A few examples of appraisal values for
CHINESE SWORDS

• Three Chinese bronze swords and one
  Three Chinese bronze swords and one scabbard
• Chinese. short swords, set of
  Chinese. short swords, set of three. painted metal, carved stone. result: $875. estimate: $800–1,200. Each example measures approximately 17 inches long.
• SINO-MONGOLIAN CEREMONIAL DOUBLE
  SINO-MONGOLIAN CEREMONIAL DOUBLE SWORDS Sino-Mongolian ceremonial double swords, each the curving steel blade is fitted with a silvered-metal mounted handle decorated with red coral and turquoise beads, contained in shagreen sheath mounted in finely repouss?d and chased silvered-metal displaying various chilong dragons, additionally mounted with six celadon jade plaques each depicting additional chilong dragons, and two suspension rings pendant from a larger chilong dragon, overall length 42"; .
• Two Chinese Swords MODERN the first
  Two Chinese Swords MODERN the first with a wood scabbard, the second a Tai Chi blade with a pink lacquered scabbard. Length of longer blade 25 1/2 in., 65 cm. Property from the Collection of Kevin Evensen, Chicago, Illinois
• 19th C. Chinese sword mounted in
  19th C. Chinese sword mounted in zitan wood scabbard with elaborate carvings of dragons and archaistic designs; the mountings in high grade silver and all engraved in rescousse with dragons and local motifs, also mounted with colored glass and turquoise beads, the blade with a single blood groove, in fine condition, circa 1850-1900; With Scabbard L 32 1/2" (Approx.)
• Chinese carved jade swords late
  Chinese carved jade swords late Qing Dynasty decorated handles in mottled green and brown stone. L13 3/4'' and 11 1/4'' (2pcs) Provenance: South Carolina private collection.
• A Chinese bamboo sword stick with
  A Chinese bamboo sword stick with brass mounts and incised decoration approx. 71cm.
• Double Jian (Sword) Chinese, 19th
  Double Jian (Sword) Chinese, 19th century, two double-edged blades with brass-inlaid dots, flat-backed hilts with horn grips, brass pommels and cross-guards with engraved and molded dragons, lion masks, housed in a ray skin-covered scabbard with brass openwork locket and chape, brass bands with engraved dragons, 17 in. blade, 22-1/2 in. including hilt, 26-1/4 in. in scabbard,
• Chinese sword with white metal
  Chinese sword with white metal scabbard and handle; the scabbard with fourteen cabochons, the hilt with three; rusted blade, tarnishing to scabbard and handle, minor wear, some dents, surface scratches; L 20 3/4" (approx.)
• CHINESE BRONZE SWORDChinese
  CHINESE BRONZE SWORDChinese Bronze Sword , probably Warring States Period (476-221 BCE), tapering blade with medial ridge, hollow cylindrical hilt, knob shaped pommel, l. 13 5/8 in . Provenance: Anthony J. Allen, Auckland, New Zealand, c. 2003
• CHINESE DOUBLE EDGED SWORD W/
  CHINESE DOUBLE EDGED SWORD W/ SCABBARD. 19TH C. Chinese double edged sword, 19th century, blade built in the style of a tai-chi blade, together with a shagreen covered scabbard, having pierced gilt brass mounts one topped by a chilong dragon, the other decorated with writhing dragons and tendrils. Approximate measurements: Blade l. 25. 5", overall l. 34. 75", in scabbard l. 37. 5"
• Chinese-Mongolian jade mounted
  Chinese-Mongolian jade mounted sword with a silvered metal scabbard jade handle and lapis coral and turquoise mounting raised on a wood stand. Sword: 32''L Circa - 20th C.
• THREE CHINESE DRAGON SWORD
  THREE CHINESE DRAGON SWORD CANESModern. Each with a handle cast in metal and formed as a dragon, each lifting from a metal shaft to reveal a stainless-steel sword. Length 34 in. (Cond: good)
• A Chinese bone bladed paper knife
  A Chinese bone bladed paper knife the handle and scabbard in bamboo precisely carved in bas relief with horn mounts. Approx. 30 cm overall.
• 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.
• Chinese pair of 'double swords' and
  Chinese pair of 'double swords' and huanghuali scabbard 18th century Mounted with horn hilt and brass furrule to both double edged blades, the huanghuali and brass mounted scabbard of slightly rounded form. L: 24 in. Some surface scratching, loose gilt metal mounts, corrosive rust to blades.
• A Chinese campaign set of knife and
  A Chinese campaign set of knife and a pair of ivory chopsticks in shagreen scabbard case 30cm long.
• THREE SINO-TIBETAN CEREMONIAL
  THREE SINO-TIBETAN CEREMONIAL BROADSWORDS AND A CHINESE BLADED WEAPON, EARLY 20TH CENTURYTHREE SINO-TIBETAN CEREMONIAL BROADSWORDS AND A CHINESE BLADED WEAPON, EARLY 20TH CENTURY, including a Sino-Tibetan low grade silver, jade and hardstone-inset scabbard holding two long broadswords, l: 42 in.; a single Sino-Tibetan broadsword with jade hilt and similar scabbard inlaid with jade, coral, malachite and other stones and glass, l: 30 in.; and a Chinese bronze dragon-headed broadsword, l: 42 in. (3) Provenance: Estate of Col. Robert E. Bartos and Sharon Bartos
• CHINESE CEREMONIAL SWORD WITH
  CHINESE CEREMONIAL SWORD WITH JADE BLADE People Republic Era or later (mid-late 20th c.), China, light celadon green blade decorated with carved floral scrolls, mounted to hardstone hilt with foo lion guard, inset turquoise colored beads, supporting yellow silk tassel, in custom cloth box, 20"l x 4.25"w (sword), 3"h x 23"l x 7"w (box)
• Two Chinese archaistic metal swords
  Two Chinese archaistic metal swords with intricate detail; overall good condition, one handle with partial breaks; the larger sword L 22 1/2" x W 2 1/4" (approx.)
