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  • Local Price : Price on asking
Gold and Silver Damascened Rapier in the Style of Diego DeCaias, Dated 1556. Featuring 16th Century 40 3/4″ diamond-section blade with 9″ central fuller inscribed “JVAN MARTINEZ EN TOLEDO” on one side and “PRO ARIS ET FECIT” on the other; 2 ½” rectangular ricasso stamped with the mark of either Juan Martinez the Elder (Hawtrey Gyngell p.85) or Zabala Juan Martinez de Garata (Hawtrey-Gyngell p. 88). Later steel hilt of flattened bars featuring straight quillons expanding toward the ends with button finials; large obverse side ring extending from a triangular quillon block; pas d'ane with smaller side ring below; reverse with two diagonal bars extending from the lower side ring and joining the quillon block; knuckle bow with S-shaped finial stopping short of the pommel. One-piece steel grip and faceted ovoid pommel with button. Hilt is damascened with gold tendrils and border with additional border of silver dots. Grip has central gold and silver figure of Hector in armor with sword and shield and the inscription “HEC/TOR/1556″ in gold on the obverse and the figure of Achilles with the inscription “ACHI/LES” on the reverse. Side rings decorated with gold and silver cavalry and infantry soldiers in battle around a walled city, depicting the siege of Troy, and marked “RAPT/VS HELE” in gold on the upper side ring and “TROOE/N 1556″ on the lower. The damascene is in the style of Diego DeCaias, the 16th C swordsmith and damascener who worked for French King Francois I and later English Kings Henry VIII and Edward IV. A very similar sword, also depicting the figures of Hector and Achilles and the siege of Troy in gold and silver damascene, was sold by Christies on 15 July, 1999 (price realized $28,883) from the Rothschild Collection; formerly in the collections of Frederic Spitzer and the Comte d' Armaille' and exhibited in the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. While considered by many to be authentic and known to have been described in literature as early as 1846, experts now consider the hilt to have been a later work and not that of DeCaias himself. The price realized certainly suggests that the purchaser also did not believe the hilt to be 16th C, or the price would undoubtedly have been six figures. It is possibly the work of the Zuloagas Family of Spain in the 19th C. The Rothschild sword, like the example offered here, also was fitted with an original 16th C blade, though that was the work of Federico Piccinino of Milan. In 1970 Claude Blair wrote an article about DeCaias' work for the Metropolitan Museum Journal. In that article is illustrated a very similar sword, though the figure of Achilles appears on the obverse instead of Hector. Other minor differences prove that sword is not the one offered here, but the style is the same. The example offered here was obtained in Spain in 2002 and no previous provenance has been established. Since that time the owner has had extensive communication about the sword with Claude Blair (Royal Armouries, Tower of London, and Victoria and Albert Museum) and also with Stuart Phyrr of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While neither expressed an opinion as to its date of manufacture, both considered it important enough to have devoted a considerable amount of time to its evaluation. Copies of this correspondence included with the sword. Overall length of this sword is 47 3/8″.
  • Nation : Spanish
  • Local Price : Price on request
GERMAN PIERCED CUP HILT RAPIER WITH BLADE INSCRIPTION CIRCA 1650: . Description: The cup is decorated with deeply pierced floral/vine decoration, an original grip, and a tapering blade with the inscription¦.. X IN X SOLINGEN X    x¦. in a deep, short fuller. The knuckle guard and quillons are decorated en suite with roping, and the quillons swell as they reach their tips. Length: 47.5 inches. Condition: #1. Discussion In a day and age lacking appropriate policing, the private citizen was forced to protect himself from society&#acute; criminal dregs. The weapon of choice was the rapier from the middle of the 16th to the end of the 17th century. The rapier is a simple but highly effective sword against the non-armored. The rapier was primarily a thrusting weapon that could inflict serious injury to an adversary&#acute; vital organs with minimal effort. It was also an exceptional slashing and cutting weapon; however, the slash was not as lethal as the thrust. The slash was used more as a feint to set up a finishing thrust. The slash was also a dire warning to a would-be assailant of the horrors to quickly follow if he chose not to acquiesce. The rapier is