, INFORM THE FAITHFUL! In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with large, silver mounts. Early 19th century. Period repair to guard, grips and blade rubbed. Overall length 95cm. Condition III

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #335 (Sale Order 335 of 529)

A quality example with well-detailed bronze head. On its elaborately-carved hardwood haft. 19th-20th century. Worn. Overall length 71.2cm. Condition III

A FINE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SABER SWORD

Lot #336 (Sale Order 336 of 529)

Among the most elaborate fraternal swords made by Cincinnati Regalia Company of Ohio. Lavishly mounted and heavily gilded overall, with Lionhead pommel and black sharkskin grip retaining original gilt wire binding. The blade etched with the Knights of Columbus logo, fine panels of scrollwork and J.M. TYLER. In its fine en suite scabbard, retains linen bag. Early 20th century. Overall length 94cm. Condition I

A DAYAK MANDAU HEADHUNTER SWORD

Lot #337 (Sale Order 337 of 529)

The grip of staghorn, finely carved with aso motifs with intricately-woven rattan gripwrap. The hardwood scabbard likewise carved. The blade unusually robust and chisel-edged. Late 29th-early 20th century. Worn. Overall length 75.6cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN KULA KHUD HELMET

Lot #338 (Sale Order 338 of 529)

Of characteristic hemispherical form with russet finish, top spike, adjustable nasal bar, and plume tubes, embellished with engraved bands of spiral flowering vines highlighted in gold, the broad borders containing Arabic inscriptions. Retains its camail of unriveted rings with pointed termini. Mid-19th century. Minor losses to mail. Height including camail 60cm. Condition III

A PAIR OF ARMOR GAUNTLETS

Lot #339 (Sale Order 339 of 529)

English work, the pointed cuffs with studded, rolled and roped borders. The lames articulated and embossed at the knuckles, fingers intact. First quarter of the 17th century. Worn, rusted, thumbs lacking, recent repair to leather of one finger. Overall length 40cm. Condition III

A NAGA HEADHUNTER DAO SWORD

Lot #340 (Sale Order 340 of 529)

Kachin work, the hilt with typical flared pommel, the grip wrapped with braided rattan. The stout, chisel-edged blade with characteristic flared tip, with layer-forged construction visible near the cutting edge. In its carved wooden scabbard with rattan bindings. Late 19th century. Blade pitted, sling cracked. Overall length 74.8 cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN-ERA MEDIEVAL SWORD

Lot #341 (Sale Order 341 of 529)

Wrought entirely of steel with faceted pommel and broad, bowed guard, with long, well-wrought blade of lenticular section tapering continuously to the tip. 19th century. Areas of rusting. Overall length 103cm. Condition III

A MUGHAL INDIAN TOP HELMET

Lot #342 (Sale Order 342 of 529)

The steel bowl elaborately chiseled overall in vinework motifs, with bands of addorsed birds, all finely inlaid in gold, and calligraphy inlaid in silver, the adjustable nasal with elaborately-profiled finials, plume tubes and top spike likewise inlaid in gold. The camail wrought of iron rings, covering the brow and falling in acute points at the sides and back. Mid 19th century. Height including camail 51cm. PatinaTed overall. Condition III

AN AFGHAN JEZAIL RIFLE

Lot #343 (Sale Order 343 of 529)

A high-quality example fitted with a quality East India Company flintlock mechanism marked BRANDER and dated 1801. The hardwood stock of characteristic form with areas of carving, fitted with a fine heirloom Persian damascus steel barrel of considerable length, engraved at breach and inlaid at the swamped muzzle, and retained to the stock by brass bands. With its ramrod and leather sling intact. First quarter of the 19th century. Worn. Overall length 141.4cm. Condition III

A CONTINENTAL SWORDCANE

Lot #344 (Sale Order 344 of 529)

The iron grip in the form of a claw gripping a glass sphere, with a short blade with acute tip. In its fitted hardwood haft with iron mounts. Latter 19th century. Worn. Overall length 85cm. Condition III

AN INDONESIAN TOMBAK SPEARHEAD

Lot #345 (Sale Order 345 of 529)

The head handwrought, showing evidence of pamor construction, with finely engraved silver socket. In its polished hardwood sheath with silver mounts en suite with the socket. 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 41cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN KULA KHUD HELMET

Lot #346 (Sale Order 346 of 529)

Qajar-era, the bowl handwrought as a demon’s head, with pronounced eyebrows, eyes and nose, with separately applied horns, nasal and top spike, finely etched overall with silver highlights. The long camail of butted brass and iron rings terminating in points. 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 55.6 cm. Condition II

A GERMAN SS POCKET KNIFE

Lot #347 (Sale Order 347 of 529)

Wooden grips with inletted SS logo, two blades, the larger with SS motto. Marked CARLAUG. MEIS SOLINGEN. Second quarter of the 20th century. Worn. Overall length 18.1cm. Condition III

AN OMANI KHANAR DAGGER

Lot #348 (Sale Order 348 of 529)

The hilt wrought entirely of finely filigreed silver, the handforged steel blade with central rib. In its wooden scabbard with elaborately filigreed silver mounts en suite with the hilt and a series of seven silver rings attached by means of twisted silver wire. 19th – 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 31cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN TULWAR SWORD

Lot #349 (Sale Order 349 of 529)

The hilt chiseled in vegetal motifs heightened with gold, with a Sanskrit character at the base of the grip, the pommel reduced at one side. The blade well-forged with engraved decoration at midpoint. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. First half of the 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 86cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN TOP HELMET

Lot #350 (Sale Order 350 of 529)

An earlier example than usually encountered. Of conical form with spike finial, adjustable nasal bar and plume tubes, with remains of gold-inlaid vinework. The camail of iron and brass rings in lehrian pattern with four pointed terminals. Early 18th century. Cleaned. Height 49cm. Condition III

A MOROCCAN POWDERHORN AND BALL BAGS

Lot #351 (Sale Order 351 of 529)

Covered in brass and elaborately engraved overall with characteristic vinework, retains its plaited cord with a rare pair of pleated leather ball bags intact. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 32cm. Condition III

A SET OF CHINESE HUDIE SHUANG DAO SWORDS

Lot #352 (Sale Order 352 of 529)

Qing Dynasty, with recurved brass guards and reeded wooden grips flattened on the interior. The broad, single-edged blades of thick section, tapering slightly to the upturned, cusped tips, with shallow fullers along each spine. In their hide scabbard with pierced motifs to opening. Late 19th-early 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 45.5cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN M1909 OFFICERS DRESS SABER

Lot #353 (Sale Order 353 of 529)

The brass P-guard hilt with lanyard ting and Ottoman moon and star on the langet, horn grip with brass wire wrap. Lightly-curved, fullered blade with spear tip. Early 20th century. Minor chip to grip, wires slightly raveled. Overall length 85cm. Condition III

A DAYAK SUMPITAN BLOWGUN

Lot #354 (Sale Order 354 of 529)

The characteristic wooden haft hollowed for darts, the mouthpiece lined with resin, a well-formed spearhead bound to the tip with rattan as is typical. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 201cm. Condition II

A RARE GREEK DAGGER

Lot #355 (Sale Order 355 of 529)

