A vintage Pierre Givaut Gent's chronograph wristwatch, with centre seconds, 2 subsidiary dials, outer telemeter and tachymeter scales on a 17 jewel manual movement and case marked Britix watch Co. 3 hairline cracks to glass, circa 1940's.
Imperial German World War I era trench knife with scabbard. 280 mm overall with 150 mm single edged spear pointed blade with false back edge, with crowned C inspection stamp. Grooved dark wooden grip scales. Black enamelled steel scabbard with integral lea
A very important and rare North Indian pesh kabz of late 18th century date and of museum quality, approx 44 cm overall with 31 cm blade. The blade of finest watered steel is of very pronounced T section with the back being 13 mm in width at the base, the w
Fine old Ghurkha kukri with scabbard. 430 mm overall with 310 mm very heavy down curved blade of traditional form, continuous tang. Brass mounted hilt with ivory grip scales. Leather covered wooden scabbard with leather suspension loops. A weapon intended
Fine old Indian sword of shamshir form with scabbard, approx 95 cm overall with 75 cm heavy curved single edged blade of wootz steel of Persian make. The hilt with silver mounts inlaid with black enamel, the pommel being in the form of a male camel's head
Fine old Turkish sword shamshir with scabbard of mid 19th century date, approx 95 cm overall with approx 75 cm curved single edged blade of shamshir form fine watered steel with a talisman and a cartouche of Arabic text in gold on one face. Horn grip scale
High quality and rare mid 19th century Indian pesh kabs with scabbard, originally part of the armoury of Badhanwara, approx 35 cm overall with approx 25 cm slightly recurved blade of T section made of superb chevron watered steel (this is produced by forge
High quality mid 19th century Indian kard with scabbard, originally part of the armoury of Badhanware, approx 35 cm overall with approx 25 cm blade of the finest watered steel of the Mohammed's ladder pattern. The ricasso and tang with fine gold koftgari f
An important Australian military presentation sterling silver mounted levee sword with two scabbards in the Mameluke style as popularised by the Duke of Wellington, in it's original cedar case. By Henry Wilkinson of Pall London. The curved blade finely and
Choice Indian khanjarli with scabbard of late 18th/early 19th century date, approx 35 cm overall with 25 cm recurved blade of finely watered steel forged with complex fullering and central ridge. The ricasso, guard and knuckle bow, which has a dragon's hea
A Japanese cloisonne vase with a Goldstone ground the decoration of shield shaped cartouches with alternating butterflies & mons ending in a band of fish scales. Good condition except for enamel chip near shoulder, height 12.5 cm
Set early Indian brass apothecary scales. in wood case, incl. Basins, 7 weights enclosed in drawer to wood case. Brass fitting marked 'Eye'. Height 37 cm (total)
Old North Indian Pesh Kabz of high quality with scabbard, 50 cm overall with 37.5 cm straight T section blade of watered steel. Massive steel mounted hilt with ivory grip scales. The wooden scabbard covered in embossed black leather and with a finely chise
Old Cossack kindjal with scabbard, 52 cm overall with 39 cm multi fullered slightly curved blade with impressed maker's stamp. Steel mounted horn grip scales, steel mounted leather covered scabbard.
