antique swords in Canada
This pattern of cup hilt rapier is found in Portugual with various blades and grip finishes. They date from the late 17th to early 18th century and have a quillon that is soldered to the cup, instead of being held by screws. The blade is marked "Elemente Bonique" "en Alamania", referring to a smith in... Continue Reading →
This WW2 gunto was made by the swordsmith Takehisa in the spring of 1944. The blade also bears the scarce "W" stamp. It is a type 100 (also sometime called type 3, or mistakenly type 1944) which features an hiramaki grip, a blackened iron tsuba, and brass fittings. It also comes with a leather covered... Continue Reading →
This unusual sabre is an unmarked 1845 infantry officer model, with a non regulation two bar guard. One branch decorated with oak leaves, the other with acanthus. It is not certain if this sword was indeed made for a British officer, or used in a different country. The blade is fairly massive compared to most... Continue Reading →
This sabre was retailed by Firmin and made by Robert Mole, as seen by the typical proof disc associated with this reputable maker. Based on the overall style and the retailer's mark, it was probably made sometime between the 1850s to 60s. This is a fairly typical example of an 1845, except for the fact... Continue Reading →
This is is great example of a non regulation or "fantaisie" type of the 1882 infantry officer Sabre. The type of hilt is known as "à la Nancy", after the name of the town where was situated the school for the French Rangers, who were the first to officially carry this style of sword as... Continue Reading →
This sword bayonet was made to be used with the Lee-Enfield no.1 MkIII rifle, which was used during WW1 and WW2. This specific one was made in 1918 at Lithgow, while the scabbard was made in 1943 by Mangrovite and SAF-3, Orange. It's in perfect shape with most of the original finish still present on... Continue Reading →
For sale a nice example of a sabre with a singular looking guard. This Austrian sabre was issued to grenadier troops, and was made in 1857 by E.S. Jung. It's a fairly light sabre, but with probably one of the most impressively curved stirrup hilts. The blade was service sharpened, and the hilt is tight.... Continue Reading →
This smallsword is a model that was carried by the Royal Household Bodyguards. The presence of turks heads on the grip of this example points to an earlier example, probably from the reign of Louis XVI.The Royal Household was more than just a Royal Guard, it was also the standing army of the French kingdom,... Continue Reading →
This is an interest in example of this sword that was given to infantry sergeants when serving in the field. The sword has a steel guard, and an ebony engraved grip, as is usual for this model. It was used exclusively during the Seven Year's War. The sword was made by Giverne, cutler to the... Continue Reading →
This 1853 has an interesting history, being marked to the Prince Edward Island's volunteer cavalry. As was often the case for volunteer units in North America, the sword's scabbard was modified to fit the 1885 pattern configuration. It is not a mismatch, as the 1885 has a different throat piece. This is an 1853 scabbard... Continue Reading →
This 1845 is a rare find. Not only are 0fficer 1845s from Chatellerault are uncommon, it is even more so to find one marked to the entrepreneurs Creuzé and Proa. The duo were the second entrepreneurs to manage the manufacture for the French State. They held the position from 1835 to 1851, Creuzé continuing on... Continue Reading →
This is the model carried by the Chasseurs de Vincennes, also known as Chasseurs d’Orléans, or Chasseurs a pied. A light infantry corps created during the Algerian Invasion. This specific example has a Coulaux blade made around 1850, and comes with a much longer blade than is usually found on these models. It is service... Continue Reading →
This is the model carried by the Chasseurs de Vincennes, also known as Chasseurs d'Orléans, or Chasseurs a pied. A light infantry corps created during the Algerian Invasion. This sword is one of the first examples made, as the model was created in 1838, and based on the Coulaux poincons of the blade, it would... Continue Reading →
This is an unusual example of this rather iconic sword. Most 1890s have a slightly longer blade, and do not posses a fullered back at the point like this one. While 1890s are rather common, this one is rather scarce. The 1890 is an interesting sword, produced at the French State manufacture of Chatellerault for... Continue Reading →
This 1882 model was retailed by Backes et Delacour, the blade coming possibly from Solingen. It is a very light and pointy example. Solidly assembled, it is only missing the grip wire. The scabbard has a deep patina, and the blade has some surface pitting, which could go away with a thorough cleaning. A good... Continue Reading →
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
For sale this example of a mourning smallsword, usually carried as the name implies during the first times of a mourning. This cut steel hilt is profusely decorated with steel beads on wires. Some are missing, though this not distract significantly. The blade is rather short, but does not appear to have been shortened. There... 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 →
For sale, an interesting piece of WW1 history. A sabre made for the Ottoman army by Luigi Gazzan et fils. Not much seems to be known about the company, other than the fact it is exclusively found on Ottoman swords of the era. The sword went through certain modifications. It was cut down and the... Continue Reading →
This sabre was made in 1888 for a fusillier officer in 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
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 →
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