Cretan work in the form of a kama, the horn grips inlaid with pewter stars, the ferrule engraved silver. The long, straight double-edged blade bifullered, tapering continuously to an acute tip, etched with a panel of vinework and the date, 1895, and inscribed in Greek, GIVE ME, LORD, STRENGTH I AM NEVER A COWARD! THE ENEMY I SCARE WHEREVER I FIND HIM! In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts engraved in characteristic Cretan motifs. Dated 1895. Scabbard worn. Overall length 51.9 cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN ZULFAQAR SWORD

Lot #356 (Sale Order 356 of 529)

A diminutive yet serviceable example borne as a talisman by Bektashi dervishes before Janissary troops going into battle. Of characteristic form, with rhino grips and steel guard, the blade of complex form, with miltifullering, piercing and bifurcated tip, and numerous inscriptions, O ALLAH!, O MUHAMMAD! and O ALI! Mid-18th century. Minor wear, repair to pommel. Overall length 46.4cm. Condition III

A TIBETAN POWDER HORN AND PRIMING FLASK

Lot #357 (Sale Order 357 of 529)

The flask of horn with brass mounts and flexible leather spout, retains its red wax export stamp, the wooden primer fluted with rounded spout. Connected by their cord sling. 19th century. Worn. Length of flask 21.5cm. Condition III

A NORTHERN EUROPEAN DAGGER

Lot #358 (Sale Order 358 of 529)

With brass guard and pommel in the form of a lion’s head, horn grip with brass bosses. The long, straight blade with pronounced central ridge, tapering continuously to a thrusting tip. 18th-19th century. Worn. Overall length 54cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN DHAL BUCKLER SHIELD

Lot #359 (Sale Order 359 of 529)

Benares work, elaborately engraved brass with black enamel. Retains its padded cushion. Mid- 19th century. Minor dents. Diameter 29.5cm. Condition III

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #360 (Sale Order 360 of 529)

A fine example, the elaborately crested pommel and ferrule of silver, the scabbard wrought of silver and brass, finely engraved overall, with curved, single-edged blade and wooden grip. Retains it woven cord. Latter 19th century. Overall length 40 cm. Condition II

A RARE DAYAK HEADHUNTER SWORD

Lot #361 (Sale Order 361 of 529)

Possibly unique, the grip finely carved of antler with complex aso motifs concealing demon heads, the long grip of cane bound with plaited rattan. Though locally forged, the massive blade shows distinct Southeast Asian influence. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 88cm. Condition II

A SPANISH MILTARY CUPHILT RAPIER SWORD

Lot #362 (Sale Order 362 of 529)

A cavalry officer’s sword, the shallow cup with modified concave edges incised with line borders and attached to the pas d’ane with screws. The guard with central bead and long quillons terminating in button finials, the pommel of flattened spherical form with pierced baluster and flared base. The wooden grip retains its original complex copper wire wrap, with brass ferrules intact. The massive blade with long ricasso, flanked by a pair of narrow fullers and hollow ground central panel, developing into a flattened hexagon with yapered point, and retaining considerable original edge. Late 18th-early 19th century. Overall length107cm. Condition II

A SCOTTISH TARGE SHIELD

Lot #363 (Sale Order 363 of 529)

Of characteristic circular form, the work of a master. The wooden core bound in leather, the obverse elaborately embellished with brass mounts and complex geometrical brass studded motifs. The central brass boss fitted with a long, removable brass spike as is typical. 20th century. Diameter 51.5cm. Condition I

A RARE BUKHARA PICHAU DAGGER

Lot #364 (Sale Order 364 of 529)

With rhino grips and nielloed silver mounts, the ferrule set with turquoises. The single-edged blade with upturned tip and spine chiseled and pierced with a split-palmette, wrought of fine Persian black wootz in a rare double ladder pattern on the left side and a double tumbling or zigzag ladder on the right. 18th-19th century. Well worn, substantial losses to silver. Overall length 21cm. Condition IV

A NAGA HEADHUNTER DAO SWORD

Lot #365 (Sale Order 365 of 529)

Kachin work, the hilt with applied bone pommel, the grip wrapped with braided and lacquered rattan with brass ferrule. The stout, chisel-edged blade with characteristic flared tip, with layer-forged construction visible near the cutting edge. In its carved wooden scabbard with rattan bindings. Late 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 81 cm. Condition II

A QING DYNASTY CHINESE TROUSSE

Lot #366 (Sale Order 366 of 529)

Mounted in finely embossed and engraved silver involving demons and lions amongst foliage, and lavishly embellished with 50 coral and turquoise cabochons. The knife grips of horn, the steel blade with paired fullers, the bone chop sticks with silver finials, the case of teak. Late 19th - early 20th century. Minor worming to grips. Overall length 33.6cm. Condition III

AN AFGHAN LOHAR FOLDING AXE

Lot #367 (Sale Order 367 of 529)

The forged steel head decorated and profiled, the brass haft with filework, terminating in a handle with bone grips. 19th- 20th century. Light wear overall. The folding lohar was easily concealed yet quickly flicked open at need. It saw sustained use against British mounted units during the Afghan Wars. Overall length 30 cm. Condition II

A ZAND ERA PERSIAN SHAMSHIR

Lot #368 (Sale Order 368 of 529)

A massive example, with hardwood grips and steel pommel, the guard wrought of wootz steel. The massive blade long, heavy and shallowly curved, with traces of wootz pattern visible. In its wooden scabbard with remains of leather covering and suspension bands intact. Mid-18th century. As found. Overall length 98cm. Condition III

A FINE PAIR OF OTTOMAN KUBUR FLINTLOCK PISTOLS

Lot #369 (Sale Order 369 of 529)

Massive pistols, entirely covered in deeply embossed and engraved silver mounts, the wrists bound with braided silver wire. The quality locks profiled, the octagonal barrels with inlaid silver panels at the breech. Mid-18th century. Very light wear. Overall length 51 cm. Condition II

A CAUCASIAN NAGAIKA RIDING CROP

Lot #370 (Sale Order 370 of 529)

The wooden haft mounted in finely engraved and nielloed silver, with characteristic spiral strap. The plaited rawhide tress with original lash intact. Mid-19th century. Length of haft 46.5 cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #371 (Sale Order 371 of 529)

The waisted walrus grip of characteristic form, the curved, double-edged blade forged of fine Persian black wootz steel with raised central ridge and armor-piercing tip. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with silver mounts. First half of the 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 39.3cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN PATA GAUNTLET SWORD

Lot #372 (Sale Order 372 of 529)

The steel gauntlet with applied scalloped border, embossed wrist and central ridge. The broad, doubled edged blade with profiled seating processes. Beginning of the 19th century. Brown rusted overall, some nicks. Overall length 119.5cm. Condition IV

A RARE PARANG NABOR SWORD

Lot #373 (Sale Order 373 of 529)

Made in Kalimantan, the characteristic guarded hilt elaborately wrought of silver with horn grip, the blade well-forged, expanding toward the tip, with fuller to either side and sloping back edge. First half of the 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 59.5 cm. Condition II

A RARE CIRCASSIAN KINDJAL DAGGER

Lot #374 (Sale Order 374 of 529)

