- BRITISH 1897 GEORGE V INFANTRY
BRITISH 1897 GEORGE V INFANTRY OFFICER`S SWORDBritish 1897 pattern George V Officer's sword having a three-quarter basket hilt, both sides of the blade heavily engraved with symbolism and devices of the British Empire to about two thirds of the blade length. One side of the blade marked S&J Kitchin Makers Sheffield and the other the six-pointed star with the word "Proved" etched on the blade. Sword together with leather scabbard measure approximately 40-1/4" in length the blade 32-1/2" in length. George V swords are currently used as ceremonial swords in the British military.
- A George V officers dress sword
A George V officers dress sword with chagrin wire bound grip pierced steel hilt 33ins engraved steel blade and with brown leather scabbard for same 40ins overall (hilt rusted and pitted) together with sand brown leather belt
- A George V ceremonial dress sword
A George V ceremonial dress sword with leather scabbard
- BRITISH P1897 GEORGE V CYPHER SWORD
BRITISH P1897 GEORGE V CYPHER SWORD & SCABBARDBritish pattern 1897 infantry officer's sword, c.1910-1930, no maker's mark, the 32.25" fullered blade embellished with engraving including the royal cypher of King George V, a crown over the British Royal coat of arms and scrolled designs, the right ricasso marked "Proved" within a six point star, the left ricasso unmarked, the spine marked 3072 and the underside of the spine with a "B," the pierced basket guard with George V cypher, a wire-wrapped sharkskin handle with buttoned pommel, housed in a brown leather covered scabbard, overall with scabbard: approx 39.75"l, 2.5lbs **Provenance: An important San Antonio estate**
- A George V officers sword with
A George V officers sword with pierced hilt and shagreen handle, the blade Aldershot Stores, Aldershot and the leather scabbard for the same
- A George III 1796 pattern Light
A George III 1796 pattern Light Cavalry sword with 32.75ins steel blade and brass hilt with wire bound shagreen grip complete with brass mounted leather scabbard for same 38ins overall (blade slightly rusted and leather scabbard damaged) and George V Army Officer's dress sword by J. Moss (Cambridge Circus) Ltd Charing Cross Road London with 32ins etched blade and plated metal mount and wire bound shagreen grip complete with leather covered scabbard 40ins overall
- A George V officers dress sword
A George V officers dress sword with 30 inch acid etched blade wire bound grip and leather scabbard; with a Royal Artillery officers sword no.14642 with wire bound fish skin grip 36.5in. & 40in. Estimate ?150-200 FURTHER IMAGES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GORRINGES.CO.UK Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?180
- George V Basket Hilted Broadsword,
George V Basket Hilted Broadsword, London, early 20th century the blade with etched decoration including a crowned GR cypher in a leather scabbard length 40 in — 101.6 cm
- A George V officers sword with
A George V officers sword with entwined hilt and shagreen handle, the blade inscribed Capt H Mackenzie ASC and the leather scabbard for the same
- Victorian British Infantry officers
Victorian British Infantry officers sword, leather handle, brass hilt, with engraved blade and metal scabbard, 102cm long in total
- AN EDWARD VII STEEL INFANTRY SWORD
AN EDWARD VII STEEL INFANTRY SWORD An Edward VII steel infantry sword, a black shagreen grip wrapped with wire, an reticulated knuckle guard, the blade marked "Flights/Military Tailor/Winchester" and with crown and "VII", a steel scabbard 40"l
