Stock No..
s640

African dagger
Tebu arm dagger

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A good large African arm dagger.

This dagger measures just over 35cms sheathed, just under 35cms out and has a blade length of 22cms.
The overall condition is very good with staining and light rust seen on the blade.
The leather work is excellent quality with the hilt showing good age patina.
The blade is thick and heavy. It has a medial ridge running most of the length and the edges are quite sharp.

A very nice example with a sturdy native blade.

Stock No..
s689

French Folding knife
Le Couteau Navaja

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A nice French lock back couteau.

22.5cms closed, 42cms open with a blade length of 20cms.
In good conditon throughout with expected wear from age.
The grip slabs are turtle shell/tortoise shell and are finished with brass caps. Decorative silver inlay is seen to one one side of the grip, the larger of which is now missing.
The blade is manufacturer marked. It is sharp, has a clipped back and a full needle point.

A nice well priced example.

Stock No..
s775

Fine Spanish Navaja
Quality fighting knife
38cms open, broad blade
Silver coins 1852

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A fine and study Spanish fighting knife.

Open this broad bladed example measures 38cms long with a blade length over 17cms. Closed it measures 21cms.
The blade is finely formed with a very deep clipped tip and file work to the top edge. The blade is 4cms wide at the widest point.
The grip slabs are horn and free from loss or damage. The tail is faceted and decorative brass with a clam shell like finial.
The back spring is very tight and has a large ring pull for release from the ratchet lock.
The blade pivot pin and the pin holding the back strap between the grip slabs are both finished with silver coins dated 1852.

A very good 19th century fighting knife Navaja.

Stock No..
s777

Jambiya, Hijaz
Arabian Khanjar dagger

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A nice complete working example of a Jambiya of the Hijaz.

This Jambiya is just over 30 sheathed and 29cms drawn. The blade is just over 18cms long.
The condition of this example is that of one that has served it's owner well and long showing a number of working repairs.
The construction is if the hilt is decorative nickel silver over timber. The sheath is again Nickel silver over a timber and leather core. There is a red glass bead or semi precious stone mounted in the middle of the throat section.
Blade has movement in the hilt and there are a number of small worm holes in the leather work. The Jambiya retains an original but worn partial belt and buckle.

A good authentic working mans Arabian Jambiya.

Stock No..
s561

Yemen Jambiya dagger
Makkah Style (Mecca)
Late 20th century

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A nice complete late 20th century Jambiya.

This Jambiya or Janbia measures just under 34cms sheathed and 30cms out.
The overall condition is in good order.
The construction is low quality silver sheet over timber.
The entire front surface is embellished in decorative motifs with the back remaining rather plain.

Of the Mecca style, likely purchased during travel to or at Mecca.

Stock No..
s646

Sumatran lance
Very good fighting spear
Complete spear

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A very good fighting spear from Sumatra.

Overall length of this spear is 186cms long.
The head is 31cms long with a cutting edge of 23cms.
The spear head sits inside a simple tapered broanze socket which helps secure the head within the timber shaft to prevent splitting when thrown.
The shaft shows a very fine warm patina over the entire length. It tapers from 2.5cms to 1.5cms and flares again at the carved butt.

A very fine Sumatran spear with a very pleasing age patina.

Stock No..
s643

Igorot spear
Fine old example

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A fine old Igorot spear, Luzon.

From the early 20th century, this very nice spear remains complete and in excellent condition throughout.
Overall it is just under 182cms long with a spear head 25cms long and 14cms across the side barbs. The butt spike 10cms long.
Overal very nice old age patina throughout the shaft and iron work with the multiple rattan bindings intact and showing a beautiful deep caramel patina.

A nice complete seldom seen Philippine head hunters spear.

Stock No..
s644

Igorot spear
fine example
Luzon Philippines

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A fine old Igorot spear, Luzon.

From the early 20th century, this very nice spear remains complete and in excellent condition throughout.
Overall it is just under 185cms long with a spear head 26cms long and the butt spike 12cms long.
Overal very nice old age patina throughout the shaft and iron work with the rattan bindings intact and showing a beautiful deep caramel patina.

A nice complete seldom seen Philippine head hunters spear.

Stock No..
s645

Fine Igorot spear
Harpoon shaped head
fine fighting spear

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A very good old early Igorot Spear.

The overall length of this spear is just over 157cms.
The spear head is jst under 23cms.
The head is a thick forged shaft nearly 2cms thick that tapers to the thick arrow like spear head.
It is supported by forged iron collar and a securing pin to the end.
The thickness of the shaft is approx 4cms at the spear head that tapers to a little over 2cms on the butt end.
The butt is protected with an old forged iron end.

A nice complete example of a good quality Igorot spear.

Stock No..
s734

Very rare 16th century
Indian sword Pata
"Tanjore Katar"

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A very fine and rare 16th century Tanjore sword.

This early Indian sword measures just under 68cms long. The very fine blade is very likely a fine patterned Wootz steel and measures 53cms long and just under 7cms broad at the hilt.
The guard has some minor separation of the reinforcing strapping and a very small age hole in the lower front corner. The guard finial is that of a grinning demon, possibly being Yali. The hooked finial also added further defensive capabilities in that it can prevent sword strikes from travelling further towards the defenders body. The hand is further protected by broad side guards that support the double inner grips.
The finely fullered blade is supported at the hilt top and bottom with decorative langets.
The blade is in exceptional condition for its age and remains clean and crisp with a full armour piercing tip.

A very fine and early sword of unusual form in a condition seldom seen.

Stock No..
s433

Trousse
Chinese eating set
turtle shell veneer
ivory utensils

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A nice antique ivory and turtle shell veneer Chinese eating set from the late Qing Dynasty.

The set is housed within a timber core that is covered with a turtle shell veneered outer that is brass and white metal bound with replacement ivory to the base.
Within the 'sheath' is a pair of ivory chopsticks, ivory toothpick, ivory ear wax scoop, ivory nail cleaner and a knife with a turtle shell veneer handle with a stacked ivory pommel that shows a silver pommel cap in floral desgin.

A nice unusual eating set with small age losses and wear.

Stock No..
s075

Chinese eating set
Chinese trousse

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A chinese eating set, trousse.

A larger example of a Chinese eating set.
35cms tall in the sheath, the knife measures 31cms long with a 20cm blade.
The chop sticks are bone and measure just under 22cms.
The sheath is wooden with ray skin covering it, brass bound with a bane end cap.

A nice set in good condition.

Stock No..
s796

Madu
Indian parrying shield
Rare and early example
very fine patina
Iron tipped antlers

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A very fine and early Madu buckler.

This fine Indian parrying shield is constructed from a pair of blackbuck antlers tipped with iron arrow like spikes. Attached to the horns is a small iron shield with four decorative brass bosses.
The shield face is 15cms across, each antler is 42cms long. The iron tips are 8cms and the overall length tip to tip is 70cms.
The iron shield and brass bosses all show a very fine old age patina, the antlers show a smooth deep rich patina.

A fine and very seldom seem shield and weapon combination of good quality and construction.

Stock No..
s760

Twist core Moro Kris
Very large fine example

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A very fine and heavy Moro Kris with twist core blade.

This large Moro Kris measures 74cms long. It's blade is 61cms long and 4.5cms wide.
The hilt is in very fine condition for its age with only very minor loss to the timber pommel. The grip wrapping is in exceptional condition with all of the woven cord wrap being in place and secured by three silver bands.
The blade is secured to the hilt with two very finely chiseled asang-asang.
The blade is a very fine and desirable hollow forged twist core type. The central forged pattern is very bold and very well controlled from the base through to just short of the tip.
The blade is very heavy when compared to other types of Moro kris.

A very fine and well preserved Moro sword of Datu quality.

Stock No..
s720

Khanjarli, Indian dagger
A very fine Wootz example
18th century

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A very fine and rare early Indian dagger known as a Khanjarli.

The length of this Khanjarli is just under 32cms long.
The blade is 20cms long and 4cms wide at the hilt.
The hilt is a full thick iron tang construction with riveted ivory slabs of considerable age, likely to be original to the piece. The large ivory pommel slabs are over 10cms across.
The dagger carries the original guard that ends in a Yali head terminal where many end in bud like terminals.
The blade is finely forged, chiseled and sculptured into the thick fullered serpentine blade form.
The blade has a thick medial ridge and an armour piercing point and is constructed from a very fine patterned wootz steel.
Movement to the ivory pommel slabs as is expected with age.

A very fine complete original Khanjarli of fine form and age.

Stock No..
s719

Pichangetti / pichan-gatti
Very rare Coorg knife
Very fine condition

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A stunning and rare Pichangeti and sheath from the Coorg tribes of India.

The fine example comes complete with its original silver covered sheath and a thick solid heavy silver suspension chain.
Over all this knife is 31cms in the sheath and 29cms out.
The sheath is covered in thick decorative silver and remains in very good condition.
The knife carries a thick broad heavy single edged blade that is just over 17cms from the edge of the bolster to the tip. The integral bolster is also iron and the spine is 'X' marked at this point.
The heavy blade decoratively stamped along the top edge, shows a broad dropping tip akin to various Ram Dao blades and is also carries a curved clipped point.
The exposed full tang is decorated top and bottom with silver inlay and is surrounded by a heavy decorative silver hilt. There are three plain and one large decorative rosettes to each side and a single decorative rosette where the tang is peened. A single decorative flower motif is found to the top end of the decorated silver handle.
Overall a very fine example in very good condition.

A very attractive jewelry quality knife from the Coorg tribes of India.

Stock No..
s616

Arabian Saif

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Arabian Saif with original scabbard.
In the scabbard, this example measures 97cms long with a blade length of 75cms.
The canted horn hilt remains in excellent condition throughout with circle and geometric designs to the surfaces. The collar is white metal as is the spacer to the pommel, perhaps low grade silver. The guard is iron and uncleaned.
The blade is thick to the base tapering to a fine back edge. It is hollow forged and retains a good edge. The blade is heavily stained and show pitting in places.
The scabbard is original to the Saif and has been field repaired throughout its life to keep this old warrior servicable. It has lost most of its original leather. Showing on the timbers beneath are incised lines that once would have shown through the original leather. The drag is in copper and the upper suspension ring is secured with wrapped and stitched hide.
A very good fighting sword in as found condition that would grade up well with some time and effort.