The grip carved of a single section of walrus with engraved and nielloed silver bosses. The well-wrought, parallel-edged blade with tapering point, struck with a maker’s mark on either side. The worn silk velvet -covered wooden scabbard with large engraved and nielloed mounts decorated in characteristic Circassian motifs. Early 19th century. Overall length 32.2cm. Condition II

A CHINESE GUANDAO POLEARM

Lot #375 (Sale Order 375 of 529)

Qing Dynasty, the handforged steel blade of characteristic form, with cusped spine and hardened edge, the gilded bronze socket wrought as a fully-modelled dragon’s head, the socket with molded rings. On its tapered teak haft. Mid-19th century. Light wear, gilding worn. Overall length 182.7 cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN FAKIR’S CRUTCH

Lot #376 (Sale Order 376 of 529)

Typical of the supports affected by mendicants who were often seated for long periods, likewise useful as a mace and musket-rest. Forged entirely of steel with inlaid silver embellishments, the grip terminating in a lion’s head, the haft contains a long, quadrangular thrusting blade. Latter19th century. Patinated overall. Overall length 59.6cm. Condition II

A SUDANESE KASKARA BROADSWORD

Lot #377 (Sale Order 377 of 529)

The grip and pommel covered in white crocodile with woven tassel intact. Steel guard, massive straight, double-edged blade with broad central fuller struck with crescent moon maker’s marks at the forte. In its leather scabbard with metal tip. Late 19th-early 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 107cm. Condition I

A DAGHESTAN HUNTING DAGGER

Lot #378 (Sale Order 378 of 529)

Wrought entirely of silver and finely engraved and nielloed overall with parcel gilding. The grip formed as a saber hilt with the pommel a fully-modeled hunting hound’s head with teeth bared. The robust, triple-fullered blade with bowie-style clipped tip. In its silver scabbard decorated en suite with the hilt, the finial in the form of a bird’s head. Early 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 27cm. Condition II

A RARE INDIAN BATTLEAXE

Lot #379 (Sale Order 379 of 529)

A form endemic to the Bhil people of Central India, the steel head forged with multiple points, the socket engraved and wrought with a pronounced flange. On its hardwood haft. 19th century .Minor wear throughout. Overall length 76.2cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN ANKUS

Lot #380 (Sale Order 380 of 529)

The well-forged and profiled hook and spike finial of characteristic form, silvered overall. The wooden haft expands toward the butt and is polychromed overall. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 147.4 cm. Condition III

A SCOTTISH HIGHLAND DIRK

Lot #381 (Sale Order 381 of 529)

A large example, with hardwood grip of characteristic form carved in basket weave motif overall, the pommel with a large faceted cairngorm quartz set in an engraved silver bezel. The broad, single-edged blade with false edge and profiled spine, marked LECKIE, GRAHAM & CO MAKERS GLASGOW. The leather-covered wooden scabbard mounted en suite with the hilt, with well-engraved silver mounts, its knife and fork set with quartzes en suite with the hilt, each with a spring-catch. Mid-19th century. Overall length 46.7cm. Condition I

AN OTTOMAN YATAGHAN SWORD

Lot #382 (Sale Order 382 of 529)

Of considerable length, the horn grips of T-form. The blade reveals areas of actively-patterned ribbon damascus steel, elaborately engraved and inlaid in silver on each side of the blade. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard. Well worn. Overall length 83cm. Condition III

AN ITALIAN DAGGER

Lot #383 (Sale Order 383 of 529)

Neapolitan work, the grip of alternating segments of light and dark horn with engraved silver spacers, ferrule and pommel. With balustered base and blade of hexagonal section, the broad forte finely chiseled with a dog on one side and scrolling vinework on the other. In its leather sheath lacking mounts. 18th century. 31.7cm overall length. Condition II

AN INDIAN SCISSOR KATAR DAGGER

Lot #384 (Sale Order 384 of 529)

Of characteristic form, the hilt and forte of the blade elaborately inlaid in gold. When the grips are compressed, the blade springs apart into two halves to reveal an inner, dramatically pattern-welded, blade. 20th century. Overall length 35.9cm. Condition I

AN OTTOMAN OFFICERS SABER

Lot #385 (Sale Order 385 of 529)

With rhino grips and silver guard, the blade lightly curved and multifullered. In its wooden scabbard with silver seam and mounts. Later vegetal engraving characteristic of Crete. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 90.5cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN BIDENT SPEARHEAD

Lot #386 (Sale Order 386 of 529)

Qajar Dynasty, the bifurcate blades springing from a triangular forte, each forged with flamboyant edges, the forte chiseled with a floral panel to either side. Socket of expanded form with rounded baluster base. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 60cm. Condition III

A QING DYNASTY CHINESE TROUSSE

Lot #387 (Sale Order 387 of 529)

The knife with polished teak grip, the well-forged blade possibly patterned. The chopsicks of bone, all contained in a green rayskin-covered wooden scabbard with brass mounts and bone tip. 19th century. Overall length 28cm. Condition III

A ZULU POWDERHORN

Lot #388 (Sale Order 388 of 529)

Well-carved of cow horn with panels of fine woven brass wirework. Latter 19th century. Good patina. Overall length 17cm. Condition III

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #389 (Sale Order 389 of 529)

A quality example with well-wrought steel head. On its hardwood haft with decorative mounts. 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 79.5cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN BICHAK DAGGER

Lot #390 (Sale Order 390 of 529)

The steel grip with gold inlay and gilded bolsters. The blade wrought of wootz displaying a delicate pattern and engraved with inscriptions. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with elegant silver mounts. 18th century. Well worn, grip pitted. Overall length 26cm. Condition IV

A SOUTH INDIAN AYDA KATTI SWORD

Lot #391 (Sale Order 391 of 529)

A rare example of characteristic form, with faceted hardwood grip terminating in a large, drop-shaped pommel, stepped at the periphery. The heavy brass bolster stepped and profiled, the massive blade with convex spine and concave edge. 18th century. Minor wear. Overall length 44cm. Condition II

A KURDISH KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #392 (Sale Order 392 of 529)

With characteristic horn grip and pattern-welded blade with silver inlays.20th century. Overall length 38cm. Condition II

AN AFGHAN CHOORA DAGGER

Lot #393 (Sale Order 393 of 529)

With characteristic hooked pommel and engraved bolsters with straight, tapering blade. In its engraved brass scabbard with woven sling. Late 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 32cm Condition II

A BURMESE DHA DAGGER

Lot #394 (Sale Order 394 of 529)

The silver-mounted hilt with bands of filigree and elephant grip. Well-forged, single-edged blade. In its filigreed silver-covered wooden sheath. Latter 19th century. Overall length 42 cm. Condition II

AN INDONESIAN TOMBAK SPEAR

Lot #395 (Sale Order 395 of 529)

The head handwrought with fullers, on its carved wooden haft with rattan bindings and carved wooden sheath. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 112.8cm. Condition IV

A RARE SCYTHIAN AKINAKES SWORD

Lot #396 (Sale Order 396 of 529)

