A few examples of appraisal values for
EARLY 20TH CENTURY CEREMONIAL SWORD VALUE

• 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.
• British Cavalry Officer's Sword,
  British Cavalry Officer's Sword, early 20th century the blade with etched decoration including crowned GR cypher length 39 in — 99.1 cm
• Japanese votive sword with carved
  Japanese votive sword with carved and stained bone grip and scabbard late 19th or early 20th century; 24 1/4 in. L. Estimate $ 80-125 In poor condition with scabbard and handle both missing parts.
• Tibetan ceremonial silver sword
  Tibetan ceremonial silver sword late 19th/early 20th century hilt and scabbard ornately chased with lotus and floral motifs scabbard inset with turquoise-colored stones dragon-form mounts hold rings for strap blade with inscription. blade: L27 1/2'' overall: L39'' Provenance: South Carolina private collection.
• FIVE EUROPEAN SWORDS, LATE 19TH &
  FIVE EUROPEAN SWORDS, LATE 19TH & EARLY 20TH C. Five European swords, late 19th and early 20th century, comprising four Serbian model M1920 swords by various makers including two different Weyersberg marks and two with Slavic maker's marks and scabbards, together with an Austro-Hungarian M1869 calvary officer's sword with scabbard. Approximate measurements: M1869 blade l. 32" m1920 Weyersbergs/ Kirchbaum Serbian Blade l. 33" Serbian Blade WK marking. l. 33" m1920 one blade l. 33" Serbian Russian stamped l. 34. 5" other is l. Approx. 30. 5".
• Early 20th century West African
  Early 20th century West African tribal dagger with intricately shaped blade, wooden handle; overall good condition, commensurate rust and patina to blade; L 20" x W 6 1/2" x D 2" (approx.)Provenance: Dr. Peter T. Furst (1922-2015) collection thence by decent. Dr. Peter T. Furst was an anthropologist, author (150+ books) and teacher as well as the Foreign Fellow of the Linnean Society of London. Dr. Furst curated many exhibitions throughout the years.
• Early 20th century West African
  Early 20th century West African tribal dagger with intricately shaped blade, wooden handle; overall good condition, commensurate rust and patina to blade; L 20" x W 6 1/2" x D 2" (approx.)Provenance: Dr. Peter T. Furst (1922-2015) collection thence by decent. Dr. Peter T. Furst was an anthropologist, author (150+ books) and teacher as well as the Foreign Fellow of the Linnean Society of London. Dr. Furst curated many exhibitions throughout the years.
• A 19th century Danish officer's
  A 19th century Danish officer's sabre with 31 inch curved blade hatched grip and lion's head pommel 36.5ins Estimate ?200-300 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?220
• English officer's sword marked ''W.
  English officer's sword marked ''W. Jones & Co.'' late 19th century with brass basket hilt incorporating crown and ''VR;'' etched rapier style blade; 37 1/2 in. L. overall Estimate $ 100-200 General light wear. The blade with thin brown corrosion.
• A late 18th/early 19th Century
  A late 18th/early 19th Century German dress sword the 32.25ins engraved steel blade with gilt brass hilt and helmet pattern finial and wire bound grip 39.25ins overall blade engraved ''Gott Segne Die Stade Und Den Sanat''
• U.S. OFFICER'S CEREMONIAL DRESS
  U.S. OFFICER'S CEREMONIAL DRESS SWORD, 1885 MODEL A ceremonial dress sword made for U.S. Army officers by Shannon, Miller & Crane of New York. Features a 30" engraved blade featuring images of crossed flags, eagle crests and scrollwork. Evidence of repairs to the handguard and lizard skin grip wrap. Overall good condition.
• Victorian sword cane with etched
  Victorian sword cane with etched blade Estimate $ 200-300 No condition report supplied.
• KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CEREMONIAL SWORD
  KNIGHTS TEMPLAR CEREMONIAL SWORD 1870SAntique Templar sword by CG Braemar -- circa 1870s. Measures 36" overall. Fine condition, with minimal wear an no oxidation.
• Continental cavalry sabre and metal
  Continental cavalry sabre and metal scabbard unmarked (possibly Austro-Hungarian) early 20th century; the blade 35 3/4 in. L. Estimate $ 80-125 Appears to be a battlefield relic. The blade and scabbard have corresponding bends.
• A Victorian officer's sword of
  A Victorian officer's sword of the Honourable Artillery Company etched blade by T.F. Kirby regulation hilt (guard cracked) in its brass scabbard Estimate ?100-150 Blade lightly tarnished throughout but decoration is all clearly visible and tip slightly bent and knocked a split to the guard next to the right hand side of the regimental sign some light chips to the shagreen and general wear to the grip light tarnishing and scratches to the scabbard otherwise ok. Blade length 32 inches Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?220
• OFFICERS COMMEMORATIVE SWORD , 19TH
  OFFICERS COMMEMORATIVE SWORD , 19TH CENTURY. THE STEEL BLADE ENGRAVED WITH SCROLLS, THE HAND GUARD AND SHEAF WITH A SERPENT ENTWINED AROUND A CROSS, THE HANDLE WITH HELMET AND EBONIZED GRIP, SET IN A BRASS SHEAF. , LE...OFFICERS COMMEMORATIVE SWORD 19th Century. The steel blade engraved with scrolls, the hand guard and sheaf with a serpent entwined around a cross, the handle with helmet and ebonized grip, set in a brass sheaf. length 34 in.