Stock No..
s626

Afghanistan Shamshir Sabre
Fine signed Shamshir blade
Good complete fighting sword
Pulwar Pulowar

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A very nice complete Afghanistan Shamshir with a very fine signed blade and original scabbard.
Both the hilt and the scabbard have been blackened (Japanning) much the same as the Scottish did with their basket hilt swords, applied so the glint of steel in the sunlight would not give away postiions of men under sunlight.
The hilt type found on this example is of a less elaborate type styling that can be found on these swords but decorative non the less with facteing, fluting and pierced edges to the pommel.
The scabbard is rayskin over timber with an iron fitting to the base. It is open on the back of the throat to enable the deeply curved blade to be drawn.
The blade is of very fine quality and is covered in old grease except for the area I have wiped to better show the gold inlayed cartouche. There are double fullers below the spine, running through to the tip, these are highlighted on both sides with gold inlay at the hilt end. The blade retains a very sharp edge and is free from rust or pitting and is very fast and capable in the hand.

A very fine example of a quality tribal sword from Afghanistan that would grade up very well with the grease removed and light polish.

Stock No..
s605

Wootz Tulwar
Chiseled steel hilt
With original scabbard

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A nice complete Indian Tulwar / Talwar with Wootz blade.
This early Wootz blades Tulwar is 80cms long in the scabbard, just under 79cms out with a blade length just over 67cms.
The hilt is an unsual all steel variety with a fully chiseled surface.
The surfaces display floral patterns in high relief with a blackened back ground.
The Wootz blade is of a nice form with a raised back edge approx 22cms long shows what appears to be a cold forged scarf weld approx half way along the blade.
the original scabbard remains in very healthy conditon free of splits or timber losses and shows leather wear from age and use.
A very nice, unusual and complete Wootz bladed Tulwar at a very good price.

Stock No..
s652

Chieftan Keris
A very rare Bugis type
Very rare 9 luk blade

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A very rare 9 luk Chieftan Bugus Keris.

In the sheath this Keris is 41cms long. Out it is 40cms long with a blade length of 33cms.
The blade is a thick well shaped type with bold features and the blade faces show a very fine pamor surface.
The sheath is very broad with the stem being just short of 6cms across and the upper section 17cms wide and 10cms tall.
There are very fine contrasting floral designs seen on both sides of the sheath.
The hilt is crudely repaired and is without a mendak and is glued to the tang.
A few knocks and bumps and very minor losses as it expected with age.

A very rare and seldom seen Malay Keris of very fine proportions.

Stock No..
s572

Chinese sword
Good heavy old Dadao

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A good heavy old Chinese fighting sword, Boxer Rebellion period.

This Dadao measures just under 82cms long with a heavy blade just under 47cms long, over 4cms wide at the base and 6cms wide towards the tip.
The hilt hilt and ring pommel are wrapped and tied in old bandage like cloth as is correct for many period swords from this region.
The guard is a simple thick iron example.
The blade is heavy, shows good distal taper to the tip and cutting edge and remains in good condition for is age.
A very good old fighting sword circa 1900.

Stock No..
s613

RFI Kukri
Rare complete well marked example

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A very nice rare and fully complete RFI Kukri with very clear military markings.
This Kukri measures just over 45cms sheathed, just under 43cms out and has a blade 31cms long.
This Mark III type Kukri is a full tang construction with an iron butt cap and iron riveted timber grip slabs. It is interesting to note the full tang is of the tapering type.
The blade is marked to both sides with one side showing "R.F.I.-62" & and a "TD" over "34" over and "E" over a "military broad arrow stamp". The reverse shows an "S", "broad arrow" over "T", "A".
The sheath remains in outstanding origianal untouched condition and also displays clear broad arrow and issue markings as does the Frog which also remains in outstanding condition.
Both original knives, the Karda and Chakmak are also present.

A very fine and complete Rifle Factory Ishapore, Indian army issue kukri, not often seen any more.

Stock No..
s660

Turkish Turkic axe Tabar
Gold decorated surfaces
very rare type

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A very fine and rare Turkic war axe, Tabar, 19th century.

This wonderful example is 59cms long, 15.5cms from cutting edge to hammer face, is 3.5cms thick and has a cutting edge of 12cms.
The axe head is fully decorated in gold floral and geometric designs to all surfaces. It is fitted with an iron collar above and below the head and carries another cap to the base of the haft.
Between these fittings is an iron support/grip bar with brass tack fittings. All surfaces of the iron fittings are decorated in a similar manner to the axe head.
The haft is a hard wood construction covered in a fine 'cloth'? covering. There is a small hole through the haft approx 2/3rds of the way along the the haft.

A very fine well preserved Turkic axe of very good quality and of a form rarely seen.

Stock No..
c129c

Japanese sword
Samurai Sword
Katana

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A fine old original Samurai sword.

This un-restored Katana measures just over 95cms in the scabbard, 93.5cms out with a blade length of 68.5cms.
The hilt retains partial binding, gilded fittings, bamboo strips and ray skin grips that remain in very good order for its age. The remains of the original binding show a delicacy not often seen and offer a insight and benchmark to he or she who will re-wrap this hilt in the traditional manner.
The Tsuba is iron in is of open form. There are two arrows intersecting in the design, however one side has suffered impact damage but with care can be restored.
The scabbard has losses to the lacquer and losses of fittings but is sound.
The blade is unsigned. It has a fuller running from the tang through to just short of the tip and is in an unpolished state with no Harmon visible.

Overall a very nice restorer that will grade up very well.

Stock No..
s695

Chinese Dragon sword
Prussian 1889 pattern
Chinese sword non Officer rank
Rare pipe back example

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A very rare Prussian Chinese Dragon sword.

This 1889 pattern sword 100cms long in the scabbard, just over 97cms out with a blade just under 83cms long.
The iron basket hilt a Chinese four clawed dragon and remains in great condition, showing a nice even dark age patina.
The grip is pinned with two rivets and is also in excellent condition.
The blade was manufactured by "E & F Horster Solingen" and is a pipe back type blade that remains free from damage, loss or pitting.
The iron scabbard again shows an all over dark age patina and remains in healthy condition with only a minor loss being one suspension ring.
A very nice and very rare Chinese sword for non officer ranks.

Stock No..
s510

19th centruy Toledo dagger
complete with original sheath

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A very nice complete Spanish knife "Fabrica Toledo".

This Spanish dagger of Bowie knife form measures 31cms sheathed, 28cms unsheathed with a blade just under 17cms.
The grip is a wire bound spiral timber type with the pommel, collar and guard being chiseled iron fittings.
The blade shows deep relief floral surfaces within the panels seen on both sides with one side of the forte showing the words "Fabrica Toledo". Portions of the original cloth spacer to the base of the blade is still present.
The sheath is a very good quality stitched leather type in very good condition. It is dressed with iron fittings decorated in the same manner as the blade.
Overall a very nice complete seldom seen example.

Stock No..
s594

African spear
Fine example
Kenya Masai Maasai Samburu Turkana

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A very fine African spear, Maasai.

This complete example measures 226cms long over all.
The iron butt spike measures 64cms with the spear end 82cms long.
The head is 17cms x 4.5cms, razor sharp and showing very fine age patina.
A very fine old spear used by the semi-nomadic tribsmen of souhern Kenya and northern Tanzania when traveling, protecting livestock and reputed as also being used by elders of the tribe.

Stock No..
s627

Afghanistan sword
Very fine Afghan Sabre
Pulwar, pulowar
massive hilt, stunning blade

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A stunning large high quality sabre from Afghanistan.

This fine Afghan Shamshir was been lovingly and expertly restored and sharpened.
Total length in the scabbard is 100cms. Out is measures 93cms with a 79cm blade that is 4cms wide at the Ricasso.
The hilt from tip of pommel to tip of langet is 22cms. The hilt is a superb example of the finest craftsmanship seen on these types of sabres with the images saying more than I can here. The quillons sit 10cms across and are large thick well detailed.
The blade has been professionaly polished and sharpened with clear fine pattern welding seen to the surfaces of the blade and the spine and cutting edge has been polished to a mirror finish.
There are very clean and crisp armourer stamps seen to one side of the blade.
The scabbard is made with new timbers and leather and original antique finished fittings.

A fantastic fighting sword of very high quality that feels very capable and comfortable in the hand.

Stock No..
s192

Co Jang, Northern Sumatra,
Kelling Hall collection,
board 3 number 22

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A finely made smaller Co Jang, Kelling Hall collection.
Overall this nice example measures just over 69cms with a thick 54cm blade. The blade shows a nice hardened cutting edge with fine small laminations of differential steels. To the upper and lower area of the spine where it meets the Hulu tapa guda hilt, there are raised filed sections.
The hilt is of a nice dark luminous horn that is well carved to most of the surfaces.
A nice shorter varient of the Sumatran warriors Cojang.

Stock No..
s600

Very nice Indian Shamshir
Gold Persian script
with Rare Magic Square
unusual silver work to forte
As found unrestored

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A nice Indian Shamshir with unusual silver work and a gold Persian cartouche and magic square known as a Bedouh.
The excellent fighting sword measures 85cms in a straight line with a blade length of 73cms.
The sword remains in original untouched condition having a dark patina to the hilt and most surfaces of the blade. Clearly visible beneath the patina is a very well controlled pattern welded blade surface.
Both sides of the forte and the spine region display a very rare and unusual tarnished silver geometric design. The right face of the blade retains Persian script within a cartouche and a very rare magic square or Bedouh, (Egerton, 1880, page 5), something seldom seen on either Persian or Indian blades.

An excellent Indian Tulwar/Shamshir that will grade up very well with little time and effort.

