Edged Weapons, Pre-Columbian & Jewelry

Edged Weapons, Pre-Columbian & Jewelry

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Edged Weapons, Pre-Columbian & Jewelry

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Featuring a wide variety of edged weapons across cultures including fine Filipino examples, high quality pre-Columbian figures, antique firearms and armour, jewelry and high quality mineral specimens as well as Asian lots and much more.

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Very Large Colima Redware Dog, 300 BCE - 300CE

Lot # 1 (Sale Order: 1 of 338)      

Fantastic redware Colima dog, 300 BCE - 300 CE in very large scale and brilliant deep red color. Depicted in a semi-standing at the ready or attention pose with a curved ...moreupward short tail. Head looking upward and open mouth with incisors clearly visible. The piece is highly burnished with root marks and manganese deposits throughout the surface. Size of the piece is significantly larger than most seen listed. Size 11 1/2" H x 15 1/2" L x 6 1/2" W. Condition: Restored from multiple pieces including several large sections on the body, head reattached, ear reattached.. Provenance: Ex-Southern California collector and dealer, acquired over 30 years ago

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Complete Suit of Knightly Plate Armour, 17th century

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 338)      

Full suit of European composed armour with homogeneous helm of high quality and all original. Close helm burgonet with an open face for visor or breaths. This rare exampl...moree features a smooth single piece round skull with no comb, late 16th or 17th century. 17th century large impressive pauldrons consisting of 5-lames each including the primary defense with a series of rivets in decorative patterns. Several old restored or later replaced lames. Upper cannons 17th century with smooth rotation to each. Couter 17th century matching with rolled edges and linear detailing similar to the helm. Vambrace 17th century with linear detailing and hinged reverse. Gauntlets 17th century (fingers absent) additional oxidization. Breastplate 17th century in high polish and quite heavy. Two riveted turn down bars either side to secure belt or strap. The edged of the lower fauld and collar smooth rolled with pierced holed to the collar. Backplate and breastplate with top shoulder straps that secure to between shoulders. Backplate 17th century hand hammered from a single sheet of steel with rolled edges. Tassets matching consisting of 5-lames each. Cuisse, poleyn, and fan plate 17th century style with roped edged and riveted detailing. Greaves and sabatons 17th century style, consisting of multiple plates of well articulating lames. Mounted on a custom stand with full padded body. Suit only 72" H, 84" on included stand, width elbow to elbow 31", 19 1/4" depth. Condition: clear signs of age and delamination, old leathers (some torn), some wire to hold components, missing or replaced rivets, oxidization and patination to various surfaces.. Provenance: Ex-Los Angeles collection, ex-New Mexico collection 2023-1980, ex-Los Angeles collection 1980, ex-UK collection 1970s - prior

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Large Gilt Bronze Sino-Tibetan Buddha

Lot # 3 (Sale Order: 3 of 338)      

Fine and very large Sino-Tibetan bronze seated buddha with partial gilt and red lacquer remnants all over. Buddha is wearing long flowing robes that are incised to the bo...morearders of the sleaves and collar. Buddha sits legs crossed with the right hand extended in the Abhaya mudra (no fear) with the left hand in the Varada mudra (favourable mudra). The head with cobalt blue color hair, elongated ear lobes, red colored lips, and serene nearly closed eyes. Copper seal to the base with an incised pattern. Size: 21 1/4" H, 13 7/8" W. Provenance: Private Japanese Collection, California

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Published, 1870's Pair Chinese Military 4th Rank Badges

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 338)      

Published pair of lovely antique 1870's Chinese military 4th rank male rank badges. Each with a tiger embroidered in gold metallic threads and satin stitched silk threads...more, in a crouching position with a golden sun. Incredible stitching throughout with various swirling details and stars. Matted and framed in museum quality frames. Badge 10" H x 10 3/4" W, in frame 19 1/4" H x 19 3/4" WPublished in "Threads of Gold: Chinese Textiles - Ming to Ch'ing" by Paul Haig & Maria Shelton. Condition: Badges stabilized, some loss to threads, scuffs to frame and missing circular decoration to one frame.. Provenance: Published in "Threads of Gold: Chinese Textiles - Ming to Ch'ing" by Paul Haig & Maria Shelton

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Asante Gold 'Scorpion' Ring, (14-18k, 25grams)

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 338)      

West Africa, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Cultures, Asante or more probably Baule peoples 19th-20th century. Exceptional gold ring in Scorpion form with nice weight and ...morewell formed detailing two claws to the front with a small set of beady eyes. The body with a series of linear and banded decoration representing a layered exoskeleton and a bid bi-furcated scorpion tail turned up. This ring was acid tested as 14-18k. The surface appears to have plating as well although testing was consistent with this range. Size ring 3/4" W, scorpion 2" L. Provenance: Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.