The akinakes was made famous by the nomadic Scythians, adopted by the Persians and ultimately, the Greeks. Handwrought of iron with guard of lobate type and early ramshorn-type pommel, the straight, double blade terminating in a point. 5th-3rd century b.c.e. Excavated; grip scales lacking. Overall length 34 cm. Alexander the Great defeated the Scythians (or Saccae) at the Battle of Jaxartes in 329 b.c.e. Condition V

A PERSIAN SIPAR SIELD

Lot #397 (Sale Order 397 of 529)

Heavy and well-wrought of steel, engraved, rather than etched, over the entire surface with demons, anthropomorphized animals and the hero ’Ali. With brass bosses and border. 19th century. Worn. Diameter 43 cm. Condition II

A KURDISH KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #398 (Sale Order 398 of 529)

The grip of typical form, carved of a single large section of horn with silver coin bosses, the heavy blade lightly curved and double-edged, with central ridge. The silver scabbard elaborately embellished with beading and geometrical motifs. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 40cm. Condition III

A BONTOC KALINGA HEAD AXE

Lot #399 (Sale Order 399 of 529)

With forged steel head and long ferrule, with carved wooden haft. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 59cm. Condition III

A RUSSIAN KINDJAL DAGGER

Lot #400 (Sale Order 400 of 529)

Mounted entirely in finely engraved and nielloed silver and parcel gilding. The double-edged blade with single fuller. In its matching scabbard. First half of the 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 40.5cm. Condition II

AN ARAB KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #401 (Sale Order 401 of 529)

Hijazi type, mounted entirely in engraved silver. The blade broad, lightly curved and double-edged. Scabbard retains its elaborately-embroidered belt. 20th century. Overall length 44cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN FIRANGI SWORD

Lot #402 (Sale Order 402 of 529)

With finely-wrought steel hilt decorated with chiseling and pierced work, the straight, hollow ground single-edged blade with short back edge and retains much original sharpness. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. 17th-18th century. Worn. Overall length 93cm. Condition IV

A SUMATRAN SIKKIN SWORD

Lot #403 (Sale Order 403 of 529)

A rare example, of characteristic form with bifurcate hilt carved of a single section of horn incised overall with geometrical designs, with petaled ferrule and bolster and exceptionally long, single-edged, and multifullered blade. First half of the 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 90.5cm. Condition III

A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL SWORD

Lot #404 (Sale Order 404 of 529)

A large example, with wooden grips and brass bosses. The robust, double-edged blade brightly plated, tapering at the tip, wrought with a single offset central fuller and etched with complex vinework motifs together with an arm holding a sword, likely of Armenian origin. 20th century. Wear to plating. Overall length 64cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN OFFICERS SABER

Lot #405 (Sale Order 405 of 529)

With rhino grips and brass guard, the blade lightly curved and multifullered. In its wooden scabbard with brass seam and mounts. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 95.8cm. Condition III

AN AFGHAN SIPAR SHIELD

Lot #406 (Sale Order 406 of 529)

Lightly-domed and composed of thick cording woven onto a metallic weft in yellow with prominent geometrical designs in blue, with iron rim, four bosses and a large circular reinforcing plate to observe and reverse. First half of the 19th century. Worn. Diameter 35cm. Condition III

A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL DAGGER

Lot #407 (Sale Order 407 of 529)

An earlier example, the grips of horn, the mounts of engraved and nielloed silver. The robust, double-edged blade with single-offset fullers and acute tip. In its wooden scabbard covered entirely in elaborately engraved and nielloed silver involving flowering vinework. Early 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 51.4cm. Condition III

A SUDANESE DAGGER

Lot #408 (Sale Order 408 of 529)

The polished bone grip with flared and pommel and bolsters, the curved, double-edged blade etched overall with Arabic calligraphy. In its sheath wrapped in linen inscribed with calligraphy. Late 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 32.4cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN PATA GAUNTLET SWORD

Lot #409 (Sale Order 409 of 529)

The steel gauntlet with applied scalloped border, embossed wrist and ridges. The broad, doubled edged blade with central fullers. Beginning of the 19th century. Brown rusted overall, some nicks. Overall length 116.4cm. Condition IV

A SAMOAN WARCLUB

Lot #410 (Sale Order 410 of 529)

Carved of hardwood in typical form, and well-incised with characteristic motifs retaining much lime inlay. Early 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 78.4cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN BATTLEAXE

Lot #411 (Sale Order 411 of 529)

Qajar Dynasty, the crescent-form head lavishly chiseled with vegetal motifs and remains of inlaid with silver on each side. The haft with elongated topspike and fine and unusual fretted peen. Mid 19th century. Worn. Overall length 80cm. Condition II

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #412 (Sale Order 412 of 529)

Of considerable age, with heirloom steel battleaxe head and hardwood haft with finely-embellished silver mounts. 18th-19th century. Well worn. Overall length 94cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #413 (Sale Order 413 of 529)

The steel hilt and blade elaborately chiseled overall with animals amongst foliage. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 34cm. Condition III

A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL SHORTSWORD

Lot #414 (Sale Order 414 of 529)

An exceptionally large example, Circassian or Chechen work, the grip carved of a single section of horn, and secured by two engraved silver bosses to the massive blade, forged with a pronounced central ridge, and tapering continuously to the point. Retains most original edge. Edge nicked. First half of the 19th century. Overall length 62.3 cm Condition III

AN AFGHAN CHOORA DAGGER

Lot #415 (Sale Order 415 of 529)

With elephant grips and engraved brass bolsters. The well-forged blade with raised, chamfered edge. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 36cm. Condition III

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #416 (Sale Order 416 of 529)

Of considerable age, with heirloom steel battleaxe head and hardwood haft. 18th-19th century. Well worn. Overall length 83cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN KAMA DAGGER

Lot #417 (Sale Order 417 of 529)

Of characteristic form, the grip carved of a single section of walrus. The straight, continuously-tapering blade with double fullers. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with silver mounts. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 53cm. Condition III

AN ARAB KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #418 (Sale Order 418 of 529)

Meccan style, the hilt and scabbard of finely embossed and engraved silver with filigreed bands. The broad, double-edged blade with central rib. 20th century. Overall length 27cm. Condition II

A GERMAN SA POCKET KNIFE

Lot #419 (Sale Order 419 of 529)

Steel, engraved ALLES FUR DEUTSCHLAND on one die, with the SA logo on the other, with two blades, one struck G. FELIX GLORIAWERK SOLINGEN. Second quarter of the 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 14.2cm. Condition IV

AN OTTOMAN-STYLE SABER FOR A CHILD

Lot #420 (Sale Order 420 of 529)

With ebony grips and decorated, silvered mounts. The blade etched GENERAL JOSE DE SAN MARTIN. First half of the 20th century. Light wear. Jose de San Martin (1778-1850) was a noted Argentine leader in the struggle for South American independence. Swords of this type, which duplicate the Ottoman saber he carried in battle, were presented to boys who showed military promise. Overall length 59.4cm. Condition II

AN ARAB KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #421 (Sale Order 421 of 529)

Hijazi type, with pommel of characteristic form, with engraved metal mounts. The blade broad, lightly curved and double-edged. Early 20th century. Overall length 60cm. Condition II

A MORO KRIS SWORD

Lot #422 (Sale Order 422 of 529)

