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Large Pair U.S. Naval Academy Bronze Eagle Bookends with Anchor, Sword & Ship
Large Pair U.S. Naval Academy Bronze Eagle Bookends with Anchor, Sword & Ship

Large Pair U.S. Naval Academy Bronze Eagle Bookends with Anchor, Sword & Ship

Located in San Diego, CA

Naval Academy–themed bronze bookends, featuring a richly cast composition of a spread-wing American eagle above crossed naval elements including anchor, sword, and sailing vessel. Th...

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Swords

Materials

Bronze

Original Antique War Recruitment Poster Take Up The Sword Of Justice WWI
Original Antique War Recruitment Poster Take Up The Sword Of Justice WWI

Original Antique War Recruitment Poster Take Up The Sword Of Justice WWI

Located in London, GB

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...

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1910s British Antique Swords

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Bronze Classical Sculpture Of A Warrior With Sword
19th Century French Bronze Classical Sculpture Of A Warrior With Sword

19th Century French Bronze Classical Sculpture Of A Warrior With Sword

By Louis Auguste Moreau

Located in Dublin, IE

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...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Swords

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Original Painted Icon on Wood of Saint Paul Holding a Sword
18th Century Original Painted Icon on Wood of Saint Paul Holding a Sword

18th Century Original Painted Icon on Wood of Saint Paul Holding a Sword

Located in Round Top, TX

Executed as an oil painting on board, the imagery reflects Saint Paul’s traditional association with the sword, referencing both his martyrdom by beheading and the symbolic “sword of...

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Early 18th Century Russian Antique Swords

Materials

Wood, Paint

Neoclassical Style Curule Stool in Red Leather and Decorated with Crossed Sword
Neoclassical Style Curule Stool in Red Leather and Decorated with Crossed Sword

Neoclassical Style Curule Stool in Red Leather and Decorated with Crossed Sword

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice and interesting neoclassical style curule stool is made of a seat upholstered in red leather, studded with brass and resting on a base made of crossed swords in bronze...

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Early 1900s French Antique Swords

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Renaissance Courtier from Behind – Red Hat and Sword, 15th Century, pub.1845
Renaissance Courtier from Behind – Red Hat and Sword, 15th Century, pub.1845

Renaissance Courtier from Behind – Red Hat and Sword, 15th Century, pub.1845

Located in Langweer, NL

The loose fit of the garment contrasts elegantly with the more structured red trousers and the sharp sword that hangs at his hip. Most striking is the bold red hat, dramatically tilt...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Swords

Materials

Paper

Antique Louis XV Style White Floral Meissen Cross Sword Porcelain Centerpiece
Antique Louis XV Style White Floral Meissen Cross Sword Porcelain Centerpiece

Antique Louis XV Style White Floral Meissen Cross Sword Porcelain Centerpiece

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 7 in W: 17 1/4 in D: 11 in This antique German floral porcelain footed centerpiece is perfect for you and your dining room table! If you look at the photos provide...

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Early 20th Century German Louis XV Antique Swords

Materials

Porcelain

Early Victorian 14k Gold Emerald Mine Diamond Sword Cigar Cutter Brooch Pin
Early Victorian 14k Gold Emerald Mine Diamond Sword Cigar Cutter Brooch Pin

Early Victorian 14k Gold Emerald Mine Diamond Sword Cigar Cutter Brooch Pin

Located in Montclair, NJ

Here we have a gorgeous antique sword and sheath brooch crafted from solid 14k yellow gold with a rich rosy tone during the early Victorian era.

Category

1890s Early Victorian Antique Swords

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Novelty Brass Sword Poker Set in Stand, Arts and Crafts Style, 1920
Novelty Brass Sword Poker Set in Stand, Arts and Crafts Style, 1920

Novelty Brass Sword Poker Set in Stand, Arts and Crafts Style, 1920

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Novelty Brass Sword, Poker set in Stand A great and very practical piece, this superb steel poker has a brass handle which looks like the hilt of a sword, it stands in a brass hol...

