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A MAKAROV PROP PISTOL WITH HOLSTER

Lot #1 (Sale Order 1 of 601)

Well-detailed in rubber with leather holster. 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 20cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN SOLDIERS PATCHBOX

Lot #2 (Sale Order 2 of 601)

Of bronze with embellished obverse and captured cap. 20th century. Minor wear. Overall height of box 7cm. Condition III

AN EASTERN EUROPEAN KEG

Lot #3 (Sale Order 3 of 601)

Handmade of wood, carved and polychromed overall. Late 19th-early 20th century. Minor age cracks. Overall length 20cm. Condition III

A THREE-BLADED FLEAM

Lot #4 (Sale Order 4 of 601)

With brass scales, marked JOS. HAYWOOD & CO. Mid-late 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length open 16.3cm Condition II

A SPANISH M 1964-69 BAYONET

Lot #5 (Sale Order 5 of 601)

Fits FR 7-8 rifle. In its sheath. Light wear. Overall length 37cm. Condition III

A GERMAN M 1875 BAYONET

Lot #6 (Sale Order 6 of 601)

In its sheath, with remains of original grease. 19th-20th century. Overall length 39.8cm. Condition II

A TWO-BLADED FLEAM

Lot #7 (Sale Order 7 of 601)

With horn scales, marked BAM + JAST STREET. Mid-late 19th century. Worn. Overall open length 15.2cm. Condition IV

A BRITISH M 1912 OFFICERS SWORD

Lot #8 (Sale Order 8 of 601)

Of characteristic form, blade etched on both sides and containing the British arms and GR crest with the owners name, A.E. RHODES. In its field scabbard with frog. Early 20th century. Worn overall, frog strap with losses. Overall 111.5cm. Condition III

A DECORATIVE DAYAK MANDAU SWORD

Lot #9 (Sale Order 9 of 601)

With carved wooden handle and sheath embellished with teeth, steel blade. 20th century. Worn, losses. Overall length 69cm. Condition IV

A MOROCCAN POWDER FLASK

Lot #10 (Sale Order 10 of 601)

Wrought of brass with well-engraved decoration to the obverse. Latter 19th century. Worn, damaged. Overall length 22.9cm. Condition III

THREE EDGED WEAPONS

Lot #11 (Sale Order 11 of 601)

A decorative dha, a Maasai seme, and a military tool (?) 19th-20th century. Worn. Overall length of longest 55cm. Condition III

AN FN FAL PROP RIFLE

Lot #12 (Sale Order 12 of 601)

Well-detailed in rubber with extra rubber clips. 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 98cm. Condition III

A PHILIPPINES DAGGER

Lot #13 (Sale Order 13 of 601)

A massive example, Negrito work. The horn grip with flared pommel, brass guard and broad blade with clipped tip. In its leather scabbard. WW2-era. Light wear, minor loss. Overall length 49.5cm. Condition II

A TIBETAN BELT DAGGER

Lot #14 (Sale Order 14 of 601)

With horn grips set with a large glass gem and straight, single-edged blade. In its wooden scabbards with pierced and engraved mounts set with glass gems. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 18.5cm. Condition III

THREE TRIBAL PIECES

Lot #15 (Sale Order 15 of 601)

Two African daggers with sheathes and a carved Oceanic horn. Late 19th-20th century. Well worn overall. Overall length of longest 23cm. Condition IV

A LARGE TUAREG DAGGER

Lot #16 (Sale Order 16 of 601)

Grip of inlaid horn with large, stamp-decorated blade in carved scabbard. Mid-20th century. Worn. Overall length 65.5cm. Condition III

A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD

Lot #17 (Sale Order 17 of 601)

The grip of hardwood, lightly carved with finely woven gripwrap. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. In its carved wooden scabbard. Early 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 62cm. Condition III

A PROP MAUSER PISTOL WITH SHOULDER STOCK

Lot #18 (Sale Order 18 of 601)

Modelled in rubber, well-detailed and painted. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 64cm. Condition III

A MAUSER M 1893 BAYONET

Lot #19 (Sale Order 19 of 601)

In its sheath, with remains of original grease. 20th century. Overall length 39.8cm. Condition II

AN AMERICAN M16 A1 PROP RIFLE AND PROP BAYONET

Lot #20 (Sale Order 20 of 601)

Modelled in rubber, well-detailed and painted. With sling. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 64cm. Condition III

A RARE M 1868 BAVARIAN RAUPENHELM HELMET

Lot #21 (Sale Order 21 of 601)

Worn by the Jager Battalion, with leather body and raupen crest, the mounts of brass including the crowned monogram of King Ludwig I. Third quarter of the 19th century. As found, with substantial losses. Height 18cm. Condition V

A PHILIPPINES DAGGER

Lot #22 (Sale Order 22 of 601)

A massive example, Negrito work. The horn grip with flared pommel, brass guard and broad blade with clipped tip. In its leather scabbard. WW2-era. Light wear, minor loss. Overall length 66cm. Condition II50

A MANDING SWORD

Lot #23 (Sale Order 23 of 601)

A robust example of characteristic Western Sudan form, the leather-covered grip with woven panels, with long, lightly-curved blade. In its tooled and polychromed leather scabbard with flared tip. 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 75cm. Condition II

A PROP AK 47 ASSAULT RIFLE

Lot #24 (Sale Order 24 of 601)

Modelled in rubber, well-detailed and painted. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 64cm. Condition III

AN ARAB SAIF SWORD

Lot #25 (Sale Order 25 of 601)

With bronze hilt and single-edged blade, in its embellished scabbard. 20th century. Well worn overall, blade rusted. Overall length 91cm. Condition IV

A PROP MP40 MACHINE PISTOL

Lot #26 (Sale Order 26 of 601)

Modelled in rubber, well-detailed and painted. With canvas ammunition case. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 64cm. Condition III

A REPLICA GLADIUS-STYLE SHORTSWORD

Lot #27 (Sale Order 27 of 601)

With embellished bronze hilt and heavy, double-edged blade with central fuller. 20th century. Worn, blade with areas of rust. Overall length 65cm. Condition IV

AN AFRICAN DAGGER

Lot #28 (Sale Order 28 of 601)

Dyed leather mounts with wrought steel blade. 20th century. Overall length 34.5cm. Condition II

A SPANISH REVIVAL KNIGHTLY SWORD

Lot #29 (Sale Order 29 of 601)

The bronze hilt with trefoil pommel, the straight, double-edged blade with short fuller and etched panel at the forte. First half of the 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 122cm. Condition III

A SOUTHEAST ASIAN PAIR OF DHA DAGGERS

Lot #30 (Sale Order 30 of 601)

Each with carved and studded horn grip and recurved blade with engraved motifs. In their pierced and studded wooden scabbard. 20th century. Worn, one grip loose. Overall length 43cm. Condition IV

A PHILIPPINES MENS CAP

Lot #31 (Sale Order 31 of 601)

Gaddang People of Northern Luzon, carved of a single section of wood, textured and embellished with shell flaps and strands of beads. Traditionally worn by Gaddang men of bachelor status, a small pipe and tobacco were often kept inside. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 23cm. Minor wear, some strands reattached. Condition II

AN INDIAN DHAL SHIELD

Lot #32 (Sale Order 32 of 601)

Characteristic of Benares (Varanasi) work. Wrought entirely of brass, with rolled edge, intricately engraved and gilded overall with grips and cushion intact to the reverse. Late 19th-early 20th century. Diameter 42cm. Minor wear overall, grips separating. Condition III

A TUAREG POWDER HORN AND SHOT POUCH

Lot #33 (Sale Order 33 of 601)

Rarely encountered, with elaborately fringed and tooled shoulder sling intact. First half of the 20th century. Length of horn 36cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN PESH QABZ DAGGER

Lot #34 (Sale Order 34 of 601)

With characteristic bone grips, the bolsters and tangband finely inlaid with gold. The recurved, T-back blade with chamfered edge, showing traces of wootz forging. 19th century. Blade with working-life repair near forte. Overall length 40cm. Condition IV

A PAIR OF CHILEAN HUASO SPURS

Lot #35 (Sale Order 35 of 601)

Finely wrought in white brass with characteristic large rowels and highly embellished wheel boxes and arms. Each marked CHILE. 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 18.5cm. Condition II

A SUDANESE ARM DAGGER

Lot #36 (Sale Order 36 of 601)

Of characteristic form, with wooden grip. In its tooled leather sheath. 19th-20th century. As found. Overall length 28.3cm. Condition IV

A ZULU WAR AXE

Lot #37 (Sale Order 37 of 601)

A massive example, the iron head forming an obtuse angle, with the tang wrought in a spiral. On its hardwood haft with characteristic inticately woven brass and copper wire. Mid-20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 106cm. Condition II

A RARE BHUTANESE SWORD

Lot #38 (Sale Order 38 of 601)

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 ogival tip. Retains its carved wooden scabbard. Mid-18th-early 19th century. Minor wear and losses. Overall length 61.8cm. Condition II

A PAIR OF AMERICAN WESTERN CHAPS

Lot #39 (Sale Order 39 of 601)

Roughout, elaborately fringed and set with finely-engraved silver conchos and profiled and engraved letters MICKY. Mid-20th century. Light wear. Overall length 103cm. Condition II

AN ARGENTINE GAUCHO KNIFE

Lot #40 (Sale Order 40 of 601)

White metal embellished with gilt flowers, the blade maker marked. 20th century. Overall length 23cm. Condition II

A PRUSSIAN M 1915 PICKELHAUBE HELMET

Lot #41 (Sale Order 41 of 601)

Of leather, with brass mounts including top spike and eagle plate with motto and FR monogram.Beginning of the 20th century . Well worn, chinstrap lacking. Overall height 24cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN FAKIR’S CRUTCH

Lot #42 (Sale Order 42 of 601)

Typical of the supports affected by mendicants who were often seated for long periods, likewise useful as a mace and musket-rest. With wrought steel hilt, the wooden haft contains a long thrusting blade.Latter19th century. Well worn. Overall length 54.2cm. Condition III

A CAUCASIAN BOYS KINDJAL DAGGER

Lot #43 (Sale Order 43 of 601)

Wrought entirely of engraved and nielloed silver, with steel blade and suspension plaque. Hallmarked. Early 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 14cm. Condition II

A REPLICA SCOTTISH BASKETHILTED BROADSWORD

Lot #44 (Sale Order 44 of 601)

The hilt wrought of steel and well-detailed, with liner, the straight, robust double-edged blade with central fullers. In its steel-mounted scabbard. 20th century. Overall length 102cm. Condition i

A BRITISH AIR CANEGUN

Lot #45 (Sale Order 45 of 601)

Of steel, with striped wood finish. Marked by noted maker, W. WATSON & SON LONDON. With horn cap, sight, pop-out trigger and cocking aperture and brass-tipped rod. Second half of the 19th century. Cocking key modern, pump (and possibly other parts) lacking. Well worn overall. Overall length 92.5cm. Condition V

A RARE MORO PANABAS AXE

Lot #46 (Sale Order 46 of 601)

The massive, handwrought blade inlaid in brass with a dragon, the haft set with okir-engraved silver bands and copper bands inlaid with silver, with rattan wrap. Early-mid 20th century. Very light wear. Overall length 70.2cm. Condition II

A REPLICA SPANISH BROADSWORD

Lot #47 (Sale Order 47 of 601)

A faithful copy of the original in the Real Armeria, Madrid. The hilt gilded, the blade etched and enameled. Mid-20th century. Overall length 102cm. Minor wear. Condition III

A SRI LANKAN PIHA KAETTA DAGGER

Lot #48 (Sale Order 48 of 601)

Of characteristic form, the intricately-carved ebony grip with applied profiled plaques. The forte engraved en suite, the heavy, single-edged blade inlaid with silver . In its rare, carved wooden scabbard with long silver locket and matching stylus intact. Mid 19th century. Worn, pommel cap and stylus lacking. Overall length 29.5cm. Condition III

A BRITISH SWORDCANE

Lot #49 (Sale Order 49 of 601)

With natural limb grip and haft and engraved silver ferrule. The straight, single-edged blade with shallow fuller. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 91cm. Condition III

MINIATURE ALGERIAN MIQUELET MUSKET BY EDUARDO RUIZ

Lot #50 (Sale Order 50 of 601)

A miniature Algerian miquelet musket made entirely by hand, the stock carved of hardwood with matchlock mechanism, barrel, triggerguard and bands all superbly detailed in metal. With characteristic powderhorn. In its fitted handmade hardwood case with brass hardware and panel marked, ALEMANIA 1553, signed on the reverse by the artist, E. RUIZ. 1940-1950. Famed miniature artist and gunsmith Eduardo Ruiz was a native of Barcelona who crafted only 340 unique miniature antique guns during the 1940s. He traveled widely in order to study first- hand the museum examples he selected for his miniatures, and none was ever duplicated; each is unique. Eduardo Ruiz used silver, copper and other metals as well as fine hardwoods and exotic materials such a bone, antler and tusk in his artwork. He also crafted each presentation case to suit the size of each specific piece, using fine brass hardware and setting a presentation plaque on the lid of each one for the owner’s initials. The underside always bears his distinctive signature. Overall length 21.5cm. Condition II

A CONTINENTAL SWORDCANE

Lot #51 (Sale Order 51 of 601)

With actively grained grip and haft straight, triangular-section blade. First half of the 19th century. Well worn, blade pitted. Overall length 90cm. Condition IV

A PHILIPPINES SHORTSWORD

Lot #52 (Sale Order 52 of 601)

The broad, handforged blade with plug bayonet-style hilt of brass and hardwood. Late 19th-Early 20th century. Well worn. Overall length 45cm. Condition III

A CONTINENTAL SWORDCANE

Lot #53 (Sale Order 53 of 601)

The hardwood handle and haft with brass cap and tip, the well-wrought blade of flattened rhombus section. Mid-19th century. Well worn. Overall length 91.4cm. Condition III

A CHINESE FLINT STRIKER

Lot #54 (Sale Order 54 of 601)

Mid-Qing Dynasty, composed of hide, steel and pierced and profiled brass, with silver appliques. First half of the 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 10cm. Condition II

A FRENCH SWORDCANE

Lot #55 (Sale Order 55 of 601)

The crooked handle and haft of knobbed wood, the blade maker marked M. PERRIN with patent mark to the reverse. Worn. Overall length 89.5cm. Condition III

A MEDITERRANEAN DAGGER

Lot #56 (Sale Order 56 of 601)

Likely Spanish, the plug-form grip mounted in engraved brass with large bolster. Broad, single-edged engraved blade with substantial back edge, engraved and inlaid with brass. Brass sheath engraved en suite, with bead finial. 18th century. Overall length 31cm. Condition II

A NAVAJA DAGGER

Lot #57 (Sale Order 57 of 601)

With broad, single-edged blade, the grip scales of horn with metal mounts. 19th century. As found. Overall length open 24.7cm. Condition IV

A TWO-BLADED FLEAM

Lot #58 (Sale Order 58 of 601)

With horn scales, marked G. GREGORY. Mid-late 19th century. As found. Overall open length 14.1cm. Condition IV

A FINE OMANI BOYS KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #59 (Sale Order 59 of 601)

Of typical form, mounted entirely in embossed and engraved silver. The curved, double-edged blade with central rib. First half of the 20th century. Blade worn. Overall length 17.5cm. Condition II

AN AMERICAN SWORDCANE

Lot #60 (Sale Order 60 of 601)

With crooked handle and shaft of wood and long, straight blade. Mid-19th century. Worn overall, blade pitted. Overall length 92cm. Condition IV

A DAYAK MANDAU HEADHUNTER SWORD

Lot #61 (Sale Order 61 of 601)

An earlier than average example, the wooden grip well-carved with aso motifs. The hardwood scabbard likewise intricately carved. The blade unusually robust and chisel-edged, with profiled spine. Retains its belt with tasseled closure. 19th-20th century. Minor wear and losses, blade with pitting. Overall length 55.7cm. Condition III

A CONTINENTAL SWORDCANE

Lot #62 (Sale Order 62 of 601)

The grip and shaft a tree limb with straight, single-edged and fullered blade. Mid-19th century. Well worn. Overall length 89cm. Condition IV

A SUMATRAN SWORD

Lot #63 (Sale Order 63 of 601)

Batak People, mounted in brass with anthropomorphic locket and handwrought blade. 19th-20th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 45cm. Condition IV

A BORNEO PARANG LATOK SWORD

Lot #64 (Sale Order 64 of 601)

The well-wrought blade of characteristic form, with integral grip and turned brass pommel. In its wooden scabbard with rattan bindings and remains of suspension system. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 70.1cm. Condition III

A SPANISH NAVAJA CLASP KNIFE

Lot #65 (Sale Order 65 of 601)

Studded horn grips, brass mounts with lock, steel blade. Mid-19th century. Well worn, blade rusted. Overall length 41cm. Condition II

PROVENANCED AMERICAN WESTERN CHAPS AND WRIST GUARD

Lot #66 (Sale Order 66 of 601)

A pair of oiled leather batwing chaps and wrist guards, the chaps with large, buck-stitched pockets and toggle closures. The tooled belt likewise buck-stitched and stamped, N. PORTER PHOENIX AZ. The wrist guards likewise tooled. All as found. The set was originally owned by John S. Lenox (1850-1929,) owner of the 7NX Ranch in Sierra County, New Mexico. and passed on to his son, Sam Lenox 1892-1951,) owner of the Wahoo Ranch in Socorro, New Mexico (see last image below.) N. Porter Saddlery & Harness Co. was established in Phoenix, AZ. in 1895. Late 19th- early 20th century. Overall length 90cm. Condition IV

A MORO GUNONG DAGGER

Lot #67 (Sale Order 67 of 601)

the grip carved of a polished warthog, the mounts engraved in okir motifs and heavily gilded. Blade with pronounced central ridge retains its edge. The scabbard engraved and gilded en suite with the hilt. First half of the 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 20cm. Condition II

A PHILIPPINES LANTAKA CANNON

Lot #68 (Sale Order 68 of 601)

Moro People, finely cast of bronze with characteristic modeling and embellishments and broadly flared muzzle. On its hardwood base. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 78.5cm. Condition III

A RARE SUDANESE DAGGER

Lot #69 (Sale Order 69 of 601)

The elephant grip with silver pommel, the broad blade with central ridge. First half of the 19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 43cm. Condition III

AN ARAB KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #70 (Sale Order 70 of 601)

Omani work. Horn hilt, scabbard and woven belt elaborately mounted in finely filigreed silver. The characteristic curved blade with central rib. Late 19th-early 20th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 84cm. Condition III

AN AMERICAN SWORDCANE

Lot #71 (Sale Order 71 of 601)

With unusual brass grip and brass mounts on the wooden haft, the long thrusting blade of quadrangular section. Second half of the 19th century. Worn, haft with stable crack near tip. Overall length 82.5cm. Condition IV

AN INDIAN PATA SWORD

Lot #72 (Sale Order 72 of 601)

The characteristic steel hilt well-wrought, with scalloped borders and large applied moon and star, finely embellished with silver and gold. The fine, double-edged blade with central fuller and etched motif at the forte. First half of the 19th century. Surface worn. Overall length 112cm. Condition III

A CONTINENTAL SWORDCANE

Lot #73 (Sale Order 73 of 601)

The hardwood grip and shaft with gilded mounts, the well-wrought blade likewise gilt. First half of the 19th century. Overall wear, gilding on blade rubbed. Overall length 86cm. Condition III

A DAYAK CANNON

Lot #74 (Sale Order 74 of 601)

Highly valued by the Dayak Peoples. Of characteristic form, with molded muzzle and breach. On its rare original four-wheeled bronze carriage. Well-patinated. 18th-19th century. Such cannon were popular throughout Borneo and the Moro lands, where they were used in battle, on shipboard, on the rails of longhouses to repel pirates, and as part of the dowry. Overall length 24.1cm. Condition II

A VIETNAMESE FLINTLOCK MUSKET

Lot #75 (Sale Order 75 of 601)

Of typical Montagnard form with angled butt, the stock of figured hardwood, the barrel likely Chinese workmanship, retained by a series of brass bands. Functional lock of characteristic local make with all parts exposed, retaining rare hide pan-cover. Early 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 125cm. Condition III

A CONTINENTAL SWORDCANE

Lot #76 (Sale Order 76 of 601)

The wooden grip and haft with engraved silver mounts and short, single-edged blade. First half of the 19th century. Well worn overall, the pommel damaged. Overall length 111cm. Condition V

A PHILIPPINES SWORD

Lot #77 (Sale Order 77 of 601)

The horn grip carved with an eaglehead pommel set with a brass plate and ferrule. The unusually long, straight double-edged blade handwrought with pronounced central ridge. In its leather scabbard with silver mount. Worn overall with losses to scabbard. First half of the 19th century. Overall length 82cm. Condition IV

A PAIR OF SOUTH AMERICAN STIRRUPS

Lot #78 (Sale Order 78 of 601)

Of above average quality, of heavily silvered brass with fine engraving. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 17cm. Condition III

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYAH DAGGER

Lot #79 (Sale Order 79 of 601)

The obverse engraved overall. The curved blade with long back edge. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 40cm. Condition III

A MINIATURE MATCHLOCK MUSKET BY EDUARDO RUIZ

Lot #80 (Sale Order 80 of 601)

A miniature German matchlock musket made entirely by hand, the stock carved of hardwood with matchlock mechanism, barrel, triggerguard and appliques all superbly detailed in metal. In its fitted handmade hardwood case with brass hardware and panel marked, ALEMANIA 1553, signed on the reverse by the artist, E. RUIZ. 1940-1950. Famed miniature artist and gunsmith Eduardo Ruiz was a native of Barcelona who crafted only 340 unique miniature antique guns during the 1940s. He traveled widely in order to study first- hand the museum examples he selected for his miniatures, and none was ever duplicated; each is unique. Eduardo Ruiz used silver, copper and other metals as well as fine hardwoods and exotic materials such a bone, antler and tusk in his artwork. He also crafted each presentation case to suit the size of each specific piece, using fine brass hardware and setting a presentation plaque on the lid of each one for the owner’s initials. The underside always bears his distinctive signature. Overall length of 17cm. Condition II

AN AFGHAN PRIMING FLASK

Lot #81 (Sale Order 81 of 601)

Of steel, of characteristic form with sprung cutoff and suspension ring. 19th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 8.8cm. Condition IV

MINIATURE GERMAM MATCHLOCK CARBINE BY EDUARDO RUIZ

Lot #82 (Sale Order 82 of 601)

A miniature German carbine made entirely by hand, the stock finely carved of hardwood with matchlock mechanism, barrel, triggerguard and lock all well-detailed in metal. In its fitted handmade hardwood case with brass hardware and panel marked, ALEMANIA 1530, signed on the reverse by the artist, E. RUIZ. 1940-1950. Famed miniature artist and gunsmith Eduardo Ruiz was a native of Barcelona who crafted only 340 unique miniature antique guns during the 1940s. He traveled widely in order to study first- hand the museum examples he selected for his miniatures, and none was ever duplicated; each is unique. Eduardo Ruiz used silver, copper and other metals as well as fine hardwoods and exotic materials such a bone, antler and tusk in his artwork. He also crafted each presentation case to suit the size of each specific piece, using fine brass hardware and setting a presentation plaque on the lid of each one for the owner’s initials. The underside always bears his distinctive signature. Overall length of miniature 11.8cm. Condition II

A MORO BARONG SWORD

Lot #83 (Sale Order 83 of 601)

The long blade showing layered forging, the exotic hardwood grip with characteristic crested pommel. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 66cm. Condition III

A SCOTTISH TARGE SHIELD

Lot #84 (Sale Order 84 of 601)

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 51cm. Condition I

A RARE SUDANESE TRIPLE DAGGER

Lot #85 (Sale Order 85 of 601)

Mounted and decorated en suite, with three blades, each with lizard skin- covered grip. In their crocodile skin scabbard. Latter 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 31cm. Condition I

A DAYAK MANDAU HEADHUNTER SWORD

Lot #86 (Sale Order 86 of 601)

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. 19th-20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 68cm. Condition III

A MOROCCAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL

Lot #87 (Sale Order 87 of 601)

The hardwood stock with elaborate mounts. Early 20th century. Worn. Overall length 35cm. Condition III

A SINHALESE PIHA KAETTA DAGGER

Lot #88 (Sale Order 88 of 601)

A massive example of typical form, with silver-mounted elephant grip incised and engraved overall. Heavy, single-edged blade with deep fullers. 19th century. Worn, losses. Overall length 31.5cm. Condition III

AN AFRICAN SWORD

Lot #89 (Sale Order 89 of 601)

Manding People, with characteristic leather-covered grip and lightly-curved fullered blade. 20th c. Well worn. Overall length 78cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN YATAGHAN SWORD

Lot #90 (Sale Order 90 of 601)

The silver grip with wire wrap, the blade of characteristic form. In its wooden scabbard with finely embossed and engraved silver mounts. 19th century. Minor wear to hilt, blade with areas of pitting. Overall length 72cm. Condition III

A GERMAN PERCUSSION PISTOL

Lot #91 (Sale Order 91 of 601)

A quality example with carved hardwood stock, the steel mounts and percussion lock well-finished and fitted. Mid-19th century. Well worn. Overall length 33.5cm. Condition IV

A MANDING SWORD

Lot #92 (Sale Order 92 of 601)

A robust example of characteristic Western Sudan form, the leather-covered grip with woven panels, with long, lightly-curved blade. In its tooled and leather scabbard with flared tip. 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 79cm. Condition II

A RARE NEPALESE KUKRIE SWORD

Lot #93 (Sale Order 93 of 601)

