antique swords in Canada
For sale, a nice example of the classic 1845 sabre. This one has a peculiarity seen in the early days of the model, which is a removable pommel cap. The cap is held in place by a peg that goes in the grip, while the peen is hidden underneath. It is in good shape, with... Continue Reading →
This sabre is of the type that was popular with French officers serving in North Africa from the 1840s up to 1882. It sports a steel guard with fullered branches and backstrap, as well as a straight blade with offset fullers. The two ring scabbard indicate that it was probably carried before 1882. The blade... Continue Reading →
For sale, an impressive fighting tulwar equipped with a substantial blade. The hilt still has some parts of the silver koftgari silver finish. The blade has a few nicks, but the whole assembly has no rattle. A great example of the unique sabre type from India. SOLD
A nice example of this iconic sabre in great overall shape. The blade has some traces of surface pitting, which gives it patina and character. It was service sharpened. The grip is very solid, with no rattle. The sword was made by Osborn and marked to the Ayrshire Yeomanry Cavalry in Scotland. SOLD
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