Stock No..
s625

Syrian Shamshir
Heavy old blade
Unusual cartouche
Pattern steel blade

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A good early Syrian Shamshir.

This old warrior measures 93cms tip to tip with an 81cm blade.
The grip slabs are horn with silver inlay. Partial grip strap missing as is the pommel cap. The guard and wire grip wrap has been painted black.
The heavy curved blade remains in very healthy condition and would benefit from a polish to bring out the beautiful patterns hidden beneath the patina. To one side of the blade is an unusual oval cartouche.

Stock No..
s128

Bali Keris extremely rare painted and gilded Sheath (Sunggingan)
A complete and original outstanding example
museum quality

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From my personal collection.

Bali Keris.
A very nice example of an extremely rare Bali keris.
This 19th century example of a gilded and painted bali keris is 67cms long in the sheath, 54cms long out with a blade just over 43cms long.
The dress of this Keris remains in very well presevered condition with most of the gilding remaining to the front, although worn to the rear. The painting too remains in very good condition to the front and is again worn to the rear. The oversize hilt also remains in very good condition with darker grain running through the middle of it.
The blade is very well made, displaying a wonderful old original stain. The well controlled pamor follows the cutting edge through to the tip and exhibits nice highlights to the centre of the blade too.

An extremely rare complete untouched example of a Bali Keris Sunggingan.

Stock No..
s633

Captian Paul Boyton
Massive Presentation dagger
Solid Silver
Historically important item

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An outstanding and highly important provenance heavy silver dagger.

This beautiful theatrical theme dagger is more akin to a short sword. With a total length in the sheath of 59cms this is an impressive piece. Out it measures 56cms and the blade is 39.5cms long.
Although not in full polish but an antiqued tarnish appearance, the entire hilt and sheath is solid silver with silver highlights seen in several rubbed areas of the dagger.
The total weight of the dagger is 2.2kgs which would have been a very expensive gift in June 1877 when it was presented to Mr Boyton.
The theme of this very fine figural dagger is that of Othello, the Moor of Venice.
There is an example of this type of dagger seen in both Canadian and Russian Museums with the Russian example named and dated to the year 1863. It too shows an antiqued tarnished appearance.

A fantastic opportunity for research on provenance. A named and dated knife from an important historical individual who was responsible for the creation of many US land marks known today.

Stock No..
s455

Georgian sabre
Persian style sword
mid 19th century

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From my personal collection.

A very rare sword of the Caucasian regions of Georgia in Persian style.

This Georgian sabre is Georgian made in Persian styling, typicall referred to as a 'Khmali' sword but is also seen in the hands of several Khevsurian warriors in historical images.
It is 95cms long in the scabbard, 90cms out with a blade length of 78cms.
The hilt is constructed of a bone grip slab to one side and a dark horn slab to the other and both appear original to the sword, perhaps a symbol of day and night. The grip slabs have a simple brass grip strap between, a rounded pommel and cruciform crossguard.
The scabbard retains all original fittings and these are all decorated in the same manner as the hilt fittings, being bronze inlayed iron with decorative applied bronze Lion motifs to the guard, suspension and drag. The reverse of the fittings show a circle intersected with a cross.
The blade is stamped with clear armours marks to both sides, being very similar to those noted by Patrick C Donnelly that points to this sword being from Tiflis circa 1850-60. The fullers are of the same widths each side but the right side is approx 50mm longer with both pairs terminating at the armour stamps.
The blade is of very good quality with a clear bell ring when drawn from the scabbard or struck and the balde surfaces exhibit a wonderful and unusal surface texture.

A very rare complete sword in original untouched condition. Original polish of a very unusual manufactured blade surface/pattern welding.

Stock No..
s369

Arabian Saif, Yemen
A stunning antique sword
Very rare/unique form
full silver dress

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A very fine Arabian Saif of unusual form being from Yemen.
This Arabian sword measure approx 94cms overall in the scabbard, approx 90cms out with a blade of 76cms.
The blade has three fullers, two narrow fullers closest to the spine and a broader fuller to the middle of the blade. All fullers terminate at approx 20cms from the hatchet style tip. The spine also narrows at this point to a false back edge. The blade remains in good condition and original polish though there are a few light stainings to the tip region and some very light piting in this region too.
Where the blade meets the langet and hilt, portions of the original resin securing the hilt has been excavated, for what purpose it is unknown and the blade suffers some light scratching at this point that would polish out easily.
The unusual hilt profile resembles that several early Kilic / Kilij and it and the langet are a single piece construction.
Once most likely a fine silver chain was suspended between the pommel and quillon, now an old tassel of fine material hangs from the quillon. Perhaps the chain was offered in exchange for the period scabbard repair noted below.
The hilt also displays unusual/unique motifs as seen in the images.
The scabbard is a full silver construction of very good quality over a dark scented timber inner.
The scabbard shows a few minor bumps and bruises but overall remains in very good condition.
To the middle of the scabbard is a old worn velvet padding showing considerable rubbing, most likely placed there to offer comfort against the sword rubbing on the thigh when walking or in the saddle.
Above this point there is a period repair in the same decorative manner as the sword. The repair has been placed at this join to offer support to broken timbers within, obviously a much cheaper and more practical running repair than trying to carve and re-fit internal timbers.
The join is stable and secure and has served its purpose very well this last 100+ years.
A single matching tassel hangs from a suspension point and a large silver ring from the other, again the original second ring was perhaps materials traded for the noted repair or removed to the personal taste of the owner.
Despite carrying a period repair this is a very fine and rare example of the seldom seen Arabian Saif in full silver dress.
A notable addition to any Arabian collection.

Stock No..
s442

Classic Ottoman sword
Early Kilij / Kilic
fully original & complete
untouched example
full Ribbon Core blade

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A beautiful untouched Ottoman Kilij or Kilic.
This classic Ottoman sword measures just under 88cms in a straight line from tip to tip within the scabbard. Out it measures 85cms with a blade 70.5cms long and approx 4cms wide.
The hilt is horn with a number of minor losses as seen in the images.
The horn slabs are secured with a single rivet and a tubular rivet at the pommel. The quillons measure 17cms across and are decorated to the edges.
The scabbard retains the original decorated scabbard fittings that are free from any major defects. The original suspension loops are also retained although bent. Seldom seen is the original tooled central leather insert that remains in solid healthy condition to the front, the rear however shows minor loss with a worm holes.
The blade is of classic shape, it is broad with a T-spine that dips in the middle 15cms from the guard and sweeps up nearer the tip to form the raised Yelamn these swords are so famous for.
There is silver Koftgari at the forte to both sides, again 12cms from the guard on the right side of the blade being the seal of Solomon with script within and also at the point where the Yelamn starts.
A good complete untouched example of a hard to find Classic Ottoman Kilij.

Stock No..
s352

Early Hindu Khanda
Very fine Wootz blade
Fantastic hilt

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A very old and fine South Indian Patissa in very good condition.
This lovely nimble fighting sword measures just over 90cms long with a blade length of 80cms being measured from the top of the guard.
The hilt is very finely chiseled with decorations of sunflowers, fish and geometric designs that cover the entire surface. The cup pommel has within a twisted iron bar that appears to be the tang extended and returned to form a circle. From it hangs two other twisted iron rings of the same form but smaller.
The blade is a fine razor of a blade, the steel is an expertly controlled Wootz steel showing very good clear and attractive pattern and the entire blade remains in very fine condition.
Overall a very fine example of original unaltered construction.

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s297

Indian sabre
very early and unusual example
good watered steel blade

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A lovely late 18th century Indian Sabre from the North Western regions of India.
This nice and unusual example measures in a straight line 81cms with a blade of 70cms. The blade is hollow ground and of native Indian manufacture, has a good edge and a very nice watered steel blade.
The hilt shows clear remains of full silver overlay, something that would have looked very striking in its day. Unusual quillons and a pierced langet, a very unusual double knuckle guard ending in finials. The disc pommel is large and chiseled.
A wonderful sword in the hand and a very capable fighter of nice proportions.
Worthy of further research.

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s570

Wootz Kirach
fine chiseled steel
rare Indian sword

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A very unusual Indian sword known as a Kirach.
This fine native made fighting sword is just over 85cms long with a blade length of 74cms.
The hilt remains in very good condition with 70% of the floral silverwork remaining intact.
The blade is made of wootz steel and shows a very good pattern throughout. The forte carries a very long Indian ricasso of 18cms that then steps up to the cutting edge that continues through to the slightly reinforced tip. The tip has a long and sharp back edge just short of 25cms.
The most unusual aspect and a design that is seldom seen is the that the spine, the ricasso and the forte all display areas of steel chiseling.
The shapes seen along the spine and the ricasso have been chiseled in a fashion that copies the applied reinforcing seen on the Khanda.

A very nice and unusual fighting sword with unusual design elements.

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s533

Indian sword
very fine example
horse head hilt
gilded fittings
Fine Wootz blade
with raised Yelman

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A very nice complete 19th century Indian sabre.
This rare example measures 85cms in the scabbard, just under 84cms out with a blade length just under 72cms.
The hilt and scabbard fittings are a heavy gilded bronze.
The hilt is a very finely detailed example with floral motifs to all surfaces and the pommel being a horses head with bridle.
The scabbard fittings are pierced floral designs with a single suspension point to the throat.
The blade is of a very fine wootz pattern but does carry light pitting and staining to parts of the surface and would benefit from professional attention to shows its true beauty.
The spine of the blade carries a raised yelman 23cms long.
A very rare and fine sword in complete condition.

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s298

Indian sabre
Very good blade
pattern welded and well marked

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A beautiful fighting Sabre from the North Western Frontiers of India.
This Sabre measures in a straight line 74cms and carries a 63cms blade.
The blade displays a stunning pattern welded surface, is thick to the spine and tapers to a sharpened backedge of 20cms. The blade has a clear and deeply struck Indian armoury stamp to the forte and lovely Native made but European inspired quality eyelash guild marks further up the blade.
The hilt has a pierced langet and a large disk pommel that has some movement to it.
A nice an unusual late 18th century fighting sword with a very well marked and patterend blade.

