Fine Arms & Armour, Asian & Ethnographic
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Fine auction featuring high end arms and armour, antique firearms, Asian lots including excellent examples of Chinese and Korean art. Wide selection of amazing examples of ethnographic art. High end jewelry and much more.
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Excellent Flintlock Carbine w/ Expanding Stock, 18th c.
Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 328)
Fine and excellent quality flintlock carbine with expanding stock, 18th century. Stock in a maple or oak with brass mounts and chiseled steel lock plate. Barrel is a very...more
Japanese "Yoroi" Samurai Armor, Edo Period 1603-1868
Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 328)
Early composite Japanese Yoroi Samurai suit of armour, Edo Period 1603-1868. Great 32 Iron Plate Kabuto helmet with old red lacquer. Complete overall to the suit of armou...more
Fragrant Chinese Oud Agarwood Carving - 2.7 lbs
Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 328)
Massive, impressive and wonderfully fragrant agarwood carving known by many different names and one of the most valuable woods fetching as much as $100,000 per kg. Rightly dubbed "The Wood of the Gods". This particular piece is expertly carved throughout depicting monks and elders among trees, a boy gifts fruit to an elder with is father looking on with shield and spear in hand. Custom base is intricately detailed throughout with blooming cherry blossom trees and layers of land. Size 9" L x 8" W x 10 1/2" H, weight 1235g (2.7 lbs.)
Fragrant and dark colored wood elegantly carved in a solid form with the agar wood base separately. The scene carved to all sides features a scenic background and scholarly figures or wise men with numerous additional figures. Additional names and grades are often called aloeswood / eaglewood / gharuwood / oud / Oudh. Oud / agarwood forms in the heartwood of Aquilaria tree once they become infected with a particular type of parasitic mold. The samplings are used in the production of the finest fragrances in the world.. Condition: Excellent condition without any signs of obvious wear, damage, or splitting. Provenance: Ex-Southern California Collection
Fragrant and dark colored wood elegantly carved in a solid form with the agar wood base separately. The scene carved to all sides features a scenic background and scholarly figures or wise men with numerous additional figures. Additional names and grades are often called aloeswood / eaglewood / gharuwood / oud / Oudh. Oud / agarwood forms in the heartwood of Aquilaria tree once they become infected with a particular type of parasitic mold. The samplings are used in the production of the finest fragrances in the world.. Condition: Excellent condition without any signs of obvious wear, damage, or splitting. Provenance: Ex-Southern California Collection
Chinese Green & Brown Jade Brush Pot, ex-Bonham's
Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 328)
Chinese heavy jade carved brush pot carved throughout in intricate high relief detail. A boy on an ox plays a flute as he travels along, thick sprawling bamboo and bloomi...more
Gorgeous Early Korean Celadon Crackle Glazed Bowl, Cranes
Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 328)
Wonderful early Korean green crackle glazed ceramic bowl with beautiful painted details throughout the interior and exterior of the bowl. The interior includes a centered...more
Philippines Kalasag Wood Shield, Ex-Appleton-Smith Collection
Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 328)
Philippines Archipelagos, Luzon province, Kalasag shield in blonde and black color, circa late 19th century. Collected during the late 19th century and during the Insurre...more
Fine Hanovarian Army Sword, Circa 1750-1770
Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 328)
Fine and well polished example of a Hanovarian army sword. American War of Independence circa 1750 - 1770. Hand peened pommel with the crown reverse. Grip in original gil...more
US Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber & Scabbard
Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 328)
U.S. Model 1860 Civil War light cavalry saber and scabbard. Scabbard in all steel with two belt loops. Blade curved single edge with a wide shallow fuller. Gilt brass thr...more
US Civil War Naval Officers Sword
Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 328)
US Civil War naval officers sword. Straight single edge blade with a lower section etched in panels of military decoration and scrolling. Handle in brass with one side re...more
Scarce US M1860 Enlisted Cavalry Sword & Scabbard (Henry Boker)
Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 328)
Scarce US M1860 enlisted cavalry sword and scabbard featuring a single edged blade with a flat spine, wide shallow fuller. Brass tri-bar guard with fitted pommel and wood...more
US 1902 Officers Sword, Carrier & Hanger
Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 328)
Complete US 1902 Officers sword, carrier and hanger set. Sword a curved single edge blade with etching to the side. Guard with gilt brass 4 bar pattern and downturned qui...more
