Stock No..
s337

Kachin dao
large heavy example

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A very heavy broad Kachin Dao.
Overall 66cms with a 52cm blade. The timber hilt is rattan bound and covered in the remains of a native resin.
The heavy forged blade has a deep curved spine that ends in a concave tip that measures just under 9cms across. The straight cutting edge is beveled to the front and has an unusual bevel to the rear cutting edge where they are normally flat.
A good hefty fighting sword.

Stock No..
s327

Billao, Somalia
Very five Ivory and silver hilt
African knife and sheath

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A very nice ivory hilted Billao knife from Somalia.
This long ivory hilted example measures 51cms overall in the sheath, just over 50cms out with a 29cms blade.
The blade shows some pitting to the surface and native file marks from the original manufacture. There is a slight medial ridge the length of the blade.
The long slender ivory hilt is exceptional. To the pommel there is a large silver spire, to the base a brass bolster and just above this are stacked brass and metal spacers.
Overall a very well made and presented piece, seldom found with such a stunning hilt.

Stock No..
s326

Billao, Somalia
African knife and sheath
Very High quality

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A Billao knife of unusually high quality.
This fine piece measures 42cms in the sheath, just under 42cms out with a blade just under 25cms.
The well shaped hilt is made of horn with a brass bolster to the blades edge that carries incised decorations, stacked pewter and brass spacers and a beautiful and well made triple spire pommel.
The blade is of a non-symmetrical shape with beveled cutting edges hollow ground sections that create a raised medial ridge. The tip is full and the blade is supple.
The sheath is in good condition with decorative motifs to the throat.
A very efficient fighting knife and sheath from Somalia.

Stock No..
s308

Kora,
Short Ghorka fighting sword

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A lovely weighted late 18th, early 19th century Nepalese fighting sword, known as a Kora, Cora or Khora.
Overall this example is 61cms in a straight line with a blade of 47cms.
This Kora remains in very good condition overall.
The disc hilt retains an all over black patina as does the stupa pommel.
The forward curving blade is well balanced in the hand, shows a forged pattern steel consruction and has incised circle motifs to both sides. It is hollow ground from the forte to the tip and also has a constant distal taper from the forte to the tip.
A very good fighting sword from the Nepal tribes in very good condition.

Stock No..
s223

Tibetan Kora, very early example,
extremely rare sword

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Tibetan Kora, very rare sword.
Whilst the Indian and Nepalese Kora are well known and documented, of the Tibetan Kora, little is known or recorded other than what can be seen 'Stone's Glossary', page 373, figure 469 and various photos of temples/Chapels within Nepal and Tibet.
The examples presented in figure 469, item 3 show a similar blade but it carries the disc hilts which are more commonly found on later Nepalese Kora. This Kora with the voluted guard is more reminiscent of Indian tulwar and other swords from the region and are very seldomly encountered.
Dating such a piece can also be quite hard. Based on the photos available of said chapels and temples, various swords displayed have, with the history attached to such places been dated to the late 18th century. By desgin and construction it seems plausible that the few examples known such as this piece could date to late 17th, early 18th century.
The overall length of this Kora is 74cms with a thick, heavy downward curving blade of 59cms. The blade is decorated with geometric designs to the Forte, tip and along the sides nearer to the spine. Like the Patissa, gallery item s211, this piece show stunning differential fullering and stepping arrangements throughout the entire blade. The tip shows show strong protrusions much like horns and there is a cutting edge between these protrusions.
The pommel is that of a faceted Tibetan Stupa. The hilt would have once had horn or antler in place over the central iron grip. A lot of the blade still retains the original red resin, most likely for votive reasons.
The last example known to me to have the voluted guard appeared in the market was in 2002 with a blade similar to that of #2 in Stones figure 469.
A very rare Tibetan sword.

Stock No..
s179

Sikin Panjang, Kelling Hall collection, board 1, number 9

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Sikin Panjang, Northern Sumatra, Kelling Hall collection.

This Sikin Panjang measures 75cms from tip to tip.
The blade and bolster measure just over 60cms long with a well carved horn hilt almost completely covered with rows of short incised lines measures just over 14cms long. Point to point across the pommel is 7cms. The hilt has age cracks as seen in the images due to shrinkage of the horn over time. The blade remains solid within the hilt with no play at all.
The blade still retains a razor sharp edge, has numerous small patches of very light peppering and exhibits a strong hollow ground blade with a long fuller near the spine. Clear pattern welding markings can be seen to the entire blade.

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Stock No..
s239

Bali Keris, nice example
Silver Hilt

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A lovely Bali keris.
This large example measures 62cms overall in the scabbard, 57cms out with a very nice fighting blade of 43cms.
The silver hilt appears to be of 20th century manufacture but does display a very nice patina.
The timber sheath shows beautiful grains and an almost mask like appearance to one side. It has one binding of rattan near the base of the sheath.
The strong blade shows very nice contrasting steels and remains in very good condition with only a light peppering near the base. The Ganja has some play.
Overall a beautiful large fighting Keris.

Stock No..
s271

Parang, Lombok Island

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A Parang and scabbard from the Lombok, Bali and far eastern Java areas. This example is remains in overall good condition but does show losses to the very well carved and decorative horn Cockatoo pommel.
In the scabbard this piece measures 59cms, out it is 55cms with a nice blade just under 41cms.
The heavy blade shows nice pamor type patterning to the surfaces and spine and remains in very good condition.
A nice old seldom seen sword.

Stock No..
s311

Bugis Keris

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Bugis Keris, lovely large hilt.
Overall in the scabbard this piece is 44cms. Out it is just under 42cms.
The stunning blade shows a very nice pamor pattern with darkened edges and lighter contrasting steel between.
The expertly carved and finsihed hilt shows a beautiful patina. The Mendak is very finely engraved and also shows good age patina.
The scabbard no longer retains its bone, horn or ivory tip and is in two pieces.
A very attractive blade and hilt that remain in very good condition, scabbard an easy repair.

Stock No..
s250

Moro Kris,
late 19th century Sulu Kris,
Unusual straight gangya

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A very nice near complete Sulu Kris with an unusual Gangya.
This nice Kris measures just under 65cms in the scabbard, 61cms out with a blade just under 48cms.
The blade retains a razors edge, shows a clear differential core and beautiful laminations to the inner and outer steel, these laminations follow the waves of the blade through to the tip. The most unusual feature is the straight gangya that is typically found on very old blades.
Pitting is found to the outer core only near the tip and parts of the outer edges, most likely from long storage near the the salt air and sea water after this blade was retired from an active life.
The hilt has a small loss to one corner of the cockatoo crest but remains in very good condition. It has a very nice decorated silver ferrule and the strap that holds the asang-asang in place appears to be a copper/bronze alloy that shows a beautiful green patina. The hilt bindings were most likely stacked cord/twine wrap and are no longer present.
The scabbard is a very fine example with beautiful timber grains and remains in outstanding condition.
Overall, a nice example with some unusual features.

Stock No..
s254

Important Bowie knife,
Sioux Indian trade knife,
early 19th centruy

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A stunning old Bowie trade knife.
Although not conclusive, most likely Sioux Indian.
The blade is that of a Bowie type blade of mid 19th century manufacture and a trade type item of America's then wild frontiers.
The 'X's are consistant with the kind of 'touch marks' placed on blades and axe heads by American smiths during this period.
The blade carries an integral bolster. Above the 'touch marks' on the spine there are filed decorations as typically seen on Spanish knives/Navaja.
The antler handle is very comfortable in the hand and is secured to the blade by means of a bronze collar and a single iron 'rivet'.
The bronze collar also shows 'X's around the collar and the collar has leeched a beautiful green patina to the antler at this point. At the join, the antler shows a lovely, almost luminous patina from finger rubbing over a very long period.
Page 55 of "Native American Fighting Weapons" by Colin F. Taylor shows there was one of these knives with a regular type blade rather than the more prounounced Bowie of this one and it is noted that it was attributed to a very important Hunkpapa Sioux medicine man named Thatha Ka Iyotake meaning Supreme Bull or as we know him, Sitting Bull.
Just over 31cms in length with a blade over 15cms long not including the bolster.

A very unusual and rare piece of Americana that has survived in very good order when one considers the rough lives these old knives have seen.

Stock No..
s336

African spear head, Sudan

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A nice old Sudanese spear head.
Remaining in good condition this example measures 82cms long overall. The narrow faceted socket section has 10 sides and makes up 23cms on this overall length.
The fine and well made spearhead is in untouched condition and still retains the old cosmolene covering, most likely applied when first place into a collection during the first half of the 20th century.
A nice example.

Stock No..
s076

Very rare large Shuang Dao
Chinese double sabres
with iron cup guards

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A very nice large pair of fighting sabres in very good complete condition.
This heavy set of swords measures 97cms in the scabbard, just over 95cms out with very good quality blades of 77cms.
The hilts retain original cloth wrapped grips and wrist lanyards with faded mulberry paper underneath the wrappings.
The brass pommels and collars show a nice age patina as do the half circle, large iron cup guards. These half circle cup guards measure 11cms at the widest point.
The scabbard remains in healthy condition, it is a wire bound and laquered timber construction with brass throat, suspension fittings and drag, all showing nice patina.
The blades are very good quality with triple fullering and deep graceful curves and clear distal taper from forte to tip.
A very nice pair of large fighting sabres that remain in very good condition overall.

Stock No..
s293

Khanda hilted sabre
heavy deeply curved
Indian fighting sword
with original scabbard

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A large Khanda hilted fighting sword with a thick deeply curved blade.
Overall this sword is 95cms long with a blade of 72cms in a straight line.
The Khanda hilt is of thick steel construction, it retains its original fibre and leather grip that is in very good condition. The basket hilt also retains various silver Koftgari designs to its surface and an all over dark patina being the protective coating of Cosmolene that would have been applied when the collection this came from was first formed. The hilt would grade up should the cosmolene be removed.
The blade has a double 'eyelash' stamp to one side of the blade, is hollow ground and shows a clear temper line along the deeply curved cutting edge. The blade has a 23cms sharpened back edge to the tip.
This example comes complete with good portions of the original scabbard timbers and covering, something that is not often seen.
Overall a very good rare fighting sword of good proportions with a thick, robust blade.

Stock No..
s306

Tiger fork, Chinese polearm

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A nice Chinese polearm head, referred to as a Tiger Fork.
From tip to tip this piece measures 71cms long and across the fork just over 35cms at the widest point.
The socket changes to a square section beneath the fork and continues in this fashion to the tip. The fork is a single piece slotted and forged over the central shaft and secured with an iron pin through a brass rosette. These forks have a raised medial ridge with distal taper towards the tip.
Overall a very nice example in untouched condition that will grade up.

Stock No..
s307

Chinese spear head
broad pole arm head

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A massive and unusual Chinese spear/polearm head.
Being 71cms overall, this unusual example carries a thick and broard triangular head that is 30cms long and 14cms wide.
The head shows a raised medial ridge with hollow ground surfaced towards the egdes. The edges are not cutting edges but all three points are designed well for piercing. The shaft is typical Chinese socket style that narrows to a solid hexagonal neck that attaches to the head with two thick iron rivets.
There is slight play at the join.
Overall a very nice and unusual example in untouched condition.

Stock No..
s268

Katana
WWII Japanese military sword
with surrender tag

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Katana, WWII emample with scabbard and surrender tag.
Taken from the 45th Japanese infantry regiment, Army surgeon captain, Kamitsuma TATEKI. Most likely due to the 80% Japanese losses at the battle of Bougainvillea Island, this sword was the property of the former owner due to a field promotion.
A good nice clean complete sword from a WWII conflict.

Stock No..
s299

Kukri, Good quality early bone hilted example with very nice forged steel blade

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A very nice old fighting Kukri
Overall in the sheath this example measures 41cms, out it is 40cms with a thick heavy blade just under 33cms.
The hilts of the Kukri and knives are very well carved and solid bone and that have a dark yellow age patina.
The Kukri is a full partial tang construction that is peened in two places on the iron butt cap.
The blade is heavy, shows a nice Kaudi, triple fullers to the spine, an iron bolster and a very well constructed forged hollow ground blade.
The sheath remains free from splits or cuts that are so common on Kukri.
The back of the sheath once housed a multiple tool kit but now only the companion knives remain.
A surprisingly nice old fighting Kukri.