almost undeniably of Spanish origin and is probably Spain&#acute; most significant contribution to the Renaissance arms race. A highly expensive, ornate rapier was the equivalent of a person in our day and age making a fashion or opulence statement by wearing very expensive jewelry, such as a Rolex or Audemars Piguet watch. Because fencing is more of a thrusting art, it became commonplace throughout Europe to have as long a blade as possible to obtain an advantage. This extravagance in length reached the point that municipalities passed statutes regarding the allowable lengths of blades. Those in violation had the misfortune of having their rapier&#acute; blades cropped at the tip at the city gate to comply. One example of these statues is from an English Royal Proclamation on March 17, 1557. The French adopted the phrase &156;espee rapiere&157; by 1475, which later was shortened to simply &156;rapiere&157; the English in 1505 spelled it &156;rappyer.&157; The Giles Duwes English/ French dictionary of 1532/3 adopted the rapiers definition as &156;Spannyshe sworde.&157; By 1550, the term rapier had been adopted to describe a slender, sharply pointed sword designed for thrusting, cutting, and slashing attacks. The rapier now consisted of a hilt protected by a handguard. Provenance: From the private collection of a rapier aficionado who only collects the absolute best. Comparables: Any arms and armor museum or private world-class collection. Conclusion: An exquisite addition to any collection. This cup hilt rapier is in museum condition and swords in this condition seldom are available in the collectors market. Priced to sell today for under $5K for a quick sale. Don&#acute;t hesitate-Act Now !!!!* All my items come with the following: “Free shipping. “10-day review period. “Certificate of Authenticity. “ Free autographed copy of my book if you do not have one. I believe you will be very¦.very¦. pleased.
  • Nation : German
  • Local Price : Price on request
MAXIMILIAN PERIOD BOAR SWORD CIRCA 1520 OF EXCEPTIONAL CONSTRUCTION. 1232) A MAXIMILIAN PERIOD BOAR SWORD CIRCA 1520 OF EXCEPTIONAL CONSTRUCTION: A magnificent museum-quality German boar sword. The boar sword was designed for hunting boar. Its distinctive spear tip is equipped with a slit to put a traversing stop bar so the charging boar is stopped in its track without coming within goring distance of the hunter or his horse. DESCRIPTION: Superb early construction, possibly the best boar sword I have seen in 35 years even in museums. Pear shaped fluted pommel, ring guard and quillons decorated ensuite, massive and deeply fullered blade leading to a slit to put a traversing stop bar, leaf shaped tip, replaced leather grip. Length: 52.5 inches . DISCUSSION: The wealthy hunted bear, boar, and deer in what was referred to as the &#acute;Ã
  • Nation : German
  • Local Price : Price on request
Very Rare German Lansknecht Katzbalger Sword Circa 1540-60:. 323) Very Rare German Lansknecht Katzbalger Sword Circa 1540-60: Beautiful sword for sale. The Katzbalger sword is a rare short close combat sword for the Landsknecht mercenaries in 16th century Germany. It has a thick double blade with a circular point and a highly defensive circular eight guard. This example was found in a city wall. From one of the best private collections in the world. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*
  • Nation : Dutch
  • Local Price : Price on request
ELEGANT CHISELED AND EMBOSSED DUTCH CAVALRY SWORD CIRCA 1650. Description: Constructed with a broad engraved blade, chiseled hilt depicting mounted cavalry battle scenes, and superb guard finials in the form of figures. Period correct grips with Turk’s heads. Total length: 40 1/2″. Discussion: The shorter sword was the evolution of the longer and heavier rapier of the Renaissance. It was said to have been introduced in the second quarter of the 1600s and evolved over the next 100-plus years. Conclusion: Nothing says chivalry like a sword. In my opinion, chiseling is the most impressive decoration on arms and armor. The problem is swords that are chiseled are very expensive and seldom are found in the collectors market. Even though this sword may be slightly later than the period many collectors collect, it’s still an excellent addition to any collection, and you get a lot of value for your money. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : £
Scarce Indian Army Cavalry Sabre. Show More
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : £
Indian Army Cavalry Sabre by Mole. Show More
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : £
WW1 era Infantry Officer’s Sword. Show More
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : £
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  • Nation : Hungarian
  • Local Price : Price on request
RARE HUNGARIAN WAR SABER CIRCA 1500 WITH ORIGINAL WOODEN GRIP:. 1605) RARE HUNGARIAN WAR SABER CIRCA 1500 WITH ORIGINAL WOODEN GRIP: An exotic and esoterical sword that attracts the eye and the imagination. Very good condition for having been buried in a Hungarian bog for over 500 years. For such a rarity, this “grosses kriegsmesser”  is very reasonably priced for an immediate sale! Discussion: In German, grosses kriegsmesser translates to &156;large/great war knife.&157; This uniquely distinguishable type of sword was popular in Hungary and had a strong following in Germany, where, in the 15th and 16th centuries, it was adopted for warfare. They are somewhat rare, and most examples are ground finds (see page 288, items 12 and 13 in my book). Emperor Maximilian I was very fond of kriegsmessers and owned three on display at the Hofjagd und Rustkammer (#A123, #A145, #A173). The grosses kriegsmesser is a single-edged sword, usually with a strong curvature on the blade, which qualifies it as a saber. The &156;saber&157; is believed to have been introduced to Eastern and Central Europe by Central Asian nomadic invaders as early as the 6th century (see page 267 in my book). Some kriegsmessers have a hook or bird&#acute;s beak pommel, others have no pommel at all, and some have a pommel built into the tang. The kriegsmesser is believed to have been exported to Western Europe from the Hungarian Bohemian region or current-day Hungary.  In the woodcut Triumph of Maximilian (see page 408 in my book), there are five soldiers with kriegsmessers and shields. Maximilian referred to these troops as Gefecht or Fenders. Provenance: -Found in a Hungarian bog.  -An old Hungarian collection.  -Andrew Garcia collection. Conclusion: This is a rare typology of sword. It&#acute;s in good condition #2 for a ground find. The fact it still has its original wooden grip is quite remarkable. This is a sword for the hard-core, enthusiastic collector who is more into a war weapon as opposed to a parade piece. Very reasonably priced at under $3.5K for a quick sale !!!*
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : Price on request
EXCEPTIONAL GERMAN BASTARD SWORD BY PETER MUNSTEN CIRCA 1600: . Description: Constructed with a shell-shaped guard, horizontal oblong quadrilateral-shaped quillons with swelling tips, an inner ring guard, a pommel of octagonal spherical shape, a tapering two-sided blade with a fuller extending about 1/3 the length of the blade, with the inscription “SOLINGEN MEFECIT” made in Solingen, on the other side, the inscription “PETER MUNSTEN”, a double crucifix and orb at the inception of the inscriptions, the ricasso and fuller decorated ensuet with lines and punch marks,  silver wire grip with Turk’s heads, a ricasso with two ineligible maker’s mark. Length: approximately 45.5 inches. Discussion: The bastard sword developed circa 1250, about 75 to 100 years earlier than the two-hand sword (circa 1325). A bastard sword (called hand-and-a-half sword by Victorian collectors, or Anderthalbhander in German) is a combination of a one-hand and two-hand sword. A bastard sword can be wielded like a one-hand or two-hand sword. It cuts and thrusts with a broad or long double-edged blade. Additional power can be employed by using the pommel and the lower area of the hilt below the pommel as a grip for a two-hand strike to increase the impact and penetration. The term bastard sword was first recorded in France during a duel in the 17th century. In Marc de Vulson&#acute; 17th-century treatise&157;Vray Theatre d&#acute;Ã
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : Price on request
DECORATED RARE TYPE XVIa BASTARD SWORD CIRCA 1300 IN MUSEUM CONDITION. Description: Constructed with a reverse conical pommel, original wooden grips, Oakeshott guard Style 3 type XVIa blade with a wide tapering fuller about 20% of the length of the blade, a beautiful inlay in a copper alloy of a Templar cross within a circle atop a rectangular pavise shaped inlay with decoration in the center. Dimensions: total length: 46.5, blade 37 inches, guard 9 inches. Condition: Very good, possibly a tomb find. Conserved to museum standards. Discussion: The bastard sword developed circa 1250, about 75 to 100 years earlier than the two-hand sword (circa 1325). A bastard sword (called hand-and-a-half sword by Victorian collectors, or Anderthalbhander in German) combines a one-hand and two-hand sword. A bastard sword can be wielded like a one-hand or two-hand sword. It cuts and thrusts with a broad or long double-edged blade. Additional power can be employed by using