Hilt Collection (page 4)

Coronation sword of the Kings of France, belonging to Charlemagne (742-814)
XIR58830 Coronation sword of the Kings of France, belonging to Charlemagne (742-814), known as Joyeuse (metal) by French School, (11th century); length: 97 cm; Louvre, Paris

Diamond combs and head ornaments, wings, sword hilts, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Balancing acts, 14th century
Girl balancing swords while held on a board by two men, 14th century (top), man balancing a lance on his nose, a sword on his finger, a wheel on his shoulder

Charlemagnes sword, sheath and hilt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalarts Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity and of the Middle Ages

The Duke of Wellingtons Sword (metal and leather)
XCF307345 The Duke of Wellingtons Sword (metal and leather) by English School, (18th century); Apsley House, The Wellington Museum, London

Wedgwood chatelaine, vase and sword
Mounted Wedgwood ceramics: chatelaine in steel and gold, vase formed of basalt sucrier, ormolu and marble, and court sword in hand-wrought steel. Chromolithograph by W

Superb sword hilt from the mid-16th century. Guard and pommel in black iron decorated with gold and silver figures, grip with mesh of gold wire in a feather pattern

Sword hilt and gilt hunting pipes, Germany, 16th century
Sword hilt in iron decorated with silver A, and gilt hunting pipes decorated with sapphires B and a crocodile C. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes

Asiatic weapons. Polygar sword 1, Colleree stick 2, Malay dagger or kris, sheath, pommel and hilt 3-8, Malay cresses or kris daggers 9, 10, Malay sabre and sheath 11, 12, Malay dagger 13

Buff coat, belt, glove, with sword and hilt
Buff coat 1, 2, buff belt 3, gilt-silver sword hilt 4, buff arm-piece and glove 5, 6, toledo sword 7, blade and scabbard 8, and hilt 9. Copperplate engraving by J

Helmet, breastplate and weapons
Helmet from a suit of armour of the time of King Charles I, breastplate, tassets and pouldron 3, ancient pertuisan 4, sword with silver hilt 5 and hammer of arms from the Tower of London 6

Portrait of a Seaman in an Interior
RAF38142 Portrait of a Seaman in an Interior by Harmen, Willems Witringa (17th century); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; out of copyright

Ancient figures of Orlando and Oliver, crowns and weapons of Charlemagne. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Giuseppe Bramati from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

The Solemn Delivery To The City Of Turin Of King Umbertos Helmet, Sword And Medals... (colour litho)
2798355 The Solemn Delivery To The City Of Turin Of King Umbertos Helmet, Sword And Medals... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Small Arms in the International Exhibition (engraving)
1587935 Small Arms in the International Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Small Arms in the International Exhibition)

Portrait of a Man, detail of his hands (oil on panel)
3114481 Portrait of a Man, detail of his hands (oil on panel) by Bartolomeo Veneto (d.1531); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Italian, out of copyright

Basket-Hilt Broadsword, c. 1740 (steel, pierced hilt, wood & leather grip)
490967 Basket-Hilt Broadsword, c.1740 (steel, pierced hilt, wood & leather grip) by Scottish School, (18th century); l:106.6 wt:1.24kg blade l:91.3 grip l:11.3 hilt w

Cup-hilted rapiers, c. 1650 (steel)
490895 Cup-hilted rapiers, c.1650 (steel) by Spanish School, (17th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Spanish, out of copyright

Court sword, c. 1790 (steel & silver with gilding)
490790 Court sword, c.1790 (steel & silver with gilding) by English School, (18th century); 99.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Two-Handed Sword, 1550-1600 (steel, leather & wood grip, bronze pommel)
491033 Two-Handed Sword, 1550-1600 (steel, leather & wood grip, bronze pommel) by German School, (16th century); Overall - l:170.50 Wt: 3.28 kg Blade - l:125.60 Quillions - w:53.70 Grip - l

Small sword, c. 1650 (steel)
490805 Small sword, c.1650 (steel) by English School, (17th century); 93.5x12 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; English, out of copyright

Small sword, c. 1730 (steel, iron, copper wire & wood)
490803 Small sword, c.1730 (steel, iron, copper wire & wood) by Italian School, (18th century); 95.2x7.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Small sword with masks and figures, c. 1660-80 (steel with copper wire)
490800 Small sword with masks and figures, c.1660-80 (steel with copper wire) by European School, (17th century); 104x7.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Small sword, c. 1700 (steel, wood & copper wire)
490795 Small sword, c.1700 (steel, wood & copper wire) by Italian School, (18th century); 100.3x10.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Small sword, c. 1650-60 (steel, wood & copper wire)
490789 Small sword, c.1650-60 (steel, wood & copper wire) by Netherlandish School, (17th century); 95.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Small-Sword, c. 1790-1800 (gold with blue translucent enamel, etched
500307 Small-Sword, c.1790-1800 (gold with blue translucent enamel, etched, blued & gilded steel) by Swiss School, (18th century); overall l:97 wt:0.43kg blade l:81 hilt l

Lion sword fitting (gold)
MGS171708 Lion sword fitting (gold) by Ashanti (19th century); Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; out of copyright

Small Sword, c. 1780 (forged steel blade;partially gilt & russet steel hilt;steel wire
499852 Small Sword, c.1780 (forged steel blade; partially gilt & russet steel hilt; steel wire, leather bands, wood core) by French School

Zand jambiya (Persian dagger) with double edged water blade, 1794
BAL44924 Zand jambiya (Persian dagger) with double edged water blade, 1794 by Persian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Persian, out of copyright

Victoria And Albert Museum: Dagger, the Hilt and Sheath of ivory, Italian, 14th century (engraving)
6011301 Victoria And Albert Museum: Dagger, the Hilt and Sheath of ivory, Italian, 14th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dagger)

