antique swords in Canada
This is a typical example of a sabre made for an officer of a British Rifles Regiment. This sabre was made by Samuel Hoppe of Solingen, as can be seen by the beehive mark of this maker active between 1827 and 1885. The blade is beautifully decorated with very detailed etchings.The sabre is in good... Continue Reading →
This smallsword seems to date form the late 18th century, but was fitted with an older blade, possibly from the 17th century. The hilt is made of gilt brass. It's in fine shape, except for the broken knuckle bow. There is some movement in the hilt. The blade is fairly hefty for the sword type,... Continue Reading →
This ia a very well balanced example of this famous pattern, made by a rare manufacturer, the Manufacture du Zhornof in the Bas-Rhin region. The Zornhoff manufacture was an off shoot of Klingenthal which helped to produce certain swords. It is fairly rare to find them. The sword is in good overall condition with a... Continue Reading →
This pattern is usually know as the uniform officer sword. It replaced the 1767 smallsword and came equipped with different blades, often a demi-espadon or spadroon blade such as this one. The pattern was used until 1788, but would have been carried still by many officers, even in the first years of the Empire. The... Continue Reading →
The 1767 is the first pattern of the famous briquet sabre which equipped French grenadiers, light infantry soldiers as well as musicians and line infantry sergeants. This pattern was of course used during the French Revolution, but also by French troops serving in the American Revolution. This specific example had a very active life, as... Continue Reading →
These weapons are often known as Cuban machetes, and come with a variety of blades and hilts. They are particularly famous for having been used during the Cuban war of independence, but were issued to various officers serving in the Americas. This particular model was probably made in Germany, and bears the number 877. IT... Continue Reading →
This is a remarkable example of a superior officer sabre with a non regulation reinfirced steel hilt sometimes referred to as "North African Army" type.The blade is marked to an unknown maker "AO" and is very high quality, wiht a very solid hilt, contrasting copper wire and horn grip. The multi fullered blade was actually... Continue Reading →
A fine 1845 sabre, the maker is unknown, but based on the initials and the family crest, it was made for H.H. Harwood. This would probably be Henry Harwood Esq. (1809-1886) who became Deputy Lieutenant to Middlesex County in 1867. Although now purely ceremonial, the Lieutenancy used to be responsible for the various militias in... Continue Reading →
For sale, this copper kozuka: a companion knife made to fit in a Japanese sword's scabbard. This one is equipped with a likely modern blade in order to fit in an existing scabbard, but retains the original handle showing two armored samurais practicing archery. Please not that this kozuka does not fit in the moroha... Continue Reading →
This is a rare opportunity to own an early 17th century piece likely German made in the "Walloon hilt" style. While most Walloon hilted swords have straight broad blades, this specific example differs by its short sabre blade, while retaining the pierced steel guard and thumb ring typical of an early Walloon. The guard is... 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 →
It is rare to find an 1897, apart from a Wilkinson, which can be specifically pointed to WW1, as George V whose cipher can be found on these blades reigned from 1910 to 1936. This sword is such a rare find. If not for a few faint blemishes, one could believe that this sword had been... 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 →
The 1908 is one of the most famous swords for having been used in the First World War, and being one of the last swords created for combat. Although usually used by troopers, this particular one might have been used by an officer, judging by the cut down scabbard's rings. This is a practice that... 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 and is still being used by the Republican guard. It served during World War 1 as officers preferred it to the slimmer 1882. This specific example is marked to Manufacture de Klingenthal Coulaux ainé et Cie (Factory of Klingenthal, Coulaux... Continue Reading →
This smallsword is a perfect example of the 18th century gentleman dueling sword. The slender blade is carried effortlessly in the hand and is incredibly fast and agile. The steel hilt is not the fanciest material for a hilt, but it is assuredly the sturdiest. The triangular blade bears some baroque engravings at the forte... Continue Reading →
This type of sword is based on the 1800 light infantry officer saber used by officers of Napoleon's Great Army. This specific example is likely to have been used by a general staff officer due to the battle trophies and Athena's helmet found on the langet; a common symbol of the French General Staff, even... Continue Reading →