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Swords

Materials

Brass

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Mounted Combat with Spear and Sword
19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Mounted Combat with Spear and Sword

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Mounted Combat with Spear and Sword

Located in Langweer, NL

19th-Century Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Mounted Combat with Spear and Sword This original hand-coloured lithograph, produced in 1842, provides a vivid and dynamic glimpse into the...

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1840s Antique Swords

Materials

Paper

Philippines 19th Century Panabas Iron Sword With Carved Wood And Rattan Handle
Philippines 19th Century Panabas Iron Sword With Carved Wood And Rattan Handle

Philippines 19th Century Panabas Iron Sword With Carved Wood And Rattan Handle

Located in Miami, FL

Panabas short sword from the Philippines. A rare late 18th early 19th century Panabas short sword from the Mindanao, Malabang and the Moro cultures in Lanao Del Sur, the southern p...

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19th Century Philippine Tribal Antique Swords

Materials

Iron

Wall Hanging Arts and Crafts Copper Breast Plate Shield with Cross Swords
Wall Hanging Arts and Crafts Copper Breast Plate Shield with Cross Swords

Wall Hanging Arts and Crafts Copper Breast Plate Shield with Cross Swords

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Wall hanging Arts and Crafts copper breast plate shield with cross swords A Large Decorative wall piece the copper is hand beaten and has a Cross with Crown over The swords are ...

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1920s Gothic Antique Swords

Materials

Copper

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sky Blue Enamel Sword Hat Stick Pin
Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sky Blue Enamel Sword Hat Stick Pin

Victorian 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sky Blue Enamel Sword Hat Stick Pin

Located in Lexington, KY

The pin is in the design of a long sword and would have once been used by a fine lady to pin her hat!

Category

1890s French Victorian Antique Swords

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Print of Religious Punishments with the Sword and Fire, Incl Decapitating, 1731
Print of Religious Punishments with the Sword and Fire, Incl Decapitating, 1731

Print of Religious Punishments with the Sword and Fire, Incl Decapitating, 1731

Located in Langweer, NL

Two religious images on one sheet titled 'De straf met het Zwaard' and 'De Straf der Verbranding'. Punishment with the sword and fire. This print depicts religious punishments and or...

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1730s French Antique Swords

Materials

Paper

Pair of Benham & Froud VR Stamped British Army 1905 Sword Handle Candlesticks
Pair of Benham & Froud VR Stamped British Army 1905 Sword Handle Candlesticks

Pair of Benham & Froud VR Stamped British Army 1905 Sword Handle Candlesticks

By Benham & Froud

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

These are an exceptional find, each sword hand guard is fret work cast with VR for Victorian Regina meaning the Regin of Queen Victorian.

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Swords

Materials

Brass

Antique Art Nouveau 10k Gold Medal Badge Crest Eagle Clutching Sword Pin Brooch
Antique Art Nouveau 10k Gold Medal Badge Crest Eagle Clutching Sword Pin Brooch

Antique Art Nouveau 10k Gold Medal Badge Crest Eagle Clutching Sword Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

INCREDIBLY DETAILED EAGLE - VERY REALISTIC! MUST SEE! –Stone(s)– (1) Natural Genuine Cultured Seed Pearl - Round Shape - Pave Set - White Color  Material: 10k Solid Yellow Gold wit...

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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Swords

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

A Rajput prince with a sword, dagger, lotus – Rajasthani School, 19th century
A Rajput prince with a sword, dagger, lotus – Rajasthani School, 19th century

A Rajput prince with a sword, dagger, lotus – Rajasthani School, 19th century

Located in Middletown, NY

Ink and gouache with gold heightening on fibrous, brown laid paper, with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in purple ink on the recto, 12 1/2 x 9 inches (318 x 230 mm). Toning, handling c...