Stock No..
s302

Buddhist ritual ceremonial implement
Sacred Kangling trumpet
19th century artifact

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A lovely Tibetan Kangling, Bhuddist trumpet from the 19th century.
At 31cms, this is a slightly larger example of a Kangling.
The Kangling is a unique musical instrument that is used in Tantric Buddhist Rituals to drive away evil spirits and would customarily be part of a Buddhist ritual kit.
This fine example displays a wonderful old patina. The knuckle end is covered in old leather, most of the remaining bone is covered in silver wire and ends in a decorative nickel silver mouth piece with brass insert that was once displayed stone or coral, now missing.
Both ends retain the original ring suspension rings and the original leather shoulder strap.
A very rare and complete piece of genuine Tibetan Buddhist antiquity.

Stock No..
s263

French Naval cultass &
scabbard, m1833 pattern

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A good French M1833 naval cutlass.
Approx 83cms overall in the scabbard. The cutlass is 82cms out with a blade just under 68cms.
The blade is a slightly curved, shallow fullered blade.
The spine is marked (faint) and appears to be ______ ____ Chatellerault ___ 1842. The blade is marked with large anchor near forte and ordnance inspector stamps to the ricasso, one clearly showing an 'A' with small chevrons to each side.
The hilt is a regulation solid steel half basket hilt, flattened hexagonal section grip and pommel cap.
This example is complete with its panelled black leather scabbard with brass locket and chape that also display an anchor.
A nice good condition naval cutlass.

Stock No..
s204

African Axe, Songe currency axe

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A very nice example of a Songe axe.
Just on 40cms tall, this axe has a lovely thick forged axe head with forge rolled upper and lower edges, nice crisp beveled cutting edge and geometric designs and piercings to the main portion of the blade.
The entire shaft is covered in stitched Waran(monitor lizard) skin that remains in excellent condition with a few small losses.
These axes are both a symbol of prestige and also used as currency.
A nice example.

Stock No..
s231

Java Keris 2,
a very nice dress Keris,
20th century

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Java dress Keris.
A very nice Java dress Keris.
A beautiful Keris with good weight and an older looking blade.
A very good straight blade showing nice clear patterns, of a good thickness and showing some patination.
The scabbard is in very good order and is quite attractiive
Wonderful craftsmanship and in very good condition.
A very nice 20th century Keris.

Stock No..
s208

War club,
Western Soloman Islands

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A 19th century Western Solomon Islands war club, 124cms
This lovely hand carved example is a sturdy fighting club or large proportions.
Being 4cms wide at the narrow base and 2cms thick, it flares to the large 'cutting' style tip that is 9cms across and approx 25mm thick.
The head of this example has a thin raised medial ridge of 35cms to the centre of each side.
A number of small age chips and bruising consistant with old use.
Other losses as seen in the images seem to be more 'modern' based on the lighter patina to the timber.
A nice large genuine fighting club being a symbol of stength and power within the community.

Stock No..
s291

Indian sword, 18th century Firanghi,
Gold Koftgari,
Original fibre grip and
cloth and leather knuckle pad
original scabbard

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Indian sword, Firanghi, 18h century.
A nice old warrior that obviously served the original owner well.
Overall this sword is 116cms long with a blade length of 94cms.
The large Khanda hilt retains much of its original gold Koftgari, the original fibre bound grip and interior leather and cloth padding, all of which are seldom seen. The knuckle guard shows very old repairs in iron bands with copper rivets.
The blade is well marked with European gulid marks and native dot markings. The blade is supported at the forte by shaped steel reinforcing with the upper most tip resembling the profile of Yali.
This sword is also found with good portions of its original scabard.
A nice old warrior seldom seen with all these elements.

Stock No..
s292

Indian sword, 18th century Firanghi,
original scabbard

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A nice 18th century Indian fighting sword.
This Indian sword known as a Firanghi or 'Foreinger' due to the long straight European blade mounted in a Khanda style hilt. The sword has an overall length of 120cms and a blade length of 95cms.
The large forged ‘Khanda’ style hilt with pommel spike remains in good condition despite a small loss to one edge of the pommel. The long pommel spike allows the use of this sword type to be used as a two handed sword whilst it is also light and balanced enough for one handed use.
The hilt grip is bound in original firbe cord (very seldom seen) that shows traces of wear and also an original resin coating.
The triple fullered blade does not carry any guild marks that are typical of European trade blades. The blade does show clear laminations of a differential steel construction.
This sword comes with portions of its original pink velvet covered wood scabbard, crackes and losses to the timber and velvet.
Overall a good condition 18th century fighting sword, minor losses.

Stock No..
s290

Early Wootz Tulwar and scabbard

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An early Wootz bladed tulwar and scabbard of good proportions
Overall this example measures 90cms with a blade of 71cms.
The hilt shows traces of gold and copper decoration, has long cental langets and a large disc pommel.
The blade is of a scarf welded Wootz steel construction with clear Wootz patterns to the surfaces.
The green velvet scabbard shows losses to both the timber and velvet.
Overall a good complete old fighter in good condition for its age, complete with its original scabbard.

Stock No..
s295

Khanda hilted Ayda Katti blade
and original scabbard
Very Rare!

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Very unusual Khanda hilted Ayda Katti blade.
Overall in the scabbard this example is 66cms, out it is 64cms with the blade length of the cutting edge being just over 41cms.
Complete with the original timber and green velvet scabbard, the sword remains in very good condition. The blade is a watered steel type showing clear patterns to the surfaces. The Khanda hilt is of good solid steel showing nice designs and a curved pommel spike and is structually sound. The scabbard does have some losses to the timber but considering the rugged life these old warriors had it is surprising a scabbard of any kind is present.
Through either trade or warfare a Mahratta 'Hindu basket hilt' was been married with a Coorg Ayda Katti blade.
A unique fighting sword.

Stock No..
s294

Massive Khanda hilted cavalry sword
very nice long pattern welded blade and original fibre covered grip

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A very nice Khanda hilted sword with a pattern welded blade.
Overall this old warrior is 107cms long with a beautiful pattern welded blade of 85cms.
The sword remains in very good condition for its age and would date from the 18th century.
The blade shows clear pattern welding, has a fuller towards the spine that stops about 26cms from the blades tip. From this point the tip narrows to sharpened back edge.
The large Khanda hilt retains its original fibre and resin bound grip that is covered in a stitched resin coated fabric cover, both parts remain in very healthy condition and are seldom if ever seen on these old Khanda hilts. The hilt remains uncleaned and like so many collections put together in the early 1900s, it is covered if a thin coating of cosmolene to presereve the steel over time and it has done a very good job. The large pommel spike is also in very good condition and displays engravings to it. This large 'spike' enabled two handed control of this large sword if needed.
Overall a very nice and large example of a very seldom seen sword.

Stock No..
s296

Wootz Tulwar,
a very early and a
very interesting example

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A very interesting early example of a Wootz bladed Tulwar.
This most unusual example would be considered by some, at the length of 69cms to be that of a Childs sword. Based on the hilt size being able to fit four fingers of a large grown man comfortablely within the grip area, behind the knuckle guard, I personally place this example as most likely a secondary sword worn ensuite with a larger sword.
Overall at 69cms and with a Wootz blade of 58cms, this sword remains is good condition with some light pitting to the blade.
The hilt displays older seldom seen quillon ends that show five 'lobes'.
The knuckle guard displays an incised chevron pattern to the outside that gives the appearance of an Elephants trunk.
Late 18th or very early 19th century fighting sword.
A very nice and capable smaller fighting sword most likely from the Rajasthan regions of India.

Stock No..
s188

Co Jang, Northern Sumatra,
Kelling Hall collection,
board 2, number 18

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Co Jang, Northern Sumatra, Kelling Hall collection.

A very nice Co Jang of good proportions and a very nicely carved Hulu tapa guda carven horn hilt.
When refering to Albert Zonneveld's work, page 55, plate 154 shows an example of this style of hilt.
The blade is of good forged construction and is just under 61cms. The overall length is just under 78cms.
Overall this is a very well proportioned fighting sword in very good condition from a very long standing collection.

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Stock No..
s270

Parang Nabur with original scabbard

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A very rare sword and scabbard of Malay origins, usually being found on the Malay pennisula and south east Borneo.
Overall in the sacbbard this sword measures 74cms, out it is just under 68cms with a blade just over 53cms.
The hilt is timber and cast brass fittings that both show nice patina.
The blade shows good distal taper, is decorated in chiseled floral relief to the forte, the tip and the point where the raised spine starts. The blade is also pierced to the tip which is a most unusual feature.
The scabbard is of a wooden core that has been covered in heshen. the heshen has been stitched at the seams and coated in a coloured resin that has been applied to show two white diamond panels to each side. This coating, no doubt is to aid in protection from water.
Curiously the suspension is hung in European style being a hand made frog style arrangement made for a belt to slip through. The section is stitched hide that has old style nails or tacks to the front and rear to hold it firmly in place.
A nice and unusual complete example of a very rare sword.

Stock No..
s261

Kaskara, African sword, 19th century,
provenanced example

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A very nice Sudanese Kaskara of good form, good provenance and unusual markings.
Overall this sword is 101cms in the scabbard, 99cms out with an 86cms single fullered double edged blade.
The hilt shows tooling to the ends of the leather grip and a thumb ring remains intact.
The cross guard is of forged iron construction and a reverse 'Z' to one end.
The blade, most likely European in origins has a nice old original dark patina and exhibits to the forte numerous unidentified lines and sun like markings with the line work differing on each side. The blade has very good flex and spring but is slightly loose within the hilt.
The scabbard is expertly tooled and stitched with raised discs holding the differing suspension rings with the upper suspension ring being tooled brass and the lower being iron.
There is an old collection tag attached to the rear just below the upper suspension loop, largely illegible now due to staining but what can be read is "Dervish sword taken from prisoner at Suakin ... ... ....HMS Melita 1898 JGB"
A very nice well presented sword in outstanding condition and with good history worthy of further research.

Stock No..
s283

Fine steel hilted Kukri

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A very nice heavy old fighting Kukri with all steel hilt.
Overall a very nice example of a old style steel hilted Kukri with hand carved incised details.
Overall out of the sheath this example is just under 45cms with a 34cm blade. The clearly forged blade is uncleaned and is most likely of a watered steel pattern type. Also this Kukri is of the full tang variety with a stylised sun rosette between hilt and tang.
As is the way with so many Kukri, the sheath has opened along the bottom edge but overall the sheath is in very good order and includes the original leather loop.
A very good heavy old fighter in great condition.

Stock No..
s318

Naga tribes knife/sword
original woven basket
and textile strap
Very rare!

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A very rare and complete Dao of the Kukis people.
From the Assam regions this very nice and complete example displays the wonderful unusual style of Dao blades found within the Kuki tribes.
A similar Dao is drawn in P. Rawson's, The Indian Sword, chapter 4.
The blade is forward curving with typical 'spikes' to the spine and tip of the blade. The blase of the blade is thick and of a 'hexagonal' shape and is mounted is cast brass hilt. The base of the hilt is hollow from which a red hair tuft on hair protrudes.
Complete with a very rare wicker/rattan sheath that carries a horn base and native textile suspension strap.
A very rare artifact in very good condition.

Stock No..
s013

Chinese Dao with 'S' guard,
rare and unusual example

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An unusual small Chinese dao of unusual form.
Of the Hudiedao family, this piece is a wonderfully agile fighting knife.
42cms overall witha robust 30cm blade with a decorated brass tonkou and a clearly forged blade.
The wide 'S' guard allows the thumb to easily twist the dao for instant reversing of the blade for forearm protection and back again in effortless motion.
The fine beaked horn grip has an iron collar and a small washer to the base where the tang is secured.
The blade shows old dark pitting that would grade up.
Overall a nice unusual Chinese fighting knife.

Stock No..
s011

Hudiedao, twin fighting swords
long 19th century examples

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This long pair of Hudiedao, 19th century Chinese fighting swords.
63cms overall with broad pattern welded blades 12mm thick and 40mm wide at the base, they taper to a strong needle tip, being 2mm wide at this point.
Thinner bronze knuckle guards and quillons than seen on item s009, this makes for ease of control and room for the thumb when twirling these into a forearm defense position.
The hilt slabs are superbly carved in Rosewood with Chinese key pattern relief to the outer edges and floral carvings in the centre.
Period repair to the tip of the right hand sword blade.
A very seldom seen style of Hudiedao.

