ANTIQUE SPANISH CUPHILT RAPIER C.1640-55

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1700: item #745297
208-274

Changes in fashion and fighting techniques brought about a change in sword styles. In the Mediterranean countries, the deep full cup hilt gave way to a modified version which sacrificed a measure of protection for agility. This example employs a guard of two large shells, each pierced with foliage which could snare the tip of an opponent’s blade. The knuckle bow incorporates a heel spur, a very short lived feature characteristic of this period. The pommel is chiseled to match the guard and t... Click for details

VERY RARE BENIN BRONZE SPEAR.

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #745294
208-268

19th century and almost surely captured during the Benin Punitive Expedition of 1897 which destroyed Benin and thus dates such artifacts to that action or before. Just under 5 feet length with leaf forged leaf shaped head over rectangular section bolster decorated both sides with hatched elongated diamond motifs. The balance of the shaft of forged spiral form with the foot at the butt of plain form. Shows light verdigris encrustation overall, evidently uncleaned since its capture. From a gro... Click for details

ANTIQUE MALAY GOLOK C.1800.

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #745293
208-260

Good early example with curved hard wood grip with two bands of cabled decoration. 7 1/8” blade of slightly convex section and taper to the sharply angled point. Uniform fine rich patina throughout. Exceptional early example.

ANTIQUE MALAY GOLOK C.1800.

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1800: item #745291
208-259

Elegant form with 7 1/4” down turned blade expanding toward the point in kukri form. That feature moves the center of percussion forward for a more effective blow. Turned wood grip with slightly expanded butt and incised line above the copper base ferrule. Grip shows rich glossy patina. Blade quite smooth with gray patina and original forged texture evident throughout.

ANTIQUE MALAY GOLOK C.1850.

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #745289
208-258

One piece horn grip of faceted section and finely contoured form. Tapered faceted copper base ferrule. Very heavy 11 3/4” blade of thick wedge section with chamfer to the top, one side. Shows smooth dark patina over old sharpening and few edge chips.

HEAVY EARLY MALAY GOLOK.

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1930: item #745288
208-257

11 1/2” blade of wedge section tapering to the point and characteristic swelled profile. Wood grip with expanded butt and braided split cane base band. Grip shows rich glossy patina with old shrinkage crack. Blade smooth with dark patina and minor blemishes from use.

UNUSUAL EXAMPLE CZECHOSLOVAKIAN OFFICER’S SWORD

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #745274
208-252

pattern matching for blade, grip and back strap. Plated guard of melon slice form decorated with zigzag circular perforations. Hilt excellent with some rust speckles to the base ferrule only, grip shows few very minor blemishes. Unplated blade, quite smooth with single edge nick and some tiny speckles pitting toward the point. Only example we have ever encountered.

AMERICAN FENCING FOIL

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #745246
208-243

32” blade marked J H LAU NEW YORK/MADE IN GERMANY. Cord wrapped contoured grip complete with minor surface wear. Metal with smooth gray/brown patina and crisp markings. C.1900.

ANTIQUE FENCING FOIL

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1910: item #745225
208-239

The blade and cup matching. Blade marked Castello/Made in France. Cord wrapped grip with few strands defective and attractive plumed helmet for pommel. Condition matching.

ANTIQUE GREEK/BALKAN DAGGER C.1800.

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1800: item #745214
208-267

4 3/4” broad fullered s.e. blade with floral engraving to the back and completely extending over the exposed tang. Large black horn scale grips over brass and cow horn layers, inset with copper piques. Minor flaking/lamination to the ear tips otherwise excellent throughout. Greece was ruled by the Ottoman Turks until 1827 and weapon styles emulated Turkish taste.