Swords Collection

Edward the Elder, Aethelstan, Edmund I and Eadred, Anglo-Saxon Kings of England before the Norman Conquest (engraving)
7147390 Edward the Elder, Aethelstan, Edmund I and Eadred, Anglo-Saxon Kings of England before the Norman Conquest (engraving) by American School

An Indian Maharaja, 1913. Artist: AC Lovett
An Indian Maharaja, 1913. From The Gorgeous East by Frank Elias. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1913]

Scotland for Ever; the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, 18 June 1815
Scotland for Ever ; the charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, 18 June 1815. The attack by the Royal Scots Greys cavalry regiment on the French 45th infantry was immortalised in this famous painting

The Light Dragoons 1790 - 1992
The evolving uniform of The Light Dragoons. From Left - 13th Light Dragoons 1790, 18th Light Dragoons 1810, 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) 1930, The Light Dragoons 1st December 1992

King of Spades from a deck of Goodall & Son Ltd. playing cards, c1940. [Goodall & Son Ltd. London, c1940]

The Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales ) (or simply " Staffords" for short) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales Division

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1814-1815, (1944). Creator: Thomas Lawrence
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1814-1815, (1944). Portrait of Anglo-Irish soldier and future British prime minister Arthur Wellesley

A Celtic Chieftainess (Boadicea), 1924. Creator: Herbert Norris
A Celtic Chieftainess (Boadicea), 1924. From " Costume & Fashion - The Evolution of European Dress Through the Earlier Ages", by Herbert Norris. [J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd, E. P

Ancient Roman costume from the time of the late Roman Republic -- warriors, legionnaires (infantry soldiers), a cavalryman, a centurion, an emperor in purple (red), an ensign bearer

The Battle of San Romano, c1438, (1909). Artist: Paolo Uccello
The Battle of San Romano, c1438, (1909). Painting held at The National Gallery, London. From The National Gallery, Vol. One [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London and Edinburgh, 1909]

Death of Henry Percy (Harry Hotspur) at the Battle of Shrewsbury, 21 July 1403, (c1860). Together with his uncle, Thomas Percy

Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice, 1885

Down to the Dregs, 1880 (c1902)
Down to the Dregs, 1880, (c1902). Artist, John Seymour Lucas. A man in 17th century dress drains a tankard of beer. From The Nations Pictures

The Angel Standing in the Sun, 1846. Artist: JMW Turner
The Angel Standing in the Sun, 1846. The Archangel Michael with flaming sword on Judgement Day. From Tate Britain, London

The Vigil, c1884, (1938). Artist: John Pettie
The Vigil, c1884. The Vigil of Arms was one of the religious exercises, which in the Middle Ages preceded the conferment of knighthood

The Capture Of Guy Fawkes, 1605, (c1850). Fawkes was an English conspirator who attempted to blow up the houses of Parliament on November 5th

The Queen reviews the Grenadier Guards
At the tercentenary parade of the Grenadier Guards at Windsor, the Queen turns to speak to Colonel Sir Thomas Butler, Lieutenant-Colonel of the Regiment. Date: 1956

Choosing The Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910. Creator: Henry Payne
Choosing The Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910

Drunk Warrior and Court Jester, Italian painting of 19th century. Artist: Casimiro Tomba
Drunk Warrior and Court Jester, Italian painting of 19th century. Tomba, Casimiro (1857-1929). Found in the collection of the M. Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol

Japan - Geisha Girl bows to a samurai warrior - New Year Ceremony Date: circa 1910s

Fitzwilliam Bewicke-Copley wedding
Scene at the wedding of Lord Fitzwilliam (Major Hubert Francis Fitzwilliam Brabazon Foljambe) to the Hon Gladys Bewicke-Copley, with an archway of swords provided by the Royal Horse Guards

Ancient Greek Battle
ANCIENT GREECE The soldiers, some in chariots and some on foot, use spears and swords against their foe

Tarot Card - As d Epee (Ace of Swords)