A large and uncommon example with fully-modeled Makara head grip finely carved in horn. The thick, sharp blade with chiseled scrolling at the spine, and characteristic choil at the forte. In its leather- covered wooden scabbard with silver chape, by-knife, sharpening steel and tinder pouch intact. Beginning of the 20th century. One medallion lacking. Overall length 48.8 cm. Condition II

A MINIATURE ENGLISH BLUNDERBUSS BY EDUARDO RUIZ

Lot #94 (Sale Order 94 of 601)

A miniature English blunderbuss made entirely by hand, the stock carved of hardwood with matchlock mechanism, barrel, triggerguard, cap box and cleaning rod all well-detailed in metal. In its fitted handmade hardwood case with brass hardware, signed on the reverse by the artist, E. RUIZ. 1940-1950. Famed miniature artist and gunsmith Eduardo Ruiz was a native of Barcelona who crafted only 340 unique miniature antique guns during the 1940s. He traveled widely in order to study first- hand the museum examples he selected for his miniatures, and none was ever duplicated; each is unique. Eduardo Ruiz used silver, copper and other metals as well as fine hardwoods and exotic materials such a bone, antler and tusk in his artwork. He also crafted each presentation case to suit the size of each specific piece, using fine brass hardware and setting a presentation plaque on the lid of each one for the owner’s initials. The underside always bears his distinctive signature. Overall length of miniature 6cm. Condition II

A RARE SOUTH INDIAN HOODED KATAR DAGGER

Lot #95 (Sale Order 95 of 601)

Characteristic of Tanjore work, the distinctive guard forged with high central ridge, with monster’s head finial, the rails with profiled and beaded terminals. The reinforces retaining the broad, well-wrought, multifullered blade with thickened armor-piercing tip. Beginning of the 17th century. Worn overall. Overall length 54cm. Condition III

A SOUTH AMERICAN DAGGER

Lot #96 (Sale Order 96 of 601)

With turned bone grip and lengthy ferrule, single-edged blade with central fuller. In its leather sheath. Late 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 34cm. Condition III

A PAIR OF MEXICAN SPURS

Lot #97 (Sale Order 97 of 601)

Characteristic of Chihuahua work, wrought entirely of steel and finely inlaid with silver scrollwork and geometrical motifs, with eight-pointed rowels. With older tooled straps intact. Spurs early 20th century. Overall length 13cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN FIRANGI SWORD

Lot #98 (Sale Order 98 of 601)

With well-wrought South Indian-style hilt, the long, straight, single-edged blade fullered. 19th c. Well worn. Overall length 117cm. Condition III

A REMINGTON NEW MODEL NAVY STYLE PISTOL

Lot #99 (Sale Order 99 of 601)

An excellent blacksmith’s rendering of the famous American pistol, likely made in Texas or Arizona. .36 caliber as was the Remington, appears to be mechanically sound, with brass triggerguard and bone grips and snubbed barrel for ease of draw. Retains its leather holster with tooled borders and studded upper edge. Third quarter of the 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 31.5mm. Condition III

A RARE INDIAN ARMOR CUIRASS

Lot #100 (Sale Order 100 of 601)

One of a small number of rare European-style cuirasses made for the Nizam of Hyderabad in the late 17th-early 18th century. Wrought of actively-patterned wootz damascus steel visible in spots, the breastplate with well-modeled pectorals, both breast and backplate with central ridge. With separately applied scalloped steel borders with projecting central trefoil throughout, the backplate with applied standing neckguard. Latter 17th century. Worn overall, acid-washed, areas of corrosion. For another cuirass from this group, see D. Alexander, The Arts of War. Arms and Armour of the 7th to 19th centuries (The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, VOL XXI) (1992: Oxford. Nour.) p. 174, #108. Overall height 43cm. Condition IV

A RARE BUKHARA PCHOK DAGGER

Lot #101 (Sale Order 101 of 601)

The grips of polished horn, with bolster of nielloed silver set with three bands of inlaid corals, exceptional for the type. The straight, blade with profiled back edge forged of wootz damascus steel. The leather-covered wooden scabbard with large, engraved and enameled mounts retaining much parcel-gilding (working life replacements dated 1341 a.h. [1922/3 c.e. a.h.]), and its embroidered, hide-tasseled suspension loop. Mid-19th century. Light wear. Overall length 34.8cm. Condition II

A MATCHED PAIR OF PERSIAN BIDENTS

Lot #102 (Sale Order 102 of 601)

Qajar Dynasty, the bifurcate blades springing from a triangular forte, each forged with flamboyant edges and etched throughout, the sockets etched in emulation of pattern-welded barrels chiseled with baluster bases. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 60cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN KAMA DAGGER

Lot #103 (Sale Order 103 of 601)

The horn grips retained by domed rivets, the broad blade with numerous punched Islamic inscriptions. In its engraved metal-covered wooden scabbard. Mid-19th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 72.5cm. Condition IV

A SUDANESE BATTLEAXE

Lot #104 (Sale Order 104 of 601)

The broad, crescent blade with massive backspike, showing traces of silver inlay. The wooden haft covered in crocodile skin with metal cap. Mid-19th century. 59.5cm overall length. Condition II

A FIJIAN TOTOKIA WARCLUB

Lot #105 (Sale Order 105 of 601)

A massive example of characteristic form with well-carved head composed of a spiked sphere on a long, thick haft. 19th century. Worn overall with minor losses. Overall length 77cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN BATTLEAXE

Lot #106 (Sale Order 106 of 601)

The curved, profiled head wrought of steel. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 71.5cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN KATAR DAGGER

Lot #107 (Sale Order 107 of 601)

Mughal work, the hilt elaborately inlaid gold flowering vinework. The fine blade well-wrought of wootz, with strong central ridge. Early 19th century. Areas of rubbing and pitting. Overall length 14cm. Condition III

A U.S. M 1913 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER

Lot #108 (Sale Order 108 of 601)

The last pattern saber to be issued to American cavalrymen, designed by Lt. (later general) George S. Patton Jr. Characteristic black rubber grips, large, pressed steel guard and straight, double-edged blade with central fuller struck SA1914 with a bursting bomb between and 1914. In its nickeled steel officer’s scabbard. Dated 1914. Worn, nickel peeling. Overall length 110cm. Condition III

A MEDITERRANEAN DAGGER

Lot #109 (Sale Order 109 of 601)

Likely Spanish, the plug-form grip mounted in engraved brass with large bolster. Broad, single-edged engraved blade with substantial back edge, engraved and inlaid with brass. Brass sheath engraved en suite, with bead finial. 18th century. Overall length 32.3cm.

A RARE BAVARIAN CUIRASSIER’S BREAST AND BACKPLATE

Lot #110 (Sale Order 110 of 601)

Of steel, with raised neck and arm apertures, and bordered with brass studs, the breastplate is of considerable weight and thickness and bears a proof mark. With complete chains, tabs and lining with pocket intact. Marked AF 1779 together with various inspector’s stamps. Second half of the 19th century. Areas of rust. Overall height 41.5cm. Condition III

A M1822 BRITISH INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD

Lot #111 (Sale Order 111 of 601)

The gilt hilt with folding counterguard, grip retains its sharkskin and twisted wire wrap. Curved, single-edged blade with back fuller. Early 19th century. Worn. Overall length 95cm. Condition III

AN OMANI CHILDS KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #112 (Sale Order 112 of 601)

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. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 20cm. Condition II

A PAIR OF AMERICAN WESTERN CHAPS

Lot #113 (Sale Order 113 of 601)

Of oiled leather, the patch pockets with leather toggles and buck-stitched seams on the legs. First half of the 20th century. From the estate of American actor and WWII veteran. Gene Evans. Worn. Overall length 102cm.The photo depicting Mr. Evans is included in this lot. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN KILIC SWORD

Lot #114 (Sale Order 114 of 601)

Of classic form, the grips of translucent brown horn with characteristic rolled pommel. The mounts of brass, the robust blade with back fuller and broad central fuller. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard mounted en suite with the hilt. Mid-19th century. Worn, guard loose, scabbard rubbed. Overall length 100cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN TORADAR MUSKET

Lot #115 (Sale Order 115 of 601)

The teakwood stock inlaid with finely-figured brass mounts, matchlock cock and trigger intact and functional. The long barrel finely chiseled and engraved, with arsenal designation in Devanagari, the muzzle of lotus form, retained by brass bands. 18th-19th c. Light wear. Overall length 151cm. Condition III

A TUAREG ARCHERS RING

Lot #116 (Sale Order 116 of 601)

Of characteristic triangular form, handground of carnelian and well-polished. 19th c. Overall length 6.7cm. Condition I

A RARE CHINESE RATTAN HELMET

Lot #117 (Sale Order 117 of 601)

Qing Dynasty, of densely-woven rattan in characteristic form, with complex rim and finial. Latter 19th century. Minor wear. Diameter 27.5cm. Condition III

A PAIR OF OTTOMAN YATAGHAN SWORDS

Lot #118 (Sale Order 118 of 601)

The wooden grips with large pommels indicative of Balkan work, mounted in embellished brass with robust blades, the scabbards en suite. Latter 19th century. Minor wear and rubbing. Overall length 71.5cm. Condition III

A SPANISH COLONIAL SWORD

Lot #119 (Sale Order 119 of 601)

Cuban work, the distinctive hilt with horn grips, the fingerstalls and hooked pommel known as the “Guanabacoa” type (after the township in eastern Havana.) Mounted with a broad, straight, single-edged blade with angled tip, marked at the right forte LUCKHAUS & GUNTHER/ REMSCHEID/ A GARANTIA 2870 with the Agnus Dei mark. Late 19th century. Well worn. Luckhaus & Gunther produced blades for Cuba beginning in 1895, the first year of the final Cuban War of Independence. Overall length 84.8cm. Condition III

A RARE MAASAI SHIELD

Lot #120 (Sale Order 120 of 601)

A large example of characteristic form, made of hide laced to a central wooden post with integral grip, the edges bound to stripped branches with tightly-coiled hide. The obverse painted in geometrical patterns using organic pigments. Minor age split to one edge. Late 19th-early 20th century. Overall length 91cm. Condition III

A FINE MINIATURE AUSTRIAN CARBINE BY EDUARDO RUIZ

Lot #121 (Sale Order 121 of 601)

A miniature flintlock carbine made entirely by hand, the stock carved of hardwood with percussion mechanism, barrel, triggerguard and appliques all superbly detailed in metal. In its fitted handmade hardwood case with brass hardware and panel marked, AUSTRIA 1730, signed on the reverse by the artist, E. RUIZ. 1940-1950. Famed miniature artist and gunsmith Eduardo Ruiz was a native of Barcelona who crafted only 340 unique miniature antique guns during the 1940s. He traveled widely in order to study first- hand the museum examples he selected for his miniatures, and none was ever duplicated; each is unique. Eduardo Ruiz used silver, copper and other metals as well as fine hardwoods and exotic materials such a bone, antler and tusk in his artwork. He also crafted each presentation case to suit the size of each specific piece, using fine brass hardware and setting a presentation plaque on the lid of each one for the owner’s initials. The underside always bears his distinctive signature. Overall length of miniature 11.8cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN KILIC SWORD

Lot #122 (Sale Order 122 of 601)

Of classic form, the grips of dark horn with characteristic rolled pommel. The mounts of brass, the robust blade with evidence of pattern-welded damascus steel forging. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard mounted en suite with the hilt. First half of the 19th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 89.5cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK KUBUR PISTOL

Lot #123 (Sale Order 123 of 601)

The hardwood stock with brass mounts and engraved butt. Steel lock and barrel. Mid-19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 49cm. Condition III

A PAIR OF MEXICAN SPURS

Lot #124 (Sale Order 124 of 601)

Characteristic of older Chihuahua work, wrought entirely of steel and finely inlaid in silver with a Greek key design, with eight-pointed rowels. With older tooled straps intact. Spurs late 19th-early 20th century. Overall length 13cm. Condition II

A BALKAN BRONZE-AGE SWORD

Lot #125 (Sale Order 125 of 601)

Of characteristic Naue II Group I form with bifurcate pommel and flanged guard, the waisted grip and stepped bolster indicating a Balkan variant. The blade expanding toward the tip, with slight central ridge. C. 800 B.C.E. Good excavated condition. This example was acquired in the region of Split, now Croatia, during the 1940s. Overall length 50.5cm. Condition V

A BRITISH OFFICERS SMALLSWORD

Lot #126 (Sale Order 126 of 601)

The fine hilt retaining close to all original heavy gilding. The straight, double-edged blade of hexagonal section with engraving. Second half of the 18th century. Blade worn. Overall length 96.5cm. Condition II

A GERMAN RAPIER SWORD

Lot #127 (Sale Order 127 of 601)

The complex hilt finely forged of round section bars with roped decoration and engraved pommel, the wooden grip with cord wrap. The exceptionally long, double-edged blade of lenticular section, forged with a rectangular forte with a short flat to either side and central fuller. First quarter of the 17th century. Minor wear overall, guard slightly loose. Overall length 138cm. Condition III

A DAYAK BLOWGUN DART CONTAINER

Lot #128 (Sale Order 128 of 601)

Made from a section of bamboo with fitted cap, and elaborately carved wooden hook retained by rattan bindings. Early 20th century. Worn. Overall length 35cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN BARUTDAN PRIMING FLASK

Lot #129 (Sale Order 129 of 601)

The body of characteristic form with bud terminal, wrought entirely of Persian black wootz, the cutoff spring profiled, the steel mounts gold inlaid, with pierced motifs. Mid-18th century. Minor areas of pitting. Overall length 16.cm. Condition II

A M 1870 MONTENEGRIN REVOLVER

Lot #130 (Sale Order 130 of 601)

A double-action factory-engraved Belgian Montenegrin with bone grips. Chambered for the 11.3mm x 36mm black powder shell. Action crisp, marked at the base of the barrel with the King Nikola I mark and F A L BREVETE with matching number 1104 throughout. Latter 19th century. Substantial losses to nickel. The King Nikola I mark on the barrel indicates that it was made exclusively for and imported to the Montenegrin market in order to arm the populace. Overall length 26cm. Condition IV

A BLACK POWDER CANNON

Lot #131 (Sale Order 131 of 601)

The bronze tube with molded rings at muzzle and cascabel with integral crest. On its bronze carriage with elaborate embellishments. Early 20th century. Minor wear and losses. Overall length 28cm. Condition II

AN AFRICAN BATTLEAXE

Lot #132 (Sale Order 132 of 601)

Salampasu People, the handforged steel head of characteristic form with projecting spike. On its wooden haft with expanded tip. 19th-20th century. Worn. Overall length 81cm. Condition III

A RARE JACOBEAN-ERA SHORTSWORD

Lot #133 (Sale Order 133 of 601)

Possibly ceremonial, formed as a Greek xiphos, and mounted in carved staghorn, the well-forged flamberge blade with central ridge. Early 17th century. Well worn, losses, scabbard bound with wire. Overall length 51.8cm. Condition III

A SUMATRAN SIKKIN SWORD

Lot #134 (Sale Order 134 of 601)

Of characteristic form with bifurcate hilt carved of a single section of fibrous horn, petaled steel bolster and polished, single-edged, blade showing pattern-welded forging, finely fullering and a radiused tip. In its wooden scabbard retained by brass bands. Mid-19th century. Overall length 63.5cm. Condition III

A TUAREG ARCHERS RING

Lot #135 (Sale Order 135 of 601)

Of characteristic triangular form, handground of Carnelian and well-polished. 19th c. Overall length 6.1cm. Condition I

AN AFGHAN CHOORA DAGGER

Lot #136 (Sale Order 136 of 601)

With characteristic hooked pommel and engraved bolsters with straight, tapering blade. In its wooden sheath. Late 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 35.7cm Condition II

A MORION HELMET OF THE MUNICH TOWN GUARD

Lot #137 (Sale Order 137 of 601)

Of characteristic “black and white” type, wrought in two halves with embossed fleur de lis to either side, polished bright, the remainder with original black finish and set with gilt rosettes along the base. The broad, upturned brim with rolled, roped edge. Mid-17th century. Worn overall, two rosettes replaced in period. Overall height 27.5cm. Condition III

A PAIR OF SPANISH ZAHONES CHAPS

Lot #138 (Sale Order 138 of 601)

The style dating to the mid-18th century, roughout overall with fine mounts embellished with intricate piercing and buck-stitched on a white leather ground. Straps, loops and tassels intact. Mid-2oth century. Minor wear. Overall length 106cm. Condition II

A MORO DATUS KRIS SWORD

Lot #139 (Sale Order 139 of 601)

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. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN RIDING CROP

Lot #140 (Sale Order 140 of 601)

Mounted in filigreed silver with finely braided leather shaft and lash intact. Grip reveals a short thrusting blade. Late 19th century. Overall length 66.4cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN BARUTDAN PRIMING FLASK

Lot #141 (Sale Order 141 of 601)

The body of characteristic form, wrought of Persian black wootz, with sprung cutoff. Mid-18th century. Areas of pitting. Overall length 16.cm. Condition II

A RARE PAIR OF INDIAN BAZUBAND ARMGUARDS ARMOR

Lot #142 (Sale Order 142 of 601)

Likely Tanjore work, well-forged of steel with separately-applied pierced and profiled steel borders, with raised bosses and engraved motifs. 17th century. Cuffs lacking. Overall length 32.5cm. Condition IV

A SPANISH COLONIAL POWDERHORN

Lot #143 (Sale Order 143 of 601)

Mexican work, the white metal body of segmented construction embellished with extensive foliate engraving, the cap with a rising eagle finial. Retains its suspension chain with scalloped medallions. Latter 19th century. Worn, minor repairs. Overall length 39cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN DAGGER

Lot #144 (Sale Order 144 of 601)

Provincial work, likely Syria, the grip carved of a single section of horn, the robust blade with acute tip and pronounced central ridge, showing evidence of wootz construction. In its heavy silver scabbard elaborately embellished with spiral vinework. Mid-19th century. Overall length 31cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN KALACHURI SWORD

Lot #145 (Sale Order 145 of 601)

Reflecting the neoclassicism of the reign of Nasr al-Din Shah, with characteristic silver-inlaid hilt and scrolled quillons. The long, curved single-edged blade with pronounced recurve and yelman etched overall with elegantly calligraphed Qur’anic inscriptions. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard. Mid-19th century. Overall length 84cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN QADDARA SWORD

Lot #146 (Sale Order 146 of 601)

A type found in the Transcaucasus and northern Iran, its design suggests it was used in place of the saber, probably for close fighting by infantrymen. With a large, kindjal-type horn grip with iron mounts pinning Persian silver coins, the blade straight, single-edged, and multifullered, with a long, acutely-pointed tip and bright finish. Struck at the right forte with a maker's mark. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 74.3cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN ERA MINIATURE ARMOR

Lot #147 (Sale Order 147 of 601)

Gothic style, wrought entirely by hand, each plate finely detailed, the helmet removable. On its wooden stand. Mid-19th century. Ares of rust overall. Height 45cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN PESH QABZ DAGGER

Lot #148 (Sale Order 148 of 601)

With unusual steel thrusting grip, the graceful, recurved blade with chiseled forte with inlaid border, showing evidence of wootz forging and terminating in an armor-piercing tip. Mid-19th century. Overall length 46.5cm. Condition II

A REPLICA SPANISH MIQUELET PISTOL

Lot #149 (Sale Order 149 of 601)

A fine copy with functioning miquelet lock and brass-mounted wooden stock. First half of the 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 22cm. Condition III

A RARE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN HUSSAR SABER

Lot #150 (Sale Order 150 of 601)

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 PAIR OF TUAREG JAVELINS

Lot #151 (Sale Order 151 of 601)

Finely wrought of steel with characteristic leaf-shaped blades with strong central ridge, well-balanced and retaining some original leather gripwrap. First half of the 20th century. Minor wear overall. Overall length 183cm. Condition III

A VIETNAMESE FLINTLOCK MUSKET

Lot #152 (Sale Order 152 of 601)

Of typical Montagnard form with angled butt, the stock of figured hardwood, the barrel likely Chinese workmanship, retained by a series of brass bands. Functional lock of characteristic local make with all parts exposed, retaining rare hide cover. Early 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 102cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN GENERAL OFFICERS SWORD

Lot #153 (Sale Order 153 of 601)

A private purchase example off characteristic “Mameluke” form, the elephant grips with rolled pommel and elaborately-embellished gilt-bronze guard, the well-wrought blade etched with foliate panels and the VR cypher. In its steel scabbard mounted en suite with the hilt. Second quarter of the 19th century. Losses to grips, scabbard rusted. Overall length 91.5cm. Condition IV

A JAPANESE KABUTO HELMET

Lot #154 (Sale Order 154 of 601)

Meiji era, the steel bowl lacquered black with elaborate applied brass decoration, brass antler maedate intact, the steel shikoro with large, rectangular fukurin. Retains its liner and binding cord. Latter 19th century. Minor wear. Overall height 40cm. Condition II

AN AMERICAN WESTERN GUNBELT

Lot #155 (Sale Order 155 of 601)

Of black leather with pendent holster, with fine floral tooling overall. First half of the 20th century. Worn overall. Overall length of 78cm. Condition III

AN AFGHAN PULOWAR SWORD

Lot #156 (Sale Order 156 of 601)

An above-average example, the hilt chiseled overall in geometrical and foliate motifs. The blade showing traces of wootz forging. 19th c. Light wear. Overall length 84.5cm. Condition III

A RARE NIAS SHIELD

Lot #157 (Sale Order 157 of 601)

Of characteristic form, carved of a single section of wood with high central boss and a continuous central ridge developing into narrow terminals. With integral grip to the reverse and incised border to either side. Retains its rattan bands throughout. Late 19th century or earlier. Well worn, minor losses. Overall length 118cm. Condition III

A RARE TUAREG CHILD’S SADDLE

Lot #158 (Sale Order 158 of 601)

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

AN ENGLISH HUNTING HANGER SWORD

Lot #159 (Sale Order 159 of 601)

A popular hunting weapon adopted as a sidearm by the nobility and gentlemen at the court of Charles I. The hilt of characteristic form: the grip a single section of staghorn, the silvered mounts comprising a guard with integral knucklebow finely embellished with stags and dogs, ferrule, and pommel modeled with the heads of Julius Caesar and the owner of the sword. The lightly curved, single-edged blade wrought with a single narrow fuller at the spine, tapering continuously to the tip. 1625-1650 c.e. Minor wear, to silver, blade with minor age darkening and small areas of pitting. Overall length 80.5cm.