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s466

Stunning Indian Khanjar
chiseled steel blade
with hunting scenes
very fine

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A stunning all steel Indian Khandjar with chiseled blade.
This beautiful complete Khanjar of Jambiya form measures just under 34cms in the sheath, 33cms out and with a blade just over 20cms.
The hilt shows well preserved floral gold work to most of its surfaces.
The sheath is intact and free of damage.
The blade is a stunning chiseled example showing crystaline patterns in small areas as seen in the images.
The hunting scene decoration is extremely well cut and shows numerous animals. To one side there is a hunter on horse back with a lion attacking the rider's horse, forward of this is a leopard attacking a boar. The reverse shows an elephant and rider attacking a tiger and forward of this is another tiger attacking a ram.
A very fine and rare Indian Khandjar in outstanding condition.

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s285

Sosun Patta / Sailaba
Sousson Pata
Ultra rare blade type
Wootz

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An Indian sword with an ultra rare blade type, a serrated Sosun Patta.
There are several variations to the spelling of the sword type, sometimes seen as Sosun, Soson, Sousson, Pata, Pattah, Pattah.
This example remains is as found untouched condition. There are age issues as seen on the quillon ends but overall this is a rare and wonderful fighting sword.
The hilt is large and fits a large hand comfortably. The disk pommel is 7.5cms across and is 21cms long from langet tip to the pommel tip. The underside of the disk pommel is a very well crafted sunburst design that spins freely like a wheel. This is not the only moving aspect of the hilt, the lion head terminal on the knuckle guard has its tongue moving up and down within the open mouth. The overall attention to detail in the pierced work and hilt manufacture is testiment to a master craftsman and would have been spectactular in its hey day when completed with gold leaf decoration now lost with age.
The blade is a thick heavy fighting blade. The thick T-spine flows from hilt to tip and shows three deep fullers that end approx 6cms from the tip. The forte shows six short fullers, one of which continues towards the tip.
The cutting edge is a very well crafted serrated edge, something also seen on the Sapola within the SOLD page. The blade shows a very fine Wootz pattern towards the tip and with a professional polish, this example would grade up considerably.
An ultra rare heavy Indian fighting sword.

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s339

Sapola
Very rare Indian sword
serrated blades and pierced pommel

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Sapola, very rare Indian sword.
This rare sabre from India is also known as Dhu'l-faqar, Thulfiqar, Dhulfaqar, Zolfaqar, Zülfikar Zulfiqur, Zulfiqar, Zulfikar.
This example dates to the end of the 18th century and is of Tulwar/Tegha form with a strong robust blade with split tip and serrated edges to the cutting curve and the rear Kilij style yelman.
Overall this deeply curved fighting sword measures 85cms long from tip to tip in a straight line with a blade of 72cms and just under 10cms at the widest point.
The blade retains small amounts partial gold Koftgari.
The large hilt retained much of its original silver covering.
The large disc pommel is pierced.
Knuckle guard is lacking and sword is in original untouched condition.
A very rare find in great condition for its age.

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s287

Massive 3lb Talwar
Wootz blade, sharp and heavy

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A massive Indian Tulwar/Talwar with a wootz blade.
This seldom seen size Tulwar measure from tip to tip at just under 96cms. The blade is just over 82cms and it weighs approc 1.35kgs.
The hilt is huge, a large mans hand fits within the guard very comfortablly. It has an all over dark patina and retains a lot of its gold floral Koftgari motifs.
The blade is a scarf welded wootz contruction, it has a very nice curve and a sharp bevelled cutting edge free from nicks. The back edge at the tip is sharpened for approx 20cms.
A simply powerful and attractive sword of very seldom seen proportions.
A great fighting sword that could only have belonged to a large and powerful man.

From my personal collection.

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s288

Indian sword, Firanghi
very rare example
large Tulwar hilt

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A very rare 18th century Tulwar hilted Firanghi.
Overall in length this sword is 94cms with a blade length of 81cms.
The blade is well marked with guild marks to one side and a single eyelash seen in the forte of the other side, something that is not often seen. The blade has multiple fullers and the back edge is sharpened for 23cms from the tip. The hilt on this example is an unusually thick large Tulwar hilt with the pommel disc being 7cms across. Traces of silver can still be seen in most surfaces.
This Firanghi has the point of balance 10cms from the base of the strong supple blade and it plays in the hand extremely well. The blade also has a clear bell ring when struck.
A sword I would consider to have been used by a swordsman of great experience.
A very nice and rare fighting sword.

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s289

Kirach, Indian sword,
an extremely rare sword,
with original scabbard

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A lovely and complete rare Indian sword known as a Kirach.
This stunning old sword measures 87cms in the scabbard, just under 85cms out with a broad forward curving blade just under 74cms.
The hilt remains in very good condition with the majority of the original silverwork inplace showing rather unusual designs.
The blade appears to be a native pattern welded blade with rubbed 'eyelash' quality markings. These markings are finished with rubbed groups of three dots to each end and 7cms from the centre of this grouping are found clear groupings of three dots, being a reoccurring theme on many Indian blades. The blade has double fullers and is hollow ground to just short of the tip. The end of the blade is double edged for 21cms.
Seldom seen is the original velvet scabbard that also remains in very good condition with only slight timber losses and a small tear near the throat.
A very rare, complete and attractive fighting sword.

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s456

Persian Wootz blade
Indian Shamshir
very unusual
gold blade decoration

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A nice and unusual Indian Shamshir with a dark wootz blade.
This example is a good restorable sword in restorable conditon.
Certainly the highlight of this Shamshir is the blade that has a dark high contrast Wootz pattern and gold derotation to the tip of the blade, quite Possibly hiding an unusual Wootz pattern at this point.
The hilt also retains a good amount of gold decoration to the surfaces.
Overall just under 86cms in a straight line and with a blade 73cms.
Uncleaned all over dark patina with a few very small areas of light pitting to the blade.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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s544

Early antique composite bow
India

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A very nice composite bows from India.

This Indian bow measures unstrung, 74cms from tip to tip and 78cms diagonally corner to corner.
The surface of the bow still remains much of its original paints and gilt.
Very unusual geometric designs are repated four times to both the inside and the outside of the bow. These designs show clear remains of gilt and appear to be a tall stylised bird in profile, perhaps with some meaning to guide the arrow whilst in flight.
A 16cms split is found to one outer edge of the bow revealing aspects of its laminated construction.
A nice and unusual item.

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s404

Antique sword
Khanda, India
Wootz blade, basket hilt

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A nice antique wootz steel bladed Khanda sword from India.
This sword measures just under 95cms from tip to tip with a blade length of 74cms.
The hilt is an Indian basket hilt of iron construction. The curved pommel spike is 7cms long. the grip retains old wrapping and displays a swollen waist. The hilt shows age wear, is in original un cleaned condition and is solid.
The blade is of a fine wootz construction with a broad flared tip. It has a central rib support and outer edge supports that are decoratively pierced and shaped. The edges remain sharp with several nicks to the top 10cms. The is light staining to a few small areas. With little effort the wootz blade will grade up well.
A nice and seldom seen wootz bladed Indian Khanda from the 18th century.

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s278

Ayda Katti, Coorg knife, India

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A very rare and seldom seen or discussed fighting knife of the Coorg tribes being the ethnic groups and tribes of the Karnataka state region known as Kodagu.
Being 52cms from tip to tip, this piece has a 39cm blade of forged construction showing a watered steel blade.
The hilt is timber covered in red resin and although votive in colour, the resin most likely also served to preserve the timber hilt.
Hilts of the Ayda Katti are also found in horn and ivory.
It appears, from the remaining silver nail to each side that there were silver rosette decorations to either side just below the stacked 'bolster'.
The hilt is dressed in silver sheet and silver nails. These remains in place but the lower sheet has slightly seperated on the kite shaped pommel that also shows some evidence of a repaired break. To the base of the pommel there is a sun and moon decoration in sliver.
It is understandable why these weapons are so seldom seen as nearly 10,000 blades from this region were confiscated by the British and dumped at sea in the 19th century.
A very rare large fighting knife with an original wrist lanyard.

Stock No..
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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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..
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.

Stock No..
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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s452

Kirach
Indian sword and Scabbard

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A good long rare Indian fighting sword, Kirach.
This example, complete with the scabbard is 94cms long in the scabbard, 93cms out with a blade of 80cms.
A nice forward curving blade with crystaline patterns showing in places.
A good rare type of fighting sword that is priced very well.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
s503

Persian lance head
very old and fine
combat example Mezraq

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A very fine and large Persian / Indo-Persian Mezraq.
This fine lance head measures just under 61cms long.
The Mezraq is of thick combat worthy construction with medial ridges flowing from above the socket towards thick armour piercing tips.
The entire patina is an all over pleasing brown colour and is free from rust or defects.
When the open end is struck with lightly with my fingers, there resounds a clear tuning fork sound.
A very fine and seldom seen polearm type of very fine quality.

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s476

Indo Persian spear head
good fighting quality

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A very good robust Indo-Persian spear head.
This spear head sits atop a strong socket and is of robust construction.
It measures just under 33cms overall.
The head has a thick base with good distal taper to the tip and edges.
There is a medial ridge and good hollow forged valleys to the edges.
A good rare find.

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s546

Decorative lance head
Late Qajar period
Ceremonial Mezraq

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A fine Indo-Persian ceremonial Mezraq.

From the late part of the Qajar period, this lance head measures 55cms long. The span between the fork is approx 9cms. The socket is 21cms long.
The lower surfaces carry decorative chiseled steel work to both sides and a slightly raised medial ridge through to the tip.
When the open end is struck lightly with my fingers, there resounds very clear tuning fork harmonics

An unusual item.

