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Presentation Sword

South American Presentation Sword
Located in New Orleans, LA
this presentation sword conveys its ownership by an individual of great importance. A Fine engraved
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Antique 19th Century South American Other Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel, Brass, Bronze

South American Presentation Sword
South American Presentation Sword
H 39.5 in W 3 in D 1 in
American Victorian Bronze Presentation Sword with Scabbard
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian bronze presentation sword with an American crest and eagle plate over the handle
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Bronze

Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine presentation sword given to Lieutenant Charles Peake as a token of gratitude by the Men of
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Antique 1820s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Metal

China Pair Hand Carved "Long Swords" with Custom Presentation Case
Located in South Burlington, VT
An opportunity to acquire a handsomely cased duo (2) of monumental hand carved stone swords or
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Midshipman Proctor’s Sword for Valour at the Battle of Copenhagen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
), the likely recipient of this presentation sword, was midshipman in HMS Edgar, 74 guns, which led
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Antique Early 1800s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver, Steel

Sterling Silver 1974 Soldier Presentation Trophy
By Carrington & Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English cast sterling silver presentation
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Vintage 1970s English Figurative Sculptures

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Silver

Gold, Enamel and Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie, 1805
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
(1738-1815) in 1800. Like Morisset, they specialised in presentation swords and gold boxes, making and
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Antique Early 1800s English Collectible Jewelry

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Gold, Enamel

Jean-Gabriel Domergue's French Academician Sword
By Odette Domergue
Located in New Orleans, LA
by the presentation of a sword since the age of Napoléon. Rather than a weapon, the sword became part
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20th Century Neoclassical Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Extraordinary Rare Mandau Sword Dayak Peoples of Borneo
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceedingly rare Museum Quality traditional Men’s Sword of the Dayak Tribal Peoples of Borneo
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Tribal Art

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Iron

Bing & Gröndahl "Harlequin with Sword", Designed by Ebbe Sadolin
By Bing & Grøndahl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bing & Gröndahl "Harlequin with Sword", Designed by Ebbe Sadolin Green and blue underglaze mark
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20th Century Danish Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Milton Glaser 'Am., 1929 -2020' Sword Swallower, Painting Le Cirque Ny
By Milton Glaser
Located in Bridgeport, CT
are pleased to offer items from the famed restaurant. Sword Swallower - Large Original Mural on
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique 46 Star WMH Horstmann Company United States of America Flag 83"
By Horstmann
Located in Dayton, OH
up to a presentation sword worth a thousand dollars. In addition to their own vast capacity for
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Vintage 1910s American Classical Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Barite from Cumberland, England
Located in New York, NY
clusters. This is a very three-dimensional and sculptural specimen and has a wide rage of presentation. The
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Antique 19th Century English Natural Specimens

Materials

Crystal

Barite from Cumberland, England
Barite from Cumberland, England
H 3 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Circa 1800 Mounted Carved Oak Soldier Figures from Flanders
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally part of a larger, carved presentation from Flanders (circa 1800), this pair of oak
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Antique Early 1800s Dutch Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oak

Antique French Grand Tour Ormolu Bronze Model of Borghese Gladiator
Located in London, GB
" and engraved with a presentation inscription dated 1935. Mounted on a fine mottled brown marble socle
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Antique 1880s French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Print of David Garrick as Richard iii, circa 1825
Located in Langweer, NL
full length, face turned to right with a sword in his right hand. Published circa 1825. Artists and
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Antique 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Michelangelo Unterperger 'Circle' ca. 1775 "St. Michael Archangel" (71x88x7cm)
Located in Firenze, FI
/1780s Custom-made (gold leaf - handcrafted) modern framing service, based in that the presentation
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Antique 1770s Austrian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Elkington & Co Ltd Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Goblet
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
details of gentlemen armed with swords and rifles, amidst trees and foliage. The opposing side of the
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Print of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, 1745
Located in Langweer, NL
. Condition: Fair, general age-related toning. Large stain near sword, small defects in left margin. Thin
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Antique 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Antique Print of an Asian Envoy by Nieuhof, '1665'
Located in Langweer, NL
Asian warriors with bows, arrows and swords. This print originates from 'Het gezantschap der
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Antique 17th Century Prints

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Paper

West Point Pennant with Striking Colors and Graphics, ca 1940-1950
Located in York County, PA
,” followed by the date of its founding in Roman numerals, "1802," and “U.S.M.A.” A sword and the helmet of
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Mid-20th Century American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Felt