A MINIATURE BELGIAN BLUNDERBUSS BY EDUARDO RUIZ

Lot #160 (Sale Order 160 of 601)

A miniature Belgian blunderbuss made entirely by hand, the stock carved of hardwood with patchbox and percussion mechanism, barrel and trigger all superbly detailed in metal. In its fitted handmade hardwood case with brass hardware and panel marked, BELGICA 1850, signed on the reverse by the artist, E. RUIZ. 1940-1950. Famed miniature artist and gunsmith Eduardo Ruiz was a native of Barcelona who crafted only 340 unique miniature antique guns during the 1940s. He traveled widely in order to study first- hand the museum examples he selected for his miniatures, and none was ever duplicated; each is unique. Eduardo Ruiz used silver, copper and other metals as well as fine hardwoods and exotic materials such a bone, antler and tusk in his artwork. He also crafted each presentation case to suit the size of each specific piece, using fine brass hardware and setting a presentation plaque on the lid of each one for the owner’s initials. The underside always bears his distinctive signature. Overall length of miniature 12.5cm. Condition II

A MOROCCAN KOUMMIYA DAGGER

Lot #161 (Sale Order 161 of 601)

Of characteristic form with wooden grip and engraved brass and silver scabbard, with curved blade. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 389.5cm. Condition III

A MOROCCAN SNAPHAUNCE MUSKET

Lot #162 (Sale Order 162 of 601)

Of typical Altit form, the elephant butt well aged, the stock elaborately embellished in pierced and engraved silver appliqués. Mounts of engraved silver and numerous barrel bands. Snaphaunce lock with sliding pan cover, octagonal barrel. Late 18th-early 19th century. Minor wear and losses. Overall length 166cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN HOWDAH PISTOL

Lot #163 (Sale Order 163 of 601)

Of characteristic form, the hardwood stock with engraved hardware, lanyard ring intact, fitted with a pair of back-action percussion locks and large bore (.70 cal) damascus barrels. Second half of the 19th century. Worn. Overall length 32cm. condition III

AN AFGHAN PULOWAR SWORD

Lot #164 (Sale Order 164 of 601)

The steel hilt of characteristic form, finely wrought and well detailed. The robust blade with broad central fuller and substantial back edge. 19th century. Some wear. Overall length 85cm. Condition II

A MINIATURE CAUCASIAN BLUNDERBUSS BY EDUARDO RUIZ

Lot #165 (Sale Order 165 of 601)

A miniature Caucasian blunderbuss made entirely by hand, the stock carved of hardwood and inlaid with mother of pearl, with miquelet mechanism, barrel, trigger and butt and appliques all superbly detailed in metal. In its fitted handmade hardwood case with brass hardware and panel marked, PERSIA 1750, signed on the reverse by the artist, E. RUIZ. 1940-1950. Famed miniature artist and gunsmith Eduardo Ruiz was a native of Barcelona who crafted only 340 unique miniature antique guns during the 1940s. He traveled widely in order to study first- hand the museum examples he selected for his miniatures, and none was ever duplicated; each is unique. Eduardo Ruiz used silver, copper and other metals as well as fine hardwoods and exotic materials such a bone, antler and tusk in his artwork. He also crafted each presentation case to suit the size of each specific piece, using fine brass hardware and setting a presentation plaque on the lid of each one for the owner’s initials. The underside always bears his distinctive signature. Overall length of miniature 15cm. Condition II

A SCOTTISH TARGE SHIELD

Lot #166 (Sale Order 166 of 601)

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 SPANISH SWORDCANE

Lot #167 (Sale Order 167 of 601)

With crooked handle and shaft covered in bark. The finely wrought single-edged and fullered blade marked TOLEDO, released by a button and fitted with a pair of sprung, folding profiled plates which deploy automatically when the sword is drawn, providing a rigid crossguard. 19th-20th century. Worn overall with losses to bark, ferrule loose but functional. Overall length 90cm. Condition III

A RARE ALGERIAN FLYSSA DAGGER

Lot #168 (Sale Order 168 of 601)

Of classic form, with rare embossed and engraved silver mounts. Blade with steel ferrule and single-edged blade engraved and inlaid with brass panels. In its embossed and engraved silver-covered wooden scabbard. 19th century. Minor wear, losses to tip. Overall length 42.9cm. Condition III

A MEDITERRANEAN DAGGER

Lot #169 (Sale Order 169 of 601)

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 PAIR OF BOYS MOROCCAN STIRRUPS

Lot #170 (Sale Order 170 of 601)

Well-wrought of steel in characteristic form and embellished with silver inlay. 19th century. Well worn. Overall height 15.5cm. Condition III

A RARE RINGHILT RAPIER

Lot #171 (Sale Order 171 of 601)

Likely German, the guard finely wrought in four elaborate rings, each composed of five bars and enclosing an oval plate pierced with five, five-pointed stars, symbolizing the five sections of the rosary. The oval pommel faceted, the grip retains its fine wire grip wrap and turkshead knots. The long, double-edged blade with short central fuller marked with the Passau running wolf on each side. Late 16th-early 17th century. Well worn, minor dent to guard plate, tip rounded. Overall length 115cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN BICHAK DAGGER

Lot #172 (Sale Order 172 of 601)

Of characteristic form with rhino grips and recurved blade. In its elaborately-embossed silver scabbard with dolphin head finial. Early 19th century. Worn overall, one ear lacking, Overall length 32cm. Condition III

THREE AFGHAN BELT MOUNTS AND TOOLS

Lot #173 (Sale Order 173 of 601)

Comprising an elaborately-embellished horn and brass belthook, a combination knapping hammer and flintlock spring clamp with profiled edge, and an elaborately-profiled and pierced knapping hammer and touchhole pricker on a wrought ring. Mid-19th century. Well worn overall. Length of the longest 9cm. Condition III

A BURMESE DHA DAGGER

Lot #174 (Sale Order 174 of 601)

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 34.7cm. Condition II

A FINE KOTHIMORA KUKRIE DAGGER

Lot #175 (Sale Order 175 of 601)

With horn grip, the polished blade with characteristic choil. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard almost completely covered with elaborately embossed, engraved and pierced silver mounts with applied gilded plaques. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 40cm. Condition I

A RARE TIBETAN DAGGER

Lot #176 (Sale Order 176 of 601)

OF characteristic form, mounted entirely in brass with straight, single-edged blade. 18th century or earlier. Minor wear, grip wire slightly raveled. Overall length 42.5cm. Condition II

A FINE MINIATURE WHEELLOCK RIFLE BY EDUARDO RUIZ

Lot #177 (Sale Order 177 of 601)

A miniature wheellock breechloading rifle made entirely by hand, the stock carved of hardwood with percussion mechanism, barrel, triggerguard and appliques all superbly detailed in metal. In its fitted handmade hardwood case with brass hardware, signed on the reverse by the artist, E. RUIZ. 1940-1950. Famed miniature artist and gunsmith Eduardo Ruiz was a native of Barcelona who crafted only 340 unique miniature antique guns during the 1940s. He traveled widely in order to study first- hand the museum examples he selected for his miniatures, and none was ever duplicated; each is unique. Eduardo Ruiz used silver, copper and other metals as well as fine hardwoods and exotic materials such a bone, antler and tusk in his artwork. He also crafted each presentation case to suit the size of each specific piece, using fine brass hardware and setting a presentation plaque on the lid of each one for the owner’s initials. The underside always bears his distinctive signature. Overall length of miniature 11.8cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK KUBUR PISTOL

Lot #178 (Sale Order 178 of 601)

With hardwood stock mounted in engraved and profiled brass, with European flintlock mechanism and barrel. 19th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 41cm. Condition III

A BURGONET HELMET

Lot #179 (Sale Order 179 of 601)

German work, the skull well-wrought, with characteristic high comb, and peaked visor and two-lame neck guard. The large earpieces inletted at the upper edge to suit the visor, the whole embellished with studded borders and retaining portions of the rare original leather borders. Mid-16th century. Overall height 28cm. Condition II

AN ARAB KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #180 (Sale Order 180 of 601)

Omani work. Horn hilt, scabbard and woven belt elaborately mounted in finely filigreed silver. The characteristic curved blade with central rib. Late 19th-early 20th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 113.5cm. Condition III

A RARE DAYAK WARCAP

Lot #181 (Sale Order 181 of 601)

Of molded and hardened boar hide with bristles intact, pierced at the rim for a rattan chin band (now lacking.) 19th-20th century. Height 12 cm. Condition II

A RARE TIBETAN SWORD BELT

Lot #182 (Sale Order 182 of 601)

With steel mounts finely engraved, the leather straps studded with throughout. 17th century or earlier. Well worn. Overall length 96.5cm. Condition IV

A TRANSITIONAL SMALLSWORD

Lot #183 (Sale Order 183 of 601)

The gilded hilt with boat-type guard embellished overall in rococo motifs. The fine, heirloom colichemarde blade with deep fuller at the forte on either side struck, XXX EN TOLEDO XXX. 18th century. Gilding worn, minor wear to blade. Overall length 95cm. Condition III

A CONTINENTAL OFFICER’S SABER

Lot #184 (Sale Order 184 of 601)

The fine etched blade with clipped tip likely French Napoleonic, hilted at a later date in karabela style with brass guard and wooden grips, possibly for a Polish or Hungarian officer. Blade late 18th-early 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 93.5cm. Condition II

A MORO BARONG SWORD

Lot #185 (Sale Order 185 of 601)

The bound wooden grip with silver ferrule, the handwrought blade showing laminar construction. Early 20th century. Worn. Overall length 54cm. Condition III

A RARE SIND MUSKET

Lot #186 (Sale Order 186 of 601)

The hardwood stock with characteristically broad triangular butt, elaborately set with profiled and stamped brass mounts throughout, with percussion mechanism. Late 19th century. Worn. Overall length 151cm. Condition III

A FINE MINIATURE MATCHLOCK MUSKET BY EDUARDO RUIZ

Lot #187 (Sale Order 187 of 601)

A miniature matchlock musket with plug bayonet made entirely by hand, the stock carved of hardwood with percussion mechanism, barrel, triggerguard and appliques all superbly detailed in metal. In its fitted handmade hardwood case with brass hardware, signed on the reverse by the artist, E. RUIZ. 1940-1950. Famed miniature artist and gunsmith Eduardo Ruiz was a native of Barcelona who crafted only 340 unique miniature antique guns during the 1940s. He traveled widely in order to study first- hand the museum examples he selected for his miniatures, and none was ever duplicated; each is unique. Eduardo Ruiz used silver, copper and other metals as well as fine hardwoods and exotic materials such a bone, antler and tusk in his artwork. He also crafted each presentation case to suit the size of each specific piece, using fine brass hardware and setting a presentation plaque on the lid of each one for the owner’s initials. The underside always bears his distinctive signature. Overall length of miniature 28.5cm. Condition II

A MOROCCAN POWDER HORN

Lot #188 (Sale Order 188 of 601)

An above average example with finely pierced and engraved brass decoration. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 32cm. Condition III

A FINE MINIATURE WHEELLOCK MUSKET BY EDUARDO RUIZ

Lot #189 (Sale Order 189 of 601)

A miniature wheellock musket made entirely by hand, the stock carved of hardwood with percussion mechanism, barrel, triggerguard and appliques all superbly detailed in metal. In its fitted handmade hardwood case with brass hardware and a plaque reading, ALEMANIA 1550, signed on the reverse by the artist, E. RUIZ. 1940-1950. Famed miniature artist and gunsmith Eduardo Ruiz was a native of Barcelona who crafted only 340 unique miniature antique guns during the 1940s. He traveled widely in order to study first- hand the museum examples he selected for his miniatures, and none was ever duplicated; each is unique. Eduardo Ruiz used silver, copper and other metals as well as fine hardwoods and exotic materials such a bone, antler and tusk in his artwork. He also crafted each presentation case to suit the size of each specific piece, using fine brass hardware and setting a presentation plaque on the lid of each one for the owner’s initials. The underside always bears his distinctive signature. Overall length of miniature 16.5cm. Condition II

AN ALGERIAN FLYSSA DAGGER

Lot #190 (Sale Order 190 of 601)

Of classic form, with embossed and engraved brass grip. Single-edged blade engraved and inlaid with brass panels. In its carved wooden scabbard. 19th-20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 41.3cm. Condition III

A PAIR OF SPANISH COLONIAL SPURS

Lot #191 (Sale Order 191 of 601)

Wrought of steel with faceted arms and profiled terminals, the necks canted downward, the rowels eight-sided. With intact leather straps designed to crisscross the boot by means of a profiled loop which projects above either neck. Latter 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 15cm. Condition II

A RARE PINFIRE CANEGUN

Lot #192 (Sale Order 192 of 601)

French, with horn grip and steel frame, the shaft with bamboo finish. The breech opens for loading, hammer is cocked by means of a ring, actuating the pop-out trigger. Tompion intact. Latter 19th century. Worn overall, shaft rubbed. Overall length 83cm. Condition III

A MORO GUNONG DAGGER

Lot #193 (Sale Order 193 of 601)

With hardwood grip and filigreed silver ferrule and guard. The broad, double-edged blade with central ridge. In its wooden scabbard with embellished silver mounts. Latter 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 27.5cm. Condition II

A SCANDINAVIAN DAGGER

Lot #194 (Sale Order 194 of 601)

Likely Swedish, the barrel-shaped wooden grip with engraved mounts and short blade. In its en suite pierced scabbard. Latter 19th century. Well worn overall, blade extensively sharpened. Overall length 20.8cm.Condition II

A NEPALESE KORA SWORD

Lot #195 (Sale Order 195 of 601)

A rare example, with broad blade in the traditional elephant-ear form, with raised central ridge and scrolled tip. Hilt of steel with disk guards and segmented, domed pommel. Latter 18th century. Minor delamination to grip. Overall length 64cm. Condition III

A RARE INDIAN MADU COMBINATION WEAPON

Lot #196 (Sale Order 196 of 601)

A form endemic to India, designed for both parrying and thrusting. The steel shield with pierced and engraved brass cover and bosses, set with a massive pair of blackbuck antelope horns. Mid 19th century. Overall length 71.5cm. Condition III

A CHINESE FLINT STRIKER

Lot #197 (Sale Order 197 of 601)

Mid-Qing Dynasty, composed of hide, steel and pierced and profiled brass, with silver appliques. First half of the 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 9cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN FAKIR’S WEAPON

Lot #198 (Sale Order 198 of 601)

A pair of joined blackbuck antelope horns with brass caps and wrought steel spikes at the ends. 18th-19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 43cm. Condition III

A RARE OTTOMAN HANCER DAGGER

Lot #199 (Sale Order 199 of 601)

A type strongly associated with the Siege of Vienna in 1683, due to the numbers which were found in the abandoned Ottoman camp following the rout by King Jan Sobieski. The hardwood grip of characteristic form well-carved with arched flutes, the curved single-edged blade wrought of exceptionally fine Persian Karataban black wootz. Mid-17th century. Well worn, minor areas areas of pitting to blade. Overall length 38.5cm. Condition III

A MEXICAN REVOLUTIORY WAR-ERA SWORD MACHETE

Lot #200 (Sale Order 200 of 601)

The blond horn grips with horsehead pommel. The characteristic blade with expanded spine tapering to an acute point, struck with a maker’s mark, R. In its finely tooled leather scabbard with separately applied locket and chape with profiled edges. Beginning of the 20th century. Worn, minor losses. Overall length 88cm. Condition III

A SET OF SIX MINIATURE CHINESE POLEARMS

Lot #201 (Sale Order 201 of 601)

Each handwrought of brass, with tassels intact. Complete with brass rack. Early 20th century. Overall width of rack 27cm. Condition II

A RARE PAIR OF HEISER AMERICAN WESTERN CHAPS

Lot #202 (Sale Order 202 of 601)

A rare pair of oiled leather batwing chaps in deep brown, the belt and patch pockets in a contrasting reddish brown, outlined and embellished with brass studs and set with three conchos on each side. Marked on the belt, HEISER DENVER with HHH monogram. First quarter of the 20th century. Fine condition. Overall length 97cm. Condition I

A RARE INDIAN KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #203 (Sale Order 203 of 601)

Showing substantial Ottoman influence, the fine steel grip elaborately inlaid in silver with unusual bifurcate pommel and base, the massive, curved and double-edged blade with pronounced armor-piercing tip wrought of active and unusual black wootz. In its velvet covered wooden scabbard. 18th century. Inlay rubbed, scabbard covering refreshed. Overall length 35.5cm. Condition III

A RARE CONTINENTAL POWDERFLASK

Lot #204 (Sale Order 204 of 601)

Likely German, crafted from a single section of bone, and elaborately carved overall with a pastoral scene involving archers, possibly gods, and wildlife. All executed in Mannerist style, amongst geometrical panels and bands. The spout likewise of bone, spirally fluted. With iron ring mounts. Late 16th-early 17th century. Minor wear and areas of discoloration. Overall length 26cm. Condition III

A CONTINENTAL DAGGER

Lot #205 (Sale Order 205 of 601)

A massive example with bronze mounts and wire-wrapped grip. The straight, tapering double-edged blade with central ridge struck with a makers mark at the forte. 18th century or later. Overall length 44cm. Condition II

A MORO BANGKUNG SWORD

Lot #206 (Sale Order 206 of 601)

The handwrought blade showing an active pattern weld, the wooden grip with finely-profiled pommel with string wrap. In its rattan-wrapped scabbard with locket elaborately carved en suite with the pommel. Early 20th century. Minor wear, string wrap a working-life replacement. Overall length 65.7cm. Condition III

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #207 (Sale Order 207 of 601)

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. Latter 19th century. Overall length 39cm. Condition II

A FINE ITALIAN POWDERFLASK

Lot #208 (Sale Order 208 of 601)

A large example of characteristic form, the wooden core with semicircular fluted iron cover set with suspension rings and overlaid with a finely-pierced iron plaque depicting a group of armored knights passing through a gate on horseback with a pair of infantrymen cheering and waving their hats at one side, all finely embossed and engraved in relief. With elaborately fluted and chiseled spout and cutoff intact. Beginning of the 17th century. Minor wear. Overall height 27cm. Condition II

A RARE KODAGA PICHAGATTI KNIFE

Lot #209 (Sale Order 209 of 601)

The characateristic grip of embellished silver, the heavy blade with upturned tip and chiseled motifs along the spine. In its hardwood scabbard with large silver mounts. Retains its suspension chain. Mid 19th century or earlier. Worn overall, areas of pitting to blade. Overall length 33.5cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN HANCER DAGGER

Lot #210 (Sale Order 210 of 601)

A rarely-encountered example in the Plain Tradition style. Of characteristic form, mounted entirely in silver, the curved, double-edged blade with raised central ridge, with gold inlay panels at the forte. In its en suite scabbard. Mid-18th century. Light wear. Overall length 52cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN RIDING CROP DAGGER

Lot #211 (Sale Order 211 of 601)

The horn grip carved in the form of a horse’s hoof with silver horseshoe, the haft with braided leather cover and lash intact. The quadrangular blade with acute tip. Late 19th- early 20th century. Overall length 50cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #212 (Sale Order 212 of 601)

Forged entirely of steel, the grip,blade and scabbard with complex etched motifs overall. Lightly-curved, double-edged blade with central ridge. Late 19th century. Overall length 45cm. Condition II

AN AFGHAN JEZAIL MUSKET

Lot #213 (Sale Order 213 of 601)

Fitted with a locally-produced flintlock mechanism with an incised mark. The hardwood stock of characteristic form, fitted with an octagonal barrel of considerable length and retained to the stock by numerous brass bands. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 147cm. Condition III

A FINE OTTOMAN HANCER DAGGER

Lot #214 (Sale Order 214 of 601)

The grip of characteristic form, carved of a single large section of rhinoceros. The massive, handwrought blade with pronounced central ridge showing evidence of wootz forging, with elaborately-inlaid gold panels at either side of the forte composed of Ottoman vinework and Islamic inscriptions calling upon the hero ‘Ali. In its finely embossed and engraved silver scabbard decorated in Ottoman motifs overall with wooden core and suspension rings intact.First half of the 18th century. Wear to gold. Overall length 54.5cm. Condition II

A RARE AFRICAN SHIELD

Lot #215 (Sale Order 215 of 601)

Oromo People, a large example of characteristic form, molded in thick hide with a complex series of ridges bordered in knobs, pigmented in a deep brown and tooled overall. The reverse with semicircular grip. Latter 19th c. Slight edge warp, period repairs. Diameter 69.5cm. Condition II

A SAMOAN NIFO OTTI AXE

Lot #216 (Sale Order 216 of 601)

A very rare example. The long hardwood haft intricately bound with plaited rattan, the blade wrought with characteristic hook. Second half of the 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 84cm. Condition III

A DECORATIVE JAPANESE KNIFE

Lot #217 (Sale Order 217 of 601)

Meiji period, showing the exceptional workmanship characteristic of master craftsmen when no longer able to produce s oft metal sword mounts. Involving birds embellished with silver and gold. 19th century. As found. Overall length 31cm. Condition II

A FINE ARTISTS COPY CHINESE YAO DAO SABER SWORD

Lot #218 (Sale Order 218 of 601)

With embellished brass mounts and traditional complex cord grip-wrap, the broad, handforged, lightly-curved pattern-welded blade with inlaid brass and copper coin motif decorations. In its embellished brass-mounted rayskin-covered scabbard en suite with the hilt. 20th century. Overall length 94cm. Condition I

A RARE AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE

Lot #219 (Sale Order 219 of 601)

Atypically hilted in brass, the massive blade finely wrought of actively-grained pattern-welded damascus steel. In its wooden scabbard with elaborate leather covering and profiled and pierced brass mounts. 19th century. Worn, losses to leather. Overall length 67.3cm. Condition III

A RARE SET OF BURMESE DHA SWORDS

Lot #220 (Sale Order 220 of 601)

Comprising larger and smaller swords, each with braided rattan-wrapped grip and well-wrought, curved, single-edged blades. In their hardwood scabbards with rattan bindings and complete woven cord suspension slings. 19th-20th century. Minor wear, losses to scabbards. Overall length of the longer 76cm. Condition III

A MUGHAL KATAR DAGGER

Lot #221 (Sale Order 221 of 601)

With rare curved blade wrought of fine, actively-grained wootz and openwork grips, finely fretted base reinforce and elegant side rails with scrolled finials and openwork grips. 17th-18th century. Darkened overall. Overall length 44cm. Condition III

A RARE GERMAN EXECUTIONERS SWORD

Lot #222 (Sale Order 222 of 601)

Made for use with a single hand, possibly for executing children. With knobbed brass pommel and guard expanding slightly at the quillon terminals and wooden grip. The broad blade terminating in a square tip with three apertures, with a maker’s mark at the forte. Mid-17th century. Minor wear overall. Beheading by the sword in Central Europe was considered far less painful than the axe and quickly became the aristocratic option; it was automatically extended to the nobility. Commoners, however, paid extra for the privilege. Overall length 82cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN JADE-GRIP PESH QABZ DAGGER

Lot #223 (Sale Order 223 of 601)

A massive example with mottled green jade grips set with turquoises and garnets. The broad, recurved blade with profiled spine developing into an armor-piercing tip and forged of Persian wootz. Mid-18th century. Minor wear. Overall length 34.5cm. Condition II

A CONTINENTAL GENERAL OFFICERS SWORD

Lot #224 (Sale Order 224 of 601)

A fine private purchase weapon. The hilt with well-wrought steel guard and backstrap and elephant grip set with gilt floral studs. Fitted with what appears to be an Ottoman trophy blade, with dramatic gold vinework to either side of the forte, and exhibiting traces of damascus patterning. In its steel scabbard with integral profiled suspension bands. Late 18th- early 19th century. Worn overall, losses and crack to grips, scabbard with darkening. Overall length 89cm. Condition IV

A RARE INDIAN TOP HELMET

Lot #225 (Sale Order 225 of 601)

An earlier example than usually encountered. Finely wrought of actively-patterned wootz steel, the hemispherical bowl with spike finial, captured nasal bar and plume tubes, and embellished with flowering vinework in gold. Retains its camail of ganga jamuni (brass and iron) patterned rings. Early 17th century. As found, worn overall, bowl patched in period, inlay heavily worn, losses to mail. Height 20cm. Condition V

A SPANISH MIQUELET MUSKET

Lot #226 (Sale Order 226 of 601)

The dark hardwood stock with characteristic fluted butt, the wrist chequered. The mounts finely wrought of steel, chiseled in baroque motifs, with massive belthook, and inlaid with gold at the triggerguard. The massive miquelet lock with engraved borders, the barrel with octagonal breech with five maker’s marks struck in gold and inscribed, ANO DE 1841 (Year of 1841) FABRICADO EN FORTUNA (MADE IN FORTUNA -- province of Murcia, southwest Spain.) Dated 1841. Minor wear. Overall length 121cm. Condition II

A RARE SET OF INDIAN CHAR AINA ARMOR

Lot #227 (Sale Order 227 of 601)

A rarer set than usually encountered. Of characteristic form, four plates wrought of fine wootz steel with rolled edges and borders elaborately inlaid in flowering vinework in gold. Buckles intact, retaining portions of lining. Early 17th century. Height of the largest 33cm. As found, worn overall, inlay heavily worn. Forming a set with lot 225 above. Condition IV

A FRENCH PERCUSSION PISTOL

Lot #228 (Sale Order 228 of 601)

With walnut grip, center hammer with round barrel. Retains its rare steel shoulder stock. Mid-19th century. Well worn, areas of pitting. Overall length 99cm. Condition IV

A CAUCASIAN NAGAIKA CROP

Lot #229 (Sale Order 229 of 601)

The silver grip finely nielloed overall, the lash finely woven of rawhide. Retains its silver wrist chain. Latter 19th century. Worn. Lash with minor deformation. Overall length 69cm. Condition III

A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD

Lot #230 (Sale Order 230 of 601)

The grip of staghorn, boldly carved with aso motifs with finely woven cane gripwrap. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. Late 19th - early 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 65.2cm. Condition III300

A BLACK POWDER CANNON

Lot #231 (Sale Order 231 of 601)

The tube elaborately molded. On its hardwood carriage with brass hardware and with chains intact. 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 30.5cm. Condition II

A PAIR OF CHINESE HUDIE DAO SWORDS

Lot #232 (Sale Order 232 of 601)

Qing Dynasty, with recurved brass guards and well-carved hardwood grips flattened on the interior. The broad, single-edged blades of thick section, tapering continuously to the radiused tips. In their hide scabbard with profiled edges. Latter 19th century. Minor wear, one sword with reinforcing plate added. Overall length 54.7cm. Condition III

A NEPALESE KORA SWORD

Lot #233 (Sale Order 233 of 601)

A rare example, with broad blade in the traditional elephant-ear form, with raised central ridge and scrolled tip chiseled with a sun. Hilt of steel with disk guards and segmented, domed pommel. Latter 18th century. Overall length 73cm. Condition II

A BLACK POWDER CANNON

Lot #234 (Sale Order 234 of 601)

The fine bronze tube with molded rings at muzzle and cascabel and decorative motifs. On its wooden carriage with iron mounts. 20th century. Minor wear and losses. Overall length 34cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #235 (Sale Order 235 of 601)

The grip wrought entirely of steel and inlaid overall with complex gold vinework. The heavy, curved blade chiseled with panels and fullers and likewise inlaid in gold. In its steel scabbard, pierced with gold-inlaid parrots amongst branches. 19th century. Overall length 41cm. Condition I

A RARE PERSIAN COAT OF MAIL

Lot #236 (Sale Order 236 of 601)

Safavid Era, a horseman’s coat, very well wrought of riveted rings throughout, with half sleeves and collar intact. Falls below the knee. Early 17th century. Minor losses, small areas of rust. Overall length from nape to hem 109cm. Condition II

A RARE NURISTAN DAGGER

Lot #237 (Sale Order 237 of 601)

The steel hilt with characteristic splayed pommel, well-wrought double-edged blade. In its steel scabbard with applied brass decoration. 19th century-20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 35cm. Condition II

A RARE MORO BARONG SWORD

Lot #238 (Sale Order 238 of 601)

Maranao People, the hilt with elephant pommel of characteristic form, the grip of silver bands alternating with beaded rings. The broad, handforged blade showing evidence of layering. In its later hardwood scabbard with carved throat bound with four silver bands and set with a silver coin dated 1937. Late 19th-early 20th century. Overall length 57.2cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN MATCHLOCK TORADAR MUSKET

Lot #239 (Sale Order 239 of 601)

The hardwood stock elaborately polychromed with animals, birds and festoons of flowers, the cock intact, the barrel struck with Jaipur marks. 19th century with later embellishment. Minor wear and scuffing. Overall length 167.5cm. Condition II

A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL DAGGER

Lot #240 (Sale Order 240 of 601)

Kubachi work, with characteristic horn grips, mounted in engraved and nielloed silver. The blade multifullered with acute tip. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard mounted in nielloed silver en suite with the hilt. Latter 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 44cm. Condition III

