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Nation : British
Local Price : £525.00

C1760 Steel Hilt Spadroon. Unusual spadroon with a pierced steel shell guard, wire wrapped handle with carved decorations to the pommel and knuckle bow. The 73 cm blade is double fullered, making it quite a light and nimble sword. Spadroons grew in popularity in Britain during the late 17th and 18th century as a light cut and thrust sword for military officers. Eventually being adopted into the official British Army patterns in 1796The handle and guard are solid with no movement, with an even patina over all. The blade has some pitting but is otherwise in good condition.

Nation : American
Local Price : 725.00 USD

AMERICAN MILITIA CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD, 1870’S-80’S. Made to the 1872 pattern for US cavalry officers, (Peterson, The American Sword, #86) this example is made without the Eagle and stars and bars shield as normally encountered. These are infrequently encountered, but other examples are known. It is believed that they were made for reunited Southern (Confederate) states which chose to omit the Union decoration. Texas rearmed their militias, including nine cavalry companies, in1870. This example is unmarked with 31 1/4” curved broad fullered blade and brass hilt with wire wrapped leather covered grip. The hilt is excellent for the period. The blade is crisp with bright finish but for a little smooth superficial staining toward the hilt. Iron scabbard undented with raised brown surface oxidation.

Nation : British
Local Price : £520.00

British 18th Century Naval Cutlass, With 19th Century Conversion. Straight backsword blade with single narrow fuller next to the spine and triangular point. Steel strap guard with black japanned finish, directly peened with no separate pommel piece. Ribbed cast iron grip, likewise japanned. Black leather scabbard with brass chape piece, inset brass frog hook near the throat. Blade 26 7/8 inches in length, the cutlass 31 5/8 inches overall. The iron grip on this piece is I believe a 19 th century component, probably originating with a sword design that is thought to have been introduced for the Coastguard as examples have been found preserved in Customs Houses. The very consistent ribbed iron grip, with a curving, somewhat ergonomic profile, is perhaps the most characteristic feature of these otherwise eclectic swords. There are a number of Coastguard examples held at the Royal Armouries, the curator Philip Lankester noting seven different blade variations (A to G), including Type B, which are thought to be cut-down blades of the short-lived ‘1814 Pattern’ (a variation on the 1804 cutlass with a curved blade), and Type G which are thought to be shortened 1853 Pattern cavalry trooper’s blades. The Coastguard swords were probably put together cheaply from various available parts which might have been decades old at the point of production, making precise dating of the type (and therefore of the iron hilt) very difficult – the Armouries settled on a range of 1825-1860 and believes their production may have taken place over many years within that range. See Royal Armouries Type Specimen IX.7495, IX.7483 for the Type B, IX.7542 for the Type G. The grip was last seen on swords carried by orderlies of the Army Hospital Corps, issued to them around 1861. These might even have been reused Coastguard swords, although they seem more consistent in form. The blade and guard of this piece, however, are of a much earlier type: cutlasses with a backsword-style blade were common in the 18 th century, until the introduction of the 1804 Pattern cutlass which used an unfullered blade, coinciding with the sharp decline in use of backswords in general during the very early 19 th century. The simple strap guard is also common in British (and American) pre-regulation cutlasses of the 18 th century, coexisting with the ‘figure-eight’ guard and other more exotic types. The blade has almost certainly been repointed as no 18 th century original I have seen uses this chisel-like triangular point, though I have seen it on a 19 th century cutlass which was shortened from its standard length (and modified to a simple strap-like guard…). Despite being reshaped the blade is entirely unsharpened. Taking these features together I think it is quite likely that this sword started life as a pre-regulation cutlass of the 18 th century, with a straight backsword blade measuring perhaps as long as 29 inches. It was then converted in the 19 th century, probably post the introduction of the 1845 Pattern. Any reduction in length would have been achieved by cutting back the tip, which necessitated repointing. The original grip was replaced – this may well have been an upgrade as many 18 th century cutlasses used very crude near-cylindrical grips of bare wood or iron sheet over wood. The scabbard may be 18 th century, its brass hook is definitely the right style, but if so it has been reduced in length as it exactly fits the blade. The brass chape piece is to my eye more 19 th century in style, being similar (but not identical!) to early 1845 Pattern scabbard chapes including the paired brass rivets and scalloped top edge. Very few 18 th century cutlasses are found with scabbards so there is little to compare with, while the few 1804 Pattern scabbards I have seen had either no chape piece at all, simply a formed tip to the leather body, or occasionally a roughly trapezoidal brass piece with a flatter tip than on this example. All in all these changes would have transformed a more than 50 year old cutlass into something closer in form to the contemporary 1845 Pattern. It bears no military markings and was perhaps for a merchant vessel. It is even possible that this was a Coastguard sword, although it lacks the brass stirrup hilt seen on all the recognized examples of that type. It would seem very unlikely for it to be a modern assembly of old parts – the grip, hilt and peen all show the same aged japanning that must therefore have been applied after the sword was assembled. An unusual piece open for interpretation, not one for strict Pattern collectors but well-preserved and solid. The blade will fully sheath, albeit with a fair bit of friction against the leather, so take care not to apply too much force. All the scabbard’s stitching is intact. The blade is bright with patches of cleaned pitting, which affects the edge in places. The very tip of the blade has rolled (

Nation : British
Local Price : £510.00

Victorian 16th Century Dagger. Victorian Copy of a 16th century style, left handed parrying dagger. Diamond section blade that shows engraved design. Sweeping cross-guard which appears