Stock No..
s241

African sword of high standing
Mandinka tribes

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A very nice 19th centruy high status sword from the Mandinka communities.
This wonderful old dress sword is from Liberia/Gambia regions of Western Africa.
Overall this sword measures 90cms in the scabbard and 86cms out with a blade of 66cms that appears to be an early French trade blade.
The hilt is of stitched and dyed leather that is showing a very warm patina. The pommel is that hexagonal bronze shaft with a Pyramid to the end. The Pyramid shows incised and geometric designs to its surfaces.
The scabbard shows the wonderful variety, colour, and skillfully woven and tooled leather work these regions are famous for.
With some losses and damages to the leather work, this sword and scabbard are still a very fine and seldom seen example of this type of sword being of genuine antiquity and representing the styles and qualities of workmanship of the region.

Stock No..
s266

Madura Keris, Nice unusual
Ivory hilt and silver scabbard

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A lovely old example of this rare style of Keris.
Overall in the sheath this piece is 42cms, out it is just under 42cms. The blade is 34cms.
The hilt is of ivory and is in the Jawa Deman style with wonderful age patina. The hilt does suffer from an old repair as seem in the images. The hilt figure is very well carved displaying clear eyes, nose and arms. Below the arms within its belly appears to be a 'lotus' flower motif and both arms show a small tatoo design on the shoulders.
The sheath is of white metal most likely low grade silver/nickel silver and is well formed with minor bruising to the lower parts.
The straight blade is a nice thick fighting blade that displays a very nice high contrast pattern steel.
Overall a good example of a very rare style of Keris that is seldom seen.

Stock No..
s145

Nice Heavy old Fighting Dha
Ivory Hilt

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A nice old fighting sword from the Burma regions.
Ivory hilt, brass and silver bound, loss of the pommel cap being an easy replacement if interested in restoration.
Overall the sword in the scabbard is 76cms long, out 75cms with a thick heavy forged blade 54cms in length.
In untouched condition, both the blade and the hilt will clean up very well if desired. Complete with scabbard that appears to have received a black stain to it when made. Scabbard is complete and free from damage.
A good honest old fighting sword in very good order for its age.

Stock No..
s275

Peurise Teumaga,
Sumatran target shield or buckler

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A very attractive Peurise Teumaga.
This lovely little buckler is 20cms across and remains in very nice condition.
Being of a cast bronze construction, this example shows the designs typically found on Sumatran shields.
Both sides show a nice age patina with the inside of the shield retaining its four suspension points that would have once carried padding and grips for the hand to hold.
A very nice target shield from the early 20th century.
Reasonable offers considered.

Stock No..
s122

Very old Kachin Dao, North Burmna

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An old and very nice complete Kachin Dao.
The very heavy flaring blade measures 47cms long with the sword being 62cms long.
The deadly blade does show lovely laminations with return hairpins.
Total length on the scabbard is 81cms.
15cms wooden hilt is bound with braided rattan and still shows much of its black resin coating too.
A classic head hunters sword complete with original scabbard.
Very good condition.

Stock No..
s304

Chinese sword, 19th cent,
unusual and rare
complete example

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A very nice an unusual late 19th century Chinese Sabre.
Just under 82cms overall in the scabbard and the same out with a very thick 63cms blade.
This very unusual example remains in very healthy conditon for its age being free from any rust or pitting.
The pommel and collar show 'lucky' coin motifs as the the Tsuba style guard. The central portion is pierced and decorated to resemble this same coin motif. The edges of the guard are of simulated bamboo. The guard does show a crack to the central portion as seen in the images.
The blades spine is over 12mm thick at the integral tonkou and shows good distal taper towards the tip and cutting edge. The fullers are very well executed and Chinese characters are found to both sides of the forte.
The scabbard is of a multiple layer of leather construction and is in very good condition and also shows coin motifs to both ends.
Minor losses to the scabbard and grip binding.

Stock No..
s017

Korean Knife

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From my personal collection

A gorgeous old Korean Knife, circa mid 1800s
33cms overall in the scabbard, the blade is 22cms long with a raised curved tip and is clearly forged and razor sharp. Lovely tonkou and superb hilt fittings with sunbursts to the pommel cap and tsuba style guard.
A very rare and striking knife in the style of Chinese sabres of the day.
Scabbard has been re-lacquered.

Stock No..
s244

Chinese sword, dao and scabbard, mid to late 19th century

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A very nice and complete Chinese dao.
This variation of Dao is 60cms in the scabbard, just under 60cms out and has a broad blade that is 48cms.
The blade shows evidence of pattern welding and remains in heathy condition.
The bronze knuckle guard and quillon have darkened in places with age and retain an old dark paint to most surfaces, most likely applied to have this concealable sword less obvious to casual eyes.
The timber handle remains in very fine condtion. The borders are that of key designs with floral motifs to the middle.
The original pig skin scabbard also remains in very good condition with only a small loss to the tip that is consistant with age. The throat of the scabbard show that of two lucky coin motifs.
Over all a very large complete fighting sword being the single varient of the Hudiedao style swords.

Stock No..
s080

Chinese Dadao Ring Pommel sword with back sheath

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A seldom found Dadao or Ring Dao used by Chinese Nationalist soldiers in the early 20th century
Excellent condition through out considering the hard lives these old swords had in the many conflicts.
80cms from tip to tip, broad curving blade that is 54cms long, 5cms wide at the forte and 7cms wide at the tip.
Complete with original back scabbard.

A rare complete find of the very rarely seen type with the double circle guard.

Stock No..
s153

Chinese spear,
Society or school markings to shaft
quality 19th century example

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A beautiful Chinese spear or polearm from the 19th centruy.
The overall length is 221cms with a long forged socket spear head.
A most unusual feature of this piece is the society of martial school name found just below the base of the socket.
The spear head is expertly forged and remains in very good condition for its age.
A rare and unusual piece of Chinese martial history.

Stock No..
s155

Chinese spear, late 19th century

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A lovely Chinese spear/polearm of the late 19th century.
In very good original condition, this example is 210cms long.
The thick forged iron 4 sided spike remains in good condition as does the downward curving spike found to the side.
The spear/polearm head remains on the original hardwood shaft and this also remains in very good order.
A nice and unusual Chinese spear/polearm

Stock No..
s213

Yanyuedao blade,
guard, collar and short shaft,
Boxer rebellion era
Chinese polearm

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A nice 19th century Yanyuedao, Chinese polearm head, complete with guard, collar and a thick section of ogininal hand shaped shaft.
Of forged steel construction, this blade measures 47cms long with the piece being 70cms overall. there is nice distal taper from the guard to both tips. The upsweeping tip retains a needle point as does the raised dorsal fin to the top of the blade.
Still retaining a sharp edge, the cutting edge has a small 5mmx10mm chip, most likely from use during the boxer rebellion period where examples like this were noted as being seen in the hands of local militia and that of the boxers.
A wonderful piece of Chinese martial history that would be an easy restore for anyone who wanted to mount this blade, guard and collar to a newer pole.
It is of a polearm type seldom seen.

Stock No..
s154

Chinese Polearm/spear head,
rare 19th century example

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A very nice forged Chinese spear/polearm head.
Overall this spear head, excluding the remains of the original wooden shaft measures just under 73 cms.
The base of the socket measures 4cms across. The socket tapers for 33 cms to the intregral rings and from there it again flairs the base of the spear head and the two curved side 'prongs'.
Both the spear head and the side prongs show good distal taper.
This rare example shows an all over dark patina and remains in healthy condition.

Stock No..
s160

Antique Sword, Jian, China, early 20th century

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A nice example of a hard to find full length Chinese straight sword.
At just over 97cms in the scabbard and 94cms out, this near complete Jian only misses the drag from the bottom of the scabbard and a single oval fitting from the lower portion of the scabbard.
The scabbrd is wire bound timber with a black lacquer covering.
There is evidence of the timber hilt and rayskin grip being restored at some point in its working life, only in so far thas the proportions of the timber as it approaches the pommel cap it some what wider. This too may have been of preference to the martial practitioner.
In good order and well looked after by the previous custodian, the brass fittings are in polish.
The full tipped blade has the seven star inlay to the central part of the blade and only shows very minor age marks.
A very hard to find Chinese martial weapon from the early 20th century.

Stock No..
s026

Very Nice Yan Yue Dao blade

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A very nice pattern welded Yan Yue Dao blade, 19th century.
From the tip of the blade to the tip of the tang this piece measures 78cms long in a straight line.
The long up sweeping cutting edge is 66cms long. The raised lobe for engaging other weapons stands 4cms tall and there are 7 gullies following this to the tip.
The pole has long since been removed and what timber that remained has been shaped to the contours of the tang.
A rare and lethal fighting piece in it's day, it does show a number of small nicks to the cutting edge.
Most probably bought out of China during the Boxer Uprising.

Stock No..
s252

Chinese sword,
Nationalist army,
Ring Pommel Dadao with
original scabbard

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A very nice Dadao or Ring Dao used by Chinese Nationalist soldiers in the early 20th century
Except for the loss to part of the S-guard, this sword remains excellent condition through out considering the hard lives these old swords had.
Out of the sheath this piece measures 77cms from tip to tip, the broad curving blade is just under 52cms long, 5cms wide at the forte and over 7cms wide at the tip.
Complete with original back scabbard that remains in outstanding condition. All hilt binding also remains in outstanding condition with the red ring and dark blue to the hilt.
Another rare facet to this piece is an original old two tone cloth panel or flag attached to the hilt to be used as a tassle, perhaps military unit colours.

A rare find.

Stock No..
s150

Chinese short Dao, 19th century

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A very clean and nice example of a standard military side arm from the late 1800s.
Just under 70cms in the scabbard and 61 cms out. The blade, hilt and fittings remain in outstanding condition. The slightly curved blade has very crisp fullers running toward the upswept tip and the spine narrows to a false edge with a reinforced tip
All brass fittings show nice chased patterns, the scabbard and hilt is covered in ray skin and the hilt still retains its brass binding.
The scabbard suspension fittings are lost or most likely given the good condition, removed by choise to be slid in to a waist sash in preference to a belt suspension.
A very attractive Chinese sword.

Stock No..
s010

Antique Chinese Dao and original sheath

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A nice old heavy Chinese Dao complete with original sheath.
This is a rare short sword from the first half of the 19th century
Overall 44cms long with iron D-guard and fittings with a broad blade with a very thick spine of 12mm.
Traditionally seen used with a rattan shield that I beleive later developed into back to back brass handled dao as seen in the Gallery Items.
This is the older rarer single dao with scabbard.
A professional polish will reveal a nice pattern welded blade.

Stock No..
s102

Chinese Dadao with cup guard

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An Early 20th century Military Dadao.
92 cms tip to tip with a 60cms blade. The deep curved blade with pronounced back ridge show a brown rust patina all over, has two well cut fullers both sides of the blade and chips to the cutting edge near the percussion point. There is a piercing to the back of the raised ridge, often noted as being a point of attachment of a strap that is slung between this point and the ring dao, much like a rifle would be slung. The large cup guard measures 95mm across.
Timber grip slabs and original wrap have long since disappeared though there is a small example of the original binding still present to the ring.
This piece would with some effort clean up to be a very nice example of a seldom seen Early 20th century fighting sword.

Stock No..
s001

Shuang Jian,
Chinese double straight sword

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A very rare varient of the Chinese straight sword, is a pair of Chinese Jian housed back to back in a single scabbard.
22 & 1/2 inches overall in the scabbard and just over 20 inches out of the scabbard. The blades show clear forging lines in places and are as clean and untouched as the day the were made some 120-150 years ago.
The scabbard is bound in dyed ray skin, blue in colour that has faded to a wonderful warm blue patina over time. All scabbard fittings are in pristene condition for it's age and all fittings exibit the Chinese bat for good luck and the Buddhist symbols of longevity. The hilt fittings are slightly loose with age and the fluted hilt grips are a warm red lacquered colour that again show a wonderful age patina.
The other Jian are shown for comparission only.

Stock No..
s024

Chinese Sabre, Boxer Rebellion

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A nice old sabre from the Boxer uprising
A long broad heavy blade constructed from two shorter Qing military sabre forge welded together to create a longer weapon.
A most unusual study piece
Complete with a scabbard with iron fittings, ray skin covered and in very good order. Wrap to the hilt has not been present for a very long time as the hilt timber has a nice patina.
Iron cup guard is very loose.