the pommel and the lower area of the hilt below the pommel as a grip for a two-hand strike to increase the impact and penetration. The term bastard sword was first recorded in France during a duel in the 17th century. In Marc de Vulson&#acute; 17th-century treatise &156;Vray Theatre d&#acute;Honneur&157; he describes the weapons used in a duel fought before King Henry II of France in 1549 as follows: Deux epees batardes pouvant server a une main ou a deux (Two bastard swords that can be used with one hand or two) I prefer the term &156;bastard sword&157; because this is the original term and not one concocted by the prudish Victorians. Interestingly, the ballock (a vulgar word for testicles) dagger was renamed the kidney dagger around the same time by the same people. Bastard swords first appeared circa 1250 and lasted until circa 1650. They were widely used in Germany and Switzerland and were most prevalent with the cavalry. Hilts varied throughout their evolution. Until circa 1550, most hilts on German bastard swords were cruciform in shape, with some having S-shaped guards. After circa 1550, some hilts became more elaborate. Because they were knightly weapons, they were frequently used on horseback. Sword length during this period varied from approximately 35 to 40 inches. After circa 1250, the length increased to approximately 45 to 55 inches. So why did it take until the early 1300s for the bastard sword to flourish? There are two primary reasons: 1) For the same reason, full-metal defensive armor and two-hand swords did not develop until the same period. As furnaces got bigger in Medieval Europe, steel billets (solid steel lengths) increased in size. With bigger steel billets, swords could now be made with fewer (but larger) steel billets, eventually reaching their peak of one billet per sword. Larger furnaces generally meant higher temperatures, better steel, faster production, and probably less expensive to manufacture on a large scale. 2) As armor evolved, its counterpart, the sword, did the same, with larger specialized swords of superior quality and design; this was the weapons race of its day. Provenance: An old American collection, possibly brought back after WWII. Conclusion: Bastard swords are highly sought out by collectors. This example under discussion is an early typology in exceptional condition and decoration. To find a sword like this is a rare opportunity. ACT NOW: This highly sought-after sword is underpriced for a quick sale. This is as good as they get. An opportunity like this does not repeat itself !!!*
  • Nation : Italian
  • Local Price : Price on request
RARE VENETIAN SHELL AND KNUCKLE GUARD BROAD SWORD CIRCA 1620: . 1548) RARE VENETIAN SHELL AND KNUCKLE GUARD BROAD SWORD CIRCA 1620:  Discussion: A rare and elegant example of a unique typology of Venetian broadsword that is highly collectible. Priced to sell quickly at under $3K!!!* Constructed: with a long, slightly curving single-edged blade with a long, double-edged point, the fuller at the top running concurrently with the false edge about two-thirds the length of the blade, steel hilt with downward turned octagonal quillons, a knuckle guard en-suite to the quillons, a shell guard with incised decoration,  beautiful, circular pommel. Original wood grip with Turks Heads, style Z steel pommel (found on some Schiavonas). Length: 37 inches. Conclusion: A rare and elegant example of a unique typology of Venetian broadsword that is highly collectible. Very well-balanced and in very good condition. It’s a great addition to any collection, especially since it is priced to sell quickly at under $3K!!!*
  • Nation : German
  • Local Price : Price on request
RARE TWO-HAND DECORATED GERMAN FIGHTING SWORD  CIRCA 1500:. Description:  Its construction consists of a two-sided blade of flattened hexagonal shape, a Passau wolf, and a cross and orb inlaid on the blade. three deep central fullers originate at the quillon block and extend about a third of the length of the blade. Quillon block in chevron shape with three hash lines, an Oakeshott conical pommel Style T with zig-zag linear decoration, a large original wooden grip of two-stage &156;hock bottle&157; form, an octagonal shaped guard with tips swelling in conical form and decorated en suite with the pommel. Total length: 54.5 inches. Conclusion: This war sword is in good condition; however, the blade was stored in its sheath for several generations, and the blade has suffered slightly. However, it’s almost not noticeable because of the brute power that this sword displays from its size and superb construction. Collectors love two-hand swords like this one; they are big, elegant, easy to display, and make a powerful statement. This sword is as beautiful as any processional sword however was conceived as a weapon of war. It’s a great addition to any collection or museum. The owner priced it to sell quickly. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of medieval/Renaissance military history. ACT NOW!!!*