Nation : -
Local Price : £500.00

Three Bronze Age Axe Heads. A group of three Bronze Age socketed axe heads, thought to date around 900 - 700 BC. The larger decorated with a roping and fluted design, secured by two

Nation : British
Local Price : £500.00

West Lothian Constabulary Sabre. An excellent example of an early police sabre carried by the West Lothian, Linlithgow county police. Dating from 1840 to 1856, when the scabbards were modified with a scabbard catch to prevent the swords being easily removed. The sword is etched for the Linlithgow county police, with rack number, and the retailer Parker Field & Sons of Holborn London. The sword is contained in its leather scabbard with belt mount and belt with a West Lothian Constabulary Belt Clasp showing the Victorian Crown.Both the sword and scabbard are in excelent condition with no pitting, staining or rust. The handle and blade are poth solid with no movementWest Lothian Constabulary were formed as a result of an Act of Parliament in 1839, which provided for the formation of County Police Forces. In 1840, the first Constables were appointed to the Linlithgowshire Force under the command of Adam Colquhoun who had previously served as a Lieutenant in Edinburgh City Police. Linlithgowshire&#acute;s first police station was set up in the County jail, and the station remained in operation until 1942Police swords were introduced following the widespread riots by agricultural workers, known as the swing riots and the assault of two officers in Tulse Hill. Home Secretary, Lord Melbourne, who &#acute;approved of the proposal that each Police Officer in that district should be provided with a Cutlass for his defence&#acute;

Nation : British
Local Price : £500.00

1845 Pattern British Infantry Officer Sword. A good, clean example of the 1845 pattern Infantry Officers sword with a Wilkinson style blade. The sword is etched both sides with Royal Crown, VR all surrounded by floral decoration plus brass proof plug. Regulation gilt hilt with VR and crown to centre. Fish skin grip bound with gilt wire, and it unusually retains the leather insert for the guard. The brass scabbard has some dents otherwise in good order. Originally Retailed by Hawkes & Co London.Replacing the old 1822 pattern, the new style of blade was promoted for British officers’ swords by Henry Wilkinson from 1844-45 and it was made official regulation for Army officers in 1845 and for Naval officers in 1846

Nation : British
Local Price : £500.00

British 1827 Pattern Naval Officer's Sword, Early 20th Century by Gieves. Single fullered, spear-pointed ‘Wilkinson’ type blade, 31¼ inches in length, 37 inches overall. Gilt brass half-basket hilt cast with a St Edward’s crown and fouled anchor within a cartouche, hinged folding inner guard, gilt brass backstrap with lion head pommel, ball tang button, white shagreen grip bound with wire, brass ferrule, blue & gold cord knot. Buff leather washer. Black leather scabbard with gilt brass throat, chape and middle pieces, hanging rings on the throat and middle. The blade is etched at the ricasso on one side with a six-pointed star surrounding the stamped letters ‘PROVED’ – echoing the form of a traditional inset brass proof slug without actually adding one. It is etched at the ricasso on the other side with the retailer’s mark ‘GIEVE’S THE HARD PORTSMOUTH’. The blade is further etched with a fouled anchor, the royal coat of arms and foliate motifs. The firm of Gieves was a successor to that of Joseph Galt, who had James Gieve as a partner from around 1863 until he took over the business in 1887 and renamed it James Gieve & Son, trading on 111 High Street, Portsmouth. Gieve brought in new partners Henry Matthews and Edwin Seagrove in 1907, the resulting firm trading at multiple addresses within Portsmouth. In 1911 the partners consolidated all Portsmouth operations at one premises at 22 The Hard, with other shops located in London and Devonport. In 1916 the partnership was presumably dissolved as the firm reverted to ‘Gieves Ltd’ at the same premises. This allows this sword to be dated to the period from 1916 to 1956: after Elizabeth II took the throne in 1956 the crown used on the hilt was changed from the St Edward’s to the Tudor crown. This is admittedly quite a wide range. Based on its style and construction I think this sword lies on the earlier end and very likely predates WW2, but that is a matter of opinion. Gieves appears to have retailed swords made by others – for instance the firm is listed as a trade customer in the records of the Wilkinson Sword Company – but did also produce them under its own roof. It was one of the very few British swordmakers to survive into the late 20 th century, confirmed as of 1953 to still have a small workshop via a subsidiary company. Gieves merged with the fellow military outfitters Hawkes & Co in 1979 to form Gieves & Hawkes. This company still trades today as a military outfitter and bespoke tailor, although their swords are now supplied from outside sources. Introduced to coincide with a major overhaul of naval officers’ uniforms, the 1827 Pattern sword was based upon the 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s sword then in use with the Army, especially in the hilt design, but with the gaps between the bars of its hilt filled in to create a solid half-basket. Early versions used a curved pipeback blade, which was superseded in 1846 by the new ‘Wilkinson’ type blade which was fullered and only slightly curved. These blades were considered a great improvement and were used on infantry, cavalry, artillery and naval officer’s swords at various times. The scabbard, sword knot and carrying slings went through some changes over time, but the 1827 Pattern sword carried by naval officers is not drastically different in form today than in 1846. Some small spots of pitting to the corners of the spine of the blade, not impacting the crisp etching, and on the ricasso’s corners. The hilt retains a great deal of its original gilding, with wear in only a few spots such as the outside edge of the guard revealing patinated brass. The folding guard is fully functional and locks the sword into the scabbard. The shagreen grip is in good shape with no significant handling wear, its wire binding is all present and tight. No fray to the sword knot. The scabbard fittings have only a little gilding but all the exposed brass has only a light patina and is free of dents. The scabbard leather is excellent with no creasing or significant surface wear.