A very rare Chinese saber guard dating from the height of the Qing dynasty.

Of classic shape, with a leaf-shaped blade on a socket, connected by a cast bronze base.

A standard pattern Qing military saber, but with the rare addition of a label in Manchu.

A robust and heavy example, crafted with care.

Unusual Chinese duanjian with fine gilt mounts and a blade of non-Chinese origin.

Once belonging to William Fraser (1784-1835), a British civil servant.