Stock No..
s015

Near Mint Late Qing Shuang Jian

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A rare version of the Jian in outstanding condition.
These Shuang Jian are near mint in condition and have been looked after very well over the last 100 years. Dating from the end of the Qing Dynasty these swords are 63cms overall in the scabbard and both swords are just under 57cms long out of the scabbard, have sharpened edges and full points.
Beautifully carved fluted horn hilts with Yazi guards and dragons to the pommels.
You will be very happy with the quality of these pieces.

Stock No..
s206

Moro Armour, chainmail vest, Rare

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Rare Moro armour vest, late 19th century, Philippines.
A very nicely decorated Moro chain mail vest.
All brass construction with decorative buffalo horn plates. Each horn panel has incised lines along the four edges. The front of the vest retains most of its original decorations and one retaining clip.
A very well crafted and heavy vest in good condition for its age.
A stunning display item with great history.

Stock No..
s201

Moro Kris, twistcore blade, rare

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A rare Moro Kris with twistcore blade.
Clear twistcore pattern to blade that is in good condition.
Overall 56cms with a 45cms blade in a straight line.
Losses to the hilt's dress that now only shows remains of a dual coloured twine binding.
Timber hilt remains in very good condition.
No scabbard.

Stock No..
s141

Stunning Silver hilted Moro Kris with rare pamor style blade

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A very desirable status/Datu Kris with a rare pamor style blade.
Small damages and losses to the hilt area but overall is has survived in very fine condition.
70cms tip to tip with a wonderful 58cms blade.
A classic fighting Kris from a man of high standing.
Ex-museum piece with Accession number E21219.
A very fine and rare Moro weapon.

Stock No..
s140

Very nice Ex-Museum Sulu Moro Kris

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A very nice original untouched Ex-Museum Silver Plate Sulu Moro Kris.
The hilt has a large silver plate pommel and ferrule with original cord bindings in outstanding condition.
The base of the blade shows an accession number E21220. The blade Being 66cms long tip to tip and finely forged showing clear differential steels with a laminated core running towards the tip. The 17 luk blade is in excellent condition free from any damage or chips.
A fine Moro sword in original untouched condition.
No scabbard.

Stock No..
s139

Ex Museum Moro Kris, original untouched

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A nice old original and untouched Moro Kris.
Overall in the scabbard this sword measures 70cms, out it is 65cms with a 50cms blade from hilt to tip.
The Burl wood hilt remains in undamaged condition and has the cockatoo style pommel. Original cord wrap remians in perfect untouched condition and is finished with a decorative silver ferrule.
The blade at the guard shows a museum accession number E21227.
The blade is also in original untouched condition and shows wonderful laminations through out the guard and blade. The blade in particular has a stunning open laminated core that follows the siku'-siku', the edges are razor sharp and shows much finer closed pattern laminations.
Although of the same age as the sword, the old rattan bound scabbard is not the original scabbard to this piece as can be seen in the photos but is a very good match for it.
A very nice piece that would clean and etch very well should the new owner wish to do so.

Stock No..
s119

Nice Antique Moro Kris

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A nice old Moro Kris.
Mid to late 19th century, overall out of the scabbard it measures 63cm tip to tip. It has a very nice combat worthy laminated blade with nice fullering to the base and incised lines to the central part of the blade and what appears to be a talismanic marking near the tip.
The hilt can be removed from the sword as the strap from the stirrup to the hilt is broken, the hilt also has a silver bottom band and is nicely bound with twine, all showing a nice old age patina.

Stock No..
s113

Nice complete old Moro Kris

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A nice and complete Moro Kris.
As found in untouched condition except a small window I cleaned to show the seperation line between the guard and the blade.
I would suggest this is from a coastal region as there is evidence of fine sand on the very old grease that protected the blade for many years. There is also a water stain showing to the base of the scabbard to further substantiate this.
76cms long in the scabbard, 74cms out with a 57cms long blade in a sttraight line from the hilt. The fine blade has 5 fullers. Two long fullers running outside of the inner three, almost to the tip. Two broad fuller at the base of the blade narrow towards the middle. A long single fuller then runs to near the tip.
A very well proportioned and complete dangerous fighting sword of the Moro people that still retains a very sharp edge.

Stock No..
s120

Very rare Panabas Axe

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Considered to be the rarest of Panabas axe forms.
Cato in his book Moro Swords, page 90, photo 56, notes these varients as extremely rare.
This example measure from tip to tip 64cms long with the thick heavy blade at 31cms long. The blade is supported at the neck of the haft with a thick forged iron ring, followed by 17cms of thick rattan wrapping.
There is evidence of "hammering" to the spine of this piece, possibly used to hammer another metal item, such is the substantial weight of this piece that it does deliver mighty blows. The blade also has an unusual distal taper, being 10mm at the haft narrowing to 4mm in the middle and again slighly widening to the end before the beveled cutting edge narrows to a point.
The split bamboo haft is also bound by a woven rattan strip at the end on the haft and shows a bamboo pin 7cms from the end.
An extremely rare and important piece of Moro history and weaponry.

Stock No..
s025

Very nice large 19th century fighting Talibon

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A very nice large 19th century fighting Talibon from the Christian tribes of the Northern Philippines.
This piece measures 71cms out of the scabbard, has a spine 1cm thick at the hilt with a good thumb recess cut out near the hilt.
The hilt and scabbard have fine cracks with some loss to the hilt area. Origianl rattan bindings still in place.
A very rare sword.

Stock No..
s081

Rare T'boli Philippine sword

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Rare T’boli sword.
This T'boli sword is most likely a recycled Moro kris blade looking at the slightly curved profile.
T'boli sword smiths often recycled old swords from other tribes and any other metal objects they could source.
Overall this piece measures 65cms in the scabbard and 63cms out.
The very fine laminated blade is of very high quality with laminations clearly visible. The blade is 51cms long.
The brass hilt is cast in one piece and is covered in geometric designs as seen on T'boli weapons.
The wooden scabbard is rectangular and wrapped in T’boli cloth, it has a rope waist cord with a lead button is wound around the throat of the scabbard
T’boli blades are reputed to the best in the Philippines.

Stock No..
s028

Heavy old Philippine Bolo knife

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A nice old heavy Philippine knife bolo dagger with a horn handle.
Overall 17&1/2 inches with an 11 inch blade. Brass collar, nicely carved handle. The double stacked brass pommel cap is a nice and unusual touch. In good clean condition with a nice age patina. The blade is well forged and very thick and heavy, flat on one side with dital taper and nice laminations on the cutting edge. Similar construction traits to the Talibon, flat one side, well made with a subtle hook on the hilt.
Late 19th/early 20th century.
Feels great in the hand, you won't be disappointed.

Stock No..
s029

Old Philippine long knife or short sword

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A gorgeous fighting knife or sword from the Philippine region.
A strong forged blade with a clear inserted edge, the blade measures 37cms long with a hilt of 17cms. The blade profile is most unusual with the spine stepping down 15cms from the hilt, then curves slightly up for the next 15cms and then drops in to a very nice clipped point that iss often seen on the Bowies of the old west and England. 35mm wide at the hilt, 50mm wide at the tip. 7mm wide at the hilt with nice distal taper to the tip.
The hilt is very nicely carved from horn, has a few very small worm holes that do not detract from the beauty of this piece. The pommel cap is triple stacked brass where the tang is peened over.
Overall a super nice and substantial fighting piece.

Stock No..
s137

Barong, large heavy moro sword with original scabbard, 19th century

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A large 19th century fighting Barong.
This lovely Moro Datu large working/fighting sword of a measures 62cms long in the original timber scabbard, 59cms out and carries a blade just under 42cms.
The the finely carved bunti wood hilt has losses to the Kakatua tip, most likely this sword would have been 61cms overall.
The blade shows a spine approx 8mm thick, the blade surfaces show a nice pattern steel, the edges are razor sharp and the tip is full.
The original scabbard is a perfect fit with rattan binding to the tip and small losses to the throat area.
For comparable Datu fighting swords, please view figure 20, page 37 of Robert Cato's book Morro Swords.
A nice complete fighting sword from the Philippines.

Stock No..
s022

Moro Barong, large fighting Barong

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Massive Antique Moro Fighting Barong.
Slightly under 24 inches long, this massive antique Barong has a gorgeous 16 inch long leaf shaped blade clearly showing lamination/forging lines.
The blade is razor sharp, you could shave with this piece.
The hilt is solid on the blade and exhibits a fine burl pattern. It is wrapped in decorative silver sheet with three woven silver bands between the the silver collar and the burl hilt.
The blade seems to secured to the hilt by lead which is present between the silver collar and the blade.
Overall a gorgeous piece.

Stock No..
s030

Moro Kris

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Massive Moro Fighting Kris from the Spanish American war period, circa 1900.
Tip to tip in the scabbard it is 31 inches long, out of the scabbard it is 30 inches long with a 25 inch blade that exhibits an 11 luks with very fine laminatiing all the way from the centre to the cutting edges.
The hilt is tight on the blade and according to Robert Cato's book "Moro Swords" and his references to these Kris, this piece is definately pre 1930's and looking at the piece over all I would place it to the later part of the 19th century and most likely saw use and took live during the Spanish American wars. A similar example of the sword and the scabbard can be seen on pages 74 and 78 of Cato's book.
A lovely large complete and rare Moro weapon.

Stock No..
s023

Moro Barong

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Old Philippine Barong, early 20th century. 23 inches in scabbard, 21 inches out. Forged blade, distal taper and razor sharp. The scabbard is beautiful woven rattan over wood.
Overall excellent condition.

Stock No..
s021

Moro Panabas

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Just under 29 inches over all, this lovely and complete piece carries a very thick and hefty blade that is clearly forged and shows good distal taper to the cutting edge and tip.
There is a hand forged iron collar between the shaft and blade. All bamboo / rattan binding is in place and in excellent condition.
It is in uncleaned as found condition; a good clean of the blade is sure to further reveal forging laminations.

Stock No..
s027

Unusual Philippine knife

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Old Philippine knife.
Forward curved but with the edge on the outside.
18 inches overall in the scabbard, 15&1/2 out of the rattan bound scabbard.
Unusual burnt design to the pommel, hilt and scabbard.

Stock No..
s110

Rare Moro Palawan or Molbog Kris

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A rare example of a Palawan or Molbog Kris.
This old Moro Kris exhibits intricate carvings to the scabbard and hilt, typical of these regions that are found in the Sulu archipeligo.
Overall in the scabbard this Kris measures 71 cms, out it measures 70cms with an old forged 57cm blade.
Although examples of this scabbard and hilt style are not found within the work by Robert Cato, examples of this blade can be clearly seen on pages 63, 69, 76 of Moro Swords. Page 78 does show the difference in Moro scabbards, Cato notes that the carved decorative scabbard pictured is from the Sulu archipeligo.
A good and rare find, small loss to the top of the scabbard as seen in the images and the burl wood hilt has age cracks to the inside of the hilt near the cross guard.

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s236

Bali keris, Turtle shell sheath,
nice carved hilt

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A nice Bali Keris with a executioner style blade.
Overall in the sheath this example measures just under 60cms, out is it 56cms with a 42cms blade measured in a straight line.
The sheath remains in good condition with turtle shell panel windows to the front.
The hilt is later to the Keris. It shows wonderful carving of delicate and pierced work in places with some age patina to its surfaces.
The straight balde with raised medial ridge shows high contrast pamor work and an unusual curved base.
Overall a nice complete example of a Bali Keris.

Stock No..
s232

Java Keris 1,
a very nice dress Keris,
20th century

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A very nice Java dress Keris.
A beautiful "modern" Keris is nice dress.
A very good blade showing nice clear patterns.
The scabbard appears to be older than the blade.
Wonderful craftsmanship and in very good condition.
A very nice 20th century Keris that appears to be approx 30 years old.

Stock No..
s166

Bali Keris, Antique blade, sheath and hilt in very good quality painted dress

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Rare Bali Keris, ex personal collection.
Antique blade hilt and sheath showing painting of Hindu symbolism and figures being painted in the late third, early fourth quarter of the 20th century. The painting to the sheath shows wonderful colour and detail and all facets are expertly painted.
This Bali Keris is 70cms long in the sheath, 54cms long out and has a blade just under 41cms long. The straight blade shows a nice pamor that will benefit from a proper clean and stain.
Over all in very good condition and regardless of the age of the painting, an original and complete, rare Bali Keris.