Indian khanjarli, 29 cm overall with 19 cm double edged double fullered recurved blade with pronounced central ridge and armour piercing tip. Steel mounted hilt with ivory grip scales set with silver foliate studs. (See 'Stone's Glossary' figure 445, numbe
Exceptional Turkish bichaq with scabbard of 19th century date, 35 cm overall with 22 cm single edged blade of traditional form with finely grooved back, floral engraving on one face with a short Arabic inscription. Silver mounted hilt with usual ivory grip
Old, good quality and most elegant Persian kard with scabbard, 25.5 cm overall with 15 cm single edged blade of watered steel. The ricasso and tang well chiselled with foliate designs. Ivory grip scales. Red cloth covered wooden scabbard
Large, old and high quality Khyber knife with scabbard, 72 cm overall with 57.5 cm blade of traditional form, steel mounted horn grip scales, finely pieced loop on pommel. The wooden scabbard covered in embossed black leather and with a cut and chiselled s
Rare pair of old Bhuj pesh kabz daggers with scabbards. Each 27.5 cm overall with 17.5 cm good quality recurved blade of strong T section. Steel mounted hilt with bone grip scales. Black leather covered wooden scabbard with fine silver chape. Complete with
Choice old North Indian kard with scabbard, 32 cm overall with 19 cm single edged watered steel blade with integral bolster. Steel mounted hilt with mother of pearl grip scales. Red cloth covered wooden scabbard with exceptional gilt koftgari steel mounts
Choice North Indian kard with scabbard, 31 cm overall with 19.5 cm single edged watered steel blade inlaid on both faces with gilt koftgari inscriptions in Arabic script. Engraved silver mounted hilt with green jade grip scales. Green leather covered woode
Old Kuban Cossack kindjal with scabbard, 45 cm overall with 33 cm double edged multi fullered blade, the ricasso etched with an inscription on each face and dated 1907. Silver and nielo mounted hilt with horn grip scales. The wooden scabbard with black lea
Important Indian jambiya with scabbard, 30.5 cm overall with 20 cm double edged double fullered blade of fine watered steel, the ricasso with gilt koftgari floral decoration on both faces. Steel mounted hilt with bone grip scales. Red cloth covered wooden
A Bow figure of a harlequin Bagpiper, circa 1750s, after the Meissen model by Kaendler, the seated figure with a coolie style hat wearing unusual attire of various joined patterns, scales, flowers and patterns, and a frilled collar about his neck, seated u
A blue and white Lowestoft tea bowl and saucer, circa 1775, in 'Robert Browne' pattern, with alternating wave like bands of blue scales and floral sprigged reserves, the saucer centred with a petite floral motif between concentric blue lines; a small numbe
A set of German GPW gold weighing scales, made by Gottinger Prazisionswagen Fabrik for H.B. Selby & Co Pty Ltd, Melbourne and Sydney, specialist importers and manufacturers of scientific instruments 1930s-1983, the precision brass balance scales housed in
Postage scales & weight (15), English, brass on oak base, 19th century. Plus 2 boxed sets of weights (one incomplete). 15 cm high, 38 cm wide, 19 cm deep
A Martin Brothers stoneware spoon warmer, modelled as two opened mouth grotesque creatures with scales and green wings, incised Martin Southall. 14.5 cm high
A Meo tribe dragon neckband, 6 dragons, each dragon with a pearl in mouth, tiny claws at sides, engraved scales along bodies, tails ending in coils, 30 x 25 cm
A set of Oertling Analytical Beam Balance scales lacking some components, with chromium plated fittings, housed in a glazed mahogany framed case, 35 x 42 x 23 cm
An early 19th century brass and ivory Pantograph in case George Adams, London, circa 1800 with engraved scales on two limbs, ivory rollers, housed in a mahogany case, engraved Adams London, 49 cm long note: George Adams was an instrument maker to King Geor
An 18th century brass and ivory pantograph in case by Heath & Wing, London with engraved scales on two limbs, ivory rollers, housed in a mahogany case, engraved made by Heath & wing London, (lacking two ivory rollers and supports), 68 cm long
A pair of porcelain water Droppers, song Dynasty styled in a white glaze, with long spout and short handle, decorated with frogs, fish scales and pearls, Hutian kiln, 7 cm high. Provenance: The Estate of the late David Henwood
Gold bullion balance scales mounted on cedar single drawer base, scales stamped in 1863 with two sets of weights, one in Troy ounces (0.1 to 0.5oz Troy all stamped in 1855 at the Old Melbourne Observatory) & a rare set of currency weights denominated in sh
Freeman & Sons Lednhall St. London gold scales in oak box circa 1752-62. Used for checking the weight of gold coins, Guinea, 1/2 Guinea, Moidore, 1/2 Moidore & 5 weights in pounds, shillings & pence.
Grocers scales by Hunt & Co. London, white porcelain column & nickel plated body & weights (set of 7 denominated in dollars from $5 dollars through to $100), circa 1850s. 82 cm. Provenance: Private collection Bendigo.
18ct gold and mother-of-pearl 'Serpenti' bracelet, Bulgari, the sprung bracelet designed as a coiled snake, the head and scales embellished alternatively with mother-of-pearl plaques, size S, signed Bulgari, Italian assay and maker's marks
An antique opium pipe with jade tip (5) together with three graduated opium scales and an opium box, pipe on stand. Provenance: certificate of Authenticity
A Dutch silver Nef-form bottle holder, circa 1880, bearing sterling silver import marks for London 1926 (2). A Dutch silver Nef-form bottle holder, circa 1880, bearing sterling silver import marks for London 1926 modeled as a two masted ship at full sail,