A few examples of appraisal values for
SWORD MAKERS MARKS

• ANTIQUE JAPANESE SWORD, MARKED
  ANTIQUE JAPANESE SWORD, MARKED
• 20th century blue crossed swords
  20th century blue crossed swords mark and incised 'A. Struck' further incised with crossed swords mark and 'Weiss' white-glazed on a stepped wooden plinth overall 15.5'' H x 7'' W x 9'' D
• SWORD. France 2nd quarter-19th
  SWORD. France 2nd quarter-19th century. Cavalry saber with script maker's mark and date ''Klingenthal...1828'' along the edge of the blade. The ''D'' shaped guard has markings that match those on the scabbard (several previous marks on scabbard are defaced) ''1. R. A.F. 3.52''. Leather grip. Wear. 37 1/2''l. overall.
• SWORD. Attributed to France
  SWORD. Attributed to France ca.1830s. Etched and engraved blade with some blueing and gilt marked ''PJ''. Brass guard composition grips and helmet pommel. Some loss to grips. 35''l.
• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Cavalry sword with blade stamped for Mansfield & Lamb Forestdale Long Island. Brass guard has three stamped marks and scratch carved Roman numerals ''XXVII''. As found with reworked guard. Iron scabbard. 43''l. overall.
• HAND CRAFTED SHORT SWORD Possibly
  HAND CRAFTED SHORT SWORD Possibly Middle Eastern
• HAND CRAFTED SHORT SWORD Possibly
  HAND CRAFTED SHORT SWORD Possibly Middle Eastern
• ORNAMENTAL SWORD DESIGNS, (3)
  ORNAMENTAL SWORD DESIGNS, (3) PAINTINGS 19th c. or earlier, hilt and scabbard with monogram and armorial designs, graphite, gouache and ink wash on paper, unknown silversmith, no signature or date observed, 11.5"h x 8.75"w (sight), 18.75"h x 15.5"w (frames)
• A SWORD the silver slightly
  A SWORD the silver slightly curved blade in a lacquer saya fitted with later parcel-gilt fuchi kashira of Indian manufacture with a later tsuba hilt is possibly ray skin and menuki appear to be of bird form - w:44.50 in.
• SWORD. Marked for Henderson
  SWORD. Marked for Henderson Ames Kalamazoo Michigan 19th century. Etched blade shagreen grip brass hilt and brass-mounted steel scabbard. 37''l. Even corrosion to the scabbard light corrosion on the blade scabbard tip is loose and the brass collar is missing.
• SWORD. European blade mid 19th
  SWORD. European blade mid 19th century. Non-regulation staff and field officer's sword. Faint etching on blade script maker's mark on edge. Brass ''US'' guard wire wrapped leather grip. Wear. 36 1/2''l. Scabbard fragments.
• M1860 FIELD AND STAFF OFFICER'S
  M1860 FIELD AND STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD No maker or distributor marks visible, 1860s or later, the 31.75 in. straight blade etched with patriotic motifs, floral designs, and the name of owner, "James W. Post"; gilt brass guard and pommel, grip with ray skin wrap bound by brass wire; iron scabbard with iron mounts.
• MEDIEVAL-STYLE
  MEDIEVAL-STYLE SWORDMedieval-Style Sword, 20th century; maker unknown; made in the style of the 13th/14th century Dimensions: Overall: 40 1/4 in. ( x 102.2 cm.) long Condition:
• SWORD. American 1st
  SWORD. American 1st quarter-19th century. Brass handle with wire wrapping and urn pommel. Matching stamped marks on guard and leather scabbard ''67 E.I. 4''. Scabbard damaged. 32 1/2''l. overall.
• CIVIL WAR ERA SWORD. Model 1860
  CIVIL WAR ERA SWORD. Model 1860 cavalry saber marked on the blade for ''Mansfield & Lamb Forestdale R.I.'' The other side has a ''US'' mark with inspector's initials and 1862 date. Brass guard leather grip with possible replaced wire wrapping. Blade has dings. Metal scabbard is dented. 42.5''l. overall.
• SWORD. World War II Japanese-style
  SWORD. World War II Japanese-style katana. Faux rayskin grips tang is marked. Metal scabbard. 39.25''l. overall. The blade measures 24 3/4''l. Tip has two small chips one directly at the very point of the tip.
• Mahogany herringbone inlaid cased
  Mahogany herringbone inlaid cased commemorative sword "The Queen's Silver Jubilee 1952-1977" Number 025 of 100 sword made by Wilkinson England the hilt wrapped in solid gold and silver bands and studded with twenty-five diamonds and with beautiful and intricate enamel detailing. Sword 36.75"l. case 42.25"x9.5"
• Sword with metal scabbard and cloth
  Sword with metal scabbard and cloth holder, blade marked with U.S. engravings; sword in good condition, some wear, some rusting at handle, cloth holder with some losses and damages, sold as-is; sword measures L 35 1/4" x W 3" x H 4 1/2" (approx.)