Stock No..
s123

Bali Keris, turtle shell sheath

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Bali Keris, very nice example.
Overall in the sheath it is 54cms, out it is just under 49cms with a 40cms blade.
The straight blade shows nice pamor and has a raised central ridge through to the tip.
The hilt is expertly carved bone showing a good old age patina.
The sheath is dressed in repousse low quality silver sheet and turtle shell veneer. It is topped of with the most beautiful burl wood that is usually seen on quality European firearms.

Stock No..
s233

Keris, Sumatra,
19th century blade of very high quality

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A lovely Keris with a fantastic old blade.
From tip to tip in the scabbard this piece measures approx 47cms, out it is 40cms with a fantastic old blade of 33cms tip to tip.
The ornately carved hilt appears to be a later addition but is expertly carved and shows som nice glosy patina to it.
The blade shows wonderful patterns to the steel and is very robust with strong beveled cutting edges.
The scabbard is finely decorated and remains in very good order.
A lovely rare example.

Stock No..
s226

Keris, Java, Good quality

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Late 20th century Java Keris.
Very nice piece of very good quality.
Visually striking with Purple wood and silver dress.
Well carved hilt.
Very nice blade.

Stock No..
s124

Java Keris with nice pierced Pendok

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A very nice Keris from Java with a nice pierced and red lacquered Pendok.
49cms long in the scabbard, the Keris is 43cms out with a nice old pamor blade of 35cms.
Overall a very attractive piece.

Stock No..
s237

Keris, nice old blade, later dress,
Madura?

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A nice old Keris with restored scabbard timbers.
This example has a wonderful high quality blade of good proportions, 19th century manufacture and lovely pattern welding/pamor
Overall it is 50cms in the sheath, 41cms out with a 31cm blade.
The hilt is of 20th century manufacture, is well carved with some handling and age patina to its outer surfaces.
There is a strong sandalwood scent coming from this piece.
A good example or a rare blade and later dress and well priced.

Stock No..
s125

Bugis Keris, South Sulawesi

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A very nice Bugis Keris with old blade.
A lovely pamor is found on the slightly curved blade that measures just under 32cms. Engraved brass mendak, hilt is of a very nice burl timber.
Sheath also shows loely grained timbers and is bound with two thick silver bands decorated with fine filagree silver.
A very attractive Keris

Stock No..
s143

2 Antique Keris

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2 Antique Keris.
The first with the burl timber hilt, chiseled brass mendak, nice pamor blade with a small loss and pitting to the lower part of the blade.
The second with a very nice old ivory Jawa Demam hilt, and the blade with very nice pamor in good condition. Does not fit perfectly in to the scabbard and the scabbard has a loss to the base of the scabbard and is seperated as per images.
Beautiful timber dress to both scabbards.

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s146

Keris, Sumatra, Jawa Deman hilt, ivory tip scabbard, nice example

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A very nice clean example of Keris from central Sumatra.
In very good condition this Keris shows a beautiful pamor blade with a well carved timber hilt and silver fittings.
The sheath is also of a fine quality wood with fine grains. It is finished with an Ivory cap to the base.
A very nice example in very good condition.

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s147

Silver Badek,
very nice Pamor blade,
fine horn hilt

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A very nice all silver Badek from the 19th century.
47cms in the scabbard, 45cms out with a 30cm blade that sits within the silver cup guard.
The silver collar and cup guard shares the same designs as the scabbard tip and the cup guard fits perfectly to the fitted scabbard.
Small amount of play in the guard due to losses of the resin within. There are a couple of small splits and losses to the silverwork as is expected with age.
The blade shows a very fine high contrast pamor, it is slightly downward curving with a double edged to the last 11cms.
When compared to a Pedang lurus it shares all the style and similarities and thus it would not be without reason that this piece could have been worn ensuite with a matching Pedang Lurus.
A very comfortable and well crafted piece.

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s220

Dha, 19th centruy, silver dress
very large fighting sword
Shan states, Burma

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A seldom seen long fighting sword in silver dress, Shan states Burma.
This example is 98cms long in the scabbard, 91cms out with a blade of 56.5cms and a hilt of 34.5cms. The spine is 10mm thich at the base and shows great distal taper to the tip and cutting edge.
The blade shows some pitting and stains, no doubt a testament to its active life in the 19th century and these would clean up with a polish. The blade shows a very clear hardened inserted cutting edge and remains dangerously sharp.
The long hilt is of silver wrapped bamboo with the bamboo showing a very nice handling age patina. The lotus bud pommel remains in healthy condition.
The scabbard is also wrapped in good quality silver sheet and decorations with minor losses
Overall a very nice example of a seldom seen fighting sword in good condition for its age and hard life it would have seen.

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s132

Antique sword, Kachin Dha, North Burma

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A nice complete Antique Kachin Dha from the Northern Burma regions.
A nice old fighting sword that measures 81cms in its scabbard and 80cms out with a 57cm blade.
The Hilt is brass sheet and wire over bamboo.
the Dha remains in good complete original condition with a nice forged blade, thick at the forte with distal taper to the tip and cutting edge that shows a very clear inserted edge and laminations throughout.
The bamboo scabbard is rattan bound and comes with its original shoulder strap being a straw like material, rolled in cloth and bound with the green outer cloth seen in the images. This is then secured to the scabbard with old cotton cord.
A nice complete sword.

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s100

Silver, Niello and Ivory handled Dha

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A very nice and well made two handed Dha with silver lotus bud pommel, ivory hilt with silver and niello fittings.
Overall in the scabbard this piece is 86cms, out of the scabbard it is 82cms with a 30cm hilt.
A very well made nicely fullered blade with raised spine, possibly shortened during its working life. the hilt is in perfect condition with the lotus bud being free from any damage and the niello rings offering a very nice contrast to the overall appearance of this sword.
Some small losses to the silver fitting on the scabbard.
A very striking piece.

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s149

Antique Dha, Burma, with old rope suspension

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Antique sword, Burmese Dha.
In the scabbard, this dha is 92cms long, out it is 85cms with a 53cms blade.
The deep bellied blade is in outstanding original condition free from damage. Nice distal taper to the spine that is also flat until until about 25cms from the tip where a raised ridge rises towards the sharp upswept tip. From forte to tip this blade is razor sharp and exhibits subtle laminations to the cutting edge.
Overall the silver work is bumped and creased in places with a couple of splits where the susension rope attaches. The silver filigree work is fully in tact bar one small piece on a lower fitting. The hilt has its complete original wire mesh grip fully intact, the large lotus bud pommel also has slight damage as seen in the images.
Overall a great example in good condition for its age with a nice old original suspension rope.

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s091

Miniture Silver Dha

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A very fine miniture silver dha.
Most likely mid 20th century, this superb dha measures a tiny 18cms long, is entirely housed in silver with silver wire binding with a decorative silver wire to the centre of these bindings.
The blade has a nice profile with a needle point and a razor sharp blade.

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s212

Dha, Burma, 19th century, ivory hilt, very nice blade

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Burmese Dha, a beautiful fighting sword, 19th century.
A fine and heavy fighting sword from the mid to late 19th century.
Overall in the scabbard it measures 78cms, out it is a little over 76cms with a quality just under 56cms long.
The hilt is Ivory with a fine checkered grip carved to the surface topped with geometric chevron design to each end. Stable cracks with no losses or movement as is common with old ivory.
All fittings are silver and uncleaned. Whilst the silver scabbard throat and four rings remain tothe scabbard, there is loss to the silver fitting on the end of the scabbard and several other rings that bound the scabbard. The scabbard is a beautifully grained timber and remains in tact.
The heavy fighting blade is superb. The spine dips and is flat for the 9cms and then raises to the pronounced ridge running through to the full tip. Being nearly 12mm thick at the hilt, the spine also displays copper inserts. The face of the blade at the hilt, too both sides, there are flower motifs with a large brass inserted centre in which sits a copper centre. Forward of these motifs is a bird on a wreath, most likely a Phoenix.
The blade itself is fully hollow ground to both sides, retains a good edge and shows light pitting to some areas of the blade towards the tip.
Overall a very fine Dha with very unusual markings, most likely a one off production unique in nature that is both a capable fighter and a symbol of Prestege in the day.

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s269

Unusual brass hilted sword
Southern Borneo; Banjermasin

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A very unusual South East Asian sword.
Overall it is just under 55cms with a blade of 43cms. The blade is very rigid, shows distal taper and has a hatchet tip.
The bronze hilt with the baluster shaped 'grip' and the sloped 'ring' below is characteristic of weapons in the Southern part of Borneo. The style and design of this hilt creates a very comfortable feel in the hand and a positive grip that allows for powerful cutting motions.
A very unusual SEA sword.
Reasonable offers considered.

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s086

Very Fine Klewang Sabre

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A very fine Klewang Sabre
A very good example of a long sword/sabre from Sumatra, early 20th century. Overall in the scabbard it measures 79cms, out of the scabbrd 77cms.
The hilt has an expertly carved and pierced buffalo horn pommel in the form of a Makara, the remainder of the hilt is covered in ornate repoussed silver sheet that flares where the blade meets the hilt
The wooden scabbrd is entirely covered with silver repousse work of three floral decorative cartouche, ornamental geometric patterns and Islamic script.
The very long and sturdy pamor blade has silver wire work inlayed to the spine, the forte and the full length of the blade within the deep fuller that stops 2cms from the tip.
Still retaining a lovely shary edge on the curved blade, it is an equally efficient slashing sword as it is stabbing.

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s272

Parang, Lombok

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A nice sword/Parang from the Lombok region.
Seen across Lombok, Bali and far eastern Java areas, this nice example is remains in good condition with only minor losses and bruising to the silverwork. The carved horn grip remains in very good condition.
Overall in the scabbard this piece measures 62cms, out it is 56cms with a blade just under 42cms.
The blade shows nice dark pamor type patterning to the surfaces and spine and also remains in good condition.
A nice old seldom seen sword.

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s189

Ladingin, Batak sword,
Northern Sumatra,
Kelling Hall collection,
board 2 number 19

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A very nice and rare Batak sword from Northern Sumatra,
Kelling Hall Collecton.

This rarely found sword is complete with the original scabbard.
Tip to tip is is a little over 63cms in the scabbard and out is it over 58cms.
The very nicely laminated 46cm blade is 11mm thick at the hilt.
The Sukul Ngangan hilt is timber with silver sheet wrapping enhanced with silver wire to one end. Small losses of silver and one protrusion of the hilt end is lost. Showing an all over even Patina, this can be seen too be a very old break long before is was collected in the late 1800s..
Please refer to Zonneveld's Traditional weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago for a line drawing example, page 80, figure 303.
A very rare Batak sword with fantastic provenance.

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s180

Rencong, Northern Sumatra,
Kelling Hall collection,
board 1 number 10

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A long Rencong with a slender blade, Kelling Hall collection.

Measuring 38cms tip to tip with the blade just under 25cms long not including the bolster.
The long slender blade curves forward and displays a subtle belly to the front of the blade.
The spine is just under 9mm in front of the stem ring and 15mm where is meets the horn hilt.
The Hulu meucangge hilt has a winderful old smooth patina and shows to be black in colour to one side and green to the other, both being the natural colour of the horn.

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Stock No..
s181

Rencong,
Northern Sumatra,
Kelling Hall collection,
board 2, number 11

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Rencong and scabbard, nice blade variant, Northern Sumatra, Kelling Hall collection

Measuring just over 39cms in the scabbard, just under 31cms out with a blade length excluding the bolster/stem ring of 19cms.
The blade is slender with a downward curve with a very slight belly to the cutting edge, it is 10mm thick in front of the stem ring and is 15.5mm at the hilt.
The Hulu meucangge hilt has been broken and filed or cut during its working life as has the scabbard tip.
The scabbard throat remains full and intact and shows nice carved decorations. The scabbard shows small fine ink decoration to three places on one side only.

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Stock No..
s172

Rencong,
Northern Sumatra,
Kelling Hall collection,
Board 1 number 2

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A nice complete Rencong, Kelling Hall collection.

Overall in the sheath this Rencong measures just over 40cms in a straingth line and 35cms out with a 23cms blade from the edge of the stem ring to the tip.
The lovely dark green coloured horn hilt is well formed and very comfortable in the hand
The blade is 9mm thick where it joins the stem ring, shows good age and is nicely hollow ground.
The sheath has a woven wire binding to the top of the scabbard.
A nice complete example.

