Antique Swords

This intriguing article is a Tsuba, a Japanese sword guard that forms part of the sword's mounting.

Title: Exquisite Japanese Tsuba (Sword Guards) – Plate XII from Section VI of G. A.

A quite wonderful, relatively large Tsuba - Japanese Samurai sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship dur...

Full Length Portrait Renaissance Gentleman Sword Costume Historical Portrait Continental (we feel Spanish) School, 19th century oil on canvas, framed framed: 61.5 x 42 inches canvas:...

Title: Intricate Japanese Sword Guards (Tsuba) – Plate XI from Section VI of G.

Antique Continental Belle Époque Silvered Bronze Gold Lion Sword Letter Opener Continental Bronze c. 1900 Dimensions: Length 24cm The design of this striking letter opener...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

The warm palette of ochres, muted golds, and delicate flesh tones enhances the atmosphere of opulence and quiet tension. She holds a long sword, its blade marked with traces of red,...

Medieval Knight in Chainmail with Bascinet and Sword, circa 13th Century This striking antique costume print, labeled MCCC.

A quite wonderful, intricately crafted, evocative Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmansh...

DETAILS • unsigned • gold tone with glass • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 44 ❤️❤️ VINT...

In the printed catalog the bracelet is mentioned as a Bronze Age Sword. The maker unknown at the time but the inspiration is said to be Danish swords from around 1700BCE.

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

He emigrated to Britain as an importer of swords and sword blades from Solingen and set up shop at 8 Tookes Court, Castle Street, Holborn where he sold swords to military officers an...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

A wonderful, beautifully aged sukashi (openwork) Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanshi...

A quite wonderfully designed, expertly crafted, exceptionally large Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

This is an old drawer for storing Japanese swords originally called "Katanatansu". It is thought to be from around the Edo period.

A wonderful, beautifully aged, relatively large Mokko Gata shaped Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese s...

Wall hanging Arts and Crafts copper shield with cross swords A large decorative wall piece the shield is made in hand beaten copper and has a cross of the knights Templar The s...

This striking sword from Nias Island, Indonesia features a long single-edged blade paired with its original segmented wooden scabbard, reinforced with alternating brass and dark wood...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

A pair of Laos swords from the late 19th century on custom stands.

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

A very important and rare superb-quality antique 17th-century Persian royal Shamshir sword, attributed to Shah Abbas the Great (1588–1629 A.D.) of the Safavid Dynasty, signed Assadol...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Saotome Tsuba (The Saotome were a well known school of armor makers originating in the late Muromachi Period and working well into the Edo Period) - Jap...

This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth for the purpose of buying land or animals but is most often associated with the sign...

A date circa 1780–1784 places A Classical Soldier Drawing His Sword at the heart of this intensely creative early period.

This is a fine antique French gold plate and Sevres porcelain handled walking cane / sword stick,  circa 1880 in date. The sword stick a features a finely chased gold plate and Sevr...

Colorful Blooms of Gladiolus Gandavensis: A Botanical Illustration This vivid lithograph showcases the Gladiolus gandavensis, commonly referred to as the Sword Lily. This particular...

Victorian 18k yellow gold and platinum sword-shaped pin set with pearls and an old European cut diamond, total approx. 0.15ct – G/H – SI detailed description: the dimensions of the...

This is a fine antique French Sevres porcelain and gold plate handled walking stick /sword stick, circa 1890 in date The sword stick a features a finely painted Sevre porcelain hand...

The second sword also showcases a flame blade with an intricate hilt featuring interlocking rings, a characteristic of ceremonial or dueling swords. 3.

Size:W520 H310 D200mm 2kg Box Size:W600 × H400 × D260㎜　6㎏ Estimate packing size: 650×450×310㎜　15㎏ This is a luxurious sword stand for two swords, adorned with maki-e (gold lacque...

Scraps, fights, and duels with thrusting swords had been a constant phenomenon in 17th- and 18th-century German university life.

Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Emerald Pearl Sword Stick Pin. This incredible Victorian old mine diamond emerald and pearl sword stick pin is crafted in...

Ethiopian Afar “Jile” Short Sword / Dagger with Sheath, Horn of Africa, Early 20th Century A highly collectible example of the traditional Afar jile (also spelled gile), a distinctiv...

A quite wonderfully designed, expertly crafted Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship ...

A quite wonderful, intricately crafted, evocative Tsuba - Japanese Samurai sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword cra...

The centerpiece features a richly decorated sword hilt and sheath, adorned with intricate floral and animal motifs.

Weapon Golok Klewang Keris Ceremonial Sword Dagger. Nice keris Additional information: Material: Bronze & Metal, Wood / Bamboo Region of Origin: India/Indonesia Period: 19th century...

Both the armour and the accompanying sword bear distinct hallmarks, clearly attesting to their German origin and underscoring the exceptional craftsmanship characteristic of armour p...

Audsley’s decorative art series presents six remarkable Japanese sword guards (tsuba), showcasing intricate designs steeped in mythology, narrative, and artistic mastery.

A quite wonderful and evocative signed antique Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship...

A richly ornamented dagger with a decorated blade and golden hilt, reflecting ceremonial or noble use. 2. A long, straight sword with a gilded grip, symbolizing the functional eleg...

A wonderful, beautifully aged Tsuba - Japanese sword hand guard often circular, sometimes square, which emerged as an essential part of Japanese sword craftsmanship during the Heian ...

Description: Silver letter opener cut out with symbols of Portugal, Aviz sword profusely embossed. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese.

Torii School Head 7th Generation [4th Generation Torii Kiyotada] Silk Painted Scroll, Festival, Sword, May Silk Painted Scroll head: Ceramic box: Paulownia　wood Size: Painting size:...

V.E.H.R. Parker 1914’ The sword measures 93.5cm in length. The provenance of this sword is apparently even more impressive than these inscriptions indicate.

This is an introduction to a slightly unusual item. This is a wooden sword possessed by the Buddha statue. Only the sword remained.

The composition features a black military cap with red piping, a sword with an elaborately crafted hilt, and a blue uniform, carefully arranged in a solemn, almost ceremonial manner.

Miniature cavalry sword jabot-pin. Fabulous miniature cavalry sword, made up as a jabot-pin in America during the mid-nineteenth century century, circa 1860.

A pair of Laos swords from the late 19th century on custom stands.

Old wishing wooden plaque with iron sickle and sword as ‘Ema’ handmade by Japanese blacksmith and dedicated to Shinto shrine to ward off evil spirit and conflagration. approx. 23.7 x...

A fine antique French gilt bronze sculpture of a swordsmith, by the French- Polish artist & sculptor Henryk II Kossowski (1855-1921), the bronze dating to 1890. The bronze depicts a ...

Original antique World War One recruitment poster - Take up the Sword of Justice Join Now - featuring a hand holding up and offering a sheathed sword with a golden handle to the view...

An exceptional quality French 19th century bronze figure depicting the warrior with sword. Signed "L. Moreau". Circa 1880 French Beautiful Colour & Patina Condition: Excellent A...