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LOT 1384
Kriegsmarine WWI German Naval Officer's Sword and Scabbard
EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
35 7/8 in. (778 grams total, 91 cm).
Comprising a slender single-edged blade with etched designs; the hilt composed of a wire-bound ribbed bone handle, a lion-head pommel with inset eyes, and an ornate guard with folding edges, one side with a socket for securing the scabbard; accompanied a leather scabbard with ornate metal fittings. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson.
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LOT 1384
Kriegsmarine WWI German Naval Officer's Sword and Scabbard
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
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Luristan Bronze Spearhead Blade
14th-10th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £211
With rounded shoulders and square-sectioned mid-rib running to the blade tip; short tang with fastening hole. 45 grams, 46.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The spearhead belongs to the type VI spearhead of the Khorasani classification. It is characterised by a long blade and short tang, slightly rounded shoulders and pronounced midrib. Similar weapons were excavated by Prof. Negahban in the royal cemetery of Marlik. -
Luristan Bronze Short Sword Blade
2nd-1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With double-edged blade with central midrib, lateral extensions at the shoulders, and short tang. 341 grams, 47.5 cm
Property of a London gentleman; acquired London art market, 2000s. -
Reproduction Button Collection
20th century A.D.Estimate: £20 - 30 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including reproductions of British Royal Artillery [10 pieces], 8th (The King's) Regiment Foot [7 pieces], Butler's Rangers [40 pieces] and others plain [15 pieces]. 561 grams total, 15-24 mm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson.