Stock No..
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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s448

Wootz Karud and sheath
Ceramic hilt
Central Asian / Mughal dagger

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A very fine Wootz steel Central Asian Karud with sheath.
Overall in the sheath this Karud measures 41cms. Out it is just under 37cms with a blade of 25cms from the bolster to the tip.
The sheath faded velvet over timber.
The blade is of a fine Wootz steel construction with a 'T' spine. It retains a very sharp edge and a full needle point. The bolsters are steel but show no pattern steel.
The grip slabs are a ceramic one piece construction of a stone like material that shows to be mixed with shell and or crushed Lapus lazuli. The ceramic mix appears to have been formed on the tang and under the bolster, shaped and then kiln fired to obtain this very unusual style hilt.
A very nice and rare example of a Karud possiblely made for or in Mughal India.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
s472

Indo Persian Kora
Sacrificial sword

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A nice well kept sacrifical Kora
Overall this Kora measures 64cms. The blade is of solid construction with good distal taper to the tip and cutting edges. The blade measures approx 52cms.
All surfaces of the hilt and blade show good amounts of silver koftgari design. Elephants, horses, tigers, deer, vines and a kneeling warrior are all seen on the blade. The hilt showing floral designs.
Very comfortable in the hand with a good forward weight.
A nice example.

Stock No..
s321

Pichangeti, Coorg knife and sheath, very fine example

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A stunning and rare Pichangeti and sheath from the Coorg tribes of India.
The fine example comes complete with its original silver covered sheath and a thick solid heavy silver suspension chain.
Over all this knife is 31cms in the sheath and 28cms out.
The sheath is covered in thick decorative silver and remains in very good condition.
The knife carries a thick broad heavy single edged blade that is just under 17cms from the edge of the bolster to the tip. The integral bolster is also iron and the spine is 'X' marked at this point.
The heavy blade decoratively stamped along the top edge, shows a broad dropping tip akin to various Ram Dao blades and is also carries a curved clipped point.
The exposed full tang is decorated top and bottom with silver inlay and is surrounded by a heavy decorative silver hilt. There are three plain and one large decorative rosettes to each side and a single decorative rosette where the tang is peened. A single decorative flower motif is found to the top end of the decorated silver handle.
Overall a very fine example in very good condition. A very attractive jewelry quality knife from the Coorg tribes of India.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
s474

Zaghnal

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An impressive and heavy armour piercing axe.
This Zaghnal measures just under 62cms long.
The armour piercing head is approx 21cms across.
The head is decorated with silver koftgari and is surmounted with two crouching brass lions.
The shaft retains a four sides spike to the top and a weighted flared pommel with small spike to the base.
A nice later example.
A small loss to the back of the axe head, most likely another larger brass lion.
A nice well priced piece that is seldom seen.

Stock No..
s767

Devil head mace
Indo Persian
Very rare

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A very rare late Qajar Ceremonial mace seen in early Iranian Miniatures.

The overall length is 75cms from the tip of the horns to the base of the shaft. The head is 12cms tall excluding the horns, near 8cms deep and 7cms wide.
A number of early Iranian miniatures depict Rostam, national hero of Iran, son of Zal and Rudaba, slaying the maddened white elephant of king Manuchehr with just one blow of a similar mace owned by his grandfather Sam, son of Nariman

A very interesting and authentic ceremonial item.

A similar mace or Gorz can be seen in figure 214 in Persian arms and Armour by Orez Perski.

Stock No..
s473

Gazelle head axe
late Qajar period

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A fine late Qajar period Gazelle head axe / mace.
The axe is 64cms overall. The axe carries a well formed distal tapered and curved head that has a gazelle formed weight attached to the head.
The head is pinned to the shaft with a single iron rivet and there is some movement to the area.
The shaft is an iron tube with strengthening bands spaced evening along the length. The base of the shaft is flared with an iron spike.
most surfaces are decorated in silver koftgari.
A nice seldom seen axe form.

Stock No..
s475

Decorative lance head
Late Qajar period
Ceremonial Mezraq

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A nice ceremonial Mezraq.
From the late part of the Qajar period, this lance head measures 54cms long. The span between the fork is approx 11cms.
The socket shows remains of silver decoratice motif, the head shows chiseled decorative motifs with silver to both sides.
An unusual item.

Stock No..
s477

Spear head
Late Qajar period
ceremonial Neze

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A nice ceremonial Neze from the late Qajar period.
Overall this lance head is 51cms. It sits atop a sockets with traces of silver decorations.
The head shows two chiseled cartouches to each side with silver decoration within the chiseling.
A nice ceremonial lance head.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
s731

Pia Kaetta
Piha Kahetta
Large heavy ivory example
tradition knife of Sri-Lanka
18th century with sheath

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A nice large and heavy ivory hilted Pia Kaetta.

This large example measures 34cms long in the sheath, 30cms out with a blade 20cms long and 5cms tall.
The expertly carved ivory hilt shows a beautiful warm mellow age patina and is free from loss or damage. It is unfortunate but common with age that the silver embellishments once present on the ivory are now lost with the exception of a single rosette.
The blade is very well forged with chiseled wave like motifs seen at the integeral bolster and at the blade's edge near the hilt. The full tang is shaped with the ivory grip slabs also shaped to follow the contours of the tang. Decorative inlayed brass panels are seen at the bolster and also along the top and bottom of the tang.
The sheath is the original timbers with loss to the top as seen in the images. There are leather fittings to the throat and chape. The leather throat fitting covers the orignal cracked silver decoration. The chape fitting can not be removed so it is hard to tell is any original silverwork remains under it.

A large well made 18th century knife native to Sri-Lanka (Ceylon).

Stock No..
s320

Pia Kaetta with original sheath

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A very fine Singhalese Pia or Piha Kaetta, 18th Century.
28cms overall in the sheath and 26cms out this fine example remains complete with its original sheath with only a few very small losses to hilt decorations.
The carved scabbard remain in great condition with no losses to the timber and is decorated with a brass/copper compound metal.
Very finely carved hilt, translucent in places, most likely turtle shell.
The thick blade with deep fullers are inlayed in copper floral motifs, the spine is covered in decotative copper panel.
A very nice example in very good condition.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
s365

Shield
Baluchistan buckler
very nice example

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A very nice and complete Buckler from Baluchistan
This fine piece remains in extremely good condition. It is just over 28cms across and stands about 6cms tall when on a flat surface.
The main body is of very thick hide, most likely Rhino or Elephant. There is a thick iron ring to the outside edge and the entire surface is decorated in very good quality decorated brass hardware. The brass is all in outstanding damage free condition except for one minor depression to one of the four central bosses.
One special point about this piece is the original knuckle pad is intact and retains nearly all of its stitched designs.
The stitched designs appear to be that of a flower on a red fabric background with green leather borders. Rings and hand straps are present with stitching on one hand strap now undone.
A very fine example of a hard to find buckler.

Stock No..
s063

Central Asian Dagger
good provenance
18th century

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A very nice high quality antique dagger with good provenance.

Attached to this piece is a collector's/presentation tag from June 1910 stating the previous owners details and noting the piece as a Russian Dagger. The previous owner prior to 1910 was a Professor, other details to be noted upon sale to the new custodian.
34cms overall with a stunning hollow ground blade 24cms long including the bolster. The blade drops subtlely forward whilst the hilt curves downward towards the eared pommel.
The blade shows wonderful flowing ribbon patterns through the steel and is in excellent condition. The hilt wears walrus ivory hilt slabs, each pinned in 4 places with iron pins.
Delicate and detailed gold koftgari flowers and vines decorate the bolsters and traces of gold are found on the top rear and userside of the spine.

Extremely well crafted with a balance point at the bolster.

Stock No..
s449

Pesh Kabz, Central Asia
Massive unusual example
Large pistol grip
Rare form

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A large and rare Central Asian Pesh Kabz or Karud.
Overall this Central Asian dagger is 39cms and the blade is just under 28cms. The large bulbous 'pistol grip' hilt was made with large hands in mind. The slabs are horn, it has a brass grip strap, an iron bolster over a decorative brass panel which in itself is an interesting design factor. The grip slabs show three large main rivets and many decorative smaller rivets as seen in the images.
The blade is of the forward curving type with a recurve tip, the spine is a T-spine from the hilt through to the tip. There is light staining to small areas of the blade and very light pitting to the tip region. The tang protrudes through the grip strap as is often seen on swords from Bukhara. This tang protrusion has a hole for a wrist lanyard or suspension.
A good solid rare fighting knife from the Central Asian regions.

Stock No..
s462

Khyber knife / Salawar
nice large example

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A good large old Khyber knife / Salawar.
In untouched as found condition this old short sword from the Afghanistan regions of Central Asia measures 73cms tip to tip and its blade is 58cms.
The hilt is of an old style traditional beaked form. The horn slabs are shaped and pinned with iron rivets. The bolsters are faceted brass panels.
The blade is a forged construction with clear laminations seen beneath the old cosmolene covering. There is a thick 'T' spine running from the hilt to the tip with a fuller beneath this.
A large well priced short sword that will grade up well with little effort.

Stock No..
s606

Khyber knife
Afghanistan sword
Salawar

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A good large Khyber / Khayber knife or Salawar.
This example measures just over 78cms long with a blade length just under 64cms.
The grip slabs are carved horn with a steel bolster.
The blade has the typical thick pronounced T-spine running the full length of the blade.
To the forte are tribal designs to both sides and towards the end of the fuller that rund under the T-spine, there is the symbol of an arrow, not unlike the military Broad Arrow, again on both sides.
A very good fighting sword from the Central Asian regions.

Stock No..
s313

Khyber knife / Salawar
Central Asia
fine decorated blade

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A nice and unusual Khyber knife.
This example measures 70cms in the sheath, 68cms out with a blade length of 54cms.
The hilt of this Khyber knife requires very little attention to complete the restoration and all parts are present.
The sheath is a very nice solid reproduction of good quality.
Certainly the highlight of this example is the fine and rare blade type. The blade is fully decorated with native motifs to both sides and the length of the spine.
A good knife of rare form that will grade up well with some TLC.

