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| i have a antique boston regalia knightshead sword with the letters on handle CDC inside on sword it said young please give me some imformation on it and what it is worth - ann: 7/15/2010 9:36:55 PM |
| hello i have a knights of templar sword also known as knights of christ sword made some where between 1873 and1893 i NEED to know how much it is worth can any one help me - jess: 6/8/2010 12:10:05 AM |
| I aquired a sword with scabbord and up by the hilt it says J Martin Co. 457 Paul St. Montreal. It has much design on the blade with "Artillery" on one side and between a crown and a cannon marking on the other side is an inscription or crest that says "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE". on the "artillery side of the blade by the hilt is a 1/4" round brass inlay that says "proved" with a little cross or similar marking. I believe the handle is of shark skin and has an original tassle with a silver covered item that looks similar to small woven pine cone shape. Does anybody out there have any info on this sword? - Lord Leighton: 6/3/2010 2:12:54 PM |
| I have a sword made by M.C. Lilly & Co. Columbus Ohio. It has a red cross inside of a Kings crown and many maltese crosses on the etchings. Half way down the blade it says Luther Hood. Does anybody know any information on this sword such as when it was made, what it was used for, and its value? Please contact my email address: gregmaddox@rocketmail.com. Thank You - Knight of the Crown: 5/9/2010 9:37:37 PM |
| We have a sword we found in a field a few years back. The handle is made of brass it has a knights helment on the handle and a ingraved cross and the bottom of the handle. It looks like between those to it most have been wooden or maybe leather not sure. Its gone. Can you tell me anything about it.
- jj: 4/26/2010 7:48:57 AM |
| i bought a sword made between 1880-1920
it's a military sword-ko tm u r
please tell something about this sword
it also has gold drawings on the blade..
the company were the sword was made is
the Mc lilly of columbus,ohio
bill - bill irvin: 3/31/2010 6:30:04 PM |
| I have a silver ring. the top or front is of what appears to be a roman soldier looking left and an eagle is on each side of it. very old , cant find any info anywhere. - mattr: 3/17/2010 12:36:30 AM |
| I have a sword from ea armstrong detroit mich With the letters fcb on it leather handle and silver chain lots of engraving on the blade and the name david williams on it .any idea of a value on it would be appreciated. Thank You - tony r: 3/9/2010 1:40:39 PM |
| I have a sword from ea armstrong detroit mich With the letters fcb on it leather handle and silver chain lots of engraving on the blade and the name david williams on it .any idea of a value on it would be appreciated. Thank You - tony r: 3/9/2010 1:37:35 PM |
| hello hi i have a sword were F.B.C. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS please hepl find out about this sword thanks - maddmann41: 3/7/2010 10:39:57 AM |
| i was given a sword for christmas some several years ago and it is from mclilly and co. columbus ohio with the name august wilson on the blade with gold etchings on both sides. the sheath has a cross in a crown very vibrant colors of blue and red.the sword hilt is black with a silver cross in the middle.number on sheath says 22. i cant find any info on this sword could u help me. thank you for everything and hope to hear back soon. Brian - redlightning0708: 1/25/2010 8:58:51 PM |
| i got a sword that has E.L.johnson on it.it was made in 1860 it is made by E.A.armstrong if you have one let me know if you have some info on it get at me by email levi420x@gmail.com it would be highly appreciated it got's knight with horses on the one side. and on the other side it has crosses on it with knight armor and the name of the owner on it E.L.johnson in oldenglish the sheath is got made of bronze on it with some coler on it the cros and the crown ty - levi420x: 1/19/2010 10:56:50 AM |
| i got a sword that has E.L.johnson on it.it was made in 1860 it is made by E.A.armstrong if you have one let me know if you have some info on it get at me by email levi420x@gmail.com it would be highly appreciated it got's knight with horses on the one side. and on the other side it has crosses on it with knight armor and the name of the owner on it E.L.johnson in oldenglish the sheath is got made of bronze on it with some coler on it the cros and the crown ty - levi420x: 1/19/2010 10:37:24 AM |
| Apparently that same company also made wool clothing. A wool jacket with a red cross on the sleeve was found in an attic. Anybody know anything about it? Thanks - cc: 1/14/2010 10:35:04 PM |
| We have a sword made by E A Armstrong,Detroit MI. The name on the sword is Henry Greenman. It looks extremely old and has an #20 on the back of the sheeth. The handle is Ivory with a cross on one side and initials H G on the other. There is a knights head on the end of the handle with what looks to be a pheasant maybe. The sword is engraved with knights and a castle. Can someone please tell me where to find more information on it. - Kelly: 11/24/2009 1:01:39 PM |
| fraternal Knights Templar sword or "society sword" as they are called among collectors.
