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South American Presentation Sword
South American Presentation Sword

South American Presentation Sword

$48,500 / set

H 39.5 in W 3 in D 1 in

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

American Victorian Bronze Presentation Sword with Scabbard
American Victorian Bronze Presentation Sword with Scabbard

American Victorian Bronze Presentation Sword with Scabbard

Located in Queens, 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

Materials

Bronze

Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake
Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake

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

Materials

Metal

China Pair Hand Carved "Long Swords" with Custom Presentation Case
China Pair Hand Carved "Long Swords" with Custom Presentation Case

China Pair Hand Carved "Long Swords" with Custom Presentation Case

$236Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 3 in W 26.758 in D 0.75 in

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

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

Midshipman Proctor’s Sword for Valour at the Battle of Copenhagen
Midshipman Proctor’s Sword for Valour at the Battle of Copenhagen

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

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver, Steel

Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12
Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12

Tiffany & Co. Colonial Silver Flatware Service for 12

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

the Admiral Dewey presentation sword and the famed Adams Gold Vase, now housed at the Metropolitan

Category

Antique 19th Century American Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

Gold, Enamel and Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie, 1805
Gold, Enamel and Cameo Commemorative Pendant by William Tassie, 1805

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

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Jean-Gabriel Domergue's French Academician Sword
Jean-Gabriel Domergue's French Academician Sword

Jean-Gabriel Domergue's French Academician Sword

$74,500

H 1.88 in W 4.25 in D 36 in

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

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Victorian Silver Decanter by Alexander Macrae for Widdowson & Veale
Victorian Silver Decanter by Alexander Macrae for Widdowson & Veale

Victorian Silver Decanter by Alexander Macrae for Widdowson & Veale

By Alexander MacRae

Located in Newark, England

swords, decorations and presentation silver. They were also appointed jewellers to the Court of Spain

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Collecting American 19th Century Silver by Katherine Morrison McClinton
Collecting American 19th Century Silver by Katherine Morrison McClinton

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

Category

20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper

Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases

Pair Louis XVI Style Chinese-Export Ormolu Mounted Famille Rose Porcelain Vases

$6,338Sale Price / set|24% Off

H 15 in W 7.75 in D 7.75 in

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Ormolu

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Louis XV Royal Presentation Sword
Louis XV Royal Presentation Sword

Louis XV Royal Presentation Sword

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H 4.5 in W 40.5 in D 6.5 in

Louis XV Royal Presentation Sword

By François-Thomas Germain, Juste-Aurèle Meissonnier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This remarkably rare silver gilt presentation sword was a personal gift from Louis XV, King of

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver

Louis XIV Royal Presentation Sword
Louis XIV Royal Presentation Sword

Louis XIV Royal Presentation Sword

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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

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Silver

China Hand Carved  "Long Swords" with Presentation Case
China Hand Carved  "Long Swords" with Presentation Case

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

Category

20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Serpentine

The Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund £100 Trafalgar Sword awarded to JOHN PILFORD ESQ CAPT
The Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund £100 Trafalgar Sword awarded to JOHN PILFORD ESQ CAPT

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

Category

Antique 19th Century British Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Ormolu

Antique 46 Star WMH Horstmann Company United States of America Flag 83"
Antique 46 Star WMH Horstmann Company United States of America Flag 83"

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

Category

Vintage 1910s American Classical Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Simons Bros, Sterling Silver Thimble Two oz. Jigger Measure or Shot Cup Bar Tool
Simons Bros, Sterling Silver Thimble Two oz. Jigger Measure or Shot Cup Bar Tool

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

Category

Early 20th Century American International Style Barware

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Sword Presentation Box, 17th Century
French Sword Presentation Box, 17th Century

French Sword Presentation Box, 17th Century

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H 19 in W 38.5 in D 15.5 in

French Sword Presentation Box, 17th Century

Located in Hinsdale, IL

French painted and decoupage sword presentation case; probably indicative of the 100 years war

Category

Antique 17th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

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Located in VALENZA, IT

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Located in London, GB

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By Maison Baguès

Located in Paris, FR

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Materials

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$2,875

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Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Arched Gothic Oak Cathedral Door

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$19,840

H 98.04 in W 53.75 in D 2.37 in

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Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

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Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock

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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.

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