AN AFGHAN PESH QABZ DAGGER

Lot #241 (Sale Order 241 of 601)

The horn grips with decorative wire binding and pierced toggle, the straight, T-backed blade showing traces of wootz forging, with raised, chamfered edge. In its shagreen-covered, iron-mounted wooden scabbard. Late 19th century. Minor wear, wire partly raveled. Overall length 38.5cm

A RARE PAPUA NEW GUINEA BOW

Lot #242 (Sale Order 242 of 601)

Of characteristic form, carved of palmwood with good patina. Late 19th-early 20th c. Light wear. Overall length 193.5cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN STONEHILTED KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #243 (Sale Order 243 of 601)

Grip of characteristic form with rolled pommel and elaborately carved with lotuses, the recurved and fullered double-edged blade with armor-piercing tip wrought of fine, well-patterned wootz. In its velvet-covered scabbard. Likely produced for the last Delhi Durbar. First half of the 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 42cm. Condition II

A PAIR OF JAPANESE KUSARI KATABIRA ARMOR GAUNTLES

Lot #244 (Sale Order 244 of 601)

A rare pair of Edo Period gauntlets wrought of mail on padded silk brocade with stamped leather borders. 18th-19th century. Brocade worn. Overall length 33cm. Condition III

A DAYAK HEADHUNTER PISAU RAUT BY-KNIFE

Lot #245 (Sale Order 245 of 601)

Typically carried in a bark sheath on the reverse of the Mandau scabbard. The ironwood grip elaborately carved at the terminal with a seated guardian spirit. The short steel blade with oblique edge. Shows good patina. Overall length 48.2cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN STEEL SHIELD

Lot #246 (Sale Order 246 of 601)

Of circular form, with applied border and four bosses, each with fretted edges, elaborately and intricately inlaid in silver, with gold highlights. 19th century. Surface worn and rubbed. Diameter 35.8 cm. Condition III

A FINE MINIATURE MATCHLOCK MUSKET BY EDUARDO RUIZ

Lot #247 (Sale Order 247 of 601)

A miniature matchlock musket made entirely by hand, the stock carved of hardwood with matchlock mechanism, barrel, trigger and appliques all superbly detailed in metal. In its fitted handmade hardwood case with brass hardware and signed on the reverse by the artist, E. RUIZ. 1940-1950. Famed miniature artist and gunsmith Eduardo Ruiz was a native of Barcelona who crafted only 340 unique miniature antique guns during the 1940s. He traveled widely in order to study first- hand the museum examples he selected for his miniatures, and none was ever duplicated; each is unique. Eduardo Ruiz used silver, copper and other metals as well as fine hardwoods and exotic materials such a bone, antler and tusk in his artwork. He also crafted each presentation case to suit the size of each specific piece, using fine brass hardware and setting a presentation plaque on the lid of each one for the owner’s initials. The underside always bears his distinctive signature. Overall length of miniature 16cm. Condition II

AN AFGHAN JEZAIL MUSKET

Lot #248 (Sale Order 248 of 601)

A quality example fitted with an East India Company flintlock mechanism marked with the rampant lion and dated 1810. The hardwood stock of characteristic form with brass appliques, the barrel retained to the stock by brass bands. First quarter of the 19th century. Worn. Overall length 133cm. Condition III

A FINE AND RARE BUKHARA SADDLE

Lot #249 (Sale Order 249 of 601)

An iconic form, finely carved entirely of wood with pronounced bifurcate pommel and raised, rounded cantle. Elegantly covered in polished hide polychromed overall in characteristic dramatic vegetal and geometrical motifs, with borders finely inlaid with polished antler bands decorated in geometrical motifs throughout. 18th-early 19th century. Very light wear, minor loss to antler band at pommel. Overall length 46.7cm. Condition II

A FINE GREEK BLUNDERBUSS OF LORD BYRON

Lot #250 (Sale Order 250 of 601)

An exceptional example of a “tromboni” made in Epiros, covered entirely in superbly embossed and engraved silver displaying naturalistic flowering vinework. The brass buttplate and triggerguard engraved en suite. The fine matched flintlock mechanism and barrel with flared muzzle elegantly chiseled in relief with vinework and a stand of arms highlighted with gold. Set on the left side of the stock with a silver plaque with foliate border engraved, GGB for George Gordon Byron. From the Samuel Gridley Howe Collection. Early 19th century. Very minor wear. George Gordon Byron, Sixth Lord Byron, was England’s greatest Romantic Era poet. He led an adventurous, often dangerous, existence and at age 35 journeyed to Greece to join the revolution and fight the Ottomans. Given command over a brigade of Suliots, he was preparing an attack on the Ottoman stronghold of Lepanto, but died in Missolonghi on April 19, 1824. Byron’s passing was mourned throughout the world. He became a national hero to the Greeks and his renown as a poet grew in England, Europe and America. Samuel Gridley Howe M.D. (1801-1876,) noted American abolitionist, was so inspired by Lord Byron’s cause, that he sailed for Greece in 1824 with the intention of fighting by Byron’s side. Howe arrived just weeks after Byron succumbed to fever; he nonetheless fought for six years against the Ottomans at Missolonghi, Crete, and other locations, and assisted Byron’s close friend and protégé, Alexandros Mavrokordatos, among other Greek notables. Howe acquired Byron’s helmet, sword and a number of other military effects before returning to the U.S. in 1830; the helmet was repatriated to Greece in 1926, donated to the Ethnographic Museum, Athens (now the National Historical Museum) by Howe’s daughter, Maud Howe Elliot, which memorialized her father’s service to Greece as well. Howe’s eldest daughter, Laura Elizabeth Richards, celebrated American author, presented the blunderbuss to her son, Henry Howe Richards, at the beginning of the 20th century. The images of a portrait of Samuel Gridley Howe as a Greek freedom fighter, painted by John Elliot c. 1830, now housed at Brown University. Late 18th-early 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 51.4cm. Condition II

A RARE MORO DATU KRIS SWORD

Lot #251 (Sale Order 251 of 601)

The junggayan hilt typically carried by a datu or noble, with elephant kakatua-form pommel and coir wrap, the silver mounts with beaded borders. The finely wrought blade with separate ganja retained by a single silver baca-baca, well fullered and wrought with a broad central panel of dramatic twistcore damascus steel. In its wooden scabbard. Mid-19th century or earlier. Minor wear. Overall length 67cm.Condition II

A GREEK REVOLUTIONARY WAR-ERA BELT BUCKLE

Lot #252 (Sale Order 252 of 601)

Of classic form, wrought entirely of silver and nielloed with acanthus sprigs, the national flower of Greece. Dating to the War of Greek Independence. First quarter of the 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 12.5cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK KUBUR PISTOL

Lot #253 (Sale Order 253 of 601)

The hardwood stock well carved, with steel mounts and engraved butt. Steel lock signed and octagonal barrel. Mid-19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 39cm. Condition III

AN IMPORTANT PRESENTATION GREEK YATAGHAN SWORD

Lot #254 (Sale Order 254 of 601)

A fine and extremely rare interpretation of the well-known Ottoman weapon, likely produced for presentation by the London Philhellenic Committee. A massive example superbly executed in silver, with grips of elephant set with four silver bosses on both sides, each representing a hero of the Greek Revolution. The tang, grip bands and ferrule all heavily gilded and overlaid with silver panels pierced and engraved in neoclassical vinework, with bands of roses at the ferrule continuing onto the blade reinforces. The superior blade quite broad and single-edged, with slight recurve, a narrow fuller at the spine and a deep central fuller to either side, with the first half blued and etched with moons and suns in splendor interspersed with stars. The scabbard with wooden core, wrought entirely of silver and elaborately embossed and engraved throughout in complex vinework motifs, terminating in a dolphin's head. 1820s. Ferrule slightly loose, a small section of the silver tangband removed in period, minor loss to reinforce. Reputed to have belonged to Edward John Trelawny, a close companion and compatriot of George, Lord Byron. Trelawny accompanied Byron to Greece after meeting him, Percy Bysshe Shelley and Mary Shelley in Pisa in 1822. Like Byron, he led an adventurous and often dangerous, life. Unlike Byron, however, after fighting the Turks in Greece alongside noted warlord Odysseas Androutsos for several years, Trelawny returned to England, where he lived to the age of 88, outliving Byron by 57 years. He is interred at the Protestant Cemetery, Rome beside Percy Bysshe Shelley. Represented on the right grip bosses are: Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron, Manto Mavrogenous, Demetrios Ypsilantis. On the left grip: Leonidas, Theodoros Kolokotronis, Konstantinos Kanaris, Petrobey Mavromichalis. Overall length 84cm. Condition I

A CONTINENTAL WALLOON SWORD

Lot #255 (Sale Order 255 of 601)

German, with well-wrought steel hilt of characteristic form, with pierced plate set into the guard. The long, double-edged blade of lenticular section, struck with the king’s head mark of renowned maker Mathias Wundes of Solingen. Mid 17th century. Acid washed, areas of corrosion to hilt and blade. Overall length 91cm. Condition III

A RARE INDIAN TOP HELMET

Lot #256 (Sale Order 256 of 601)

An earlier example than usually encountered. The hemispherical bowl chiseled in with triangular panels and inlaid with gold. with captured nasal bar and three plume tubes, originally embellished with gold now largely worn away. Retains its camail of ganga jamuni (brass and iron) patterned rings. Latter 17th century. As found, worn overall, inlay heavily worn, losses to mail. Height 20cm. Condition V

A RARE GREEK SOUGIAS CLASPKNIFE

Lot #257 (Sale Order 257 of 601)

A sougias, or folding knife, the appurtenance of educated and well-to-do Greeks for trimming quill pens and other tasks, as well as self-defense. The case wrought of silver and finely engraved and nielloed in classic Epirus style, with stars and lozenges, terminating in a monster’s head. The broad blade with clipped tip and profiled spine. Early 19th century. Minor wear, blade with areas of pitting. Overall length 10cm. Condition III

A FINE OTTOMAN PRESENTATION SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #258 (Sale Order 258 of 601)

An exceptional example, the mounts characteristic of the eyalat (Ottoman province) of Damascus, with characteristic polished and studded horn grips, the steel guard, tangbands and pommel lavishly inlaid in complex geometrical and vinework motifs in gold on one side and silver on the other. The massive Persian blade finely fullered and skillfully-wrought of dramatically-patterned black wootz, and lavishly inlaid with fine gold panels at each forte, the obverse with chiseled cartouche reading, O JUDGE OF NEEDS! and another with, WORK OF ASSAD ALLAH, together with a lengthy quotation from the Qur’an running the entire length of the obverse fuller in gold, and further geometrical panels at the spine and back edge, likewise in gold. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with steel mounts lavishly inlaid in gold on one side and silver on the other fine en suite with the hilt. Mid-19th century. Light wear. Overall length 96cm. Condition II

A RARE GREEK PALASKA BULLET BOX

Lot #259 (Sale Order 259 of 601)

The silvered body with neoclassical finial to the cap and engraved borders, set with the Greek crown surmounted by a cross at the center. With belt loop to the reverse. Second quarter of the 19th century. Worn. Height 12cm. Condition III Overall length 91cm.

AN IMPORTANT PERSIAN SABER SWORD OF MOHAMMED SHAH

Lot #260 (Sale Order 260 of 601)

An exceptional example, the Ottoman mounts comprising horn grips with rare pommel form, and engraved silver guard and tangband. The singular Persian blade wrought in Ottoman style, of fine, actively-grained black wootz showing much original finish, with an inlaid cartouche at the right forte inscribed, AL SULTAN MUHAMMAD SHAH MAHDI, with fine T-back and outlined central fuller, the robust tip with pronounced yelman with back edge paneled and chiseled with a split palmette, the spine elegantly ribbed. In its wooden scabbard with leather covering and characteristic Ottoman wire seam, and four silver mounts engraved en suite with the hilt. Second quarter of the 19th century. The blade probably presented to an Ottoman prince or courtier of high rank; it bears the name of Muhammad Shah, Ruler of Iran (r. 1834-1848.) Muhammad Shah broke with Shi’ite tradition by supporting the messianic Babist movement, a group which preached the immanent return of the Twelfth Imam, Muhammad al- Mahdi (occulted 874 c.e.) The inscription, which includes the term Mahdi, suggests that the Shah considered himself the spiritual successor to the Twelfth Imam as well as his namesake. During the reign of Muhammad Shah’s son, Nasr al-Din Shah, Babism was bloodily repressed in Iran. It eventually evolved into the Baha’i faith. Minor wear, blade with minor rubbing and small areas of pitting. Overall length 95cm. Condition III

A FRENCH CUIRASSIERS BREAST AND BACKPLATE

Lot #261 (Sale Order 261 of 601)

Of steel, with raised neck and arm apertures, and bordered with brass studs, the breastplate is of considerable weight and thickness. The backplate with chains intact. Marked on the interior of the breastplate at the lower edge, MANUFACTURE RYLE DE CHATELLERAULT FEBR 1847 3T2l NO. 487, together with various inspector’s stamps. Dated 1847. Losses to chains and one tab, the other tab and leather lacking. Overall height 42cm. Condition V

AN OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #262 (Sale Order 262 of 601)

Of characteristic form, the polished horn grips with large, rolled pommel, with engraved silver guard and silver wire grip wrap to base. The curved, single-edged heirloom blade wrought of fine, actively-patterned Persian black wootz and inscribed, ABBAS SHAH BANDE-YE VILAYET in a gold cartouche, together with the date 1115 (1703/4.) In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large, well-engraved silver mounts. Late18th-early 19th century. Minor wear to scabbard. Overall length 93.5cm. Condition II

A RARE ALGERIAN POWDER HORN

Lot #263 (Sale Order 263 of 601)

Comprising a section of dark horn intricately carved with bands of characteristic Algerian geometrical motifs, and Ottoman-influenced silver mounts, the spout embossed with spiral motifs, the butt with characteristic beaded and roped borders. 18th-19th century. Worn. Overall length 15cm. Condition III

A RARE OTTOMAN CHANFRON HORSE ARMOR

Lot #264 (Sale Order 264 of 601)

Of distinctive tapered form, handwrought of a single plate of steel with a series of five deep flutes designed to strengthen the integrity of the metal as well as deflecting blows, and flanged apertures for vision. The borders pierced for a lining and for mail sections now lacking. First half of the 16th century or later. Well worn overall. Overall length 47.2cm. Condition IV

A PERSIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #265 (Sale Order 265 of 601)

A massive example, rare Afsharid-era work, the grips with original leather covering, the engraved guard with elongated quillons. The fine, broad heirloom blade of shallow curvature with elegant taper toward the tip, forged of very fine Persian Kara Taban wootz, with an inlaid cartouche at the right forte reading, WORK OF ASSAD ALLAH ISFAHANI. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with steel mounts en suite with the guard. Mid-18th century. One tangband lacking, grip and scabbard leather rubbed, blade with minor wear. Overall length 101cm. Condition III

A RARE JAPANESE KUSARI KATABIRA CONCEALED ARMOR

Lot #266 (Sale Order 266 of 601)

Rarely encountered, an Edo-era samurai mail armor, comprising a helmet and coat. The coat with high collar and full sleeves terminating in gauntlets, padded and lined with cotton, and the helmet, likewise composed of mail and completely padded and lined in cotton, providing excellent, portable and concealable protection for a swordsman. Latter 17th century. Minor areas of rusting and wear to the lining. Overall length of coat from nape to hem 78cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #267 (Sale Order 267 of 601)

A rare example of Savafid-era work, the later ebony grips with rolled pommel, the guard and tangband of characteristic form inlaid with gold. The fine, broad blade of shallow curvature with elegant taper toward the tip, forged of very fine Persian Kara Taban wootz, with a cartouche at the right forte reading, WORK OF SADIQ and a pronounced hardened edge running along the cutting edge and tip. First half of the 17th century. Grips replaced in working life, wear to blade. A Persian smith of this name is identified in L.A. Meyer, Islamic Armourers and Their Works, 1962, Geneva: Albert Kundig, p. 71 Plate XVI. Overall length 96.5cm. Condition III

A RARE MEDIEVAL BOAR SPEAR

Lot #268 (Sale Order 268 of 601)

The heavy head of characteristic form, of quadrangular section with high central ridge, expanding from the conical socket to the midpoint and then tapering evenly to the point. Struck with a maker’s mark in the form of a sword hilt. On its wooden haft with intact bindings. 15th century. Well worn. Overall length 161cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #269 (Sale Order 269 of 601)

Of characteristic form, the grips of polished antler bound with velvet and gilt wire galloon at the base, with steel pommel, guard, tangbands and chape all finely chiseled in interlacing palmette motifs with vinework borders. The long, elegant blade wrought of actively-grained Persian black wootz. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. Mid-18th century. Leather refreshed. Overall length 98cm. Condition II

A RARE SUIT OF PERSIAN ARMOR

Lot #270 (Sale Order 270 of 601)

Qajar era, comprising a highly embellished helmet, body plates, armguard and battleaxe, each etched with scenes from Persian history and inlaid with silver, and a coat of mail. The helmet of characteristic hemispherical form with elongated top spike, adjustable nasal bar and plume tubes, with camail intact, embellished with intertwining cartouches depicting Persian nobles and heroes at court, with broad borders containing Quranic inscriptions heightened with silver. The rare waistcoat-type body armor composed of five profiled and hinged plates etched overall with finely-detailed nobles hunting a variety of beasts and birds with inlay, encircled by cartouches containing Quranic calligraphy retaining traces of silver. The bazuband raised from a single plate and etched overall with scenes of heroes and nobles in battle. The double-headed axe likewise embellished with Persian mythological and heroic characters, with steel shaft. The mail coat wrought of butted steel rings. Mid-19th century. Worn overall, minor losses to mail. Length of mail coat 76.5 cm. Mannequin and gambeson not included. Condition III

A RARE JAPANESE KUSARI KATABIRA ARMOR

Lot #271 (Sale Order 271 of 601)

A superior example, an Edo-era samurai mail armor comprising a helmet and coat, composed of blackened steel rings interspersed with narrow vertical bands of brass rings throughout. The coat with high collar and full sleeves terminating in gauntlets, padded and lined with cotton and edged with stamped hide, and the helmet, likewise composed of black steel rings interspersed with bands of brass rings and completely padded and lined in cotton, and bordered with stamped hide. Providing excellent, portable and concealable protection for a swordsman. Latter 17th century. Minor areas of rusting and wear to the lining. Overall length of coat from nape to hem 79cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #272 (Sale Order 272 of 601)

The grips with original leather covering, the guard wrought of Persian wootz with elongated quillons. The fine, broad blade of shallow curvature with elegant taper toward the tip, forged of very fine Persian black wootz. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with touches of gilt and embossed and engraved silver locket and steel mounts. First half of the 18th century. Section of pommel lacking, chape damaged. Overall length 96cm. Condition II

A FINE MEXICAN REVOLUTIONARY- ERA SWORD

Lot #273 (Sale Order 273 of 601)

Very rarely encountered, a fine-quality type made for guerilla commanders of the revolutionary era during the Diaz Revolt (1876-1880,) likely in Oaxaca. The steel hilt with finely pierced and silver-inlaid mounts, displaying Spanish Colonial characteristics; notably the small, spherical pommel and cup and knucklebow placed above the guard. The grip of wood, the liner of tooled leather. The fine, paneled blade lightly curved and single-edged, with narrow fullers and expanded back edge, struck at the right forte, TOLEDO ANO 1880 and 508 at the base of the blade. In its leather scabbard, the separately applied leather locket and chape with fine piteado work in intricate floral and geometrical motifs. Overall length 100.2cm. Condition III

A RARE GREEK SABER SWORD

Lot #274 (Sale Order 274 of 601)

The hardwood grip carved in a writhen pattern, terminating in a pommel transitional between karabela and spherical types, with silver studs. The long, finely-wrought heirloom Ottoman blade with pronounced yelman displaying evidence of damascus forging. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with steel mounts. Showing the combination of Ottoman and European characteristics often found in Greek arms. late 18th-early 19th century. Worn, blade with areas of pitting, chape rubbed. Overall length 92cm. Condition III

A RARE JAPANESE SWORDCANE

Lot #275 (Sale Order 275 of 601)

The crooked handle wrought entirely of steel with superior Higo Zogan or inlay work in gold overall, depicting intricately-detailed scenes of nature, including birds among foliage, and a view of a fishing village. The polished quadrangular blade with acute thrusting tip. In its bamboo shaft with gilt tip. Late 19th-early 20th century. Minor stable cracks to shaft. Overall length 93.5cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #276 (Sale Order 276 of 601)

With rare, fibrous horn grips, the brass guard with upper langet terminating in a crescent on each side. The well-wrought blade showing faint evidence of wootz forging. 18th-19th century. Minor wear to blade. Overall length 93.5cm. Condition III

A MORO DATU BARONG SHORTSWORD

Lot #277 (Sale Order 277 of 601)

the grip carved of banati wood, with large kakatua pommel, the ferrule of horn and silver. The broad, handforged blade showing layered forging. In its rattan-bound wooden scabbard, carved with okir motifs. Second half of the 19th century. Losses to scabbard, rattan partly raveled. Overall length 62cm. Condition II

A FINE BHUTANESE SWORD

Lot #278 (Sale Order 278 of 601)

The long, straight single-edged blade exhibiting characteristic “hairpin” damascus forging. The hilt and scabbard wrought entirely in silver with embossing and engraving. 18th-19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 84.5cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #279 (Sale Order 279 of 601)

With characteristic engraved brass hilt terminating in an elephant’s head. The blade wrought of actively-grained Indian wootz with scarfweld. 19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 84cm. Condition III

A RARE PHILIPPINES MINISBAD SWORD

Lot #280 (Sale Order 280 of 601)

From the Bicol region, the reddish hardwood grip terminating in a fully-modelled bat’s head, the grip with spiral carving, elaborately embellished with silver. The wrought iron guard with disk guard, drooping quillon and knucklebow. The thick, robust blade with characteristic choil, deeply bellied at the tip, with incised decoration at the spine and forging delaminations evident. Latter 19th century. Worn. Overall length 66cm. Condition III

A RARE SOUTH YEMEN SWORD

Lot #281 (Sale Order 281 of 601)

Likely made in Hyderabad for a Hadhrami client, the fine hilt wrought entirely in silver, of characteristic form with knuckle chains intact, and inscribed with the name of the owner on the pommel, AHMAD BARAJ BEK SADAR. Mounted with a long, fullered and hollowground single-edged blade with back edge, expanding substantially at the tip. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with fine, large, en suite mounts of engraved and pierced silver underlaid with copper, retaining its fine gilt and beaded tassels. Late 18th-early 19th century. Minor wear, scabbard refreshed. Overall length 91.6cm. Condition II

A RARE MORO KAMPILAN SWORD

Lot #282 (Sale Order 282 of 601)

Made for use with a single hand. The well-carved hardwood hilt made with rare lobed pommel carved with okir decoration. The grip and guard with robust rattan binding and woven cord munsala. The handwrought blade showing layered forging, the expanded tip with scalloped and pierced spine. Retains its two-piece hardwood scabbard. Late 19th century. Minor wear, scabbard with remains of later adhesive, blade with areas of shallow pitting. Overall length 91.5cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN KILIC SWORD

Lot #283 (Sale Order 283 of 601)

With horn grips and silver tangband and guard, the European blade an heirloom with traces of original etched decoration. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with silver mounts en suite with the hilt. Mid-19th century. Tangband loose, mounts tarnished. Overall length 87.5cm. Condition III

A FINE OTTOMAN TALISMANIC SHIRT

Lot #284 (Sale Order 284 of 601)

An Ottoman tilsimli gomlegi, of characteristic T-form handwoven linen, the sides expanding toward the hem. Finely painted in symmetrical panels of ocher and green with broad borders of gold, containing superbly calligraphed quotations from Qur’an in sulus (thulth,) including Allah! Muhammad!, the 99 Names of God and the Shahada. 19th-20th century. Minor signs of wear. Such shirts, worn in battle, provided spiritual protection. Length from nape to hem 106cm. Condition I

AN OTTOMAN SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #285 (Sale Order 285 of 601)

With horn grips retaining their leather wrap, with brass guard and steel mounts on the leather covered scabbard, the handwrought blade showing evidence of pattern-welded damascus steel. 19th century. Heavily worn overall, tip rounded. Overall length 88.5cm. Condition IV

A TRIBAL WARCAP

Lot #286 (Sale Order 286 of 601)

The conical body of woven rattan, set with scales. 19th century. Light wear. Overall height 21cm. Condition III

A MORO KAMPILAN SWORD

Lot #287 (Sale Order 287 of 601)

The carved hilt of figured hardwood set with mechanical gears as ornaments, and woven rattan grip. The handwrought blade with profiled tip. Early 20th century. Blade toned and lightly pitted. Overall length 99cm. Condition III

A RARE SPANISH COLONIAL RAPIER

Lot #288 (Sale Order 288 of 601)

The hemispherical cup with integrally-forged branches joining the guard and knucklebow, with mushroom-form pommel and chequered horn grip. Long, broad, double-edged blade of flattened hexagonal section tapering continuously to the tip.Mid-17th century. Brown overall, minor chipping to grip. Swords of this form are known as the Caribbean cuphilt; they were produced both in Europe and the New World, but endemic to the Spanish Main (Spanish possessions in the New World directly accessible from Spain, including the coastline from present-day Florida to Venezuela and the Caribbean Islands.) They are one of the very few weapons which may be authentically ascribed to privateers generally and to buccaneers, who preyed on the Spanish Main, most specifically. Most Caribbean cuphilts have been shortened and modified through hard use over the centuries. This example remains untouched. See Spanish Military Weapons in Colonial America, 1700 – 1821. By Sidney B. Brinckerhoff and Pierce A. Chamberlain. Harrisburg, Pa.: Stackpole Books, 1972, 72, for a precisely similar example in the Arizona Historical Society Collection, Tucson, Arizona. Overall length114cm.

