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LOT 3317
Set of 17th Century Maker’s Marked English Civil War Era Harquebusier Half-Armour - 1) c. 1648-1655 harqubuesier two-piece “lobster tail” pot helm with low turned comb, pivoted and pointed fall with a turned edge and three piece bar guard joined at the bottom forming a blunted point, neck guard of three simulated lames with turned edge and domed rivets, and absent ear pieces. The fall is maker’s marked “RB” on the top right for Rafe Boulter of the Kingham, Oxfordshire area, whose mark was approved 30 October 1648. “19 appears to be marked inside the rear edge of the pot. 2) c. 1650-1660 harquebusier cuirass with breastplate struck with St. George cross inspection mark near the neck, medial ridge and short flange at the base, and a turned neck, arms, and waist of the backplate. The backplate appears to be struck with two indecipherable proofs or maker’s marks near the neck. The leather straps are later replacements. CONDITION: Both are good or better, showing mostly a grey patina over extensive mild to moderate pitting and oxidation scattered throughout, some minor dings and dents, and a few scattered absent rivets. A fantastic set of English Civil War armour, perfect for display! Estimate: 3,000 - 5,500
LOT 3318
Set of 17th Century Maker’s Marked English Civil War Era Harquebusier Half-Armour - 1) c. 1627-1665 harqubuesier two-piece “lobster tail” pot helm with low turned comb, pivoted and pointed fall with a turned edge and three piece bar guard joined at the bottom forming a blunted point, neck guard of three simulated lames with turned edge and domed rivets, and absent ear pieces. “SK” maker’s mark on top of the fall near the point for Sylvester Keene of the Kingham, Oxfordshire area. 2) c. 1637-1654 harquebusier cuirass with breastplate having a medial ridge drawn to a point at the base above a narrow flange skirt, turned edges at the neck and arms, incised decorative lines at the arms, back of the neck, and flanged skirt of the backplate. Leather straps are later replacements. Breastplate stamped with “W” with crossed arms maker’s mark, “37”, and government proof at the neck. Maker’s mark is that of Richard Wright of the Wallington, Hertford area, whose mark was approved in December 1637. Also includes a copy of the book “The London Armourers of the 17th Century” by Thom Richardson. CONDITION: Both are good or better, showing mostly a grey patina over extensive mild to moderate pitting and oxidation scattered throughout, some minor dings and dents, and a few scattered absent rivets. A fantastic set of English Civil War armour, perfect for display! Estimate: 3,000 - 5,500
Desirable “Andrea Farara” Marked Scott
CONDITION: Good, the metal showing a mix of dark and bright grey patinas overall with moderate pitting throughout and the deep markings remaining mostly crisp. The basket shows a slight deformation around the primary knuckle guard, leather hand guard has hardened and shows mild wear, and the grip is good with extensive insect holes and moderate wear. A very desirable Scottish sword! Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3321 Ornately Engraved and Pierced 17th Century Spanish Style Cup Hilt Rapier - Developed beginning in the 16th century, the rapier evolved as a distinctly civilian sidearm that was later adapted to military and battlefield use. Most effective in quick thrusting against unarmoured opponents, it was an ideal every-day carry, self defense weapon for civilians, as well as becoming more and more common on the battlefield as armour began to wane. The blade is of diamond section, marked “x IN x SOLINGEN x” in the deep fuller on either side, and measures 39 1/8 inches. The cup guard is extensively engraved and pierced with floral patterns and retained by four screws. The straight quillions are spiraled and have button finials, and there is a spiraled knuckle guard. It has a fluted
LOT 3319
Attractive 18th Century
English Sporting
Prodd/Ballester
(Crossbow) by Sikes of
Sheffield - Originally
developed in the 16th
century, the prodd, ballester, or stonebow was a bullet/stone launching
cousin of the more commonly encountered bolt-launching crossbow. Prodds never caught on with the military,
mostly due to the ammunition being less effective than the sharp bolts of the crossbow, especially against armoured combatants. However, they did become popular as a hunting tool and for use in pest control, and carried on in that roll well into the era of firearms due to their ability to dispatch small game quietly and cheaply. This example is quite ornate and
was likely intended for use in pest control on an English estate. The upper rear tang on the tiller is faintly marked “ SIKES - SHEFFIELD”. It is fitted with folding front and rear sights and all of the fittings are iron, including ornate sideplates and inlays on top of the tiller. The finely figured tiller is also inlaid with fine silver wire patterns. It is fitted with folding front and rear sights and it appears to be restrung in a period style
with a leather pouch for the projectile/bullet.
CONDITION: Very good, the iron components
showing mostly a dark grey-brown patina with extensive pitting throughout. The wood is also very good, retaining almost all of the wire inlay and some scattered light handling marks. Mechanically untested. An interesting, lesser-known competitor to early firearms!
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 3320
ish Basket Hilt Broadsword - Manufactured c. the first half of the 18th century, the blade of this typical Scottish basket hilted broadsword is marked for Andrea Ferrara/Andrew Farara. Ferrara is believed to have been a skilled Italian bladesmith brought to Scotland by James IV to instruct
Scots craftsmen in the art of interlamination in their sword making. From that time on, Scottish craftsmen stamped their finest blades with the name, and those bearing the Ferrara mark were known to be of the highest quality and show incredible flexibility. Either side of this double-edged blade is marked “ANDREA” and “FARARA” on the lower third, along with three globus crucigeri, and two sets of double fullers near each edge. The guard is of a typical “Glasgow type” with shields and side guards pierced with hearts and dots, and the side guard finials flanked by ram’s horns. The is a marking on the upper quillion that may be a maker’s mark, possibly an Allan of Stirling or Glasgow. The pommel is a low dome with hand-filed accents and a visibly peened tang, and is engraved “P-T/10” which may be the initials of a previous own. There is a hardened leather hand guard inside the basket. The spiral fluted grip is rewrapped with waxed sinew.
bun pommel with a visibly peened tang, and the grip is wire wrapped. CONDITION: Very good, the metal showing mostly a bright grey patina with some scattered light pitting throughout and mostly crisp markings and engraving. The pommel spins freely, and the professionally restored wire wrapping remains mostly tight. Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
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