Hilted entirely in gilded copper, with well-wrought kakatua-form pommel and decorated bands with alternating filigree and okkir motifs. The multi-waved blade with baca bacas intact. In its silvered scabbard with carved wooden locket and pierced and gilt mounts en suite with the hilt. Mid- 20th century. Locket with substantial loss. Overall length 67cm. Condition III

A CHINESE DAGGER

Lot #423 (Sale Order 423 of 529)

with polished horn grip and tapering steel blade. In its green rayskin-covered wooden scabbard with brass mounts. Latter 19th century. Overall length 25cm. Condition III

A RARE OTTOMAN HANCER DAGGER

Lot #424 (Sale Order 424 of 529)

A very rare, early type with characteristic waisted and fluted elephant grip, the broad, lightly-curved and double-edged blade of lenticular section, forged of Istanbul Beyaz, or Istanbul White wootz damascus steel. Mid-17th century. A number of daggers of this highly-identifiable type were captured in 1683 when the Ottomans were routed at the Siege of Vienna. Overall length 30.5cm. Condition II

A MOROCCAN DIR’A SHIELD

Lot #425 (Sale Order 425 of 529)

Of leather in two sections, elaborately stamped and pierced. Losses, leather friable, grip replaced. Overall height 75cm. First half of the 20th century. Condition IV

A RARE SCYTHIAN AKINAKES SWORD

Lot #426 (Sale Order 426 of 529)

The akinakes was made famous by the nomadic Scythians, adopted by the Persians and ultimately, the Greeks. Handwrought of iron with guard of lobate type with rare spiral chiseled motifs representing ram’s horns and signifying potency, and T-form pommel, the double-edged, tapering blade terminating in a point. 5th-3rd century b.c.e. Excavated; grip scales lacking. Overall length 44cm. Alexander the Great defeated the Scythians (or Saccae) at the Battle of Jaxartes in 329 b.c.e. Condition V

A BONTOC KALINGA HEAD AXE

Lot #427 (Sale Order 427 of 529)

With forged steel head and ferrule, on its hardwood haft. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 43cm. Condition III

A GERMAN HIRSCHFANGER HUNTING SWORD

Lot #428 (Sale Order 428 of 529)

An elaborate example with brass mounts in rococo style worked in relief, with antler grips. The broad, straight blade with substantial back edge etched in gilded panels at the right forte, G.H. KOHL, SCHWERDTFEGER and at the left forte, IN STUTTGART together with stands of arms and a wild boar, with remains of bluing and gilding. In its leather scabbard with heavily gilded brass mounts en suite with the hilt, the locket struck, KOHL STUTTGART. The antler-gripped by-knife a working-life replacement. Late 18th-early 19th century. Overall length 71cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN ZIRAH BOUK DAGGER

Lot #429 (Sale Order 429 of 529)

Of classic form, with staghorn grips and steel tangbands and bolsters. The broad, recurved blade handforged, with heavy armor-piercing tip. 18th century. Worn. Overall length 36cm. Condition III

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #430 (Sale Order 430 of 529)

With elaborately-modeled bronze head. On its long hardwood haft. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 92cm. Condition III

AN ARAB KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #431 (Sale Order 431 of 529)

Meccan style, the hilt and scabbard wrought entirely of embossed and engraved silver with applied filigreed bands. and engraved silver, the broad, double-edged blade with central rib. Mid-20th century. Overall length 34cm. Condition II

A COLT M1849 POCKET PISTOL

Lot #432 (Sale Order 432 of 529)

A .31 caliber 6-shot cap & ball revolver with 5” octagonal barrel. All visible serial numbers matching, 279840, placing it in production year 1865. Barrel marked, ADDRESS COL SAML COLT NEW YORK US AMERICA. The cylinder with complete engraved stage coach scene and COLTS PATENT No 9840. Brass back strap and trigger guard retaining small amount of silver plating. Most original varnish remaining on grips, one with minor chip, and approximately half original blued finish. Datable 1865. Some wear. Overall length 25cm. Condition III

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #433 (Sale Order 433 of 529)

An earlier and unusually large example, with elaborately crested pommel, ferrule and scabbard, the obverse wrought entirely of silver and engraved overall and set with a blue gem in the grip, with curved, single-edged blade. Mid-19th century. Overall length 45.9cm. Condition IV

A RARE DAGHESTAN KINDJAL

Lot #434 (Sale Order 434 of 529)

An elegant, restrained example exhibiting superior workmanship, likely made for a Murid serving under Shamyl during the Caucasian Wars (1817-1859.) The dark horn grip with steel bosses, the long, finely-forged blade with characteristic offset fuller and tapering tip, retaining most original blued finish to blade, with lengthy inscription to the center. In its leather-covered scabbard with horn mounts, retaining its pair of horn-handled by-knives. First half of the 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 48.6cm. Condition II

A PAIR OF OTTOMAN DERVISHES AXES

Lot #435 (Sale Order 435 of 529)

Of brass, with crescent heads and turned terminals, on their brass hafts with knob finials. 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 46cm. Condition III

A TIBETAN DAGGER

Lot #436 (Sale Order 436 of 529)

A large example of earlier date, with hourglass grip composed of two slabs of horn, the obverse light, the reverse dark. The elegant mounts of steel, with applied copper and brass details, the wooden scabbard mounted en suite, with rayskin covering. The massive blade wrought of well-known Tibetan “hairpin” layering. 18th century or earlier. Light wear. Overall length 41 cm. Condition II

A RARE SCYTHIAN AKINAKES SWORD

Lot #437 (Sale Order 437 of 529)

The akinakes was made famous by the nomadic Scythians, adopted by the Persians and ultimately, the Greeks. Handwrought of iron with guard of lobate type and early ramshorn-type pommel, the straight, double blade terminating in a point. 5th-3rd century b.c.e. Excavated; grip scales lacking. Overall length 43cm. Alexander the Great defeated the Scythians (or Saccae) at the Battle of Jaxartes in 329 b.c.e. Condition V

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #438 (Sale Order 438 of 529)

A fine example, the elaborately crested pommel, ferrule and scabbard obverse wrought entirely of silver and engraved overall, with curved, single-edged blade struck with a maker’s mark at the left forte. Early 20th century. Overall length 40cm. Condition II

A TIMORESE SLINGSHOT GRIP

Lot #439 (Sale Order 439 of 529)

Carved of a section of antler with incised geometrical motifs overall.20th century. Worn. Overall length 16cm. Condition III

A PRESENTATION ARABIAN SWORD & DAGGER SET

Lot #440 (Sale Order 440 of 529)

Each of characteristic form, mounts embellished and gilt, blades highly polished. With woven suspension cord in fitted, velvet-lined case. 20th century. Case scuffed. Overall length 98cm. Condition II

A VICTORIAN-ERA BARBUTE HELMET

Lot #441 (Sale Order 441 of 529)

Well-wrought of steel, with peaked skull and nasal, with rolled rim. Retains its mail camail. Latter 19th century. Areas of rust. Overall height 26.8cm excluding camail. Condition III

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #442 (Sale Order 442 of 529)

With steel head. On its long hardwood haft. 19th-20th century. Worn. Overall length 90.5cm. Condition III

A BURMESE DHA SWORD

Lot #443 (Sale Order 443 of 529)