AN AFGHAN SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #289 (Sale Order 289 of 601)

With steel mounts and leather covered scabbard, the handwrought blade showing evidence of pattern-welded damascus steel. 19th century. Heavily worn overall. Overall length 82cm. Condition IV

A RARE SPANISH COLONIAL ESPADA ANCHA SWORD

Lot #290 (Sale Order 290 of 601)

Rarely encountered, the New World steel hilt expanding slightly toward the pommel, and cut with fine spiral fluting, the knucklebow and quillon embellished with monster heads and profiling, the rounded clamshell guard embellished with radiating flutes. The long, double-edged blade of flattened hexagonal section with three short fullers at either side of the forte, retaining its full length and etched, NO ME SACQUES SIN RAZON NO ME EMBAINES SIN HONOR (DO NOT DRAW ME WITHOUT REASON DO NOT SHEATHE ME WITHOUT HONOR.) Beginning of the 19th century. Condition II

A RARE POLISH KARABELA SWORD

Lot #291 (Sale Order 291 of 601)

A very seldom-encountered type, with fine elephant grips carved with chevrons and retained by three silver bosses on either side. The guard of silver with bud quillon finials and chiseled overall with foliate motifs. The exceptional Polish or Hungarian blade well forged with fullering and pronounced back edge. A pair of Genoa marks struck at the left forte, the right forte with a finely inlaid Virgin Mary and Infant Christ in gold, above a pair of candles in gold and silver and sprig with an elaborately figured gold inlay panel to the base. Second half of the 17th century. Minor wear and rubbing. A small number of saber blades bearing the Theotokos, or Virgin and Child, is known. They are generally held to have been made in Poland, Serbia, Greece and Russia during the 1600s. For similar examples, see: http://sword-site.com/thread/971/remarkably-preserved-byzantine-serbian-sword Overall length 91cm.

A RARE ENGLISH CLOSE HELMET

Lot #292 (Sale Order 292 of 601)

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 oculars, 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 38cm. Condition IV

A FINE ALGERIAN MIQUELET MUSKET

Lot #293 (Sale Order 293 of 601)

Of characteristic form, the elephant butt decorated with birdseye motifs. The walnut stock inlaid with scrolling silver wire and finely inlaid with numerous large profiled and engraved silver plaques of complex form, set with corals and bearing two inscriptions, likely a presentation, dated 1294 a.h. (1876 c.e.). The fine miquelet lock inlaid with engraved brass and dated 1209 a.h. (1794 c.e.). The exceptionally long, octagonal barrel with silver breech and profiled sight, struck with a collection number, and retained by finely embossed and engraved silver bands, one with illegible inscription. Retains its hardwood ramrod. Dated 1794. 19th century. Minor rubbing, slight losses to silver wire. Overall length 182cm. Condition III

AN IMPORTANT ITALIAN RONDACHE SHIELD

Lot #294 (Sale Order 294 of 601)

A heavy shield made for use, likely siege work. Handwrought of steel throughout with rolled border and remains of leather grips and lining retained by rivets. The obverse finely painted with a Mannerist representation of the Homeric heroes Achilles and Hector dueling on the verdant plain of Scamander before Troy. On the left, Achilles is represented as a strong, bearded warrior in a fine suit of black armor and shield with gilt details made for him by the god Hephaistos, and armed with a storta type short saber. On the right, Hector, Prince of Troy, opposes him, in a gilded and plumed helmet and shield, wielding an arming sword with recurved guard and wheel pommel. The pierced and engraved brass boss with scalloped edge retained by a quadrangular steel central spike. Late 16th-early 17th century. Wear, minor abrasions to paint. Diameter 57.5cm. Condition III

A RARE ALGERIAN FLINTLOCK PISTOL

Lot #295 (Sale Order 295 of 601)

A large example, the walnut stock elaborately mounted in engraved silver the butt set with a carnelian, the triggerguard inscribed, WORK OF MUHAMMAD. The lock inlaid with chiseled silver panels, the barrel retained by an engraved silver band. Wooden ramrod intact. First half of the 19th century. Worn. Overall length 48cm. Condition II

A CONTINENTAL BAROQUE DAGGER

Lot #296 (Sale Order 296 of 601)

A large example, the guard and pommel highly embellished and silvered, with reeded bone grip. The blade long, straight and double-edged. First half of the 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 61.5cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #297 (Sale Order 297 of 601)

A small example designed for concealment, the grips of stone and mother of pearl. The well-forged, curved blade with T-back and shallow fuller. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. Latter 19th century. Overall length 19cmcm. Condition II

A SUIT OF JAPANESE SAMURAI ARMOR

Lot #298 (Sale Order 298 of 601)

Edo era, comprising a ten-plate steel kabuto helmet and three-pate shikoro in dark brown lacquer. The do is steel, the sode combined of mail and plates, the kusazuri likewise of steel. The haidate are composed of mail, the suneate are of dark brown-lacquered steel plates connected by mail. C. 1700. losses to lacquer. Height of do 80cm. Condition II STAND NOT INCLUDED

A U.S. M 1913 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER

Lot #299 (Sale Order 299 of 601)

The last pattern saber to be issued to American cavalrymen, designed by Lt. (later general) George S. Patton Jr. Characteristic black rubber grips, large, pressed steel guard and straight, double-edged blade with central fuller struck US with NO 13 on one side and LF & Co with a bursting bomb between and 1918. In its canvas-covered field scabbard with steel mounts. Dated 1918. Worn. Overall length 110.5cm. Condition III

A GEORGIAN-ERA SUIT OF ARMOR

Lot #300 (Sale Order 300 of 601)

The sallet helmet of characteristic form with central ridge and pivoting visor pierced for ventilation, with rolled borders. Breastplate with central ridge, rolled borders at the neck and arm gussets and flanged at the waist, the backplate likewise rolled at neck and arm gussets. With complete arm defenses, the pauldrons with four upper plates with rolled rims, the couters with rolled edges, the vambraces rolled at the cuff. The gauntlets articulated, with pointed cuffs, all fingers intact. Each tasset composed of four lames. The cuisses wrought of a single plate with central ridge, the poleyns with rounded profile and expanded wings. The two-piece greaves well-modelled, with central ridge. The multi-lamed steel sabatons en suite. Holding a massive broadsword with flanged pommel and wire-wrapped grip. Second quarter of the 20th century. Brown overall, areas of rust, some straps repaired. Wooden stand with round base included if desired, shipping additional. Overall height on stand 194cm. Condition III

A RARE MUGHAL MAIL & PLATE HELMET

Lot #301 (Sale Order 301 of 601)

A rare form, designed to be worn over a turban. Constructed of four rectangular steel lamellae alternating with panels of riveted mail, the domed cap with faceted finial, the lamellae overlapping and connected at either end with riveted mail rings which develops into a triangular flap to protect the face and falls to the shoulders. Late 16th-early 17th century. Minor losses to rings. Overall height 61cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN SHAMSHIR SABER

Lot #302 (Sale Order 302 of 601)

A rare type, Zand Dynasty, the dark horn grips with distinctive angular pommel suggesting a transitional form between karabela and fully-developed spherical Ottoman type, set with three large bosses and steel guard showing traces of wootz pattern. The fine, long, broad blade of shallow curvature with a broad and narrow fuller and distinct back edge to each side, forged of very fine Persian Kara Taban wootz, and inscribed with two cartouches at the right forte, the upper reading, WORK OF MU’ALEM, and the lower with a representation of a lion or dog. In its embossed leather-covered scabbard. Latter 18th century. Hilt and scabbard showing substantial wear. L.A. Meyer, Islamic Armourers and Their Works, 1962, Geneva: Albert Kundig, p. 128 Plate XI lists three swords made by a smith of this name. Overall length 96.5cm. Condition II

A MORO PANABAS AXE

Lot #303 (Sale Order 303 of 601)

The exceptionally long, broad, handforged blade with distinctive curve and expanded tip showing its layered construction, the long, faceted wooden grip with expanded terminal, with long, ribbed brass ferrule. Mid-19th century. Overall length 99.5cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN–ERA CLOSE HELMET

Lot #304 (Sale Order 304 of 601)

The two-piece skull with pronounced comb, the visor and bevor sharing a common pivot as is typical, the bevor with hook closure. The gorget composed of a broad lame with turned edge and hook closure to the right side. Minor wear. Middle of the 19th century. Cleaned. Height 40cm. Condition II

A RARE OTTOMAN BICHAK DAGGER

Lot #305 (Sale Order 305 of 601)

A rare type, the elephant grips of characteristic large-eared form, with elaborately filigreed silver tangband, the straight, single-edged blade with T-back, wrought of actively-grained wootz. The wooden scabbard completely covered with embossed and engraved silver in intricate Ottoman baroque motifs, with robust locket. First half of the 19th century. Overall length 52cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN PALA SABER

Lot #306 (Sale Order 306 of 601)

A rare example of classic form, with rare, fibrous horn grips, the mounts of silver, finely engraved and hallmarked with remains of gilding. The massive heirloom T-section blade fullered and paneled at the yelman, or back edge, and wrought of wootz damascus steel. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard finely mounted in silver, en suite with the hilt. Late 18th- early19th century. Overall length 98.8cm. Condition I

A FINE PERSIAN KULA KHUD HELMET

Lot #307 (Sale Order 307 of 601)

Dating to the early Qajar dynasty, the bowl of deep hemispherical form chiseled overall with horsemen amongst flowering vines amidst panels of gild inlay, the rim with a broad panel of Qur’anic inscription in silver. Retains its original camail of fine iron and brass rings worked in a lehrian pattern, with long, tapering termini. Inlay rubbed in spots. End of the 18th-beginning of the 19th century. Height including camail 70cm. Condition II

A RARE PHILIPPINES SWORD

Lot #308 (Sale Order 308 of 601)

Bagobo work, with actively-grained hardwood grip and embellished brass ferrule and guard. The singled-edged blade well forged. In its wooden scabbard with elaborate brass projections at the tip and woven covering intact. 19th-20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 55.5cm. Condition II

A PAIR OF GERMAN ARMOR MITTEN GAUNTLETS

Lot #309 (Sale Order 309 of 601)

The long, pointed cuffs with rolled and roped borders outlined with domed rivets, the backs articulated with a series of profiled lames and raised, embossed knuckle plates, with further lames continuing to the triangular tips. The thumbs likewise fully articulated. First half of the 17th century. Minor wear, areas of light pitting. Overall length 41cm. Condition III

A FINE OTTOMAN SHISHANA MUSKET

Lot #310 (Sale Order 310 of 601)

Rare in carbine length, made for a horseman. The dark walnut stock of characteristic form, finely embellished overall with embossed and engraved silver plaques for its entire length, signed WORK OF MUSTAFA and the year [11]92 (1776/77 c.e.) The miquelet lock with profiling and elaborate silver inlay and set with a coral in a silver bezel. The heavy, round heirloom barrel forged of fine twisted damascus steel and inlaid in gold foliate designs at the breech and muzzle, retained to the stock by finely wrought silver bands. Retains its ramrod. Latter 18th century. Minor wear, small section of silver missing from lock. Overall length 107cm. Condition II

A SET OF EUROPEAN ARMOR GORGET AND GAUNTLETS

Lot #311 (Sale Order 311 of 601)

Very well wrought pieces of armor, likely German. The gorget with central ridge and embossed borders with rolled and roped edges, and set with numerous brass studs, with its en suite pair of gauntlets, the pointed cuffs likewise embossed, with rolled and roped edges and brass studs. The backs of the hands well-articulated with profiled lamellae and brass studs, with roped knuckle bars and fingers composed of bifurcated scales. Made without thumbs. Mid-17th century. Overall wear, the fingers releathered. Width of gorget 28cm. Condition III

A PRESENTATION PERCUSSION GUN

Lot #312 (Sale Order 312 of 601)

The half stock lacquered black, with engraved white metal furniture. The butt covered with pseudo-Chinese gold lacquer decoration involving fish, dragons and tigers amongst vinework. With back action percussion lock, the lockplate with engraved decoration, the wrist chequered and set with a cap box with sprung lid. The large bore barrel struck with a Belgian mark near the breach. With iron ramrod. Mid-19th century. Well worn overall, wood scratched and gouged, barrel pitted. Likely presented to a regional Chinese ruler or warlord. Overall length 133cm. Condition III

A NORTHERN EUROPEAN BURGONET HELMET

Lot #313 (Sale Order 313 of 601)

Likely English, with one-piece skull and rolled comb, the peaked and barred visor and bevor sharing a common pivot as is typical, the bevor secured by a hook. With plume tube to the base of the skull.17th century or later. Lightly pitted overall. Height 44cm. Condition III

A PHILIPPINES KALASAG SHIELD

Lot #314 (Sale Order 314 of 601)

Kalinga People, carved a single section of hardwood in characteristic form, with raised, carved panels and rattan bindings intact; the reverse with integral grip. Latter 19th century. Minor wear overall. Overall length 110cm. Condition II

A MUGHAL MAIL COIF

Lot #315 (Sale Order 315 of 601)

Of rings. With characteristic triangular flap designed to protect the wearer’s face, a circular plate at the apex surmounted by a spike. Latter 16th century. Minor wear, brown overall. Overall length 49 cm. Condition IIIhigher quality than usually encountered, wrought of alternating rows of riveted and solid

A RARE MAASAI SHIELD

Lot #316 (Sale Order 316 of 601)

Of an earlier form than typically encountered, made of hide laced to a central wooden post with integral grip, the edges bound to stripped branches with tightly-coiled hide. Mid- 19th century. Overall length 80cm. Condition III

A GERMAN SWORD RAPIER

Lot #317 (Sale Order 317 of 601)

The guard finely forged of lenticular- and rectangular-section bars with recurved quillons and large ring guards with lower branches meeting the forte, the spherical pommel engraved. The wooden grip retains its leather covering and wire wrap. The long, double-edged blade forged with a rectangular forte and raised central ridge with obtuse tip. First quarter of the 17th century. Well worn, guard modified during its working life. Overall length 121.6cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN HANCER DAGGER

Lot #318 (Sale Order 318 of 601)

The rhino grip with silver mounts set with turquoises, with curved, handwrought blade of unusual triangular section. In its en suite engraved silver scabbard. 19th c. Minor. Overall length 30cm. Condition II

A GERMAN BEARING SWORD

Lot #319 (Sale Order 319 of 601)

With flattened scent-bottle form steel pommel and stepped, leather-covered wooden grip, the robust steel guard recurved, with profiled ring guard ecusson. The massive, unsharpened blade wrought with a flattened lenticular section and tapering gradually toward the tip. Mid-late 16th century. Minor wear overall. Overall length 113.2cm. Condition II

A MOROCCAN JENAWI SWORD

Lot #320 (Sale Order 320 of 601)

Rarely encountered, with characteristic, profiled horn grip mounted in engraved brass, with single-edged fullered blade terminating in an acute tip. In its wooden scabbard covered in engraved brass mounts en suite with the hilt. Mid-19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 59cm. Condition II

A SUIT OF JAPANSE SAMURAI ARMOR

Lot #321 (Sale Order 321 of 601)

Edo era, comprising a six-plate steel kabuto helmet and shikoro in dark brown lacquer. The do is steel, the sode combined of mail and plates, the kusazuri likewise of steel. The haidate are composed of mail with small, lacquered steel plates, the suneate are of dark brown-lacquered steel plates connected by mail. C. 1700. Losses to lacquer. Height of do 81 cm. Condition II STAND NOT INCLUDED

AN AMERICAN OFFICERS 1840 SABER

Lot #322 (Sale Order 322 of 601)

Hilt mounts of brass with eaglehead pommel and ribbed bone grip. Single-edged, etched and fullered blade. Possibly artillery, c1840. Grip chipped, blade with areas of rusting. Overall length 91cm. Condition III

A MUGHAL INDIAN TOP HELMET

Lot #323 (Sale Order 323 of 601)

A fine example, the steel bowl of segmented form, the nasal with elaborately-profiled finials, and set with a pair of plume tubes and top spike. Elaborately inlaid overall in delicate panels of flowering silver and gold vinework, the camail covering the brow and falling in points at the sides and rear. First half of the 19th century. Height including camail 36.8cm. Condition I

AN IMPERIAL RUSSIAN M 1907 BEBUT SHORTSWORD

Lot #324 (Sale Order 324 of 601)

With hardwood grips, brass mounts and bifullered, curved and double-edged blade. In its original scabbard. Multiple Cyrillic and numerical stamps to blade, hilt and scabbard including the date, 1913. Dated 1913. Light wear. Overall length 63.5 cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN BAZUBAND ARMOR ARMGUARD

Lot #325 (Sale Order 325 of 601)

Qajar Dynasty, raised from a single plate and deeply etched overall with gold inlay. Mid-19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 30.5cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN-ERA MEDIEVAL PIKEMAN’S ARMOR

Lot #326 (Sale Order 326 of 601)

A quality set, comprising a sallet helmet of characteristic German form, the domed skull retaining its liner, with and flared rim, steel studded border and roped edge, and a brigandine armor, padded and faced with green and red wool and geometrically stitched and studded overall. Edged with scalloped leather and secured by eight profiled brass buckles, the arms, which terminate in mittens, and upper legs protected by densely-studded leather overall. The shoulders covered with leather flaps, likewise studded. Late 19th century. Wear to both pieces, brigandine with minor losses, one strap lacking. Height of brigandine 85cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN KILIC SABER

Lot #327 (Sale Order 327 of 601)

Greek work, the hardwood grips decorated with silver studs and set with silver bosses, the tangband and chain knuckleguard of silver with characteristic scrolled mount set with a coral, the steel guard with subtle profiling. The broad, handwrought Ottoman blade with moderate curvature and a series of interrupted fullers at each side of the spine, with a gold-inlaid dragon at the right forte containing the date 1125 a.h. (1712/13 c.e.) and a gold foliate panel at the spine. The wooden scabbard covered in leather with characteristic wire binding, the large silver mounts finely embossed in intricate imbricated motifs, the suspension bands with Ottoman baroque motifs. Second half of the 18th century or earlier. Minor delamination to spine of blade, scabbard tip dented. The Ottoman year 1125 likely commemorates their victory in Russo-Ottoman War, specifically, the Pruth River Campaign and resulting treaties. Overall length 93cm. Condition III

A PRUSSIAN M 1889 INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD DEGEN

Lot #328 (Sale Order 328 of 601)

With brass hilt and black-lacquered grip set with Kaiser Wilhelm II monogram, grip wires intact. Double-fullered straight blade of grosse Degen type. Scabbard intact. Late 19th century. Scabbard repainted. 98cm overall in scabbard. Condition II

A FINE MUGHAL MAIL ARMOR SHIRT

Lot #329 (Sale Order 329 of 601)

Of high quality, tightly wrought of extremely small iron and brass rings approximately 3mm in diameter, in lehrian patterns throughout. With raised collar and long sleeves, falling halfway to the knees and open at the obverse, the reverse vented to facilitate riding. Retains its gilded, trefoil-form clasps. First half of the 17th century. Minor losses to rings. Overall length from nape to hem 81cm. Condition III

A RARE GREEK TROUSSE

Lot #330 (Sale Order 330 of 601)

Wrought entirely of silver in baroque style, the silver handles finely wrought with architectural elements, terminating in stylized owl’s heads, symbol of the goddess Athena, with domed caps, each with a retaining ring. The fork and knife wrought of steel, each profiled, the fork pierced with a heart. In their scabbard wrought entirely of silver and embossed and engraved with characteristic vinework, with a lengthy (untranslated) Greek inscription to the obverse and a silver toggle to the reverse. Early 18th century. Minor wear. See R. Elgood, The Arms of Greece and Her Balkan Neighbors in the Ottoman Period, 2009, New York, Thames & Hudson, p. 49. plate 032, for similar. Overall length 26.5cm.

A RARE PAIR OF OTTOMAN STIRRUPS

Lot #331 (Sale Order 331 of 601)

Forged of iron in typical trapezoidal form, each with silver and gold inlays in geometrical patterns. 18th century. Worn overall. Height 21cm. Condition III

A FINE INDIAN SOSUN PATTAH SWORD

Lot #332 (Sale Order 332 of 601)

The elegant iron hilt wrought with fully-modeled parrot’s head pommel set with rubies and elaborately inlaid in flowering vine motifs overall in gold. The graceful blade of Northern or Muslim form with pronounced T-back and chamfered edge, with gold-inlaid panel to the forte, forged of the finest Persian Kara Taban or brilliant black wootz damascus steel, displaying a prominent ladder pattern with fine original finish overall. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard bound with gilt braid. First half of the 18th century. Slight staining to forte, scabbard well worn. Overall length 55.2cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN YATAGHAN SWORD

Lot #333 (Sale Order 333 of 601)

With massive walrus grips of Balkan form, the elaborate tangband and bolsters gilded and set with corals. The broad, single-edged recurved blade with narrow fuller, with worn silver inlay cartouche. The velvet-covered wooden scabbard with finely embossed and engraved silvered mounts. Worn overall, tangband and bolsters worn. Overall length 78.2cm. Condition III

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN-ERA ARMOR GAUNTLETS

Lot #334 (Sale Order 334 of 601)

Finely handwrought, the pointed cuffs fluted, with rolled and roped borders. The lames articulated and embossed at the knuckles, fingers intact. First quarter of the 17th century. Worn. Overall length 36cm. Condition II

A RARE HUNGARIAN HUSSAR SWORD

Lot #335 (Sale Order 335 of 601)

Of classic form, the silver or silvered mounts comprising an oval pommel cap and profiled backstrap, and symmetrical guard, the long quillons with expanded terminals with profiled decoration and wooden grip covered in leather. The massive, well-forged, single-edged blade triple fullered with pronounced back-edge. Mid-17th century or later. Minor wear overall. Overall length 94cm. Condition II

A GREEK FLINTLOCK KOUMPOURA PISTOL

Lot #336 (Sale Order 336 of 601)

A fine example of Epirus workmanship, the entire stock of silver, chiseled, engraved and nielloed in intricate baroque motifs involving garlands and floral sprays, with the Byzantine double-headed eagle crest at the breach and a monster head at the underside of the forearm. The lock with stepped plate and elegantly-formed cock with engraved borders. The imported barrel lightly engraved at the breech. Late 18th-early 19th century. Overall length 41.4cm. Condition II

A FLINTLOCK POWDER TESTER

Lot #337 (Sale Order 337 of 601)

English work, stocked in hardwood with brass furniture, the lock, testing mechanism and spring of steel, with maker’s initials AB on the wheel. Mid-18th century. Well worn. Overall length 29.5cm. Condition III

A CONTINENTAL GENERAL OFFICERS MAMELUKE SABER

Lot #338 (Sale Order 338 of 601)

The casein grips with characteristic rolled pommel, mounted in gilt brass, the guard, locket, chape and suspension bands on the leather scabbard all elaborately embellished en suite. With long, graceful, single-edged blade. Mid-19th century. Light wear, minor chipping to grips. Overall length 101cm. Condition II

AN ENGLISH EXPORT FRONTIER KNIFE

Lot #339 (Sale Order 339 of 601)

Produced for sale in the American West, the fluted horn grip swelling at the pommel, with recurved steel guard, the blade with clipped tip showing much sharpening. In its leather sheath with brass locket. Mid-19th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 32cm. Condition IV

A RARE ATHABASCAN Y-POMMEL DAGGER

Lot #340 (Sale Order 340 of 601)

Handwrought of steel, the broad blade with central ridge and tapered tip, the characteristic bifurcated pommel well-wrought, terminating in a pair of volutes, the grip retaining its rawhide wrap. In its original hide sheath with sinew binding. Early 20th century. Worn overall. Overall length 43cm. Condition II

A RARE KONGO MBELE A LULENDO SWORD

Lot #341 (Sale Order 341 of 601)

Known as the Sword of Authority, a very fine example of the type. Closely modeled on its 16th century European prototype, the elegant iron guard with rolled quillons terminating in expanded, pierced and profiled quillon tips, and pierced oval pommel. Mounted with a fine European broadsword blade acquired through trade or capture, the forte with short fullers at each edge, and a maker’s mark of an orb incised and inlaid in copper above a central fuller. Mid-16th century or later. Corroded condition, losses to the tip. Portuguese traveler Oduardo Lopez noted that swords and daggers were already in use among rulers in Luanda as regalia when he visited there in 1578. Overall length 94cm. Condition V

A PERSIAN CEREMONIAL BATTLEAXE

Lot #342 (Sale Order 342 of 601)

A massive example, likely for use at court or in Muharram processions, the head and socket elaborately embellished in intricate vinework motifs with later wooden haft and tassel. Second half of the 19th century. Minor chip to edge. Overall length 95.5cm. Condition II

A RARE PAIR OF INDIAN ARMOR ARMGUARDS

Lot #343 (Sale Order 343 of 601)

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 OTTOMAN CEKAN WAR HAMMER

Lot #344 (Sale Order 344 of 601)

A type closely associated with the Siege of Vienna in 1683, the steel head of characteristic form with flaring hammer and curved, profiled back-spike, finely inlaid overall with characteristic interlacing vinework and the Ottoman tamga, and inscribed OWNER TANAS ALI. The wooden haft finely polychromed overall in bands of flowering vinework. Mid-17th century. Worn overall, head cleaned, haft with losses to lacquer, particularly at the butt. Overall length 49.7cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN YATAGHAN SWORD

Lot #345 (Sale Order 345 of 601)

