Hilt Collection (page 5)

Folding knife (steel with enamel decoration)
CZA228920 Folding knife (steel with enamel decoration) by French School, (19th century); length: 26 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow

Pattern 1853 Cavalry Troopers Sword, c. 1854 (wrought iron)
NAM259292 Pattern 1853 Cavalry Troopers Sword, c.1854 (wrought iron) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Tools, weapons and ornaments of the Bronze Age (engraving)
962194 Tools, weapons and ornaments of the Bronze Age (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tools, weapons and ornaments of the Bronze Age)

Sword ornaments from the Treasure of Childeric I (426-491
NUL172230 Sword ornaments from the Treasure of Childeric I (426-491) King of the Salian Franks (gold & garnet) (see also 161328)

Basket-hilted broadsword (steel)
2560077 Basket-hilted broadsword (steel) by English School, (16th century); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865121 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865069 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Nakamura Noshio II as Sakuramaru, 1796 (colour woodblock print)
883223 Nakamura Noshio II as Sakuramaru, 1796 (colour woodblock print) by Enkyo, Kabukido (1749-1803); 36.3x26.2 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Dagger handle with floral design (nephrite)
874812 Dagger handle with floral design (nephrite) by Indian School, (17th century); 13.81 x8.41 x2.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Detail from dagger handle with floral design (nephrite)
874811 Detail from dagger handle with floral design (nephrite) by Indian School, (17th century); 13.81 x8.41 x2.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Hilts of typical American officers swords, American Revolutionary War
3429539 Hilts of typical American officers swords, American Revolutionary War (metal & leather) by American School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolutionary War)

Sword of honour awarded to Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand (colour litho)
2819042 Sword of honour awarded to Major Jean-Baptiste Marchand (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sword, c. 1350 (iron, wood grip and brass pommel replacements)
491096 Sword, c.1350 (iron, wood grip and brass pommel replacements) by German School, (14th century); Overall - l:79.40 Wt:90 kg Blade - l:62.90 Quillions - w:15.30 Grip - l

Hand-and-a-Half Sword, c. 1500 (steel, wood, leather, quillions & spirally fluted pommel
491074 Hand-and-a-Half Sword, c.1500 (steel, wood, leather, quillions & spirally fluted pommel of blackened steel) by German School

Two-Handed Sword with Flamboyant Blade, 1550-1600 (steel
491034 Two-Handed Sword with Flamboyant Blade, 1550-1600 (steel, leather & wood grip with brass rivets, bronze pommel) by German School

Cup from a rapiers hilt, c. 1650-75 (steel)
490894 Cup from a rapiers hilt, c.1650-75 (steel) by Italian School, (17th century); 12.3x12.3 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Dagger, late 1600s (steel & ivory)
490870 Dagger, late 1600s (steel & ivory) by Italian School, (17th century); 30.2x6.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Joan of Arc (c. 1412-31)
RWS15304 Joan of Arc (c.1412-31) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Trustees of the Royal Watercolour Society, London, UK; eRoyal Watercolour Society; English, out of copyright

Pedro Menendez de Aviles (litho)
PNP377478 Pedro Menendez de Aviles (litho) by American School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pedro Menendez de Aviles (1519-74), founder of St

Portrait of Stephen Beckingham
CH27019 Portrait of Stephen Beckingham by Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-87); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Mathieu Schiner (1465-1522) (oil on canvas)
PWI261822 Mathieu Schiner (1465-1522) (oil on canvas) by French School, (16th century); Chateau de Beauregard, France; (add.info.: Cardinal de Sion; ); ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Spanish Suit of Armour and Sword (steel)
KW205688 Spanish Suit of Armour and Sword (steel) by Spanish School; Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Sword, late second or very early third century (iron)
5865091 Sword, late second or very early third century (iron) by Roman; length: 46 cm; Arbeia Roman Fort & Museum, Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info)