Coronation sword of the Kings of France, belonging to Charlemagne (742-814) known as
XIR58829 Coronation sword of the Kings of France, belonging to Charlemagne (742-814) known as Joyeuse (metal) by French School, (11th century); length: 97 cm; Louvre, Paris

Selection of jewellery from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet) (see also 172230
XIR161328 Selection of jewellery from the Treasure of Childeric (gold and garnet) (see also 172230, 694817 and 673214) by Merovingian (5th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Islamic and Moorish designs for knife blades, from Art and Industry
STC132816 Islamic and Moorish designs for knife blades, from Art and Industry, published by Delatre, Paris, 1857 (engraving) by Albanis de Beaumont

Sword, Bronze Age (bronze)
AMQ133315 Sword, Bronze Age (bronze) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

A Ceremonial Sword of the Nizam of Hyderabad, 1880-1900 (inscribed steel blade
6310580 A Ceremonial Sword of the Nizam of Hyderabad, 1880-1900 (inscribed steel blade, gold hilt set with diamonds, rubies and emeralds often mounted in silver) by Indian School

A Ceremonial Sword of the Nizam of Hyderabad, 1880-1900 (inscribed steel blade
6310472 A Ceremonial Sword of the Nizam of Hyderabad, 1880-1900 (inscribed steel blade, gold hilt set with diamonds, rubies and emeralds often mounted in silver) by Indian School

Loyalist (Tory) officers cavalry saber, American Revolutionary War (metal & leather)
3429542 Loyalist (Tory) officers cavalry saber, American Revolutionary War (metal & leather) by Potter, James (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sword used by Loyalist Lt. Clench of Butlers Rangers
3429540 Sword used by Loyalist Lt. Clench of Butlers Rangers, American Revolutionary War (silver & stone) by American School

Cavalry Sword, c. 1700-1730 (steel, wire grip)
491025 Cavalry Sword, c.1700-1730 (steel, wire grip) by German School, (18th century); overall l:105 wt:120kg blade l:105 Grip l:14.5 guard w:11 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Schiavona Broadsword, Venice, 18th century (steel, brass, leather and wood)
490963 Schiavona Broadsword, Venice, 18th century (steel, brass, leather and wood) by Italian School, (18th century); overall - l:100.30 wt: 1.28 kg blade - l:84.40 grip - w:10.50 guard - w

Rapier, c. 1625-1650, made by Federico Picinino (steel, hilt russeted, wire grip)
490960 Rapier, c.1625-1650, made by Federico Picinino (steel, hilt russeted, wire grip) by Italian School, (17th century); l:144.8 wt:1.38kg quillions w:22.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Dagger, early 1600s (steel & horn)
490867 Dagger, early 1600s (steel & horn) by Italian School, (17th century); 27.6x4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Hunting sword, 1778-79 (steel with silver & wood hilt)
490863 Hunting sword, 1778-79 (steel with silver & wood hilt) by Kinman, William (c.1724-88); 74.9x10.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Inscription: D)

Small sword, c. 1650-70 (steel, iron, silver inlay, wood & brass wire)
490799 Small sword, c.1650-70 (steel, iron, silver inlay, wood & brass wire) by French School, (17th century); 90.8x6.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Small sword, 1640-60 (steel, wood & copper)
490793 Small sword, 1640-60 (steel, wood & copper) by German School, (17th century); 104.5x7.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Possibly from Passau, Germany.); Gift of Mr. and Mrs

Rapiers, c. 1650 (steel, leather & wood)
490896 Rapiers, c.1650 (steel, leather & wood) by Spanish School, (17th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Spanish, out of copyright

From the series Famous Actors Past and Present, c
CH401507 From the series Famous Actors Past and Present, c.1860-65 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (1786-1865) & Yoshitora, U

Jambiya Dagger (silver)
451579 Jambiya Dagger (silver) by Turkish School, (19th century); length: 53.7 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: Turkish curved dagger called a Jambiya)

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"Hilt: A Symbol of Power and Valor throughout History" From the Jacobite claymore sword wielded by Donald Cameron of Lochiel at the Battle of Culloden to Lieutenant-General Rowland, Lord Hill's prestigious title in 1819, the hilt has long been associated with strength and authority. Even British naval officer Horatio Nelson, renowned for his strategic brilliance, relied on a trusty hilt as he navigated treacherous waters. During World War II, a powerful message was conveyed through a poster urging people to "Back him up to the hilt, " emphasizing unwavering support for soldiers fighting on the front lines. This sentiment echoes that of Sir Richard Grenville, an English naval commander who fearlessly led his men into battle against overwhelming odds. The legend of King Arthur also features prominently when discussing hilts. Excalibur's magnificent hilt symbolized Arthur's rightful claim to power and served as a testament to his noble lineage. In artistry, we find exquisite depictions such as "Attendant Des Ordres" showcasing an intricately crafted hilt adorning a ceremonial sword. Similarly, "The Cavalier" captures the elegance and grace embodied by those who wore swords with ornate hilts during times of chivalry. Beyond Europe's shores lie tales from other cultures like Emiliano Zapata's revolutionary spirit or Jacques Cartier's exploration endeavors. Their stories intertwine with hilts that held both practicality and symbolism within their respective contexts. Lastly, we cannot overlook the timeless appeal of sabers adorned with scabbards in 19th-century weaponry. These weapons exuded sophistication while serving as formidable tools in combat – their gleaming hilts catching light amidst chaos. Throughout history, whether it be on battlefields or depicted in works of art, the hilt stands as more than just an accessory; it represents courage, honor, and resilience.