A massive example with characteristic large-eared horn grips. The long, single-edged, recurved blade with worn silver decoration and wrought with a broad central panel of twistcore damascus steel. The tooled leather-covered wooden scabbard with silvered mounts embossed and engraved with baroque stands of arms and scrolling borders. First half of the 19th century. Overall length 97cm. Condition III

AN ETHIOPIAN SHOTEL SWORD

Lot #346 (Sale Order 346 of 601)

With characteristic grip made of three sections of horn, the well-wrought, recurved blade with raised central ridge and chamfered edge, with acute tip. Mid-late 19th century. Areas of pitting, grip slightly loose. Overall length 84cm. Condition III

A VICTORIAN SPONTOON POLEARM

Lot #347 (Sale Order 347 of 601)

Likely ceremonial, the blade with double pairs of spikes, terminating in an ox-tongue tip, with cylindrical socket. On its velvet-covered and tasseled wooden haft, spirally bound in gilt braid and brass studded. Late 19th-early 20th century. Worn overall, velvet and braid rubbed in spots. Overall length 180cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN SURMENE DAGGER

Lot #348 (Sale Order 348 of 601)

A large example with characteristic eared horn grip and deeply bellied, finely fullered blade. In its later velvet-covered wooden scabbard. Second half of the 19th century. Worn. Overall length 39cm. Condition II

A RARE BALKAN DZEFERDAR MUSKET

Lot #349 (Sale Order 349 of 601)

A fine example of the type, based upon an Italian longarm which evolved in Boka Kotorska. Stocked in dark hardwood, with drooping butt elaborately inlaid with bone and mother of pearl plaques and brass medallions. With early flintlock mechanism, the octagonal Italian barrel fitted with sights during the 19th century, and retained to the stock by embossed silver bands. Mid-18th century. Light wear. Overall length 160cm. Condition II

A FINE ROYAL PRESENTATION OMANI KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #350 (Sale Order 350 of 601)

Of al-Busaidi form, unique to the Sultanate of Oman. The grip of rare, fibrous horn with flared pommel and elaborately filigreed gold mounts. The exceptionally well-wrought, curved, double-edged blade with central rib retaining much original edge. The felt-covered wooden scabbard with heavy massive finely filigreed gold mounts en suite with the hilt and set with seven rings, five in gold and two in silver, bound with gold wire. All gold parts have been tested and show gold content above 21 karats. In its locking oak presentation case lined with velvet. Late 19th century. The later case with some restoration. Overall length 28cm. Condition II

A KIRIBATI (GILBERT ISLANDS) SHARKTOOTH SWORD

Lot #351 (Sale Order 351 of 601)

Of characteristic form, the hardwood haft finely grooved and set with extremely sharp shark’s teeth, each bored through and retained by twined plant fiber. Retains its feather dazzler at the tip and quillon terminals. On its hardwood plaque. First half of the 20th century. One tooth lacking. Overall length of plaque 70cm. Condition II

A RARE ALBANIAN KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #352 (Sale Order 352 of 601)

The characteristic grip carved of a single large section of walrus, the curved, double-edged blade with high central ridge with evidence of wootz forging. In its intricately embossed and engraved silver scabbard. 18th-19th century. Silver tarnished. Overall length 49cm. Condition II

A VICTORAIN-ERA HAND AND A HALF SWORD

Lot #353 (Sale Order 353 of 601)

A massive example with brass pommel and guard with large ring guards, embellished with fluting and profiling overall, and stepped wooden grip. The handwrought blade long and double-edged, with short central fuller bordered by etched panels of vinework. Late 19th –early 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 125cm. Condition II

A GERMAN HUNTING TROUSSE

Lot #354 (Sale Order 354 of 601)

Comprising a cased knife, fork, spoon, awl and tweezer. The fork three-tined with profiling at the base, the knife blade a period replacement. Each with en suite horn grips, the mounts of silver and pewter. The spoon carved of a single piece of cow horn, the tweezer of steel with profiled edges, the awl with bone grips. In their tooled leather-covered wooden case. Latter 17th century. Worn. Overall length 22.1cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN HANCER DAGGER

Lot #355 (Sale Order 355 of 601)

Provincial work, likely made in Baghdad. The hardwood grip of characteristic form, the curved, double-edged wootz blade with central ridge. In its faceted and engraved silver scabbard. 19th c. Scabbard worn, tip with period repair. Overall length 37cm. Condition III

A RARE CONTINENTAL DIRK DAGGER

Lot #356 (Sale Order 356 of 601)

French or British, dating to the period of Muhammad Ali’s rise in Egypt. The silvered hilt closely modeled on the distinctive Sudanese dagger; with flared guard and flattened cylindrical pommel embellished with engraving, and curved, double-edged blade with rectangular forte and raised central ridge. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with en suite engraved and silvered mounts. First quarter of the 19th century. Blade with areas of pitting, velvet rubbed. Overall length 41.5cm. Condition III

A FINE OMANI POWDERHORN

Lot #357 (Sale Order 357 of 601)

A superior example of characteristic form, wrought entirely of silver with functioning cutoff and chained cap with filigreed borders overall, as well as 12 high-karat gold bands and three Venetian gold zecchino ducat coins. Inscribed on the reverse with the name of the original recipient: GUDH IBN LIBA, [WHO GOES] WITH ‘ALI! 19th century. Light wear. Overall height 25.5cm. Condition III

A RARE AFGHAN PESH QABZ DAGGER

Lot #358 (Sale Order 358 of 601)

A unique example, the entire grip mounted in intricately-pierced and scrolled brass plaques, exhibiting a level of skill rarely encountered. With four mother of pearl disks set on each side, the pommel with en suite toggle. The blade wrought of actively-grained wootz with characteristic T-spine and chamfered cutting edge. First half of the 19th century. Blade with areas of age-darkening. Overall length 41cm. Condition II

A MUGHAL JADE-HILTED KARD DAGGER

Lot #359 (Sale Order 359 of 601)

The grip carved of a single piece of deep green jade, terminating in a fully-modeled horses head, the eyes and bridle executed in fine gold and set with rubies and turquoises. The steel bolster finely inlaid in gold, the single-edged blade of characteristic form, lavishly inlaid at the forte in gold, and forged of actively-patterned Persian black wootz. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with heavily gilded and engraved mounts. 19th century. Overall length 39.5cm. Very light rubbing to mounts and velvet. Condition I

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #360 (Sale Order 360 of 601)

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 QUALITY AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE

Lot #361 (Sale Order 361 of 601)

With faceted horn grips and brass bolster, the broad, handwrought blade showing evidence of pattern-welding, with a T-back and narrow fuller at the spine. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard. First half of the 19th century. Fabric worn. Overall length 77.5cm. Condition III

A SPANISH MILTARY CUPHILT RAPIER SWORD

Lot #362 (Sale Order 362 of 601)

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 tapered point, and retaining considerable original edge. Late 18th-early 19th century. Overall length107cm. Condition II

A FINE PERSIAN SIPAR SHIELD

Lot #363 (Sale Order 363 of 601)

Qajar-era, handwrought of steel and elaborately etched overall with characters from Persian mythological court scenes, the center finely embossed to represent the sun. Mid-19th century. Diameter 52.5cm. Condition II

A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD

Lot #364 (Sale Order 364 of 601)

The ironwood grip of fine and unusual form, well carved with aso motifs, with braided rattan- wrapped grip. The well-wrought blade inlaid with brass, pierced and profiled along the back edge. In its well-carved scabbard with belt. Early 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 66.5cm. Condition II

A FINE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN PRESENTATION SHASHKA SABER

Lot #365 (Sale Order 365 of 601)

A massive example, the hilt finely carved of a single section of walrus and set with a high-karat gold monogram with the Cyrillic letters G N, the scabbard deeply engraved and superbly nielloed overall, and set with an oval walrus boss inlaid with gold on each suspension band. Signed on the reverse of the locket by the craftsman, WORK OF AMIN and dated 1323 a.h. (1904/5c.e.) together with other inscriptions. The fine multifullered, blade with radiused tip retaining its original bright polish and inscribed at the right forte with the name, G. VARSHA. Dated 1905/6c.e. Overall length 97.4cm. Condition I

A SPANISH RAPIER SWORD

Lot #366 (Sale Order 366 of 601)

Of early clamshell type, the complex steel guard composed of a pair of solid guards which have been pierced and profiled overall, and connected by a series of elaborately arched, recurved and curled bars, merging with the crossguard with long quillons and knucklebow. The massive pommel with baluster and turned base designed to balance the long blade, the grip with twisted iron wire wrap. The well-wrought blade long, double-edged, and continuously tapering to an acute point, with a narrow fuller to each side, struck repeatedly with the letter W O W. Overall length 128cm. Worn, one quillon repaired in period. Beginning of the 17th century. Condition III

A FINE KURDISH DAGGER

Lot #367 (Sale Order 367 of 601)

A massive example, the grip carved of ebony and elaborately mounted in filigreed silver, the heavy blade lightly curved, double-edged and wrought of fine, actively-grained Persian black wootz. The scabbard entirely embellished in beaded and filigreed silver. First half of the 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 48cm. Condition II

A THAI TALISMANIC YANTRA SHIRT

Lot #368 (Sale Order 368 of 601)

Woven of cotton and stamped overall with inscriptions, prayers and holy representations for spiritual protection in battle. Such shirts required extensive prayer by Theravada monks who were considered to have profound spiritual strength; this example was made at the temple of Wat Bangkrabao. Shirts of this type were last used during the Free Thai guerilla movement against the Japanese in the early 1940s. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 22cm. Condition I

A PERSIAN KARD DAGGER

Lot #369 (Sale Order 369 of 601)

With horn grips, the rare, double-edged blade with central ridge wrought of Persian wootz damascus steel. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. Worn, scabbard finial lacking. Overall length 25.3cm. Condition III

A SUDANESE KASKARA BROADSWORD

Lot #370 (Sale Order 370 of 601)

The grip with silver wire beneath white crocodile wrap, with filigreed silver pommel and woolen tassel intact. Steel guard with rare long, straight, double-edged blade with broad central fullers, chiseled on each side with a pair of crescents moons chiseled on each side and retaining its sharp edges. The tooled leather scabbard with filigreed silver mounts, the baldric a working life replacement. Minor wear. Overall length 111cm. Condition II

A GERMAN POWDER FLASK

Lot #371 (Sale Order 371 of 601)

Of truncated triangular form, with bone mounts and engraved inlays, with turned spout and woven suspension cord intact. Second half of the 17th century. Minor wear. Overall length 19.3cm. Condition III

A RARE CROSSBOW BOLT

Lot #372 (Sale Order 372 of 601)

German, carved of wood, expanding continuously to the cusped iron head, with brass reinforcing band. 15th-16th century. Overall length 31.5cm. Condition III

A MEXICAN REVOLUTIONARY-ERA DAGGER

Lot #373 (Sale Order 373 of 601)

The blued steel hilt finely inlaid in silver in geometrical and flowering vine motifs, with recurved steel guard and superior tapering blade, wrought in tight waves with pronounced central ridge. In its leather scabbard with intricately-embroidered flowering vine motifs. Latter 19th century. Belt loop with open seam. Overall length 23cm. Condition II

A RARE GERMAN HUNTING SWORD WITH CASED IMPLEMENTS

Lot #374 (Sale Order 374 of 601)

A rare type of large dimensions, the hilt of brass, engraved, pierced and gilded. When the sprung catch is depressed, the pommel cap opens to reveal a set of five implements, including a knife, fork, skewer, pickle spear and toothpick, all wrought of steel and brass. The long, lightly curved blade wrought with a central fuller and back edge, and etched with meandering vine patterns at the forte on each side, together with scenes of hounds pursuing wild boars. The wooden scabbard of wood covered in fine green velum with brass mounts embellished en suite with the hilt. Mid-18th century. Overall length 69.5cm. Minor wear overall, blade with age-toning, velum rubbed. Condition II

A POLISH CEKAN WAR HAMMER

Lot #375 (Sale Order 375 of 601)

A type closely associated with the Winged Hussars, the wrought steel head of characteristic form with square hammer, profiled langets and curved, quadrangular back spike. The wooden haft covered in worn leather, the mounts of steel with incised borders. First half of the 17th century. Pitted overall. Overall length 72cm. Condition IV

A FINE AND RARE MORO PLATE AND MAIL ARMOR

Lot #376 (Sale Order 376 of 601)

An exceptional example, each plate of thick, hardened copper wrought in several layers by brazing and riveting. The six obverse plates and their clasps finely inlaid with silver using characteristic Maranao motifs and technique. All of the remaining plates heavily silvered overall with incised borders. All plates with convex surfaces designed to deflect blows, each pierced along the edges and connected to the next by hardened bronze rings, those of the collar with original cord and shoulders particularly robust; the rings of the sleeves and waist thick and tightly wrought, those of the hem terminating in points. Early 19th century or earlier. Very minor wear. Height from nape to hem 81.7cm. MANNEQUIN NOT INCLUDED. Condition II

AN EASTERN EUROPEAN HERDER’S AXE

Lot #377 (Sale Order 377 of 601)

Likely Hungarian, the steel head with brass applique well-engraved. On its hardwood haft with scorched lines and finely profiled and pierced brass mounts. Early 20th century. Overall length 87.5cm. Condition II

A FRENCH CUPHILT RAPIER

Lot #378 (Sale Order 378 of 601)

The cup well embossed and engraved throughout with the fleur-de lis interspersed between intertwining vinework panels with crowns, with roped edge en suite with the long quillons, the knucklebow with beaded center and curled terminal, the spherical pommel chiseled with the smiling leering face of Bacchus. Grip with lacquered wire wrap intact. Double-edged tapering blade with narrow central fullers. Mid-17th century. Minor wear overall. Overall length 105 cm. Condition III

A MORO KRIS SWORD

Lot #379 (Sale Order 379 of 601)

Likely Maguindanao work, the hardwood grip mounted in silver engraved in okir motifs, with three copper bands encircling the grip. The robust, waved blade with baca-baca intact well wrought in layers and finely finished. In its wooden scabbard with brass and copper mounts. First quarter of the 20th century. Overall length 69.2cm. Condition II

A SPANISH CUPHILT RAPIER

Lot #380 (Sale Order 380 of 601)

The profiled steel guard with incised borders, developing into a robust pierced and profiled knucklebow, the guard with expanded and beaded terminals, the flattened spherical pommel with stepped base. Wooden grip with raveled wire wrap. The long, straight and double-edged blade with short, deep fuller to either side marked, XX NII NITOS XX NNI XX and XX INN X SOLINGIN XX, transitioning to a flattened hexagonal cross section. Latter 17th century. Tip rounded. Overall length 100cm. Condition III

A RARE PHILIPPINES SWORD

Lot #381 (Sale Order 381 of 601)

Bagobo work, with actively-grained hardwood grip and embellished brass ferrule and guard. The singled-edged blade well forged. In its wooden scabbard with characteristic projections at the tip and woven covering intact. Late 19th century. Worn, minor losses. Overall length 58cm. Condition III

A SPANISH CUPHILT RAPIER

Lot #382 (Sale Order 382 of 601)

The steel guard engraved and pierced in geometrical motifs, with scalloped borders, developing into a robust knucklebow, the guard with expanded and rolled terminals, the elongated pommel fluted. Wooden grip. The long, straight, heirloom double-edged blade with a pair of short, deep fullers to either side of the block forte, and longer central fullers marked, HEINRICH X BRABENDER X SALIGEN, and transitioning to a flattened diamond cross section. Latter 17th century. Worn overall. The pommel a Colonial replacement. Found in San Antonio, Texas. Overall length 102cm. Condition IV

A FINE INDIAN PESH QABZ DAGGER

Lot #383 (Sale Order 383 of 601)

Mughal work, a robust massive example with grips of jade and gold inlaid tangbands and bolster, with silver toggle intact. The elegant, recurved blade with T-back forged of superior highly-contrasted Persian Kara Taban black wootz with random double steps. In its silk-covered wooden scabbard with gilded and profiled mounts. Early 18th century. Stable crack to grips. Overall length 41.2cm. Condition III

A QING DYNASTY CHINESE SABER SWORD

Lot #384 (Sale Order 384 of 601)

An exceptionally long example, with recurved brass guard and well-carved wooden grip. The long, broad, single-edged blade of thick section, fullered at the spine, with long, upswept tip. Late 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 83.2cm. Condition II

A FINE MUGHAL KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #385 (Sale Order 385 of 601)

A large example, the grip with expanded and profiled pommel with an elephant scale on one side and a panel of actively-grained agate on the other, set with gilded bosses, the silver gilt tangband and bolsters engraved. The long, thick blade of very shallow curvature, wrought of fine black Persian wootz with a raised central ridge and terminating in an armor-piercing tip. In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with large pierced and engraved silver mounts. 17th-18th century. Minor wear, velvet rubbed, scabbard tip lacking. Overall length 45.7cm. Condition III

A SPANISH COLONIAL RAPIER SWORD

Lot #386 (Sale Order 386 of 601)

The steel hilt with small cupguard and elaborate knucklebow, wrought entirely of steel and showing the considerable skills of the smith, including wrenching, profiling and punching, the pommel chiseled with a crest. The long, straight, double-edged blade with interrupted fullers. Early 19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 122.5cm. Condition III

A DAYAK DART CONTAINER

Lot #387 (Sale Order 387 of 601)

Made from a section of bamboo with fitted cap, and WELL-carved wooden hook retained by rattan. Early 20th century. Worn. Overall length 35cm. Condition III

A FRENCH HUNTING SWORD

Lot #388 (Sale Order 388 of 601)

The horn grip with spiral wire wrap, the brass mounts elaborately engraved in baroque motifs. With straight, double-edged blade. In its leather scabbard with en suite mounts. Mid-18th century. Worn. Overall length 68cm. Condition III

A MORO KAMPILAN SWORD

Lot #389 (Sale Order 389 of 601)

The well-carved hilt of dark hardwood set with silver Philippines coins dated 1908 and 1914, the woven rattan grip intact, the handwrought blade showing layered forging, with expanded, rounded tip. Late 19th-early20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 89cm. Condition III

A RARE ETHIOPIAN SHEILD

Lot #390 (Sale Order 390 of 601)

A high quality example of characteristic form, made for a Ras, or member of the Ethiopian nobility and carried at the Emperor’s court. The body covered in velvet and elaborately set with numerous embossed, engraved and gilded mounts, with a stylized sun at the center as is typical. The reverse with leather lining and original grip intact. Late 19th century. Well worn overall. Diameter43.3cm. Condition III

A RARE VENETIAN CEREMONIAL BREASTPLATE

Lot #391 (Sale Order 391 of 601)

Finely handwrought of steel in 16th century style, with rolled and roped borders studded with decorative rivets and raised panel to the upper breast with cusped center. Superbly embossed and engraved in high relief with the haloed Lion of Venice holding St. Mark’s Gospel, above the coat of arms of the Barbarigo family with the ducal cap above and supported by two lions rampant. Likely worn in the procession on the Festa della Sensa, celebrated in Venice on Ascension Day each year since May 9, 1000. 19th century or later. Two members of the Barbarigo family served as Doges of Venice. By tradition, the founder of the family, Arrigo, won a battle against Saracen pirates in 880 c.e and returned home with six of their beards; these became the family crest. Minor rubbing. Overall height 50cm. Condition II

A MORO BARONG SWORD

Lot #392 (Sale Order 392 of 601)

Made for a datu, the banati wood grip with elaborately scrolled and pierced crest, silver ferrule woven and long, handwrought blade. In its rattan-wrapped, hardwood scabbard, the throat well-carved with okir motifs. First quarter of the 20th century. Minor wear. Minor wear. Overall length 72cm. Condition III

A RARE JAPANESE POWDERFLASK

Lot #393 (Sale Order 393 of 601)

Carved of a section of tree trunk, the bark lacquered overall in brown, with applied hide caps and wooden spout with plug and suspension cord intact, with family mon and the character for good fortune. Retains its woven bullet bag. Early 19th century. Overall height 16cm. Condition II

A RARE SOUTHEAST ASIAN MAK AXE

Lot #394 (Sale Order 394 of 601)

Likely Burmese, the handforged blade mounted to a hooked bamboo haft as is typical. Second half of the 19th century. Overall length 72 cm. Condition II

A RARE MORO BARONG SWORD

Lot #395 (Sale Order 395 of 601)

The characteristic banati wood grip with detailed crest, woven rattan wrap and long blade. In its rattan-wrapped, hardwood scabbard, the throat well-carved with okir motifs and set with mother of pearl. First quarter of the 20th century. Wear to grip, scabbard rattan raveled at the tip. Overall length 64.5cm. Condition III

A LURISTAN BRONZE DAGGER

Lot #396 (Sale Order 396 of 601)

Of straight, double-edged form characteristic of the Luristan culture of central Iran. With gently tapering central ridge. Green patination overall. C. 1200-800 b.c.e. Overall length 26.5 cm. Good excavated condition. Condition V

A SUMATRAN KALASAN SWORD

Lot #397 (Sale Order 397 of 601)

Of characteristic form, with lacquered hardwood grip and rolled pommel with brass ferrule. The hardwood scabbard with rattan bindings, the deeply-bellied blade with characteristic choil at the forte. Mid-19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 66cm. Condition II

A DAYAK JIMPUL SWORD

Lot #398 (Sale Order 398 of 601)

The fine staghorn grip set with hair tassels and elaborately carved with aso and leech motifs, the well-wrought, lightly-curved heirloom blade fullered, with characteristic krowit projections at the base, expanding continuously to the tip with an elaborately-engraved panel at the spine. In its carved wooden scabbard with rattan bindings. Late 19th-early20th century. Minor wear, gum base restored. Overall length 72cm. Condition II

A RARE INDIAN SOTA MACE

Lot #399 (Sale Order 399 of 601)

A rare type, wrought entirely of steel, the cylindrical haft with expanded, hooked tip, the pommel in the form of a fully-modeled tiger’s head, above geometrical lineal motifs representing tiger stripes. The opposing end knobbed, with jingles intact. Patina overall. 16th-17th century. Overall length 95cm. Condition III

A RARE BUKHARAN MACE

Lot #400 (Sale Order 400 of 601)

The mottled brown stone head of characteristic ellipsoid form, mounted in silver set with a carnelian at the tip. The wooden haft mounted in silver with borders studded with bands of turquoise and a lanyard ring at the butt. Early 19th century. Minor wear overall, few turquoises lacking. Overall length 57cm. Condition III

A BURMESE DHA SWORD

Lot #401 (Sale Order 401 of 601)

A massive example, mounted entirely in silver, engraved and nielloed. The long grip with silver pommel of faceted lotus-bud form, the long blade of especially high quality, well-wrought with elaborate copper and silver inlaid panels for its entire length, depicting Burmese nobility surrounded by inscriptions. The scabbard mounted in silver, engraved and nielloed en suite, the woven shoulder cord a working life replacement. Mid-19th century. Well worn, minor dents, losses to niello. Overall length 44.8cm. Condition IV

A DAYAK JIMPUL SWORD

Lot #402 (Sale Order 402 of 601)

The antler grip with complex carving and studded horn ferrule, the well-wrought blade with pierced and profiled tip. In its characteristic carved wooden scabbard with brass bands. First half of the 20th century. Blade well worn. Overall length 59cm. Condition III

A RARE SUDANESE JAVELIN

Lot #403 (Sale Order 403 of 601)

The head well-wrought of steel with numerous applied brass spikes. On its wooden haft. Latter 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 90.7cm. Condition III

A MORO KRIS SWORD

Lot #404 (Sale Order 404 of 601)

The hardwood grip inlaid with mother of pearl crescent moon, the handwrought blade waved, with central ridge and two baca-bacas. In its cord-wrapped wooden scabbard with carved decoration and short Jawi inscription. Second quarter of the 20th century. Worn overall, blade with areas of light pitting. Overall length 75.5cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN SHISHANA MUSKET

Lot #405 (Sale Order 405 of 601)

The select tiger-striped hardwood stock of characteristic form, elaborately inlaid with engraved silver appliques in baroque motifs overall. The miquelet lock with profiling struck with a maker’s mark, the heavy octagonal barrel with ogival peepsight, and forged of actively pattern-welded damascus steel and finely inlaid with gold at the breech and muzzle, retained to the stock by a series of silver bands. Brass buttpiece and band to butt. Mid-18th century. Minor wear, chips to butt. Overall length 113.5cm. Condition II

A RARE H.H. HEISER FLAP HOLSTER

Lot #406 (Sale Order 406 of 601)

Finely tooled overall in floral motifs with brass knob and pivoting loop stamped on the reverse, HH HEISER MAKER / DENVER COLO / 738. Early 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 42.5cm. Condition II

A MORO BANGKUNG SWORD

Lot #407 (Sale Order 407 of 601)

The blade of characteristic expanding form, the wooden grip with profiled pommel wire wrap. In its wooden scabbard, the throat with profiled edges inlaid shell star and bars. Second quarter of the 20th century. Minor wear, wrap raveled. Overall length 66.5cm. Condition III

A SET OF NORTH INDIAN CHAR AINA ARMOR

Lot #408 (Sale Order 408 of 601)

Comprising a set of four steel plates of rectangular form, lavishly inlaid in gold in elaborate vinework patterns on a russet ground. The breast and back plates larger, fitted with a pair of mail strips terminating in hooked clasps which connect the two together, and fitted with four profiled and gold-inlaid steel buckles to allow them to be strapped to the sideplates, each of which display the characteristic concavity to the upper edge and are likewise fitted with four connecting buckles. Each with padding to the reverse. Mid-19th century. Padding refreshed. Height of breastplate 28.2cm. Condition II

A SWISS HALBERD HEAD

Lot #409 (Sale Order 409 of 601)