• Asian Sword Canes Lot of Two
  Asian Sword Canes Lot of Two First sword cane has a 22.75" blade with a Chinese Dragon handle and metal shaft; ca 1900. Dragon has five toes (Imperial Dragon). Shaft is missing faux bamboo wrap. Second is a British-style sword cane with a 24.5" blade lion head and bone inlay on handle some chip carving on shaft. Condition: Very good.
• CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL CEREMONIAL
  CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL CEREMONIAL SWORD Chinese ceremonial sword, the scabbard and handle decorated in cloisonne enamel with stylized lotus against a black ground, the scabbard featuring six inlaid white jade plaques, overall length 35.75", blade 26.5".
• CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL CEREMONIAL
  CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL CEREMONIAL SWORD Chinese ceremonial sword, the scabbard and handle decorated in cloisonne enamel with stylized lotus against a black ground, the scabbard featuring six inlaid white jade plaques, overall length 35.75", blade 26.5".
• CHINESE SWORD- Warring States
  CHINESE SWORD- Warring States Period ( 481-221 B.C.) the hilt showing a cast Taotie mask motif inlaid with bits of turquoise. L. 22 5/8'' (57.5 cm). Very good condition. From the Marvin Sadik Collection.
• Fine Chinese ceremonial cloisonne
  Fine Chinese ceremonial cloisonne sword with filigree metal work, blade signed. 37"l x 3.75"w Condition: Wear consistent with age, overall good condition.
• Chinese bronze ceremonial swords
  Chinese bronze ceremonial swords probably Qing dynasty consisting of: two burial swords bearing inscription from the reign of the Hungwu emperor L14 1/4'' burial sword with inscription L17 3/4'' (3pcs) Provenance: South Carolina private collection. Rough cast one with oxidized surface. All with various degrees of pitting.
• Chinese white jade 'jian' sword
  Chinese white jade 'jian' sword model qing dynasty Single length of jade, of long double-edge form, fluted handle of slight convex form terminating in lingzhi form scrolls, in a fitted silk box. L: 12 in. Minor white vein (1 in. long) to blade, minor wear to surface.
• IMPORTANT CHINESE IMPERIAL SWORD,
  IMPORTANT CHINESE IMPERIAL SWORD, QING DYNASTYThe sheath superbly inlaid with Lac Burgaute abalone shell & gold wire work. The gilt-silver mounts decorated with twelve five claw imperial dragons among clouds chasing flaming pearls. The handle in Mughal style finished in black lacquer inlaid with gold, ruby, and emerald cabochons. 93.5*5cm. Provenance£ºHarry Beasley£¨1880-1939£©Anthropologist and Chinese Art Museum Curator£¬Canmore Museum£¬UK. Cowperwaite family descent.
• A Chinese white jade sword
  A Chinese white jade sword fitting carved with a smiling taotie against a scroll ground 3ins (70mm) overall (Qing Dynasty - 18th Century)
• Chinese Imperial knife set with a
  Chinese Imperial knife set with a cloisonne scabbard jade handle and an ivory and gilt bronze mounting. 11.75''H Circa - Late 19th C.
• (2) REPLICA CHINESE SWORDS - Bronze
  (2) REPLICA CHINESE SWORDS - Bronze Archaic or Warring States Form Short Swords 24 3/4'' (62.9 cm) long with engraved blade 19 3/4'' (50.2 cm) with inlaid brass wire decoration patinated. From the Marvin Sadik Collection.
• CHINESE BRONZE SWORD, WARRING STATE
  CHINESE BRONZE SWORD, WARRING STATE PERIOD A Chinese bronze sword, dating from the Warring State period (475-221 B.C.) Long blade with tapering double median ridge, beveled edges, shaped cross guard, and round pommel. overall L. 24 1/4" (61.6 cm) Collection of a private Upper State New York collector Link to HD Natural Light photos:Click here for high resolution imagesCondition: good condition overall with some surface wear and patina for its age
• Chinese Dress Sword and Case
  Chinese Dress Sword and Case Qianlong Periodgilt etched blade green jade grip carved in the form of a horse head with gold mounts and inset with likely rubies and pearls to the jade; scabbard cast for sword blue velvet embroidered with silver thread studded throughout with probably semi-precious stones; presented in blue velvet case.Sword 33 in.; Blade 27.5 in.Scabbard with splits; some stones and pearls missing from grip; blade with rusting.
• Shadowboxed Group of Oriental
  Shadowboxed Group of Oriental Weapons, including a T'ang Dynasty short sword and six spear and dagger blades, all in bronze, 618-906 A.D., presented in a giltwood shadowbox lined in brown suede and glazed, h. 33-1/2", w. 18".
• Two Chinese martial arts items
  Two Chinese martial arts items ming dynasty and later Including iron chain link joined weapon, together with a bladeless weapon with a brass beaded hilt, wood and iron handle and dragon form furrule, leading to a tapering rectangular brass bladeless head. L: 25 in. Rust patination and dents to both consistent with age and use.
• Chinese carved jade daggers late
  Chinese carved jade daggers late Qing Dynasty various designs in mottled green and brown stone. L7'' 8 1/2'' and 11 1/4'' (3pcs) Provenance: South Carolina private collection.