Stock No..
s671

Rhino Horn Omani Khanjar
Very fine Jambiya dagger
no sheath

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A very fine Omani Jambiya Khanjar

This quality Jambiya measures 31cms long with a 19cm blade.
The hilt is silver over Rhino horn.
The silver is very high quality with expertly applied very fine silver embellishments.
The sheath is now longer with the blade which is unfortunate but not uncommon.
The blade had a deep medial ridge running through to the tip and remains in good condition with the exception if a little edge wear in places.

A very attractive Jambiya with a very desirable hilt type.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
s742

Rare Oman sabre
Curved Kattara

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A good rare Oman Sabre, Kattara.

A very good 19th century example with a later 20th century scabbard reburbishment.
In the scabbard this sabre measures 96cms long. Out it is just over 95cms with a 77cm blade.
The blade is a fine and supple trade blade with triple fullers beneath the spine and a broad single hollow forged fuller below these.
To the forte on the left is the mark of a "cross". To the right side is a cross within a cresent "moon" with a star below and two stars above.
The blade carries a good sharp edge and a sharpened back edge 18cms long.
The hilt retains it's original iron pommel cap and aged timber grip slabs. The grip has been ellaborately rewrapped during its working life.
The carved timber scabbard shows age and appears to be a later addition to the sword.

A very good example of an Omani fighting sabre.

Stock No..
s696

Very good Gusbi Jambiya
Hadramout Yemen

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A very nice and seldom seen Gusbi Jambiya.

This Jambiya 34cms at its longest point in the sheath.
Out of the sheath it is 30cms with a 20cm curved blade.
The hilt is a very fine grained horn hilt with decorative silver embellishments
The blade is in good conditon but does have an edge nick near the tip.
The sheath is covered in a thin red leather and the brass spire has seperated from the sheath and shows an old repair beneath.
A very fine and unusual Yemeni Jambiya.

Stock No..
s813

Jambiya style Shafra
large old example
thick heavy blade

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A very nice old and heavy Shafra.

This fine old example measures 32cms long with a blade length of 20cms.
The hilt is horn with decorative silver embellishments.
The blade is a very thick and sturdy forged example with a high tapering medial ridge as seen on the Jambiya they typically accompany.
This knife style is known as Shafra or Kusha or referred to as "khadaam" or "servant". They are carried attached to the rear side of the wide belt behind the Jambiya/Khanjar dagger and are found throughout the Arabian peninsula in varying shapes and styles.

Antique Shafra are very seldom seen.

A very rare example with minor losses.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
s741

Rhino & Silver Jambiya
Very fine & complete
Arabian Khanjar dagger
Rare Arabic script to sheath
Bahrain monarchy

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A very fine and complete Khanjar from the Bahrain's monarchy.

This exceptional and rare find measures 31cms tall in the sheath, 30cms out with a blade length just under 19cms.
The hilt is a single piece of solid Rhino horn. It is decorated in very fine silver embellishments.
The sheath is of classic style. It is a timber inner decorated with silver, blue cloth and silver bullion thread.
The thick white cloth belt is embellished with blue cloth and gold bullion thread and has a silver buckle with tan leather strap.

The throat of the sheath appears to carry the name of "Shaikh Salman bin Hamad AlKhalifa", (10 October 1894 - 2 November 1961), who was the ruler of Bahrain from 1942 until his death in 1961.
Whilst named, it is more likely that this Khanjar was part of a uniform for his official entourage.

A very fine and historically important Khanjar from the Bahrain monarchy.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
s364

Jambiya, Oman
sheath and belt

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An attractive Jambiya and belt from the Sultanate of Oman.
This Omani Jambiya is complete with its decorative belt and fine sheath dressed in silver.
Out of the sheath the Jambiya is 28cms long with the blade being 16.5cms long. The blade shows a few light marks but is in very good condition.
The belt is 95cms long excluding the buckle.
In very good condition but would benefit from having the silver polished to the new owners taste.

Stock No..
s608

Jambiya
South East Coastal Yemen

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An interesting Yemeni Jambiya.

This unusual example is likely made by Indian Migrants along the Southern Yemen coastline.
The hilt is a very dark hardwood with decoration displaying classic Yemen styling found from Hadhramaut to the southern coastlines.
The blade shows classic Indian high contrast pattern welding and is very thick through the medial ridge, very sharp and quite heavy.
The overall quality of the blade is excellent.
The sheath is a simple type with a simple white metal throat piece.

A very unusual Jambiya with a small loss to the pommel.

Stock No..
s408

Jambiya, Iraq Iraqi
nice silver dress

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A very attractive Jambiya from the Iraqi regions.
This piece measures just under 39cms from tip to tip in the sheath, 36cms out with a blade of 22cms.
Sheath of decorative silver in good condition.
Hilt is constructed of fine horn with a swollen hooked pommel, silver wire wrap and a decorative collar depicting a harbour scene with sailing ships and palm trees.
The blade is very finely made with light staining and peppering to small areas of the egdes. It has a raised medial ridge and a full needle point.
A very attractive dagger.

Stock No..
s411

Syrian Jambiya
All steel dagger
very nice example

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A nice all steel Syrian Jambiya in very good condition.
25cms over all in the steel sheath, 24cms out with a sturdy double edged blade of 15cms.
Silver Koftgari style silver inlay to all surfaces of the Jambiya including the forte of the blade.
A good clean tidy example complete with sheath.

Stock No..
s410

Kard
silver fittings

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A very attractive Middle Eastern Kard, most likely Iraqi.
28cms long in the sheath, 22cms out with a blade of 14.5cms including the bolster.
The hilt is of a very fine horn with brass and horn spacers behind the bolster. The silver pommel cap covers half of the hilt and shows floral motifs and a flower/rosette to the tip.
The sheath is also dressed in decorative silver and ends in a ball finial.
A very attractive Kard in beautiful silver dress. Slight loss to the pommel cap, age wear to blade and velvet.

Stock No..
s363

Persian dagger
high contrast wootz blade
Walrus ivory hilt
Very nice

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Persian dagger, Khanjar, with a dark, high contrast wootz blade.
A very nice Persian Khanjar from the very early part of the 19th centruy.
Overall in the scabbard, this piece measures 43cms, out it is 39cms with a 26cm blade.
The hilt is a large single piece of Walrus ivory with a smooth glossy patina being like a slab of marble.
The scabbard is bound with green cloth tape of varying widths now painted gold. The throat is bound with a gold paper type tape and the finial is ivory.
The blade is a dark high contrast wootz manufacture with the forte chiseled showing a tiger attacking a deer, there is a raised medial ridge and thickened piercing tip. The entire surface shows good clear wootz patterns.
A nice complete Persian dagger with a stunning blade being the same blade as seen in the V&A Museum, item number 574&A-1876

Stock No..
s491

Persian Shamshir
Good wootz blade

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A Persian Shamshir with a very nice Wootz blade.
Overall 92cms long with a blade of 79cms.
The blade is a very nice patterned Wootz blade. The clear patterns are well controlled for the entire length of the blade and a very clear hardened edge is visible that is approx half the width of the blade and can be seen from the tip through to the forte. Small areas of very light pitting as seen in the photos. One defensive edge nick near the forte and several others on the percussion curve.
The guard shows remains of decorative gold applications. The grip slabs are bone and between these are original decorative brass grip straps. The pommel is iron and slightly offset from centre.
A good old fighting sword from Persia that would grade up further with little effort if required.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
s522

Short sword and scabbard
Sardegna / Sardinia
Corsica Cutlass

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A very nice cutlass/short sword from Sardinia.
Just under 70cms sheathed, this unusual piece measures 69cms out with a blade length just under 56cms.
The hilt is a very fine and well aged horn type showing age worn sunburst and geometic designs to its surfaces.
The blade is a strong and well made cutlass type that carries a broad fuller below the spine from the hilt to tip. The blade shows an all over dark patina and a peppered surface and still retains a very good cutting edge.
The scabbard is a hard stitched leather construction with small losses to the throat and tip regions. It has been expertly made and is decorated to all surfaces with dot work flower designs and a central cartouche that reads "Sardegna Salve!".
A very nice and very interesting item with good age and patina from a region where few weapons are known or seen.

Stock No..
s441

Balkan dagger
Yataghan style pommel
white metal construction

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A nice Balkan knife in white metal.
This nice example measures 29cms overall in the sheath, 28cms out and carries a blade of approx 17cms.
The hilt has a nice fluted waist and an eared pommel with just a slight amount of distortion to one ear. The pommel region is also decorated with incised lines of a flower appearance.
The sheath is decorated in a similar manner.
The blade has an upswept tip, an incised fuller to one side and inclsed decoration to the other.
A nice attractive knife in very good conditon and would certainly grade up well with the white metal polished.

Stock No..
s519

Cretan Yataghan
Ottoman Empire
Rare Carnelian finial
A fine & rare Yataghan

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A very fine Greek knife/ Cretan Yataghan with rare stone finial.
This fine piece measures 66cms long in the sheath, just under 59cms out and carries a blade 46cms long.
The decorative hilt is an unusual construction in that it comprises of long slivers of silver inlay that give the illusion of the horn slabs being four pieces rather than two. The horn slabs are also decorated in many very fine silver dots to the sides and ends that provide a beautiful contrast to the dark shades of the horn.
The grip strap and bolster are decoratively chiseled in floral relief and remain in very good order for its age.
The blade is finely constructed and is hollow forged the length of the blade. The left side is clearly struck with a makers stamp.
The sheath retains decorative silverwork to the throat and the finial with the floral finial supporting a beautiful Carnelian, something very rarely seen.

Overall a very fine, complete and rare Greek Yataghan.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
c129a

Yataghan and sheath
inlayed blade

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From the consignment stock seen in inventory s129.
This complete Yataghan remains in fairly good condition for its age.
The sheath is metal bound to the ends with stitched leather between.
The hilt has horn grip slabs that remain in very good condition. The decorative grip strap shows a small loss to the top side as seen in the images.
The blade is in as found condition and will benefit from a clean. There is scipt and symbolism to the blade.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
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".

