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Nation : French
Local Price : £1850

Fine French Silver Hilted Small Sword date stamped for Paris 1769. A very nice aristocratic French silver hilted small sword dating to the years preceding the French Revolution. It is a nicely balanced example mounted with a double shell guard hilt and a fine hollow ground triangular section blade engraved with foliate panels at the hilt. The sword is an example of the high standards of design and execution required of the 18th century Parisian silversmith as well as an example of one of the most effective duelling weapons of the late 17th and 18th centuries in France. The shell guard is skillfully chiselled with flowing designs in raised relief comprised of floral sprays, foliage, tendrils and pierced panels of intricate latticework. Each shell both on the convex and concave sides is engraved with a leafy foliate border. Each is centred with an oval panel containing stands of arms in raised relief on the outer convex sides and sprays of flowers on the inner concave sides. Both sides of the panels are pierced with a lattice of flower heads. The ecusson, pas d'ane rings, knuckle bow, quillon and pommel are decorated in the same sumptuous manner with leafy foliate designs, stands of arms and musical instruments. The designs attest to the martial stature of the owner, most likely a member of the military, whilst simultaneously announcing his cultural and artistic merits. This balance of qualities was important to achieve success and standing at the French court of pre-Revolutionary France. The date stamp is represented by a letter “F” with an open crown above in raised relief inside a shield on the forward pas d'ane ring. The grip consists of a wooden rectangular section baluster-shaped core spirally wrapped with bands of flat silver strip separated by contra twisted roped silver wire and mounted with silver woven “Turk's Heads” top and bottom. The stiff blade tapers acutely to its point and is enhanced with engraved panels of foliate scrolls near the hilt on both sides. Condition: the sword is in fine condition overall. The hilt and grip show little wear and no noticeable damage. The hilt retains its original pleasing shape, there are no repairs or damage and the engraving is generally crisp. There is slight blackened age staining to a few small parts of the blade, which is straight and undamaged. The sword is well balanced in hand. The blade is just over 33 inches (84 cm) long and overall the sword is 40 inches (101.5 cm) long.

Nation : ?
Local Price : 1,850.00

. A Scarce Customs Officers Sowrd. With slightly curved pipe-backed single edged blade, etched with Customs coat of arms on both sides and ‘Salter Sword Cutler, 73 Strand London'. Gilt brass stirrup hilt with customs anchor in a wreath on both lancets, with stepped pommel, fish-skin grip, in its original leather covered scabbard with gilt brass mounts. Notes: A rare sword for Commanders and Lieutenants. Salter was sword supplier to Admiral Nelson and later Lord Exmouth. Dimensions: Blade Length: 30 Inches (76 cm) Overall Length: 34.5 Inches (87.50 cm)

Nation : British
Local Price : £1,850.00

Scottish 71st Highland Light Infantry officers Sword. Scottish 71st Highland Light Infantry officers Sword by Wilkinson sword number 5659 dating it to 1855. This sword is one of 28 made for 71st Highland Light Infantry numbers 5645 to 5680 “ 5 had defective blades, in 1854 the 71st had 28 officers. The sword is regulation P1821 Light Cavalry, 3 bar hilt with fish skin grip and chequered pommel. The blade with a small amount of engraving towards the hilt and makers details Henry Wilkinson the spine and throat of the scabbard both number 5659. The sword is complete with steel scabbard, dress knot and a copy of a photograph of Viscount Kirkwall Capt 71st Highlanders Crimean War wearing this pattern of sword.

Nation : French
Local Price : £1,850.00

French Hussar sabre – model ANIV – 1795/6. French Hussar sabre – model ANIV – 1795/6. The stamps indicate it was made between 1795-1803 so Consular period. This sword was originally part of the Geoff Worrall&#acute;s collection and due to the leather scabbard could have possibly been supplied by the French to America for the War of Independence. Regulation pattern sword with brass hilt and ribbed leather grip, curved single edged blade with wide fuller. The scabbard leather stitched with brass frog and drag note drag is a period replacement and a hairline crack in cross guard please see images. Overall length 92cm the blade 94cm

Nation : British
Local Price : £1850

English Silver Hilted Small Sword Hallmarked for 1748 / 1749. An English silver hilted small sword mounted with a “Boat Shell” hilt and colichemarde blade. The guard is of plain solid form with boldly and finely executed gadrooning to the shell brim, knuckle bow, pommel, quillon terminals and ricasso. The exquisite workmanship is typical of the London silver hilt makers of the mid-18th century. In this respect the sword is not only an attractive weapon but also a fine example of the London silversmiths' work at its best. The hallmarks are on the knuckle bow and consist of the leopard's head standard mark, lion passant assay mark and date stamp for 1748 / 1749. A fourth mark, the hilt maker's mark, is present but illegible. The hilt retains much of its original gilt finish especially intact on the inside of the guard. The hollow ground triangular section colichemarde blade is in fine condition with mild blemishes originally with engraved foliate designs in panels at the forte now worn. The blade just over 31.75 inches long or 81 cm. The overall length is 38.25 inches or 96.5 cm. The grip consists of a baluster-shaped wooden core wrapped with alternate thicknesses of contra-twisted roped and ribbon silver wire with silver cap terminals top and bottom engraved with floral designs. Silver hilted small swords were fashionable attire for 18th century gentlemen. Although mostly worn for effect a gentleman carrying such a sword was also announcing to the world that he was capable of defending himself with it and was trained to do so. The stylish and delicate appearance of these swords was an expression of confidence, social standing and competence in their use as formidable duelling weapons.

Nation : German
Local Price : £1,850.00 GBP

Walloon Hilted Broadsword. An 18th century Walloon hilted sword featuring the "eyelash" mark on the blade, usually associated with North Italian cities such as Venice or Genoa. Each side of the guard features a stylised sun. The hilt also bears a set of maker's hallmarks, probably German."

Nation : -
Local Price : 2,550.00 USD

GOOD IRON HILT SMALLSWORD C.1760. English or French. Large proportions with 33 3/8” colichemarde blade decorated with scrolling foliage and a central splay of crossed flags with a cornucopia with radiant emphases. The hilt with fluted thickened guard, cross guard with finely fluted terminals and marching motifs to the knuckle bow and pommel. Iron wire wrapped grip. A heavy fighting sword of the Revolution period and the largest example in our stock of 22 smallswords. See Swords and Blade of the American Revolution, Neumann 198.S-230.S for smallswords associated with the Revolution. This example is probably English, made for a military officer.

Nation : Dutch
Local Price : 2495.00 USD

Rare Dutch East India Company, Voc, Cutlass!. A very nice are very desirable Dutch East India Company cutlass dated 1790 with Rotterdam town mark on both sides of blade. Untouched, as found, condition. The large shell guard has a crack and the hilt is loose. Some minor chips and cracks to wood grip. A very desirable early sword with tons and tons of character! Curved blade is about 25” long. Price is firm. Thanks for looking!