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Japanese Shunga Pillow Book of Hand Colored Erotica

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 338)      

Edo Period 17th-18th century Japanese hand colored and inscribed pillow book with numerous observations of erotica and storied interaction. The text detailing the express...moreive poses. Images colored in light flesh colored tons with black colored hair. The album exterior with a light blue color and inscribed to the last page, probably the Author (KIANAGA) or Torri Kiyonaga 1815 a Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the Torii school. Originally Sekiguchi Shinsuke, the son of an Edo bookseller from Motozaimokucho Itchome in Edo, he took on Torii Kiyonaga as an art name. Size 6 1/2" x 4 1/8". Condition: well worn from age and use, the exterior with fading throughout. The interior very legible with good detailing to all colored pages and writing. 18 pages of Erotica, 20 pages of inscription.. Provenance: Southern California Collection

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Fine American Eagle Head Cavalry Sword, 1800's

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 338)      

Solid metal guard with an American eagle head pommel entirely made of metal. Bone carved grip with linear incised designs, patinated over time and use. Guard is arched wi...moreth five bulb details in ascending to descending order. Blade is finely etched and a technique known as "bluing" was used to emphasize the fine details. Bluing of weapons and firearm barrels was common practice dating back to the eighteenth and nineteenth century, and took fine skill to achieve even heat to color specific sections. Size overall 33 1/2" L, blade 28" L. Condition: Patina and wear commensurate with age and use throughout.

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American Civil War Foot Officers Sword

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 338)      

American civil war sword with polished heavily pierced brass handle and rewrapped grip. Single edged blade with slight curve and flat back, etching to the face near handl...moree but is worn and hard to see. Size 36" L, blade 30" L. Condition: Wear and patina throughout commensurate with age.

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M1860 Light Cavalry Saber Sword, Civil War Period

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 338)      

U.S. Civil War M1860 Light Cavalry Saber Sword used by US Cavalry during the American civil war and into the Spanish American War. Brass handle with original grip and a l...moreong curved single edge blade with wide shallow fuller. (Marked US K.C. 1865) Size 41" L, blade 33 1/2" L

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American Eagle Head Pommel Calvary Sword, C. 1805-1820

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 338)      

American circa 1805-1820 bright fire-blued blade with gilt accented inscribed American Eagle, E PLURIBUS UNUM on banner, and various military motifs. With scabbard and he...moreavily gilt scabbard fittings. The leather on the bottom of the scabbard has a separation – and needs reinforcement. Heavily gilt hilt. The grip insert is absent. Desirable sword with fine gilt brass components and bluing. Overall 38" L, blade 33" L

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Rare Museum Quality Alaskan Ulu Knife

Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 338)      

Very good museum quality Alaskan "Ulu" knife with turned wood handle inset with brass to tang. Steel pined shaft to a slender wide single edge blade. Ulu have been used b...morey native Alaskan for over 4500 years. The long curved blade has versatile uses from hunting & skinning to a number of domestic uses. Size 7 3/4" L, 7 1/8" W

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Excellent Basket-Hilted Broadsword, 16th c. and Later

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 338)      

English basket-hilt broadsword 16th century blade with pronounced medial ridge that measures. The blade is an extremely wide and heavy style with raised central ridge and...more double-edged to a sharp tapering point for thrusting and cutting. The composed basket hilt is likely English in origin and 18th century, the composition was assembled in the 19th century as evidenced by the pommel with has a hand hammered tang which has not been disturbed. 30" L. x 3-1/4"W.

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British Model 1803 Infantry Officer's Sword

Lot # 13 (Sale Order: 13 of 338)      

British model 1803 infantry officer's sword with replacement scabbard, bright polished blade with inscribed crown over GR, order of the Red Garter and various military mo...moretifs. Heavily gilt hilt with openwork. Sharkskin wrapped wood grip with brass retaining wires. Size 37 1/2" L, blade 32" L

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British Signed General Officer's Sword w/ Scabbard, 1860-1901

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British General officer's sword, 1860 – 1901. Reverse ricasso signed: MARSHALL JERMYN ST. LONDON., double acid etched curved blade with wide fuller on each side. Queenâ...more€™s Crown over VR Cypher (Victoria Regina) and scrolled leaf ornament etched on one side (within Arabesque panel) and on the other side with Queen’s Crown over crossed baton over sword (insignia of British General Officers). Gold (or golden) Proof Mark within the etched Damascus Star on the obverse ricasso. Gothic six-branch knuckle bow, sharkskin wrapped wood grip with brass retaining wires intact. Stepped oval pommel cap. Complete with acorn-shaped bullion thread sword knot. Very good overall, noting excellent blade, and some dents in the scabbard. 39" L, blade 30 1/2" L

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English "Basket Hilt" Broadsword

Lot # 15 (Sale Order: 15 of 338)      

