A few examples of appraisal values for
IRISH SWORD

• STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD. Unmarked
  STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD. Unmarked brass guard with ''A.O.H.'' and wire-wrapped grip nickel-plated scabbard. Sword and scabbard have successive s/n 8684 and 8685. 29 3/4''l. blade. The Ancient Order of Hibernians is an Irish fraternal organization started in New York in 1836. Its goal was to protect Irish Catholics from the wave of anti-Irish and anti-Catholic sentiments in mid 19th-century America. Leather grip deteriorating wear nickel plating on scabbard moderately worn.
• An Irish Blackthorn Shillelagh
  An Irish Blackthorn Shillelagh having a burl head with a tapering shaft and a horn ferrule. Length overall 35 3/4 inches.
• Irish Blackthorn Shillelagh,
  Irish Blackthorn Shillelagh, 19th/early 20th century length 35.25 in — 89.5 cm
• 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.
• 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.
• Scottish Claymore 19th c. parade
  Scottish Claymore 19th c. parade sword. 39"l.
• Sgian-dubh (Scottish dirk) with a
  Sgian-dubh (Scottish dirk) with a carved ebony hilt mounted with a citrine-type stone and both hilt and sheath with hallmarked silver mounts Edinburgh Scotland c.1895. 7"l.
• Scottish Basket Sword ca. 1790
  Scottish Basket Sword ca. 1790 Single fuller straight blade ca. 1790 and marked J J Runkel Solingen rayskin grip with gilt metal hand guard.
• 19TH / 20TH CENTURY BRITISH SWORD
  19TH / 20TH CENTURY BRITISH SWORD MILITARY IRISHREGIMENT, LION POMMEL ARTILLERY SWORD, SHARKSKIN GRIP, BLOOD GROVE BLADE, ORIGINAL SCABBARD. 39" OVERALL LENGTH. BLADE IS 33".
• An African iron stabbing spear with
  An African iron stabbing spear with wooden haft and coiled copper hand grip 62.5ins overall a slightly smaller ditto 57.5ins overall an iron stabbing knife of leaf shape with coiled copper grip over a wooden handle 18.5ins overall and two other edged weapons various
• Irish silver. A Georgian silver
  Irish silver. A Georgian silver Celtic point serving spoon John Shields Dublin 1789. Lt. 24.3cm.
• SWORD Antique. Scottish Broad Sword
  SWORD Antique. Scottish Broad Sword vintage 1910 Glasgow manufacture from Scottish Regiment of British Army
• (3) Various SwordsTo include a
  (3) Various SwordsTo include a Knights of Columbus Sword an antique sword with figure of knight on horse and a eagle figural handled sword with blade engravings. Largest measures41''L. Private collection Highland Park MI.
• An (Inniskilling) Dragoon Guards
  An (Inniskilling) Dragoon Guards sword, 107cm long, a Drum Major`s Ceremonial Mace, the chromium plated Orb head surmounted by a lion and crown, 151cm long and a silver mounted swagger stick, 81cm long (3)
• 18TH C SCOTTISH BROADSWORD, BONE
  18TH C SCOTTISH BROADSWORD, BONE GRIP WITH IRONBASKET HANDLE, STRAIGHT GROOVED BLADE. 42" LONG.
• TWO MODERN SWORDSstyle of
  TWO MODERN SWORDSstyle of Scottish claymore, guard marked "Iberia/Philippines", 42 in. blade, 55-3/4 in. total length; broad sword, turned wooden handle with brass decoration, 23-1/2 in. blade, with leather scabbard, 34 in. total length Provenance: claymore: Brunk Auctions, November 19-20, 2011, part of Lot 698; Private Collection Condition: good overall condition, claymore with some minor pitting
• CIRCA 1700 SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED
  CIRCA 1700 SCOTTISH BASKET HILTED BROADSWORD,REPLACED GRIP, DOUBLE FULLERED BLADE, ILLEGIBLE LETTERING ON BLADE, 39" LONG, 4 1/2" WIDE.
• An English "Flick" Sword Cane
  An English "Flick" Sword Cane 19th c. ivory knob with engraved door opening a flick of the cane reveals a dagger with silver plate engraved ferrule.