- A 1796 pattern Infantry officer's
A 1796 pattern Infantry officer's dress sword with 32 inch blade engraved with crowned GR cypher with gilt brass hilt and wire bound grip 39ins Estimate ?150-200 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?150
- Infantry Officer's Sword American,
Infantry Officer's Sword American, late 18th/early 19th century, stirrup guard, pillow pommel, reeded wooden handle, traces of original silver plating, double-edged, 37-1/2 in.,
- An 1803 pattern Infantry officer's
An 1803 pattern Infantry officer's sword with 29 inch curved blade with crowned GR cypher wire bound fishskin grip and lion's head pommel 35ins Estimate ?150-250 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?260
- THREE ANTIQUE ENGLISH SWORDS. George
THREE ANTIQUE ENGLISH SWORDS. George III 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Trooper's Sword with sheath Scottish Highland Claymore type dress sword for Non-Commissioned Officers with sheath 1908 pattern Cavalry officer sword with Wilkinson blade
- A scarce French infantry officer's
A scarce French infantry officer's sword slightly curved blade etched with crowned fleur-de-lys and ''Vaincre ou Mourir Pour La Nation' brass stirrup hilt lion's head pommel both langets chased with a phrygian cap on a pole early 19th century Estimate ?200-300 Blade length 29 inches. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?320
- AN EDWARD VII DRESS SWORD AND A
AN EDWARD VII DRESS SWORD AND A GEORGE V DRESS SWORD (2) Early 20th Century Both with pierced metal guards with the royal monograms, wire wrapped grips, the blade of the George V sword decorated and inscribed ' Ranken & Co Ltd Calcutta Lahore London' and in metal sheath, the Edward VII sword in leather sheath, both blades 82cm long
- A U.S. Infantry Sword ca. 1820
A U.S. Infantry Sword ca. 1820 Eagle head design with carved bone grip blade has faint engravings with considerable amount of combat evidence. The sheath is a replacement and not original.
- An unusual Italian infantry officer's
An unusual Italian infantry officer's sword by G. Pereth Verona the straight pipe back blade etched with trophies and crowned VRI cipher. Regulation steel hilt engraved and pierced with VRI cipher in its plated scabbard Estimate ?150-250 33.5 inch blade which has minor tarnished / rust patches but mostly clean and bright and clearly signed guard is generally tarnished throughout with expected dull patina slightly knocked at edge fish skin grip with some chipping and grazing but essentially ok. Scabbard tarnished and generally worn but structurally good. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?220
- Victorian Royal Fusilliers Military
Victorian Royal Fusilliers Military Dress Sword
- A George III sword with wire bound
A George III sword with wire bound grip and pierced pommel and guard, by Feesey Cutler to His Majesty, and a similar sword by Tapp Cutler Strand, both with scabbards seemingly stuck in place (2)
- A Victorian Officer's dress sword
A Victorian Officer's dress sword with 32ins blade (pitted) and brass hilt cast with crest and with wire bound grip 37ins overall (lacking scabbard) a socket bayonet two Army water bottles a selection of spurs and other equipment various
- US INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD. CIRCA
US INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD. CIRCA 1840. PROBABLYmade by Frederick Widmann of Philadelphia. Brass with eagle design handle reeded bone grip foliate watered blade. 33 1/4" overall 28 1/4" blade. Overall excellent condition. No scabbard.