• A 19th century French cavalry
  A 19th century French cavalry officers' sword 35ins carved blade and brass hilt 43ins Estimate ?100-150 Only markings to blade is the letter 'C' or 'O' above the initial JH blade lightly tarnished throughout with dry residue of oil and some surface scratches. Brass guard and hilt with general age wear slight knocks and scratches throughout the surface most of the wire work around the grip is lacking scabbard with rusting throughout most of the surface general scratches and wear. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?170
• MASONIC KNIGHTS OF TEMPLAR
  MASONIC KNIGHTS OF TEMPLAR CEREMONIAL SWORD 20th century, chrome and enamel with ivorine grip, the blade with engraved and gilt decoration, marked "The M.C. Lilley & Co., Columbus, Ohio," the blade inscribed to Robert Lertenberger.
• Ceremonial Samurai Sword, Japanese,
  Ceremonial Samurai Sword, Japanese, circa 20th Century Handle covered with shagreen and bound with knotted rope and two menuki. Long sword or kitana with scabbard. Gendai-to Showa, ca. 1912-1926. Approx. 39"L.
• 19th Century Sword by N.S. Meyer
  19th Century Sword by N.S. Meyer ''Spartan''model probably cadet or parade use 38-1/2'' with cloth holder
• German presentation saber, early
  German presentation saber, early 20th c. 40.5"l
• An early 19th century Naval
  An early 19th century Naval officer's sword with 29 inch blade engraved with crowned GR cypher with wire bound ivory group and lion's head pommel 34ins Estimate ?100-150 Blade with light tarnishing to the surface throughout light rubbing to the higher areas of the surface towards the tip and with some pitting to the surface mostly towards the 4 inches of the tip end of the blade gilt details to the lower section of the blade is ok. Some slight pitted sections to the back of the blade but nothing overly serious general wear to the gilt surface on the pommel guard and quillons etc. Ivory with many small hairline cracks and two chips to below the lions head pommel a fracture to the guard at the lower angled corner. Essentially fair. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?380
• A hand and a half sword double edge
  A hand and a half sword double edge blade wrythen crosspiece iron pommel leather bound grip 19th century the pommel only early 17th century Estimate ?150-250 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?220
• UNUSUAL SWORD AND
  UNUSUAL SWORD AND SCABBARDMid-19th CenturyPossibly fraternal. Ivory grip with wire wrapping. Etched blade. Chips and damage to grip. Rust and pitting to blade. Length of blade 32.''
• 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.
• CEREMONIAL SWORD, BY THE M.C.
  CEREMONIAL SWORD, BY THE M.C. LILLEY & CO. 39" sword, 33 ¼" sheath, 41 ¾" x 6 ?" leather holder Crusade themed sword with sheath and leather case. Finial of a knight's head attached to walrus tusk handle decorated with a monogram under crown and a cross in black pigment. Fancy blade has elaborate etched and gilt designs of scrolling floral patterns with crowns and crosses, battles, knights, and the owners name, Frederich G. Widany. Scabbard displays noble imagery with enameling. Offered in custom made leather case.
• George V Basket Hilted
  George V Basket Hilted Broadsword, London, early 20th century the blade with etched decoration including a crowned GR cypher in a leather scabbard length 40 in — 101.6 cm
• A LATE 19TH-CENTURY RUSSIAN SWORD
  A LATE 19TH-CENTURY RUSSIAN SWORD STICK 1896, of tapered ebonised form, the silver-mounted handle with applied monogram, the hinged lid with applied Imperial Eagle, snuff compartment to lid, the whole handle pulling away to reveal a tapered stiletto bladeLength: 94cm
• 19th century officer's saber,
  19th century officer's saber, very ornate eagle head pommel, carved ivory grip, engraved blade with elaborate scrolls and trophies of peace and war and E Pluribus Unum , early 19th century, original scabbard, 32 in. blade, 37-1/2 in. overall. Blade with scattered light rust, minor losses to gilt highlights on guard, some polished elements, leather scabbard with original brass mounts in fragile condition (in two pieces, leather fragile and brittle).
• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Diplomatic Corps sword with trefoil blade with brass hilt featuring an American eagle. Restored leather scabbard. 34''l.
• A pair of 19th Century ceremonial
  A pair of 19th Century ceremonial halberds, 16th Century style, 267.5cm long
• CEREMONIAL SWORD, ENGLISH, 19TH C.,
  CEREMONIAL SWORD, ENGLISH, 19TH C., ANIMAL BONE BLADE WITH STAMPED BRASS AND WOOD HILT, STAMPED "H. RIDGEWAY", CHIPS TO BLADE, OXIDA...Ceremonial sword, English, 19th C., animal bone blade with stamped brass and wood hilt, stamped "H. Ridgeway", chips to blade, oxidation of metal, some loose parts, 34" l.
• A 19th Century cut steel handled
  A 19th Century cut steel handled dress sword, with blued triangular section blade with scrolling foliate decoration
• TWO KNIGHTS OF TEMPLAR CEREMONIAL
  TWO KNIGHTS OF TEMPLAR CEREMONIAL SWORDS the first 28'' gold wash blade with engraved scenes and ivory grip manufactured by John L Young dated April 1872 plus Henderson-Ames 29'' blade with etched crusade scene cross guard with chain and bone grip includes unmatched leather case.
• German officer's sword, early
  German officer's sword, early 20th Century rapier type, with gilt brass handle with armorial aplliquee and metallic ribbon, 37 1/4 in. L.; gilt brass and black leather scabbard.
• U.S. officer's sword 19th c. with a
  U.S. officer's sword 19th c. with a brass guard. As found. 34.25"l.