antique swords in Canada
For sale, a very nice example of the iconic 1845 model for French infantry officers. This model equipped officers from 1845 to 55, but was used by adjudants and sergeant majors until 1916. The sword is in excellent shape, with some minimal surface pitting in a few places. It was service sharpened, and still bears... Continue Reading →
This is a good and rather scarce example of an 1845 infantry sabre for superior officer, mounted with a steel hilt in the style of the North African troops. Most of the example that can be found of this non regulation type usually come with the 1855 blade, probably owing to it's great popularity under... Continue Reading →
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 →
For sale this unusual example of a Rifles Officer sabre of the 1845 pattern (with Wilkinson designed blade). The blade is in pristine shape, with no corrosion. The blade is unmarked, except for the usual etchings of a Victorian Rifle Regiment. It does bear the usual proof mark of Mole, one of the top sword... Continue Reading →
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 →
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