Stock No..
s1118

African quiver and arrows
West Africa, Sudan

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An African quiver and arrows.

This simple leather quiver and arrows appears to be from the West African regions of the Sudan.
The quiver is 74cms long. It is capped and slung with leathers too.
The arrows have barbed heads and are 65 & 61cms long.

A good example of an African quiver and representative types of arrows common to the region.

Stock No..
s012

Hudiedao
unusual iron guards
Early fighting swords

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From my personal collection.

A very rare pair of Hudiedao with forged iron guards.

Overall 57cms long with blades just under 46cms long and 15mm thick at the base.
The guards are forged welded and show clear laminations to all surfaces. The timber slab grips are large and comfortable with incised geometric designs to the outer surfaces. the shape and position of the guards do allow for easy thumb applications to reverse the position of the blade to protect the forearm.
The blades although currently in an uncleaned state show very clear and controlled pattern welding.

Would grade up well with a professional polish if desired.

Stock No..
s1186

Sikin Panjang
Fine Damascus blade
Sumatran sword

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A fine example of a Sumatran Sikin Panjang.

This sword measures 70cms long overall and is without a scabbard.
The blade measures 54cms to the stem ring and 56cms including the stem ring. The base of the blade is 9mm thick at the stem ring.
The blade surfaces show a very fine pattern welded surface with clear contracting "Damascus" patterns.
The hilt is carved horn that remains in good condition throughout. There is an age crack that shows to be filled with native resins of the same type used to secure these blades in to the hilt. There is also a very small loss to the hilt shown in the images.

A good example of the type with a quality blade.

Stock No..
s1220

A rare Navaja
Albacete, 59cms open

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A fine example of a rare 19th century Albacete Navaja.

Open this large folding knife measures 59cms long. Closed it measures 31cms long.
The handle is of a thin cross section. It is constructed with pierced brass and bone panels riveted to thin steel inner liners. The bone panels have beneath them mirror like pastes that maybe polished steel or foil.
The long slender blade is deeply engraved to both sides in traditional Albacete style and filled with a red enamel. Within the bordered cartouche are Spanish mottos of honour and defense and what appears to be a makers name and "Albacete".
There are, as seen in the photos, a couple of edge nicks from use.

A fine example of a rare Spanish Navaja.

Stock No..
s1087

Taiaha
Maori staff
A fine old example

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A fine early Maori Taiaha Chieftan staff.

This fine example measures 150cms long overall.
The head is 13cms long and the pointed spade base 4cms wide.
The entire staff displays a warm pleasing age patina with a few small blemishes to the base.
The upoko and arero(head and tongue) show fine carvings and remain in very good condition.
The eye sockets have long lost the paua inlay.

A fine & rare 19th century fighting staff of the New Zealand Maori.

Stock No..
s085

Sosun Patta
A stunning 18th century sword
Indian fighting sword
An exceptional blade
A very rare early example

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A fine and high quality bronze hilted Sosun Patta that remains in outstanding condition.

Sosun Patta, also written as Sosun Pattah, Sousson Pata.
The bronze hilt has a large Makara head pommel, similar Makara headed quillon ends and the knuckle guard also ends in a Makara head. Although rubbed with age, there is still evidence in a number of places showing quality engraving on this hilt, one can only imagine how fine this hilt would have looked in it's heyday.
Overall the sword is 88cms from tip to tip with a 72cm blade of outstanding form and quality.
The stunning pattern welded blade has a long forte that leads into a triple fullering arrangement that terminates in stylised parrot heads.
There is remnants of gold sitting within the Devanagari script beyond the forte and also within some scrolling near the "parrot" heads of the fullers.
A deep "V" fuller runs the length of the spine until it reaches the false edge approx 20cms from the tip. Found in this "V" fuller is a long row of fine chevrons.

A very rare Hindu Sosun Patta from the mid 18th century and an exceptionally well balanced and razor sharp fighting sword.

Stock No..
s215

Dagestan Shashka
hallmarked silver fittings
A very fine and rare sabre
circa 1900-1910

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A release from my personal collection

A lovely hallmarked Dagestan Shashka, circa 1900-1910.

A very attractive Dagestan Shashka with hallmarked silver hilt and suspension rings and signature to the back of the scabbard throat.
Overall in the scabbard this lovely sword measures 105cms, out it is just over 95cms with an 80cm blade.
The silver, niello and gold washed fittings remain in very good condition with light wear visible to the hilt.
The blade appears to be of Armenian manufacture, is 4cms wide and both extremely strong and flexible as a true Shashka should be. It has two broad fullers that end approx 11cms from the tip. There is a s very small area of very light pitting to the tip of the blade.

A very fine high quality Shashka exhibiting the stunning Kubachi work Dagestan Shashka are famous for.

Stock No..
s041

A fine fighting sword
Loas Burma Dha
Heavy Japanese quality blade

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This fine and heavy fighting sword appears to be from the Southern Laos border regions.

The sword is without a scabbard. It measures 85cms long and has a blade length of 59.5cms long.
The large hilt is a solid bamboo type that is fitted with fine Samrit alloy that shows a golden hue.
The blade is an exceptional type, akin in quality to those seen on fine Japanese swords.
It has considerable weight for swords of this type and carries a razor sharp edge and the rare lotus bud tip.

A fine fighting sword of a quality seldom seen.

Stock No..
s1229

A very fine and rare Daab
Ivory and silver
Thai / Laos sword
of rank and status
Stunning carved hilt
Rare blade type

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This complete, fine and rare Thailand/Laos Daab will not disappoint.

In the scabbard this 19th century sword measures just under 95cms long.
Out of the scabbard it is 85cms long with a blade length of 49cms.
The hilt is ivory and silver and remains in excellent condition throughout. The carvings to the ivory grip are expertly crafted in very deep relief. The carved scene is of both human and human bodies with demon like faces climbing through floral vine like motifs. To the base of the right side is what appears to be a crouching dog.
The blade is of a rare type with a lotus bud tip and a raised medial ridge running along the entire length of the spine right through to the tip.
The scabbard appears to be teak dressed in silver fittings, capped at each end and to the middle, three thin silver straps and three bowtie shaped straps.

A very fine and rare example of a Thailand Daab of rank and status that is expertly constructed and by design, most likely from the Thai Loas borders.

Stock No..
s1044

A very fine Italian dagger
18th century Punal

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A very fine Italian dagger, armour piercing tip.

This very fine example of the type measures just over 27cms long.
The stout blade measures 17cms long excluding the bolster.
The tapering octagonal fluted grip is made from stacked horn of alternating contrasting colours and very fine thin metal bands. The grip ends in a brass collar at the cut steel bolster and the tang is peened in a broad decorative manner over a chiseled brass washer.
The blades forte is decorated with a wreath to both sides than encircles a chiseled and pierced disc.
The blade tapers forth from the forte with broad beveled cutting edges and a single broad fuller through the middle. Both fullers are decorated with floral motifs to the centre.

A very fine example of a seldom seen type of European dagger.

Stock No..
s1059

A good Jian
Chinese sword
Unusual symbol varient

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A good Chinese Jian with an unusual symbolic marking to the guard that appears to read, double joy.

This example measures 58cms long in the scabbard. Out of the scabbard it measures 56cms long with a blade length of 42cms.
The blade is a stout and well forged type with clear folded steel, laminated surfaces.
The hilt is brass fittings decorated with bats, longevity symbols and what appears to be a double joy character. The grip is a single piece of timber. It has a bulbous waist and fluted surface.
The scabbard is turtle shell veneer over a painted timber surface. It is adorned with 5 brass fittings that each display longevity symbols and bats, small loss to the lower portions of the veneer.

A good and unusual example of the type.

Stock No..
s1221

A good rare Chinese sword
Ox tail sabre
Niuweidao with round pommel
Prayer script on grip

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A very good Chinese sabre, late 19th century.

This very well preserved example measures just under 98cms in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it is just under 92cms long and carries a polished 74cm blade.
The string bound grip covers a very fine piece of mulberry paper on which Chinese characters are seen, most likely being a prayer or votive phrase. It is capped in polished brass fittings and is separated from the blade by an egg shaped steel cup guard.
The blade is also polished. It shows good distal taper to the cutting edge and the tip when viewed looking down the spine. There are 3 fullers to each side, sitting just below the spine.
The scabbard is a wire bound and lacquered type with decorative brass fittings to each end and brass suspension fittings.

A most interesting variant with a domed pommel and unique grip and prayer.

Stock No..
s1111

A rare Sumatran Pedang
Damascus blade
Rare form

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A rare Sumatran Pedang with an unusual Damascus blade.

This seldom seen sword measures 59.5cms long. The blade length is just over 45cms long.
The hilt is in excellent condition. It is a dark solid horn type made from buffalo horn.
The blade is a broad heavy type with a straight forward curving cutting edge and sharpened cutting edge. It shows good distal taper from the spine to the cutting edge and the hilt to the tip.
The surfaces are finely pattern welded with a narrow fuller running along under the spine. The forte is carved and also carries a Keris like Belalai Gajah which is unusual to find.

A good rare Sumatran sword in fine condition throughout.

Stock No..
s1227

A Chinese military Dadao
A rare Chinese sword
very rare blade type

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A very good example of a Chinese Military Dadao from the Republican/Warlord period.

This heavy fighting sword measures just under 78cms in its regulation leather scabbard. Out of of the scabbard it is 76.5cms long with a blade length of 54.5cms long.
The two handed hilt is bound with faded blue string to the grip and a brass pommel, collar and Tsuba like guard.
The blade is a broad heavy type, typical of the Dadao form. There are Characters to the left face of the blade and double fuller to each side under the spine. The tip of this type of Dadao is a known type that differs considerably from typical blade types in that the hatchet tip is serrated, which enables a deep penetrating thrust cut.
The brown leather regulation scabbard is in good condition throughout with only the typical broken buckle straps.

A very good and rare Chinese fighting sword.

Stock No..
s1211

A fine and rare shield
Vietnamese border regions
Montagnard

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A fine and rare Vietnamese shield

This rare example measures 57cms across. When sitting on its handles in a "bowl" like fashion it stands approx 12cms tall.
This rare shield from the Montagnard highland mountains of Vietnam/Laos.
The shield is made of timber which is reinforced with rattan along the edge and the surfaces lacquered black, with decoration to the front and rear in silver foil.
The rear arm rings and supports are timber and rattan that are secured in place with copper iwre pins and wrapping.
This shield is likely a ceremonial dance shield as it is usually seen being danced at the large water buffalo sacrifice rituals.

A very fine and rare example of a shield found in the minority tribes of the Montagnard regions.

Stock No..
s1206

A rare Chinese halberd head
19th century Yanyuedao
Gwandao polearm
Heavy fighting type

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A fine original Yanyuedao halberd or pole arm head.

This 19th century halberd head known correctly as a Yanyuedao measures 79cms long including the tang.
The blade length is 51cms long and is just under 5.5cms across at the base and 7.5cms at the widest point.
It shows good distal taper to the cutting edge and to the tip along the spine.
There is a 19cms long curved back edge that has a small hole at the back of the yelman, usually used for suspending a small tassel.

A very good fighting example that would grade up very well to reveal a fine pattern welded blade surface and for the martial practitioner, a fine fighting blade that could be remounted if desired.

Stock No..
s1208

A good Chinese spearhead
Large heavy Pole Arm
Chinese Halberd

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A good, large and heavy 19th century Chinese spear head.

This example measures 84cms long. The cutting edge is approx 37cms long.
The thick forged spatula shaped blade is of a fine forged construction and has a clear bell ring when struck. It sits atop of a faceted integral collar which joins it to the thick walled tapering socket.
It is in as found condition with darkened surfaces and a very slight peppering to the blade surfaces which would polish out to reveal a find pattern welded surface beneath.

A good rare example of a large Chinese pole arm head of spear form.

Stock No..
s1157

A rare Bedouin sabre
Early trade blade

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A rare and seldom seen 19th century Bedouin sabre, the traditional sword of the Bedouin tribes that live in the Sinai Peninsula, in Israel and in Jordan.

The Bedouin sword smiths used every available blade for their swords and this is no exception. The blade appears to be a locally forged, early 19th century trade blade, well marked and well worn from age and use.
The overall length is 91cms and the blade length is 79cms.
The horn grips are riveted to the swords tang with seven rivets.

A seldom seen sword with age wear, bumps and bruises.

Stock No..
s1158

A rare Bedouin sabre
European pipe back blade

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A rare and seldom seen 19th century Bedouin sabre, the traditional sword of the Bedouin tribes that live in the Sinai Peninsula, in Israel and in Jordan.

The Bedouin sword smiths used every available blade for their swords and this is no exception. The blade in this sabre is a 19th century European pipe back type worn from age and use.
The overall length is 87cms and the blade length is 74.5cms.
The timber grips are riveted to the swords tang and covered in brass sheeting and tacks.

A seldom seen sword with age wear, bumps and bruises.

Stock No..
s1175

A good rare Indian sword
18th century or earlier
Hindu Patissa
Khanda with early blade type

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A good example of a rare 18th century Khanda.

This early all steel Indian fighting sword measures 92.5cms long and has a blade length of 81cms.
The hilt is of typical form for the type which has two spiked outer quillons and a long central langet which is riveted in three places. The surface of this hilt still shows in places, remains of its original red lacquer.
The blade shape is that of earlier swords as shown and discussed in Robert Elgood's "Hindu Arms and Ritual". On page 81, figue 8.6 (middle sword), the text points to this blade type being earlier than the 18th century, along with a similar blade type, seen on page 82, figure 8.10.
The blade construction is of an elliptical cross section that thins out towards the widening tip and throughout the entire length there are slight hollow forged fullers either side of a medial ridge running from the base through to the tip.

A good and rare fighting sword from the 18th century or earlier.

Stock No..
s1191

1908 British cavalry sword
very fine condition
Wilkinson WSC made

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A very fine complete example of a 1908 pattern cavalry sword for Indian service, Wilkinson Pall Mall made.

In the scabbard, this fine sword measures 112cms long.
Out of the scabbard it is just under 106cms long with a blade length of 88cms.
The pressed steel basket is pierced towards the pommel for a sword know and stamped to the front with a Military Broad arrow over WSC (Wilkinson Sword Company), a royal crown and other proof marks as seen in the images provided.
The grip is a checkered special plastic type in perfect condition.
The steel scabbard is also in perfect condition with no markings. The blade is in near mint condition. It carried the Wilkinson sword Pall Mall address, crossed swords, broad arrow and many proof marks to both sides.

An outstanding example of the type and will not disappoint.

Stock No..
s1189

George V Officers sword
A good complete example

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A good example of a George V Officers sword.

This George V Officers Dress Sword measures 99cms long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it is 98cms long with a blade length of 82.5cm.
The grip is a wire bound ray skin wire bound type. The guard is a pierced and foliate engraved pressed steel basket.
The blade is a well marked, frost etched type displaying 'G.R V' cypher and makers details, being C Boyton & Sons Clerkenwell.
Proof stamps to the reverse.
It is complete with its leather bound scabbard

A good example of a WWI period British military sword.

Stock No..
s1190

Infantry Officers sword
1897 Pattern
Wilkinson sword
Pall Mall address

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A good example of a 1897 pat. Henry Wilkinson, Infantry Officers sword.

