This is a nice old Argentine gaucho knife. Silver plated, with some minor defects, but all in all in good complete conditon. There is some pitting on the blade, and there is dark residue that could be cleaned. There is a marker mark on the blade – LAMOVEDIZA, INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA. I believe this knife probably dates to the early 20th century, perhaps as late as the 1930s, but certainly no later. Going at a reasonable price.

AU $195

By comparison, hen’s teeth are not rare at all.

This is a supremely uncommon Ke Tri from Tibet. A large hatchet blade that probably dates back to the late 18th or early 19th century. Sadly, there are some condition issues with this sword. The silver wire on the handle may have been removed and rewrapped at some point, and it is possible the scabbard has been painted and cleaned. The blade, however, is in beautiful condition, and has the rare forged pattern seen only on Tibetan swords. For the uninitiated, Tibetan swords of the 19th century or earlier were constructed of strips of steel forged together in a distinct damascus-like pattern.

These swords can virtually impossible to find, and invariably impossible prices too. This is your opportunity to get the genuine article at a price may actually be affordable.  If you’d really like to possess this most uncommon article, please do look at these pictures. They speak a thousand words each. And feel free to email me with any additional queries.

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You are viewing a German World War 2 period Police Officer’s Sword.

This sword is identical in most respects to the sword worn by SS officers, with the exception that this one features a Nazi swastika and eagle on the hilt, whereas the SS sword features the runic SS logo.

It’s a good sword. Indeed, the blade is almost mint, with only some small loss of plating on one side towards the spear point. The scabbard has some loss of paint, which is nearly always the case on German swords. There is the smallest of chips on the Swastika emblem and some minor loss of plating. But none of this significant enough to warrant the term ‘defect’. This is a sword in great nick, with its original portapee.

The maker is Alcosco, and the company logo is very clear on the ricasso. (An interesting aside – it seems Alcosco or the Alexander Coppel Sword Company – actually Jewish roots. In fact, owing to this, they never manufactured the SS sword that resembles this one. A fascinating bit of information, is it not?)

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For collectors of British swords, this fellow needs no introduction. This was the last sword ever designed in Britain for cavalry and is still carried today by Cavalry officers in both Britain and other commonwealth countries. In fact, it is widely acknowledged as the finest cavalry sword ever designed and it remains one of the greatest of ironies that it was introduced at the very point where swords for cavalry where becoming obsolete.

This sword has a highly quality sharkskin grip and comes with its field service scabbard – an indication that it was almost certainly issued during World War 1. There is no makers name, but the standard Star of David is there and, while it is impossible to guarantee this, I would say this sword has the look and bearing of a Wilkinson, issued without a maker’s name for export to independent retailers in the colonies – a common practice.

AU $1150

This court sword is, I believe, in fact a General’s Office Sword belonging to a high-ranking officer, Major General or above, in the army of France during the Bourbon Restoration.

This is rare indeed and it’s as fine a sword as you can hope to find of this period. In fact, in form it is very similar to Napoleonic swords for General Officer’s, differing principally in the fact that tthe shell features the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon instead of that of the 1st Empire.

For the uninitiated, the House of Bourbon returned to power after 1814 and the fall of Napoleon. Other than a brief 100 day interruption in 1815 as Napoleon seized control on returning from exile, this royal house of France remained in power until about 1830

The sword has a triangular blade which is plated and etched with pattens typical of French swords of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Mother of Peart grips make it particularly attractive. The handle is a little loose in areas, simply the product of age, and the scabbard throat does come off the scabbard, simply because the staple is missing – a simply matter to rectify, and not even an essential one. The scabbard itself is an interesting rough type of hide leather, certainly of a higher quality than other leather scabbards.

This is a beautiful sword. And oh so French.

AU $1650

I’m happy for any experts out there to correct me on this, but I believe this to be from New Britain. This is a significant weapon, at 128cm long. It looks to have a fair bit of age to it and is composed of a hardwood, probably palm. Nicely limed at all the incisions on both sides. This is an attractive, weighty and nicely balanced club. If you are interested in this item, please be aware that the postage will exceed normal costs as Australia Post do not accept parcels of this length. However for the right collector, I think it will be worth every cent.

AU $895

Lombok Island lies adjacent to the more popular Bali, but in it terms of edged weapons and other cultural artefacts it produces its fair share of highly interesting and culturally distinctive items (do view the rare parang in the sold items list).

This fighting club dates to approximately the 1920s or 30s. The animal figure at the head of the club is quite typical of such items from this Island and it is nicely carved in native timber, and well limed. In truth, it’s a vicious weapon this. Somebody has placed a metal washer on the tip of this club for added impact. It comes away quite cleanly, and can be simply screwed on and off.

Collectors who have the full range of clubs from the region may do well to pick up items like this, which are relatively inexpensive, but also somewhat more interesting owing to the fact that they’re well and truly not highlighted in most collections.

AU $425

Collectors of Pacific clubs will know the Fijian Ula very well. It’s a lovely club with as particular design ingenuity. This is a nice example with genuine patina to it. Undoubtedly antique, it is nevertheless noticeably sturdier than many older Ulas, which tend to be far slimmer. I would guess from the patina that this club is close to a hundred years old. The carving configuration at the base is typical of older clubs of this type.

AU $595

This is a rare item indeed. As a South African myself , I have a fair bit of certainty that it is over or very close to a hundred years old. It is headman’s knobkerrie (headmen are tribal leaders) and is beautifully adorned with two-toned wire. The crafting is quite exquisite. These smaller knobkerrie clubs were used as much as items of status (maces) as weapons. This particular item has a very unusual leather strap, and certainly dates to British occupation in the area. Zululand was very much the heart of British South Africa. There is a number (12) stamped into the leather. This may or may not mean that it was used for official purposes. However, in my experience, the type of leather used was very much the sort of leather used in early British equipment – sword scabbards and the like. It is not unlikely that this was an official issue weapon in late Victorian or early Edwardian Zululand.

Very scarce item and a tempting purchase for collectors of both British militaria and tribal and African weaponry.

AU $695

In the North of India, the Naga are a hill tribe people with a very distinctive cultural identity. This item is known as a Naga Dao. It is essentially an axe constructed of iron and hardwood, which has been nicely finished. The tang of the blade is secured firmly to the hardwood by a type of rattan or weaving. At the base of the haft there are several tufts of goat hair, dyed black and red.

A lovely item for collectors of tribal weapons.

AU $395