A massive example, the two-handed wooden grip with filigreed silver ferrule. The older blade well-forged and quite thick at the base of the spine, single-edged and expanding continuously to the tip, with maker’s stamp struck at the forte. In its filigreed silver-mounted wooden sheath. Mid-19th century. Well worn. Overall length 90.1 cm. Condition IV

AN OMANI CHILDS KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #444 (Sale Order 444 of 529)

Of typical form, mounted entirely in filigreed silver. The curved, double-edged blade with central rib, wooden scabbard covered entirely in filigreed silver en suite with the hilt. The embroidered belt intact. Second half of the 19th century. Overall length of dagger 23 cm. Condition I

A RARE MAASAI SHIELD

Lot #445 (Sale Order 445 of 529)

A large example of characteristic form, made of hide laced to a central wooden post with integral grip, the edges bound to stripped branches and hammered-iron rods with tightly-coiled hide. The obverse painted in geometrical patterns using organic pigments. Early 20th century. Overall length 91cm. Condition III

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #446 (Sale Order 446 of 529)

A quality example with well-wrought steel head. On its characteristically long hardwood haft. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 78.8cm. Condition III

AN EASTERN EUROPEAN HALBERD HEAD

Lot #447 (Sale Order 447 of 529)

Likely a Croatian interpretation of the voulge, with robust, offset socket, struck with sickle marks throughout together with series of points, and a pair of maker’s marks reading, AH(?) together with a smaller mark, the lower edge scalloped, with chisel edge retaining much original sharpness. 17th century. Obverse pitted, reverse corroded. 60.5cm Condition IV

AN INDIAN TULWAR SWORD

Lot #448 (Sale Order 448 of 529)

The hilt with disk pommel elaborately inlaid overall in silver vinework, the handforged deeply-curved, single-edged blade with chiseled panel at either side of the forte. 20th century. Overall length 83cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN SIPAR SHIELD

Lot #449 (Sale Order 449 of 529)

forged entirely of steel with applied profiled edge, four matching bosses profiled en suite, the surface with silver inlaid geometrical and floral designs with gold flower to the center. 19th century. As found. Diameter 36cm. Condition V

A DAYAK SUMPITAN BLOWGUN

Lot #450 (Sale Order 450 of 529)

The characteristic wooden haft hollowed for darts, a spearhead lashed to the end with rattan as is typical. With its wooden sheath. 20th century. Overall length 200.3cm. Condition II

AN IRAQI DAGGER

Lot #451 (Sale Order 451 of 529)

Of characteristic Marsh Arab form, with well-carved horn grip, the curved, handforged blade with central ridge. Latter 19th century. Overall length 35.5cm. Condition II

A TIBETAN DAGGER

Lot #452 (Sale Order 452 of 529)

Of characteristic form, with embossed and engraved mounts and grooved, single-edged blade. 20th century. Overall length 22.5cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN ARMOR SET

Lot #453 (Sale Order 453 of 529)

Late Qajar-era, comprising a helmet with mail, shield and pair of battleaxes, all elaborately etched en suite with kings and heroes on a foliate ground. Beginning of the 20th century. Light wear. Diameter of shield 48cm. Condition III

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #454 (Sale Order 454 of 529)

With steel head. On its long hardwood haft. 19th-20th century. Worn. Overall length 89.4cm. Condition III

A TUAREG SPEARHEAD

Lot #455 (Sale Order 455 of 529)

Handwrought of steel, with central ridge and characteristic profiled flange to socket. 19th-20th century. As found. Overall length 53.6cm. Condition V

A SPANISH ARMOR SET

Lot #456 (Sale Order 456 of 529)

Comprising a handwrought morion helmet and breastplate with raised central ridge, etched en suite with flowering vinework and heroic motifs. First half of the 20th century. Light wear. Height of breastplate 47.3cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN BATTLEAXE

Lot #457 (Sale Order 457 of 529)

The steel crescent-form head and haft etched with traces of silver inlay overall. 19th century. Overall length 60cm. As found. Condition V

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #458 (Sale Order 458 of 529)

A massive example, the wooden grip with pierced and figured mounts. Curved blade. In its matching scabbard. 20th century. Overall length 38.5cm. Condition II

A DAYAK MANDAU HEADHUNTER SWORD

Lot #459 (Sale Order 459 of 529)

The hardwood grip well carved with aso motifs, with woven rattan gripwrap. The hardwood scabbard carved and bound with rattan. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. Mid-20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 66cm. Condition III

A SWISS HALBERD

Lot #460 (Sale Order 460 of 529)

A rare example, the crescent blade and hook with characteristic profiling, and long quadrangular spike expanding at the socket, struck with a maker’s mark and clusters of piercings. The head retained to the original square-section oak haft by four inletted straps, two integral to the head. Second half of the 16th century. Period repair to one strap, haft with slight warp. Overall length 248cm. Condition II

AN EAST AFRICAN SWORD

Lot #461 (Sale Order 461 of 529)

Possibly Hausa, the grip wrapped entirely in woven leather with tang projecting through the pommel. Long, double-edged blade of complex section with incised lines. Sheath of tooled leather. Mid-20th century. 90.2cm overall length. Condition II

A VICTORIAN-ERA TEMPLARS HELMET

Lot #462 (Sale Order 462 of 529)

Well-wrought of steel, with flat skull and cruciform nasal. Latter 19th century. Areas of rust. Overall height 22cm. Condition III

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #463 (Sale Order 463 of 529)

A massive example, the wooden grip with pierced and figured mounts. Curved blade. In its matching scabbard with woven suspension cord. 20th century. Overall length 44cm. Condition II

A TUAREG TAKOUBA SWORD

Lot #464 (Sale Order 464 of 529)

A characteristic example with cruciform hilt covered in leather and conical pommel. The straight, double-edged blade tapering continuously to the rounded tip. In its leather scabbard with brass fittings. Mid-20th century. Losses to leather. Overall length 90.8cm. Condition IV

A SULAWESI KRIS SWORD

Lot #465 (Sale Order 465 of 529)

Of characteristic Bugis form, the grip and scabbard carved of exotic hardwood with good patina. With brass mendak, the broad, straight blade showing an old and active damask. Mid-19th century. Age checking to grip. Overall length 47.5cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN SHAMSHIR SHIKARGAR SWORD

Lot #466 (Sale Order 466 of 529)

A hunting weapon, the iron hilt with rolled pommel and chiseled overall, the curved, single-edged blade with engraved panels of animals. Late 19th century. Overall length 68cm. Condition IV

AN INDIAN TULWAR SWORD

Lot #467 (Sale Order 467 of 529)

The characteristic hilt with disk pommel, the lightly-curved single-edged blade struck with three flowers at the forte. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 89.7cm. Condition IV

A RARE DAYAK SPEAR

Lot #468 (Sale Order 468 of 529)

Likely Banjar work, the head of characteristic form but showing pattern-welded construction. With turned bronze ferrule on ironwood haft. Late 19th-early20th century. Light wear. Overall length 162cm. Condition III

AN ALGERIAN FLYSSA DAGGER

Lot #469 (Sale Order 469 of 529)

Of classic form, the engraved brass hilt with steel ferrule and single-edged blade engraved and inlaid with brass panels and armor-piercing tip. In its carved wooden scabbard with iron mounts. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 42.4 cm. Condition III