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : Price on request
MATCHED PAIR OF ALL-STEEL FLINTLOCK MUFF PISTOLS WITH 3 MARKS CIRCA 1750: A great value at under $2k for both. . 1538) MATCHED PAIR OF ALL-STEEL FLINTLOCK MUFF PISTOLS WITH 3 MARKS CIRCA 1750: A great value at under $2k for both.  Discussion: This matched pair of all-steel flintlock muff pistols are very similar in construction to the Scottish all-metal pistols, except much smaller. This rare pair has three maker marks/proofs on the bottom of the octagonal front frame. Maker’s name is no longer visible except for a few remanents. There is an engraving on the frame and handles. The broad trigger guard (one loose) is decorated to match the bag-shaped steel butt, which is decorated en-suite with scrolling foliage.  Both have cannon-type barrels. Possibly Belgium was made circa 1750. They are made completely of metal and resemble an English boot pistol single-shot flintlock. Complemented with a nice patina. The barrel length is approximately 1.25″. Bore .38. Conclusion: A fine pair that, with about 2 hours of conservation, would look even better. For a modest cost under $2K, you have: A) A great conversation piece. B) An addition of two firearms to your arms and armor collection. C) Very inexpensive. D) The ultimate paperweights for your desk. E) You can probably fire them at the range (always consult a gunsmith). To put it more plainly you get a lot of “bang” for your buck (pun absolutely intended)!!!*
  • Nation : German
  • Local Price : Price on request
SUPERBLY CONSTRUCTED ELEGANT GILDED GERMAN RAPIER CIRCA 1540. Description: As previously stated under the Norman typology, the sword under discussion has a Hilt 50 with an inner guard 9, a spherical octagonal pommel type 15,  straight swelling quadrilateral quillions tips, a short rectangular ricasso where the fuller originates and extends almost to the tip on both sides, the blade of a stiff diamond-section tapering to a point. Hilt-gilded, original wood grip core. Condition #2.  Length: approximately 43.4 inches. Comparables: –Wallace Collection Cat. No. A576. –The Odescalchi Collection, Rome Inv. # 426. –Musee de l Armee paris Inv # p.O. 1904 Provenance: From a private European collection. Conclusion: An elegant rapier which sadly has some pitting. The good news is that the slight pitting makes it very affordable. If this sword were in mint condition, it would sell for five times its asking price! Even worse would be captive in a museum long ago and now not available in the collectors market at an affordable price.  In summary: A very reasonably priced sword that has a lot of value for the money. If you ever wanted an early world-class rapier but don&#acute;t have a massive bank account, I urge you to ACT NOW and strike while the iron is hot.  Even if you do not collect rapiers, it&#acute;s always good to have one in a collection because they were such an important part of Renaissance Europe. Priced to sell very quickly at under $4,000!!!*
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : Price on request
EXCEPTIONALY RARE NORMAN TYPE 41 SWORD WITH ORIGINAL GRIP CIRCA 1560: . Description: Constructed with a tapering blade with a medial ridge, wheel-shaped pommel with square finial, what appears to be an original or working life leather grip, expanding at the ends rectangular guard with curvatures at the tip and facing in opposite directions, quillon block in a chevron shape with two gutters on each side,  knuckle guard extending to the pommel, two finger guards and a ring guard. Condition very good, perhaps slightly over cleaned. Dimensions: total length 41 inches, blade 35 inches. Comparables: -Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession # 14.25.1169 (pl 7). -The State Hermitage Museum St. Petersburg, Z.O. # 1950. – An exceptionally ornate example signed by Damianus de nerve is preserved in The Waffensammlung in Vienna Inv. #A586. Conclusion: For the collector who wants the rare of the rare, here it is. This sword has a very elegant design. It’s the only one of this typology I have had in 35 years. ACT NOW, or you could be very disappointed. I have no idea if I will ever have another. I believe you will be very¦.very¦. pleased. All my items come with the following: “Free shipping. “10-day review period. “Certificate of Authenticity. “ Free autographed copy of my book if you do not have one.
