- SWORD. Attributed to France ca.1830s.
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.
- A ceremonial dress sword with pierced
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.
- PRESENTATION SWORD. France mid
PRESENTATION SWORD. France mid 19th century. Etched blade with script maker's mark along the edge ''Klingenthal''. Brass hilt with shagreen grip. Brass on remnant of scabbard has inscription ''Presented to Leut. Ths. McCain Co. F. 1st Reg. Va. Vol.''. 36''l.
- 19TH C. PRESENTATION SWORD. Gilt
19TH C. PRESENTATION SWORD. Gilt engraved straight blade, gilt iron hilt and guard, an eagles head pommel and a whale bone hand grip. 37.5”L overall x 32”L blade.
- OFFICERS COMMEMORATIVE SWORD ,
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.
- UNITED STATES OFFICER'S PRESENTATION
UNITED STATES OFFICER'S PRESENTATION SWORD United States officer's presentation sword, the engraved blade with star proved mark also 'Spartan Trade Mark', engraved name 'W.G. Hodgson Jr." metal scabbard with double hangers, blade 32"l; overall 38.5".
- 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.
- 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.
- ORNAMENTAL SWORD DESIGNS, (3) PAINTINGS
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)
- 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.
- CEREMONIAL SWORD IN FITTED CASE,
CEREMONIAL SWORD IN FITTED CASE, THE SWORD HAVINGCEREMONIAL SWORD IN FITTED CASE, the sword having a curved single edge blade (28 1/2 inches), "T" shape cross guard, birds head pommel, ornate metalwork grip and sheath with gold wash. Purportedly gifted during 1992 from Kuwaiti. overall length 40 1/2 inches.
- CEREMONIAL SWORD, BY THE M.C. LILLEY
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.
- GERMAN PRESENTATION SWORD. Dated
GERMAN PRESENTATION SWORD. Dated 1924. Foilate cast brass guard, brass wire wrapped handle and engraved at top of handle "Ehren Preis Ubang's Schiessen". Some wear and pitting on blade. 37.5"l.
- A SWORD the silver slightly curved
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.
- German Bavarian Diplomat's sword,
German Bavarian Diplomat's sword, blued steel with gilt engraving "In Treue Fest" ("steadfast in loyalty; firm in fidelity"), mother of pearl grip with crown crest, lion's head pommel with recumbent lion on the crossguard, 38" l, black leather scabbard with silvered throat and tip
- 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. England mid 19th century.
SWORD. England mid 19th century. Officer's sword with engraved blade with blueing and gilt accents marked ''Reeves & Co.'' Brass hilt has spring loaded guard with ''VR'' and shagreen grip. 37''l.
- Japanese Ceremonial Sword with
Japanese Ceremonial Sword with Parade Knot Steel hammered blade with ebonized wood and wire grip gilt metal hand shield with mon flowers silver sheath and parade tassel.
- 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. 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.
- Elaborate Enamel, Ivory and Gilt-Brass
Elaborate Enamel, Ivory and Gilt-Brass Dress Sword, from the order of the Knights Templar, first quarter 20th century, made by M. C. Lilley and Company, Columbia, Ohio, for Russell N. Saunders and so emblazoned on the damascened steel blade, l. 36-1/4".
- A FRENCH SWORD A French officer's
A FRENCH SWORD A French officer's dress sword, Fatou a Paris, the composite grip surmounted by a gilt bronze soldier bust pommel, the guard cast with a military trophy, inscribed "Donner Par Le Roi", the leather scabbard decorated with a gilt throat decorated with a coronet, flags and vines, overall 39.5"l
- PERSONALIZED PRESENTATION MODEL
PERSONALIZED PRESENTATION MODEL 1850 FEDERAL FIELD & STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD The leather scabbard's brass throat is engraved John.Orr. / Presented by / CO F 107th Regt. N.Y.V. / March 1st 1863; the left side of the sword's 32 in. blade is etched with an American Eagle and scroll bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, there is additional foliate decoration on both sides of the blade; the ricasso has a scroll engraved "Made by Ames MFG Co CHICOPEE, MASS; the pierced guard features "US" amid foliage; the grip wrapped in ray skin bound with brass wire.
- PRESENTATION NCO SWORD. American
PRESENTATION NCO SWORD. American mid 19th century. Etched blade with ''Charles B. Ward'' and ''PMC 99'' is marked for Horstmann Philadelphia. Brass handle and leather scabbard. 39''l. overall.
- A Victorian officer's dress sword
A Victorian officer's dress sword with brassbound sharkskin grip and V.R. monogramed guard blade 83 cm long in leather bound scabbard.
- Decorative sword, approx 93cm L
Decorative sword, approx 93cm L
- English officer's sword marked
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.
- SWORD. American mid 19th century.
SWORD. American mid 19th century. Civil War era officer's sword. Eagle etched blade marked ''Wm. Read & Sons Boston Mass.'' Brass and white metal handle with American armorial decorations. Engraved brass scabbard (dent). 38''l.
- 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''
- SWORD. American 2nd quarter-19th
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.
- EUROPEAN SILVER PLATED AND HIGHLY
EUROPEAN SILVER PLATED AND HIGHLY ENGRAVED LONG SWORD EUROPEAN SILVER PLATED AND HIGHLY ENGRAVED LONG SWORD AND SCABBARD HAVING FULLER BLADE; HILT OF SIMILAR WORK, BUT HEAVILY WORN; AND LEATHER WITH WIRE WRAPPED GRIP; 48.5"
- A Knights Templar "Society Sword",
A Knights Templar "Society Sword", ca. Second Half of 19th Century Having a knight's head pommel, ebony hilt, the blade engraved with name of owner and masonic symbols. Stamped with maker's name " J.R. Pettis & Co., Troy, N.Y." The original sheath engraved with masonic symbols and scrolls. Measures approx. 38-5/8"L.
- 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).
- PERSIAN BATTLE SWORD WITH LEATHER
PERSIAN BATTLE SWORD WITH LEATHER SHEATHA Persian battle sword marked with name in Persian along with leather sheath. 39"
- An Officer's dress sword, the scrolling
An Officer's dress sword, the scrolling hilt with acorn finial and a brass mounted leather scabbard
- WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER'S SWORDartillery
WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER'S SWORDartillery officers etched sword with scabbard, signed Clemen & Jung of Solingen on top edge of blade, circa between 1889-WW1. Lion with jeweled eyes, handle with ornate design, shagreen wrap, cannons on one side, shield on other. 41" inscabbard, 39 3/4" without, blade 34" long. Some oxidation to blade, scuffing. Scabbard with wear, denting, oxidation. Partial Christie's tag attached. Provenance: Property from a Fairfield County Estate.
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