![Japanese Edo Steel Katana w/ Gilt Menuki: East Asia, Japan, early Edo Period, ca. 1600 to 1610 CE. A stunning steel katana of lengthy, unsigned (o-suriage) form featuring a shinogi-cukuri blade profile and an attractive gunome-choji temper pa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974447_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
Gilt Knives & Swords
![Japanese Edo Steel Katana w/ Gilt Menuki: East Asia, Japan, early Edo Period, ca. 1600 to 1610 CE. A stunning steel katana of lengthy, unsigned (o-suriage) form featuring a shinogi-cukuri blade profile and an attractive gunome-choji temper pa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/179974447_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718311641)
![Very Fine Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword with Beautiful Horimono Dragon on 27 3/4: Very Fine Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword with Beautiful Horimono Dragon on 27 3/4" Nagasa Blade, Signed FUYUHIRO 1751. Very Nice FOO Dogs Mounts and Awesome Samurai Face Koshira. Gold Gilt Kogai with F](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425132_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Nice Antique WW II era or Earlier Asian Philippine Moro KRIS Sword with Fine Pommel & Ornate Gilt: Nice Antique WW II era or Earlier Asian Philippine Moro KRIS Sword with Fine Pommel & Ornate Gilt Silver Mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 20 1/2", Blade length : 15". ~ . Detailed c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425299_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Scarce French Napoleonic era English Navy Officer's Extra-long Dirk Naval Dagger with Nice Gilt: Scarce French Napoleonic era English Navy Officer's Extra-long Dirk Naval Dagger with Nice Gilt Mounts and Original Scabbard. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 21 1/2", Blade length : 16 1/4](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425213_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Late 19th / Early 20th Century Enameled Gilt Silver Filigree Jeweled Decorative Dagger: Late 19th / Early 20th Century Enameled Gilt Silver Filigree Jeweled Decorative Dagger. L: 11" W: 2-3/4"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5870/332992/179756402_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718238316)
![An Omani silver and gilt dagger Khanjar with rhino horn handle, early 20th century,: An Omani silver and gilt dagger Khanjar with rhino horn handle, early 20th century, with J shape steel blade, T shape horn hilt 31.5cm long Non-UK bidders are politely asked not to bid on this lot, as](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333108/179823374_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267699)
![Very Nice Russian Caucasian KINJAL Dagger in Gold Gilt Niello Silver Mounts.: Very Nice Russian Caucasian KINJAL Dagger in Gold Gilt Niello Silver Mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 14", Blade length : 10". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in thi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180424884_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Spanish Colonial Silver Dagger: Pre-Columbian, Iberian Peninsula, Spanish Colonial circa 1800s silver dagger. Daggers surface tested as high grade silver with a gilt and emerald color green cut glass inset into the guard and handle.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/333873/180405955_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718764212)
![Very Nice 18th C. American Revolution era English Officer's Rapier Sword with Extensive Engraved and: Very Nice 18th C. American Revolution era English Officer's Rapier Sword with Extensive Engraved and Gilt Blade Decorations. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 37", Blade length : 30 3/4". ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425229_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Fabulous Quality French Napoleonic era English Navy Officer's Dirk Naval Dagger.: Fabulous Quality French Napoleonic era English Navy Officer's Dirk Naval Dagger. Fine Engraved Chiseled and Fire Gilt Brass Furniture with Delicately Carved Grip. Deeply Curved Blade with Gold Inlaid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425212_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare 18th C. Mughal Indian Battle Sword with Jeweled Gold Gilt Copper Hilt and European Damascus: Rare 18th C. Mughal Indian Battle Sword with Jeweled Gold Gilt Copper Hilt and European Damascus Steel Blade. Rare Example for a Wealthy & Noble Warrior. Total length: 37 3/4", Blade length : 32 3/4".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425291_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Highly Attractive Russian Caucasian Presentation Dagger in a Rare Shamshir Sword Form, Exquisite: Highly Attractive Russian Caucasian Presentation Dagger in a Rare Shamshir Sword Form, Exquisite Enameled & Jeweled Decorations to Heavy Gold Gilt Silver Mounts. Blade with Extensive Islamic Scripts T](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180424880_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Fine 18th Century English British or French Rapier Sword: Late 17th or early 18th Century British or German Rapier. Straight, triangular in cross section blade with gilt inlay. Highly decorated guard handle and pommel. Total length : 36 1/4", Blade length :](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425231_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Moroccan "Koumiyah" Dagger w/Scabbard: Morocco, Dagger with scabbard in Koumiyah form. Pierced and stippled pattern of paneled floral motifs in gilt brass. Blade a curved double edge with copper panels to the ricasso. Handle in carved wood](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/333873/180405959_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718764212)