This Victorian Infantry Officers sword measures 100cms long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it is 97cms long with a blade length of 82cms long.
The etched and proofed Wilkinson blade remains in excellent condition throughout with finely detailed etching to its surfaces and a Pall Mall London address to the forte.
The ray skin and silver bullion wire bound grip also remain in excellent condition.
The pressed steel basket guard is pierced and foliate engraved which incorporates the royal VR cypher.
Complete with leather field service scabbard

A very good example of a Henry Wilkinson 1897 pat. sword.

Stock No..
s773

Rare Presentation sword
German m1852 pattern
Hannov Train Bataillon no10
Hannoverischen Hanoverian sabre

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A fine and rare little known train Bataillon sabre, Hannov number 10.

This sabre is just under 99cms in the steel scabbard.
Out it is 94cms long with an 81cms blade.
The standard m1852 basket hilt is in very good condition. It retains the original leather finger loop and all of the shark skin binding. The felt spacer between the hilt and blade is also present.
The blade is in excellent condition throughout and remains in original bright polish. The spine and both faces of the blade display detailed floral wreaths, an eagle holding a shield, a breast plate with lances and pennons, a Pickelhaube, trumpet and sword and also a horse head.
The scabbard is free from dents or losses but appears to have been retouched in black at some stage of its life.

A fine and rare Hannoverischen, Hanoverian, officers presentation sword in excellent condition throughout.

Stock No..
s971

A very rare Mangbetu dagger
Ivory hilted African knife
Democratic Republic of the Congo

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A very fine and old ivory hilted African Dagger from the Congo.

This rare dagger is referred to by Zirngibl as battle daggers.
This example measures 30cms long in the sheath, just over 26cms out of the sheath and has a fine blade 19cms long and 5cms wide.
The Elephant ivory hilt shows a very fine worn and warm glossy patina to is surfaces and clear Lines of Retzius (engine turning line) to the pommel.
The blade is expertly formed, hollow forged and has fine cutting edges.
The dagger comes with a old fitted, tooled leather sheath.

A very fine and rare African dagger from the Mangbetu people of the Congo.

Stock No..
s1109

A very fine Burmese Dha
Burmese dagger
Rare pierced ivory hilt type
An exceptional blade type
Rare slant pommel &
oval hilt cross section

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A very fine and rare Burmese dagger with a carved and pierced ivory hilt.

In the sheath, this dagger measures 31cms long. Out of the sheath it is 30cms long with a blade length of 18cms.
The carved ivory hilt is of an unusual oval cross section that tapers to the silver collar. The carving shows a figure or deity amidst foliage, appearing to be pulling him or herself through these tendrils.
The simple collar is silver and of traditional Burmese manufacture with beaded and twisted wire edges.
The blade is an exception example. There is a large central fuller to both sides that is surrounded by a thinner one to the edges of this fuller. Above and forward to the tip and another broader fuller.
To the forte and spine are applied gold and copper vines and flowers.
The blade is forward curving with a re-curve tip and remains razor sharp.
The sheath is a simple but well made bamboo type that is bound with 16 rattan ties.

A very fine and rare dagger with a very pleasing warm patina to all surfaces. The minor loss to the front of the ivory vines does not detract from the overall presence of this dagger.

Stock No..
s931

A fine and rare Sword
16th/17th century India
Hindu Khanda / Pattissa
large & heavy, rare hilt type

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A large, rare and early Hindu Pattissa.

The overall length of this broadsword is just under 98cms long. The blade is approx 85cms.
The hilt, being of a known early form, shows four sharp blade catching points to the top of the guard with long integral langets supporting the lower 22cms of the blade.
The grip is covered in a leather wrapping that displays a dark and rich patina.
The shallow cup pommel is decorated in geometric motifs and the pommel rises in to a bulb shaped finial.
The blade is a broad type with a raised medial ridge and hollow forged to the cutting edges.
It is approx 4cms wide at the base and over 6cms wide at the tip.
The entire steel surface is covered in a a very old age patina with only a very minor area of pitting at the tip of the blade.
The current stable dry patina is likely from an early form of preserving that has helped this 3-4 hundred year old sword survive in the fine condition it has.

An example of this type of sword is similar to that seen in Robert Elgood's, "Hindu arms and Ritual", being figure 8.12 a Khanda with a watered steel blade, British Museum. No 09.1924.11-11.57.

A very fine and rare sword that would grade up very well if desired.

Stock No..
s1034

A good African dagger
Sudanese arm dagger

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A good ivory pommel Sudanese arm dagger.

This African knife measures 27cms long in its sheath. Out of its sheath it measures 24.5cms long and has a blade length of 14.5cms.
The hilt is constructed from black timber and ivory. The body of the hilt is timber with concentric rings of ivory and timber form the pommel with the pommel being a large ivory disc capped with an ivory finial.
The blade is un-cleaned with very sharp edges and a full point.
The sheath is finely constructed from brown hide and lizard skin highlights. The thick woven armband is complete and intact.

A good well priced Sudanese dagger with an ivory disk pommel.

Stock No..
s1161

A good Somali dagger
Billao knife and belt

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A good complete example of a Somali dagger.

In the sheath, this example measures 41cms long.
Out of the sheath it is 35cms long with a blade length of 20cms.
The hilt is constructed from a finely polish black and blonde horn. It is finished with Aluminum and brass spacers and end caps.
The blade is sharp, has a full tip and very sharp edges. There is a raised medial ridge running through both sides of the blade with hollow forged areas of the blade leading to beveled cutting edges.

A good complete untouched Billao, most likely from the mid 20th century.

Stock No..
s1013

A fine rare Zanzibar Saif
Arabian Peninsula sabre
A fine fighting sword

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A fine and rare fighting sword from the Arabian Peninsula regions.

This fine, broad bladed and very well balanced sabre measures 96cms long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it measures 88.5cms long with a blade length of 70.5cms.
The large horn hilt with canted pommel is constructed and superbly carved from a single piece of dark horn. It is inlayed to both sides two seven pointed stars. The white metal collar that separated the elaborate guard and quillons is expertly recessed in to the horn grip.
The same quality workmanship is seen in the recess of the knuckle bow end and the pommel butt plate.
The elaborate guard, quillons and knuckle bow are a single integral unit that carry quality raised geometric designs to many surfaces.
The broad upswept blade is of a fine yet strong flexible blade, of the type preferred in the regions it is found. There is a single broad fuller running through the blade and it retains a very keen cutting edge.
The sabre is complete with its original scabbard timbers and metal fittings. The loop to the suspension fitting carries the same raised designs seen on the guard and knuckle bow.

A fine, rare and complete sabre from the Zanzibar and Arabian Peninsula regions and one of the better balanced fighting swords of the regions.

Stock No..
s1132

A fine African Seme
complete with belt
Massai warriors sword

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A fine large early Massai Seme.

This African sword measures 96.5cms long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it measures 81.5cms long and carries a 67cms long blade.
The hilt is stitched hide over a string inner that likely covers a timber core.
The blade is of a thick flat hexagonal cross section at the hilt and it broadens in to a wide hollow forged double edged sword with a strong thickened tip and a pronounced medial ridge.
The scabbard is leather over a timber inner, stitched to the rear and with string work under leather designs to the front. Attached to the scabbard is its original broad scarified leather belt.

A fine and rare example displaying a pleasant patina throughout.

Stock No..
s878

Iraqi Marsh Jambiya
Horn hilted Khanjar

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A good Iraqi Jambiya

This Jambiya is 38cms long with a blade length of 23cms measured in a straight line.
The hilt is a large well carved horn type and it remains in very good condition.
The deeply curved blade has a pronounced medial ridge to both sides and a full needle point.
The sheath is worn tooled leather over timber with loss off the finial.

A good well priced Jambiya with minor condition issues as seen in the images provided.

Stock No..
s1116

A fine rare shield
West Africa, Sudan

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A fine well preserved West African shield.

This shield stands 113cms tall and is 42cms across.
It is constructed from dried hide and is supported by a central timber support.
The edges are rolled to add strength to the shape. The central support is somewhat molded in to the hide and secured in 10 places. There is a nipple like protrusion to the centre of the shield leaving room behind the shield for a hand to grip the support.
The entire shield shows a pleasing age patina to all surfaces of the hide and timber.

A fine example of the type.

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Stock No..
s1078

A rare Burmese sword
very heavy fighting type
Very rare blade type

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A good rare 19th century fighting sword from Burma.

This very heavy sword or Dha measures 82cms long overall.
The blade measures 60cms long with a 1.5cm thick spine.
The hilt is a timber core, likely being bamboo. To each end of the hilt are thick tapering iron end caps and a ray skin covered grip.
The gently curving blade is of an unusual form and very thick and heavy. The tip is of the type typically seen on the Mead and Nep knives of the regions. The spine has a central raised medial ridge running the entire length of the blade, right through to the very tip of the cutting edge.

A very good fighting sword of a very rare form.

Stock No..
s1070

A fine Somali Billao dagger
Ivory and silver hilt
a fine complete example
African knife

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A fine and complete Somali Billao dagger.

This Somali knife measures 42cms long in the sheath.
Out of the sheath it is 41cms long and has a blade length of 23cms.
The hilt is constructed from ivory. It has through the grip, two thin black horn sections separated by a pewter spacer. There is a brass bolster to the blade end and a silver faceted spire through which the tang is peened for a pommel.
The blade is a broad asymmetrical type with a raised medial ridge running the entire length of the blade.
The sheath is in exceptional condition throughout being of a stitched and decorated rawhide construction with a complete leather belt and buckle.

A very good example of the type with an ivory hilt that appears to be marine ivory.

Stock No..
s1194

A very fine Somali Dagger
Ivory hilted Billao
Complete with belt

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A very fine example of a Somali Billao dagger

This ivory hilted example measures 46cms long in the sheath.
Out of the sheath it measures just over 45cms long and has a blade length of 25cms.
The hilt is a finely selected ivory type with a large silver spire like pommel and a waist with stacked horn, brass and aluminum spacers.
The blade un-cleaned. There is a shallow hollow forged fullers to either side and defined beveled cutting edges.
The dagger is complete with it's original sheath and belt that remain in outstanding condition.

A very fine example of the type in a condition seldom seen.

Stock No..
s1143

A rare Chinese sword
Officers sword in Prussian style
M1889 with Dragon guard

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A very rare Thai darb, Status sword, boys or woman's guards.

This silver dressed sword measures just over 75cms long in the scabbard. Out of the scabbard the sword is just under 72cms long with a blade length of 39cms.
The long hilt is clad in silver sheet and thick silver grip rings. The bud shaped pommel is decorated and finished with a brass six petal flower secured with a copper pin.
The mid grip is decorated with what may be Naga scales and the collar flares towards the blade.
The blade is a very fine and thick fighting type and carries a very sharp edge.
The scabbard is silver sheet over timber and ends in what looks to be a latter brass end.

A very rare Thai sword, being a status piece for a wealthy boy or that of a Woman guard.

An attractive sword type very rarely seen or discussed.

Stock No..
s1090

Thai sword
very rare type
Woman guards or
Boy's status sword
fine blade

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A very rare Thai darb, Status sword, boys or woman's guards.

This silver dressed sword measures just over 75cms long in the scabbard. Out of the scabbard the sword is just under 72cms long with a blade length of 39cms.
The long hilt is clad in silver sheet and thick silver grip rings. The bud shaped pommel is decorated and finished with a brass six petal flower secured with a copper pin.
The mid grip is decorated with what may be Naga scales and the collar flares towards the blade.
The blade is a very fine and thick fighting type and carries a very sharp edge.
The scabbard is silver sheet over timber and ends in what looks to be a latter brass end.

A very rare Thai sword, being a status piece for a wealthy boy or that of a Woman guard.

An attractive sword type very rarely seen or discussed.

Stock No..
s794

Moro Barong sword
Good fighting example
Hollow forged blade
Original scabbard

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A very nice Moro Barong / Barung with unusual blade markings.

Sheathed, this Moro sword is 60cms long. Out of the sheath it is 58cms long with a 44cm blade.
The The hilt is made from a fine burl timber and has loss to the crown, likely a demure type was once present.
There is a long silver collar that is rattan bound at either end. The rattan binging is holding in place a twisted brass wire that now helps secure the blade to the hilt, likely to be a field repair due to battle damage causing the blade to come loose within its original resin solution.
Before re-assembly a coin has been sectioned out in the middle and now acts as a spacer between the blade and collar.
The blade is a thick hollow forged type with good distal taper, a keen edge and a full point. It has in the forte of each side a cresent or half moon marking, perhaps an indicator of a specific cutler or perhaps a mystical symbol. there is very light staining to the blade and a very small amount of localised fine pitting at the very tip.
The scabbard is present which is often lost. It is thick timber slabs hollowed and held together with thicd red coloured split bamboo and pinned at the tip. It has minor loss to the throat as seen in profile.

A very good fighting sword, complete with minor age issues as is expected.

Stock No..
s746

A very fine Indo-Persian
Double headed Axe
19th century Qajar

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A very good quality all steel Indo Persian double headed axe.

The axe is just under 70cms long and the blades are just under 19cms across. The axe is of very good robust quality and in very good condition.
The thick faceted steel shaft has three sections of chiseled spiral patterns sitting between four sections of octagonal faceting with chiseled ends.
To the end of the shaft is mounted a decorated double headed axe with distal taper.
The axe head, when struck with a finger nail carries a long resonating bell ring.

A very good quality Qajar period ceremonial axe in very good condition.

Stock No..
s917

A fine small German dagger
early to mid 20th century

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A fine small German dagger.

The length of this dagger sheathed is 25cms. Out it is 24cms with a blade length of 12.5cms.
The hilt appears to be polished ebonized timber. The pommel is fluted with the narrow mid grip slightly raised. The hilt is ends with a decorated brass collar and a simple steel guard.
The blade is in original bright polish. There is a feint makers stamp to one side with I cannot read. The blade is thick and single edged with a full point.
It retains a sheath which appears to be later.

A fine and interesting German dagger that i suspect is from the first half of the 20th century.

Stock No..
s854

Aboriginal digging stick
Stick club

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A nice fine early to mid 20th century Australian Aboriginal digging stick.

Quite a simple item by design, the stick is 65cms long.
The incised lines are found on approx 52cms of the stick.
There are a few very fine age cracks to the ends and the entire surface shows a nice dark age patina.

A fine old digging stick and a serviceable club if required.

Stock No..
s211

Patissa, an ultra rare example of an Indian sword from the late 16th century

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Indian sword, a release from my personal collections. This sword was photographed as it was found several years ago. During this time is has been kept oiled cleaned and has a finer appearance than these images shown. Further images to be uploaded in the coming weeks.

The sword is of South India, with hilt of early Indian khanda style , and the blade of the form known as pattisa.

This ultra rare example of an extremely high quality sword that remains in fantstic contion for its age of approx 400-500 years old.
The Khanda hilt of this wonderful sword reflects Bidri type decorative motif enhanced with goldwork still remaining in many places and the blade clearly shows, although rubbed in places, an all over gold hue beneath the patina indicating gilding or a gold wash to the robust fighting blade. A very small amount can be seen on the hilt too.
A great importance must have been placed on this sword to be decorated as it has and it would not be hard to imagine this was intended for royal personage or ancestry or someone of high standing.
A very important sword from a period where weapons of this age are seldom seen let alone one exhibiting signs of this quality.

