This is a very nice example of an 1845 artillery officer sabre made by the most renowned sword maker of Britain. The blade of his sword is in great condition with a light patina that highlights the gorgeous Victorian etchings. The blade was made in 1861 for Willoughby Bathurst Hemans, son of George Willoughby Hemans, a famous... Continue Reading →
Sold- 1845 French Infantry Officer Sabre
This iconic sabre was in use in the French Army from its inception in 1845 until 1916. This specific example is marked to Manufacture de Klingenthal Coulaux ainé et Cie (Factory of Klingenthal, Coulaux Senior and Co.) one of the most prolific sword makers of the 19th century. It bears the inspection marks of B... Continue Reading →
Sold – 1831 French Infantry Gladius
For sale, a stout example of an 1831 gladius. This sword was issued to most infantry soldiers as a weapon to replace the briquet sabre, but also an everyday tool to build entrenchments or cut wood. for this reason, it sports a rather impressive leaf blade. It is marked to a maker I have not... Continue Reading →
Sold -1845 Rifles Officer Sabre by Pillin – Attributed
For sale, this 1845 pattern Rifles Volunteers officer sabre made by Pillin in London for Nodder of Liverpool. The nickle plated blade is in near mint condition, with barely visible corrosion and marked "By Pillin, London for Nodder, Church St. Liverpool" and "Volunteer Rifles". The hilt is in excellent condition, very tight and solid. the... Continue Reading →
Sold- Moroha Zukuri Tanto
For sale, this Moroha Zukuri tanto possibly from the late 16th century to the late 17th century. The piece sits in a very nice and tight koshirae with horn kashira, tsuba and kojiri. It could fit in a companion piece which is missing, and has some very discrete cracks on the saya that don't distract... Continue Reading →
Sold-1857 British Royal Engineers Sabre by Wilkinson
The 1857 pattern is a scarce model that was designed for the Royal Engineers. It was produced for a short time and it was equipped with what was known as the Singh's Regular Cavalry hilt. This specific sword was made in August 1872 to an unnamed client by Wilkinson, arguably the most renowned British sword... Continue Reading →