A MODEL REVOLUTIONARY WAR MORTAR

Lot #470 (Sale Order 470 of 529)

Chromed, on its cast iron base with a plaque, LAKE GEORGE N.Y. Mid-20th century. Worn. Length 8.5cm. Condition IV

A VICTORIAN-ERA SALLET HELMET

Lot #471 (Sale Order 471 of 529)

An excellent representation of the characteristic German form, with domed skull and flared rim, steel studded border and roped edge. Late 19th century. Minor wear. Overall height 23.9cm Condition II

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #472 (Sale Order 472 of 529)

The polished steel head with inscriptions commemorating the Hungarian Uprising of 1848 . On its black-lacquered haft with polished mounts. Early 20th century. Worn. Overall length 62cm. Condition III

AN IGOROT FIGHTING SPEARHEAD

Lot #473 (Sale Order 473 of 529)

Handwrought, of tapering form bound to the reduced haft with plaited rattan. 19th century. As found. Overall length 70cm. Condition V

A QING DYNASTY DAGGER

Lot #474 (Sale Order 474 of 529)

The polished bone grips with geometrical borders, and incised with the name of a Southern Chinese courier, and dated in the third year of the Guangxu Emperor, Qing Dynasty (1878 c.e.) With broad, leaf-shaped blade grooved in the center. Dated 1878. Overall length 28.5 cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK KUBUR PISTOL

Lot #475 (Sale Order 475 of 529)

The hardwood stock with silver wire inlay and brass mounts. With imported European barrel and lock. Early 19th century. Worn. Overall length 45cm. Condition IV

AN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN KINDJAL DAGGER

Lot #476 (Sale Order 476 of 529)

The horn grips with profiled pommel, mounted in silver. The robust broad blade od characteristic form. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with silver mounts, the reverse struck with a makers mark of a bear and the Cyrillic letter B. Late 19th century. Overall length 40.7cm. Condition II

A VICTORIAN-ERA KETTLE HELMET

Lot #477 (Sale Order 477 of 529)

A faithful representation of the Burgundian helmet which was popular throughout Europe in the 15th century. Well-wrought of steel, with domed skull and brim with rolled rim. Latter 19th century. Areas of rust. Overall height 25cm. Condition III

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #478 (Sale Order 478 of 529)

An older example, the massive steel head with spike peen, and engraved with the owner’s initials. On its characteristically long hardwood haft with iron nailhead decoration. 18th-19th century. Well worn. Overall length 81.7cm. Condition III

A CAUCASIAN CHILD’S KINDJAL DAGGER

Lot #479 (Sale Order 479 of 529)

Wrought entirely of engraved and nielloed silver, with steel blade and suspension plaque. Hallmarked. Early 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 18.3cm. Condition II

A CASED ARAB PRESENTATION SWORD

Lot #480 (Sale Order 480 of 529)

of characteristic form, mounts embellished and gilt, with the Daudi Arabian crest, blade highly polished and etched. With woven suspension cord in fitted, velvet-lined case. 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 99cm. Condition II

A CAUCASIAN CHILD’S KINDJAL DAGGER

Lot #481 (Sale Order 481 of 529)

Mounts and blade of steel with inlaid silver decoration overall. 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 15.7cm. Condition II

AN ALGERIAN NIMCHA DAGGER

Lot #482 (Sale Order 482 of 529)

The wooden mounts elaborately inlaid and set with brass bands. With characteristic scrolled and hooked pommel and recurved guard. The curved blade with engraved motifs. 20th century. Minor losses. Overall length 58.7cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN-ERA CASQUE HELMET

Lot #483 (Sale Order 483 of 529)

Well-wrought of steel, with conical skull and neckguard, with rolled rim. Latter 19th century. Areas of rust. Overall height 29cm. Condition III

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #484 (Sale Order 484 of 529)

An older example, the massive steel head with hooked peen. On its characteristically long hardwood haft. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 90.4cm. Condition III

A TIBETAN DAGGER

Lot #485 (Sale Order 485 of 529)

The grip and scabbard finely embossed and engraved in characteristic motifs, the straight, single-edged blade with two narrow grooves. First half of the 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 45.5cm. Condition II

A MEDITERRANEAN DAGGER

Lot #486 (Sale Order 486 of 529)

Likely Neapolitan work, the fluted with brass ferrule and pommel. With balustered base and blade of hexagonal section, the blade finely chiseled. In its brass-mounted leather sheath. 18th century. Overall length 27.5cm. Condition II

A WOMANS BADEK DAGGER

Lot #487 (Sale Order 487 of 529)

Mounted in figured wood with silver mounts, the layered blade handforged. Designed to concealed on the person in the event of attack. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 15cm. Condition III

A CONGOLESE SWORD

Lot #488 (Sale Order 488 of 529)

Luba People, of characteristic form with wooden grip and steel blade. 20th century. Overall length 45.1cm. Condition IV50

A VICTORIAN-ERA VISORED HELMET

Lot #489 (Sale Order 489 of 529)

Well-wrought of steel, with peaked skull and elaborate border, with rolled rim. Latter 19th century. Dents, areas of rust. Overall height 25.7cm. Condition III

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #490 (Sale Order 490 of 529)

An older example, the massive head with spike peen. On its characteristically long hardwood haft. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 87.2cm. Condition III

A PUUKKO KNIFE

Lot #491 (Sale Order 491 of 529)

Finnish made, the antler grip decorated. Characteristic steel blade. In its leather sheath with fur panel. Mid-20th century. Worn. Overall length 28cm. Condition III.

A VICTORIAN-ERA CRESTED HELMET

Lot #492 (Sale Order 492 of 529)

Well-wrought of steel, with peaked skull, studded border and rolled rim. Latter 19th century. Dents, areas of rust. Overall height 25.7cm. Condition III

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #493 (Sale Order 493 of 529)

With steel head. On its long hardwood haft. 19th-20th century. Worn, head loose. Overall length 69cm. Condition III

A HUNGARIAN FOKOS AXE

Lot #494 (Sale Order 494 of 529)

An older example, the massive steel head with hammer peen. On its characteristically long brass haft with applied Hungarian crest and inscription commemoration the Szent Laszlo Infantry Division. 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 80cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN-ERA CORINTHIAN HELMET

Lot #495 (Sale Order 495 of 529)

Well-wrought of steel, with characteristic cheek and neckplates. Lining intact. Latter 19th century. Light wear. Overall height 21cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN TULWAR SWORD

Lot #496 (Sale Order 496 of 529)

The hilt with disk pommel and knucklebow inlaid overall in silver vinework, the handforged, single-edged blade handwrought with indications of wootz construction. In its associated scabbard. 18th century. Well worn. Overall length 97cm. Condition IV

A PAIR OF ARMOR GAUNTLETS

Lot #497 (Sale Order 497 of 529)

The pointed cuffs with rolled borders. Fingers intact. First half of the 20th century. For display only. Parts of one thumb lacking. Overall length 33cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN DRESS DAGGER

Lot #498 (Sale Order 498 of 529)

