Period (1680-1725) Swords for Sale

[Gentleman of Fortune]

Yes, I know they are pricey, but this will help give an idea of what we should be looking for for GAoP

VERY GOOD COLONIAL PERIOD ENGLISH HANGER, ca. 1680-1720

n overall very good+ condition with smooth lightly toned surfaces to the unmarked, lightly cleaned, 23", single edged, clip-point back-blade: retains 65%+ of its polish with some scattered discoloration and fine pitting. Brass hilt with an oval shell guard embossed with a raised Death Heads angel. The integral knuckle bow, quilon and pommel-cap with an embossed floral design. The curved, possibly replaced, deer antler grip. An overall very good+ near fine example of an Early Colonial Period Infantry Hanger. Overall length, 28". For a similar example please see below and, G. C. Neumann's "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution", pg. 63 figure 6.S..

Price: $1,875.00

[Gentleman of Fortune]

#EBH5 -- English Horseman's Basket-hilted Backsword, ca. 1650 -- $4500.00

A good English horseman's sword, ca. mid-17th century. Blade with two long fullers, stamped in the fullers FERARA, and a third short fuller at forte. Ricasso stamped with a mark as shown. Original leather grip wrapped with twisted iron wire. The basket comprised of nine bars in groups of three bars, swollen at the midpoints, stemming from the quillons and united at the pommel end, joined by small saltires. Saltires showing chiseled decor, now faint. Blade edge irregular, still very sharp. Blade 35 5/8", overall 41". GC; moderately pitted with heavy pitting and some surface scale to parts of the basket. Nice dark rust patina overall. A good example of an attractive pattern of sword. For a similar example, see Neumann, p. 144, item #247.S.*

*Neumann, George C. "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution." Texarkana, TX: 1991.

[Gentleman of Fortune]

#BQ861 - 17th Century Northern European Horseman's Backsword - $2645.00

Straight fullered SE blade, etched with bird and male portrait designs and not-quite discernable script. For a similar inscription, see Leslie Southwick's "Price Guide to Antique Edged Weapons," item #233, p. 91. Leather and wire bound grip appears to be original. Many swords of this type saw use in America during and before the Revolution.* Condition VG; a few small nicks to blade, slight twist at ricasso, good dull grey finish. Overall 40 1/2", blade 34 5/8".

*See: "Swords & Blades of the American Revolution" by Neumann page 81, #58S.