1857 Mutiny / Rebel Sepoys
Rebel sepoys

James Figg, Boxer
Generally regarded as the earliest of Prize Ring champions, Figg was also a expert in the use of swords, cudgels and quarterstaffs

Two Japanese men, possibly samurai, full-length studio portrait with backdrop, standing, one facing front and the other facing left, each with two swords. Date ca. 1877

The Queen as Captain-General
In her role as Captain-General of the Honourable Artillery Company, the Queen presents new colours to Lieutenant F.H.B Layfield, right (Queens Colour) and Lieutenant J.S. Teakle (Regimental Colour)

The Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865-1866. Artist: Gustave Dore
The Archangel Michael and his angels fighting the dragon, 1865-1866. The Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus in her arms looks down from Heaven. From Gustave Dores Bible (Revelation 12:1)

An Englishman in Moscow, 1913-1914. Artist: Kazimir Malevich
An Englishman in Moscow, 1913-1914. Kazimir Severinovich Malevich (February 23, 1878 - May 15, 1935) was a painter and art theoretician

Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry)
7378237 Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

Dhumavati / Matangi, 1885-90. Creator: Unknown
Dhumavati/ Matangi, 1885-90

Gold, Silver, Lapis and Obsidian in the Splendid Swords of the Kings - The Royal Treasure of Dorak c.3000 BC - report of the finds from the excavations by James Mellaart, Assistant Director

Arthur Draws the Sword from the Stone, 1911. Artist: Walter Crane
Arthur Draws the Sword form the Stone, 1911. The young Arthur pulls the sword from the stone to become King of England. Frontispiece of Stories of the Knights of the Round Table by Henry Gilbert

The Landing of Saint Patrick in Ireland, c1912, (1914). Artist: Edward Reginald Frampton
The Landing of Saint Patrick in Ireland, c1912. This painting depicts the imminent arrival of St. Patrick in Ireland in AD 430. After an original work by Edward Reginald Frampton (1870-1923)

Advertisement, James Figg, sword fighting, boxing
Advertisement for the services of the champion boxer James Figg - teaching gentlemen the use of the small backsword and quarterstaff, at home and abroad

Attack on the Wexford Rebels, Ireland, 26 May 1798, in response to an uprising at Oulart Hill led by Father John Murphy (visible on the far right). Date: 1798

The British Navy, 1837-1897, (early 20th century). Artist: TS Crowther
The British Navy, 1837-1897, (early 20th century). A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London)

Mohammed Nadir Shah - King of Afghanistan with his Brother
Mohammed Nadir Shah (1883-1933) (second from right) - King of Afghanistan between 1923-1933 with his Brother and two other Officers. Date: circa 1924

Officer, 1st Royal Regiment of Dragoons
An officer of the First or Royal Regiment of Dragoons in uniform. He is mounted and carrying a sword. The plate is entitled Advancing to the Charge

The Crown Regalia - 1953 Coronation
Illustrations of the Crown Regalia, along with descriptions of their individual roles in the Coronation ceremony. Includes the Crown of St

Tunisia - Arab Bazaar
Tunisia - an Arab dealer sitting in his shop, surrounded by his wares (pretty much everything you can imagine) including drapes, rugs, pots, a stuffed baby crocodile, swords, guns

Lord Kitchener reviewing Indian Troops - WWI
Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, (1850 - 1916), a British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman, reviewing Indian troops - World War one era

Swords, Daggers, Maces
Assorted weapons: epees, short swords, daggers, maces, sabre, scimitar, cudgel and axe

Prince Henry, Hotspur and Falstaff (Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 1, Act 5, Scene 4), first published 1796; reissued 1852

The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. Creator: JE Bruton
The Cape Town Highlanders, 1900. The Cape Town Highlanders infantry regiment of the South African Army was mobilised for active duty during the Second Boer War

The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. Creator
The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel, 1910. Artist: John Henry Frederick Bacon
Beowulf shears off the head of Grendel, 1910. A print from Hero Myths and Legends of the British Race by MI Ebbutt, 1910

