ITEM NO.
European_0013

$4400

Italian spontoon polearm

c. 1750 Scottish Baskethilt broadsword - with provenance
A very nice example of an 18th century Scottish sword. Most likely carried by an officer. There's an almost identical example in Culloden, The swords and the sorrows. National trust for Scottland. Page 25, and the same sword is published on page32. Like the example in the book, there is a broad scrolled wrist guard decorated with abstract heart shapes, piercings and deep cut straight lines. The blade is struck on both sides with a Crown surmounting a GR - IEF - RIS. Which is associated to Jeffreys from London. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS AND PROVENANCE.

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ITEM NO.
European_0012

Not for sale

Italian spontoon polearm

c. 1600 Rare Italian Brandestoc - Buttafuori
Rare example of Italy's past. Most likely coming from lombardia Italy. Officers carried these inside small buildings and carriages. They are about the size of a cane, but with one forceful move, the blade comes out of the shaft and it's used as a polearm. This example is decorated with a chiselled dragon head, the tail serving as a sword catcher. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS.


ITEM NO.
European_0011

$1650.00

Italian spontoon polearm

c. 1690 Dutch Transitional Smallsword
Not too many exist of this type. Thick silver inlay decoration typical of Dutch swords during the late 17th c. Blade is almost square towards the hilt. Blade is of very fine quality. Marked XX IN XX TOLETO XX on both sides. Blade is original untouched length at 29 inches. (73.5cm) A similiar example can be seen in Bashford Dean's book, plate XI. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS.

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ITEM NO.
European_0010

$3450.00

Italian spontoon polearm

English Rapier Sword c.1610-1630
Large example of a fine english cup hilt rapier. Blade is original and is unique because it is single edged. The same maker created a sword almost identical in book, example 28. The fine silver work is almost all missing on my sword. Traces are left intact on the hilt and pommel. The blade in Peter Finer's book also is single edged and identical to shape and size. Handle has been professionally rewrapped at some point. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS.

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ITEM NO.
European_0009

$1650.00

Italian spontoon polearm

Spanish Rapier Sword c.1650-1700
Large simple example of a Spanish rapier sword. blade is marked IHM Solingen (usually IHS - religious meaning) Like many Spanish rapier swords, the pommel screws off. This is not an indencation that it is a reproduction. This was a design decision so it was easy to repair the sword. If the pommel was riveted in place, the armorer would have to hammer the piece apart and usually shorten the blade tang. blade length 38 3/4 inches. (98.5cm) overall length 46in (116.5cm) 10 3/4 inch guard.
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ITEM NO.
European_0008

$2250.00

Italian spontoon polearm

Spanish Bilbo Sword dated 1796 - Carlos IV
Nice example of a military spanish bilbo during the reign of King Carlos IV of spain. Well marked over the entire sword. Light and well balanced. Excellent blade and original. blade length is original at 34 inches. (86cm) overall length 41 1/2 inches. (106cm) Guard break looks intentional, therefore I left it as is.
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ITEM NO.
European_0007

Not for sale at
this point

Italian spontoon polearm

European shield - 17th - 19th c?
Very nice original, or early reproduction of a 17th european parade shield. Etched over the entire surface with kings, nobles, floral decoration and arms. Edges are chiselled and rolled. rivets are all real, not cast like most Victorian repros. It's a head scratcher. 22 3/4 inch diameter. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS.


ITEM NO.
European_0006

SOLD

Italian spontoon polearm

c.1660 Early German Hanger Baskethilt Broadsword
This type of sword was common in northern europe during the 17th century. Unusual serpentine design in the basket hilt. Everything is original, including the hurried battlefield sharpen marks on the blade. Original length. blade is 33.5 inches (75.6cm) overall 39 1/2 inches (100.4cm) CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS.

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ITEM NO.
European_0005

SOLD

Italian spontoon polearm

c.1630 German Campaign Broadsword
Most likely used during the 30 years war in Germany 1618-1648. A very well balanced original and authentic war weapon. Blade is the original length, and is signed MEFECIT SOLINGEN - literally means, Solingen made me. The damage on shell is most likely a bullet hole, now mended. The old crack on the shell guard is brass welded. The user of the weapon was quite luckly indead. blade is 29.5 inches (85.5cm) overall 35 5/8 inches (91cm) CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS.

PURCHASE ITEM 0005