Overall the sword is 107cms long with a blade of 96cms. The hilt, from the dome pommel to the tip of the central bolster on the blade, measures 37cms long. The blade at the forte measures 40mmwide, narrowing to 35mm where the blade then widens to the spatulate tip that measures 56mm at the widest point.
The blade exhibits the most wonderful fullering work. Two deep fullers run from the forte towards the spatulate tip where they end and transform in to four deeply cut fullers that follow through to the tip. There is a single raised central ridge that runs through to the tip and divides these fullers. It should also be noted that where the two fullers meet the four they raise to meet together creating a thicker point in the blade twice as thick as the already thick fighting blade.
Another point of interest are the ridges of the four fullers. Where the central ridges in the spatulate tip meet the blades long central ridge, one ridge remains at the height of the main central ridge whilst the other for only 20-30mm remains lower than the central ridge at this point of meeting only, the same can be said for both sides. This is a most interesting and unusual intentional design aspect.
Despite the thickness of the blade there is good flex as would be expected with a great quality blade and under flex, it springs quickly back to place. It should be noted that this blade is free of pitting with the exception of a very tiny section of the utmost tip on the cutting edge. The lack of pitting on this blade can attributed to both the gold to the blade a dry stable storage point prior to my aquisition. The blade does however wear an all over even dark patina.
The spatulate point clearly adds extra weight to enhance the momentum of the powerful blows which would certainly have been devastating delivered by a mounted warrior, along with the length of the blade and its strength enhanced by the profound fullering.

Although I know of no comparable examples with deep multiple fullered configuration in swords, smaller weapons from this period exhibiting similar fullering can be found in Robert Elgoods comprehensive work,"Hindu Arms and Ritual"

A very rare chance to own a sword type not know in any major Indian or European Museum.

Stock No..
s1174

A fine Manding knife
Large European blade

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A large African knife with European blade.

This very good example measures 56cms long in the sheath.
Out of the sheath 55cms long with a blade length of 41.5cms.
The leather work is typical of the Manding regions of Central Western Africa.
The hilt is bound, stitched and coloured in the same manner as the sheath, with the sheath showing tooled surfaces to both sides and brass tacks to one.
The large, broad cutlery style blade is in excellent condition. To the left face of the blade there is the makers name "Joseph Beal & Sons" with their early boars head trade mark beneath.

A splendid knife in fine condition throughout.

Stock No..
s1196

A good Fighting knife
Spanish Navaja
Seville, 19th century

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A good example of a large Spanish Navaja Fighting knife.

This Navaja measures 41cms long when open, 22cms long when folded.
The knife has a horn grip that is decorated with inlayed brass strips that have decorated surfaces and four inlayed brass circles to both sides. Each end is also capped in decorated brass panels.
The back spring is very strong and is file shaped and incised.
The blade is of a long leaf type, decorated to the left side with floral designs within a bordered panel and to the right is a Sevilla defense motto within a bordered panel.

A lethal 19th century fighting knife branded under the guise of defense.

Stock No..
s1081

A fine Seville Navaja
42cms open

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A fine Seville Navaja fighting knife.

Open this Navaja is 42.5cms long with a 19cm blade.
Closed the Navaja is 23.5cms long.
The handle is made from a very fine blonde horn grip that is inlayed with shaped brass panels to both sides. The ends are capped in finely detailed brass fittings with the non business end having a very finely crafted ball finial of a type rarely seen.
The blade is of a broad leaf shape. It's back edge is decorated with file work. To one side is floral motifs, the other a Spanish Motto loosely translated as saying, "If this Viper itches for you there is no remedy in the Pharmacy"

A fine Spanish fighting knife.

Stock No..
s1008

A good Navaja
Makers mark to blade
Seville Spain

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A good Seville Navaja of the non locking type.

This example measures just under 36cms long when open.
Closed it is 19cms long.
The grip is constructed from blonde horn and bronze end caps.
The sturdy leaf shaped blade is in good condition but remains un-cleaned.
To one side of the blade is a small crescent recess near the edge of the blade and the initials C.A below a sun burst.
The heel of the blade is unsharpened allowing for thumb pressure to be applied to this point.

A good example of the type with a makers mark to the blade.

Stock No..
s1084

A fine and unusual Navaja
Recurved blade
44cms open

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A fine slender Navaja, likely to be from Albacete Spain.

This Navaja measures 44cms when open and has a blade length of 20cms. Closed it is 24cms long.
Each side of the dark polished horn grips are inlayed with a curved decorative cenrtal brass panel and two rows of brass dots.
Each end of the grip is covered with finely decorated brass caps.
The slender blade has a long recurved tip and it remains in excellent condition.
The broad steel back spring is very tight and the ratchet is four teeth.

A fine fighting knife.

Stock No..
s1042

Shuang Jian
Very fine pair
Turtle shell veneer
Very rare examples

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A very fine set of Shuang Jian from the mid to late 19th century.

These fine swords measure 71.5cms long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard they are 64cms long with blades 50.5cms long.
The hilts are carved timber with high relief floral motifs and a central lucky coin motif on each. The pommel and guards are decorative brass that show longevity symbols to each that are surrounded with bats and clouds.
The blades are stiff. They each have a raised medial ridge to both sides and full tips. The surfaces to both each show a fine original finish, an aspect rarely seen today.
The scabbard is decorated in brass fittings with each of the five fittings sharing the same lucky motifs of bats and longevity seen on the hilts.
The body of the scabbard is timber that is covered in a turtle shell veneer. There is an internal central panel that separates the blades.

A very fine example of a type rarely seen.

Stock No..
s956

A very fine Italian Court sword
House of Savoy, silver cross
Mother of Pearl grips
complete Epee

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A fine and rare House of Savoy Italian court sword.

This fine epee or small sword measures 99cms long in the scabbard.
Out it is 96cms long with a blade length of 83cms.
The hilt is highly decorated gilt brass in a neo classical style showing a figural pommel, quatrefoil designs, lion mask and various wreath like designs. The oval "clam shell" guard carries the House of Savoy crest with the cross being a silver fitting.
The grips are mother of pearl with the front slab fluted and the rear plain, a possible later replacement.
The fine blade is double edged with a short single fuller to both sides and etched, frosted grey panels with floral designs to the lower third of the blade, very small blemishes.
The leather scabbard is free from breaks or loss.
The scabbard retains is upper and lower fittings with the upper fittings engraved with a maker's or proprietor's name.

A very fine Italian small sword from the House of Savoy.

Stock No..
s607

Bosnian bichaq
Sarajevo
Fine example

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A very nice and complete Bosnian Bicgaq / knife.

The Bichaq measures 36cms long in the sheath, just over 35cms out with a blade length of 22.5cms.
The hilt is a broad tapering type being 3cms wide across the ears and 2cms at the bolster. Each grip slab is well carved bone inset with brass dots, circles or varying sizes and within each large circle are clear Ottoman influenced small brass circles with each again inlayed with three black triangles pointing to the centre of the circle.
Between the grip slabs, the brass grip strap is decorated top and bottom with incised lines and between the ears are eleven raised brass ovals.
The bolster is also decorated with incised lines.
The blade is a broad type with an upswept needle tip with file work to the spine and does remain in very good condition.
The scabbard is brass covered that appears to have a gilt colouring to it. There are areas of loss to the sheeting but it remains strong and intact.

A very fine and complete Ottoman period Bosnian Bichaq.

Stock No..
s1063

A rare & unusual spear
A very fine spearhead
Congo?

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A fine quality spear of demure form, possibly Congo, Africa.

This spear measures just over 107cms long. The reed like shaft is bound with steel to one end in which sits a very fine and unusual double spear head.
The shaft is decorated with burnt recessed surfaces as seen in the photos provided.
The spear head measures just under 17cms including the iron shaft, with the blade like tips being 13cms long and 3cms across.

A fine and unusual form of an exact origin I am uncertain of.

Stock No..
s1064

A very rare African spear
Wire bound Iklwa
Carved base
Shona, Southern Africa

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A rare example of an Iklwa.

This status fighting spear measures just under 118cms long overall.
The spearhead is 35cms long with the blade being 30cms.
The top of the timber shaft is bound with plaited wire approx 9cms long.
The shaft shows a nice warm patina and gradually widens through to the carved and faceted bulbous base.
There are stable age splits to the base of the shaft as seen in the photos provided.

A very good example of a rare spear type.

For similar examples, see the 1890's publication by Muller, Hendrik P.N. & Joh. F. Snelleman, "Industrie des Cafres du sud-est de l' Afrique"

Stock No..
s1065

A good rare African spear
Shona regions
Status spear
Wire bound Iklwa

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A good example of an unusual Iklwa.

This status fighting spear measures 131cms long overall.
The spearhead is 30cms long with the blade being 25cms.
The spear head is secured to the timber shaft with plaited wire binding with a couple of small breaks and losses as seen in the photos provided.
The thick light timber shaft ends in a carved bulbous butt that appears to have black pigment on alternating faceted surfaces.

A good rare status fighting spear.

For similar examples, see the 1890's publication by Muller, Hendrik P.N. & Joh. F. Snelleman, "Industrie des Cafres du sud-est de l' Afrique"

Stock No..
s1066

A very good rare Iklwa
African spear, Shona
Wire bound
Status spear

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A rare example of a Chieftan/Status fighting spear.

This spear measures 126cms overall. The spearhead is 35cms long overall with the blade being 31cms long, 5.5cms wide and quite thick and heavy.
The head is secured within the timber shaft with 16cms of plaited wire binding, with small losses as seen on the images provided.
The shaft widens to a large carved and faceted bulbous butt that is 4.5cms across.
There is a single stable age crack at the base.

A fine example of a rare status fighting spear that displays a very pleasing patina throughout.

For similar examples, see the 1890's publication by Muller, Hendrik P.N. & Joh. F. Snelleman, "Industrie des Cafres du sud-est de l' Afrique"

Stock No..
s631

Sousson Pata, Sosun Pattah
A very rare Rajput sword

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A very large fine and heavy fighting sword.

This Sousson Patah, being one of the many known spelling variants of this sword type is 93cms in the scabbard, 91cms out with a blade length just over 79cms.
From the Rajasthan regions of India, this sword dates to circa 1800 and remains in very good condition for its age.
The hilt is an unusal variant has a nice fluted grip and a half guard to the knuckle side of the grip.
The hilt shows an all over dark brown age patina.
The blade is a broad heavy combat blade of fine quality.
As seen in the images, the pattern welded surfaces show a nice birdseye pattern throughout.
The blade is free from rust and pitting and edge chips.

A very nice and rare North Indian fighting sword.

Stock No..
s1061

A fine large Khyber knife
Afghanistan sword
Interesting complete Salawar

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A fine and large Khyber knife.

This Afghanistan sword measures 80cms long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it is 74cms long with a blade length of 61cms.
The hilt is of typical carved goat horn with faceted brass bolstered and grip strap.
The blade is a very fine type with a forward curving profile and slightly re-curved tip. The T-spine is very thick and the beveled cutting edge is very sharp.
The scabbard is felt over timber that has been decorated with brass fittings that display tribal motifs. A cloth wrap is attached to the upper part of the scabbard, likely to help with retaining the sword in a belt or sash.

A fine and unusual example of the type.

Stock No..
s591

Massive and rare
Pesh Kabz hybrid
Khyber knife
Afghanistan
Central Asia

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A Pesh Kabz of massive proportions from the North Western Indian frontiers.

This knife / sword is huge! I have in the images shown the hilt next to a 'normal' sized example to show just how massive this piece is.
Sheathed, this example is 64cms long. Out it is a fraction under 64cms. The thick T-spine blade is 49cms not including the bolster.
The bolster is 6cms tall, 2cms deep and 3.5cms wide.
The enormous grips are just under 12cms long and at the pommel, each are 5.5cms tall and 2cms thick.
The tang is 1cm thick to the top with distal taper through to the bottom. The to end is a faceted lobe in Indian style for a lanyard suspension.
The blade is well forged with chevron like patterns in the surfaces of the steel. It has a very sharp edge and a T'spine tapering to the tip.

A very large and heavy Pesh akin to the Khyber knives/Salawar of Afghanistan but with its own rare styling.

Stock No..
s1187

A fine Kaskara
African sword

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A fine complete example of a Sudanese Kaskara.

This sword measures 107cms long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard this sword measures 104cms long with a blade length of 91.5cms.
The entire sword is in excellent condition throughout with the exception of a small loss to one edge of the scabbard.
The leather covered grip and the finely woven knot show a fine patina and the blade sits firm within the grip.
The blade has triple fullers to each side with moon like stamps either side of the central fuller that face to the cutting edge.
The lower section of the blade remains unsharpened. The sharpened cutting edge starts just below the "Moon" stamps.
The tooled leather scabbard is carries aluminum throat and drag fittings and is in good solid condition with minor loss previously mentioned.

A fine example of the type.

Stock No..
s887

A fine a rare Timor sword
Rugi, Alor archipelago
horn hilt, whale bone panels
An exceptional blade

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A fine and rare fighting sword from the Timor Island regions.

Excluding the hair seen on the hilt, the overall length of this sword is 73cms. The blade length is 55cms.
The hilt is carved horn that shows a nice deep gloss age patina to the grip. The hilt retains bone panels, likely whale bone. The lower two panels are decorated in circle motifs.
The hair retained in the pommel is old and brittle but the timber dowel holding the hair in place appears to be newer than the hilt.
The blade is an exceptional type with forging patterns similar to that seen in the Sulawesi regions, perhaps found through trade or war.
The vine like pattern surfaces throughout the blade faces is a remarkable example of the craftsmanship seen throughout these regions.
The blade appears to be held in place by two timber wedges with friction holding it in place, similar to that of a Keris blade and hilt.

A very rare sword type with a very fine blade likely reserved for someone of status.

Stock No..
s1058

A very rare Indian sword
Massive blade, cobra head
Khanda hilt, serrated blade

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A very rare Khanda hilted sword with serrated edged and of Cobra form

This formidable example is 98cms long from end to end.
The blade is 82cms long, 4cms wide with a weighted tip 9cms wide.
The large Khanda hilt has a pierced knuckle bow and langet ends and a curved pommel spike. The grip is bound with layers of coated twine.
The serpentine blade is a very unusual form that resembles a hooded cobra and would have taken some time and expertise to complete.
the edges are serrated and a medial ridge runs from the base through to the tip with the exception of the wide hooded area that has been hollow forged.
In profile and in hand the sword has the overall forward curve and weight of a large Souson Pata or Kirach and is surprisingly well balanced.

A very rare type of Indian sword, likely from the late 18th century in good as found uncleaned condition.

Stock No..
s592

Long handled Kukri Hanshee
Rare old fighting Kukri
with Original sheath

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An original untouched and hard to find long handled Kukri.

This Kukri is just under 51cms long, carries a blade of 39cms and a handle, excluding the bolster, just under 23cms or in the old school, right on 5 inches.
The hilt is of traditional form and material being Rosewood.
The blade shows staining and scratches to the surface but is free from pitting or losses and would grade up very well with a polish.
This example has with it, its original brown velvet covered sheath. The sheat has losses but has a nice plain silver fitting to the throat area and offers great points of reference should a replacement sheath be wanted.

A very rare kukri.

Stock No..
s1051

A good Shona dagger
wire bound African knife

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A good dagger from the Shona tribes of South Eastern Africa.

This African dagger is 43cms long in the sheath.
Out it is 42.5cms long with a blade length of 29.5cms.
The dagger hilt and sheath are decorated with woven wire, something typically seen on more prestigious items of the regions. The wire work is now unfortunately suffering from wear and loss as seen in the images.
The timber and wire show a very dark age patina.
The blade tip is full and the edges sharp.

A good example of a prestigious knife.

Stock No..
s1142

A rare oversized Navaja
102cms open
Exhibition size Navaja
Possibly a rare fighting type
makers stamped

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A rare oversized Navaja.