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : £
1853 Pattern Cavalry Sword by Kirschbaum. Show More
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : £
Bone Gripped Georgian Officer’s Sabre. Show More
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : £
Wilkinson Cavalry Sword to DSO Winner of the 7th Hussars. "I wish especially to convey my appreciation of the manner in which Major H. M. Ridley, Captains G. A. L. Carew and R. M. Poore and the officers and men of the 7th Hussars, carried out my wishes in every particular, and greatly assisted in the suppression of the rebellion. After Major Ridley was wounded, Captains Carew and Poore commanded separate columns, and in the attack on Mashingombi these officers timed their marches, and brought their forces into the field in such a manner as to render my plan of attack by three columns simultaneously entirely successful." (Despatch of Richard E. R. Martin, Deputy Commissioner, Bulawayo, November 15th, 1897). Mashingombi‘s kraal was attacked and captured on 26 July, 1897, by the police under Colonel de Moleyns, and the 7th Hussars under Captains Carew and Poore. Major Carew served in the Boer War with the Rhodesian Field Force in 1900, as a Special Service Officer, and with the 7th Hussars in 1901-02 (Queen’s Medal with 6 clasps). He retired in 1902.
  • Nation : Italian
  • Local Price : $3,800.00
The Dying Gaul Or Dying Gladiator - Mayer Antiques & Collectibles. The Dying Gaul sculpture is an ancient Roman marble statue now in the Capitoline Museum in Rome and it is a copy of a now lost sculpture from the Hellenistic period (323-31 BC) thought to have been made in bronze and may have been commissioned at some time between 230 and 220 BC by Attalus I of Pergamon to celebrate his victory over the Galatians, the Celtic or Gaulish people of parts of Anatolia (modern Turkey).  The original sculptor is believed to have been Epigonus, a court sculptor of the Attalid dynasty of Pergamon.  The sculpture of the Dying Gaul is also called The Dying Gladiator, The Dying Galatian, Galata Morente in Italian. The sculpture is beautiful in details showing the bleeding wound of the gladiator in his right side ribs from a sword, the veins in his arms, his hair and his overall musculature. The base features an inscription: “Galata Morente/After Pietro Angeletti/1758-1786” Dimensions: Height: 31 cm / 12.20 inches Width: 60 cm / 23.62 inches Weight: 11.9 Kg / 26.23 lbs.
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : $800.00
Iron Plaque of Commemorating the Deutsche Legionendenkmal 1803-1816. Iron Plaque of Commemorating the Deutsche Legionendenkmal 1803-1816 King’s German Legion which fought in the Napoleonic wars. The plaque has the following writing: Iron plaque “Legionendenkmal” 1803-1816 Cast iron memorial war plaque for the Deutsche Legion (King’s German Legion) Which was formed in 1803 to fight in the Napoleonic Wars. A relief sculpture of a horse rearing above a defeated enemy – the fallen man Has lifted his shield to protect himself from the horse’s hooves. The two are situated on a base that displays the Legion motto: Nec Aspera Terrent (Hardships do not deter us) above 1803-1816. The plaque is signed by H. Wedemeyer (1927, H. Wedemeyer, by Lauchhammer) Eagles on both sides say: Waterloo, Royal Scots Greys.  These were a cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1707 until 1971.  The regiment had a famous cavalry charge which broke French lines and captured the French Eagle emblem flag. Dimensions Length: 30 cm /11.8 inches Width: 24 cm / 9.4 inches Weight: 1.4 Kg / 3 lbs.
  • Nation : -
  • Local Price : $2,600.00
Saint George and the Dragon Sculpture. A sculpture of Saint George slaying the dragon with his lance.  The statue is made of silver gilded spelter with a 925 sterling silver plaque stamped W.J.G. Dimensions Height: 40.5 cm / 15.94 inches Width: 12 cm / 4.72 inches Base diameter: 9.7 cm / 3.81 inches Weight: 2.5 Kg / 5.5 Lbs.
