antique swords in Canada
This is a best quality sword made by Wilkinson sometime around WW1 based on the company's etching. The blade is a bit of a mystery, being devoid of most etchings you would expect to see, as well as sporting no serial number and a rather rare Wilkinson inscription. There is no doubt though that this... Continue Reading →
This is a very high quality version of the French 1821 model for infantry officer. The blade was made by Coulaux in Klingenthal, and based on the signature - Coulaux ainé & Cie à Klingenthal - was made around 1840. No poincons are visible. This is a fantaisie piece, meaning that it does not fit... Continue Reading →
This is a very interesting example of a takouba, or Touareg sword, made using a western produced sabre. This was likely made in the early 20th century. The blade has some oxidation and warps. The scabbard is missing the drag. Price: 150$ CAD + Shipping (contact me for a quote)
A near pristine example of this classical bayonet by the state manufacture of Châtellerault made in 1876. Price: 150$ CAD + Shipping (contact me for a quote)
This is a typical example of a sabre made for an officer of a British Rifles Regiment. This sabre was made by Samuel Hoppe of Solingen, as can be seen by the beehive mark of this maker active between 1827 and 1885. The blade is beautifully decorated with very detailed etchings.The sabre is in good... Continue Reading →
This smallsword seems to date form the late 18th century, but was fitted with an older blade, possibly from the 17th century. The hilt is made of gilt brass. It's in fine shape, except for the broken knuckle bow. There is some movement in the hilt. The blade is fairly hefty for the sword type,... Continue Reading →
This ia a very well balanced example of this famous pattern, made by a rare manufacturer, the Manufacture du Zhornof in the Bas-Rhin region. The Zornhoff manufacture was an off shoot of Klingenthal which helped to produce certain swords. It is fairly rare to find them. The sword is in good overall condition with a... Continue Reading →
This pattern is usually know as the uniform officer sword. It replaced the 1767 smallsword and came equipped with different blades, often a demi-espadon or spadroon blade such as this one. The pattern was used until 1788, but would have been carried still by many officers, even in the first years of the Empire. The... Continue Reading →
The 1767 is the first pattern of the famous briquet sabre which equipped French grenadiers, light infantry soldiers as well as musicians and line infantry sergeants. This pattern was of course used during the French Revolution, but also by French troops serving in the American Revolution. This example is in very good shape. There are... Continue Reading →
The 1767 is the first pattern of the famous briquet sabre which equipped French grenadiers, light infantry soldiers as well as musicians and line infantry sergeants. This pattern was of course used during the French Revolution, but also by French troops serving in the American Revolution. This specific example had a very active life, as... Continue Reading →
This is a fairly scarce type of sabre that is found in Mexico and probably dates from the Mexican Civil War. It is highly recognizable due to the very unique thumb piece on the top of the grip, and its very particular Bowie knife type ricasso made in the tradition of many espada anchas. This... Continue Reading →
This is great example of a typical Chatellerault made 1845 infantry adjudant sabre. These sabres were carried until 1916 by adjudants (NCOs) even sometimes in the trenches. This example is a fairly standard one, made in 1896 at Chatellerault, the main state manufacture in France which produced the best quality blades. The hilt and scabbard... Continue Reading →
This is a very typical example of the swords produced for officers during the First World War era. Due to the rush of new recruits and the ressource needs, it is possible that Sheffield knife maers were commissioned to produce swords as well. The result are these very large robust swords, sometimes made with different... Continue Reading →
This is a fairly rare stilletto dagger, probably made in France in the 19th century. The triangular blade is etched with "souvenir" on one side. The whole assembly is steel, including the scabbard. A very solid and great addition to a knife collection. Total length: 21cm. SOLD
In near pristine shape. Some chips in the scabbard's paint. SOLD
This is a near pristine example of the Gras bayonet made by the Tulle manufacture in 1878. Very solid and a nice addition to a bayonet collection. SOLD
This is a very nice and in a way fairly rare example of the classic 1889. This example was made by WKC, probably around WW1 with the usual black painted scabbard of this period. It is a fairly usual piece except for the fact that it was service sharpened, which is very rare on German... Continue Reading →
This rifles sabre was likely used by either a volunteer or Brigade officer serving in Ireland which we can tell by the harp and wreath of clovers. Very unusual, we have no royal monogram on the blade. We do have the British crown both on the guard and the blade, but the lack of any... Continue Reading →
For sale, this very solid example of a very scarce British pattern, the 1821 light cavalry trooper sabre. This sabre was carried by British troops during the Crimean War, as well as many other conflicts, and armed Canadian volunteers well into the 1860s. The sabre has some surface pitting on the hilt, and very faint... Continue Reading →
This is a non regulation type of sabre made for the French cavalry in the style called "North African Army" with its multi branch steel hilt. This particular type is known as a Préval because of its triangular blade inspired by smallswords and bayonets. It was created by General Claude-Antoine-Hippolyte de Préval who was a... Continue Reading →
These weapons are often known as Cuban machetes, and come with a variety of blades and hilts. They are particularly famous for having been used during the Cuban war of independence, but were issued to various officers serving in the Americas. This particular model was probably made in Germany, and bears the number 877. IT... Continue Reading →
This is a remarkable example of a superior officer sabre with a non regulation reinfirced steel hilt sometimes referred to as "North African Army" type.The blade is marked to an unknown maker "AO" and is very high quality, wiht a very solid hilt, contrasting copper wire and horn grip. The multi fullered blade was actually... Continue Reading →
A fine 1845 sabre, the maker is unknown, but based on the initials and the family crest, it was made for H.H. Harwood. This would probably be Henry Harwood Esq. (1809-1886) who became Deputy Lieutenant to Middlesex County in 1867. Although now purely ceremonial, the Lieutenancy used to be responsible for the various militias in... Continue Reading →
This is a very nice example of a British sabre made for a colonial Indian officer. This type of sword dates from around the late 19th century to WW1. Indian soldiers appreaciated the 1796 blades, and so it was chosen to have them carry these sabres which are somwehat of an hybrid between the 1796... Continue Reading →
This is a very nice example of an Officer sword from the British (or Commonwealth) Medical Corps. This specific branch of the Army kept on carrying the 1892 pattern up until around 1920. It is clearly identified by the Rod of Asclepius and the motto of the Medical Corps. This one dates from the reign... Continue Reading →