This example measures 102cms long when opened and 53cms when folded.
The long handle is constructed from a large single piece of bull horn. Its surfaces are decorated with inlayed brass pins that form diamond patterns.
The ends of the grip are finished in rolled brass sheet that has been deeply decorated with geometric patterns and is of typical Albacete styling.
The large ratchet pivot point has 11 teeth and locks firmly in place.
Half way along the blade it is stamped just below the spine with "FF". The spine lightly file finished. The blade has a deep belly, long clipped tip and a full point.

A fine, rare and rugged example of an oversized Navaja that could have been used as a fighting knife as pictured in romantic images.

Stock No..
s713

Fine and rare Guom
Vietnamese sword sabre
Unusual example

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A very nice complete Vietnamese sabre, Guom.

This Guom measures just under 92cms long in the scabbard.
Out it is 83cms with a very nice blade just under 67cms long.
This sabre 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 extremely fine with no loss.
The fittings are a very unusual brass work, uncleaned but likely a fine brass alloy for which the South East Asian countries are known for.
The multi fullered blade is untouched except for a light coating of oil and remains in very good condition.
The guard is of the same brass construction as the suspension fittings. It's outer surface shows hand chiseled floral motifs. The inner surface remains undecorated.
The repousse pommel in the form of a lion's head with scale like motifs down it's back.
The grip is solid ivory with a lightly carved spine and is a hand and a half long.

A very fine Vietnamese sword in outstanding condition.

Stock No..
s1068

A very rare sabre
Afghanistan Shashka
Uzbekistan sword
Central Asia

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A very rare sabre type, Central Asian.

This sabre measures 92.5cms long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it is 89cms long and has a blade length of 75cms.
The hilt is Rosewood timber slaps pinned to the tang by two iron rivets. The long iron bolsters follow the contours of the grip, widening at the blade.
The blade is thick and very well balanced and has a large block ricasso for two handed use. There are two fullers to each side with the upper fuller ending at the clipped back edge. The cutting edge is still sharp.
The scabbard is worn but complete. The fittings are iron and in good condition.

A very rare tribal fighting sword from the Afghan regions of Central Asia.

Stock No..
s797

A good African spear
Somali, Danakil

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A very good example of a Somali spear.

The spear is just over 166cms long. The spear head is 37cms long including the octagonal socket.
The tip is 19cms long and three cms wide. The spear tip has various gooves, faceting and fullering to the faces and remains in very fine untouched condition.
The base is bound in wrapped iron.

A very good example of the type.

Stock No..
s798

A fine rare African spear
Congo regions, Lokele

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A very fine example of the type.

This impressive spear stands just under 177cms tall.
The spear head is 53cms long including the short socket. The very sharp edges are 45cms long and the width at the socket is just under 10cms.
The spearhead is very well forged with a pronounced medial ridge at the tip that flattens through the body of the blade. There are deep incised lines running along the blade and small markings to the base.
The timber shaft is also incised along the entire length with a well worn section in the middle of the shaft from years of handling. Along the length of the shaft are 14 wrapped iron bands. the base carries a very thick and heavy faceted butt spike that is 46cms long and tapers to a point.

A very fine African spear with surprising good balance and weight.

Stock No..
s800

A good rare African spear
Congo states, Ngbandi?
A fine fighting spear

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A very good example of a fighting spear from the Congo regions, Ngbandi.

This spear measures 139cms long.
The spearhead measures 44cms long including the socket with the tip being 13cms long and 4cms wide.
The fine timber shaft shows incised lines running the entire length. The base ends in a thick long bulbous shape and is bound with iron at the butt. Along the rest of the shaft are various types of steel and copper wrapping. There is also a faceted section of timber 40cms from the base.

A very fine example of a fighting spear from the Congo regions of Africa.

Stock No..
s596

African spear
Fine example
Kenya Masai Maasai
Samburu Turkana

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A very fine African spear, Maasai.

This complete example measures 239cms long over all.
The iron butt spike measures 33cms with the spear end 74cms long.
The head is 19cms x 5cms, 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.

A very fine African spear.

Stock No..
s1017

Sea Dayak shield
A fine and rare example
Borneo Head Hunters

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A very fine and rare Borneo shield of the Sea Dayaks.

This shield stands 133cms tall and 38.5cms across.
It is manufactured from a single carved piece of timber that is reinforced through the application of 12 applied horizontal broad rattan strips that have been woven to the body of the shield.
The presence of these rattan bindings offers greater strength to the shield that prevents the timber body from splitting during use.
The entire front and back is painted in a natural earthy pigment known to be found on weapons and shields of the region.
To the reverse of the shield in a black dye are vertical borders along the edges and a dramatic central tattoo like design around the integral timber handle.

A very fine, rare and visually dramatic shield of the Sea Dayaks of Borneo.

Stock No..
s1052

A very rare Turksih Khanjar
A large stunning example
Watered steel blade
Gold script to blade
Unusual hilt

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A very rare Turkish Khanjar with an outstanding gold embellished Watered steel blade.

In the sheath, this Khanjar measures just under 56cms long.
Out of the sheath it is 54cms long with a blade length just under 38cms long. The blade is 6.5cms wide at the hilt.
The hilt is ebonised timber with decorative bone inserted to the face of the hilt and caps to the top, bottom and sides that are expertly attached with dark timber dowel. Within the bone panels are numerous brass pins also inserted in to the timber.
The sheath is leather over timber, finished in floral repousse silver dress.
The blade is constructed from very fine Turkish watered steel that shows a very fine high contrast pattern.
To the forte on both sides of the blade are large gold embellished panels. The script with these panels are written in old Turkish script that show to be the same gold inscriptions on both sides.

A large and rare Ottoman Khanjar that is in exceptional as found condition with an heirloom blade.

An impressive piece.

Stock No..
s904

A fine Maori Oar
Large steering oar
Fine and rare example
New Zealand 1900c

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A very good and rare Maori Steering oar.

This fine example measures 152cms overall and has a width of 15cms.
The timber selected for this paddle is of very fine quality. The rich dark brown colour shows beautiful grains throughout the entire piece.
The cylindrical handle measures approx 65cms before it widens in to the paddle blade.
The underside is flat with the topside being of a tapering convex form.
This paddle certainly would have made for a very effecting, powerful and dangerous club had any skirmishes arisen during excursions abroad.

A fine and seldom seen Maori paddle that would display wonderfully with any Maori artifact collection.

Stock No..
s711
s712

Vietnamese Kiem
Royal Court presentation
named and dated 1918
Exceptional and rare swords

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A release from my personal collections.

A very fine and rare pair of Mandarin presentation Vietnamese Kiem

Each of these straight swords measures 89cms in the scabbard , just over 77cms out, with a blade length just over 59cms.
Each sword closely resembles that of the Chinese Jian from which it is a descendant. The Kiem is however the lighter brother of the Jian and always carry lighter thinner blades.
The hilt grips and scabbard body are perfectly rolled and formed bronze sheets and are seamlessly joined creating a perfect fit. Each hilt is expertly inlayed on both sides with silver Shou symbols.
The body of the scabbards are adorned with very finely detailed floral and vines inlay of silver and various hues of copper alloys, a tribute to the ancient and famous talents of Vietnamese metal workers.
The decorations seen within the fine repousse silver fittings are auspicious symbols, being writhing four clawed dragons, a turtle or tortoise carrying an auspicious symbol, a Qilin or Kylân as it is known in Vietnam and rampant dragon faces to the guards and pommels. Various floral and key relief borders are also seen in the silverwork.
The blades are very strong yet pliable forged types in full polish and without a live edge.
Each blade is engraved with various Mandarin characters rather than Romanized Vietnamese alphabet for the Vietnamese language.
The use of the Mandarin script indicates this were made for and gifted by the ruling class and not without possibility due to the date that these were reward for parts played in various aspects of the turbulent times in Vietnam or gifted to one of the nine sub-prime ranks of the Emperor's court upon retirement from the Emperor's court.
The longer script indicated that the sword was gifted in the third year of the Qiding Dynasty of Vietnam, equating to 1918.
The second sword with the shorter script indicates it was gifted to someone superior. This script along with the wealth and quality accosiated with these swords in the day, suggest a very close accosiation with the Mandarin Ruling court of Vietnam.
More accurate translations to follow shortly

A remarkable pair of Kiem in exceptional condition throughout and an important piece of Vietnamese cultural heritage.

A provenanced bronze hilted Guom made in 1895 by Nguyen Ngoc Cat (1865-1923) is known and documented.

Further research pending and updates to follow.

Stock No..
s1151

A very rare sabre
British 1796 light cavalry
Indian wootz steel blade
Very rare hilt type
Custom officers sword

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A very good and rare English sabre, 1796 pattern Officers sword.

This sabre measures just under 83cms from tip to tip when sheathed.
Out of the scabbard it is 80cms long with a blade length of 69cms.
The hilt type is of a very rare but known form. The grip and pommel are of typical 1796 light cavalry sabre form but the thick square knuckle guard and the unusual langets that appear to be a crown with feathers make this a most unusual and striking example. There is evidence of silver wire present within the grooved timber grip.
The blade is made of a good wootz steel with clear contrasting patterns, likely the personal choice of an officer stationed in India in the very early 1800s or perhaps a prized blade remounted in England by a specialist sword maker.
The scabbard is a perfect fit and is complete and in fine condition.

A very rare and unusual example of a 1796 pattern light cavalry sabre.

A similar example is seen in the 1980 arms and armour review. The blade was not presented in the images but was described to be that of a Turkish Kilij. The hilt was identical with the exception of silver rosettes on the grip.
This points more to a high end retailer of these swords who fitted eastern blades from English campaigns.

A very striking and rare sword worthy of further research.

Stock No..
s614

African arrow & quiver set Stunning dyed & woven quiver

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A stunning set of 37 African arrows with quiver.

The very fine set comprises of 37 arrows of various lengths, with one being a non lethal practice arrow.
Each arrow is constructed with fine iron tips bound to thin reed shafts. Each head is spliced and bound to the shafts with very fine sinew strips. The flights are triangular hide strips inserted in to purpose made splits with each end of the split again secured with very fine sinew strips. The ends of each reed is also incised with line motifs possibley indicating tribal origins.
The quiver is an expertly woven and dyed example of African wicker work. It measures just under 76cms tall and is 21cms wide. The flared mouth is approx 7cms across. Within the quiver, to the base is a section of thick wood that is woven in to the quiver to protect the base from splitting against the arrow heads.

A similar quiver is found in the Museum of Anthropology, Columbia, MO, with a description of "Congo Region, Possibly Azande, Nzakara, or Mbuti, Late 19th–early 20th centuries". This reference is from "Traditional archery from six continents: the Charles E. Grayson Collection", which I understand is now part of the museums collections.

A very fine and rare piece of ethnographic art seldom found in any condition.

Stock No..
s922

A fine Bowie knife
Silver cutlery hilted type

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A good silver hilted Bowie by J E Middleton and sons, Rockingham st Sheffield England.

This Bowie knife is just over 33cms in the sheath, just under 32cms out and has a blade length of 19cms.
This Bowie knife is likely from the early 1900's through to the 1930's.
The Silver cutlery hilt and oval silver guard is typical of the era.
The blade shows a very fine peppered surface that appears to have been plated or varnished. If plated the covering is very light as there is very little loss of crispness to the shape or cutting edge.
The leather sheath is a later addition, perhaps contemporary to the time of refurbishment.

A fine Bowie knife of good proportions in very good condition.

Stock No..
s1082

A very rare Seville Navaja
Leg shaped fighting knife
Rare marked blade

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A very rare type of fighting Navaja from Seville.

This good example measures 35cms open.
Closed is measures 19cms. The blade is just under 16cms long.
The handle is made from blonde horn and decorative brass panels with the end being of the "Lady" leg shape, a must rarer handle type.
The blade is a broad leaf shaped type with an upswept tip.
The tip has lost a couple of milimetres and there are six small edge nicks likely from knife fighting.
The left face of the blade is decorated with unique chiseled motifs.
The steel back spring is very tight and the blade ratchet is five teeth.

A good and very rare Navaja.

Stock No..
s1045

Chinese Jian
Chinese straight sword
Circa 1900

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A good Chinese sword, Jian.

This example measures 103cms long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard the Jian measures 100cms long with a blade length of 77cms from the edge of the guard. The blade would be approx 81cms long if there was no guard.
The hilt measures 24cms long from the tip of the pommel to the tip of the guard. The grip section is 11.5cms between the fittings.
The scabbard is timber bound with Ray skin as is the grip. The ends of the scabbard retain its original fittings that are pierced with Shou symbols. The suspension fittings are not present.
There is a break to one side of the scabbard as seen in the images and various areas of lost Ray skin.

A good well balanced Jian in restorable condition if desired.

Stock No..
s1148

A good Rhino hilted sabre
Moroccan Saif

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A Moroccan Sa-if with Rhino grip and a fine blade.

This African sword is from the 19th century with earlier trade blade.
Overall is it 87cms long with a blade length of 72cms.
The blade appears to be 18th century and is clearly marked to both sides with fine guild or trademarks.
The knuckle guard and lobed quillons still retain intact and are coated in the same metal preservative that the blade is.
The hilt is large and made of Rhino horn which remains in very good condition.

Overall a very good Rhino hilted example of a Moroccan Saif

Stock No..
s1050

A large rare African shield
Very fine Maasai example

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A very fine and seldom seen Maasai war shield.

This painted shield measures 90cms tall, 70cms wide.
It is constructed from thick hide stretched over a wooden frame and is lashed with hide strips to the outsides edges and the central rib.
The handle is part of the wooden central brace. There is a thick hide knuckle pad at this point also.
The outer surfaces are painted in traditional motifs with paint that was traditionally obtained by mixing earth with blood or the red sap of the solanum campylae fruit. White was derived from local clays, and black from the skins of burnt gourds.
The shield has a single bullet hole indicating it may possibly have been taken as a trophy during a colonial skirmish.

A very fine old shield not often encountered.

Stock No..
s715

Karud, Central Asia
Jade hilt Bukhara
Mother of Pearl inlay

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A very rare central Asian Karud with stone grip slabs.

This fine and rare Central Asian dagger measures just under 34cms and carries a blade just under 24cms.
The grip of this dagger is cut and fitted in the style of those found in Bukhara.
There are five thin iron pins securing the dark green jade grip slabs to the full tang. They are laid out in the 2/1/2 fashion seen in the Bukhara regions with the rear two pins being covered with inlayed pieces of Mother of Pearl.
The blade is a narrow T-spine type showing evidence of pattern welding to the surfaces and has a broad brass upper grip strap.
Complete with its original sheath that has a small loss to the tip.

A fine dagger with very rare stone / jade grip slabs.

Stock No..
s1053

A rare Arabian Sabre
Very rare silver hilt
Fine wootz blade
Signed blade

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A good Wootz blade Shamshir with a very unusual silver Arabian hilt.

This sabre measures 95cms long and carries an 82cm long blade of a fine wootz construction.
The blade is double signed to the right side, now worn with age but does also carry the remains of gold within the signatures.
The surfaces display a very good wootz pattern throughout.
The percussion edges shows edge re-profiling in three places.
The hilt is most unusual and possibly unique. The hilt tapers towards the pommel and again widens and re-curves towards the blade, an aspect that offers a very comfortable and secure manner of sword handling. The integral pommel cap resembles that of many Eastern European sabres of the 18th century and earlier. The entire hilt and guard are made from silver, now worn with age.

