AUCTIONS IMPERIAL ARMS & ARMOR 2014

With hardwood grips and brass bolster, the handforged blade probably wootz, with T-back and chamfered cutting edge. Early 19th century.Worn.Overall le

Forged entirely of steel, the grip and scabbard with etched motifs depicting Persian heroes amongst vinework.Fitted with an unusual triple blade, the

With characteristic hooked horn grips and engraved bolsters with straight, tapering blade. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard.Late 19th century. L

With wood grip mounted in engraved silver, the steel blade curved and double-edged, the scabbard of engraved silver and brass en suite. Latter-19th ce

With characteristic wooden grip and scabbard and handforged iron blade. Mid-19th century.Considerable wear.Overall length 37 cm. Condition IV

With ebony and elephant handle and broad blade, the leather scabbard with braided armband. Late 19th century.Losses to pommel.Overall length 23 cm. Co

With hardwood grip and straight, double-edged blade.In its leather scabbard with forearm strap intact.Latter 19th century. Some wear. Overall length 2

Marked at forte.In its original leather and brass scabbard.Latter 19th century. Overall length 65.6 cm. Condition III

Cotton, with Japanese inscription, appears to be dated 1933. Minor losses to one edge.Overall length 91 cm. Condition III

Containing a replica of an American sword in a wooden frame.Mid-20th century. Some wear. Overall length 123.7 cm. Condition II