RARE American Naval Polearm, 1526-1865
Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 328)
Very rare and scarce American Naval halberd polearm, probably 18th century. Large pierced blade reminiscent of the 17th century European counterparts with big pierced ope...more
Important Mexican Revolutionary War Sword, by Hermenegildo Aragon 1909
Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 328)
Important Mexican Revolutionary War (1810-1821) sword by one of the finest swordsmith families Casa Aragon signed by Hermenegildo Aragon, Ejutla de Crespo 1909. Gilt brass eagle head pommel. Snakeskin wrapped grip with gilt twisted wire. Guard with a downturned quillion and pierced openwork with raised loop to one side. Stippled with floral motifs. Slightly curved machete-sword blade with double edged and etched panels. Etched to both sides with scrolling and one side of an eagle fighting a serpent surrounding the inscribed poem "Si Me Picaz No Me Muero, Te Agarre Como Valiente, Con Los Filos De Mi Acero, Nada Nos Queda Pendiente" which translates to " If it stings me, I won't die, I'll grab you like a brave man, with the edges of my steel, nothing is left for us". The reverse etched with the inscription in Spanish "Por Hermenegildo Aragon Y Hermano, Ejutla Junio 9 De 1909" translating to the name of the finest sword maker of the period "Hermenegildo Aragon & Brother based in Ejutla de Crespo June 9th, 1909.
Casa Aragon has been producing fine blades in Mexico since 1750. Their workshop originally based in Ejutla de Crespo started moving to Oaxaca around 1905 making this example from the old workshop extremely rare as one of the last machete sword produced from the original location. Hermenegildo famous for his unique method of tempering steel so well it could be bent into a circle without breaking. Size 34" L, blade 29" L. Provenance: Ex-Arizona Collection, Ex-Texas Collection
Casa Aragon has been producing fine blades in Mexico since 1750. Their workshop originally based in Ejutla de Crespo started moving to Oaxaca around 1905 making this example from the old workshop extremely rare as one of the last machete sword produced from the original location. Hermenegildo famous for his unique method of tempering steel so well it could be bent into a circle without breaking. Size 34" L, blade 29" L. Provenance: Ex-Arizona Collection, Ex-Texas Collection
Important Mexican "Armeria Americana" Sword, Circa 1883-1918
Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 328)
Mexico, important Mexican generals sword with scabbard, circa 1883-1918. Fantastic custom sword for a general or high ranking officer with a long single edged blade profusely etched with scrolling and decorative patterns including two (WK&C) hall marks and a serial number # 4150. The reverse etched to the ricasso "Armeria Americana Mexico" and flanked by two large panels of scrolling with the Spanish coat of arms between. Very unusual scalloped guard with two downturned quillion all nickel plated. Nickel plated steel scabbard with two belt loops. Lightly dinged. Size 39" L, blade 31 1/4" L
Armeria Americana Mexico (founded 1867) owned and operated by Arsene Combaluzier born in Ardeche, France 1840. Arsene during French Intervention of 1862-1867 had been enlisted with the Castagny Brigade of the French Expeditionary Force in Veracruz. During the conflict Mexican General Porfirio Diaz was captured and taken prisoner under the supervision of Arsene Combaluzier. Having sympathized with General Diaz and the Mexican cause for justice he helped General Diaz escape prison. Altering the course of Mexican History. General Diaz would later become president of Mexico in 1876. As a reward for the actions of Arsene he was granted by President Diaz Mexican Citizenship and the sole exclusive ability to import arms into Mexico.. Condition: Rare Early Solingen Marked Export Blade by, Weyersberd Kirchbam & Cie.. Provenance: Ex-Arizona Collection, Ex-Arizona Estate prior
Armeria Americana Mexico (founded 1867) owned and operated by Arsene Combaluzier born in Ardeche, France 1840. Arsene during French Intervention of 1862-1867 had been enlisted with the Castagny Brigade of the French Expeditionary Force in Veracruz. During the conflict Mexican General Porfirio Diaz was captured and taken prisoner under the supervision of Arsene Combaluzier. Having sympathized with General Diaz and the Mexican cause for justice he helped General Diaz escape prison. Altering the course of Mexican History. General Diaz would later become president of Mexico in 1876. As a reward for the actions of Arsene he was granted by President Diaz Mexican Citizenship and the sole exclusive ability to import arms into Mexico.. Condition: Rare Early Solingen Marked Export Blade by, Weyersberd Kirchbam & Cie.. Provenance: Ex-Arizona Collection, Ex-Arizona Estate prior
Landsknecht Katzbalger Sword, circa 1540
Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 328)
All-original Landsknecht Katzbalger arming sword, circa 1540. Short and wide double-edged blade with a very shallow fuller to the back section (very sharp). Marked to the...more
Spanish Colonial Cup Hilt Rapier, 17th c.
Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 328)
Age of Sail, spanish colonial cup hilt rapier with engraved broad blade. Large straight double-edged blade with central shallow wide fuller. Etched to the blade with partially legible inscription reading to one side "Viva La,…" and the other a date with possible reference to a King Ferdinand VI. Each surrounded by scenes of crowns, scrolling, double-headed eagle, and other heraldic symbols. Solid cup hilt guard with heavy roped steel edge. Well marked to the ricasso at either side with hallmark stamps. Wide straight quillion with flared scalloped ends. D-shaped hand guard with matching decoration. Turned steel twisted wire grip. Oval carved pommel, hand peened. Size 46" L, blade 37 1/2" L
Spanish Colonial swords during the period of sail 1570-1860 would often have variations composed partially in the colonies or New World. This example with particularly large blade of wider form is likely an example of such manufacture.. Provenance: Ex-USA Collection, Ex-Southwest Collection
Spanish Colonial swords during the period of sail 1570-1860 would often have variations composed partially in the colonies or New World. This example with particularly large blade of wider form is likely an example of such manufacture.. Provenance: Ex-USA Collection, Ex-Southwest Collection
Spanish Colonial Embossed Bilbao Sword, 18th c.
Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 328)
Iberian Peninsula, Spain, Spanish Colonial period 18th century Cup hilt Rapier. Straight double edge blade 1 1/8" wide at ricasso. Single fuller to the first portion of t...more
Spanish Colonial Cup Hit Broadsword, 18th c.
Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 328)
Iberian Peninsula, Spain, Spanish Colonial period 18th century cup hilt broadsword. Nice wide nearly 1.5" blade with a triple fuller and double edge straight blade 37" lo...more
Composite Medieval Knightly Sword, 16th c.
Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 328)
Early composite medieval knightly sword of the 16th century. Tapering double-edged blade with diamond cross-section. Guard probably composed or later. Grip in black patin...more
Spanish Bilbao Sword, circa 1700
Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 328)
Iberian Peninsula, Spain, Age of Sail 1570 CE - 1860 CE. Good Bilbao sword in original condition circa 1700. Wide double edged blade with a hexagonal cross-section and st...more
Rare Spanish Military Palash Broad Sword, Early-18th c.
Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 328)
Early 18th C. rare broad sword with a Spanish military basket hilt. Curiously stamped with "R" and crown markings, stamped date 1687. Straight wide double-edged blade tha...more
European Swept Hilt Rapier, 17th c.
Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 328)
European swept hilt rapier, 17th century. Straight double-edged blade with a thin fuller the length of the blade. Marked to the upper section of the blade with a hallmark...more
Early European Half-Basket Cavalry Broad Sword, 17th c.
Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 328)
Early European probably English influenced half-basket cavalry broadsword, 17th century. Straight single-edged blade with wide shallow fuller and above thin grooved fulle...more
Massive Islamic Quadara Sword & Scabbard
Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 328)
Massive Islamic Quadara or Qama sword with scabbard. Handle in horn with two nielloed steel inset rivets. Huge double edge blade in very hefty proportions with Islamic go...more
Scottish Highland Silver 'Cross Hilt' Broadsword w/Scabbard
Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 328)
Excellent condition Scottish Highland officer's WWI broadsword in eather scabbard, circa 19th century. Fine sword with a double edged etched blade, proved to one side wit...more