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
s246

Navaja, Exhibition Navaja by
Alvaro Garcia Albacete

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A large broad very rare Navaja by Alvaro Garcia of Albacete.
A large and rare exhibition Navaja from Albacete, made by Alvaro Garcia. Very early 20th centruy.
This gorgeous Navaja meansures just under 43cms open and 24cms closed with nice horn grip slabs, bolsters and backspring.
The blade has a large 11 tooth ratchet and is just under 19cms from the edge of the bolster, is razor sharp, has a raised medial ridge and a deep clipped point. This Navaja is both a wonderful exhibition piece and an outstanding fighting knife of good proportions with the balde being 5cms wide to the middle.
One side of the blade has a full floral cartouche to the majority of the blade, the other side shows another large cartouche with floral designs and a scrolled banner encasing the folloing script.

"Cuando acaricia mi mano"
"la cacha de esta navaja"
hasta los valientes tiem?lau"
"al ver mis bravas houzanas"

A very nice substantial Navaja of beautiful proportions.

Stock No..
s447

Navaja Seville
62cms open

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A nice Seville Navaja or good proportions.
A nice complete Seville folder with locking rathcet that measures 62cms open, 34cms closed and has a blade just under 29cms.
This late 19th centruy Navaja remains in good condition with all brass inlay and strips intact as is the end finial.
The blade is engraved with floral motifs to one side and Spanish script to the other that reads when loosely translated, when this viper itches for you there is no remedy in the pharmacy.
The blade is forged steel and shows several flaws in the construction. The large leaf shaped blade remains sharp and full in profile.
A good large old Seville Navaja that are getting very hard to find.

Stock No..
s446

Navaja Madrid 1895
Massive brass bound example
pierced and engraved blade
2 metres open

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A stunning and massive Navaja.
This fine example, although in need of a clean remains in very good condition.
Measuring 103cms long when closed, when open it is a massive 197cms open with a blade of 94cms.
The body of this Navaja is pierced and decorated brass over timber that remains in perfect condition.
The blade shows a beautiful filed spine followed by a very long beveled spine through to the tip.
The blade is both pierced and inlayed as well as decoratively engraved with floral motifs and Spanish script that is hard to decypher in places.
The script reads on one side as follows, "Fabricada en Madrid al dia uno de Enero de 1895. For de me dueno tenin ??dado comigo". To the other side it reads "Si estabivora lepica nobayus por in guento ala botica soi la in benulle de todas". My apologies if this does not make sense but it is the best I can make out of the old script.
The back spring is well formed and also decorated with file work near the ring pull which is also finished with file work.
Ratchet is sound and back spring is strong.

A very fine addition to any Navaja collection. Navaja of this size and quality are very hard to find and those from Madrid even rarer.

Stock No..
s431

Navaja, a fine rare example

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A very nice Navaja of good proportions.
This fine example is of a form now seldom seen. It measures 53cms open, just under 30cms closed and has a blade just under 24cms long.
The grip is decorative brass over timber with a turned brass end. The iron back spring is very strong and remains tight.
The blade has a 13 tooth ratchet pivot point, There is decorations to both sides with one side showing a cartouche with three fullers and script that appears to read "Soy Defensa de mi dueno". The point is full with the back edged at this point filed. The fullers and part of the filed back edge retian original red colouring.
A very attractive Navaja in a good length.

Stock No..
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..
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.

Stock No..
s388

Navaja of France

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A very nice Navaja of France
Overall this knife is just under 32cms open.
The blade shape is broad with a lovely deeply clipped clip, stamped with the makers mark and it carries a good sharp edge.
The grip slabs are painted bone and remain in very healthy condition.
Overall a very fine example however, although the locking backspring is very strong, there is wear to the locking nipple that allows the balde to close without lifting the ring pull.

Stock No..
s555

Spanish Navaja, Albacete
Makers named blade
44cms open, untouched patina

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A very nice untouched Albacete Najava of good proportions.
The overall length of this Navaja open is 44cms, closed it is 25cms.
The construction is traditional decorated brass over horn.
The centre of both horn grip slabs has an inserted decorative brass bar and to the outer edges, both top and bottom, are brass dot inlay the length of the horn slab with all being present.
The back strap is a simple and strong mechanism free from decoration.
The slender blade is full, carries a needle point and is decorated with a floral cartouche to both sides. To the left side at the pivot point there is a makers mark that reads "Gregorio Argo, Albacete".
Slight play in the blade from age use and would grade up very well with a polish if desired.
A very fine well marked Navaja with an unusual makers stamp.

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.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
s458

Navaja Seville
49cms open
dated 1889
fine example

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A very nice Navaja of good proportions.
49cms open, 26.5cms closed.
Great condition overall with just a slight loss to the horn at the bolster.
Brass bot decoration to both side of the grip slabs.
String back spring with a 5 tooth ratchet.
Blade is decorated with floral motifs to both sides and there script to one side that appears as "Seville 1889 ____".
A very nice exemple of a large Seville Navaja.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
s629

Fine Navaja
Unusual example

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A very nice and unusual Navaja.

This Navaja measures 29cms open and 16cms closed.
It is finely constructed from a single piece of horn, decorated with brass tabs secured with iron pins.
It is unusual in that the back spring is not a locking spring as is tradionally is on Navaja and seems only to serve a decorative reminder of the outlawed lock back ratchet blades.
The blade carries a nice age patina with clear cultler stamps to one side.

A nice varient of the Navaja in very good condition.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
s245

Navaja, Toledo, all steel

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A very nice all steel Toledo Navaja
A seldom seen, slender all steel Navaja that measures just over 40cms open and 21cms closed.
A very finely detailed blade and handle showing the medieval scrolls and faces in the steel that Toledo is famous for.
The blade retains a very good edge and a strong clipped point.
The handle how a motto each side, the first saying "NO ME SAQUES SINRAZON NI ME GUARDES SIN HONOR", the other saying "NUNEA SUFRIRE MELLA AL?UNA PUES TOLEDO FUE MI CUNA". Loosely translated "Do not draw me with out reason nor store me without honour" and Never a dent shall I suffer as Toledo is my cradle".
A very attractive and very hard to find Spanish Navaja.

Stock No..
s319

Navaja of France
large robust fighting example

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A large and beautiful French Navaja.
Being 43cms overall with a broad clipped blade just under 21cms, this example remains in very fine conditon.
Being French made for both the local and export market, this piece displays high quality craftsmanship. All fittings including the painted and etched bone panels are well finished and free from defect or damage.
The blade is of a forged construction, retains a very sharp edge and a full needle point.
The backspring is very strong and opens with a firm snap.
A very capable fighting knife of good proportions.

Stock No..
s502

Navaja of France

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A very good French Navaja.
Being 36cms overall with a broad clipped blade just under 16cms, this example remains in fine conditon.
Being French made for both the local and export market, this piece displays high quality craftsmanship.
All fittings including the painted and etched bone panels are well finished and free from defect or damage.
The blade is of a forged construction, retains a very sharp edge
The backspring is very strong and retains the blade firmly without movement
A very capable fighting knife of good proportions.

Stock No..
s518

Korean sword
Early near complete example
Very rare

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An extemely rare 19th centruy sword from Korea.

This sabre type is one of the rarest sabres of the East Asian regions due to massive losses of Korean cultural hertitage during Japanese occupation.
The sword in the scabbard measures just under 88cms long, out it is just under 82cms long with a blade length of 67cms.
The scabbard is black painted ray skin over timber with iron fittings decorated with silver designs. The throat fitting is not present.
To the upper part of the scabbard there are 8 characters that read, loosely translated; "1911, Arms equipments change and this is for ?? Warehouse to keep", 1911 being the year after the signing of the Japan-Korean Annexation treaty.
The blade is a broad thick upswept type with a sharp back edge and a deep fuller to each side painted red, the paint now worn with age.
The hilt has an iron pommel, collar and guard fittings with the guard being octagonal in shape. All these fittings are dressed in silver designs. The binding is original and worn with several breaks. The binding covers red painted rayskin and secures the 'Menuki' like medallions in place. The grip slabs have movement as does the guard and Japanese style Tonkou.

An extremely rare sword almost never seen in the market place. It is 100% original and untouched. A very important Korean cultural relic.

Stock No..
s552

Very fine Dadao
Complete example
Chinese sword
Rare Seven Star inlay
Big Dipper

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A nice complete and unusual Chinese Dadao sword.

This example measures 73cms in the sheath, just under 72cms out with a thick heavy blade 51cms long and 5cms wide.
The pig skin scabbard is original to the sword. It shows a decorative leather throat and woven cord suspension strap.
The hilt is an outstanding display of knot work showing a warm dark age patina.
The lobed guard is of bronze and cupped in shape.
The blade is very finely crafted with good attention to weight, form and balance and is a powerful and fast sword in hand.
The blade is inlayed with seven copper plugs, has double fullers below the spine, an upward sweeping shape and a fine raised back edge that has a slight downward curve before sweeping up to the blades tip.

A very fine, unusual and complete Chinese Dadao.

Stock No..
s163

Chinese sword catcher
17th century

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From my personal collection

Chinese sword catcher, 17th century.
A very unusual item from the diverse Chinese weapons arsenal.
This rare fighting weapon was used for both defence and offence and extremely capable of both.
This sword catcher measures 67cms overall. The pommel is a heavy multi faceted type. The grip is cloth bound and angled in such a way that the that the lower branch natually faces outwards for catching an opponents weapon. The lower branch is of a curved tapering hexagonal section that is wrapped and forged to the centre shaft.
The main centre shaft is is also on a tapering hexagonal section up to the point of the upper branches, from this point to the tip, it is a square tapering section.
The upper outer branches and cross bar are forged as one piece. This piece has an open square central hole that sits over the main shaft and it rests 16cms from the tip. It is here that the cross piece is heat pressed to the main shaft and main shaft is chiseled either side and along with a small iron pin secure it as a strong solid trident style tip.
An extremely rare and early Chinese fighting weapon.