![Rare pre WW II Japanese KYU GUNTO Sword with Gilt Brass Mounts & Stingray Grip. Koto era Muromachi: Rare pre WW II Japanese KYU GUNTO Sword with Gilt Brass Mounts & Stingray Grip. Koto era Muromachi Period Mumei Blade, Circa 1450-1500s. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 37", Blade length :](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425110_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Sauce boat with fixed saucer German: Sauce boat with fixed saucer German, 20th century, maker's mark M. H. Wilkens & Söhne, Bremen-Hemelingen, silver 800/000, gilt interior, baroque form, curved saucer, sauce boat with side-mounted hand](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331518/178830077_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716985509)
![Lovely 18th C. Japanese Samurai TANTO Dagger with Silver & Gilt Copper Inlaid Mounts and a Nice: Lovely 18th C. Japanese Samurai TANTO Dagger with Silver & Gilt Copper Inlaid Mounts and a Nice Blade with Active Patterns to the Steel. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 11 1/2", Blade leng](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425104_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Early Imperial Russian Navy Officers Dirk Naval Dagger with Cruciform Section Blade and Gold Gilt: Early Imperial Russian Navy Officers Dirk Naval Dagger with Cruciform Section Blade and Gold Gilt Mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 14 3/4", Blade length : 9". ~ . Detailed condition](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180424891_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Good Imperial Russian Navy Officers Dirk Naval Dagger by German Maker E. & F. HORSTER,: Very Good Imperial Russian Navy Officers Dirk Naval Dagger by German Maker E. & F. HORSTER, Solingen, as Etched on Cruciform Section Blade. Fire-gilt Gilt Mounts, Rare Early Example. Total length (ins](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180424890_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Good Imperial Russian Navy Officers Dirk Naval Dagger by German Maker E. & F. HORSTER,: Very Good Imperial Russian Navy Officers Dirk Naval Dagger by German Maker E. & F. HORSTER, Solingen. Beautiful Etched Blade & Gold Gilt Mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) :14 3/8 ", Bl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180424889_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Fine American Revolution era French or English Officer's Rapier Sword with Profusely Chiseled &: Fine American Revolution era French or English Officer's Rapier Sword with Profusely Chiseled & Mercury Gold Gilt Hilt. Nicely wire wrapped handle. Strong Military Combat-worthy Blade. Total length :](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425238_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Nice American Revolution Birtish or US Rapier with Silver Mounted Hilt: Nice American Revolution Period British or US Rapier with Silver Mounted Hilt. Triangular in cross section blade is engraved with blued and gilt etched decorations. Tightly wire wrapped grip, pommel i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425235_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare Pattern 18th C. Spanish or French Cup hilt Rapier Sword, Likely Used in American Revolution.: Rare Pattern 18th C. Spanish or French Cup hilt Rapier Sword, Likely Used in American Revolution. Fine Blade with Gilt Engraved Decorations, Unusual Hilt Configuration. Total length (inside scabbard i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425234_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Very Ornate 18th Century French Rapier with Blued & Gilt Etched Blade, Hilt with Gemstone: Very Ornate 18th Century French Rapier. Straight engraved double edged gilt inlay blade beautifully decorated. There is also inscription around the middle. Wire wrapped handle, pommel decorated with g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425236_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
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![Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/178027916_1_x.jpg)
Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery
PITTSBURGH — Concept Art Gallery enjoyed a sensational result in its June 8 sale. Estimated at $300-$600, a Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze bodhisattva hammered for $330,000 ($402,600 with buyer’s premium). Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The buyer will be hoping they have bought one of the celebrated series of bronzes cast in the imperial […]
![Trio of French Empire gilt bronzes by Napoleon’s goldsmith roared to $51K at Stair](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/168576163_1_x.webp)
Trio of French Empire gilt bronzes by Napoleon’s goldsmith roared to $51K at Stair
HUDSON, N.Y. – Spotted in a regular Thursday Morning at Stair sale, a trio of French Empire gilt bronzes by Martin-Guillaume Biennais, Napoleon’s goldsmith, sold far above expectations on January 15. After just six bids, they hammered for $40,000 ($51,200 with buyer’s premium) against an estimate of $800-$1,200. Stair Galleries’ cataloging was brief but, as […]
![Gilt copper cow weathervane, Moorcroft pottery and a belsnickle appears at Kensington Dec. 11](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/162962227_1_x.webp)
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