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s174

Sikin Panjang,
Nice Damascus blade,
Kelling Hall collection,
board 1, number 4

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A very nice Sikin Panjang with a Damascus blade, Kelling Hall collection.

A lovely example of a Sikin Panjang with a well carved translucent horn hilt of hulu tumpang beunteueng style, a nine sepal stem rimg, a very nice Damascus blade, a scabbard with an unusual angled throat and a fine and detailed incised and inked design to the front and rear of the scabbard.
Overall in the scabbard it measures just under 75cms, out it is just over 73cms with a blade just under 56cms from the front of the stem ring. The spine width to the front of the stem ring is 9mm.
As noted above, the scabbard exhibits an unusual angle to the scabbard throat and is well carved to this area.
Overall a very nice fighting sword and despite the small losses to the scabbard thoat it does remain an important and attractive piece.

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Stock No..
s190

Rencong,
Northern Sumatra,
Kelling Hall Collection,
board 2 number 20

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A nice complete Rencong, Kelling Hall collection.

Overall in the sheath this Rencong measures just under 40cms in a straingth line and 33cms out with a 22cms blade from the edge of the stem ring to the tip.
The lighter coloured horn hilt is completely covered with incised lines though worn on some surfaces.
The blade is 9mm thick where it joins the stem ring, shows good age and is nicely hollow ground.
The sheath is wire bound to the top, is complete, free from damage and shows good carving to the throat and tip with different to normal designs to the sheath.
A nice complete example.

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Stock No..
s127

Sikin Panjang North Sumatra

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A nice Sikin Panjang complete with wooden scabbard.
The main fighting sword of the North Sumatra people, 84cms long in the scabbard, the sword being 78cms long with a 62cms blade. The scarf welded blade shows clear laminations to the cutting edge and the forte.
The stem ring shows 9 sepals and the hilt is horn.
The scabbard is bound by a single copper strap near the throat and also shows lights carvings at the throat.

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s219

Kukri, long handled
North Indian presentation example

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A very nice and unusual presentation kukri of fine quality.
This wonderful example measures 49cms overall in the sheath, 47cms out from pommel centre to blade tip with a 36cm blade and a hilt approx 125mm.
The hilt is of rosewood with a silver band at the bolster with what appears to be Islamic script.
The bolster is blued. The blade is of good quality watered steel.
The fine scabbard is of green velvet with the most beautiful fine decotative silver work to both the throat and chape with green gem like stones (glass?) around the throat.
A very fine and no doubt unique Kukri.

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c003

Kukri, Silver hilted Kothimora
with low grade gold panel

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A lovely silver hilted Kothimora Kukri in very good condition.
Overall in the scabbard is 44cms, out is 40cms with a blade just under 32cms.
The blade shows a substantial hollow grind and is approx 9mm at the spine.
The scabbard is of outstanding craftsmanship with nice motifs and symbology. The central panel at the throat appears to be a low grade gold insert.
Overall a very stunning example in very good condition.
A quality consignment Kukri.

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s116

Nice Kothimora Kukri

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A Nice Kothimora Kukri from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Possibly a regimental presentation piece.
The sheath shows nice silver work. The blade is a high quality blade, has steel bolsters and a carved horn handle. Over all out of the scabbard, from tip to tip 40cms, the blade being 31cms.
The companion knives are missing though the original pouch for them is present but detached.

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s164

North Indian Kukri,
large fighting Kukri,
thick T-spine, fine gold inlay

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A very nice old North Indian fighting Kukri.

Being 54cms long with a 43cms blade and 10mm thick at the hilt, this nice old fighting kukri remains in good condition for its age.
The blade retains fine gold inlay to the base and remains also show along the inside of the T-spine.
The entire hilt is decorated in silver floral design.
This piece displays an unusual pommel design too.
A nice example that feels very good in the hand.

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s229

Kukri, large 19th century fighting Kukri

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A lovely old fighting Kukri.
A good long heavy fighting Kukri with steel bolster that is just under 48cms with a 37cms blade with a spine a little under 10mm.
Timber hilt, original scabbard.
The blade shows an all over grey patina and light peppering to the entire blade as seen in the images.
A well priced fighting example from the late 19th century.

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s121

Large Kora hilted Kukri

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A large Kora hilted Kukri with hand guard.
A rare kukri measuring 64cms tip to tip with a thick broad hollow ground blade measuring 50cms
The blade is decorated with scrolling vines to the forte near the spine and on one side it has a brass inlayed stylised sun with a face in it.
A nice example of a rare and massive fighting weapon.

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s235

Kukri, WWI period,
Private purchase,
Interesting Kaudi

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WWI period military, private purchase Kukri.
Overall just under 42cms with a 31cm blade.
Most likely a small regimental private purchase, complete with companion knives. A good fighting kukri.
It has a nice clean hollow ground blade and an interesting 'Koudi'. Full tang with an iron butt plate.
The Kukri remains in good condition, losses to the sheath.

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s117

Kukri, MKII type, WWII Era

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1942/43 Era MKII type Kukri, a good quality private purchase based on the MKII pattern.
Steel pommel cap, full tang, balances upright on blade edge
Overall 44cms from tip to tip, blade being 33cms long.
Complete with Scabbard, scabbard suspension and the Karda and Chakmak.
A nice heavy complete piece in very good condition.

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s225

Kukri, Ankhola Kothimora,
Watered steel blade

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Kukri, Ankhola Kothimora, watered steel blade.
Most likely a regimental piece being from the Late 19th century.
Watered steel blade with light peppering to both sides. Clear pattern visible, would clean up very well.
A nice Kothimora Kukri.

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s227

Kukri, stunning south Indian Makara headed Kukri

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A very nice Indian Kukri.
This wonderful old Kukri feels great in the hand, the brass/bronze hilt is 125mm long, the overall length is just over 48cms with a beautiful blade just under 37cms.
The hilt remains in outstanding condition and shows good age.
The blade shows fine silver Koftgari to the base and tip of the spine, and the base and tip of the sides with a cartouche to one side in the centre.
The Kukri balances upright on the blades edge.
Complete with scabbard, this beautiful Kukri is a well presented example that is sure to be a highlight within any Kukri collection.

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s148

Superb Ivory hilted Kukri, fully complete and original, Very Rare

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They don't get much better than this gorgeous example.
This Ivory handled Kukri was most likely a presentation Kukri, possibly from the royal court of Nepal to a forgein Diplomat.
Sourced from an English estate this Kukri exhibits a very fine quality finish to every facet.
Presented in a fine Green velvet sheath complete with the original suspension strap, dressed with a silver tip to the sheath with silver bullion thread running through the middle of the rear of the sheath and around pouch that houses two ivory hilted companion knives.
Overall it measures 44cms in the sheath and 42cms out. The blade is clearly forged and in original high polish. Stunning Ivory hilt with steel bolster that as been blued as firearms are.
Nepalese Script to both the sheath and the spine of the blade.
An outstanding and extremely rare and important Kukri circa 1900-1930.

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s126

Stunning slender bladed 19th century Kothimora

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A stunning 19th century fighting Kukri in Kothimora dress.
This wonderful Kukri show distinct Chinese influnece in some of the design found in the silver work and also displays a finely detailed dragon in and "endless knot". The pierced silver fittings are thick and very sturdy.
The original flint pouch and one of the original smaller knives still remain with this Kukri.
A high end status piece in its day, it may have originally had a longer Lambendh style handle.
Overall out of the scabbard, in a straight line, from tip to tip this piece measures just under 44cms with a blade just under 35cms. The decorated blade shows "eyelash" markings to one side of the blade and has decorative fullering to both sides across the top of the blade.
The blade shows very clear pattern welding and displays in Nepalese script "63" to the spine.
A very fine and rare style Kukri.

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s115

Superb Kora Hilted Kukri

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A Superb Battle worthy Kora hilted Kukri.
A very substantial fighting Kukri of expert craftsmanship and balance.
Overall from tip to tip, this Kukri measures 50cms. The huge blade with fullering to the base of the spine and hollow ground belly is of a very finely watered steel.
A large rare and complete Kora hilted Kukri with sheath.

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s118

Wilkinson Sword Kukri, Rare

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Considered by many to be the Holy grail of kukri, this rare Wilkinson Sword Kukri remains in outstanding condition.
42cms from tip to tip out of the sheath. The blade of the Kukri, Karda and Chakmak are all clearly marked "51 WSC".
A rare and outstanding piece of Kukri history.

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s135

Heavy Pre-WWI MarkI style Kukri

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A nice old pre-WWI MarkI style Kukri with full tail tang.
To the butt of the Pommel are old original British sold out of service markings with the double broad arrow.
Strong hollow ground blade of 35cms, overall the Kukri is 46cms.
The small square nut indicative of the MarkI style, perhaps a small unit purchase and the precursor to the WWI MarkI Kukri.
A nice old Kukri complete with scabbard but lacking the companion knives.

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s136

Gorgeous watered steel Ankhola Kukri

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A gorgeous horn hilted Ankhola Kukri with a top quality watered steel blade.
Most likely private purchase from the WWI era of high quality.
The sheath is not original to this piece but a later tourist grade sheath
Tip to tip it measures 40cms out of the sheath
A Good rare fighting Kukri.

Stock No..
s134

Nice large Kukri, Ex John Powell Collection

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Nice large Kukri, Khukuri, Kukuri, Ex John Powell Collection
This kukri is 46cms from tip to tip, has a well forged blade of very good steel, Steel bolsters and checkered wood grip.
A modern very well made scabbard has been custom made for this Kukri and Karda indicatiing this piece was held in high esteem by its former owner and most likely was kept close at hand on any personal journeys under taken.
A good impressive kukri in very good condition.
This Kukri was from the collection of John Powell, a world known collection of Nepalese and related weapons.

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s142

Exhibition Quality Oversize Seville Navaja 1892, 95cms open

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A magnificent example of an Exhibition quality Seville Navaja, dated 1892.
Overall this massive piece measures 95cms open and 52cms closed.
The green coloured horn is decoratively inlaid with brass panels that remain in excellent condition, decorative brass bolsters at the 18 tooth ratchet pivot point, nicely shaped back spring.
Very tight with a loud strong ratchet.
The forged blade to one side shows floral engravings.
To the other side of the blade it appears to read
"A el que esta vibora le pica no en
cuen _____ ______ remedio en la botiica
Sevilla 1892"

Stock No..
s130

Nice blonde horn Seville Navaja with makers mark

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Of classic Seville form, this lovely Navaja measure 20cms closed and 37cms open.
The deep bellied leaf shaped blade showed filed design to the spine and Large stamped letter "F S" to the blade with an hour glass symbol above these letters.
Sharp full blade with needle tip, very strong back spring with a loud clear ratchet sound that these Spanish Navaja are famous for.
Overall in very good condition.

Stock No..
s041

Rare Brass handled Romani folder, Navaja

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The most desirable of all the Folders
This Brass handled Romani folder dates for the mid 19th century. It measures 36cms open and 20cms closed.
The hollow section brass handle has two small wooden bolsters at the blades pivot point, is ornately engraved and has three silver medallions to each side.
The back spring is tight and it retains its original brass pull ring.
The blade has as lovely shaped belly and two hollow ground fullers that taper to the cutting edge.
Overall a nice example of a very rare knife.
There is slight movement in the blade at the pivot point.

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s045

Stunning oversized exhibition quality Navaja

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A fabulous Exhibition quality Navaja of large proportions.
Open is navaja measures 57cms, closed 31cms.
This piece is of the highest decorative quality that I have seen in quite some time.
The leaf shaped forged blade has detailed brass bolsters, dot work patterns both sides and brass circle inlay too.
There is script on both sides that I cannot quite decipher. A short phrase on one side something like "Soy Defensa de mi dueno", the other side "Si esta bibora te pica no ay__ remedio en la bo tica". It also has a finely bevelled false edge to the top and three small decorative filed sections to the spine.
The horn handle is decorated in the most detailed brass panel, brass wire and faceted brass panels to the tip. The back spring is nicely shaped though it lacks any other decoration.
A rare and stunning example of a quality Navaja.

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s046

Spanish Navaja Albacete 52 cms open

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Albacete Spanish Navaja
Overall this Navaja is a huge 52cms long when open.
Ratchet lock mechanism, Very strong back spring, carved/chiseled decoration to both sides of the blade with red inlay. Some file/sanding marks to the blade and edges.
A nice large Navaja.