Swords (litho)
6013448 Swords (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swords. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Portrait of Sir Charles Cornwallis, in a Fur Trimmed Black Cloak, White Doublet and Brown
1195522 Portrait of Sir Charles Cornwallis, in a Fur Trimmed Black Cloak, White Doublet and Brown, Gold Embroidered Waistcoat, (oil on panel) by Peake, Robert, the Elder (c.1551-1619) (attr)

An important diamond-set gold-hilted sword, c. 1814-15 (steel, gold & diamonds)
3709161 An important diamond-set gold-hilted sword, c.1814-15 (steel, gold & diamonds) by Spanish School, (19th century); blade length: 83.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish

(Female Dancer), 19th century (colour woodblock print)
883243 (Female Dancer), 19th century (colour woodblock print) by Matora, AIishi (1793-1833); 21.3x18.4 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Highly important La Tene warrior fibula, detail (gold) (see also 1065822-6)
1065827 Highly important La Tene warrior fibula, detail (gold) (see also 1065822-6) by Celtic, (3rd century BC); length: 14.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Swords made from Toledo Steel (steel)
KW205687 Swords made from Toledo Steel (steel) by Spanish School; Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Sabre, 1942. Creator: Carl Buergerniss
Sabre, 1942

Cross Hilt Sword, hilt, British, London; blade, German, Solingen, 1600-1625. The most fashionable, worn by noblemen in England at the time of King James I

Dagger with Scabbard, Indian, Mughal, 1605-27. Creator: Unknown
Dagger with Scabbard, Indian, Mughal, 1605-27

Dagger with Sheath, Hilt, Indian, Mughal; blade, Turkish or Indian, late 17th century

Dagger (Katar) and Sheath, Indian, Mughal, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Dagger (Katar) and Sheath, Indian, Mughal, 17th century

Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony, hilt, German, Dresden; blade, Spanish
Rapier of Prince-Elector Christian II of Saxony (1583-1611), hilt, German, Dresden; blade, Spanish, Toledo, dated 1606

Smallsword with Scabbard, hilt and scabbard, probably Spanish; blade, German, Solingen, ca. 1790-1800

Scimitar with Scabbard, Hilt and scabbard, Turkish; Blade, Iranian, late 16th-17th century

Nimcha with Scabbard... Algerian; blade, European... late 17th-early 18th century
Nimcha (Saber) with Scabbard, hilt and scabbard, Algerian; blade, European, hilt and scabbard, late 17th or early 18th century; blade 16th or 17th century

Cinquedea, Italian, possibly Emilia, ca. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Cinquedea, Italian, possibly Emilia, ca. 1500

Smallsword, French, Paris; blade, German, hallmarked for 1694-95. Creator: Unknown
Smallsword, French, Paris; blade, German, hallmarked for 1694-95

Basket-Hilted Sword, Scottish, 1730-50. Creator: Unknown
Basket-Hilted Sword, Scottish, 1730-50

Dagger (Kindjal) with Scabbard, Caucasian, possibly Kubachi, Dagestan, dated A. H. 1234 / A
Dagger (Kindjal) with Scabbard, Caucasian, possibly Kubachi, Dagestan, dated A.H. 1234/A.D 1818-19

Smallsword, British, probably London, ca. 1700. Creator: Unknown
Smallsword, British, probably London, ca. 1700

Smallsword Hilt and Scabbard Mounts, British, London, hallmarked for 1797-98

Smallsword with Scabbard and Case, British, London, hallmarked for 1798-99. Believed to have been presented to Captain Thomas Le Marchant Gosselin (1765-1857) in 1798

Presentation Smallsword with Scabbard, British, London, hallmarked for 1797-98. inscribed " The Committee of Merchants of London presented this sword to Lieuten John Burn for his active

Congressional Presentation Sword and Scabbard of Major General John E. Wool (1784-1869), American, probably Baltimore, 1854-55

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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.