A rare sabre from the Arabian regions.

Stock No..
s1002

A very rare childs dagger
Ottoman Khanjar
Walrus ivory and silver

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A very rare Ottoman Childs Dagger.

This fine small Khanjar measures 30.5cms sheathed and is 28cms out. The blade length is 17cms.
The hilt is Walrus ivory of plain form and with a single but stable age crack darkened with age.
The slightly curved blade has a raised medial ridge to both sides and a full tip.
The sheath and suspension rings are of a low grade silver over a timber core. The Khanjar whilst the perfect size for the scabbard, it does not push all the way in to the sheath as shown in the images provided.

A fine and rare dagger that requires a little TLC.

Stock No..
s986

A fine Rare Navaja
Broad signed blade
Leg shaped horn grip
Seville Spain

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A very rare type Navaja, broad signed blade with horn leg type grip.

This small broad Navaja measures just under 22cms open and 12cms closed.
The blade is 4cms wide through the belly, has a deeply clipped back edge and a full needle point.
It is signed to one side with the initials "J.G".
The curve to the base of the blade remains unsharpened enabling a very tight and positive grip between it and the kick in the grip.
The blade is pin hinged through a brass bolster.

A rare, discrete and capable vendatta and utility knife.

Stock No..
c129v

A rare transitional sword
rapier to small sword
Good untouched condition

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A rare and unusual transitional Rapier small sword.

This example is likely Italian in origins and of the mid 18th century.
It is just under 107cms long overall. The blade length is 86.5cms long.
The hilt is a cut steel type of similar form to that seen on small swords. Atop the hilt is a cup guard and a rectangular support tube over the extended tang.
The presence of the cup guard and the room between the guard and the cross bar offers the user a fore grip of two fingers and a thumb to sit comfortably under the guard. This in turn offers an almost pistol like grip found in modern fencing equipment and an excellent control of the blade.

A very good well balanced sword of an unusual styling seen in a very short time in history and very rare.

Stock No..
c129d

A very fine Officers hanger
German Officers sword
bulbous wire grip variant
Rare blade and hilt markings
of regulation type
18th century
American revolution sabre

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A very rare marked and dated Officers hanger from the 18th century.

Overall the hanger measures just over 71cms long. The blade is just over 57cms long.
This regulation pattern hanger of the M1742 type remains in excellent condition throughout.
The hanger is German by origins with the brass spacer present that once had the thumb ring attached, as seen in the images provided.
The grip is a bulbous wire bound type, not typical of the form or design seen in these types of hangers. This coupled with the blade and hilt markings is indicative of a high end officers version of the type.
The guard retains clear markings to one edge reading "ANNO H R W 1779". The grip is braided wire over a bulbous wood core. A brass washer is present under the guard that shows to once have had the regulation thumb ring present.
The blade is a very fine type that is clearly marked to both sides.
Each side shows a Rampant Lion under a crown. The Lion holds a sabre or hanger in his right paw and leans on a shield with his left. He sits atop of a platform.
Under the Lion to one side is a panoply of arms which include a cannon, musket, sabre, pikes and lances with pennons. The reverse carries a significant slogan reading, "For Gott und Das vatterland", "For God and the Fatherland" in German.

A very fine example with outstanding markings to both blade and hilt that are worthy of further research.

Possible American Revolution hanger from the serving German forces, see G.C.Neumann, figure 42S for an example with the thumb ring present.

Stock No..
s1073

A very fine Chinese Jian
an exceptional fighting blade

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A very fine Jian in green turtle shell veneer.

This unusual example measures just over 66cms in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it is 64cms long and carries a blade 59cms long.
The hilt is constructed from a large thick carved grip of fluted form. The pommel and collar are decorated ensuite with the scabbard fittings. The finely detailed guard with facial features sits over the blade with an open mouth.
The very fine blade is of a thick diamond cross section tapering to the tip. Very fine forging patterns can be seen below the original polish.
The scabbard is dressed in green turtle shell veneer. It retains all five fittings that are decorated with ornate bats and longevity symbols.
There are small losses to the veneer as seen in the images provided.

A very fine example of the type, extremely well crafted throughout and a very well balanced and capable fighting sword.

Stock No..
s1076

A good Chinese sword
Complete sabre
Military side arm

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A good clean Chinese sabre, military side arm.

This sword measures 78cms long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it measures 77cms and has a 60cm blade.
The hilt is of typical late 19th century form with a bulbous brass pommel, brass collar and dick guard. The grip is timber bound with Mulberry paper and woven cloth wrappings.
The blade shows good distal taper through to the upswept tip. There are double fullers to both sides of the blade that run through to the tip and the cutting edge is very sharp.
The scabbard is timber bound with a black paper like material formed to resemble ray skin and is finished with brass end and suspension fittings.

A good complete Chinese martial sword.

Stock No..
s1055

A fine Yemen sabre
Very rare sword
Rhino horn Karabella hilt
Ottoman Pala type blade

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A fine and very rare Yemen sabre with a Rhino horn hilt of Karabella form.

In the scabbard it measures 87.5cms long.
Out of the scabbard it is 85cms long with a blade length of 72cms.
The blade is of the Ottoman Pala type profile. The spine is of "T" form through to the back edge which is unsharpened and 27cms long.
The blade is between 4.5 & 5cms wide throughout its entire length, is strong yet pliable and resounds with a clear bell ring when struck.
The hilt is Rhino horn grip slabs that are decorated with brass inlay and silver floral rosettes. It is finished with a decorative silver grip strap. The guard is of typical form for the region, is of silver and is also decorated with floral motifs.
The scabbard is original timber inners and silver fittings now covered in a renewed thick fabric covering, stitched very precisely with the stitching being hidden on the inside.
The sabre seats tightly into the scabbard with a firm snap.

A very rare sword type rarely seen in the market place.

Stock No..
s1094

A fine and rare dagger
"prostitute's" secret dagger
ivory hilt, cruciform blade

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A very nice European dagger with a rare ivory hilt.

This Dagger, likely French or German in origin measures 18.5cms long in the sheath.
Out of the sheath it measures 18cms and has a very fine fluted cruciform cross section.
The hilt is ivory carved in a twisted fashion finished with a crescent shaped pommel, likely by design a thumb recess for stabbing.
The blade is fine and in original polish with a full needle tip.
The fitted sheath is made from nickel silver with a single suspension loop.

A small and unusual European dagger often referred to as a "prostitute's" secret dagger used for self protection in the late 19th century.

Stock No..
s1085

A fine large Navaja
Seville Spain
46cms open
Broad blade, well marked

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A fine and large fighting Navaja from Seville, Spain.

This Navaja measures 46cms when open and has a blade length of 22cms. Closed the knife is 24cms long.
The grip is made from dark horn panels covered with long brass end caps and inlayed with brass paneling and dots.
The blade is a broad leaf shape with a full needle point. To both sides are unique markings above and below a single deep fuller.
The steel back strap is very strong and the ratchet is five teeth.

A very good fighting knife of good proportions.

Stock No..
s1086

A very rare Navaja
Unusual heavy blade
Rare locking system

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A fine and very rare Albacete Navaja with a rare locking system and a high quality blade.

This Navaja is just over 35cms when open and has a blade length of 16cms.
Closed the Navaja is just over 19cms.
The handle is made of highly polished dark horn and is finished with decorative brass end caps.
The thick heavy leaf shaped blade has a single fuller and beveled back edge to one side only. The tip is full and the blade is sharp.
The back strap is strong and is unusual in that the blade locks internally under the solid back strap.

A fine, unusual and functional Spanish fighting knife.

Stock No..
s808

A good African spear
Throwing spear, isijula
South African regions?

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A good throwing spear from Southern Africa with an interesting spear head.

The overall length of this spear is 145cms long.
The spear head is 36cms long with the cutting edge being 33cms long.
The slender spear head is crudely forged. Each side has a single asymmetrical fuller to the left of the pronounced central rib.
The spear head is bound in to the timber shaft with gut or sinew, now loose but stable.
The shaft is slender and tapers to a thin end.

A good and unusual African spear.

Stock No..
s771

A fine Stabbing spear, iklwa
Zulu and Nguni regions
Southern Africa

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A fine African fighting spear.

This spear measures 140cms long from tip to base.
The iron spear head is 39cms long from tip to timber shaft with the cutting edge being 32cms long.
The fine timber shaft tapers towards the base, with the base terminating with a broad flared end.
The spear head is inserted in to the timber and bound in a very tight woven pattern by fine rattan like material.

A fine and interesting fighting spear from the South African tribal regions.

Stock No..
s1083

A good Albacete Navaja
A well marked blade
35cms open

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A very good Albacete Navaja.

This early 20th century example measures 35.5cms long when open with a blade length of just over 15cms long.
Closed it measures 20.5cms.
The Grip is dark horn with white metal end caps. Each side is decorated with 13 inlayed discs and numerous brass pins to the outer edges.
The blade is 5cms across and has a very deeply clipped point.
To both sides are deeply etched panels filled with red paint or enamel. Above these panels are Spanish words also filled with red paint or enamel.

A very good and well priced Albacete Navaja.

Stock No..
s801

A fine African harpoon
Hippo harpoon Congo regions

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A fine harpoon from the Congo regions of Africa.

This harpoon measures 170cms overall.
The large forged arrow like socket spear head is 18cms long.
Attaching the spear head to the shaft is a thick and expertly woven cord in a wide braid like pattern that offer great strength to this section.
The shaft is thick and tapers to a spear point where the iron head sits over, then narrows through the body of the spear only to thicken again at the base.
The entire timber surface wears an early lacquer coating, likely applied to protect the wood from splitting once taken from its native environment and placed in storage/collection.

A fine and rare African harpoon.

Stock No..
s785

A good African spear
South African regions

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A good Zulu throwing spear.

This well made spear measures 139cms overall.
The spear head measures 30cms with an 18cm blade that is slightly bent.
The shaft is a sturdy hand knapped example. To the base there is a section of shrunken cow hide and 7cms on wrapped iron bindings.
To the top there is also a section of shrunken cow hide securing the spearhead in place.

A good sturdy example of the type.

Stock No..
s803

A rare African spear
Tuareg lance, Allar

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A seldom seen Allar, Tuareg lance.

This Allar measures 207cms long.
It is an all steel construction and is decorated for the most part with bands of brass inlay.
The spear head is 25cms long. There is the loss of one barb and pitting to the tip as seen in the photos provided.
40cms from the tip of the spear is a secondary set of bards.
The butt widens to 6cms across and approx 53cms up from the butt is a decorated broad brass ring.

A good rare spear.

Stock No..
s838

A fine African spear
Kuba tribes Zaire
Democratic Republic
of the Congo

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A fine old spear from the Congo regions of Africa.

This example measures 156cms long from end to end.
The spearhead is 34cms long and 6cms wide.
It's surfaces are decorated both sides and the edges are sharp.
The spearhead sits atop a dark timber shaft that is bound in iron in seven sections. The upper end of the shaft is bound in plaited cord.
The butt spike it 41cms long, quite thick and heavy with the spike being faceted.

A fine example of the type associated with the Kuba tribes of the region.

Stock No..
s903

A fine African spear
Long engraved spear head
Faceted socket
A quality spear

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A fine and rare African spear, likely from the Sahel regions of Africa.

This spear measures 161cms long overall.
The spear head measures 59cms long including the socket with the blade being 39cms long.
The spear head sits atop what appears to be a bramble like shaft.
The socket is faceted and tapers towards the blade. The thick blade shows various designs to its surfaces and fine beveled edges.
The butt is wrapped with a small section of iron.

A fine example of maybe be a cavalry spear from the Sahel regions of Africa.

Stock No..
s935

A fine Somali war shield

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A fine Somali war shield.

This hard hide shield measures 34cms in diameter.
The entire surface is cut and tooled with decorative motifs.
There is a large raised central boss to the front.
The rear retains a thick hide handle and a leather wrist lanyard.

A very good example of a Somali war shield.

Stock No..
s1031

A good complete Jian
Taoist Chinese sword
circa 1900

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A good and complete Taoist jian.

This Chinese sword measures 93.5cms long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it is 89.5cms long with a blade length of 71cms from the tip of the blade to the opening of the guard.
The hilt retains its original cord binding and wrist lanyard that are in an excellent state of preservation. Beneath the binding is the original mulberry coloured paper wrapping over timber. The hilt fittings are in brass with the pommel showing decorated surfaces. The guard appears to be a stylised Tiger with the a Chinese character for King on his forehead.
The blade has an elliptical forte with Chinese characters to one side and a dragon chasing a pearl to the other side.
The elliptical cross section narrows gently at the point where the central fullers starts.
The blade carries seven brass plugs that are evenly spaced between the forte and tip, plugs representing the constellation Ursa Major/the Big Dipper.
The scabbard has three decorated brass fittings over a lacquered timber scabbard.
the scabbard is solid but has lost its original wire binding and much of its lacquered covering.

A good complete martial sword of good age that in increasingly harder to find.

Stock No..
s933

A very fine Indian sword
Maratha sword, Firanghi

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A very fine Indian Firanghi with a high quality Khanda hilt.

This long sword measures 126cms long.
The blade is 102.5cms long.
The large Khanda basket hilt is a rarer faceted type and remains solid and in excellent condition throughout. Most of its surfaces retains their gilt silver finishes.
The straight fullered blade also remains in excellent condition throughout, carries a very sharp edge and is free from rust or distortion.
To the forte of both sides is a Spanish or Portuguese slogan that reads *DIME*EL*ATERRO* which loosely translated says say to me I pull down.

A very fine example of the type in excellent condition throughout.

Stock No..
s877

Iraqi Marsh Jambiya
Horn hilted Khanjar

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A good Iraqi Jambiya

This Jambiya is 38cms long with a blade length of 23cms measured in a straight line.
The hilt is a large well carved horn type and it remains in very good condition.
The deeply curved blade has a pronounced medial ridge to both sides and a full needle point.
The sheath is worn tooled leather over timber with loss off the finial.

A good well priced Jambiya with minor condition issues as seen in the images provided.

Stock No..
s694

Silver mounted Sudan dagger
Very rare arm dagger
Quality blade

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A rare silver mounted Sudanese arm dagger.

This fine arm dagger measures just under 27cms in the sheath.
Out of the sheath it is just under 25cms ad carries a very fine 15cm blade.
The hilt is black timber with minor losses dressed in very finely detailed silverwork that shows minor losses. The waist of the grip is bound in both plain and twisted silver wire.
The tooled leatherwork and arm strap both remain in fine condition.
The throat is highlighted with a piece of crocodile belly hide and the end decorated with a fine silver fitting similar to that seen on some finer Kaskara.
The blade is a very fine fullered type with an unusual profile.

A fine and rare Sudanese knife of high quality but with minor losses.

Stock No..
s1072

An exceptional Kilij Kilic
Rhino horn grips
Gilt silver and leather
with silver bullion thread
Damascus steel blade
Sultan's Tughra to silver
Seen in famous painting
Demetrios Mavromichalis
by Louis Dupre

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An Ottoman Kilij of the type seen in Louis Dupre's famous painting of Demetrios Mavromichalis.

