Lot 0238
Ultra-Rare Imperial Army/Navy Presentation Sword, Model 1889 (I.O.D. 89)
Estimate: 6000-7000€
Ultra- Rare Imperial Army/Navy Presentation Sword. Model- 1889( I.O.D. 89). W 154 The upper side of the guard in detail. This weapon (W 153) has a special feature—an indistinct anchor beneath an Imperial crown (with pendilia). Thus, this weapon is undoubtedly attributable to a member of the Naval Infantry. (STJ)
Dimensions:
Total length 101.4 cm
Blade length 81.5 cm
Blade width 2.2 cm.
Starting price: 5000€
Estimate: 6000-7000€
Hammer Price: UNSOLD€
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Estimate: 10000-12000€
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Estimate: 10000-12000€Imperial German Naval Officer’s Sword with Damascus Blade
Maker: WKC (Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co.), Solingen
Period: Circa 1900–1914A superb Imperial German naval officer’s sword (Kaiserliche Marine pattern) featuring a Damascus steel blade of exceptional quality, finely etched with floral scrolls, naval motifs, and crowned anchor emblems on both sides. The blade shows a beautiful watered pattern typical of hand-forged Damascus steel, indicative of a deluxe private-purchase officer’s weapon.
The ricasso is clearly stamped with the WKC Solingen trademark — the knight’s head and king’s head — one of Solingen’s most respected cutlers.
The hilt is of gilded brass, richly decorated with acanthus leaves, oak branches, and the Imperial crown over fouled anchor in relief. The lion’s head pommel has inset red glass “eyes,” and the white grip is bound with gilt wire. The original officer’s bullion portépée is still attached.
The sword retains its black-lacquered metal scabbard with gilt brass fittings and two suspension rings, showing only light wear.
Dimensions:
Overall length: 98 cm
Blade length: 81,4 cm
Blade width at ricasso: 2.2 cm
Remarks:
A high-grade Imperial German naval officer’s presentation sword, manufactured by WKC, Solingen, with a Damascus steel blade — a rare and desirable variant carried by senior officers of the Kaiserliche Marine during the reign of Kaiser Wilhelm II
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Estimate: 12000-15000€
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Estimate: 12000-15000€Extremely Rare Imperial German Naval Officer’s Sword with Damascus Blade
Period: circa 1900–1914
An outstanding and extremely rare deluxe Imperial German naval officer’s sword, featuring a highly unusual lion-head pommel with one green and one red glass eye — a very scarce variant among known examples. The lion’s head is of a rare sculptural type with exceptionally fine detailing and a powerful expression, symbolizing strength and command.
The gilded brass guard is richly pierced and engraved with floral scrolls and the Imperial crown over a fouled anchor, representing the Kaiserliche Marine. The white grip, bound with gilt wire, remains in excellent condition and retains the original silver-and-red bullion portépée.
The magnificent Damascus steel blade displays a beautiful watered pattern throughout, enhanced with deep blue and gilded panels depicting naval trophies, crowned anchors, and acanthus scrollwork.
Presented with its black-lacquered metal scabbard with gilded brass fittings and two suspension rings, all in excellent preservation.
Dimensions (approx.):
Overall length: 90.5 cm
Blade length: 75 cm
Blade width at ricasso: 2.2 cmRemarks:
A museum-quality example of a deluxe Imperial German naval officer’s sword by WKC, Solingen, featuring Damascus blade, blue-and-gold etching, and an exceptionally rare lion-head variant — among the most desirable patterns produced for high-ranking officers of the Kaiserliche Marine before World War I.
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Lot 0240
Extremely Rare Estonian Naval Officer’s Sword, 1920–1930s
Estimate: 7000-8000€
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Estimate: 7000-8000€Extremely Rare Estonian Naval Officer’s Sword, 1920–1930s
A very rare and historically significant Estonian Naval Officer’s sword from the interwar period (1920–1930s), produced by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, on special order.
The bright steel blade is beautifully etched with the image of Toompea Castle and the Three Lions of Estonia, national symbols representing the Estonian state. Dimensions:
Total length: 99.5 cm
Blade length: 83.7 cm
Blade width: 2.2 cm
Remarks:
A museum-quality and extremely rare example of a specially commissioned Estonian Naval Officer’s sword, decorated with national emblems and produced by the renowned German firm Carl Eickhorn, Solingen. Such swords were made in very limited numbers for Estonian naval officers during the interwar period, and are now among the most sought-after pieces of Baltic military heritage.
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Lot 0239
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Estimate: 6000-7000€
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Estimate: 6000-7000€Imperial German Naval Officer’s Saber (Model 1874/76 or a private purchase variant)
A finely crafted Imperial Naval saber. This luxuriously decorated weapon bears the initial “W” on an anchor motif, signifying respect for the German Kaiser. The lion’s head pommel is set with red and green gemstone eyes, and the grip is elegantly wrapped with gilt wire.Total length: 92.5 cm
Blade length: 78.2 cm
Blade width: 2.2 cm
Starting price: 5000€
Estimate: 6000-7000€
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