Swords Collection (page 3)

The Welsh pirate Howell Davis, mid 19th century (coloured engraving)
7339195 The Welsh pirate Howell Davis, mid 19th century (coloured engraving) by Debelle, Alexandre (1805-97) (after); 49.4x44.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: A)

Bronze Age Swords and rapiers from Torres de Oeste, Catoira, Spain, 8th century BC (metal)
AIS5355979 Bronze Age Swords and rapiers from Torres de Oeste, Catoira, Spain, 8th century BC (metal); Museo de Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain; (add.info.: Pontevedra, Pontevedra Museum); © Iberfoto.

Handle of the epee of the Spanish military Ramon Cabrera i Grinos (1806-1877) who took part in the Carlist Wars
AIS5339160 Handle of the epee of the Spanish military Ramon Cabrera i Grinos (1806-1877) who took part in the Carlist Wars. 1850 Madrid. Museo del Ejercito; © Iberfoto.

The Life of Captain Charlie Vane/Mary Read, A Female Pirate, 19th century (print)
7339230 The Life of Captain Charlie Vane/Mary Read, A Female Pirate, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 46x43.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339185 Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London

Turks attacking Greek corsairs, 19th century (hand coloured engraving)
7339176 Turks attacking Greek corsairs, 19th century (hand coloured engraving) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); 40.8x50.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Stirrup hilted sword which belonged to Rear Admiral Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1825 (metal-gilt, ivory, steel)
7295456 Stirrup hilted sword which belonged to Rear Admiral Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1825 (metal-gilt, ivory, steel, gilt, gilt wire, brass) by British School

War and Peace
5308143 War and Peace.; (add.info.: War represented by swords, spears and helmet; Peace represented by Music (Lyre) from Voltaire's 'Melanges de Philosophie' 1757

Admiral Sir Charles Saunders (1713-1775), 1772-73 (oil on canvas)
7338049 Admiral Sir Charles Saunders (1713-1775), 1772-73 (oil on canvas) by Brompton, Richard (c.1734-83); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate ship (coloured engraving)
7337534 British sailors boarding an Algerine pirate ship (coloured engraving) by Fairburn, J. (19th Century); 40.7x52.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J)

Sword with bird characters from China, Kingdom of the Fighters. , 5-3rd century bc
BEN5475729 Sword with bird characters from China, Kingdom of the Fighters. , 5-3rd century bc; Musee Cernuschi, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bronze glyptic, 5-3rd century BC)

Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver)
MMM5474534 Horizontal sundial, open, with an allegorical representation of justice (IUSTITIA) and mirror, c.1575 (silver, leather and paper); National Maritime Museum, London

The sailors monument in memory of Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Colourful etching by William Holland (1746-1819)
MMM5482838 The sailors monument in memory of Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Colourful etching by William Holland (1746-1819), early 19th century.; National Maritime Museum, London

Lieutenant, Royal Navy midshipman in the 18th century
MMM5482488 Lieutenant, Royal Navy midshipman in the 18th century by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Lieutenant)

Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or)
BEN5481293 Republic of Venice: Decision of the Council of 40 Senators of Venice (Council of Forty also known as Quarantia or Quarantia). Extract from the registers of May 3, 1761

George Washington. Equestrian portrait (print)
7420036 George Washington. Equestrian portrait (print); (add.info.: George Washington, 1732 - 1799. Equestrian portrait. First President of the United States of America)

The pirates of Cuba, 19th century (print)
7339234 The pirates of Cuba, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 24.4x23.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.

Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo)
7078892 Members of the French and Greek Fencing teams at the Summer Olympics, Athens, Greece. 1896 (photo); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures .

A prince in formal wear, 18th century (engraving)
3478418 A prince in formal wear, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting a prince in formal wear. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Representation of the battle between Bacchides, general of Demetrius I Soter (c187-150 BC) Seleucid King of Syria
532918 Representation of the battle between Bacchides, general of Demetrius I Soter (c187-150 BC) Seleucid King of Syria, and Jonathan during 160 BC campaign crushing Jewish rebellion

Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio, c.1900 (chromolithograph)
2636196 Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio, c.1900 (chromolithograph); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double duel between Romeo, Tybalt and Mercutio)

Blackbeard the Pirate (print)
7339240 Blackbeard the Pirate (print) by Cole, B. (fl.c.1701); 66.2x48.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.

Young boxer in practice, China 1900, postcard (photo)
PCT4256158 Young boxer in practice, China 1900, postcard (photo); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023.

Tarot game: allegorical representation of Justice holding a sword and a scales, late 19th century
FGL5478146 Tarot game: allegorical representation of Justice holding a sword and a scales, late 19th century; Fototeca Gilardi.

Scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock
5307860 Scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock, Middlesex)

The Cat Boot. circa 1910 (engraving)
6437819 The Cat Boot. circa 1910 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Litterature. Tales of fees. The cat boots and the king)

Mary Read, female pirate, 18th century (engraving)
7337523 Mary Read, female pirate, 18th century (engraving) by Wentworth, F. (18th century); 10x16.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: F)

Admiral Duncan receiving the sword of the Dutch Admiral de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797
7337686 Admiral Duncan receiving the sword of the Dutch Admiral de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Drummond

Fencing movements
3253074 Fencing movements; (add.info.: Fencing movements. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

A Silver bearer with sword and carrying pole, from India, 1828
3480337 A Silver bearer with sword and carrying pole, from India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a Silver bearer with sword and carrying pole, from India)

Crusade, Battle between Crusaders and Muslims
2967552 Crusade, Battle between Crusaders and Muslims; (add.info.: Miniature from the 'Roman de Godefroi de Bouillon')

Archangel Michael and the Dragon. Ca 1557 (sculpture)
7419541 Archangel Michael and the Dragon. Ca 1557 (sculpture); Gruuthusemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Sculptuur, Aartsengel Michael en de draak, ca 1557); © Paul Maeyaert

A Dutch Naval Captain, circa 1690-1704, oil on canvas, by the Netherlandish School, 1690 (oil on canvas)
7338097 A Dutch Naval Captain, circa 1690-1704, oil on canvas, by the Netherlandish School, 1690 (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 56.5x44.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pilgrims attacking Giant Despair, 19th century (print)
2603522 Pilgrims attacking Giant Despair, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration from the theological fiction 'The Pilgrim's Progress' by John Bunyan (1628-88)).

Caricature of Tsar Alexander 1st of Russia in his Privy Council: solicited by the Queen of Prussia for defeat
1753681 Caricature of Tsar Alexander 1st of Russia in his Privy Council: solicited by the Queen of Prussia for defeat, collezione Colored etching BNF engraving; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

An Elizabethan Duel, under the Direction of Captain Hutton, performed at the Hippodrome (litho)
1040576 An Elizabethan Duel, under the Direction of Captain Hutton, performed at the Hippodrome (litho) by Salmon, Balliol (1868-1953) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Elizabethan Duel)

Bronze age Petroglyphs of Castrino de Conxo, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, c. 2000 BC (petroglyph)
AIS5356027 Bronze age Petroglyphs of Castrino de Conxo, Santiago de Compostela, Spain, c. 2000 BC (petroglyph); La Coruna Province, Galicia

Bicorn cover, sword and set of buttons of the French Marshal Jean Baptiste Jourdan (1762-1833)
AIS5379425 Bicorn cover, sword and set of buttons of the French Marshal Jean Baptiste Jourdan (1762-1833); Museo de Armeria, Vitoria, Spain; (add.info.: Bicorn cover)

Frontispiece to 'The History of Buccaneers, or Freebooters of America', 1700 (print)
7339225 Frontispiece to 'The History of Buccaneers, or Freebooters of America', 1700 (print) by Unknown Artist, (17th-18th century); 9.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1567-1601), 1596-1601 (oil painting)
7337892 Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex (1567-1601), 1596-1601 (oil painting) by Gheeraerts, Marcus, the Younger (c.1561-1635); 119.4x94 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860), 19th century (oil painting)
7337975 Admiral Sir Charles Napier (1786-1860), 19th century (oil painting) by Joy, Thomas Musgrave (1812-66); 243.8x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682), 1834-45 (oil painting)
7338039 Prince Rupert, 1st Duke of Cumberland and Count Palatine of the Rhine (1619-1682), 1834-45 (oil painting) by Lely, Peter (1618-80) (after); 240x149.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

English sailors boarding a warship, using a nocturnal lightning raid method, using small silent boats
MMM5478606 English sailors boarding a warship, using a nocturnal lightning raid method, using small silent boats, this method has the advantage of surprise but has the disadvantage of being

Suits of armour. 14th century, from Enciclopediaa Ilustrada Segui, pub.1908 (engraving)
3701745 Suits of armour. 14th century, from Enciclopediaa Ilustrada Segui, pub.1908 (engraving); (add.info.: Suits of armour. 14th century. 1. Spanish 2. Full French suit 3)

A tragic duel - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving)
ICA4950519 A tragic duel - Cover of "The Eye of the Police", 1913 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Caricadoc.

Marc Antony dies in Cleopatra's arms. (print)
7420021 Marc Antony dies in Cleopatra's arms. (print); (add.info.: Marc Antony dies in Cleopatra's arms after stabbing himself with his sword)

History. Japan. Japanese theatre, soldiers fight. Illustration, Japan, 19th cent. (poster)
3434563 History. Japan. Japanese theatre, soldiers fight. Illustration, Japan, 19th cent. (poster); (add.info.: Coll. Part. History. Japan. Japanese theatre, soldiers fight)

Music. Opera. The dwarf Mime and Siegfried in the forge. Illustration in: Siegfried, opera by Richard Wagner (1876)
3434048 Music. Opera. The dwarf Mime and Siegfried in the forge. Illustration in: Siegfried, opera by Richard Wagner (1876), Germany, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Opera. Coll. Part. Music. Opera)

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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.