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Percussion pistol, late 19th century, very long (approx 42cm) with 15mm bore steel barrel, this inscribed on top, nearly indecipherable but possibly 'Salop' and on the side plate for the hammer is etched with a pattern and the name, 'Horton', with a very deep trigger guard and a very large chequered pattern timber grip. In working order, fine.
Estimate $200
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Percussion pistol, 19th century style replica, total length approx 30cm, features dark stained timber grip, steel 7mm bore barrel, with steel ramrod below, decorated panels on both sides of the main body and decorated hammer guard. Good very fine and non-functioning.
Estimate $100
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Antique leather powder flask, Middle Eastern or North African, late 19th century, embossed leather bound wooden gun powder flask with two suspension rings on reverse for fitting to belt, wooden slide-peg closer and metal spout. Well used and aged, metal spout loose, otherwise good.
Estimate $80
SOLD $60
India, facsimilie of 19th century, damascened steel powder flask, the screwtop stopper modelled as an elephant head, intricately inlaid with gold patterns, (170mm high). Very fine.
Estimate $180
SOLD $500
Tortoise shell powder flask, probably early 19th century, a whole tortoise shell with silver protectors at front and back ends, the front end with engraved decoration, two suspension rings at sides of front silver protector cover and with lever opening charger. Very fine and rare.
Estimate $750
SOLD $500
Fiji, Bowai timber club (approx 104cm long), very heavy hardwood club with inlaid pattern at one end, used for battle but also ceremonial, small, old tag affixed with difficult to read script, appears to be, 'Na Malanell/Club (Nai Woiu)/from/Sanbeto, N.W. of/Viti Levu, Fiji/1896'. Very fine.
Estimate $500
SOLD $300
Japan, Edo period (17th century), Samurai battle horse stirrups (Abumi), a matched pair of forged iron horse stirrups in swan-like shape with a hand chiselled and bronze inlaid design of leaves approx (28cm longx25cm high; 4.3kg), maker's name on the back edge of the buckle uprights (the characters worn). Good. (2 pieces)
Estimate $800
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Native American Indian Bear Claw Necklace, c1870, said to be Apache, silver fittings with nine genuine bear claws (approx 680mm). Good very fine.
Estimate $400
SOLD $600
Ottoman Empire, 16th-18th century, steel-mounted Islamic wicker Kalkan shield (28cm), domed and of circular shape composed of concentric wicker woven with coloured thread, the exterior is made up of radial steel bars linking the steel frame, steel domed centre boss with rosette and five square finials, the interior set with wood and the remains of the original red fabric lining, leather strap, and six iron rings for suspension. Some minor wear to the thread, otherwise in good condition for its age.
Estimate $2,000
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Ottoman Empire, 16th-18th century, steel-mounted Islamic wicker Kalkan shield (26cm), domed and of circular shape composed of concentric wicker woven with coloured thread, the exterior is made of radial steel bars linking the steel frame, the steel domed centre boss with rosette and five square finials, the interior set with remains of the original red fabric lining, cotton cushion, leather strap, and six iron rings for suspension. Some minor wear to the thread, otherwise in good condition for its age.
Estimate $2,000
SOLD $1,400
Ottoman Empire, mid 19th century, yataghan sword (58cm), mid 19th century, with well forged 58cm blade with impressed maker's mark, fine bone grip with flared ears and around the centre and overlaying onto the blade for a distance of 9cm is an elaborately carved, raised silver decoration, with a very finely chased, heavy silver scabbard, total length including scabbard 81cm. Grips with a few age cracks and good age patina, one solder repair around the diameter of the scabbard, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $1,200
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Ottoman Empire, early 19th century, yataghan sword with 66cm blade in Damascus steel and with maker's mark and flat back edge, the handle is bone with flared ears and around the centre and overlaying onto the blade for a distance of 10cm is an elaborately carved, raised silver decoration, the scabbard of velvet with a gold bullion stripe down one side also has an elaborately carved silver locket (12cm) and chape (16cm), the top decorative locket section has a loop for attaching to a sword belt, total length including scabbard 82cm. Very fine.
Estimate $1,200
SOLD $1,500
Storage and transit cases, made of aluminium with reinforced corners, heavy duty rubber carry handle, hinged lid with three separate hinges on exterior, secure locks, interior under lid and on base with dark green velvet covered foam, 1 approx case size 74x40x17.5cm,2 aprox case size 102x32x13.5cm and 3 72x40x11.5cm, purpose built by Image Alloy Cases of Western Australia, these cases made to house Ottoman Empire small shields and an axe heads. Can be used as is or internal base can be refitted by adding new foam to accommodate items to be stored or transported, normal usage marks, otherwise very fine. (3)
Estimate $100
SOLD $40
Germany, Holbien-style dress dagger, straight double sided blade with handle, butt and scabbard in steel cast with ornate decoration and mythical characters. Blade with some edge nicks, otherwise very fine.
Estimate $150
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Sudanese dagger, crude, straight blade sharpened on both sides, ebony guard and handle with carved bone top section capped with handcrafted silver top piece, in a handcrafted leather sheath, the back section containing two steel darts in a slide-in compartment and as such, rare. Good fine.
Estimate $150
SOLD $100
Thailand, Royal Army Officer's dagger, with brightly polished single edge blade (29.5cm), with sharkskin handle gold wire wrapped and bright brass elephant head pommel, with gilt and steel scabbard, press-button unlock (overall length in scabbard 45cm and without scabbard 41cm). Nearly uncirculated.
Estimate $180
SOLD $110