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LOT 287
Mid-18th Century Silver Hilted
English Colichemarde Small Sword
- The pommel end of the knucklebow
features London silver hallmarks for
1753. The silver hilt features a variety of
scroll and martial designs and features
a silver wrapped grip, finger rings, and
pierced pommel. The 31 inch long
blade is the classic colichemarde design
with triangular cross section and wide
forte with etching. These distinctive
small swords continued to be popular
through the French & Indian War, into the
American Revolution, and even until the
end of the 18th century.
CONDITION: Good with dark brown
patina and mild pitting on the blade,
some nicks at the edges, attractive aged
patina on the hilt, somewhat loose grip
wrap, and age and storage related wear.
Provenance: Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900
LOT 285
Silver Hilted Child’s Small Sword with
“GW’ Marker’s Mark - The included
listing from William Dykes Antiques
identifies the sword as Colonial
American and notes: “This is an
extremely rare child’s small-sword
marked ‘GW’ with an asterisk
above the letters. The touchmark
‘GW’ is the mark of an unrecorded
silversmith. A nearly-identical
child’s small-sword is shown in
a book by Daniel D. Hartzler entitled
‘Silver Mounted Swords’ on page 94”
(pages included). The sword features a 19
1/4 inch blade with tapered, hollow ground
triangular cross-section , silver hilt with wire
wrapped grip and braided wire bands, “*/
GW” at the pommel end of the knuckle bow,
and a “Turk’s head” pommel. Smallswords,
also known as court swords, were essentially
part of daily wear for gentlemen and military
officers in the 18th century. Should a man’s
honor need defending, he was likely to rely
on his smallsword in duel. Boys might receive
an appropriately sized sword after they were
“breeched” and dressed like their fathers.
CONDITION: Fine with dark brown patina
and moderate oxidation on the blade, loose
fit guard, and attractive aged patina on the
silver.
Provenance: William Dykes Antiques;
Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 288
Attractive Ornately
Relief Carved Victorian Era
Henry VIII Themed Dagger
and Scabbard - Crafted during the Victorian era, this
ornate dagger and scabbard appears to be a tribute
piece to Henry VIII. It measures 19 inches overall with a
12 5/8 inch spear point blade that appears unmarked.
The guard and pommel are of the same expertly relief
carved antique ivory as the scabbard and feature
leafy scroll on the guard and a bun shaped crown
pommel. The grip is wrapped in thin linen and secured
by small decorative brass tacks. The scabbard is also
extensively relief carved, work that was without a
doubt executed by a master of their craft. On the front
side of the scabbard is a bust of Henry VIII at the top
with banners below it marked as such. Below that is
a crown and the royal coat of arms. Further down is a
grotesque mask with a head topped with crenellations,
a floral decorated riser, a shield and stand of arms, and
another grotesque mask at the tip. The back side of the
scabbard is wrapped with the same linen as the grip
and secured with similar brass tacks.
CONDITION: Fine, the sharpened blade showing
mostly a bright grey patina with some light evidence
of cleaning and some scattered light pitting. The linen
grip and backing of the scabbard are good with some
mild deterioration and loss showing the wood beneath,
but otherwise remaining secure. The antique ivory
shows an attractively aged tone overall with some
scattered hairline age cracks. A very attractive English
royal themed dagger!
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 286
Child’s Hunting Sword with
Gilt Blade, Carved Grip, and
Silver Mounted Scabbard -
This likely 18th century sword
lacks any identifying markings.
The 18 1/2 inch bade has a 4
3/8 inch false edge, and the
lower 4 inches of he blade has
scrollwork and gilding. The
carved bone or antique ivory
grip has silver mounts, and the
brown leather scabbard also
has silver mounts with hunting
themed designs.
CONDITION: Very good with
strong gilding, some light
patination on the otherwise
bright blade, minor cracks and
repairs in the grip, flaking on
the scabbard, and mild wear.
Provenance: Property of a
Gentleman.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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