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19th Century Rajput Antique Swords

Materials

Gold

John Duke of Somerset /// Medieval Knight Soldier Warrior Sword Spear Pike Art
John Duke of Somerset /// Medieval Knight Soldier Warrior Sword Spear Pike Art

John Duke of Somerset /// Medieval Knight Soldier Warrior Sword Spear Pike Art

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Samuel Rush Meyrick (English, 1783-1848) Title: "John Duke of Somerset" (Vol. 2, Plate XLIX - 49) Portfolio: A Critical Inquiry into Antient Armour Year: 1824 (First edition)...

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1820s Old Masters Antique Swords

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving, Aquatint, Intaglio, Etching

Antique Victorian Red Spinel Bug and Sword Stick Pin with Sapphire and Diamonds
Antique Victorian Red Spinel Bug and Sword Stick Pin with Sapphire and Diamonds

Antique Victorian Red Spinel Bug and Sword Stick Pin with Sapphire and Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with an AGL certified, Burma, non-heat treated Oval cut Red Spinel weighing approximately 3.00 carats. The brooch also features a Sapphire weighing ...

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Swords

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Spinel, 18k Gold

Spectacular Replica of the Coat of Arms of King Henry II with Two Swords
Spectacular Replica of the Coat of Arms of King Henry II with Two Swords

Spectacular Replica of the Coat of Arms of King Henry II with Two Swords

Located in Antwerp, BE

The corresponding two swords, with detailed event, make it complete and give it an extra stately appearance.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Swords

Materials

Metal, Copper

Antique Tudor Elizabethan Henry VIII Oak Sword Six Plank Coffer Chest Trunk 1540
Antique Tudor Elizabethan Henry VIII Oak Sword Six Plank Coffer Chest Trunk 1540

Antique Tudor Elizabethan Henry VIII Oak Sword Six Plank Coffer Chest Trunk 1540

Located in Portland, OR

Antique Tudor/Elizabethan oak six plank boarded coffer/sword chest, circa 1540. The coffer from the period of King Henry VIII having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area lined with...

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16th Century English Tudor Antique Swords

Materials

Oak

Set of 3 Antique Fish Prints, Sword Fish, John Dory, Haddock, 1832
Set of 3 Antique Fish Prints, Sword Fish, John Dory, Haddock, 1832

Set of 3 Antique Fish Prints, Sword Fish, John Dory, Haddock, 1832

Located in Langweer, NL

Set of three original antique fish prints. Star fish, Peprilus paru 78, and swordfish, Xiphias gladius 79. Haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus 84, and Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua 85. Jo...

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Mid-19th Century German Antique Swords

Materials

Paper

Antique and Collectable Decorative Japanese Kanata Sword, Signed 池田鬼神丸国重
Antique and Collectable Decorative Japanese Kanata Sword, Signed 池田鬼神丸国重

Antique and Collectable Decorative Japanese Kanata Sword, Signed 池田鬼神丸国重

Located in Norton, MA

ANTIQUE AND COLLECTABLE DECORATIVE JAPANESE SIGNED KATANA SWORD. Comprising a Japanese katana signed. The blade is signed "Ikeda Kishinmaru Kunishige" 池田鬼神丸国重.

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Swords

Materials

Metal

Sword and its scabbard-Diplomatic gift from Negus Menelik II Emperor of Ethiopia
Sword and its scabbard-Diplomatic gift from Negus Menelik II Emperor of Ethiopia

Sword and its scabbard-Diplomatic gift from Negus Menelik II Emperor of Ethiopia

Located in Leuven , BE

This prestige weapon was commissioned by Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia as a diplomatic gift for the renowned French Armenian merchant and honorary French envoy Matig Kevorkoff, a pr...

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Late 19th Century Ethiopian Antique Swords

Materials

Iron

Civil War Union Solider in Full Dress, Sword & Cannon, Union Gutta Percha Case
Civil War Union Solider in Full Dress, Sword & Cannon, Union Gutta Percha Case

Civil War Union Solider in Full Dress, Sword & Cannon, Union Gutta Percha Case

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Civil War portrait, union solider in landscape in 'Union' Gutta Percha case Rare and unusual, the Ambrotype of a Union solider, in full uniform, with sword, standing next to a canno...