Isandhlwana: The Dash with the Colours, 1879, (c1880). Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Soldiers of the Tudor Period, c16th century, (1903). From Social England, Volume III, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Enrique Loynaz del Castillo, (1871-1963), 1920s
General Enrique Loynaz del Castillo. Born in Puerto Prince (Santo Domingo). In 1893 was in charge of the separatist newspaper El Guajiro

Two of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, early 14th century. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I

The Battle of Towton, 29 March 1461, (c1920). The Battle of Towton (1461) took place near Towton in Yorkshire and was one of the bloodiest ever battles fought in Britain

Representation of the enamel effigy of Geoffrey V on his tomb at Le Mans Cathedral, 1849. Artist: Lemercier
Representation of the enamel effigy of Geoffrey V, Count of Anjou (1113-1151), on his tomb at Le Mans Cathedral, Le Mans, France, 1849

Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Artist: Hippolyte Lecomte
Battle at the Porte St Denis, 28th July, 1830, Paris. Fighting between the people and royalist troops during the French Revolution of July 1830. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

General Methuen surrendering to de la Rey, 2nd Boer War, 7 March 1902. Paul Sandford Methuen (1845-1932) British Lieutenant-General

Swords of State & Mercy
CROWN JEWELS OF ENGLAND The Sword of State and the Sword of Mercy Date: 1937

Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Creator: Vigilius Erichsen
Catherine II of Russia in Life Guard Uniform on the horse Brillante, 1782. Equestrian portrait of Catherine the Great in the uniform of the Preobrazhensky Regiment

The Fall of Constantinople, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho)
IL322142 The Fall of Constantinople, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fudo Myo-o, 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Fudo Myo-o, 13th century. A wooden sculpture of an angry looking diety, holding a sword in his right hand and ope in his left, sitting cross-legged on an stylized rock formation

Citizen of Moultan and Sikh Soldiers (engraving)
1617725 Citizen of Moultan and Sikh Soldiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Citizen of Moultan and Sikh Soldiers)

Wrestlers, from Wrestlers, plate 3, 1552. Creator: Dirck Volkertsen Coornhert
Wrestlers, from Wrestlers, plate 3, 1552

Napoleon in His Study, c1800, (1896). Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821), Emperor of France from 1804. Napoleon enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Lochiels Charge at Killycrankie, 27 July 1689, (c1880). The Battle of Killiecrankie was fought between Highland Scottish clans supporting King James II and VII

Edward I, King of England from 1272, (1932). Artist: Rosalind Thornycroft
Edward I, King of England from 1272, (1932). Edward (1239-1307) was popularly known as Longshanks because of his 6 foot 2 inch (1.88 m) frame, and the Hammer of the Scots

12th Lancers, 1889. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 5 October 1889)

Sir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Artist: Knight
Sir Redvers Henry Buller, British general and Victoria Cross holder, 1902. Buller (1839-1908) won the Victoria Cross at Inhlobane, in the Zulu War, 1879

Wayland Smiths Cave, Berkshire, England. Formerly an underground chamber of some prehistoric king or priest. Wayland was a mythical smithy who made invincible swords. Date: BC

Lord Kitchener inspecting Indian troops
Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, (1850 - 1916), Field Marshal, diplomat, and statesman, inspecting Indian troops at Hampton Court, West London

Bannockburn / 1314
The Scottish army led by King Robert de Bruce VIII defeat the invading English army of Edward II

The 93rd Highlanders entering the breach at the storming of the Secundrabagh, Lucknow
NAM310664 The 93rd Highlanders entering the breach at the storming of the Secundrabagh, Lucknow, 16th November 1857 (w/c) by Norie, Orlando (1832-1901); National Army Museum

Captain Charles John Stanley Gough (1832-1912) during the Indian Mutiny at Khurkowhah
NAM237768 Captain Charles John Stanley Gough (1832-1912) during the Indian Mutiny at Khurkowhah on 15th August 1857, c.1860 (oil on canvas) by Desanges

Imogen (engraving)
1056328 Imogen (engraving) by Schmalz, Herbert Gustave (1856-1935) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imogen. Illustration for The Graphic)

