Auctions Imperial Arms and Armor 2015

Of splinted type, composed of five rectangular plates, the longest with raised central ridge, each connected by bands of riveted mail terminating in a

Handwrought, with woven rattan grip. In its wooden scabbard. First half of the 20th century. Worn. Overall length 42.7 cm. Condition III

Made from a section of bamboo with fitted cap, and carved wooden hook retained by rattan. Containing bamboo darts, some retaining their cotton plugs.

The eared hilt carved of light horn, the broad blade finely fullered. In its leather-covered wooden scabbard. Named for the town near Trabzon on the B

A large example, the hardwood stock with brass furniture and flintlock mechanism, the steel barrel with flared muzzle, struck with marks at the breech

Probably Tibetan, the hide tinder pouch with pierced and engraved silver mounts. The steel inlaid with brass. Mid-19th century or earlier. Well worn.

A rarely encountered type, likely an early form. With crescent head, hardwood haft with metal mounts. Latter 18th century. Well worn. Overall length 5

With bone grips, the blade retaining much original finish. Latter 19th century. Light wear. Overall length 64.8 cm. Condition I

The steel body of characteristic form with bud terminal and sprung cutoff. Mid-18th century. Well worn. Overall length 13.5 cm. Condition IV

The hardwood grip carved in the form of a fully-modelled horse’s head, with horn ferrule and broad, straight, single-edged blade. The scabbard carved