Stock No..
s069

Navaja Seville Ano de 1851

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Seville Ano de 1851
A rare Seville Navaja 39cms long when opened, dated on blade "Seville Ano de 1851".
Ratchet lock mechanism, lovely recurving leaf shaped blade with one broad and two narrow fullers to each side. File work to the spine.
Very fine condition overall.

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s047

Navaja of France

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Navaja of France
Overall just under 32cms open, a lovely deeply clipped shaped, very strong back spring.
Scrimshaw painted bone, brass and Turtleshell panels to the handle, sliver shield to one side.
A nice example, tight and no movement to the blade.

Stock No..
s066

19th century Exhibition Seville Navaja 87cms

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A rare and outstanding Exhibition Spanish Navaja.
The handle is beautiful black bull horn with striking blonde highlights and free from cracks.
Open this rare knife measures 87cms long with a 41cm blade. Gorgeous floral engraving to one side and Spanish script to the other. Some blackening to the tip area of one side.
As I can not fully read Spanish, I offer below what it is that I can make out.
"Si esta vibora te pica no hay remedio en la botica", "If this viper itches to you there is no remedy in the pharmacy"
The second line reads "___ defensora de mi dueno bas ta el _____ ______", " ___ defender of my owner you go to ______ ______".
The third line is " O le ____ __ Grava __ Labra" ....something like "it burdens working to him"
As you see there are a few words missing that I cannot translate.
The spine is filed in nice design, as is the back spring too.
Two small brass inlay missing from the horn handle.
This is part of my long standing personal collection.

Stock No..
s079

Navaja Seville
"Viva Mi Dueno 1851"

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Very Rare large Seville Navaja
56cms long when opened, dated on forte of blade 1851. Written above the fullers to one side is "Viva Mi Dueno".
Ratchet lock mechanism, long leaf shaped blade with floral designs and two narrow fullers to each side with a strong needle point.
Stunning File work to the spine.
Very fine condition overall, tight with a strong back spring.

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s249

Navaja, high quality blade marked CA with sunburst

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A very nice Navaja with makers mark.
A lovely well made Navaja made during the period in Spanish history when Navaja were banned from having locking devices to the blade.
An extremely well crafted Navaja of very high quality.
Overall the Navaja is 41cms with a lovely leaf shaped blade that is just under 20cms.
The blade has a very nice distal taper, a razor sharp edge, has strong needle point and is very high quality steel and is clearly marked "C.A" with a sunburst overhead, there is also a cresent mark to the blade, possibly for a finger nail but more likely a cresent moon to accompany the sun burst.
A very nice Navaja with a wonderful mellow patina.

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s247

Vintage Navaja with nickel silver fittings and a pipe tamper to the end

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A nice old vintage Navaja with pipe tamper end.
A circa 1960's Navaja with faux mother of pearl grips. Beautiful nickel silver over steel fittings.
A very sharp untouched blade.
36cms open and just over 19cms closed.
A great outdoor companion with a pipe tamper to the end.
A nice vintage Navaja.

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s007

Monsterous Albecete Navaja

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A very rare and Monterous Exhibition Navaja from Albacete.
This Navaja Measures a massive 1.63 metres when open.
Exhibition pieces of these proportions are very rarely found.
Folded it measures 86cms. The blade is engraved with floral script and rudimentary images of soldiers with rifles and bayonets, handle is brass decorated with round holes. Old age patina on the blade.
Overall a gorgeous piece in excellent condition.

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s036

Very fine Kindjal

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A very nice Caucasian Kindjal, Georgian dagger.
This example is very finely made from hand chiseled silver.
It is 40cms long in the scabbard and just under 38cms out. The double edged fullered blade is 26cms ond shows signs of cleaning.
Expertly crafted with vines/floral chiseled relief and covered in niello that is slightly worn to the rear of the scabbard. Also to the rear of the scabbard is a niello framed cartouche with very faint script within, possibly and presentation or dedication.
A very nice example in very good condition.

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s209

Kindjal, massive Caucasian/Russian short sword/knife

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A massive Kindjal.
A nice old kindjal that seems to be outside the normal sizes of Kindjal being 61 cms long with a 47cm blade.
This short sword is more the size of a Persian Quaddara than a Kindjal but fits the "type" as seen in Stones Glossary, figure 450.
The large broad blade shows the typical offset fullering found on these pieces and exhibits a very long needle tip that is full in profile.
Overall a darkened and grey patina with some "bleaching" to the dark horn hilt slabs that remain in perfect condition.
A nice unusual Kindjal that would polish up very well should the new owner choose to do so.

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s274

Kindjal, large knife/sword,
nice pattern welded blade

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A good large fighting Kindjal of good proportions.
This piece being from the 19th century is 61cms overall with a 46cm blade that is a little over 5cms across.
The blade is a thick robust fighting blade of very good pattern welded steel with off set fullers.
The horn grips remain in very good condition with only very small loss near the blades edge. The slabs have a very small amount of play in them, less than a millimetre of sideways movement.
A very nice fighting Kindjal from the Caucasus regions with a quality blade that has remained in good condition.

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s165

Persian Shamshir
Pattern blade

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A nice old Persian Shamshir with pattern blade.
A nice complete old Persian Shamshir in Sudanese monitor lizard dress.
Beneath the monitor lizard skin there is a complete and original scabbard with both suspension fittings remaining in tact too. From the places where the scabbard can ve viewed beneath the lizard skin, the outer leather covering to the scabbard aslo appears to be in place.
Gold paint covers the hilt and langet, then it appears black paint or resin then covers the hilt slabs. The gold paint is old as there showing a green patina to one side, consistant with old paint that used to have a high metal content in it. With the sword being in monitor lizard skin and the hilt appearing in gold and that it is a Persian Shamshir, one could say this sword was most likely a status piece of a Sudanese cheiftan or experienced warrior.
No pitting to the blade. The blade is a nice thick sturdy well forged blade that shows clear forging folds along the blade and the cutting edge.
Overall a nice complete hard to find sword at a very good price, in very good condition and with a most unusual history.

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s202

Ottoman Sabre, 19th century
military sword, rare example

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A very rare example of a 19th century Ottoman military sword.
This rare varient with iron up turned quillon and down turned knuckle guard remain in overall good condition for its age.
The blade is beautifully proportioned, fine triple fullers to the upper half of the blade and a nice large hollow ground fuller beneath these.
To the forte are sun and moon motifs to opposite sides of the blades with a star above and below each. There are small amounts of light pitting to small areas of one side of the blade There are other geometric designs present but are rubbed with age and cannot be clearly identified, rubbed lines also appear to the spine.
As seen in the images there is a small circular motif found on the quillon/guard. This small motif is non descript but is present in four places, two on each side.
Grip strap is complete but there are issues with the horn hilt being eaten away over time in places around the langet. This damage, most likely insect damage has been repaired with a painted resin/putty of some sort.
A very rare Ottoman sword in good condition for its age that would clean up very well if desired.

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s050

Stunning Ivory Hilted Balkan Ottoman Yataghan

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A very fine Balkan Ottoman Yataghan sword with huge walrus grip hilt slabs and ears.
A very sturdy fighting sword dating from the second half of the 19th century and being 71cms overall and with a 56cms deeply curved fullered blade with a filed and tapered spine.
The blade has a round koftgari cartouche to the right side and an unusual shaped cartouche to the left with silver koftgari of Arabic script with in each.
The walrus ivory grips are free from damage and measure 90mm acrossthe ears. The fine filigree bolsters and grip strap are also fully intact, though the grip strap has seperated slightly on the underside near the blade. The grip strap is set with fluted tear shaped corals to the top and small stones on the underside. The bolsters exhibit fine filagree work in copper and brass with coloured stones inset to each side.
Very good condition.
No scabbard.

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s049

Fine Turkish Yataghan with Turkish Ribbon Damascus Core

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A very nice Turkish Yataghan/Yatagan with a Turkich ribbon Damascus core.
Overall 30 inches in the scabbard and 29&1/2 inches out of the scabbard with a 24&1/4 inch blade.
The blade is a finely forged with pattern welded Damascus Turkish ribbon steel core clearly visible, the balde is in outstanding condition for it's age.The hilt with the side ears are carved from a dark brown horn that has been mostly blacked over time, possibly Rhino horn.
The blade collar and grip strap are also dark with age patina.Overall Good condition complete with original scabbard that has replacement material over the original canvas that is still present under it.
A few very small stains near the blade tip. The grip strap and bolsters are slightly damaged. One horn ear has a very minor horn chip.

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s251

Ottoman Yataghan with thick Twistcore blade and silver inlay

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A lovely Ottoman Yataghan with Turkish ribbon/twistcore blade.
This lovely old heavy fighting Yataghan is just under 74cms long with a fine Twistcore blade of 62cms. The blade has a thick T-spine running all the way to the tip.
To one side there are six Signatures in silver inlay, to the other there are designs, rosettes, stars and lines for the entire blade, these too are in silver.
The blade has a very nice twistcore pattern of 6 bars running the entire length with good control towards the tip were the core follows the profile of the blade.
One ear of the pommel is broken. The hilt also shows inlay.
Overall a very nice heavy fighting Yataghan with good weight.

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s279

Yataghan, long twist core blade

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Long Yataghan, ribbon core/ twistcore blade.
This example is a slightly longer than is typically seen measuring 80cms overall. The blade is 66cms and displays a very nice clear twistcore pattern to both sides and exhibits a very nice shaped belly. The grip slabs are of horn and have play in them with a small loss to one ear. Whilst the grip strap is presentable, the 'bolster' shows dents and losses.
Overall a well priced nice example or a longer sword with a beautiful blade.

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s082

Ottoman Armour, 16th century Krug Breast plates

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A rare pair of 16th century Ottoman Empire, Turkish "Krug" breast plates.
Of standard circular form with central boss surrounded by radiating sun burst flutes. Armourers mark from the armoury of St. Irene in Constantinople. Together with associated smaller shaped plates linked by chain mail.
For comparative armour and prices realised please view Christies Art of the Islamic and Indian Worlds March 31st 2009 and Bonhams Knightbridge sale 23rd August 2008
Price includes all exchanges and signed for postage Internationally.
Partial trade and offers considered.

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s042

Quality Miniture Turkish Kindjal

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A lovely miniture Turkish kindjal
Nice coloured horn hilt to the facade and blackened to the rear.
Razor sharp well made double edged blade with central fuller and nice koftgari.
Decorated brass bound sheath.
A Turkish version of Scotland's "Sgian Dubh".

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s043

Syrian Jambiya with sheath

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Syrian Jambiya.
A very attractive and well kept Jambiya
30cms in the scabbard, 26cms out. A very attractive hilt made from stached brass, horn and bone slabs, inlayed with red and yellow circles and brass pins.
A very sturdy curved double edged blade with Arabic etchings in the forte of both sides.
Complete with a leather scabbrd with iron throat and drag that is decorated in detailed Koftgari to both sides.
A great piece to be displayed with a Syrian Shamshir.

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s065

All Steel Miniture Syrian Kard

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A lovely little all steel Syrian Kard, circa 1900.
22cms overall in the scabbard, 21 cms out of the scabbard with a razor sharp 12cm blade.
The entire hilt and scabbard is covered in nice silver koftgari with some light wear to places.
A nice example of a hard to find knife.

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s044

19th century Wootz and Ivory
Indo-Persian Kard

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Very nice Ivory hilted Indo-Persian Kard from the 19th century.
30cms long with a 19cm blade of high contrast wootz damascus steel.
Very nice gold koftgari to the forte, bolster and tang.
The spine is very finely shaped with a thin raised ridge running towards the tip.
The ivory grips show a wonderful caramel patina but are I beleive of a later date, most likely replaced during its working life.
A very attractive and well presented Kard.

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s058

Bosnian Bichaq

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A very nice uncommon example of the Bosnian Bichaq.
Overall this piece measures 26cms in the scabbard and 23cms out of the scabbard. The scabbard shows signs of diagonal tooling and some raised rings around the throat.The knife displays a beautifully carved totem / eagle / owl head with facetted red gem or red glass for the eyes that offer a very striking appearance to the knife. There are also another three red gems or red glass facetted pieces along the crest of the totem's head. This area also exhibits pique inlay and brass and steel wire inlay around the hilt. Brass bolsters, a clear and crisp armourers mark and a gold symbol or inscription to the blade.
Overall a very striking and lovely knife that themselves are difficult to find in any condition.