• 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.
• RARE & EARLY 18TH C. SCOTTISH
  RARE & EARLY 18TH C. SCOTTISH SWORDA rare and early Scottish basket hilt sword, the relatively short, single edged blade fitted with an iron basket, the main knuckle guard & shields on the hilt showing heart cut-outs, the natural material grip wire wrapped. Glasgow, circa 1715. Blade length, 31.5", overall length 37.5".
• A Natural Wood Shillelagh Ireland
  A Natural Wood Shillelagh Ireland Late 19th Century A thick stick of blackthorn or oak used in Ireland typically as a weapon named for the town Shillelagh in County Wicklow Ireland. Leather wrist strap at the end. The shillelagh was originally used for settling disputes in a gentlemanly manner much like pistols in colonial America or the katana in Japan.
• SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORD 20th
  SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORD 20th century, 33-1/2 in. straight single fuller blade; pierced iron guard over leather wrapped grip with fabric liner; the pommel with tassle; includes two-ring bright steel scabbard. LLA works in partnership with ARTA to fulfill shipments of most of the items we sell; weaponry is not included. Alternative shipping vendors are available. Please find a courtesy listing of local options on our Support Page.
• SWORD. American 2nd
  SWORD. American 2nd quarter-19th century. Etched blade brass guard with American eagle and mother-of-pearl hilt. With brass scabbard and chain. 37 1/2''l. overall. Reputedly carried in the Civil War by William Lohaman from Pittsburgh originally from Annapolis occupation brewer.
• 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.
• 18TH C SCOTTISH HILTED
  18TH C SCOTTISH HILTED BROADSWORD, REPAIREDWOODEN GRIP IN VICTORIAN ERA, 37" LONG, 5 1/2" WIDE AT HILT. ILLEGIBLE INSCRIPTION ON PLAIN FLAT BLADE.
• Circa 1900 possibly Scottish
  Circa 1900 possibly Scottish apparently unmarked the hilt and sheath decorated in relief with thistles and masks the double-edged blade etched with a foliate design 12'' H x 2'' W
• European and Fraternal Swords Lot
  European and Fraternal Swords Lot of Two Lot includes one Ulster Rite sword and French Court sword. Condition: Very good; French missing crest.
• 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.
• 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.
• A (LOT OF 2) FANTASY CELTIC STYLE
  A (LOT OF 2) FANTASY CELTIC STYLE SWORDS, INCLUDING A CELTIC CORUBAT SWORD BY POTTER SWORDS A (lot of 2) Fantasy Celtic style swords, including a Celtic Corubat sword by Potter Swords, the hilt inscribed "Tanto Monta," 47.5"l and a Ritter Steel Celtic Combat Sword housed in a leather sheath, 27"l
• 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.
• 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.''
• 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.
• SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORD Late
  SCOTTISH BASKET HILT SWORD Late 19th - early 20th century, 33-1/2 in. straight single fuller blade marked SC on ricasso; pierced iron guard over leather wrapped grip. LLA works in partnership with ARTA to fulfill shipments of most of the items we sell; weaponry is not included. Alternative shipping vendors are available. Please find a courtesy listing of local options on our Support Page.
• Gilt decorated Shamshis (sword),
  Gilt decorated Shamshis (sword), curved single-edged blade finely watered on both sides, gilt inscription cartouches, steel guard with gilt highlights, curved ivory grips, Persia, 17th or 18th century, 39-1/2 in. Separations and losses to grips, gilt decoration worn, scattered rust, lacking scabbard. Said to be from the George Eastman collection
• A Scottish basket hilt broad
  A Scottish basket hilt broad sword double edge blade basket hilt pierced with hearts and discs iron pommel second half of the 18th century (grip and parts of basket restored) Estimate ?250-400 Blade length 30.5 inches. Minor dents and wear to the basket hilt with old repairs to the back section some of which looks like replacement parts please see additional photographs. Plain wooden grip looks like a later replacement. Some form of fine scroll work engraving noted on the blade although this is worn and concealed by oxidisation and pitting slight bend to the tip of the blade with a number of small dinks and notches along the length of it. No marks to the blade. 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 ?650