Collecting American 19th Century Silver by Katherine Morrison McClinton
Located in valatie, NY
presentation pieces, trophies, swords, Navy silver, Masonic jewels and medals,) and ecclesiastical silver. NPT
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20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Large Victorian English Sterling Silver Wine Ewer Jug
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
depicting a cross crosslet fitchée surmounted by a sword in saltire proper, above the motto 'Crux mihi grata
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Brandy Pan
By James McKay
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
crest displaying on a ducal coronet a lion sejant affrontée, holding in the dexter paw a sword in pale
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Antique 1850s Scottish Victorian Barware

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Sterling Silver

Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
porcelain vases. The ovoid hand painted porcelain body with dual scenes of a sword presentation to the Royal
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ormolu

Religious Antique Print of a Knight of the Order of Santiago, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
of Santiago, Order of St. James of the Sword. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des
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Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Five Damascus Steel Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-Old Bog-Oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
steel blades are set in wooden handles and arranged in a presentation box, both crafted out of thousands
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2010s English Minimalist Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal, Steel, Cut Steel

Single Damascus Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-Old Bog-Oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
steel blades are set in wooden handles and arranged in a presentation box both crafted out of thousands
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2010s Knife Boxes

Materials

Steel

Three Damascus Knife Set with 3000-5000 Year-old Bog-oak Display Box
Located in London, GB
steel blades are set in wooden handles and arranged in a presentation box, both crafted out of thousands
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2010s English Minimalist Knife Boxes

Materials

Metal

1865 Emancipation Proclamation with Abraham Lincoln Portrait, Antique Engraving
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an elaborate engraved broadside presentation of both the preliminary and final
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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Louis XV Royal Presentation Sword
By Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier, François-Thomas Germain
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkably rare silver gilt presentation sword was a personal gift from Louis XV, King of
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver

Louis XV Royal Presentation Sword
Louis XV Royal Presentation Sword
H 4.5 in W 40.5 in D 6.5 in
Louis XIV Royal Presentation Sword
Located in New Orleans, LA
exceptional honor, these two presentation swords are only two of four such swords the French monarchs ever
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver

Louis XIV Royal Presentation Sword
Louis XIV Royal Presentation Sword
H 4.5 in W 40.5 in D 6.5 in
China Hand Carved "Long Swords" with Presentation Case
Located in South Burlington, VT
An opportunity to acquire a handsomely cased threesome (3) of monumental hand carved stone swords
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20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

China Hand Carved  "Long Swords" with Presentation Case
China Hand Carved  "Long Swords" with Presentation Case
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H 2 in W 28 in L 2 in
Antique Norwegian Solid Silver & Enamel Presentation Dish, Andersen, circa 1945
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th century Norwegian solid silver and enamel presentation dish, depicting a warrior on
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20th Century Norwegian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mameluke Sabre Sword
Located in New Orleans, LA
Forged of Damascus steel, this splendid Mameluke presentation sabre was proudly carried by officers
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Antique 19th Century English Other Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Mameluke Sabre Sword
Mameluke Sabre Sword
H 36 in W 5 in D 1 in
"Sword of Valor" Antique French Bronze Sculpture by André Massoulle, Thiebaut
By Thiebaut Freres, André Massoulle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
fine work, the crisp chiseled detail and flawless original patina being a most moving presentation; the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

“To the Death, a Sword and Dagger Fight” Print by John Pettie
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an 1891 artist proof, mezzotint print entitled “To The Death, A Sword and Dagger Fight with
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Antique 19th Century British Prints

The Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund £100 Trafalgar Sword awarded to JOHN PILFORD ESQ CAPT
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
, 21st October 1805. The presentation inscription on this sword reads: “FROM THE PATRIOTIC FUND AT
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Antique 19th Century British Historical Memorabilia

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Ormolu

Cased Lloyds £50 Sword for Valour Awarded to Lt. Ogle Moore of H.M.S. Maidston
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A cased Lloyds £ 50 sword for valour awarded to Lt. Ogle Moore of H.M.S. Maidstone, 1804, the
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Antique 19th Century British Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal, Ormolu

Huge Finely Mounted Japanese Mixed Metal O-Tanto Wakizashi
Located in Christchurch, GB
, swords dedicated to temples and for presentations were made on special order for wealthy patrons. With
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Metal

“A Young Bladesmith” French Antique Bronze Sculpture by Adrien-Étienne Gaudez
By Adrien Étienne Gaudez
Located in Shippensburg, PA
An exceedingly well-cast model of a blacksmith's apprentice assessing a damaged sword, the
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Antique 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Edo Period Arrowheads, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
were used for various purposes, such as presentations and gifts, or for battle and hunting. The details
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel

Japanese Antique Black and Gold Lacquer Samurai Spear Yari Edo Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
renown sword smiths often as coveted presentation and ceremonial weaponry. Fine quality with ample
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

From Manassas to Appomattox, by James Longstreet, First Edition, Signed
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
gilt titles to spine. With a tipped-in James Longstreet signed card. Presentation inscription from Capt
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Antique 1890s Books

Materials

Paper

“Le Trevail” French Antique Bronze Sculpture of Blacksmith by Maurice Constant
By Maurice Constant
Located in Shippensburg, PA
execution of the exact same figure fitted with a sword instead of a Hammer (see Berman). Related examples
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20th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Sculpture “Spartacus Breaking His Chains” after Denis Foyatier
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, the present example is an imposing presentation measuring just under 35" in total height. The casting
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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Bronze Sculpture of “Le Trevail” by Maurice Constant
By Maurice Constant
Located in Shippensburg, PA
a sword instead of a hammer in his Le Droit Civique (see Berman). In this example, the foundry has
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20th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sterling Silver Gilt Joan of Arc Table Bell
By Charles Henry Townley & John William Thomas
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
a sword in one hand. This antique silver gilt table bell is embellished with details reproducing
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Antique Early 1900s British Tableware

Materials

Silver

Antique Victorian Scottish Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for 12 Persons
By Robert Gray & Son
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
depicting a demi griffin, in his dexter paw a sword erect. Each spoon has a rounded heel to the reverse
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Antique 1840s Scottish Victorian Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large and Exceptional Painting of Monks and Soldiers by Fritz Freund, circa 1890
By Fritz Freund 1
Located in Shippensburg, PA
exaggerated body language suggestive of a fight story as his arm raises in the air with an invisible sword
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Antique 1890s German Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

18th Century French Cast Iron Fireback, Armes De France
Located in Dallas, TX
is in heraldic achievement. Heraldic achievement is a full presentation of all the heraldic elements
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Antique 18th Century French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

"David Vainqueur" Bronze Sculpture by Antonin Mercié, Cast by Barbedienne
By Marius Jean Antonin Mercié, F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Shippensburg, PA
nearly photographic dimension. The young David is portrayed lifting the vast sword of Goliath into it's
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Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Antique Arts & Crafts Style Edwardian Britannia Standard Silver Flagon
By Carrington & Co
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
two towers, a soldier grasping in his dexter hand a sword and sinister a flag. The flagon is fitted
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Sterling Silver

Materials

Britannia Standard Silver

Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Mercury” by Pierre Marius Montagne
By Pierre Marius Montagne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
stump with his woodwind flutes in one hand while the other hand rests loosely over his sword, playing
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

46 Star U.S Military Camp Color, Press-Dyed Wool Flag
Located in York County, PA
presentation that is nearly square. Made of press-dyed wool bunting, there is an integrated sleeve along the
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Antique Early 1900s American Classical Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Simons Bros, Sterling Silver Thimble Two oz. Jigger Measure or Shot Cup Bar Tool
By Simons Bros. Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
presentation swords during the Civil War. Marked: With both the makers mark for Simons, and STERLING Measures
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Early 20th Century American International Style Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Japanese Antique Samurai Swords Complete 9 Book Set 1792 Masterpiece Prints
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare first year of publication in nine complete volumes Complete masterpiece swords Katana
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Paper

Antique Gettysburg Battlefield Print by J. Bachelder with Officer's Sword, 1863
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
original M1860 Staff and Field Officer's sword from the mid-19th century. The lithograph was designed and
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Antique 1860s American Maps

Materials

Steel

Steuben "Excalibur" Crystal Paperweight with Letter Opener & Red Leather Display
By James Houston
Located in Big Flats, NY
A Steuben crystal "Excalibur" sculpture with the sword in sterling silver with 18K yellow
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Mid-20th Century American Paperweights

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Sterling Silver

Japanese Antique 1719 Woodblock Samurai Combat Military Sports Book 38 Prints
Located in South Burlington, VT
samurai in combative and instructive poses: with Yari long lances, swords, bows, and special weapons
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

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Presentation Sword For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic presentation sword available at 1stDibs. Each presentation sword for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and fabric. There are 17 variations of the antique or vintage presentation sword you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect presentation sword — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A presentation sword, designed in the Victorian, Baroque or neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one presentation sword that is appealing in its simplicity, but Carrington & Co, Elkington & Co. and Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd. produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Presentation Sword?

The average selling price for a presentation sword at 1stDibs is $3,351, while they’re typically $49 on the low end and $103,907 for the highest priced.