Category

19th Century North American High Victorian Antique Swords

Materials

Glass

Sword and Pen: Egerton Castle, a Dual Virtuoso in Vanity Fair 1905 by 'Spy'
Sword and Pen: Egerton Castle, a Dual Virtuoso in Vanity Fair 1905 by 'Spy'

Sword and Pen: Egerton Castle, a Dual Virtuoso in Vanity Fair 1905 by 'Spy'

Located in Langweer, NL

Egerton Castle was not only a fencer but also an established author, which aligns perfectly with the caption, "He insists that his pen is mightier than his sword." This clever phrase...

Category

Early 1900s Antique Swords

Materials

Paper

Rare Etching of a Warrior Standing and Leaning on a Long Sword, ca.1658
Rare Etching of a Warrior Standing and Leaning on a Long Sword, ca.1658

Rare Etching of a Warrior Standing and Leaning on a Long Sword, ca.1658

Located in Langweer, NL

Etching of a warrior standing and leaning on a long sword. Originates from a figurine series 1653-1658, signed with his monogram.

Category

1650s Antique Swords

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with a Sword by Louis Kley
Late 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with a Sword by Louis Kley

Late 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of a Boy with a Sword by Louis Kley

By Louis Kley

Located in North Miami, FL

Late 19th century french bronze sculpture of a boy with a sword by Louis Kley By: Louis Kley Material: bronze, alabaster, copper, stone, metal Technique: cast, patinated, molded, me...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Swords

Materials

Alabaster, Stone, Bronze, Metal, Copper

"Portrait of a Young Man" known as"The Brave"or"The Swordsman") Simon Vouet
"Portrait of a Young Man" known as"The Brave"or"The Swordsman") Simon Vouet

"Portrait of a Young Man" known as"The Brave"or"The Swordsman") Simon Vouet

Located in Madrid, ES

The work, created in the 17th century, depicts a young man with a plumed hat and a sword, characterized by a strong use of chiaroscuro.

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17th Century French Baroque Antique Swords

Materials

Paint

Antique 0.88ct Old European Cut Diamond Pendant, 14k Gold, Circa 1900
Antique 0.88ct Old European Cut Diamond Pendant, 14k Gold, Circa 1900

Antique 0.88ct Old European Cut Diamond Pendant, 14k Gold, Circa 1900

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The pendant has been crafted in the form of a sword. The blade of the sword is plain and unembellished.

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Antique Swords

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain square bowl with blue floral motifs and gilt edge.
Meissen, Germany. Porcelain square bowl with blue floral motifs and gilt edge.

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain square bowl with blue floral motifs and gilt edge.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Celebrated for its refined hand-painting and technical mastery, its blue crossed swords remain one of the world’s oldest registered trademarks.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Swords

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Mahogany Armchairs from the Consulat Period
Pair of Mahogany Armchairs from the Consulat Period

Pair of Mahogany Armchairs from the Consulat Period

Located in Montreal, QC

Front legs in the shape of sword scabbards. Fine quality of carving and craftsmanship.

Category

Early 1800s French Empire Antique Swords

Materials

Mahogany

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain oval dish with blue floral motifs. Early 20th C.
Meissen, Germany. Porcelain oval dish with blue floral motifs. Early 20th C.

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain oval dish with blue floral motifs. Early 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Renowned for its exquisite hand-painting and technical mastery, its blue crossed swords remain one of the world’s oldest registered trademarks.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Swords

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain sauce boat with blue floral motifs and gilt accents.
Meissen, Germany. Porcelain sauce boat with blue floral motifs and gilt accents.

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain sauce boat with blue floral motifs and gilt accents.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Renowned for its exquisite hand-painting and technical mastery, its blue crossed swords remain one of the world’s oldest registered trademarks.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Swords

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain sauce boat with blue floral motifs and gilt accents.
Meissen, Germany. Porcelain sauce boat with blue floral motifs and gilt accents.