Of Lucerne type, the head comprised of a crescent blade with characteristic profiling and long quadrangular spike and sharpened beak with fine punched decoration and maker’s mark WW, retained to a short remaining section of its original oak haft by integral straps. 15th-16th century. Overall length 67cm. Condition III

A BOER WAR COMMEMORATIVE FOLDING KNIFE

Lot #410 (Sale Order 410 of 601)

The brass grip-plates bearing the seals of the former South African republics, Orange Free State and Transvaal, with the Boer motto: EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHTE (UNITY MAKES POWER.) Reverse with well-detailed portraits of Boer statesman and hero, Paul Kruger, president of the South African Republic 1883-1902, and Christiaan de Wet, general and rebel. The two blades lightly pitted. First quarter of the 20th century. Overall length open 17.5 cm. Condition II

A RARE TIBETAN WARRIOR’S BELT

Lot #411 (Sale Order 411 of 601)

Of padded cotton with cutwork appliques to the obverse, including a Vajra surrounded by clouds. With needle case intact, belt with profiled brass buckle. Latter 19th century. Overall length 98cm. Condition III

A NEPALESE KUKRIE DAGGER

Lot #412 (Sale Order 412 of 601)

A massive example, with horn and elephant grips and steel bolsters, the thick, sharp blade with characteristic choil and chamfered cutting edge. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. Early 20th century. Leather rubbed. Overall length 47cm. Condition III

AN OMANI MATCHLOCK MUSKET

Lot #413 (Sale Order 413 of 601)

The rosewood stock of characteristic form with expanded butt. Retains its original profiled match holder and much original match, with elaborately profiled and pierced trigger, the barrel bands retaining the brass forearm sheathing. Barrel with finely profiled pan and rear sight, fluted throughout with swamped muzzle. Retains its ramrod. Early 19th century. Light wear overall. Overall length 160cm. Condition III

A FINE TUAREG TELEK ARM DAGGER

Lot #414 (Sale Order 414 of 601)

A exceptional example, the grip of hardwood studded with silver and mounted in profiled and engraved brass. The hand-ground blade of hexagonal section and tapering to an acute tip. In its tooled leather scabbard with fluted armband set with a brass and copper ornament and pierced and engraved chape. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 65cm. Condition III

A FINE LEATHER PISTOL RIG

Lot #415 (Sale Order 415 of 601)

Comprising a flap holster and belt, tooled overall with fine floral work and marked on the reverse of the holster, X1776F/ THE GEORGE LAWRENCE CO. / PORTLAND, OREGON / 508. Mid-20th century. Minor wear. Overall length of belt 105.5cm. Condition II

A REPLICA HAND AND A HALF SWORD

Lot #416 (Sale Order 416 of 601)

A well-made example with wire-wrapped grip and ringed guard. The massive blade wrought with blade breakers at the forte. Mid-20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 127.2cm. Condition III

A RARE SPANISH COLONIAL RING BIT

Lot #417 (Sale Order 417 of 601)

Very finely-wrought of iron with recurved and scrolled bars, and birds head finials. The ring with pierced and scalloped finial. Early 19th century. Overall length 32cm. Condition II

A PHILIPPINES DAGGER

Lot #418 (Sale Order 418 of 601)

Negrito People, the blade handwrought in the form of a kris; waved, with distinct central ridge and integral quillons to the base. With iron ferrule and grip with expanded pommel. In its wooden scabbard with brass mounts. Second quarter of the 20th century. Well worn, scabbard with stable crack. Overall length 43.5cm. Condition III

A MORO BARONG SWORD

Lot #419 (Sale Order 419 of 601)

Likely Tausug, the well-wrought blade showing layered forging, the exotic hardwood grip with characteristic crested pommel and rattan-bound silver ferrule. In its carved wooden scabbard. Latter 19th century. Areas of rust, losses to wood. Overall length 61.6cm. Condition III

A UKRAINIAN BARTKA AXE

Lot #420 (Sale Order 420 of 601)

A rare example, the steel head well-engraved and inscribed with the owner’s Cyrillic initials. On its hardwood haft with scorched lines and finely profiled and pierced brass mounts. Early 20th century. Overall length 93cm. Condition II

A RARE CHILDS PERSIAN KULA KHUD HELMET

Lot #421 (Sale Order 421 of 601)

Of characteristic hemispherical form with top spike, adjustable nasal bar, and plume tubes, finely embellished with arched bands of etched calligraphy between panels containing birds and fish, highlighted in silver, the broad borders containing Arabic inscriptions. likewise heightened with silver inlay. Retains its camail of iron rings with pointed termini. Mid-19th c. Minor losses to mail. Height including camail 46cm.

A BURMESE DHA SWORD

Lot #422 (Sale Order 422 of 601)

Copper mounts with rayskin-wrapped grip and well-wrought steel blade with round tip. 19th-20th century. Worn. Overall length 69.5cm. Condition III

A RARE PHILIPPINES DAGGER

Lot #423 (Sale Order 423 of 601)

Mandaya People of eastern Mindanao, with characteristic silver-mounted horned hilt and handwrought, waisted blade with prominent central ridge. In its carved wooden scabbard with colorful woven covering and rattan mounts, including its belt. Second half of the 19th century or earlier. From the estate of Captain Wallace C. Taylor, a member of the Nebraska Volunteers, who saw action during both the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War. A copy of private research done on Captain Taylor will be included with this lot. Minor wear. Overall length 32.3cm. Condition II

A RARE OTTOMAN HANCER DAGGER

Lot #424 (Sale Order 424 of 601)

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 RARE PERSIAN MAIL COAT

Lot #425 (Sale Order 425 of 601)

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 ALBANIAN KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #426 (Sale Order 426 of 601)

The characteristic grip carved of a single large section of horn, the curved, double-edged blade with high central ridge wrought of fine, actively patterned wootz. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with intricately embossed and engraved silver mounts. 18th-19th century. Leather worn. Overall length 47cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN COURT DAGGER

Lot #427 (Sale Order 427 of 601)

An elegant example, the jade grip carved and set with a ruby in the pommel. The blade with faint damascus pattern visible, with panel of gold inlay to spine. The gilded mounts set with numerous colored stones, including rubies, garnets, amethysts and turquoises. 19th century. Gilding worn in spots, velvet rubbed. Overall length 24.7cm. Condition III

A BLACK POWDER CANNON RING

Lot #428 (Sale Order 428 of 601)

Wrought entirely of brass with cleaning rod and balls. In it wooden case. 20th century. Overall length of case 5cm. Condition I

A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD

Lot #429 (Sale Order 429 of 601)

The grip of staghorn, boldly carved with aso motifs with finely woven cane wrap. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse retains some original grease. In its carved wooden scabbard. Mid-20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 73cm. Condition III

A RARE PHILIPPINES DAGGER

Lot #430 (Sale Order 430 of 601)

Dating to the Katipunan era, and showing Spanish formal influence, the grip of a single section of finely carved and polished horn with matching engraved and silvered brass mounts. The well-forged blade expanding at the forte and tapering continuously to the tip, with pronounced central ridge and much original edge. The scabbard en suite, of pierced, carved and polished horn mounted in engraved silver. Lend of the 19th-beginning of the 20th century. Silver worn on guard, minor dents to silver on scabbard. Overall length 26.5cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN BAZUBAND ARMGUARD ARMOR

Lot #431 (Sale Order 431 of 601)

Early Qajar Dynasty, raised from a single plate and finely chiseled overall in flowering vinework with gold embellishments. Early 19th century. Overall length 30.2cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN DHAL SHIELD

Lot #432 (Sale Order 432 of 601)

Formed of a single thick section of hide and set with five large circular brass panels finely embossed and engraved with Hindu deities and four lotus-shaped bosses. 19th century. Well worn, losses to edge. Diameter 35.5cm. Condition III

A RARE EASTERN EUROPEAN DAGGER

Lot #433 (Sale Order 433 of 601)

Likely Hungarian, possibly made for the Russian market; a small dagger for concealment on the person. With fine silver grip modeled with baroque motifs, mounted with a fine Persian black wootz blade and gold-inlaid at the forte on each side. In its shagreen-covered wooden sheath with engraved silver mounts en suite with the hilt. Hallmarked. Mid-18th-erly 19th century. Grip worn through in spots, chape dented. Overall length 23.5cm. Condition IV500

A RARE MORO BARONG SWORD

Lot #434 (Sale Order 434 of 601)

The characteristic banati wood grip with simple crest, silver ferrule and long, handforged shandigan blade showing evidence of layering. In its cord-wrapped, hardwood scabbard, the throat well-carved with okir motifs. First quarter of the 20th century. Wear to grip and ferrule, substantial losses to scabbard. Overall length 34.5cm. Condition IV

A PAIR OF AMERICAN WESTERN CHAPS

Lot #435 (Sale Order 435 of 601)

Of buck hide, the patch pockets with leather toggles and three leather conchos on each side. First half of the 20th century. Well worn. Overall length 99.2cm. Condition IV150

AN INDIAN JADE-HILTED KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #436 (Sale Order 436 of 601)

Mughal work 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 FINE SUDANESE ARM DAGGER

Lot #437 (Sale Order 437 of 601)

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

A RARE CIRCASSIAN NAGAIKA RIDING CROP

Lot #438 (Sale Order 438 of 601)

The wooden haft mounted in finely engraved and nielloed silver with characteristic spiral strap. The plaited rawhide tress with lash replaced in its working life. When drawn, the grip reveals a long, thrusting blade. 19th century. Overall length of haft 44.7cm. Condition III

A RARE ITALIAN MIQUELET MUSKETOON

Lot #439 (Sale Order 439 of 601)

Likely Neapolitan work, a massive example stocked in hardwood, the large, well-wrought lock embellished with neoclassical engraved motifs, the steel furniture embellished en suite. The heavy, octagonal barrel with swamped muzzle and beaded sight, of approximately 1.3cm bore. 17th century. Worn. Light rubbing, rust, minor loss to ramrod thimble, ramrod lacking. Overall length 93.3cm. Condition III

A MEXICAN LEATHER HOLSTER RIG

Lot #440 (Sale Order 440 of 601)

Of black leather, well-tooled in floral motifs overall. With loops for 22 cal. shells. Mid 20th century. Minor wear. Length of holster 36cm. Condition III

A SPANISH COLONIAL RAPIER SWORD

Lot #441 (Sale Order 441 of 601)

The finely-wrought hilt with complex guard involving multiple branches, the main guard and knucklebow with expanded center curled pas d'ane. The flattened scent-bottle pommel with baluster button, grip retains its twisted iron wire wrap and ferrules. The fine, long blade of complex section wrought with three short fullers at the forte transitioning to two fullers which terminate near the tip. Latter 18th c. Overall length 110.1cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN TORADAR MUSKET

Lot #442 (Sale Order 442 of 601)

The teakwood stock inlaid with finely-figured brass mounts, matchlock cock and trigger intact and functional. The long barrel finely chiseled and engraved, with arsenal designation in Devanagari, the muzzle of lotus form, retained by brass bands. 18th-19th c. Light wear. Overall length 151cm. Condition III

A TUAREG DAGGER

Lot #443 (Sale Order 443 of 601)

Mounted in silver, the double-edged blade with engraved silver ferrule. In its paneled and tooled leather scabbard with silver mounts en suite with the hilt. Mid-20th century. Overall length 24.4cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN BICHAK DAGGER

Lot #444 (Sale Order 444 of 601)

With walrus grip and pierced, gilded bolsters and long, straight, handwrought blade. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with engraved and profiled silver mounts. First half of the 19th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 39.5cm. Condition IV

A TUAREG SHOT POUCH

Lot #445 (Sale Order 445 of 601)

Rarely encountered, with elaborately fringed and tooled shoulder sling intact. First half of the 20th century. Length of pouch 23cm. Condition II

AN ARGENTINE MINATURE PRESENTATION SWORD

Lot #446 (Sale Order 446 of 601)

In its gold-tooled case with Argentine banner, the miniature sword with finely-detailed grips and mounts representing that of Jose de San Martin (1778-1850,) 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 as military honors. First half of the 20th century. Light wear. Overall length 20.6cm. Condition II

A RARE SOUTH SUDAN WARCLUB

Lot #447 (Sale Order 447 of 601)

Shilluk People, carved of a single section of hardwood, fluted for its entire length. The grip and swollen butt finely covered in Monitor lizard skin. Late 19th-early 20th century. Overall length 83.5cm. Condition II

A SOUTH INDIAN TULWAR SWORD

Lot #448 (Sale Order 448 of 601)

With characteristic hilt terminating in a lion’s head with integral knucklebow and lionhead quillon finials. The blade wrought of actively-grained Indian wootz with scarfweld. 19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 87.5cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN SIPAR SHIELD

Lot #449 (Sale Order 449 of 601)

Handwrought of steel and etched with characters from Persian mythology, the center embossed to represent the sun. 19th - 20th century. Diameter 58cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN PATA SWORD

Lot #450 (Sale Order 450 of 601)

The steel gauntlet hilt of characteristic form, with brass borders and elaborate floral and vegetal silver inlay overall. With broad, straight, flexible blade. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 108cm. Condition III

A RARE PERSIAN BARUTDAN PRIMING FLASK

Lot #451 (Sale Order 451 of 601)

In the form of small horn, wrought entirely of fine Persian black wootz. The spring and cutoff profiled and formed as the head of a duck, the cap finely pierced. 18th-19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 15cm. Condition III

A CAUCASIAN NAGAIKA RIDING CROP

Lot #452 (Sale Order 452 of 601)

The silver haft nielloed overall, with rawhide lash. Late 19th-early 20th century. Condition I

A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD

Lot #453 (Sale Order 453 of 601)

A presentation sword, the grip carved of antler, with characteristic chisel-edged blade, the wooden scabbard covered in carved antler. Mid-20th century. Worn with losses. Overall length 62cm. Condition III

A BOSNIAN DAGGER

Lot #454 (Sale Order 454 of 601)

The bone grip with peaked pommel, well- inlaid with brass studs, medallions and coral. Broad, single-edged blade inscribed SARAJEVO 1886. Velvet-covered wooden sheath with silver mounts with incised borders. Dated 1886. Minor wear. Overall length 23.1cm. Condition II

A BURMESE DHA SWORD

Lot #455 (Sale Order 455 of 601)

The hilt with brass mounts and rayskin-wrapped grip, the well-wrought, hollowground blade with cusped tip. In its hardwood scabbard with brass mounts. 19th-20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 75.6cm. Condition III

A BRITISH FRONTIER KNIFE

Lot #456 (Sale Order 456 of 601)

Made for sale in the American West, with antler grip, ferrule and recurved guard, the waved blade with distinct central ridge. In its leather sheath with brass mounts. Minor wear. Latter 19th century. Overall length 35cm. Condition II

AN ALGERIAN FLYSSA SWORD

Lot #457 (Sale Order 457 of 601)

A massive example of classic form, the engraved brass hilt with steel ferrule and deeply-bellied, single-edged blade elaborately engraved and inlaid with brass panels and robust armor-piercing tip. In its elaborately carved wooden scabbard with iron mounts. First half of the 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 96.4cm. Condition II

AN AFGHAN CHOORA DAGGER

Lot #458 (Sale Order 458 of 601)

Of characteristic form with flared and engraved copper grip. The single-edged blade with brass reinforces. In its leather-covered scabbard with copper. Early 20th century. Overall length 35.5cm Condition III

A PHILIPPINES KNIFE

Lot #459 (Sale Order 459 of 601)

Ifugao People, the well-wrought steel spearhead with central ridge and obtuse tip, fitted with a wooden grip and brass ferrules. First half of the 20th century. As found. Overall length 36.5cm. Condition V

A RARE SCOTTISH POWDER HORN

Lot #460 (Sale Order 460 of 601)

Wrought of copper, with characteristic pinwheel and cross designs chased on the surface.17th century. Well worn, cap lacking. Overall length 21.5cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN KATAR

Lot #461 (Sale Order 461 of 601)

Wrought entirely of steel, with deeply fullered blade terminating in an armor-piercing tip. 18th-19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 40cm. Condition III

A FINE TOLEDO CARVING SET

Lot #462 (Sale Order 462 of 601)

Each with finely gilt and enameled handle. In their fitted case.Mid-20th century. Case badly damaged. Overall length 28cm. Condition III

A ROMANCE-ERA KNIGHTLY SWORD

Lot #463 (Sale Order 463 of 601)

Likely French work, a massive example with fine bronze hilt cast in ornate relief. The long, double-edged blade of flattened diamond section, well-etched en suite with the hilt. Latter 19th century. Overall length 105cm. Condition II

A RARE CHINESE QING DYNASTY SADDLE TRAPPING

Lot #464 (Sale Order 464 of 601)

A rare tailpiece, the profiled steel mounts finely inlaid in silver with bats and Chinese character motifs, with hide straps mounted in silver bands and red and yellow cloth. Late 18th-early 19th century. Worn. Overall length 62cm. Condition III

A RARE PAIR OF CHILEAN HUASO STIRRUPS

Lot #465 (Sale Order 465 of 601)

Each carved of a single section of wood and incised in complex geometrical motifs with finely inlaid iron mounts and pierced brass finials. Late 19th-early 20th century. Minor wear, steel patinated. Overall length 19cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN BAZUBAND ARMGUARD ARMOR

Lot #466 (Sale Order 466 of 601)

Early Qajar Dynasty, raised from a single plate and finely chiseled overall in flowering vinework with gold embellishments. Early 19th century. Overall length 30.2cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN MUSKETEERS BANDOLEER

Lot #467 (Sale Order 467 of 601)

Of leather, the individually-stitched pockets for paper cartridges covered by studded flaps embellished with geometrical motifs and backed with colored leather. Belt lacking. Overall length 45cm. Minor wear. Condition II

AN ABYSSINIAN HIDE SHIELD

Lot #468 (Sale Order 468 of 601)

Of molded rawhide with separately-applied grip, the obverse with characteristic minute geometrical tooled motifs overall. Mid-19th century. Diameter 31cm. Condition II

A MORO GUNONG DAGGER

Lot #469 (Sale Order 469 of 601)

A large example, the grip carved of a polished bone, The mounts engraved in okir motifs and heavily gilded. Blade with pronounced central ridge retains its edge. The scabbard engraved and gilded en suite with the hilt. First half of the 20th century. Minor wear, blade with areas of rust. Overall length 38.8cm. Condition II

A BURMESE DHA DAGGER

Lot #470 (Sale Order 470 of 601)

Mounted entirely in silver, with steel, single-edged blade. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 22cm. Condition II

AN EXCAVATED CONFEDERATE FIGHTING KNIFE

Lot #471 (Sale Order 471 of 601)

The long, lightly-curved single-edged blade with clipped tip and long tapered tang, the robust, recurved guard intact. Possibly a British export. Excavated in Alabama. Third quarter of the 19th century. Excavated. Overall length 46.3cm. Condition V

A DAYAK MANDAU SWORD

Lot #472 (Sale Order 472 of 601)

An earlier and finer than average example, the antler grip intricately carved with aso motifs and finely-woven rattan gripwrap. The hardwood scabbard likewise intricately carved. The blade unusually robust and chisel-edged, brass inlays and profiled spine. Retains its belt with coin closure. 19th-20th century. Minor wear and losses, blade with pitting. Overall length 74.7cm. Condition III

A RARE ZULU ASSEGAI SPEAR

Lot #473 (Sale Order 473 of 601)

With well-wrought head of characteristic form, on its wooden haft with elaborately wrapped wire mounts. 19th-20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 135.7cm. Condition III

A MEDITERANNEAN DAGGER

Lot #474 (Sale Order 474 of 601)

Likely Spanish, the grip of plug-form mounted in engraved brass with large bolster. Broad, single-edged engraved blade with substantial backedge and an inlaid and engraved brass panel. Brass sheath engraved en suite, with bead finial. 18th century. Overall length 33cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN RAMROD

Lot #475 (Sale Order 475 of 601)

An exceptional example, the grip of alternating sections of brass and bone, with a large, pierced brass toggle. The shaft conceals a pair of long, narrow tweezers. Mid-18th century. Overall length 48.5cm. Condition II

A DAYAK MANDAU SWORD

Lot #476 (Sale Order 476 of 601)

The antler grip with hair tassel. The well-wrought, chisel-edged blade showing layered construction and elaborate engraving. First half of the 20th century. Worn. Overall length 61cm. Condition III

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #477 (Sale Order 477 of 601)

With elaborately crested pommel, ferrule and scabbard, the obverse wrought entirely of silver and engraved and nielloed overall and set with glass gems, with curved, single-edged blade. Mid-19th century. As found Overall length 36.3cm. Condition V

A CONTINENTAL DEFENSE CANE

Lot #478 (Sale Order 478 of 601)

The grip carved with a monk with revealing hinged panel. When the grip is pulled, a series of short, sharp blades appears from the shaft. 20th century. Overall length 94cm. Condition I

A PHILIPPINES SHORTSWORD

Lot #479 (Sale Order 479 of 601)

The horn grip studded overall, with brass chained guard and straight, single-edged blade. With its tooled leather with brass mounts. 2nd quarter of the 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 49.5cm.Condition III

A FINE ENGLISH SNAPHAUNCE PISTOL REPLICA

Lot #480 (Sale Order 480 of 601)

A fine, massive, functional black powder piece duplicating a pistol of the English Civil War. With steel hardware, the hardwood stock intricately embellished with images and mottos of the English Civil War period. Latter 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 64cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN BICHAK DAGGER

Lot #481 (Sale Order 481 of 601)

The steel grip and single-edged blade elaborately inlaid in complex silverwork. The scabbard wrought entirely of silver, embossed and engraved throughout. Mid-19th century. Moderate wear to pommel and cutting edge. Overall length 30.1cm. Condition III

A CHILDS MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #482 (Sale Order 482 of 601)

A quality example with engraved silver and brass mounts with wooden grip and curved blade. Early 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 23.6cm. Condition III

A SPANISH COLONIAL PHILIPPINES DAGGER

Lot #483 (Sale Order 483 of 601)

Luzon work, with bone grip and brass mounts. The straight, single-edged blade with central ridge. In its leather-covered scabbard with hide frog and brass tip. 19th-20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 36cm. Condition II

A BLACK POWDER CANNON

Lot #484 (Sale Order 484 of 601)

A large example, with fine bronze tube with swamped muzzle and cascabel. On its wooden carriage with brass mounts. Early 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 48.5cm. Condition II

A RARE XINJIANG SWORD BELT

Lot #485 (Sale Order 485 of 601)

Similar in form to Tibetan belts, but with steel mounts finely inlaid with silver in Turkic motifs. 17th century or earlier. Well worn, losses to inlay and leather. Overall length 70 cm. Condition IV

A RARE AFGHAN KARUD SWORD

Lot #486 (Sale Order 486 of 601)

A massive example, the grips of characteristic form, with brass bolsters. The T-backed blade well wrought, and showing evidence of damascus forging. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 87.8cm. Condition III

A RARE CAUCASIAN BY-KNIFE

Lot #487 (Sale Order 487 of 601)

Daghestan work, the grip composed of rings of tinted bone, with silver ferrule and well-fullered blade with makers mark struck at the right forte. 19th century. Overall length 23 cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN BAZUBAND ARMOR ARMGUARD

Lot #488 (Sale Order 488 of 601)

Qajar Dynasty, raised from a single plate and deeply etched overall, with gold inlay. Mid-19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 31cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN TULWAR SWORD

Lot #489 (Sale Order 489 of 601)

A military issue weapon with steel hilt and curved, single-edged blade with various arsenal stamps. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. Late 19th century. Worn. Overall length 92cm. Condition III

A RARE SOUTHEAST ASIAN MAK KNIFE

Lot #490 (Sale Order 490 of 601)

A diminutive example, likely Cambodian, the handforged blade with engraved motifs mounted to a hooked bamboo haft as is typical. First half of the 19th century. Lashing replaced. Worn. Overall. Length 55cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN TABARZIN SADDLE AXE

Lot #491 (Sale Order 491 of 601)

The well-wrought steel blade of characteristic form with curved bit and hammer peen. On its hardwood haft with central reinforce and pierced brass mounts. 18th-19th century. Well worn overall, head with areas of pitting, haft worn. Overall length 62cm. Condition IV

A FINE INDAN KATAR DAGGER

Lot #492 (Sale Order 492 of 601)

A large example, the iron hilt with expanded rails and cusped grips covered entirely in fine flowering vinework in silver. The long, tapering blade with central ridge and chamfered edges, exceptionally well-wrought of the finest Persian Kara Taban wootz, displaying ladder steps loosely interspersed with whorls or “roses.” In its velvet-covered wooden scabbard with fine silver mounts, the suspension band fretted and pierced, the chape with pairs of embossed and pierced peacocks. Mid-17th c. Minor wear to silver inlay, minor areas of pitting to hilt and blade, velvet refreshed, one peacock lacking from chape. See L. Figiel, On Damascus Steel, 1991: Atlantis, p. 77, pl 27b for similar. Overall length 53.7cm. Condition III

A CONTINENTAL PILLOW SWORD

Lot #493 (Sale Order 493 of 601)

So called as it was kept in the bedchamber close at hand for protection during the night. With spherical brass pommel and wire-wrapped grip, the iron guard repaired. The straight, tapering blade with a short fuller and maker’s mark. 17th century or later. Well worn. Overall length 100.5cm. Condition IV

A CAUCASIAN KINDJAL DAGGER

Lot #494 (Sale Order 494 of 601)

Of characteristic form with horn grip and long, narrow double-edged blade with double fullers. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. 19th c. Worn, losses to leather. Overall length 57.5cm. Condition III

A RARE AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE

Lot #495 (Sale Order 495 of 601)