• TWO SWORDS. Japan 1st half-20th
  TWO SWORDS. Japan 1st half-20th century. Cavalry saber with checkered wood grip (missing leather ring). Blade stamped ''19801''. Steel scabbard 40''l. And a short sword possibly naval with shagreen grip. Scabbard has repair. 27 1/2''l. S/N match. Large sword - Scabbard in good shape and tight. Press stud works. Blade an inch or two shorter than originally made. Small sword - Scabbard very rough with dings bends and holes. It is 2'' short. Wire is coming off handle. Stud broken.
• TWO SWORDS. Japan 2nd
  TWO SWORDS. Japan 2nd quarter-20th century. World War II with similar brass guards and composition grips. One has a family crest with hawk feathers on the backstrap. With scabbards 35 1/2'' 37''l.
• TWO VARIANTS OF THE MODEL 1851
  TWO VARIANTS OF THE MODEL 1851 SWORD BELT The first belt with a 306 bench mark on the plate only (56 x 83mm without keeper), applied nickel-silver wreath terminating at the wings, belt includes sword hanger (old repair to split on belt, leather supple); the second belt with 49---51 on the keeper only, the plate of solid cast brass (53 x 86mm without keeper), the belt of stitched leather with sword hanger (numerous splits and losses, the belt in fair condition).
• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Heavy cavalry saber with blade marked ''Tiffany & Co. New York'' and ''PDL''. Iron guard and wood handle. Iron scabbard. 43''l. overall.
• Sword cane with sterling trim;
  Sword cane with sterling trim; wooden shaft with burled handle, sterling embossed ferrule above blade, triangular hand forged knife blade. 37"H. Good condition, missing tip and band on handle.
• HUNTING SWORD. Germany probably
  HUNTING SWORD. Germany probably 18th century. Engraved blade with military designs and ''14.14.'' Antler handle and brass guard. 30''l.
• JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD,
  JAPANESE SAMURAI SWORD, VINTAGEUnknown maker signed on tang. Measures 34" overall. Includes tsuba, fuchi, kashira and both menuki under leather wrap handle. Presumed to be 20th century. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• EIGHT SWORD FITTINGS. Japan
  EIGHT SWORD FITTINGS. Japan probably 19th century. Six iron tsuba four with gilt accents and two collars.
• SWORD. Model 1860 heavy cavalry
  SWORD. Model 1860 heavy cavalry saber with blade marked ''Henry Boker Solingen'' (Germany) New York City outfitter. Brass guard replaced leather grip. Steel scabbard with hanger. 42 1/2''l. overall.
• SWORD. American or European
  SWORD. American or European 19th century. Naval cutlass with brass guard and iron grip. With worn leather scabbard. 29 1/2''l. overall.
• A ceremonial dress sword with
  A ceremonial dress sword with pierced brass hilt and shagreen handle, the brass sheath for the same, 99cm long and two decorative swords by Wilkinson Swords Ltd.
• A Knights Templar Ceremonial Sword,
  A Knights Templar Ceremonial Sword, ca. turn of 20th Century Having a knight's head pommel, monogrammed bone/ivory hilt; the blade and sheath engraved with name of owner and Knights Templar symbols. Blade engraved with maker's name "The M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus Ohio" which was used in 1882-1925, and stamped "Germany". The original sheath and guard decorated with applied metal Knights Templar symbols and scrolls; with three metal suspension rings. Measures approx. 37-1/4"L.
• Four military swords: British
  Four military swords: British saber, possibly Pattern 1822, ray skin grip, hinged brass guard, conjoined "VR" (Victoria Regina), blade with gilt proof mark, etched arab
• Chinese Mixed-Metal Jian Sword &
  Chinese Mixed-Metal Jian Sword & ScabbardDepicting figures and beauties the blade inlaid with brass brass dots and signed with four-character mark inlaid with brass sword measures 39'' L overall 40'' circa 20th century excellent condition with normal nicks and abrasions commensurate with age. Property of a Palm Beach gentleman.Property of a Palm Beach gentleman.
• TWO MEISSEN FIGURINES 19th century.
  TWO MEISSEN FIGURINES 19th century. Crossed swords mark.
• SWORD. American or English 2nd
  SWORD. American or English 2nd half-18th century. Officer's short sword with unmarked blade ivory or bone ribbed grip and a brass stirrup shaped guard. Wear age split in grip. 31''l.
• Bowie style knife, Damascus
  Bowie style knife, Damascus blade, curved guard and edge of tang, grips probably petrified bone, medallion "Knife Makers Guild 25 Years", modern, 13-3/4 in., with deer skin sheath and belt loop. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• CONFEDERATE MADE SHORT SWORD "STAR"
  CONFEDERATE MADE SHORT SWORD "STAR" & 'CS' Confederate made short sword with a cast brass hilt containing an inset star on the pommel and the letters ?CS? cast on each side of the cross guard, the grip having the typical casting rib above a straight double-edged blade containing a single unstopped fuller. Approximate measurements: blade l. 18. 625", overall l. 24. 25".