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EDGED & OTHER WEAPONS: WORLD
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20999
Cambodia. Pole Arms: ca 1500 Khmer Empire pole-arm heads (2). Spear head, iron. Blade leaf shaped with low medial ridge, double edged 280mm, on round, iron tang 160mm D440mm overall); Lance head, iron. Solid diamond cross section base tapering to leaf shaped blade 325mm. Round, tapered tang with 'cork-screw' twist 165mm (490mm overall). Browned with age, surface pit. GC. Scarce early Cambodian weaponry, possibly pre-dating the above age estimate. (2)
 AVAILABLE at A$250
21000
China. Sword: 1900 'Boxer Rebellion' ring-hilt 'Execution' sword. Broad, single edged blade, tapering toward hilt, spatulate end, small octagonal cross guard, leather 'washer' grip designed for 2 handed wield, iron ring pommel. Blade with chased decoration of wave patterns to both faces. Much age pit to blade, particularly towards point, but does not detract from overall appearance. Blade 580mm, grip 285mm (910mm overall). Overall VGC. Scarce, original 'Boxer' sword. (P)
 SOLD at A$600
21001
Congo. Knife: 'Zapozap' tribal knife. c.1900-40 Also used in the Congo Region as Money & for Trade. 43 cm long. Made from steel & brass adornments. Double sided decorative blade. Steel bound & studded grip. A very interesting & unusual ethnographical item. EF. (P)
 AVAILABLE at A$400
21002
France. Fighting Knife: 1939-45 Vichy French alloy fighting knife. 1940/41. Cast alloy hilt & short steel blade stamped 'Depse'. No scabbard. nEF Very Rare.
 AVAILABLE at A$250
21003
France. Bayonet mod 1866 Chassepot Yataghan bayonet & scabbard. Brass, ribbed handle with hooked quillion. Steel scabbard with serial number. The blade is bright with some small brown/rust patina. Otherwise quite nice. Has small oval stamp at base. Scabbard is un-dented but the finish shows age & wear. Would clean up nicely. GC.
 SOLD at A$150
21005
Indonesia. Book. The Javanese Kris by Isaac Groneman with preface & introduction by David von Duuren. Hardcover (cloth in dust jacket) 288 pgs 200 colour & black & white illustrations. Its an excellent publication, very detailed and extremely exploratory. Its contents includes state-of-the-art photographs. A kris collector cannot do without this reference work. New.
 SOLD at A$120
21006
Italy. Dagger: 1937-1945 Italian Black Shirt officer's model 37 dagger & scabbard with hanger & bullion knot. Plus the ornate metal belt hook section for an Italian Army officer's sword. The dagger is complete. Bright, plain blade with no damage. The handle has some minor scratches, bruising from wear. The scabbard appears dent free. The hanger is complete & in nice, used condition. The bullion knot is worn. The part sword hanger is undamaged & is of nice quality condition. Very scarce. (2 items)
 SOLD at A$1350
21007
Japan. Samurai Yari pole arms collection. 1600-Late 1890s First pole arm has a total length 103'. Blade length 22', cutting edge 5'. Has been cut in centre for ease of travel. Dates from mid to late 1600s. Part of pole was originally covered in abalone, but now missing some parts. Heavy pole with iron cap & thick copper bands, surface scratches with some light pitting, complete with original blade cover that is made from boar hair. Overall in very GC. Second is Edo period Japanese Samurai Yari Boar Hair Cover. Nice original cover 11' in length with hair set into a wood centre, width is 5'. Complete with Wooden Yari Blade & Handle. Overall length with cover is 27'. Also a pr of Japanese Samurai Rain Covers for wet weather. Leather shaped covers 9' & 10' long, both date to around mid 1700's. F. Japanese Yari Pole Arm, length 99', with cover. Heavy wooden pole with gold lacquered vines & family crests. Iron fitting to end, other fittings are of copper. Museum grade copy, late 1800's to early 1900's. VGC. A great display piece. Lastly a Yari Pole Arm similar to above, with cover, wooden blade & lacquered matching blade cover. Total length 90'. Another museum grade reproduction that displays well. VGC. (6 items)
 AVAILABLE at A$1000
21008
Laos. Crossbow quiver from the Laos region. c.1900-40 Bamboo & basket weave rattan & shell adorned cross belt. Dark bamboo pipe for holding arrows & wickerwork basket on side. A very well made tribal item. EF.
 SOLD at A$200
21009
Pacific Islands War Club. c.1900 - Polynesian short paddle club. Dark carved timber, made of very dense wood, heavy for it's size. A clear lacquer finish has been applied some time in the past. VCG & scarce..
 SOLD at A$150
21010
Pistol: Unidentified. Antique c1820-50s, six-shot pepperbox pistol with bore size of approx 10mm & barrel length of c70mm. No readable maker's name or logo. All medal parts are grey & show some pitting. The guard around the nipples particularly so. The decorations on the sides are pitted overall. The mechanism works & increments the chamber. The barrel easily turns one way (mostly) & is resistant in the other direction. Woodwork dark with chequered grips. One side has scratches & dings.
 SOLD at A$325
21011
Pistol: Unidentified. Antique c1830-60s black powder, single shot, smooth-bore, bore is approx 0.67 inch (17mm), with ram rod, no maker's name/markings. Hexagonal barrel about 145mm long. Sights intact, brown patina with some pitting just above the nipple. Mechanism cocks/fires (needs adjustment), brown patina with light pitting. All metalwork (except for barrel) have scroll type engraving. Woodwork has some dings/scrapes, a small repair near the barrel & hairline crack at the top. Pleasing appearance. Fair-Good condition for its age.
 SOLD at A$450
21012
World. Knives, mostly Aust & GB c1910-2000. Inc horn handled cork screw/spike, pocket knives with advertising (Guinness, Geo H Martin & Co, Dulux, Glenloth Wine & Brandy, Emil Eng), knife with a built-in ruler, hooked blade knife etc. A few damaged/missing parts. Mostly G-VGC. Interesting lot. (20)
 SOLD at A$140
21013
World. Knives. Unattributed c1900-50s lot, various styles & functions. Inc hunting/camping knife with sheath, wooden handled knives/tools (3), pocket knives (one with built-in ruler), ink eraser knives (3) (Victorian?). Fair-GC. (12)
 SOLD at A$130
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