antique swords in Canada
For sale this example of a mourning smallsword, usually carried as the name implies during the first times of a mourning. This cut steel hilt is profusely decorated with steel beads on wires. Some are missing, though this not distract significantly. The blade is rather short, but does not appear to have been shortened. There... Continue Reading →
For sale a patent solid hilt of an 1896 pattern cavalry officer sword. This specific one was carried by Major John Heywood Jocelyn McClintock. Major McClintock was a lieutenant in the 18th hussars during the Second Boer War, and subsequently became a major in the 2nd life guard during the First World War. This sword... Continue Reading →
For sale, a unique sword of Portuguese origin fitted on a Napolenic style hilt. The blade of this sword is marked "Viva Maria Rainha de Portugal", which references Maria I of Portugual, who reigned on the country during the Peninsular war. The inscription is mostly faded, but is identical to similar ones used on bilbao... Continue Reading →
For sale, an 1855 sabre for a French infantry officer. This model replaced the 1845, with a fairly slight modification in the fullers. The 1845 had a secondary fuller running all the way to the guard, while the 1855 had it stop a few inches from it. The shoulder also changed from the usual blocky... Continue Reading →
For sale, an interesting piece of WW1 history. A sabre made for the Ottoman army by Luigi Gazzan et fils. Not much seems to be known about the company, other than the fact it is exclusively found on Ottoman swords of the era. The sword went through certain modifications. It was cut down and the... Continue Reading →
This is a seldom seen South African sabre made in England, but modified to fit the demand of African campaigns. The defining characteristic is the presence of a unique South African sword knot, still in excellent shape. The sword comes with a field scabbard, also in great condition. The blade is marked to Edward VII,... Continue Reading →
For sale, an iconic 1796 light cavalry sabre, made by Dawes of Birmingham. This sabre is in surprisingly good shape, is very solid with no rattle. Although the scabbard is in near relic condition, the rest of the sword held up well, especially the blade, which was protected by a thick layer of grease, allowing... Continue Reading →
This sabre was made in 1888 for a rural police officer linked to the Prussian army. It is an uncommon model of great quality. The assembly is extremely solid, with all the proof marks down to the peen. The pipeback blade is in excellent shape, as is the scabbard. SOLD
This is a very nice example of a best quality Wilkinson sabre made in 1913 by the famous high end sword company. The sword is a solid hilt type, meaning that it does not have the swivel counter-guard that was regulation on this pattern. It was retailed by Gieve Matthews and Seagrove Ltd. The scabbard... Continue Reading →
For sale a rare short sword used by police inspectors during the Meiji era in Japan, starting in 1868, as can be seen by the police badge on the backstrap. This sword is in good shape for the age, with no rattling. The spring latch on the cabbard functions very well. The pommel cap usually... Continue Reading →
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