Stock No..
s009

Hudiedao
Massive and heavy examples

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A very fine and expertly decorated Vietnamese Guom.

This extremely nice example measures just over 92cms in the scabbard, 83cms out with a blade length of 64cms.
This sabre is both single or two handed, is solid and free from any movement in the guard as is common on these swords.
The exotic mother of pearl inlay on the rosewood scabbard is some of the finest I have seen. The silver work is very good condition and in bright polish, however the tonkou to the base of the blade is now missing.
The dark fullered blade is untouched except for a light coating of oil.
The guard is silver over copper with a decorative silver grip collar and a deeply repousse pommel in the form of a lion's head.
The grip is solid ivory with a lightly carved spine.

An exceptional Vietnamese sword in outstanding condition, being the near twin of stock number s467 currently shown in the Sold page.

Stock No..
s419

Chinese halberd
Tiger fork China
19th century polearm head

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A fine and rare Chinese polearm/Trident head referred to as a Tiger fork.
This rare example of unusual form remains in very good condition.
The length from tip to tip is just under 69cms long and across the fork is 43cms long.
The central shaft is a socket section of 35cms that leads to a four sided central spike.
The sides of the trident show very nice distal taper and an unusual defined inward curve.
The entire surface is covered with a very pleasing all over stable brown patina.
A rare and unusual type of very nice form and weight.

Stock No..
s340

Chinese swords
Broad fighting knives
Hudiedao

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Hudiedao, a very fine pair of Chinese fighting swords.
This very fine pair measure 55.5cms overall with long blades 8mm thick and 65mm wide at the base.
These examples carry thick bronze knuckle guards and quillons and luxury quality carved grip slabs.
The hatchet tip type blades are in as found condition and would greatly improve with a polish and etch that will reveal very nice forging patterns on the steel surfaces.
The swords are weighted very well and play wonderfully in the hand.
A very fine pair of Hudiedao.

Stock No..
s432

Chinese fighting swords
Guardless Hudiedao

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From my personal collection.

A nice large set of seldom seen guardless Hudiedao.
Measuring 49cms long with blades 65mm wide, these Chinese fighting knives play very well in the hand.
The hilts are constructed with carved timber grips with key relief borders, brass collars either end with thick copper bronze faceted guards and large faceted pommels.
The blades show nice pattern welded surfaces, remain sharp with full points. An intesting aspect about these guardless varieties is whilst they are excellent swords, they can in an instant be reversed in the hand and used in the manner of iron rods with the back edge to subdue an opponent without leathal cuts.

A nice seldom seen pair of fighting sword/knives.

Stock No..
s457

Chinese swords
Hudiedao
Thick blades narrow profile

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A very good long pair of Hudiedao in need of just a little TLC.
These wonderful old fighting swords each measure just under 61cms long with blades 49cms long and 14mm thick at the base.
The hilts are well carved rose wood showing floral centres and key releif borders. The ends are bound with brass collars. The fine strong brass guard with narrow extended quillons offer good maneuverability and thumb control when used.
The thick blades require a light polish to remove the brown patina and remains of what appears to be silver paint. If polished, these will no doubt as all other pairs I have owned, display very good pattern welded surfaces, only adding the their already attractive form.
A very good pair that would grade up easily.

Stock No..
s427

All iron Chinese fighting knife

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A nice original untouched all iron Chinese fighting knife.
Of classic form, this knife is 29cms long with a blade of 18cms.
The blade shows numerous nicks to the cutting edge but would grade up well with minimal effort should you desire.
The guard is a small octagonal iron tsuba like fitting, the grip is cord bound timber and the pommel is a heavy faceted iron type.
A rare form fighting knife.

Stock No..
s492

Laraw
very rare sword
Taiwan

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A very rare native Taiwan sword, Laraw.
This sword is from the Atayal (Tayal/Dayan) ethnic group in the northern Taiwanese mountains. It was used for survival, fighting and headhunting.
In the hand this is a very well balanced and effective fighting sword.
This very rare sword remains in very good condition and retains its original open type scabbard.
Overall in the scabbard it is just under 72cms, out it is just under 63cms.
The entire sword is of a heavy robust forged iron construction with the hilt being of socket form.
The scabbard is old painted timber and the front is fine steel wire. The patina to the timber within the scabbard is very old and pleasing to the eye. There is one stable age crack to the rear that has not reached the edges of the timber.
A very rare sword with a beautiful untouched age patina.

Stock No..
s032

Chinese Jian
early QianLong era
Shuang Jian
very rare

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A release from my personal collections.

A wonderfully detailed and very rare near complete example of an 18th century Shuang(double) Jian.
Overall length within the scabbard, these swords measure 89cms long.
Individually out of the scabbard they measure 84cms long.
The blades are 66 cm long, of a triangular cross section, being 8 mm thick at the forte with distal taper to the tip.
Both blades are razor sharp and show Chinese symbolism in 5 places along the blades on the outer sides only in copper and silver. The inlay appears to be that of 4 halberds in a vase, a flaming pearl, seven star constellations and others.
The grip wrap is very interesting being of a very fine briaded leather that remains in very healthy condition.
The scabbard remains in fair condition for its age and has lost an upper suspension fitting. All scabbard fittings are of thick brass/bronze construction and are very detailed. The two collars behind the guards show a Dragon in clouds wrapping itself around both fittings. The scabbard throat fitting also shows a Dragon and a flaming pearl wrapped around it.
A very rare and seldom seen pair of Jian.

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..
s499

Chinese sword
Officers sword in Prussian style
M1889 with Dragon guard

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A very fine Dragon sword form the Boxer Rebellion era.
This example of the Prussian 1889 model is just over 101cms in the scabbard, just over 98cms out with a blade length of just under 83cms.
These very rare swords have a Chinese dragon on the guard rather than a German eagle or state emblem that is normally seen.
It has been recorded that German eye witnesses to the Boxer Rebellion report finding such swords in Chinese positions at Taku and in Chinese arsenals. Refer to the web based Dragon Article- "China-Waffen" at Traditionsverband for further documentation and images of these sword used within Chinese regiments of the Boxer Rebellion.
The hilt retains all original and undamaged shark skin that is bound in silver wire being another unusual facet.
The spine of the blade is thick and the blade is full in profile.
A wonderful sword in outstanding condition right down to the thick original leather spacer at the forte.
The sword is in as found condition, still retaining evidence of the previous owners polish to the brass that will be left for the new custodian to attend to if they wish to.
A very rare sword, seldom seen in the market place.

Stock No..
s501

Jian
turtle shell veneer scabbard
very good example

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A very fine 19th century short Jian.
This example measures just under 57cms sheathed, 55cms out with a blade approx 40cms long.
This sword has been very well kept and cleaned with all surfaces of the fittings and blade in full polish.
The fittings are in brass and display bats and symbols of longevity. The scabbard covering is a turtle shell veneer over yellow painted timber.
The ribbed hilt is a boulbous shape with one minor loss to a rib.
The blade shows very fine laminated surfaces running the length of the blade.
Overall a very fine example.

Stock No..
s726

Chinese sword
Very rare type

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A rarely seen Chinese sabre.

This Chinese sword is just under 85cms long with a blade length just under 70cms.
From the mid to late 19th century, this facted blade sabre is of a type not commonly seen.
The hilt comprises of two piece brass pommel, one piece timber grip pierced for a lanyard, a brass collar and a brass 'tsuda' like disk guard.
The blade profile drops forward and gently curves upwards to a hatchet tip.
To both sides of the forte are old chiseled Chinese characters not yet translated.
The blade has a couple of knocks near the tip as expected with use and age.

A good solid old Chinese fighting sword of unusual form.

Stock No..
s061

Extremelly rare pair of Chinese fighting knives

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Form my personal collection.

An extremely rare pair of Chinese fighting knives.
In all likeliness this fabulous pair of knives are totally unique in manufacture.
Paired weapons of this nature are often associated with the martial arts of Ba Gua Zhang and could very well be a pair owned by an early 19th century master.
This particular pair have substantial age to them, are very well constructed and have a clear bell ring to them when struck. They would most likely date from the first half of the 19th century when Chinese fighting edged weapons were in their hey day, prior to the introduction of modern firearms such as the colt six shooter.
This superb pair each measure 48cms across and 30cms deep from the cloth bound handle to the piercing tips. The shape is that of the Turtle or Tortoise, an important symbol in Chinese history.
These pieces are very clearly forged and forge welded, they exhibit very nice distal taper to all surfaces, still carry a razor sharp edge and all points are strong piecing points designed with only one thing in mind.
Very fast and comfortable in the hand and offer amazing offensive and defensive capabilities.

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..
s214

Vietnamese sword,
long handled Dadao

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A nice old Dadao with original hilt wrappings, most likely Vietnam in origin.
This nice old fighter measures 86cms from tip to tip, the ring pommel hilt measures 41cms and the blade a little over 45cms.
With the hilt and blade being an almost 50/50 split, the long hilt enables great control over the blade. The woven red fabric bindings to the hilt appear to be original. They show age wear but remain in very healthy condition.
The guard is a small and simple cast bronze block.
The upward sweeping blade also remains in good condition.
Overall a nice original untouched example of good proportions.
From my personal Collection.

Stock No..
s468

Vietnamese sword
very fine Guom
Stunning inlay

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A very fine and expertly decorated Vietnamese Guom.

This extremely nice example measures just over 92cms in the scabbard, 83cms out with a blade length of 64cms.
This sabre is both single or two handed, is solid and free from any movement in the guard as is common on these swords.
The exotic mother of pearl inlay on the rosewood scabbard is some of the finest I have seen. The silver work is very good condition and in bright polish, however the tonkou to the base of the blade is now missing.
The dark fullered blade is untouched except for a light coating of oil.
The guard is silver over copper with a decorative silver grip collar and a deeply repousse pommel in the form of a lion's head.
The grip is solid ivory with a lightly carved spine