  • Nation : French
  • Local Price : $1,200.00
Bronze sculpture - Gaulois By Adolphe Jean Lavergne. Gaulois by Adolphe Jean Lavergne bronze sculpture of ancient Celtic warrior.  This bronze sculpture of a Gaul warrior, features the Celtic fighter with his helmet, holding his sword in one hand and a leaf in another, axe hanging from his belt and a fur garment covering his groin.  A beautiful depiction of this ancient French Celtic warrior by French sculptor Adolphe Jean Lavergne (1852-1901).  This warrior might be a depiction of Vercingetorix (80 “ 46 BC) the Gallic king and chieftain of the Arverni tribe who united the Gauls in a failed revolt against Roman forces during the last phase of Julius Caesar’s Gallic Wars.  After surrendering to Caesar and spending almost six years in prison, he was executed in Rome. Dimensions Height: 49 cm Width: 15 cm Length: 15 cm Weight: 6 Kg
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : Price on request
RARE GRATZ ARMORY DECORATED WAR FALCHION SWORD CIRCA 1600:. Description:  Constructed with a long decorated and wide single-edged blade with an upward-turned point, a single long fuller on both sides along the false edge for about a third of the length of the blade, a smaller fuller beneath the longer fillers, punctured with eyelid decorated at the base of the lower fuller,  downward turned quadrilateral quillons contracting towards the tip, with a triangular side guard, original leather grips, with a birds beak pommel to help eliminate slippage. The entire sword has only moderate pitting and is in surprisingly good condition. Dimensions: total length: 37.5  inches, blade: 31.3 inches, guard: 8.25 inches. Conclusion: This rare, highly prized, provenanced sword is reasonably priced at under $3K. It has a world-class provenance that all collectors dream of. It is in superb original condition, as original as the day it was made. All collectors should have at least one falchion in their collection. ACT-NOW, this one should sell at this price quickly!!!* —
  • Nation : German
  • Local Price : Price on request
GERMAN BROADSWORD WITH SCALLOPED SHELL GUARD CIRCA 1600:. Description: Long, wide, curving single-edged blade with a long, double-edged point,  fuller at the top running concurrently with the false edge about two-thirds the length of the blade, steel hilt vertically recurved quillons with circular-shaped tips, shell-shaped knuckle guard, shell-shaped inner ring guard, thumb loop; beautiful, circular pommel. Old replaced grip with Turks Heads. Length: 35 inches. Comparable: a near identical example is found in the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. Conclusion: A very elegant broadsword that would make a great addition to any collection. Very well priced for a quick sale!!!*
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : Price on request
WALLON SWORD CIRCA 1640 WITH ENGRAVED INVENTORY CONTROL NUMBER: . Description: A single wide fullered short blade, with the inscription = z  I.N.N. R. MRA with a floral decoration originating from a circle as pictured below, blade tapering to a sharp point, spherical shaped pommel with an etched armory inventory control number No. I I 7. An inventory control number is a number assigned by the arsenal/armory to keep track of their items. An inventory control number answers questions like: How many do we have? Where is it located in the arsenal, etc.? (See Fig 4A on page 33 in my book). Grip has the original wood and wire, with two ferrules, Two side ring guards with pierced plates ( one replaced during working life), and a  thumb ring.  The condition is good. Length: 36 inches. Conclusion: A great addition to any collection wanting to add an iconic sword for under $2,000.
  • Nation : Spanish
  • Local Price : Price on request
A FINE MASSIVE GERMAN MILITARY RAPIER, CIRCA 1600. Description: An example of this typology of a sword can be found in the painting of Christian the IV of Denmark in 1603 before receiving the Order of the Garter. Another is a painting by Juan Pantoja de la Cruz of Diego Villamayor dated 1605. Under the Norman classification, this is a hilt 58.  Constructed with a strong diamond-section tapering blade to a very sharp point, a short fuller originating at its rectangular ricasso, a chevron shape at the quillon block,  an expanding tubular tip at the quillons and end of the knuckle guard where it meets the type 14 spherical pommel. Original twisting wood grip with original leather covering ( slightly worn).  Length:48.50 inches. Condition: very good. Discussion: Military rapiers were longer and usually of stronger blade manufacture than your average civilian rapier. Military rapiers were also exempt from length restrictions. Because fencing is more of a thrusting art, it became commonplace throughout Europe to have as long a blade as possible to obtain an advantage. This extravagance in length reached the point that municipalities passed statutes regarding the allowable lengths of blades. Those in violation had the misfortune of having their rapier blade cropped at the tip at the city gate to comply. One example of these statues is from an English Royal Proclamation on March 17, 1557. The earliest illustration of this sword type is in a 1588 portrait of John Shirley, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (#51.194.2). It is also illustrated in a portrait of Luccio Foppa circa 1585 by Giovani Antonio Figino.  