A high-quality example, with elephant grips and well-wrought steel bolsters, the exceptional blade finely wrought of actively-patterned Persian black wootz, an elegant fuller at the T-backed spine. In its tooled leather-covered wooden scabbard with profiled tip. Mid-19th century. Well worn. Overall length 80cm. Condition III

A NEPALESE KUKRIE DAGGER

Lot #496 (Sale Order 496 of 601)

A massive example, with profiled wooden grip and steel bolsters, the thick, sharp blade with characteristic choil and chamfered cutting edge. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. Early 20th century. Overall length 48.2cm. Condition III

AN OMANI MATCHLOCK MUSKET

Lot #497 (Sale Order 497 of 601)

The rosewood stock of characteristic form with expanded butt, match holder and match cord intact. With brass barrel bands and forearm sheathing. Barrel deeply fluted, with finely profiled pan, breech struck with maker’s marks and inlaid with brass, muzzle flared. Early 19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 149cm. Condition III

A NORTH INDIAN DHAL SHIELD

Lot #498 (Sale Order 498 of 601)

A buckler, forged of steel with rolled, fretted rim and bosses, inlaid overall with fine silver and gold inlay involving vinework in delicate geometrical patterns. 19th century. Worn. Diameter 36cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN YATAGHAN SWORD

Lot #499 (Sale Order 499 of 601)

Characteristic of Laz People work, the horn grips with arched ears, the brass reinforces decorated with struck birdseye motifs. The blade etched with Ottoman inscriptions. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard with brass mounts. Second half of the 19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 79.5cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN HARDSTONE-HILTED PESH QABZ DAGGER

Lot #500 (Sale Order 500 of 601)

A massive example with grips of actively-patterned jasper. The broad, recurved blade with traces of gold inlay, the T-back profiled, the edge raised and chamfered, with central ridge developing into an armor-piercing tip. Forged of fine, highly-contrasted Persian black wootz. Mid-18th century. Worn, stable crack to one grip filled in period. Overall length 41.4cm. Condition III

A MODEL SPANISH MILITARY CANNON

Lot #501 (Sale Order 501 of 601)

Large scale, the cast brass cannon on carriage with four small wheels. 20th c. Patinated overall. Overall length 20cm. Condition IV

A MARTINI-HENRY RIFLE

Lot #502 (Sale Order 502 of 601)

Hardwood stock and forearm, steel action and barrel. Birmingham maker marked on the receiver with British proofs. 19th century. Well worn, band lacking. Overall length 125.5cm. Condition IV

A PERSIAN ALIM STANDARD

Lot #503 (Sale Order 503 of 601)

Wrought of silver and etched with a dervish, candles and a musician, with short socket.Mid-19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 19.5cm. Condition III

A POLISH M 1921 CAVALRY SABER

Lot #504 (Sale Order 504 of 601)

Of characteristic form, with brass hilt and leather-covered grip retaining twisted wire wrap. The lightly curved, fullered and spear tipped blade. First quarter of the 20th century or later. Light wear, blade abraded at the forte. Overall length 93cm. Condition II

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #505 (Sale Order 505 of 601)

An above average example with elaborately engraved silver and brass mounts, with characteristic curved blade. Retains it woven sling. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 40cm. Condition II

A VICTORIAN-ERA BOYAR HELMET

Lot #506 (Sale Order 506 of 601)

Of steel, with peaked skull and rolled rim. Latter 19th century. Dents, areas of rust. Overall height 21cm. Condition IV

AN OMANI POWDERHORN

Lot #507 (Sale Order 507 of 601)

Of characteristic form, wrought of brass with decorated bands and set with a coral. With Arabic inscription to upper edge. Mid-19th century. Overall length 19cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN TULWAR SWORD

Lot #508 (Sale Order 508 of 601)

With well-wrought steel hilt and curved, single-edged and fullered blade. In its canvas-covered wooden scabbard. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 90cm. Condition III

A CAUCASIAN POWDERFLASK

Lot #509 (Sale Order 509 of 601)

Carved of finely-grained hardwood with horn and antler butt, the steel spring with profiling. 18th-19th century. Well worn. Overall length 20.7cm. Condition IV

A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD

Lot #510 (Sale Order 510 of 601)

The antler grip of fine and unusual form, well carved with aso motifs and set with hair tassels, with wire wrapped grip. The well-wrought blade with original darkened panels intact. First half of the 20th century. Overall length 59cm.

A BOSNIAN DAGGER

Lot #511 (Sale Order 511 of 601)

The eared grips of bone, well- inlaid with brass. Broad, single-edged blade with maker’s mark at left forte. Sheath of wood covered in brass with incised lines. 19th century. Minor losses to brass. Overall length 28cm. Condition III

A NEPALESE KUKRIE DAGGER

Lot #512 (Sale Order 512 of 601)

With carved hardwood grip, the massive blade with deeply choiled base, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with recesses for 12 original bone-handled implements. First half of the 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 43cm. Condition II

A PERSIAN QAJAR ERA SIPAR SHIELD

Lot #513 (Sale Order 513 of 601)

Raised form a single section of steel and etched overall in characteristic vine motifs, the border with Qur’anic inscriptions and heightened with silver inlay. 19th century. Surface worn. Diameter 46.5cm. Condition III

A GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC SWORD

Lot #514 (Sale Order 514 of 601)

Brass hilt with leather and wire-wrapped grip with straight blade. In its steel scabbard. Late 19th-early 20th century. Wear to grip and scabbard. Overall length 87.3cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN DHAL SHIELD

Lot #515 (Sale Order 515 of 601)

A buckler of hardened hide with rolled edge, the central panel with polychroming and four profiled bronze bosses. First half of the 19th century. Worn, losses to colors. Diameter 40cm. Condition III

A RARE INDIAN BATTLE AXE

Lot #516 (Sale Order 516 of 601)

A form endemic to the Bhil people of Central India, the steel head forged with a convex bit, the socket wrought with a pronounced flange. On its hardwood haft. Latter 18th century. Minor wear. Overall length 90cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN SUMA RAMROD

Lot #517 (Sale Order 517 of 601)

The grip composed of alternating sections of horn and brass with a large, pierced brass toggle. The profiled iron shaft conceals a pair of long, narrow tweezers. Mid-18th century. Overall length 42.5cm. Condition II

A MORO KRIS SWORD

Lot #518 (Sale Order 518 of 601)

With kakatua pommel carved of hardwood and cord-wrapped grip. The straight, layered blade with one baca-baca intact. 19th-20th century. Well worn, pommel incomplete. Overall length 71.8cm. Condition IV

AN OTTOMAN YATAGHAN SWORD

Lot #519 (Sale Order 519 of 601)

With massive walrus grips of Balkan form, the elaborate tangband and bolsters gilded. The broad, single-edged recurved blade with narrow fullers, inscribed in a silver cartouche, WORK OF HASSAN, OWNER SAHAT ALI and the year, 1221 (1805/6 c.e.) together with a poetic couplet, the reverse with geometrical designs. The leather-covered wooden scabbard with massive embossed and engraved silver mounts, the locket set with fluted corals and turquoises, the chape with a fine and unusual lion’s head finial. Dated 1805/6. Worn overall, short crack to tangband, some corals replaced. Overall length 77.3cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN STEEL MACE

Lot #520 (Sale Order 520 of 601)

Of steel, wrought in the form of a devil's head with prominent horns, eyes, ears and nose, on its steel haft. Etched overall. Latter 19th century. Weapons such as these were popular in Muharram Mourning ceremonies. Overall length 67.8 cm. Condition II

A NORTH AFRICAN NIMCHA DAGGER

Lot #521 (Sale Order 521 of 601)

The wooden mounts carved overall, with metal band. With characteristic scrolled and hooked pommel and recurved guard. The curved blade with engraved motifs. Early 20th century. Overall length 51.2cm. Scabbard cracked. Condition IV

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #522 (Sale Order 522 of 601)

A fine example, the crested pommel and ferrule of silver, the scabbard wrought of silver and brass, finely engraved overall, with curved, single-edged blade and wooden grip. Latter 19th century. Overall length 39cm. Condition II

AN INDIAN BETENUT CUTTER

Lot #523 (Sale Order 523 of 601)

With pierced and profiled bronze frame. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 22.5cm. Condition III

A REPLICA CUPHILT RAPIER SWORD

Lot #524 (Sale Order 524 of 601)

All steel with wire-wrapped grip. 20th century. As found. Overall length 106.4cm. Condition V

A NORTH AFRICAN FLYSSA DAGGER

Lot #525 (Sale Order 525 of 601)

Of classic form, with engraved brass grip and inlaid brass panels to blade, in its carved wood scabbard with iron bands. Mid-19th century. Overall length 41.8cm. Condition II

A BURMESE DHA DAGGER

Lot #526 (Sale Order 526 of 601)

The grip and scabbard of wood, the elaborately fullered and stamped blade single-edged. 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 33cm. Condition II

A CHINESE POLEARM HEAD

Lot #527 (Sale Order 527 of 601)

Early Qing Dynasty, of good form. With remains of wooden haft. Early 19th century. Excavated. Overall length 56cm. Condition V

A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD

Lot #528 (Sale Order 528 of 601)

The hardwood grip carved with aso motifs, with woven rattan gripwrap. The hardwood scabbard bound with rattan; retains its rattan belt. The handforged blade chisel-edged and convex on the reverse. 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 62.5cm. Condition II

A MORO KRIS SWORD

Lot #529 (Sale Order 529 of 601)

With carved hardwood grip. A single baca-baca retains the substantial blade forged with a separate ganja and central ridge. Late 19th- early 20th century. As found. Overall length 69.5cm. Condition IV

A NEPALESE KUKRIE DAGGER

Lot #530 (Sale Order 530 of 601)

A large example with horn hilt and broad blade with engraved spine. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. First half of the 20th century. Worn, leather abraded and scuffed. Overall length 46cm. Condition III

AN INDIAN FOLDING KATAR BETLENUT CUTTER

Lot #531 (Sale Order 531 of 601)

Of steel, with hinged arms. 19th century. Minor Corrosion. Overall length 20cm. Condition IV

A PERSIAN KARD DAGGER

Lot #532 (Sale Order 532 of 601)

Wrought of fine Persian black wootz steel with stag grips. The figured ferrule and forte finely inlaid in gold, with cartouches containing frolicking gazelles. The tangband inlaid with flowering vines in gold. In its shagreen-covered wooden scabbard. Scabbard as found. Overall length 30.5cm. Condition III

A DAYAK HEADHUNTER MANDAU SWORD

Lot #533 (Sale Order 533 of 601)

The antler grip of fine and unusual form, well carved with aso motifs, with rattan wrapped grip. The well-wrought blade inlaid with brass. In its well-carved scabbard with belt. First half of the 20th century. Blade pitted overall. Overall length 66.2cm. Condition IV

A RARE DAYAK PISAU RAUT KNIFE

Lot #534 (Sale Order 534 of 601)

Of characteristic form, with ironwood haft and upturned blade with brass wire binding. First half of the 20th century. Well worn. Overall length 28.8cm. Condition IV

AN OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK KUBUR PISTOL

Lot #535 (Sale Order 535 of 601)

The hardwood stock with inscribed lick mechanism and octagonal barrel. 19th century. As found. Well worn stock chipped. Overall length 37cm. Condition V

A FINE MOROCCAN KOUMMIYAH DAGGER

Lot #536 (Sale Order 536 of 601)

An earlier example, with elaborately crested pommel, ferrule and scabbard, the obverse wrought entirely of silver with engraving, enamel and niello, and set with glass gems in the grip, with curved, single-edged blade. Mid-19th century. Overall length 42.5cm. Condition II

A NAGA HEADHUNTER DAO DAGGER

Lot #537 (Sale Order 537 of 601)

Kachin work, the hilt with typical flared pommel, the grip wrapped with braided rattan. The stout blade handforged. In its carved wooden scabbard with rattan bindings. First half of the 20th century. Overall wear, sling cracked. Overall length 43.7cm. Condition III

A PHILIPPINES DAGGER

Lot #538 (Sale Order 538 of 601)

Katipunan -era, with horn grip and brass mounts, the blade with central ridge. C. 1900. Worn overall. Overall length 37.7cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN SUMA RAMROD

Lot #539 (Sale Order 539 of 601)

The grip of profiled brass with a large, pierced brass toggle. The iron shaft conceals a pair of long, narrow tweezers. Mid-18th century. Overall length 42cm. Condition II

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #540 (Sale Order 540 of 601)

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. Early 20th century. Overall length 41.5cm. Condition II

A REPLICA SHAMSHIR SWORD

Lot #541 (Sale Order 541 of 601)

A massive example, the steel mount finely inlaid in silver, the blade pattern-welded. 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 98.5cm. Condition II

A PAIR OF MODEL CANNONS

Lot #542 (Sale Order 542 of 601)

Of brass, well modelled, on their iron carriages with large wheels. First half of the 20th c. Worn. Overall length 13.5cm. Condition III

A PERSIAN PESH QABZ DAGGER

Lot #543 (Sale Order 543 of 601)

A classic example of the type, with ribbed horn grips and well-wrought blade of fine black wootz damascus steel with T-back, chamfered edge and armor-piercing tip. 19th century. Worn. Overall length 40cm. Condition III

A MANDING SWORD

Lot #544 (Sale Order 544 of 601)

With leather mounts and curved blade. Early 20th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 86cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN HANCER DAGGER

Lot #545 (Sale Order 545 of 601)

Baghdad work, the hardwood grip with silver mounts set with a turquoises and a garnet, with handwrought blade. The en suite silver scabbard intricately nielloed overall and set with a turquoise. 19th c. Worn. Overall length 34.5cm. Condition III

A MORO KRIS SWORD

Lot #546 (Sale Order 546 of 601)

The pommel carved of hardwood, the handforged waved blade retaining a baca-baca. In its wooden scabbard. 19th-20th century. Well worn overall, grip wrap raveled, wood rubbed. Overall length 71.5cm. Condition IV

A NORTH AFRICAN FLYSSA DAGGER

Lot #547 (Sale Order 547 of 601)

Of classic form, with engraved brass grip and inlaid brass panels to blade, in its carved wood scabbard with iron bands. Mid-19th century. Worn. Overall length 43cm. Condition II

A NORTH AFRICAN NIMCHA DAGGER

Lot #548 (Sale Order 548 of 601)

The wooden mounts carved overall, with metal band. With characteristic scrolled and hooked pommel and recurved guard. The curved blade with engraved motifs. Early 20th century. Overall length 63.5cm. Minor wear. Condition III

A MORO SPEARHEAD

Lot #549 (Sale Order 549 of 601)

A large example of characteristic form, with tapered tang surmounted by a baluster, the broad blade well-wrought with visible pattern in the center panels. 19th century. Overall length 46.1cm. Condition III

A BURMESE DHA DAGGER

Lot #550 (Sale Order 550 of 601)

With embossed and engraved grip and scabbard, the blade well-inlaid with silver on each side. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 54cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN RAMROD

Lot #551 (Sale Order 551 of 601)

Of steel, with pierced toggle finial. 19th century. Rusted. Overall length 43.8cm. Condition IV

A PHILIPPINES SPEAR

Lot #552 (Sale Order 552 of 601)

Igorot People, the heavy, barbed head handforged, with iron ferrule and tapered hardwood haft. Late 19th century. Worn. Overall length 179.7cm. Condition III

A BOSNIAN DAGGER

Lot #553 (Sale Order 553 of 601)

The bone grips with layered pommel and brass studs, the broad blade with clipped tip handforged. 19th century. Overall length 22cm. Condition III

TWO POWDERHORNS

Lot #554 (Sale Order 554 of 601)

Of characteristic form, each with wooden cap. 20th century. Length of the longest 17cm. Condition II

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #555 (Sale Order 555 of 601)

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. Early 20th century. Blade partially rusted. Overall length 39.8cm. Condition II

NORTH AFRICAN FLYSSA DAGGER

Lot #556 (Sale Order 556 of 601)

Of classic form, with engraved brass grip and inlaid brass panels to the rare curved blade, in its carved wood scabbard with iron bands. Mid-19th century. Overall length 42.2cm. Condition II

A DAYAK SPEARHEAD

Lot #557 (Sale Order 557 of 601)

Of characteristic form, well-forged. Retaining its original rattan wrap and small section of ironwood haft. 19th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 47.5cm. Condition III

A FRENCH M 1866 CHASSEPOT BAYONET

Lot #558 (Sale Order 558 of 601)

With brass hilt and recurved blade. In its steel scabbard. 19th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 68.5cm. Condition IV

A JAVANESE KRIS SWORD

Lot #559 (Sale Order 559 of 601)

With well-carved garuda hilt and silver mendak, the blade well-wrought with superb damascus pattern. In its hardwood scabbard with finely embossed and engraved silver wranka. Late 19th century. Minor wear. Overall length 49cm. Condition II

A REPLICA BRITISH INFANTRY HANGER SWORD

Lot #560 (Sale Order 560 of 601)

In the style of the Georgian era, with characteristic brass hilt and short, curved blade with GR cypher. With scabbard sling and knot. Late 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 79.5cm. Condition II

A RARE SPANISH COLONIAL RING BIT

Lot #561 (Sale Order 561 of 601)

Very finely-wrought of iron with recurved and scrolled bars and embellished with silver inlays. 19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 27cm. Condition II

A PAIR OF IMPERIAL RUSSIAN MILITARY STIRRUPS

Lot #562 (Sale Order 562 of 601)

Wrought of steel with rolled treads. Latter 19th century. Rusted. Overall height 16cm. Condition IV

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #563 (Sale Order 563 of 601)

The crested pommel and ferrule of silver, the scabbard wrought of engraved silver and brass, with curved, single-edged blade and wooden grip. Early 20th century. Overall length 40.4cm. Condition II

AN OTTOMAN SURMENE DAGGER

Lot #564 (Sale Order 564 of 601)

With bone grips, the bellied blade of complex form with grooves, backedge and acute piercing tip. 19th century. Overall length 23.1cm. Condition III

A PROP LORICA HAMATA ROMAN ARMOR

Lot #565 (Sale Order 565 of 601)

An accurate reconstruction, with each aluminum ring riveted and leather edging. Latter 20th century. Overall length 75cm. Condition II

AN AFGHAN KHYBER KNIFE

Lot #566 (Sale Order 566 of 601)

Of characteristic form with ribbed horn grips and T-back blade. 19th century. Well worn overall. Overall length 72cm. Condition II

AN ARAB KHANJAR DAGGER

Lot #567 (Sale Order 567 of 601)

The mounts silvered overall, set with two glass gems. Curved steel blade with central rib. 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 27cm. Condition II

A MOROCCAN POWDER HORN

Lot #568 (Sale Order 568 of 601)

With pierced and engraved brass embellishment. 19th century. Well worn. Overall length 28.5cm. Condition III

A REPLICA CHINESE BRONZE DAGGER

Lot #569 (Sale Order 569 of 601)

Decorated overall with pierced work. 20th century. Patinated overall. Overall length 64cm. Condition III

FIVE CENTRAL ASIAN FIRE STRIKERS

Lot #570 (Sale Order 570 of 601)

Wrought of steel with loop grips, some with decoration. 19th century and earlier. Corroded. Overall length of the largest 8cm. Condition V

AN AFGHAN BATTLEAXE

Lot #571 (Sale Order 571 of 601)

The bearded steel head pierced, punched and inlaid with brass. On its wooden haft. Early 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 58cm. Condition III

A RARE PAIR OF CENTRAL ASIAN STIRRUPS

Lot #572 (Sale Order 572 of 601)

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

THREE OTTOMAN MILITARY PATCHBOXES

Lot #573 (Sale Order 573 of 601)

Cast in bronze with fitted caps with lugs for suspension cords. 19th century. Worn. Overall height of the largest 6.9cm. Condition III

A MORO KRIS SWORD

Lot #574 (Sale Order 574 of 601)

The kakatua pommel carved of hardwood, the handforged waved blade retaining a baca-baca. 19th-20th century. Well worn overall, pommel finial and grip wrap lacking. Overall length 65cm. Condition IV

A CHILDS MOROCCAN MUSKET

Lot #575 (Sale Order 575 of 601)

Of Afedali type, with broadly-flared butt, the hardwood stock inlaid with bone. End of the 19th century. Wear and losses. Overall length 81cm. Condition III

A DECORATIVE SPANISH SWORD

Lot #576 (Sale Order 576 of 601)

The hilt gilded and enameled, the straight steel blade with central ridge. 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length 96cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN MILITARY PATCHBOX

Lot #577 (Sale Order 577 of 601)

Cast in bronze with fitted cap with lugs for suspension cord. 19th century. Worn. Overall height 7.5cm. Condition IV

A TOLEDO PAPER KNIFE

Lot #578 (Sale Order 578 of 601)

With enameled grip and steel blade marked TOLEDO. In its leather scabbard. 20th century. Well worn overall, locket lacking. Overall length 25.5cm. Condition IV

TWO OTTOMAN MILITARY PATCHBOXES

Lot #579 (Sale Order 579 of 601)

Cast in bronze with fitted caps with lugs for suspension cords. 19th century. Worn. Overall height of the largest 8cm. Condition IV

A PAIR OF DECORATIVE SWORDS

Lot #580 (Sale Order 580 of 601)

With brass hilts and etched steel blades. 20th century. Worn. Overall length 101.cm. Condition II

TWO OTTOMAN MILITARY PATCHBOXES

Lot #581 (Sale Order 581 of 601)

Cast in bronze with fitted caps with lugs for suspension cords. 19th century. Worn. Overall height of the largest 6cm. Condition IV

A PHILIPPINES BARONG SCABBARD

Lot #582 (Sale Order 582 of 601)

Well carved of hardwood with inlaid eagle. Mid-20th century. Overall length 51cm, opening 5.5cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN MILITARY PATCHBOX

Lot #583 (Sale Order 583 of 601)

Cast in bronze with fitted cap with lugs for suspension cord. 19th century. Worn. Overall height 6.5cm. Condition III

A MATCHED PAIR OF MINIATURE NAVAL CANNONS

Lot #584 (Sale Order 584 of 601)

Excellent work and scale, with brass barrels and hardwood carriages. Early 20th century. Minor wear. Overall length of each 15.3cm. Condition II

A MORO KRIS SWORD

Lot #585 (Sale Order 585 of 601)

The wooden grip with rattan wrap, with handforged straight blade. In its wooden scabbard. 19th century. Worn overall. Overall length 70cm. Condition IV

AN INDIAN BETELNUT CUTTER

Lot #586 (Sale Order 586 of 601)

The bronze frame fancifully embellished with a peacock, steel blade. 19th century. As found. Overall length 17cm. Condition V

A BLACK POWDER CANNON

Lot #587 (Sale Order 587 of 601)

Finely crafted entirely in brass, well detailed. 19th century. Overall length 16.5cm. Condition III

AN OTTOMAN MILITARY PATCHBOX

Lot #588 (Sale Order 588 of 601)

Cast in bronze with fitted cap with lugs for suspension cord. 19th century. Worn. Overall height 7.7cm. Condition III

A MORO KRIS SWORD

Lot #589 (Sale Order 589 of 601)

The waved blade with central ridge and cord-wrapped grip. In its wooden scabbard. First half of the 20th century. Well worn, losses to scabbard. Overall length 72cm. Condition IV

A TUAREG SPEARHEAD

Lot #590 (Sale Order 590 of 601)

Handwrought of steel with barbed terminals. First half of the 20th century. Worn. Overall length 41.2cm. Condition III

A RARE BOABDIL-STYLE TOLEDO SWORD

Lot #591 (Sale Order 591 of 601)

Made by Toledo craftsmen, and based closely upon the sword of the last Muslim ruler of Granada, Muhammad XII, known as Boabdil (1460-1533.) With bakelite grip and mounts enameled and gilded. The long, straight, double-edged blade with gilded panels at the forte and marked TOLEDO. In its leather scabbard decorated en suite with the hilt. C. 1930. Light wear, staining to blade. Overall length 93.5cm. Condition II

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #592 (Sale Order 592 of 601)

With crested pommel, the scabbard engraved overall, with curved, single-edged blade and wooden grip. 20th century. Overall length 42.1cm. Condition II

A CONTINENTAL BAYONET

Lot #593 (Sale Order 593 of 601)

Wooden grip, steel munts and blade. First half of the 20th century.Well worn overall. Overall length 44.9cm. Condition IV

A DAYAK SUMPITAN BLOWGUN

Lot #594 (Sale Order 594 of 601)

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

TWO KRIS SWORDS

Lot #595 (Sale Order 595 of 601)

An Indonesian kris with straight blade, wooden grip and scabbard, and a Moro kris with waved blade and wooden grip and scabbard. 20th century. Both as found. Worn with losses. Overall length of the longer 77.5cm Condition V

A MOROCCAN KOUMIYYA DAGGER

Lot #596 (Sale Order 596 of 601)

With crested pommel, the scabbard engraved overall, with curved, single-edged blade and wooden grip. 20th century. Overall length 41cm. Condition II

A TAIWANESE DAGGER

Lot #597 (Sale Order 597 of 601)

The double-edged leaf-shaped blade with double ridges and wooden grip, the hide sheath with flared terminal with decorative stitching, and an iron implement. Early 20th century. Overall length 45.2cm. Condition IV

A RARE PAIR OF INDIAN STIRRUPS

Lot #598 (Sale Order 598 of 601)

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

A DAYAK SUMPITAN BLOWGUN

Lot #599 (Sale Order 599 of 601)

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 AFRICAN AXE

Lot #600 (Sale Order 600 of 601)

With handforged steel blade and rootwood haft. 19th-20th century. Well worn. Overall length 62cm. Condition IV

A PAIR OF REPLICA JAPANESE SWORDS

Lot #601 (Sale Order 601 of 601)

Black finish mounts with gold, with long and medium length blades. Late 20th century. Condition II


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