![]() ![]() ![]() “Well researched, well written and well illustrated, this book is an essential addition for the sword collector” ![]() Quality book productionīook length is 176 pages and it is printed on luxury 130gsm satin paper with a hardwearing, full colour, laminated hardback cover. The Foreword has been written by the renowned and famous edged weapons and antique arms author, Frederick Wilkinson. Importantly, the subject of care and preservation of antique swords is covered in detail and there is also a comprehensive bibliography to help the collector further their knowledge of British military swords. Illustrated excerpts and descriptions from the 1796 Sword Exercise for Cavalry by Napoleonic British cavalry officer, Gaspard Le Marchant are reproduced in detail and there are also informative sections on collecting antique swords in today’s marketplace. Sword Exercise for Cavalry and Collecting Antique British Military Swords Today ![]() Importantly for collectors, the Wilkinson Sword serial number date index (from 1854) has been reproduced to enable serious collectors to accurately date their Wilkinson swords. There is also a short and informative history of the Wilkinson Company and photographic descriptions of how a Wilkinson Sword was manufactured. Index of British sword makers and retailers.The Wilkinson Sword Serial Number Index.Close up shots of both the blade, hilt and scabbard make for an informative and ideal resource for the serious antique sword collector.īritish swords that are featured include: If you are interested in the history of British military swords then this is the book for you! It comprises well over 1500 full colour photographs of British swords and is the first and only full colour price guide for collectors of British regulation military swords.ĭetailed photographs and illustrations of all the British regulation sword patterns from 1786 – 1912 are included in the book. TO PURCHASE THIS BOOK PLEASE CLICK HERE Over 1500 full colour photographs British Military Swords 1786-1912 The Regulation Patterns An Illustrated Price Guide for Collectors by Harvey J S Withers Price: £35.95 Softback Edition ![]()
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