Meissen, Germany. Porcelain sauce boat with blue floral motifs and gilt accents.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Renowned for its exquisite hand-painting and technical mastery, its blue crossed swords remain one of the world’s oldest registered trademarks.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Swords

Materials

Porcelain

English 19th Century Heraldic Stained Glass Panel
English 19th Century Heraldic Stained Glass Panel

English 19th Century Heraldic Stained Glass Panel

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This unusual glass panel depicts three stunning examples of heraldic motifs: a red stag to the top left and hands holding a sword to the top right below a monogram of the letters E, ...

Category

19th Century English Antique Swords

Materials

Lead

1880-1900, Meissen pierced porcelain plate - floral décor, gold accents - 9.8in
1880-1900, Meissen pierced porcelain plate - floral décor, gold accents - 9.8in

1880-1900, Meissen pierced porcelain plate - floral décor, gold accents - 9.8in

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The underglaze blue crossed swords mark on the reverse confirms its authenticity as a Meissen product.

Category

19th Century German Antique Swords

Materials

Porcelain

The Horseman Returning from the Hunt, Alfred Barye, Émile Guillemin, Circa 1870
The Horseman Returning from the Hunt, Alfred Barye, Émile Guillemin, Circa 1870

The Horseman Returning from the Hunt, Alfred Barye, Émile Guillemin, Circa 1870

By Alfred Barye, Émile Guillemin

Located in Dallas, TX

Wearing a head turban and detailed riding apparel, the hunter has two felled game slung over the back of his tasseled saddle, with his long rifle slung over a shoulder and several sw...

Category

1870s French Antique Swords

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Palatial Pair of English Baroque Style 19th Century Carved Marble Resting Lions
Palatial Pair of English Baroque Style 19th Century Carved Marble Resting Lions

Palatial Pair of English Baroque Style 19th Century Carved Marble Resting Lions

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and palatial pair of English Baroque style 19th century carved marble resting sitting lions, the very realistic carved pair with fine attention to detail, each resting it...

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19th Century English Baroque Antique Swords

Materials

Marble

Circa 1860 English Staffordshire Figure of "The Lion Slayer"
Circa 1860 English Staffordshire Figure of "The Lion Slayer"

Circa 1860 English Staffordshire Figure of "The Lion Slayer"

By Staffordshire

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Sword restored. 8" w., 4" d., 15 7/8" h We are a family business that has been a major source for the selective buyer for over 90 years.

Category

Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Swords

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Vintage Pre-War Japanese Leather Kendo Fighting Mask Men, Early 1900s
Antique Vintage Pre-War Japanese Leather Kendo Fighting Mask Men, Early 1900s

Antique Vintage Pre-War Japanese Leather Kendo Fighting Mask Men, Early 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic and rare early Japanese Kendo (The Samurai Way/Path of the Sword) fencing martial arts protective armor/armour Men (mask).

Category

1910s Japanese Meiji Antique Swords

Materials

Metal

EVGENY ALEXANDROVICH LANCERAY (1848 – 1886): Cossack Cavalry Group in Bronze
EVGENY ALEXANDROVICH LANCERAY (1848 – 1886): Cossack Cavalry Group in Bronze

EVGENY ALEXANDROVICH LANCERAY (1848 – 1886): Cossack Cavalry Group in Bronze

By Evgeny Aleksandrovich Lansere

Located in Purkersdorf, AT

On an oval, naturalistic base, a lance-bearing Cossack cleans his sword and leads another horse. Later marble base, signed on the base in Cyrillic 'E.

Category

1920s Belarusian Romantic Antique Swords

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Antique Swords For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique swords is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique swords — often made from metal, wood and steel — can elevate any home. Antique swords have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique swords to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Neoclassical and Folk Art antique swords are of considerable interest. Many antique swords are appealing in their simplicity, but Meissen Porcelain, Benham & Froud and Adie & Lovekin produced popular antique swords that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Swords?

Antique swords can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,000, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $750,000.