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s068

Very Fine Gold & Silver Singhalese Piha Kaetta

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A very fine Singhalese Piha Kaetta, 18th Century.
30cms overall, gold flowing forte with silver vines inlayed to the gold.
Exceptional condition, only a few very small losses to the fine silver panels on the blade.
Very finely carved hilt, translucent in places, possibly rhino horn.
The blade is 8mm thick with deep fullers inlayed in stylised fish, the spine is covered in silver panel with lotus flowers in a row.
the blade does show very faint silver coloured laminatons, a polish should reveal a lovely pattern, I am happy to do this if required by the new custodian.

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s035

Singhalese Kastane 18th century

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Singhalese Kastane 18th century
A rare Singhalese sword from the late 1700's complete with original scabbard. Overall, 26inches long with a 1 inch wide blade being 19 inches long. The forte is very thick, a brass panel still remains to one side and the spine is also inlayed with brass diamonds. The blade steps down to a nice distal taper with a fine fuller running along the blade, the spine too is very thick. Although I cannot get a proper image of the steel in the blade, along the cutting edge and blade sides it does show a very nice high contrast forging pattern that looks like wavy streaks of silver throughout the blade. A professional polish will reveal an outstanding and rare quality blade.
The hilt is lavishly sculptured in the form of a stylized Makara and geometric patterns, some brass inlay still remains in the hilt. The hilt does have two small losses which is expected with age. The carved hilt is solid on the blade. The iron guard and langets are beautifully shaped with Makaras at the tips of all, and being dressed in brass too. Overall a very nice example complete with scabbard that appears to represent an elephants trunk.

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s034

Singhalese Kastane

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Overall, 26inches long with a 1 inch wide blade being 20 inches long. The blade is clearly forged with laminations present.
In the Forte, there appears to be a mark resembling the profile of the monster hilt, it is not crisp enough to be certain but it is recessed lower than the blade. There is a slight twist to the blade 5&1/2 inches from the hilt.
The hilt is lavishly sculptured in the form of a stylized beast covered with foliate or geometric patterns that is in perfect condition, free from chips or cracks. The guard and langets are beautifully shaped and dressed in applied brass. Overall a nice example. No scabbard.

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s056

Very Fine Indian Wootz Shamshir

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A very fine Indian Shamshir with Wootz Damascus blade.
A stunning massive combat sword in outstanding condition.
The magnificent scarf welded wootz blade is clearly stamped to the thick spine.The blade is 80cms long, overall from tip to tip the sword is a very impressive 94cms long out of the scabard.
The subtlely raised yelman is sharpened for 19cms across the back edge. Clear wootz patterns on all facets of the blade, the spine, the cutting edges, faces, tip and forte.
You will not be disappointed with this piece.

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s095

Indian Tulwar Shamshir,
Nice crisp Trisula marking

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A nice clean honest fighting tulwar/shamshir of good proportions.
Large hilt being 19cms from the tip of the pommel to the tip of the langet, the disc is 8cms across and is in good crisp condition with dark patina.

The blade is 78cms from hilt to tip, graceful curve, asymetrical fullering, being only one fuller on the side of the markings and no fuller on the other, good distal taper and clear scarf welded forge lines throughout the spine.
There is a very clear crisp armoury stamp of a Trisula. The Trisula being the weapon of Shiva. Another talasmanic marking present next to this stamp.
The blade may reveal a pattern welded blade with proper polishing.
Overall a very nice sword with a variety of interesting and unusual aspects to the sword.

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s094

Antique Tulwar, Nice Fighting Sword

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A good 19th century Indian Tulwar.
A nice old dark age patina, free of any major rust, pitting or damages.
overall 88cms long with a broad 76cms forged blade with sharpened back edge, nice fullering cut very well and hollow ground to the cutting edge. Eye lash marks to one side of the blade.
Nice sweeping curve to the blade, a couple of minor combat knocks to the sharpened back edge.
A nice old honest fighter from the 19th century in good order.

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s158

Indo Persian Ceremonial Double headed Battle Axe

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Indo-Persian Double headed axe.
74cms long, 29cms wide across the head, large 4 sided iron spike 12cms long protruding from between the axe heads.
Axe heads are decorated with archers on horseback, deer and other animals. Faint traces of other decoration to the rest of the axe heads.

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s170

Antique sword, Indian Tulwar

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A 19th century Indian Tulwar.
A nice old dark age patina, free of any major rust, pitting or damages.
overall 84cms long with a 72cms forged blade with sharpened back edge. Nice sweeping curve to the blade.
Hilt shows evidence of original patterns in places, knuckle guard ends in a stylised Makara head.
A nice old honest fighter from the 19th century.

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s093

Antique sword, Indian Tulwar with scabbard

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A 19th century Indian Tulwar with scabbrd.
A nice old patina, free of any major rust, pitting or damages.
Nice sweeping curve to the blade.
A nice old 19th century warrior who has seen action.

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s088

Indian Khandjar

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A well kept Indian Khandjar circa 1900.
42 cms long with 30cms blade, deeply curved with recurve towards the tip. Stylized parrot head hilt, all steel construction.
The blade is deeply chiselled to both sides. In the forte there are 2 tigers? on one side and two deer on the other.
Next to this is an Elephant with a rider, the Elephant shows five trunks and short legs so it might be a representation of a Makara?
There is a 6 armed diety towards the tip with each foot on what appears to be a tiger head.
Fine decorative gold koftgari covers the entire hilt, worn in places.
The blade also has gold koftgari to the chiseled images and scrolls top and bottom of the blade.
A nice attractive Khandjar of unusual form.

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s089

Large Indian Khandjar

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Large Indian Khandjar circa 1900.
Similar but larger variant as seen in sold inventory s088, longer thicker blade with a deeper forward curve and deeper recurve.
The blade is deeply chiselled to both sides. In the forte there are 2 tigers? to both sides, next to this is an Elephant with a rider, the Elephant shows five trunks and short legs so it might be a representation of a Makara? one side shows only the rider, the other shows the rider with a pavillion behind him on the elephants back.
There is a 6 armed diety towards the tip with each foot on what appears to be a tiger head.
Fine decorative gold koftgari covers the entire hilt, worn in places.
The blade also has gold koftgari to the chiseled images and scrolls top and bottom of the blade.
A large attractive Khandjar of unusual form.

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s083

Unusual Tulwar with fine
silver overlay hilt

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North Indian Tulwar
A fine quality hilt of unusual form with thick silver overlay in floral and checkered designs. Rare round pommel with a very uncommon straight blade with quality proof marks to the forte.
Broad double fullers running the length of the blade. the spine narrows 15cms from the tip of the blade that has been shortened slightly during it's working life.
A nice example of a rare style Indian sword.

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s016

Very Fine Oman Kattara

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The Oman Kattara is a very important, rare and unusual sword in it's own right.
This piece carries what is most likely a local made blade of 28&1/2 inches. The blade is very sharp and strong with firm flex.
The hilt is tapered wood wrapped heavily in fine twine and covered in leather that is stitched to the rear, it has a silver pommel.
The scabbard is tooled leather, that gives the appearance of slabs of leather running the length of the scabbard and again is stitched to the rear.
All fittings on the scabbard are of the finest tooled silver with amazing attention to detail with the wire scrolls attached. The suspension mounts are unique in the raised style and double layering and the original small suspension buckle is also present on a newer leather belt suspension cord. The throat and drag are both of silver and are also expertly worked.
An excellent example in superb condition, no doubt this belonged to a man of high status.

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s092

A Stunning Silver and Rhino Horn Yemen Jambiya

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A rare and very unusual silver and rhino hilted Yemen Jambiya
Heavy thick silver sheet over steel scabbard of quality workmanship.
The hilt is silver over Rhino horn to the front and Rhino horn to the rear.
The blade is of standard double edge form with raised a central rib, 20cms long 6cms wide at the hilt.
The back of the hilt has a copper bridge running from top to bottom. This piece although of Yemen form also represents Hijaz form and to view very similar form of both hilt and scabbard throat, refer to Robert Elgoods "The Arms and Armour of Arabia", page 79, figure 9.19 being Sabak or Sabik in style.
This is a very nice example of a rare in not unique Yemenite Jambiya from the early 20th century.
A very fine and extremely attractive piece or Arabian artwork.

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s084

Rare Al-Bu-Said "Saidi" Jambiya, Oman

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A rare and very good authentic Oman Jambiya.
Overall in the scabbard, from tip to tip this piece measures 34cms. The curved double edged blade with pronounced central rib is 20cms long.
The hilt and ascabbard are made of highly decorative filigree silver with silver wire and rings.
The belt is newer though it retains its original silver buckle.
Very good condition, very minor losses to the silver decorations on the hilt, small damage to the top of the handle.

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s019

Pesh Kabz

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A lovely and complete Pesh Kabz with scabbard with Walrus Ivory slab hilt.
This hard to find Antique knife has a lovely hilt ivory hilt, lanyard mount to pommel is 33cms overall, 21cms blade. 35cms in scabbard.
Strong t-section spine with raised ridge, thick blade, strong tip.
Some unusual characters to the tip of the spine, they look Chinese but are not.
Overall good condition.

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s162

Maori Waka huia (treasure container) circa 1900-1920

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Antique Maori Waka huia.
A very rare Maori Waka huia from the very early 1900's
These rare vessels were used to store personal items of significance and value and therefore were both beautiful to the eye and functional, with design elements based on events or beliefs.
Personal items that were stored in these sacred vessels were often feathers of status, pendants such as Tiki and other important items.
The Waka huia were hung from the rafters of the cheiftan's house to keep his personal items safe, they were also admired by guests as these intricate carvings looked down upon all within the house.
Waka Huia have also been noted as tribal treasures that may have been given as gifts as a sign of intertribal relationships.
A very beautiful and very rare Maori tribal artifact of great importance, not often seen in the market place.

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s078

Very Rare Massim War club

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A very rare Massim War club from Eastern New Guinea
A geniune fighting club, very early and made for use not show.
Also known as a sword club, this piece measures 72cms overall with a flaring 53cm "blade" that is 8cms wide.
A swift and mighty weapon capable of delivering a killer blow.
Solid piece, a small chip to the tip and the rattan binding to the tip is long gone.
Beautiful smooth age Patina with stunning contrasting timber grain.
A rare piece of South Pacific Ethnographical art.

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s070

War club, Ula, Fiji

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A lovely late 19th early 20th century Fijian Ula.
41cms overall, being on a tapering 33cm shaft.
The onion shaped bulbous head is approx 8cms tall and 9cm wide.
There is an old cord tied to the base of the shaft, most likely added at a leter date to hang on a wall or beam.
This Ula has a wonderful all over rich age patina and it remains in very good condition for its age.
A very hard and solid old fighting club.

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s138

War club, Massim sword club, Trobiland Islands

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A very rare Massim War club from Eastern New Guinea
A geniune fighting club, very early and made for use not show.
Also known as a sword club, this piece measures 73cms overall with a flaring 53cm "blade" that is 8cms wide.
A swift and mighty weapon capable of delivering a killer blow.
A very large solid piece made to fit a large hand.
Beautiful smooth age Patina with stunning contrasting timber grain.
A rare piece of South Pacific Ethnographical art, most likely pre European or early European contact period.

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s258

African sword, Kaskara, Sudan

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A very nice complete, well preserved Sudanese Kaskara, first half of the 20th century
Overall just under 97 cms in the sheath, 95cms out with an 83cms blade.
Complete with scabbard and suspension, this example shows a well marked blade to both sides with an Islamic cartouche and script to one side. It has a narrow fuller to each side and the blade's edges remain unsharpened up to this point where the fuller ends. The remainder of the blade shows a nice bevelled cutting edge. The blade does show light staining and could benefit from a clean.
The scabbard and fittings remain in healthy conditon.

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s242

African 'throwing knife',
Ingessana Sudan

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A nice old, well marked "throwing knife" from the Ingessana areas of the Sudan
This wonderful and seldom seen knife, though sword would be more appropriate, measures just under 75cms. Original old markings to both sides of the blade, small delamination to the outside edge.
The grip binding, although not original is certainly period, is well made and shows a wonderful patina.
A very nice large African "throwing knife" from the Sudan regions of Africa.

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s167

Konda knife, Africa

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African knife/short sword, Konda tribes.
Overall 44cms, wooden hilt with a nice shaped blade with a thinner waist and flared tip.
Wooden handle with small losses.
A nice old African knife with nice patina.