This Stunning sabre measures 97cms long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it measures 90.5cms long with a blade length of 77cms measures from the centre of the quillon block to the tip.
The grips slabs are of Rhino horn, expertly chosen and mirrored to show the black heart of the horn at the quillon block on both sides.
The quillon block or guard measures 17cms across. Like the rest of the scabbard fittings it is of silver and retains a small partial tughra stamp to one langets that faces the Rhino horn grip slabs and the guard retains most of its original gilded surface.
The blade is a finely crafted type of Shamshir profile. It shows fine watered patterning throughout all surfaces and remains in excellent condition. Running through the centre of the blade faces is a single deep fuller.
The silver scabbard fittings are all stamped with a Tughra indicating the silverwork and most likely the entire sabre came from Royal Ottoman workshops and all retain partial gilt surfaces
The leather work seen between the silver fittings is also gilded. The silver bullion thread to the rear remains intact as is the leather work itself which shows a very pronounced raised relief likely from applied string work beneath.

Presented in the photos is an image of Dupre's work showing an identical Kilij.

An exceptional example.

Stock No..
s990

Thai Daab
A fine and large example
Full Samrit alloy dress
Very rare sword

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A very fine, large and rare Thai sword.

This sword measures 102cms long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it is 95cms long with a blade length of 56cms.
The most remarkable features of this example is the very rare full Samrit alloy dress and the overall length of the sword.
The Samrit dress, including the lotus bud pommel all remain in very fine condition for their age.
The blade is also in very fine condition being free from rust, pitting or edge nicks and although out of polish the surfaces remain bright.
The spine at the hilt is thick and has a raised medial ridge. The blade tapers through to the tip and the cutting edge with the raised medial ridge changing to a domed spine approx half way along the blade.
The blade ends is an uncommon spatula tip.

A very fine and complete Thai sword in outstanding condition throughout.

Stock No..
s1074

A fine Ottoman Pala
Classical Kilij Kilic
Silver dress, Rhino hilt
Exceptional & rare wootz blade

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A fine Ottoman Pala in Silver dress with an exceptional Wootz blade.

This Pala measures 90cms long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it is 85cms long with a blade length of 71cms long the centre of the quillon block to the tip.
The hilt comprises of a rhino grip slab with a repaired break and a timber slab on the reverse, showing to be an exact mirror image in size and contour. This appears to be a period repair judging from the quality and methods of repair.
The guard measures 19cms across and carries a cartouche to the centre of one side which translated reads "I rely upon God".
The blade is a very fine, rare and exceptional type. It shows one of the finest and tightest wootz patterns seen on such a sword. The hardened cutting edge shows a very dark blue colouring running the entire length which is approx 2cms wide throughout. The spine is fullered with tulip buds to each end of the fullering.
The blade, despite a "T" spine and the clear hardened edge remains very sharp, pliable and supple, a testament to the abilities of Ottoman sword smiths.
The scabbard is silver mounted with traditional motifs seen to its surfaces. Between the fittings is a thick felt like cloth binding.

An exceptional Ottoman fighting sword.

Stock No..
s1075

A very rare Military Kukri
A.S & SONS 1916

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A very good and very rare Military Kukri.

This Kukri measures 47.5cms long in the sheath.
Out of the sheath it is 46cms long with a blade length of 34.5cms.
The entire Kukri shows service wear throughout but is in excellent condition throughout considering the hard lives these weapons saw.
The Kukri as a whole, with its large grips is very comfortable hold and feels very capable. The timber grips are in good condition and are riveted with brass rivets in two places as seen in the images.
The blade shows to have been cleaned in its post war life, an aspect that would benefit from a more sound light polish to even out the remaining patina.
The sheath also remains in excellent condition throughout but now lacks its Karda & Chakmak.

An exceptionally well made and very rare military Kukri by A.S & Sons.

Stock No..
s371

Malaita War club
Solomon Islands

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A release from my personal collections.

A very nice Solomon Island war club from the Malaita Island provence.
This example measures 94cms long. The timber is hard and light as is the want for a good fighting club.
The club is of an oval form section for most of the length and it tapers to a more round form approx 25cms from the base.
Both the base and the head show tribal designs carved in relief and the head shows nasal like protrusions, one to each side with a very old repair to one.

A very nice club in very good conditon with a nice warm age patina.

This club comes with a custom elevated galley stand, image available on request.

Stock No..
s1071

A very fine Turkish Kilij
Signed Damascus blade
Rare complete example
Rhino grips

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A very fine Ottoman Kilij or Kilic in steel fittings, possibly Ottoman Syria pre 1860 or earlier.

This fine sabre measures 94cms in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it is 90cms long with a blade length of 75cms.
The grip slabs are Rhino horn, worn smooth with age and almost entirely transparent.
The hilt retains its brass lanyard eyelets. The slabs are pinned in the traditional methods with the tang surrounded by a steel grip strap decorated with gold applications. The guard is also steel, being of traditional form. This too is decorated with gold motifs.
The blade is a very fine old type in an outstanding state of preservation. It is in original polish that shows a good high contrast patterning that would certainly pop to show a very high contrast steel construction with the use of a modern etchant.
The blade is also signed to one side. There is an unknown word or name within the circle cartouche, also of applied gold work.
The scabbard is also in exception original condition, worn but complete and free from loss or damage.
The scabbard retains all steel fittings that are ensuite with the hilt fittings and decorated in similar gold motifs.

A very fine original Ottoman sabre is outstanding condition throughout.

Stock No..
s1014

Burmese dagger
a very fine and rare type
carved ivory hilt
protective charm

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A very fine and rare Burmese dagger with a carved ivory hilt.

This single edged dagger measures 34cms long in the sheath.
Out of the sheath it measures just over 31cms long with a blade length of 21cms.
The hilt is carved in the likeness of Yaksha holding a Naga whose head can be seen under his left elbow. The ivory carving is very well executed and shows very fine piercings where the Naga is wound around his body.
The Ivory hilt sits atop of a silver collar that carries Burmese script possibly being a name, ward or charm.
The blade is of excellent quality that is so often the case with Burmese blades. The spine is inlayed across the top and both sides of the forte show inlayed floral designs.
There is a long false edge along the spine and a deep fuller the length of the blade, seen on both sides.
The sheath is timber bound top and bottom with silver sheet and to the middle with three remaining groups of silver wire wrapping.

A very fine and rare Burmese dagger in exceptional condition throughout.

Stock No..
s871

A fine complete Tulwar
Silver hilt very fine blade
Kilij type blade
Afghanistan North West Frontier

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A very good and unusual Tulwar from the North Western Frontiers, India / Afghanistan.

In the scabbard this sword is 81cms long.
Out it is 80cms with a blade length just over 67cms.
The hilt retains 90% of its original silver sheet covering and the solid silver lanyard fitting on the pommel.
The blade is of an unusual type, although not unknown for the regions and is of the Kilij form which displays a very well controlled pattern welded surface of high contrast metals.
The spine dips at 18cms from the hilt and broadens slightly at the sharpened back edge that starts 44cms from the hilt.
The forte is deeply stamped with a native armourer's stamp and there is a deep, hollow forged fuller running from the hilt through to the tip that is 58cms long.
The sheath is original, being black leather over timber.

A very well made fighting sword in very good condition.

Stock No..
s1047

A very fine Kukri
Ivory hilted parade Kukri

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A very fine Parade Kukri with a polished ivory hilt and ivory hilted Karda and Chakmak.

This Kukri measures just over 47cms long in the sheath.
Out of the sheath it measures 45.5cms long with a blade length just under 34cms.
An expertly crafted Kukri throughout. The blade is a full partial tang type with the tang peened through the brass butt cap. The bolsters are solid brass braised to the Kukri's blade. It is in original polish throughout with one very small minor blemish to the top right side. The blade is hollow ground and retains a very sharp cutting edge.
The hilt of the Kukri, Karda and Chakmak are polished ivory with Lines of Retzius clearly visible is the right light.
The sheath is polish black leather over a timber core. It retains it's original suspension frog which also appears to be the sheath for the Karda and Chakmak.

A very fine and well balanced example of the type that balances upright on it's cutting edge.

Stock No..
s1012

A fine and unusual Kukri
Afghan or North India
Ivory hilt

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A fine and very unusual Kukri.

This Kukri measures 44cms long in the sheath, 43cms out of the sheath and has a blade length of 31cms.
The Kukri is a full tang construction with the tang being thick and distally tapered in the same manner that the blade is.
The blade is a long narrow sirupate type. It is an old form with a single fuller to each side below the spine. There is a false ricasso in front of the Kaudi as is seen on all native Indian and Afghani sabres.
The bolster is steel and the grip slabs are very old and well shaped ivory slabs that are pinned in 5 places with small iron rivets, an attribute often seen on Afghanistan, Bukharan and Central Asian knives.
The sheath is typical leather over timber which remains in very good condition for its age.
A very interesting aspect and to my knowledge thus far, a unique aspect is the presence of a lanyard ring atop of the bolster and another pierced faceted point to the end of the tang.

A very rare and unusual Kurki type.

Stock No..
s993

A good African dagger
Decorated ivory hilt

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A good and interesting African dagger.

This ivory hilted dagger is 33cms long in the sheath.
Out of the sheath it measures 31cms long with a blade length of 23cms.
The hilt is a single pice of shaped ivory that is decorated in stylised sun motifs. The tang runs through the hilt and is folded over at the pommel.
The blade is double edged that narrows through the body and widens again 8cms from the tip where it again narrows to the tip. There is a raised medial ridge running through the entire blade with delicate hollow forged fullers running alongside.
The leather sheath is tooled to the front and stitched to the back.

A good and unusual African dagger.

Stock No..
s999

A good rare Haladie
Sudanese Mahdist period
Thuluth script

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A good, complete and rare Sudanese Mahdist Haladie.

This example measures 60cms from tip to tip in the sheaths, 58cms out of the sheaths.
The central carved bone grip measures 12cms long with each blade being 23cms long.
Both surfaces of each blade are etched with Thuluth script with the forte of each blade having unusually shaped edges.
The sheaths are old velvet over timber with a small break on the end of one still attached by the fabric covering.

A good rare and unusual Mahdist dagger.

Stock No..
s1027

African Maasai Seme
very fine and large
complete early example
a rare artifact

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A very fine old and rare African Seme, Maasai tribes.

this example measures 93cms long in the sheath.
Out of the sheath it is 91cms long with a blade length of 75cms.
The Seme handle is dark leather over timber with red pigment highlights.
The blade tapers from a flat hexagonal forte 2cms wide through to the spatula tip that is 4cms wide.
A pronounced medial ridge runs the entire length of the blade and is seen on both sides. The edges are sharpened only on the end 35cms where the blade starts to widen.
The scabbard is also the same darkened and pigmented leather over a timber core. It is stitched to one side and shows decorative rope work beneath the leather.
Approx one third from the top of the scabbard is attached a thick tooled/scalloped leather belt. The belt is attached through the front of the scabbard through a raised section of the scabbard. It is further supported by leather straps tied off with spiraling wire.

A very fine and rare example of great proportions.

Stock No..
s1010

Jian, Chinese sword
Turtle shell dress
longevity and bat symbols

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A small Chinese Jian in Turtle shell veneer dress.

This example of is just over 59cms in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it is just over 56cms long with a blade length of 42cms long.
The grip is rose wood with an age crack to one side. It is pieced through the tang for a tassel to be attached. The pommel and guard are decorated with longevity and bat motifs.
The blade is a well forged type with a clear medial ridge running through to the tip.
The scabbard is a timber core with turtle shell veneer. It retains all 5 decorative brass fittings and shows small age losses to the timber and 1 brass fitting.

A good example of the type known in South East Asian Museums and reputed to be political gifts to dignitaries and visitors and an equally effective weapon with a strong blade.

Stock No..
s885

A fine Pia Kaetta with sheath
18th century Sri Lanka

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A fine Pia Kaetta from Sri Lanka, 18th century.

At 28cms long sheathed, 25cms out and a blade length of 19cms including the decorative bolster, this example remains in very good condition.
The hilt appears to be turtle shell over horn grip slabs that are fixed to the full tang.
The brass alloy bolster is expertly shaped and chiseled. Coming from under the bolster, blade has several deeply embossed panels to the spine and faces. The panel seen within the fullers found on each side appears to be a low content gold panel.
The blade shows a small loss to the cutting edge and light pitting as to be expected with age.
Present on this knife is the original brass bound timber sheath. At the mouth of the sheath is a second small opening for a stylus, not present.

A good complete and well decorated native Sri Lankan knife.

Stock No..
s1001

A good and very rare
1796 pattern Boys sword
Child or ensigns sabre

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A very rare boys sword, 1796 light cavalry pattern sabre.

This boys or Ensigns sword measures 78cm long in the scabbard.
Out of the scabbard it is 74cms with a blade length of 63.5cms.
The scabbard is all steel with two upper suspension mounts and rings. The retaining slides in the scabbard throat are now missing.
The hilt is of brass construction with a leather bound grip over timber.
Its blade is free from chips or pitting and is now darkened with age.
The hilt is approx 5mm smaller than a standard issue sabre, whilst the blade is much smaller than a 1796 light cavalry sabre

A very rare and unusual sword in great condition for its age.

Stock No..
s980

A fine Kukri with carved hilt

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A fine early 20th century Chinthe hilted Kukri.

This example measures just over 43cms sheathed. It is 39cms long out of the sheath with a blade length of 29cms.
The overall condition of this Kukri is very good. The Sheath is free from damage or splits. The reverse retains the smaller sheaths and tinder pouch with slight loss of stitching to one corner.
The hilt is very well carved horn. The Guardian Lion has brass inlayed eyes, retains its tongue and has deeply incised ears and mouth.
The bolster is brass. The blade is hollow forged with a wide spine between the hilt and the end of the two fullers below the spine. At this point it narrows to the tip.

A fine example of a Chinthe Kukri.

Stock No..
s234

Dui Chirra Kukri
Superb example

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A stunning high quality very early 20th century 'Dui Chirra' Kukri.

This rare example is 46cms in the sheath, just under 45cms out with a stunning multiple fullered blade of 34cms.
A heavy fighting Kukri with a beautiful well marked well fullered blade of pattern welded/watered steel.
This piece has a silver tip to the sheath, silver pommel cap, silver grip ring and a silver bolster.
Very well crafted, well marked and in very good condition, a seldom seen example.

All indicators point to this being made for a man of wealth or standing, quite possible an officers piece, circa pre-WWI.

Stock No..
s881

A fine gilt Indian Khanjar
Indian dagger
Arabian Jambiya style
19th century Bhuj Western India

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A very good Indian Khanjar in Arabian Jambiya style.

This Indian dagger is 28cms tall in the sheath, just under 27cms tall out and blade length just under 16cms long.
The blade is of typical Arabian Jambiya form. it is over 4cms wide at the hilt and tapers on a curve towards the tip. There is a very pronounced Medial ridge to both sides.
The hilt and fittings are of a very detailed floral repousse metalwork, being of a coppery coloured bronze that shows gilt application to most of the low laying decoration.

A very fine Indian Khanjar of a form and detail seldom seen, 19th century, Bhuj, Western India.

Stock No..
s1009

A very fine Seville Navaja
Dated January 22nd 1883

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A very fine Seville Navaja with a specific manufacture date.

This over sized Navaja measures 61cms when opened and 32.5cms when closed.
The body of this large folding knife brass over blonde horn. Both the head and the tail of the Navaja are encased in decorated rolled brass. The brass ends are divided in to various segments with each segment decorated in its own unique manner. The central horn grip is further enhanced with thick decorated brass inserts and twelve small brass pins. behind the brass inserts are bright copper panels.
The back spring is engraved and strong.
The blade carries decorative brass plates at the ratchet end with the ratchet lock having six teeth that close loud and firm.
the spine of the blade is finished with file work and the tip is beveled to one side.
The the side with the bevel there is floral motifs within a border. To the reverse is a famous Spanish quotation translated to "Do not draw me without reason, Do not store me without honour". Below this slogan is "Sevilla, January 22nd 1883". Such an exact date of manufacture is very seldom known where the majority of blades only offer the year of manufacture.