- An Edward VII Scotts Guard officer's
An Edward VII Scotts Guard officer's sword blade by Edward Smith (London) etched with extensive battle honours to Suakin 1885 together with owners initials D.R.C.(?). Regulation hilt (scabbard missing) in associated leather sword bag Estimate ?75-125 Blade 32 inches light tarnishing throughout but does appear to have had a clean at some point decoration all visible but lightly worn slight knocks to the tip of the blade clearly signed expected tarnishing throughout surface of guard with chipping and scratches to coated surface fish skin grip with some chips and scuffs and generally discoloured no scabbard leather case with general wear. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?150
- Victorian British Military Dress
Victorian British Military Dress Sword
- A Victorian officer's sword with
A Victorian officer's sword with 31 inch acid etched blade by J.B. Johnstone London and wirebound shagreen grip with a gilt metal dress sword with 26 inch blade Estimate ?200-300 Officers sword - curved blade has light layer of tarnishing throughout with odd little pitting some nicks along the blade edge and slight wear at tip signed J B Johnstone London and Dublin expected rubbed appearance to pommel and guard some knocks to the edges slightly depressed on one edge some chipping to shagreen grip here and there with some discolouration scabbard not in good order with cracks and weakened over a 6 inch section in the centre. Dress sword has heavy rubbing to the gilded surface throughout poor condition to the leather on the scabbard with a crease there also blade with light tarnishing and some small pitting. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?220
- A cavalry officer's sword plain
A cavalry officer's sword plain blade etched RS Garden 29 Piccadilly London pierced steel guard leather grip (worn) c.1870 Estimate ?100-150 Blade length is 32.5 inches to the hilt overall 37.5 inches the curved blade is clearly marked by maker R.S. Garden 29 Piccadilly London traces of old pitting and tarnishing and has probably been cleaned back at some point clearly marked on the back edge and also numbered 606 wire bound grip a little loose and leather to underneath this does have some chipping and losses general tarnishing otherwise ok. Some wear to the blade but no scabbard. Shipping to Australia we recommend Mailboxes on info@mbebrighton.co.uk or 0044127370602 or Alban Shipping on info@albanshipping.co.uk or 00441582493099. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?900
- U. S INFANTRY OR ARTILLERY OFFICER'S
U. S INFANTRY OR ARTILLERY OFFICER'S SWORD Early 19th century: No scabbard, 28" blade.
- American officer's sword 1800-1825
American officer's sword 1800-1825 with a brass eagle head and bone handle and a steel blade in a black stitched leather scabbard. 36"l.
- SWORD. American mid 19th century.
SWORD. American mid 19th century. Civil War line officer's sword with brass ''US'' guard and shagreen grip. Leather scabbard 37''l. overall.
- A Victorian officer's sword of
A Victorian officer's sword of the Honourable Artillery Company etched blade by T.F. Kirby regulation hilt (guard cracked) in its brass scabbard Estimate ?100-150 Blade lightly tarnished throughout but decoration is all clearly visible and tip slightly bent and knocked a split to the guard next to the right hand side of the regimental sign some light chips to the shagreen and general wear to the grip light tarnishing and scratches to the scabbard otherwise ok. Blade length 32 inches Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?220
- INDIAN BRASS SWORD. Together with
INDIAN BRASS SWORD. Together with a sword a Governor's Foot Guard medal a belt buckle a World War II hat and various militaria objects Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
- VINTAGE FIGURAL SWORD CANE WALKING
VINTAGE FIGURAL SWORD CANE WALKING STICKSword cane, c.1940s, having a dog-form handle with an inset depiction of British King George VI, the handle pulls our revealing a 17" tapered square steel sword, overall: 35"l, 4.25"w at handle, 1lbs **Provenance: From a prominent Dallas, Texas estate**
- Mdl. 1860 field officer's sword,
Mdl. 1860 field officer's sword, Horstman, fancy brass guard, scabbard with presentation name and date, "Captain George G. Steel…December 27, 1895", 28 in. blade, 34 in. overall. Scabbard with minor corrosion.
- A Victorian officer's sword with
A Victorian officer's sword with brass guard sharkskin grip and 82 cm blade.
- U.S. Infantry officer's saber circa
U.S. Infantry officer's saber circa 1800-1820 brass hilt eaglehead pommel bone grip blade originally blued and gilt. overall L35'' blade L30 1/2'' Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Centennial Museum at the University of Texas at El Paso to benefit the Museum Collections Fund. (Accession #56.3.6) Purchased by Norm Flayderman Wallingford Hall Kennebunk Maine. From the most important American sword collection of Philip Medicus New York New York. Literature: Flayderman Norm AMERICAN SWORDS FROM THE PHILIP MEDICUS COLLECTION. Mowbray Publishers 1998. p.112 pl.52 #52f. Traces of silvering on crossguard bone grip severly cracked on obverse with two shorter cracks on reverse small chip out of grip at pommel. Blade is dark with traces of remaining gilding areas of dark rust and fine pitting. Back   Inquiry    Previous Item  Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678   © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.