Filigreed hilt and scabbard set with glass gems overall, the reverse with engraved floral motifs. The blade lightly-curved and double edged, with copper inlay to the forte at either side. Latter 19th century. Minor wear, tip lacking. Overall length 15.8cm. Condition IV

A MORROCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #499 (Sale Order 499 of 529)

A rare example, displaying quality, the silver hilt engraved overall and set with stone and gold panels, the straight, double-edged blade struck at the forte with a Moroccan star. Late 19th-early 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 40.5cm. Condition II

A HADENDOA DAGGER

Lot #500 (Sale Order 500 of 529)

The grip well-carved of hardwood, with straight, double-edged blade. In its tooled leather sheath. 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 31cm. Condition III

A SYRIAN DAGGER

Lot #501 (Sale Order 501 of 529)

Of characteristic form with embellished mounts, the blade curved and engraved. First half of the 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 31cm. Condition II

AN ARAB KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #502 (Sale Order 502 of 529)

The broad blade with central ridge. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with applied decorations. 20th century. Overall length 34.7cm. Condition II

A MILITARY KUKRIE KNIFE

Lot #503 (Sale Order 503 of 529)

A large example with wooden grip, the thick, sharp blade with characteristic choil at the forte. In its leather- covered wooden scabbard with brass chape, by-knife, and sharpening steel. 20th century. Overall length 46cm. Condition II

A SWEDISH PEN KNIFE

Lot #504 (Sale Order 504 of 529)

The grip composed of horn and bone, with steel single-edged blade. In its leather sheath. 18th-19th century. Overall length 13.6 cm. Condition II

A TUAREG DAGGER

Lot #505 (Sale Order 505 of 529)

The wooden grip with silver inlays, mounted with a koumiyya blade. 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 35.6cm. Condition II

A CHINESE HALBERD HEAD

Lot #506 (Sale Order 506 of 529)

Qing Dynasty, well wrought of steel, the broad, crescent-form head perpendicular to the expanded socket. First half of the 19th century. As found. Overall length 31 cm. Condition V

A MOROCCAN PRIMING FLASK

Lot #507 (Sale Order 507 of 529)

Curved, with captured cap, filigreed overall. 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 13.9cm. Condition III

AN ARAB KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #508 (Sale Order 508 of 529)

With inlaid horn grip and broad blade with central ridge. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with filigreed silver chape. Retains its embroidered belt. 20th century. Overall length 34.5cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN DAGGER

Lot #509 (Sale Order 509 of 529)

Wrought entirely of steel with curved, single-edged blade. Early 20th century. Overall length 39cm. Condition IV

A TOLEDO DAGGER

Lot #510 (Sale Order 510 of 529)

With gilded and enameled mounts and blade. Mid-20th century. Worn. Overall length 37.8cm. Condition III

A MODEL COEHORN MORTAR

Lot #511 (Sale Order 511 of 529)

Of considerable workmanship, the cannon cast with wood and metal mounts. First half of the 20th century. Light wear. Height 14.5cm. Condition II

A PAPUA NEW GUINEA AXE AND A TRIBAL AXE

Lot #512 (Sale Order 512 of 529)

The PNG axe of characteristic form, with flint blade and textile wrapped haft, and another similar. The first early 20th century. Overall length 49.3cm. Worn. Condition III

AN INDONESIAN KRIS

Lot #513 (Sale Order 513 of 529)

With wooden mounts and waved steel blade. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 39cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN-ERA CABASSET HELMET

Lot #514 (Sale Order 514 of 529)

An excellent rendering of the European helmet popular throughout the 17th century, wrought entirely of steel with faceted skull and roped border to brim. Overall height 22.5cm. Light wear, areas of rust. Condition II

AN ARTS & CRAFTS ERA SHIELD

Lot #515 (Sale Order 515 of 529)

Of hammered copper and brass. Early 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 61.3cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN-ERA CRESTED CABASSET HELMET

Lot #516 (Sale Order 516 of 529)

An excellent rendering of the European helmet popular throughout the 17th century, wrought entirely of steel with brass studs, closely based on examples shown in Jacob de Gheyn’s 1607 Wapenhandelingh. Overall height 23.3cm. Light wear, areas of rust. Condition II

A CONTINENTAL SWORDCANE

Lot #517 (Sale Order 517 of 529)

Carved of wood with eagle head grip and silver coin applied to shaft. With straight, tricorn blade. Early 20th century. Worn, shaft cracked. Overall length 79cm. Condition III

A DECORATIVE PERSIAN KULA KHUD HELMET

Lot #518 (Sale Order 518 of 529)

With etched motifs and mail camail. 20th century. Light wear. Height 41cm. Condition III

A DECORATIVE DAYAK MANDAU SWORD

Lot #519 (Sale Order 519 of 529)

With carved wooden handle and sheath, steel blade. 20th century. Light wear, rear sheath lacking. Overall length 68.5cm. Condition IV

A VICTORIAN-ERA KETTLE HELMET

Lot #520 (Sale Order 520 of 529)

Well-wrought of gilded brass, with embossed skull and flared brim, with lyre-shaped finial. Latter 19th century. Minor dents and rubs. Overall height 27.8cm. Condition IV

A DECORATIVE SYRIAN DAGGER

Lot #521 (Sale Order 521 of 529)

With mounts and blade of metal set with glass gems. 20th century. Overall length 33.5cm. Condition II

A VICTORIAN-ERA BASCINET HELMET

Lot #522 (Sale Order 522 of 529)

Well-wrought of steel, with peaked skull, brass studded border and rolled rim. Latter 19th century. Dents, areas of rust. Overall height 34.2cm. Condition III

A PAIR OF INDIAN STIRRUPS

Lot #523 (Sale Order 523 of 529)

Of characteristic form, cast in brass. 19th-20th century. Worn. Overall height 11cm. Condition IV

A VICTORIAN-ERA BEOETIAN HELMET

Lot #524 (Sale Order 524 of 529)

An excellent interpretation of the Classical Beoetian form, the domed skull with plume holder, and flared brim and neckguard, with rolled edges throughout. Late 19th century. Minor wear. Overall height 26.7cm. Condition II 150

A PAIR OF INDIAN MILITARY STIRRUPS

Lot #525 (Sale Order 525 of 529)

Curvilineal form with open tread. 20th century. Height 15cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN-ERA NORMAN HELMET

Lot #526 (Sale Order 526 of 529)

An excellent interpretation of the type, the peaked skull with brass bands and studs, and rolled edges throughout. Late 19th century. Areas of rust. Overall height 22.5cm. Condition IV

A PAIR OF INDIAN STIRRUPS

Lot #527 (Sale Order 527 of 529)

Of characteristic form, cast in brass. 19th-20th century. Worn. Overall height 11cm. Condition IV

A VICTORIAN-ERA BASCINET HELMET

Lot #528 (Sale Order 528 of 529)

Well-wrought of steel, with peaked skull, studded border and rolled rim. Latter 19th century. Dents, areas of rust. Overall height 33cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN-ERA PERSIAN HELMET

Lot #529 (Sale Order 529 of 529)

An elaborate interpretation of the type, with peaked skull with finely-tooled brass rim and nasal guard. Long mail camail and chinstraps intact. Late 19th century. Areas of rust. Overall height 48cm. Condition III


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