A very fine and rare Spanish Navaja with a unique date of manufacture.

Stock No..
s805

A fine rare African spear
Nigeria, Cameroon regions

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A fine rare and complete African spear from the Nigerian or Cameroon regions.

A rare find in such complete condition.

This spear measures just under 190cms long overall.
The spear head is approx 35cms long including the socket and 5cms across the blade.
The shaft is a non tapering section of hand knapped timber with a small three ringed wrought iron counter weight or protective base.
The spear head is decorative with multi lined borders to both sides with chiseled motifs to the faces.

A good rare complete African spear from a region now with heavy border checkpoints and controls.

Stock No..
s998

A very rare Bugis Keris blade
Chieftan Keris blade
Blade only with sheath
Bugis penghulu

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A very rare, likely unique Bugis Chieftan Keris blade.

This example unfortunately lacks its original hilt, hilt cup and butnut off the base of the sheath but it still remains a highly important Chieftan Keris blade in Chieftan dress.
The Pesi (tang) is untouched and at full length, showing a slight curve and an almost faceted like form.
The blade is a 7 luk type of broad Chieftan fashion.
What sets this apart from most Chieftan blades that are found, is the controlled/manipulated pamor of an almost ladder like fashion running through the central body of the blade whilst the edges retain their longitudinal patterns.
The dress is of a very fine burl wood upper and a plain timber body.

A very fine and very rare blade type worthy of further research.

Stock No..
s939

A fine Sikkim sword
fullered blade with scabbard
Ban sword, Lepcha people

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A fine sword from Sikkim with a fullered blade.

This sword is just over 75cms long in the scabbard. It is just under 67cms out and has a blade length of 51cms.
The hilt is very dark carved timber in the shape of typical Bhutan and Tibetan sword hilts.
The blade is a fine type with deep fullering, a good cutting edge and spear like tip.
The scabbard is a open type with the front exposing the blade that is secured with two brass bands. The base of the scabbard is decorated with small brass rosettes pinned to the timber.

A fine example of a little known or seen sword.

Stock No..
s1004

A very rare Moro Kris
Hilt restoration required
A very rare hilt form
A fine blade
Yakan origins?

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A rare Moro Kris with a very rare hilt type.

This example measures 69cms long.
The blade length is 55cms.
The rare silver dressed octagonal hoof type pommel retains a very rare decorative silver butt plate. Within the butt plate is a red coloured cabochon to the centre.
The grip section is made up of joined decorative silver rings.
The blade only retains a single asang asang. The Ganja shows clear forging lines as does the blade.
The blade shows a very clear differential core with blue hardened edges that remain very sharp.

A very rare Kris, possibly Malay influenced.

Stock No..
s1000

A very good 5 luk Moro Kris
Hilt restoration required
Archaic 18th century form

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A very good Archaic form Moro Kris in need of some TLC.

This example measures 71cms long in the sheath.
Out of the sheath it is just over 65cms long with a blade length of 53cms.
As noted in the title description this Kris requires hilt restoration. The timbers beneath the silver collar are rotten and the hilt can easily be removed because of this.
The blade is a fine example with double fullers running through to the tip of the blade were they end and a single fuller continues.
The double asang asang are engraved silver and remain firmly in place.
The Kris comes with its partial original sheath that could be used for a template to create and new sheath.

A rare example that would grade up very well with a hilt and sheath restoration.

Stock No..
s899

African fighting spear
A fine and heavy example

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A very fine and heavy African spear.

The overall length of this 126cms. The spear head is 34cms long, the splayed butt spike is 11cms long.
A very interesting spear by design. It appears to be from the South African tribal regions and is equally capable as either a throwing spear, thrusting spear or club.
The thick timber shaft is hand knapped to the entire surface.
The forged spear head is secured to the shaft with broad woven animal sinew. The butt spike sits within the timber and is likely secured with an animal hide resin/glue.
Whilst spiral bound metal butt weights are seen throughout many regions of Africa, this example retains a very thick and heavy section not often seen and is capable of delivering a killer blow.

A very fine African fighting spear likely that of a chieftan or experienced warrior.

Stock No..
s769

A very fine Naga spear
Assam regions, head hunters

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A very fine Naga heat hunters spear.

The overall length of this spear is 185cms long.
The spear head is 30cms long, the butt spike is 21cms long.
The spear heads on these Naga spears are many and varied. The head pictured shows to be a very capable fighting type with small side lugs just above the socket. It is interesting to note the tribal markings at this point where the socket and cutting edges meet.
The black timber shaft remains in very fine condition for its age and carries a very rich dark gloss age patina.
To either side of the central grip are two large sections of dyed and bound goat hair, a typical and attractive aspect of Naga spears. The lower section of hair ends in long tufts of dark hair.

A very good and complete Naga spear from Nagaland, Eastern Assam regions of India.

Stock No..
s806

A good rare African spear
Nigeria, Cameroon regions

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A good rare and complete African spear from the Nigerian or Cameroon regions.

A rare find in such complete condition.

This spear measures 197cms long overall. The spear head is 37cms long including the socket.
The shaft is a tapering reed like bamboo with a small wrought iron counter weight or protective base.
The shaft is decorated with eight broad incised bands around the upper portions of the shaft and retains a woven leather band below the socket.
The carving is likely to be tribally significant and the leather ring aiding in throwing of the spear if required.
The spear head is decorative with line borders to both sides with diamond and dot motifs to the faces.

A good rare complete African spear from a region now with heavy border checkpoints and controls.

Stock No..
s515

Long Sumatran Lance
Full length spear
Very good condition

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A very good long Sumatran spear.

Overall this spear measures 205cms long.
The broad heavy spear head is 32cms long with a cutting edge just over 29cms. The spear head shows a differential steel patterning on the surfaces and it remains in very good condition.
The head is supported by a long bronze collar 12 cms long. Two small ages cracks are found to the top of this bronze casing.
The tapering timber shaft shows a fine warm glossy age patina and remains in excellent condition throughout.

A very fine spear in very good condition.

Stock No..
s683

Sewar, Sumatra

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A Sumatran Sewar knife.

27cms sheathed, 23cms out, blade 17cms including the stem/bolster.
From the later 20th century, this Sewar is made in a traditional style and remains in good condition.
The hilt is horn, the sheath nice contrasting timbers carved in the traditional form. The blade is extremely sharp but carries a small loss and pitting near the tip.

A good traditional Sumatran knife.

Stock No..
s862

A good Syrian Shamshir
for restoration
Damascus steel blade

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A good 18th cent Syrian Shamshir for restoration.

This sabre measures 86cms from tip to tip.
The blade measures 75cms from the centre of the guard to the tip of the blade. It is over 3cms at the forte.
The uncleaned blade shows a good consistent watered steel patterning throughout and remains in very good condition throughout.
The iron guard is loose, the timber grips are solid.

A good restoration project with a fine blade.

Stock No..
s992

A fine Wahabite Jambiya
Silver & Brass
fullered blade
Hijaz and Asir regions

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A fine mid 20th century Wahabita Jambiya with fullered blade.

This example measures 53cms overall in the sheath. Out of the sheath it is 52cms long with a blade length of 38cms.
The overall design and construction is of typical traditional form.
The hilt is heavy dark timber dressed in decorative white nickel silver sheeting. The sheath is a timber inner dressed in a similar low grade silver sheeting upper and a decorative brass drag.
The blade is approx 6cms wide at the base. There is a central geometric design to both sides and double central fullers.

A fine example of the type

Stock No..
s913

A fine Rhino Hilted sword
Ethiopian sabre
Henry Wilkinson
Pall Mall proofed blade
Mohamedally & Co

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A fine Rhino hilted, well marked Ethiopian sabre with a Pall Mall Wilkinson blade.

This sabre measures 95cms long from tip to tip.
The blade is 84cms long which is an English made blade of very good quality. The blade is likely made for the Ethiopian market or perhaps more directly for Native soldiers in service of the crown or Mohamed Ally & Co within the majors city centres.
The blade shows script; "by Warrant, Henry Wilkinson, Sword makers to King Edward VII, Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London", and a Pall Mall proof to the base of the blade. Below the Pall Mall address is Ethiopian script.
Along the spine is the name "Mohamedally & Co".
AM Mohamedally & Co building can be seen in the images presented. The company was the principal trading company in Ethiopia prior to the Italian Fascist invasion. Pages 986 & 987 of Encyclopaedia Aethiopica: He-N by Otto harrassowitz-verlag provide an interesting account of this India trading company and its major presence within Ethiopia.
The large Rhino hilt is 9.5cms across the base. The horn is a fine contrast of brown and black horn through which the blade's tang is secured over a fine silver Ethiopian coin.

A fine and rare sabre with a very good well marked blade, worthy of further research.

Stock No..
s962

A very fine Turkish sabre
Ottoman Kilij dated 1743/1744
Damascus blade, Rhino Hilt
gilt silver fittings
signed scabbard

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A very fine and complete example of a mid 18th century Turkish sabre, Kilij, Kilic.

In a straight line, the overall length of this sabre is 95cms in the scabbard.
Drawn from the scabbard it is just under 90cms with a blade length of 76cms. The cutting edge along the curve is 80cms.
The hilt is made from carved Rhino horn grip slabs separated by a fluted gilt silver grip strap. It is pinned in three places by brass rivets and has a pierced pommel through which a woven wrist lanyard is secured. The wrist lanyard ends in a wooden toggle.
The quillon block is solid silver. It is decoratively engraved on all faces, en suite with all scabbard fittings.
The very fine deeply curved blade is a very well forged watered steel blade with a curve that rises 24cms from the hilt. The edge remains very sharp and in very good condition.
The scabbard is timber inners bound in black ass hide and gilt silver fittings.
The back of the leather coverings is stitched silver bullion thread in the traditional Ottoman manner. The silver fittings remain in very fine condition. All fittings are secured fast with no loss or movement. All fittings are embellished with various motifs and borders.
Beneath the area of the scabbard throat where the langets sit there are signatures to both sides. The first identifies the date the sword is made being 1743/1744. The second remains un-translated but appears in part to possibly be AH-see-TAH-neh, an old nick name for Istanbul but I am not certain of this aspect.

A very fine amd complete Ottoman sabre from the 18th century, seldom found so complete and in such fine condition.

This sabre certainly has the ability to grade up further with a professional polish.

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..
s991

Khyber knife, Salawar
Afghanistan fighting sword
Signed blade

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A good complete Afghani Khyber sword with a signed blade.

This Khyber knife / Salawar measures 81cms long when sheathed. Out of the sheath it is just under 73cms long with a blade length of 59cms.
This particular sword sits well within the brown leather covered sheath. The sheath is stitched to the rear and ends in a large steel drag with a faceted final to the end. The drag is just over 24cms.
The grip is shaped horn, likely goat horn. The grip slabs are pinned through the tang in three places with the end two raised and rounded at the pommel, perhaps a personal choice for better grip? The grip slabs are capped with faceted brass bolsters and covered with a central brass grip strap.
The thick and heavy blade has a forward curve and slightly re-curved tip. There is a filler running beneath the t-spine, the edge is sharp and the tip full.
To the left face of the blade there is an Islamic signature, likely a makers stamp.

A good complete Central Asian fighting sword.

Stock No..
s974

A very fine Black Sea Yataghan
brass Inlaid Laz Bicagi
Double signed blade

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A very fine Black Sea Yataghan with signed blade.

The length of this Black Sea Yataghan or Laz Bicagi/Laz Bichaq is 72cms overall. The blade length is 57cms to the bolster.
This fine weapon is certainly the most unusual weapons from the Trans Caucasian arsenal.
The hilt is of a slender and most unusual form having bifurcated horn pommels. The grip slabs are also horn and they are encased in a brass grip strap over the tang.
The very fine quality blade has a large deep belly and an upswept tip with a needle point. There are five fullers to each side and each fuller is surrounded by brass inlay.
The thick spine shows distal taper to the tip and the cutting edge. The spine is inlayed with highly details brass inlay and is also very finely details with geometric patterns chiseled in to the steel. There is also a raised medial ridge running through to the tip.
At two places to the left face of the blade there are two sunken cartouches bearing Islamic signatures. Each Signature is covered in brass.

A very fine and rare example of the Laz Bichaq with a signed blade and very fine quality construction.

Stock No..
s965

Persian Shamshir
Wootz blade
very rare signed quillon block
Bedouin sword

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A rare late 18th century Persian Shamshir in later 19th century Bedouin dress.

This Shamshir measures 90cms in the scabbard, 89cms out of the scabbard and with a blade length of 77cms from the centre of the quillon block to the tip.
The hilt is constructed of bone grip slabs which have been covered in sheet silver with repousse surfaces displaying Islamic script and symbolism. The pommel cap is a simple uncapped sleeve crudely pinned though the tang.
The quillon block is of a rare bow tie shape with pierced ends and a central cartouche bearing signatures to both sides.
The blade is a very finely crafted wootz type. It is out of polish with just small areas currently showing the wootz pattern beneath and a small section of pitting to the forte.
The crude scabbard is of timber slabs with central iron suspension fittings, the same silver sheet that binds the hilt is seen on the locket and chape. A small section of ray skin covering is retained to the base of the timber.

A nice example of a Persian Shamshir with a blade and fittings that would grade up well with some attention.

Stock No..
s979

A fine Rhino Yemen Jambiya
Signed silver sheath
Rhino Hilt Yemeni dagger

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A very fine Yemen Jambiya with a very fine Rhino horn hilt.

This Jambiya measures 33cms long in the sheath. Out is it 30cms.
The hilt is Rhino horn with silver inlay, silver coins, disc and rosettes along with silver backing and strapping.
The silver sheath is finely decorated with piercing, floral and geometric repousse and has the back covered in leather with two suspension rings. The sheath is also bears script to the front.

A fine Rhino horn Jambiya from Yemen in excellent condition throughout.

Stock No..
s941

A fine Maori Chief's staff
19th century Taiaha

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A fine Maori Taiaha, long handled fighting staff.

This Taiaha pictured measures 147cms long and just under 7cms wide across the rau.
The entire staff displays a warm and pleasing age patina with a few small blemishes to the base of the rau.
The upoko and arero(head and tongue) show superior carvings and remain in very good condition.
The eye sockets have long lost the paua inlay but do retain most of the red wax used to secure them within the sockets.
The tinana(body) has a slight bow and the section below the upoko carries a slight natural twist.

A fine and rare fighting staff of the New Zealand Maori, circa mid 19th century.

Stock No..
s902

A Maori Taiaha
Fighting staff
New Zealand

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A good and large Maori Staff, Taiaha.

This example measures just over 162cms long and just under 7cms wide across the rau.
The entire staff displays a warm but dry pleasing age patina with a few small blemishes to the base of the rau and several cracks throughout the tinana.
The upoko and arero(head and tongue) show fine carvings and remain in very good condition.
The eye sockets have long lost the paua inlay on one side but do retain the paua inlay to the other.

A good rare fighting staff of the New Zealand Maori, circa mid 19th century.

Stock No..
s831

A very rare Tanjore Katar
17th/18th century Indian sword
Pata Gauntlet sword
Wootz blade

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A very rare sword length Tanjore Katar / Pata with an early Wootz blade.

