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The first and only edition of Bonaventura Pistofilo's curious and elegant illustrated fencing manual. Dedicated to English courtier, diplomat, natural philosopher and polymath Sir Kenelm Digby (1603-1665), with his portrait (attributed to Francesco Bertelli by Brunet). An extensively illustrated manual on the history and handling of pikes, halberds, and muskets. Divided into three parts, the first deals with the origins, history and usage of the pike; the second, shortest section, with the history, etymology and usage of the halberd; and the third, the background and use of the musket and arquebus (including a short history of gunpowder) and a final section on military dress and colours, and flags. In the 'use' section of each part, full-page engraved plates with numbered figures illustrate corresponding passages of text - how to carry a pike and prop it against a wall, how to carry a halberd, etc

In Siena for Hercole Gori, 1621. First Edition. Elegant full parchment binding from the period. Frontispiece in a decorative frame. Portrait of the author in an elegant decorative frame. Illustrated with 53 fine copper engravings by Francesco Bertelli. Dimensions 14x22 cm (oblong), 4 pages of preliminary matter, 316 pages, small tears and holes, commesurate with age . Excellent condition

https://www.lambertantiques.com/books-and-prints/p/oplomachia-di-bonaventura-pistofilo-1621

Dutch Model 1813 Light Cavalry No. 2 sword, known for their very short production life and are a rare find. The No. 3 version was introduced only a year later in 1814. A very heavy Dutch sword from the Napoleonic war, they were carried by the Dutch Light Cavalry and mounted Artillery during Waterloo. Later some of these swords were used during the Belgian conflict in 1830.

The sword shows the heavy influence of the French style since at the time Holland was just starting to gain independence from being a French providence.

Steel hilt with hand guard and 2 side bars and steel pommel, wooden troopers grip, covered with black horse leather steel scabbard with two loose hanging rings. The length of the sword ca.103 cm. Width at the ricasso 3,5 cm. Weight, including scabbard: Ca. 2,1 Kg

https://www.lambertantiques.com/swords/p/dutch-m1813-light-cavalry-sabre

Probably the longest I have spent researching a sword

The Spanish Machete di Artillaria model of 1802/3. The discrepancy is caused by it first being documented in the regulation of 1802, but not actually issued till 1803. The 1802 Regulation reorganized Spanish artillery train, introducing the first mounted batteries in the army.

Described as a short sword with a solid brass guard. With a broad, flat blade swelling towards the point with a clipped point it saw service through the Napoleonic wars and the Peninsular campaign

The sword was typically issued to gunners and drivers of field batteries, and was carried until 1842. It is also one of the swords referenced by the British "Select Committee on Artillery Equipment" in 1819 in their discussions on the adoption of a new British artillery sword

Examples can be found in: Chamberlain's "Spanish weapons in the Americas". "Europäische Hieb- und Stichwaffen" di Müller/Kölling/Platow, page 327 no. 450. Another saber in the Museo del Ejército Madrid (with a broken loop-guard).

Probably the sword I've spent the longest researching

The Spanish Machete di Artillaria model of 1802/3. The discrepancy is caused by it first being documented in the regulation of 1802, but not actually issued till 1803. The 1802 Regulation reorganized Spanish artillery train, introducing the first mounted batteries in the army.

Described as a short sword with a solid brass guard. With a broad, flat blade swelling towards the point with a clipped point it saw service through the Napoleonic wars and the Peninsular campaign

The sword was typically issued to gunners and drivers of field batteries, and was carried until 1842. It is also one of the swords referenced by the British "Select Committee on Artillery Equipment" in 1819 in their discussions on the adoption of a new British artillery sword

Examples can be found in: Chamberlain's "Spanish weapons in the Americas". "Europäische Hieb- und Stichwaffen" di Müller/Kölling/Platow, page 327 no. 450. Another saber in the Museo del Ejército Madrid (with a broken loop-guard).

A 17th century Dutch smallsword with a flamberge undulated blade tapering towards a fine point, 77cm blade 95cm overall. A broad central fuller covers the first third of the blade with a rubbed inscription. A braided wire grip, decorative ruled pommel and quillons with knuckle bow and double shell guard. Overall an excellent example of this style of sword

https://www.lambertantiques.com/swords/p/flamberge-smallsword

A 17th century Dutch smallsword with a flamberge undulated blade tapering towards a fine point, 77cm blade 95cm overall. A broad central fuller covers the first third of the blade with a rubbed inscription. A braided wire grip, decorative ruled pommel and quillons with knuckle bow and double shell guard. Overall an excellent example of this style of sword

https://www.lambertantiques.com/swords/p/flamberge-smallsword