A EUROPEAN SMALLSWORD C.1750

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1800: item #794606
S692

This is a fine example of the type of a sword favored by American officers of the French & Indian War and American Revolution. Its brass hilt was probably silver plated originally. That allowed the appearance of a silver hilted sword when the silver industry was evolving and genuine examples were scarce and expensive. Another example from this group is shown in Swords and Blades of the American Revolution, #215.S. Blade length: 32 5/8” Provenance: Warwick Castle, Warwickshire, England ... Click for details

AN ITALIAN LEFT HAND DAGGER C.1580-1600

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1700: item #793946
S691

The evolution of the rapier in the second half of the 16th century responded to sophisticated fighting techniques developed in Italy and embraced by the rest of Europe. The swept hilt rapier was accompanied by a dagger for the left hand which could parry an attack as well as deliver a fatal thrust if the opportunity arose. This example epitomizes that weapon in its early evolutionary form. Of particular interest are the deep fullers of the blade, each with a series of piercings which, in addi... Click for details

AN ENGLISH STEEL HILTED SMALLSWORD C.1740

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1800: item #793944
S694

This sword can be accurately dated, by the form of its hilt, to the period of the Scottish Rebellion which was followed closely by the French and Indian Wars, in which many exiled Scots fought. Its large proportions indicate a fighting sword and it certainly would have been as at home in Colonial America as elsewhere. It comes from one of the most esteemed collections in England, notable for its Scottish content. Blade length: 32 5/8” Provenance: Warwick Castle, Warwickshire, England ... Click for details

ENGLISH OFFICER’S COURT SWORD-VICTORIAN PERIOD.

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #793940
S469

Gilt brass hilt with guard decorated in high relief with a Phoenix rising from the flames. Gold bullion grip wrap. Gold bouillon sword knot (terminal lacking) wrapped around the guard preserving the finish. Balance exc. with light patina. 31” d.e. blade etched with foliage and maker’s name-shows smooth gray surface staining only. Original scabbard lacks the tip mount.

FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR PERIOD GERMAN OFFICER'S SWORD

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #793939
S468

Blued iron hilt with P form guard, integral back strap and pommel and chevron wire wrapped leather covered grip. 27 3/4" curved broad fullered s.e. blade with maker's mark to one side and serial number opposite. Original blued iron scabbard. Blade with bright original finish in original preservative. Scabbard and hilt retain about 80% original blued finish. Grip sound and complete with wear to the high points only.

US M.1860 STAFF FIELD AND OFFICERS SWORD

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #793938
S467

Out of the depression of 1873 which fostered the organization of labor resulting in federal troops being pitted against strikers, came a nationwide surge in the concept of brotherhood and fraternity-unification of the common man into bands to provide for the security of the individual through the strength of the group. The greatest advocate of that concept, Joseph Cullen Root founded the Modern Woodsman of America in 1883 which swept the nation popularized, in part, by drill teams of members who... Click for details

ANTIQUE EUROPEAN HANGER C.1800.

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1800: item #793934
S466

20 1/2" broad s.e. blade with double fullers and false edge. Brass hilt with short thick baluster finial cross guard, plain down turned shell guard, curved antler grip and banded flat pommel cap with acorn button. Blade etched at forte both sides with foliage and motto, somewhat weak. Shows smooth gray patina, some old black oxidation, negligible and few small edge nicks to the false edge as well as some small nicks to the back-definitely has seen use. Hilt exc.

EUROPEAN SMALL-SWORD C.1790.

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1800: item #793933
S465

Napoleonic Period and could have seen service in the War of 1812 as well. 31 3/8" hollow triangular blade, plain, unmarked. Iron hilt with large slightly dished disk form guard, flattened faceted knuckle bow, straight cross guard with disk terminal and rudimentary counter guards. Elongated iron pommel with baluster support, chevron wire wrapped grip with iron ferrules. Hilt shows about 50% original blackened finish, some scattered very light pitting only. Blade mostly bright with smooth sta... Click for details

CONTINENTAL EUROPEAN CAVALRY TROOPER’S SWORD C.1820.

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #793931
S464

Iron hilt with three bar guard and integral back strap and pommel. Wire wrapped leather covered grip. 32 3/4” straight d.e. blade. Hilt and blade show uniform aging with mostly smooth patina mixed with some isolated pits. Grip VG and better. Quite crisply preserved and unusual with d.e. blade.

UNUSUAL DUELING SABER C.1890

Popular Collectibles: Militaria: Edged Weapons Pre 1900: item #793930
S463

26 1/4” straight dumbbell section blade marked Wilkinson/Pall Mall at the forte. Very large bowl form guard with integral knuckle bow. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Shows smooth uniform mottled patina to the metal. Grip excellent. Very similar to the dueling schlagers which were popular in Germany at the time and likely related to school or military honor duels.