English basket hilt broadsword (likely windlass mortuary sword variation). Double-edged broadsword straight blade with poof marked 5-point star to either side & (MORRT) p...morerobably for mortuary. The handle with downturned flat-curled quillion, shell to either side and a series of flat steel bars that lead to three points under a hollow pommel. Grip leather wrapped wood with a twisted wire over. Size 36 1/2" L, blade 30 1/8" L. Condition: very good with oxidization and darkening patination, grip with worn sections, blade with various points of wear and knicks.. Provenance: Ex-Southern California collection

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WWI Bavarian Officers Sword w/ Scabbard

Lot # 16 (Sale Order: 16 of 338)      

WWI German Bavarian officers sword etched (RGL. Bayer II Ulanen Regt Konig). Scabbard all steel in original black paint. Fine sword for a member of the Koniglich Baterisc...morehes II, Ulanen-Regiment Konig. Blade is a straight single edge with triple etching and two large panels of inscription surrounded by a picture of an Uhlan and King Ludwig III. Silvered handle and fittings. WCK marked to the ricasso. Black celluloid handle. Size 39 1/4" L, blade 38 1/8" L. Condition: some wear to finish of silver plating, looseness in scabbard.

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European Spear Head

Lot # 17 (Sale Order: 17 of 338)      

Old European spear head with a oval shaped double edge tip. Socketed opening to the base. Size 9 3/4" L. Provenance: Ex-Southern California Military collection...more

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Large Spanish Navaja Folding Knife

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 338)      

Large Spanish Navaja folding knife made popular as a Spanish pirate and maritime use weapon. Likely 19th century. Size 16 1/2" L, blade 7"...more

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German Gardes Du Corps Regiment Marked Pallash by WKC

Lot # 19 (Sale Order: 19 of 338)      

Triple etched blade with blued panels on each side accenting regimental cavalry scene on one side and lettering on the other. Sharply acid etched gardes star, gardes helm...moreet and cuirass, and mounted gardes cavalryman with pennant. Four-branch knuckle bow, sharkskin wrapped wood grip with brass retaining wires intact. The flat faced pommel cap is inscribed with initials. Overall 44 1/4" L, blade 37" L.

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European Gladiator Sword, 19th century

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 338)      

Gladius sword 19th century, double edged blade with a single solid brass handle with incised bands to grip. Size 23 1/2" L, blade 17 1/2" L. Condition: Steady fissure to ...morepommel section, some signs of use to blade.

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British Model 1803 Flank Officers Sword w/Scabbard

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 338)      

British Model 1803 officer flank sabre with original scabbard. sheath is split handle with care, losses to handle as seen in images. Gilded inscription to scabbard and re...moremnants of gilt engraving to blade, crossguard is well carved and retains the ordinal crown and lion. Original untouched condition. Size of sword 33 1/4" L, blade 28 1/4" L

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French Infantry Officers Sword

Lot # 22 (Sale Order: 22 of 338)      

French infantry officers sword. Lightly curved single edge blade featuring a central shallow fuller. Guard in gilt brass with a single downturned quillion, pierced openwo...morerk and D guard. The grip in leather with wrapped bras wire. Size 33 7/8" L, 28 1/2" L

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Mexican Revolution Period Infantry Sword, circa 1910

Lot # 23 (Sale Order: 23 of 338)      

North America, Mexican Revolution circa 1910. Infantry sword with well wrapped guard and handle in black leather with white leather stitched in the traditional fashion. B...morelade a straight single edge with flat spine, engraved with light patterns of circles, lines and squares to the ricasso / blade. Scabbard in a light brown leather with a twisted loop and two tassels of leather. The Mexican Revolution of 1910 was a 10-year conflict between revolutionaries and political rivals for control of Mexico. The revolution began when liberals and intellectuals challenged the 34-year dictatorship of Porfirio Diaz, who had been in power since 1877. Size 21 1/2" L, blade 16 3/8" L

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Scarce Moro Yakan Pira, Carabao Pommel

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 338)      

Philippines Archipelagos, Mindanao, Moro Yakan pira sword with scarce Krakatau pommel. Wide double edge blade with a very broad tip. Large brass linear carved fitting. Ca...morerabao horn handle. For a similar example see; Harvard University (Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology) Object Number: 27-66-70/D3159. Size 29" L, blade 18 3/8" L. Condition: wear commensurate with age and use.

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Massive Visayan Talibong Sword

Lot # 25 (Sale Order: 25 of 338)      

Philippines Archipelagos, Visayan Peoples talibong sword with scabbard. Thick blade with a single edge and curved blade that terminates to a sharp point. Handle in reddis...moreh black wood, zoomorphic shape and tight wrapping to the grip. Scabbard in reddish black wood with tight wrapping in several bands with rattan woven wrapping just above the belt loop. Size 34 3/4" L, blade 28 3/8" L

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