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
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 →
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 →
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 great quality example of this sabre that was in use in France from 1821 to 1870. This specific example has a high quality hilt, with a light blade that still bears traces of etchings that are now mostly unreadable. The blade was service sharpened. The scabbard is in great shape, with most... Continue Reading →
For sale, a clean example of the 1821 infantry officer sabre, in use from 1821 to 1845 in the French standing army, and until 1870 in the French National Guard. This sabre has probably been rehitled at some point in it's life, and the leather on the grip was possibly changed. The blade is German... Continue Reading →
For sale, a very substantial nimcha sabre, a typical weapon of Morocco. This sabre is definetely a fighting weapon, with a German made blade. The sword is fairly long, and was probably meant to be used by a horseman. It is in no way a decorative or ceremonial piece, as can be seen by the... Continue Reading →
This is a rare variant of the 1829 type for horse artillery officers. While the 1829 was the regulation pattern for the horse artilleyr trooper, the officers technically had to carry the1822 light cavalry sabre, but many chose this non regulation type which imitated the 1829, with a lightened blade and decorated hilt. But what... Continue Reading →
For sale, a fairly elusive "Spanish pattern" worn by artillerymen of the British Army during the Napoleonic wars. This pattern was introduced during the Peninsular war, hence the name, and was carried until 1826. This example has had a full life. The leather on the grip is gone, but the hilt is in fair shape,... 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 very rare and elusive sword designed for non commissioned officers of the Austrian army serving in heavy cavalry regiments in the early days of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. This sword was made by Fischer, and bears all his marks including the arrow. Another interesting detail are the royal monograms of Francis... 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 →
This is a very high quality version of the French 1821 model for infantry officer. The blade was made by Coulaux in Klingenthal, and based on the signature - Coulaux ainé & Cie à Klingenthal - was made around 1840. No poincons are visible. This is a fantaisie piece, meaning that it does not fit... Continue Reading →
The briquet is one of the most iconic sabres produced during the First Empire. It equipped all line infantry soldiers and was used as a weapon and a tool. This particular example is an An XI pattern (1802) and still shows some of its original marks. The spine is marked Manufacture Impériale, and while unfortunately... Continue Reading →
The bulova is a typical form of Indian battle axe which was used for several centuries. This example is of a very rudimentary design but surprisingly lightweight, with a very simple blade which retains some edge and a roughly shaped wooden shaft. It dates possibly from the 19th century. The brass wire is probably not... Continue Reading →
This is a gorgeous example of the 1821 officer sabre made by a scarce maker or retailer: J. Gibbons of Canterbury. It is rare that engravings remain on earlier blades as they tend to be fairly shallow, but in this case the blade is in pristine condition. This early Victorian sabre was likely made for... Continue Reading →
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