In a day and age lacking appropriate policing, the private citizen was forced to protect himself from society&#acute; criminal dregs. The weapon of choice was the rapier from the middle of the 16th to the end of the 17th century. The rapier is a simple but highly effective sword against the non-armored. The rapier was primarily a thrusting weapon that could inflict serious injury to an adversary&#acute; vital organs with minimal effort. It was also an exceptional slashing and cutting weapon; however, the slash was not as lethal as the thrust. The slash was used more as a feint to set up a finishing thrust. The slash was also a dire warning to a would-be assailant of the horrors to quickly follow if he chose not to acquiesce. The rapier is almost undeniably of Spanish origin and is probably Spain&#acute;s most significant contribution to the Renaissance arms race. A highly expensive, ornate rapier was the equivalent of a person in our day and age making a fashion or opulence statement by wearing very expensive jewelry, such as a Rolex or Audemars Piguet watch. The French adopted the phrase &#acute;espee rapiere&#acute; by 1475, which later was shortened to simply &#acute;rapiere. The English in 1505 spelled it &#acute;rappyer. The Giles Duwes English/ French dictionary of 1532/3 adopted the rapiers definition as &#acute;Spannyshe sworde. By 1550, the term rapier had been adopted to describe a slender, sharply pointed sword designed for thrusting, cutting, and slashing attacks. The rapier now consisted of a hilt protected by a handguard. Comparables: include from such notable institutions as: “ A Odescalchi Collection  inv # 223. “ Wallace Collection cat # A589. “ Zurich Landsmuseum  Inv. No. AG2476 Provenance: From a private world-class rapier collector who seldom, if ever, sells his best. Conclusion: Military-class rapiers like this one seldom make it to the collectors’ market. This is a fighting sword, not a rapier worn by some fat, wealthy person who had bodyguards and never personally engaged in mortal combat in his life. This is a rare opportunity. ACT-NOW! I promise you won&#acute;t be disappointed with the rapier or the price under $3,5K.!!!* All my items come with the following: “Free shipping. “10-day review period. “Certificate of Authenticity. “ Free autographed copy of my book if you do not have one. “ In the event of an international shipment, we will help assign the lowest correct Customs tariff so you pay the least as low as 5% or even nothing. I believe you will be very pleased. ACT-NOW!!!*
  • Nation : Swiss
  • Local Price : Price on request
EX-MUSEUM RARE AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT SWISS SABRE BY . Description: Constructed with an iron hilt, carved in the form of a lion head pommel with open jaws, protruding tongue, and finely sculptured teeth, ears, and pelt. Flat knuckle guard, leading into the quillon, guard plate, connected to the knuckle guard, quillon ending in the carved lion head. The outer sides of the guards, the connections, and the quillon are decorated with ornamental leaves and punched decorations. Grip with fine brass wire wrapping. Single-edged blade with curvature, double-edged tip with fuller, Sword smith mark: &156;Hand with Malchus&157; (Christoph I.Stäntler). Blade L 87.7 cm. L 102.            Provenance: -Collection Baron de Cosson. -Mr. and Mrs. John Long Severance, Catalog of the Collection of Arms and Armor, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland 1924, No. 27, Ill. – 26. Auction House Peter Ineichen, 23 May 1977, No. 457, Plate 13. -Andrew Garcia Publications: – Collectors Course On Medieval Arms and Armor, A Garcia, 2022, page 270. -Cf. E.A.Gessler, Die Entwicklung des Schweizersäbels im 16. bis ins 17. Jahrhundert, ZHWK Vol.6, Issues 8/9. -Jürg A.Meier, die &156;Schweizersäbel&157; of the Vogel Collection, WKK 2014, Issue 1, p. 103, Fig. 6. -Stefan Mädel, Beseelte Klingen, 2013, pp. 98/99, No. 16, (hilt from the same sword smith). Conclusion::Priced to sell. For the collector who only wants the best. Gems like this seldom make it on the collectors market in this day and age. ACT-NOW owner says sell it today!!!* Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*
  • Nation : Italian
  • Local Price : £
Swedish M1854 Cavalry Sword. Show More
  • Nation : British
  • Local Price : £
Good 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer’s Sabre by Woolley & Deakin. Show More
  • Nation : British
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Rare Officer’s Spadroon for the St. James’ (Westminster) Loyal Volunteers. Show More
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