End to end this sword is 102cms long. The blade length is 85cms.
This very unusual sword is a very early example of the latter Pata, the long gauntlet sword.
The long and narrow blade of elliptical cross section remains in very good condition with only minor spots of pitting and staining.
The hooded grip shows dark age staining to the steel hood that terminates in a styled monster head finial.

A very rare and early fighting sword in excellent condition for its age that would grade up very well if desired.

Stock No..
s879

A very rare Indian dagger
Chillanum
all wootz construction

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A very rare All Wootz Indian dagger.

This example of an early Chillinam measures just under 38cms long. The blade length, measured from the tip to the apex within the guard is 29cms long.
The entire dagger is constructed from a wootz which is seen in the blade and guard.

A fine and very rare all wootz steel Indian dagger, 17th century.

Stock No..
s768

Mughal Talwar Tulwar
Shamshir blade, signed
Gold decorated hilt
High contrast wootz blade
ladders in forte
uncleaned, as found

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A fine and rare Mughal Shamshir with a gold Tulwar hilt.

At 95cms overall, this sabre is of fine proportions. The blade is 83cms in a straight line from tip to centre of the forte.
The Tulwar hilts is profusely decorated with gold floral designs to most surfaces. The inside of the knuckle bow shows a band of chevrons.
The deeply curved blade is of a fine wootz construction with natural occurring ladders seen in the forte.
The blade is signed in gold to one side and shows the remains of script along the top of one side, now worn with age, likely a prayer or dedication.

A very good early Mughal Shamshir that will grade up very well with a professional polish.

Stock No..
s821

Afghan Khyber knife
Very fine complete example
Silver fittings, Wootz blade

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A very good Afghan Khyber knife, short sword.

Sheathed this fine Afghani sword measures 73cms. Out of the sheath it is 72cms long with a blade length just under 59cms.
The hilt is constructed of carved horn grip slabs, now with minor insect wear. The grip strap is silver as are the bolsters and lanyard ring to the pommel.
The blade is a very sharp, carries a full needle point and a thick T spine all the way through to the tip. Beneath the T spine is a single fuller also running the entire length of the blade. The blade shows very clear wootz patterns in places and would likely grade up with a professional polish.
The sheath is timber covered in a thick brown leather. The fittings are silver as is the thick suspension ring. The throat and drag are decorated in floral designs. The sheath also retains its original belt suspension.

A very good and very heavy fighting sword from the Afghanistan regions of Central Asian.

Stock No..
s820

Khanjarli
Rare Indian dagger
A very fine early example

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A very fine and complete Indian dagger, Khanjarli.

Sheathed, this Khanjarli is 35cms long. Out it is 34cms long and carries a thick blade just under 22cms long.
The grips slabs are ivory on a broad thick tang. The ivory slabs carry a warm deep caramel patina to most surfaces.
The deeply fullered blade remains in excellent condition and has a raised medial ridge with a thick armour piercing tip. The forte is decorated along the medial ridge and the outer edges are pierced.
The disk guard and knuckle bow retain a lot of original unpolished silverwork.
The Khanjarli is complete with a decorative cloth covered sheath.

A very fine, rare and early Indian dagger in excellent condition throughout.

Stock No..
s814

Fine Spanish Navaja
42cms open
full needle point

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A fine 19th century Spanish Navaja.

This Navaja measures 42cms open and 23cms closed.
The blade length is 20.5cms.
This fighting knife is very well constructed and expertly decorated with faceted brass panels.
The main body is shaped horn. It has a fluted mid section with decorative brass highlights. To each end are faceted brass panels that remain in very fine condition with the exception of the small brass end now missing.
The small brass end is an easy fix if desired and parts are available free of charge along with a simple restoration explanation.
The blade is very fine. It is inscribed and fullered with fullers rarely appearing on these knives. The needle tip is still present, something that is often broken on these old knives. The back strap is very strong and locks on the ratchet teeth with a firm snap.

A very good Spanish fighting knife.

Stock No..
s778

Moro Kris, 18th century
ivory and twist core
an exceptional example
Moro fighting sword

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A very rare and exceptional Moro Kris.

This example measures just under 62cms sheathed. It is 57cms out and carries a very fine 18th century twist core blade that is 44cms long.
The blade measures 10cms across the ganja. The deep central fullers are 36cms long with the smaller at the base being 8cms long.
The hilt is an Elephant ivory type that is expertly carved and finished and it is 4cms wide.
The binding is expertly braided and layered and is finished in a dark protective coating original to the piece with a similar binding and coating/patina seen on the Pershing attributed Kampilan seen within the gallery page.
The timber sheath is again in outstanding condition with just a minor loss to the top of the sheath. The body of the sheath measures 3cms thick.

Pieces of this quality and completeness are rarely seen in todays market place.

Stock No..
s392

Taiaha
Maori staff
Very fine large example
Very old example

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A very fine and impressive Maori Taiaha staff.

The overall length of this example is 170cms.
The carved Ta moko head is just under 16cms long and 5cms across. The spade base is 7cms across.

This staff is a wonderful example of early Maori craftsmanship and is an impressive fighting staff. It carries a very fine age patina and two very old collector or Museum tag, one now unable to be read due to age and wear, the other an inventory number 228.

A very fine and large example at a very good price.

Stock No..
s528

Caucasian Shashka
Osman workshop
Stunning complete example
Very fine blade

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A release from my personal collections.

A very rare and beautiful Caucasian Shashka by the work shop of master crafsman Osman.

This fine example comes complete with suspension trappings and fittings.
Overall the sword measures just under 95cms in the scabbard, just under 94cms out with a blade length just under 79cms.
The blade displays Osman's name to the forte with floral motifs below it. The blade has two broad double fullers to each side with the upper fuller splitting from a single to triple fuller that terminates 8cms from the tip. The blade has a deep curve, is light, flexible and razor sharp and very fine pattern welding is seen throughout the tip, cutting edge and lower fuller.
The silver and Niello work to the hilt and fittings is very well executed and remains in outstanding condition. The the reverse of the scabbard fittings show three different Pheasants surrounded by vine motifs with the upper fitting showing Georgian script not yet translated.
Minor quality repairs/restorations are found to the lower sections of the scabbards leather.

A very fine and complete Caucasian Shashka.

Stock No..
s443

Philippine sword / knife
A good early Dahong Palay

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A good heavy old fighting sword from the Luzon regions of the Philippines.
This short sword is 57cms long with a 43cms long blade.
The hilt is horn and curves to one side which offers a very comfortable grip. There is an iron collar supporting the hilt. The blades tang is secured through the pommel, over a small octagonal iron spacer.
The scale like surface of the blade is similar to several 19th centruy Spanish knives I have handled from the Albacete regions which most likely places this piece to the Philippine regions during Spanish occupation.
A very heavy and efficient fighting sword, likely 19th century.

Stock No..
s588

Tanjore Katar Pata
A very good example
late 16th century

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A very good and rare Indian sword, Tanjore late 16th century.

This early Indian sword measures just under 61cms long. The very fine blade is very likely a fine patterned Wootz steel and measures just under 46cms long and 6cms broad at the hilt.
The guard has some minor pitting to a small thumb sized area. 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 very good condition for its age and retains a full armour piercing tip and crisp fullers with a hint of mercury gilding present in the recesses.

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

Stock No..
s703

A very fine Afghan sabre
Pulwar, Pulowar, Shamshir

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A good complete Afghan sabre with a very fine signed birdseye Damascus blade.

Overall in the sheath this sword measures just under 95cms sheathed. Out is it 92cms long with a blade length of 79cms.
The hilt and guard is of typical form and without decoration.
The scabbard is original leather over timber with iron fittings.
The blade is heavy and very well crafted. The construction is a very fine birdeye Damascus with a clear pattern to most of the surfaces. A professional polish would likely reveal much more.
The blade is signed and loosely translates to "train and sweat hard and bleed less in fighting". There is slight movement in the blade.

A very good Aghani sabre with a very fine and unusual blade construction.

Stock No..
s825

Turkish military Kilij
A very fine 19th century sword
Ottoman empire officers sabre

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A very fine Ottoman military sabre, Kilij.

Overall this sword measures 94cms long. The blade is 79cms long.
The hilt is a very fine carved horn type in excellent condition.
The guard is a solid bronze type with decorative langet and forward curving quillons. The grip strap is decorative silver.
The blade is a very good fighting type of the Kilij style, having in profile, the dipping forte along the spine and raised yelman. The faces are deeply fullered and have decorative gold work to each side of the forte and hints of murcury gilding to the fullers.

A very fine and seldom seen Officers sabre.

Similar examples with undecorated blades can be seen on page 126 of Emma Asvatsaturyan's comprehensive work, "Turkish Weapons".

Stock No..
s664

Rare Oman "Omani" Sabre
Silver hilted
rare complete example

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A rare and seldom seen Omani sabre.

This sabre, with the exception of the loss of leather remains in very fine untouched condition.
The overall length in the scabbard is over 98cms. Out it is 96cms and has a blade length of 76cms.
The hilt is fully bound and capped in silver dress.
The silver pommel is of traditional shape and the hilt bindings are of a rarer, seldom seen type being of twisted and plaited silver wire.
The collar is a simple undecorated type.
The blade is a remarkable piece of work. It is strong and extremely supple with amazing flex that always remains true when released. It has a sharp edge and broad and narrow fuller running most of the length.
The scabbard, despite the outer leather loss is also in very good condition. the timbers are solid and 99% of the original string work is present to the timbers. All silver fittings are present and in excellent condition. The designs seen in the silverwork shows outside influences of Caucasian items completed by native hands.
The study of the scabbard manufacture reveals a number of important native methods of construction including the string work designs, the fine wire method and patterns used for securing the leather, the methods and design to the embellished silver work, and method of suspension that is evident in the silver and gold bullion thread seen at and between the suspension rings.

An important example of a seldom seen sword that would grade up well if desired.

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..
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..
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..
s650

Lahore, possible Sikh sword
A very fine Indian Sabre
Very rare Wootz hilt type
Very fine blade
late 18th, early 19th century

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A very fine and rare Indian Tulwar, Lahore.

Out of the sheath this fine sword is just under 87cms long and carries a very heavy broad blade 74cms long.
The very fine and rare wootz hilt is decorated in fine gold Koftgari displaying four leaf clovers and swans to the underside of the disk pommel and sunflowers to the grip. Of particular importance and rarity are the palmette style quillons, also decorated in gold Koftgari.
The blade is in very fine condition and is a heavy and capable fighting example. To one side of the forte is a tear drop shaped inlayed panel, perhaps added to cover another cartouche as the blade is later than the hilt, likely a preferred trophy blade.
The scabbard is leather over timber with a large solid silver chape and drag with pierced decorations.

A very rare and complete sword from the Sikh regions of Lahore.

Stock No..
s632

A fine Indian fighting sword
Kishangarh armoury marks
Original scabbard
Wootz blade
Gilt hilt

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A very fine complete wootz bladed North Indian Talwar, Tulwar sabre.

This example measures 97cms overall in the scabbard, just under 97cms out and has a blade length just under 84cms.
The large hilt is in excellent condition for its age. it retains most of its original gilded silver covering and retains its original articulated lanyard fitting to the pommel bud.
The blade is a fine wootz fighting blade with chiseled Kishangarh armoury stamps to the forte. The spine width at the forte is near 8mm and the blade shows very nice distal taper to the tip and the cutting edge. The blade is 4cms wide at the forte, tapering to 3cms through the body and widening to 3.5cms at the sharpened raised yelman. It retains a very good sharpened cutting edge. The blade surfaces show a very fine, highly spheroidized wootz pattern and has a clear bell ring when struck with a finger nail.
The Scabbard is an original type having an embroided diaper pattern of faded gold thread over a now pink fabric background, over timber inner slabs.

A fine rare Kishangarh armoury marked fighting blade.

An image from the British library collection is presented, being of Prithvi Singh, the 15th_Maharaja of Kishangarh, who can be seen holding a very similar narrow waisted Talwar.

Stock No..
s966

A very good Indian sword
Large heavy fighting sword
Wootz Tulwar

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A very good complete Indian fighting sabre, Tulwar.

This broad heavy sword measures 102cms long in the scabbard. Out of the scabbard it is just under 98cms and has a blade length of 84cms and a width of 4.5cms at the hilt.
The large hilt retain most of its original raised silver work. The silver work is very well applied with various layers of a differing depth being applied.
The heavy blade is a full wootz construction in very good condition. The edges are sharp as is the 24cms back edge.
The scabbard retains its original silver fittings and black leather covering. The silver fittings show minor losses and dents.

A very good and clean fighting sword from the North Western Frontiers of India, likely a Sikh sword.

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..
s886

A very rare Indian axe
Khond tribes of Ganjam
Central India

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A very rare Khond tribe Indian fighting axe.

At 55cms tip to tip, this a rather light but very effective fighting axe with a 20cms cutting edge.
The haft is approx 39cms long. It is incised with three bands of decoration.
The axe head is forged and of an unusual shape, but typical to the regions and could be as old as the 17th century. The head sits high on top of the shaft and curves forward. The positioning of the axe head makes it a very capable thrusting weapon as well as devastating cleaver.

A very good and rare axe from Central India.

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..
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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s739

Rajput Tulwar sword
A good complete wootz sabre

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A good complete Rajput fighting sword with a whole wootz steel blade.

This Indian Tulwar measures 92cms long in the scabbard, just under 92cms out and has a blade length of 79cms.
The large hilt is 11cms across the quillons, 18cms tall from the langet to the pommel spike and the disk pommel is 8cms across.
The blade is signed to the forte and is of a whole wootz construction.
The scabbard is a simple leather over wood and remains in excellent condition.

A good North Indian fighting sword.

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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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s1152

An Indian sword
extremely rare type
16th century or earlier
Southern India

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A release from my personal collections.

A very fine and rare South Indian ritual sword, 16th century or earlier.

This finely crafted temple sword measures a demure 61cms long overall.
The hilt is manufactured from a variety of sand cast bronze and steel fittings with the guard and long central langets being exceptionally well cast and decorated with Chakra and vine motifs.
The blade is a thin and very finely crafted forward curving type of forged construction. Although by design, the blade would not be considered combat quality and doesn't carry a true edge as such, it is strong enough to inflict injury to an unarmoured opponent with slashing or thrusting cuts.
To one side only there are very subtle fullers and a slight beveled cutting edge. To the other side there seems to be no similar features.
A surprisingly well balanced sword with a POB at the exact point where the guard meets the blade.

For references and further detail, see Robert Elgood, "Hindu Arms and Ritual", in particular, pages 76-86.

Philip S. Rawson, "The Indian Sword", page 69 for comparative sizes and ages of relevant blade profiles. An earlier blade profile akin to this sword is noted as 12th century, Ellora.

Further updates to follow.

Stock No..
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.

Stock No..
s973

A fine Indian Tulwar Talwar
Bronze hilted sabre
Makara pommel Tiger quillons
Southern India

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A fine and unusual Indian sabre.

This Talwar measures 91cms long overall. The blade length is 79cms long from the tip to the centre of the quillon block.
The hilt is a solid all bronze construction. The pommel is a large open mouthed Makara and the quillon ends are tiger heads. The grip is octagonal in cross section with chevrons pointing towards the langets.
The knuckle bow is cracked beneath the lower jaw of the Makara.
The blade is a fine hollow forged type with a good cutting edge. The blade is marked to the right side with Gurda marks and star marks.

A very fine fighting sword with a rare bronze figural hilt.

Stock No..
s289

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

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