Portrait of Yada Gorosaemon Suketake, 1852. Creator: Yokogawa Horitake
Portrait of Yada Gorosaemon Suketake, 1852

The Siege of Silistria, (1854), 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Siege of Silistria, 1854, (1890). The Siege of Silistra took place during the Crimean War when Russian forces besieged the Ottoman fortress of Silistra

Henri Jacques-Guillaume Clarke, 1804, (1839). Creator: Julien Leopold Boilly
Henri Jacques-Guillaume Clarke, 1804, (1839). Clarke (Henri-Jacques-Guillaume) duc de Fettre, Marechal de France. Portrait of Henri Jacques-Guillaume Clarke (1765-1818)

St. Peter Enthroned with St. John the Baptist and St. Paul, 1515-1516, (1930). Creator
St. Peter Enthroned with St. John the Baptist and St. Paul, 1515-1516, (1930). Saint Peter, the Catholic Churchs first pope, wearing the papal tiara, and fishermans ring

The difference between law and justice, 1809. Artist: Isaac Cruikshank
The difference between law and justice, 1809; showing the Lord Mayor, John Atkins, using the City sword to prod the posterior of a visitor who leaps over the parapet of Mansion House

Verbena or Vervain, 1947. Drought-resistant plant valued in butterfly gardening with longstanding use in herbalism and folk medicine, usually as an herbal tea

A Camel-Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Camel-Sowar of the 10th Bengal Lancers, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

There Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. Artist: WR Wollen
There Was A Hand-To-Hand Struggle, 1902. In the aftermath of their victory at the Battle of Isandlwana, the Zulus mounted an attack on the British border post at Rorkes Drift

General Sir Banastre Tarleton, 1st Baronet, 1782. British soldier and politician, (1919). Artist: Banastre Tarleton
General Sir Banastre Tarleton, 1st Baronet, 1782. British soldier and politician. General Sir Banastre Tarleton, 1st Baronet (1754-1833)

Warwick the Kingmaker, 15th century English nobleman and soldier, (1893)
Warwick the King aker, 15th century English nobleman and soldier, (1893). Warwick (1428-1471) in armour holding a shield and sword

King William as represented on his seal, (1870). A wood engraving showing William the Conqueror (1028-1087) from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix

Herbert Waring in Under the Red Robe, c1902. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Herbert Waring in Under the Red Robe, c1902. Actor Herbert Waring appears in a stage production of Stanley Weymans novel

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"Swords: A Timeless Symbol of Power and Valor" From the iconic battle cries of "Scotland for Ever" to the heroic charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, they have played a pivotal role in shaping history. Whether it was The Light Dragoons from 1790 to 1992 or the gallant warriors donning Ancient Roman costumes, these blades were more than mere weapons – they represented honor and courage. The Staffordshire Regiment, known for their unwavering loyalty, carried swords that embodied their indomitable spirit. And in Down to the Dregs, an artwork capturing life in 1880s England, we catch a glimpse of how they were an integral part of society's fabric. In Paolo Uccello's masterpiece depicting The Battle of San Romano from c1438, we witness the sheer artistry behind wielding a sword amidst chaos. JMW Turner's painting titled The Angel Standing in the Sun showcases not only his mastery but also highlights how swords could be seen as divine instruments. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice reminds us that these blades held both power and danger. Arthur Wellesley, better known as Duke of Wellington, exemplified this duality during his leadership from 1814-1815. Herbert Norris' portrayal of Boadicea portrays a Celtic Chieftainess with her sword raised high – symbolizing resistance against oppression. Even playing cards like Goodall & Son Ltd. 's King of Spades recognized the regality associated with these weapons. Lastly, John Pettie's artwork called The Vigil captures a moment frozen in time where soldiers stand guard with swords drawn – ready to defend what they hold dear. Through centuries and across cultures, they have remained steadfast symbols embodying strength and bravery. These timeless artifacts continue to captivate our imagination while reminding us that sometimes it takes more than words alone to shape the course of history.