This is a very nice example of an artillery officer sabre made by the renowned Thurkle which was bought by Gaunt in 1897. This sabre was likely made around WW1 judging by the style of etching and the overall quality. The sword is in near pristine condition. Very little wear or corrosion and very solid... Continue Reading →

This Rifles sword was made in the reign of George V, and most possibly was used in the First World War. It was sold by R.J. Inglis, who had shops at the time in Montreal and Winnipeg. The sword is very solid, with no rattle. Except for some speckles of corrosion on the forte, the... Continue Reading →

This wakizashi dates from the Shinto era (late 16th century to mid 18th), and could perhaps be older as it was cut down from a longer blade. This wakizashi is in need of some love. The scabbard is split and missing its fittings, the ito was varnished by a previous owner and is now brittle,... Continue Reading →

This is the typical gladius which equipped the French infantry. This one was made by Coulaux in Klingenthal in the early 1830s.  It is in good condition. The assembly is very tight with no rattle. It has marks of oxidation all along the blade, and a few minor nicks around the edges. SOLD

This is a very scarce version of the 1845 British Navy cutlass made for private purchase. This cutlass could have been used on merchant ships, or on a private yacht sailing in dangerous waters. It differs from a regular 1845 in a few points. The guard is curved towards the back instead of slopping down, the... Continue Reading →

This is a great example of a Napoleonic briquet made by the Chaillot company in Dijon. It comes with the original leather scabbard as well as the red felt washer which very rarely survives, let alone in its original color. Sold

The An XI sabre was the typical weapon of Napoleon's Light Cavalry. This example is told to have been found on the field of Waterloo, but I cannot guarantee the veracity of this story. It is in a relic state, with most of the wooden grip core gone. The blade is heavily pitted and warped... Continue Reading →

This degen was used by infantry officers of the Wurtemburg kingdom. It replaced the 1819 pattern, which differed only by its brass wire grip. It was finally replaced in 1889. The 1867 has an ebony grip, which is very solid.It was made by Gerr. Weyersberg in Solingen.SOLD

The chassepot bayonet is one of the most popular and influential of the 19th century. This specific example was made at the St-Étienne factory, just in the last few months of the Franco-Prussian War. Sold