The purpose of this page is to explain, not only these fraternal swords but also, the different companies that manufactured them.
Description Of Swords
Pommel:
Regardless of manufacturer, the pommel almost always depicts a knight's head. This does not distinguish the sword as uniquely Templar as other fraternal swords such as the Knight's of Pythias depict a knight's head as well.
Grip:
The grip on a Templar sword is sometimes black and sometimes ivory. Quite often it will depict the cross and crown emblem of the order as shown in the diagram to the left. Some swords will display a stylized Christian cross while others a triangle and cross. Frequently Templar swords are engraved with the owner's initials on the grip.
Knuckle Guard:
Templar sword knuckle guards typically depict the cross and crown but many of the M. C. Liley and Co. swords show a knight's head as shown in the diagram to the left.
Blade:
The blade of the Templar sword is particularly ornate and will often depict crusader scenes and lily work. Virtually every Templar sword made in the last century and a half will carry the engraved name of its owner.
Sheath:
A nickel plated sheath indicates the sword belonged to a Sir Knight, while a gold plated one is that of a Preceptor (Canada) or Commander (United States). Like the blade these sheaths are very ornate and the markings will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
History Of American Sword Manufacturers
Frank Henderson, a prominent citizen in Kalamazoo Michigan and whose home, the Henderson - Royce Castle is a prominent site to this day, began selling and manufacturing swords and regalia in 1850. He remained in the business for nearly a half century until his death in 1899. The company he began would remain active until it was dissolved in 1923.
Initially Henderson sold swords under his own name Frank Henderson and would continue to do so until he formed a partnership with Theron F Giddings in 1871. The new company, Henderson and Giddings Co. was a short lived venture and in 1873, Henderson resumed trade as Frank Henderson.
From this time Henderson began an association with the Ames Sword Company and as an agent distributed their line of fraternal swords and regalia. This relationship continued for two decades at which time, in 1893, he consolidated his affairs with Ames and formed the Henderson Ames Company.
Henderson bought out the E. A. Armstrong Regalia Factory, including all machinery and inventories a year later. After Henderson's death in 1899 the company continued on for the next twenty-four years when it was purchased and dissolved by The M. C. Lilley and Company.
The M. C. Lilley and Company purchased the Ames Sword Company in 1925 and in the same year change their name to The Lilley Company. The newly acquired equipment was moved from Chicopee MA, to Columbus Ohio.
In 1931 they became the Lilley-Ames Company continued on for another two decades but due to a lack of diversity in their product line began to fail. C. E. Ward bought them out in 1951 and at this time began to manufacture badges.
Chronology Of Major
American Sword Manufacturers
With the chronological list below you should be able to get a rough date as to when your sword was made. For example if your sword carries the markings of Henderson Ames, then it was manufactured sometime between 1893 and 1929.
1850 - 1871 Frank Henderson
1871 - 1873 Henderson and Giddings
1873 - 1893 Frank Henderson
1893 - 1923 Henderson Ames
(Henderson Died In 1899)
1923 - 1925 The M. C. Lilley and Company
1925 - 1931 The Lilley Company
1931 - 1951 Lilley-Ames Company
1951 - 1953 Lilley-Ames Company
(Badge Maker New Ownership)
PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT GIVE, NOR ARE WE QUALIFIED TO GIVE, APPRAISALS ON YOUR FRATERNAL SWORDS
- autogirl: 11/18/2009 1:02:50 AM |
| I hAVE AN ANCIENT LOOKING SHEATH FOR A SWORD OR DAGGER. IT IS METAL AND THE EMBLEM SHOWS A FIGURE CARRING A CROSS. IT HAS THE LETTERS F C B ON THE EMBLEM. INSIDE THE SHEATH APPEARS TO BE SOMETHING MADE OF WOOD. THE SHEATH IS SOMEWHAT RUSTY. IT IS HEAVY. IT ALSO HAS A STAR WITH A CIRCLE AROUND IT. IN FACT IT HAS TWO STARS. IT IS SO OLD LOOKING...IT LOOKS MASONIC AND RELIGIOUS
CAN SOMEONE TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT IT. HOW OLD AND IS IT VALUABLE. I'M NOT TRYING TO SELL IT. JUST WANT TO FIND OUT WHAT ALL THESE THINGS MEAN AND WHO CAN HELP - C AMEEN: 11/1/2009 11:51:18 AM |
| We have a Paxaut Bellum sword that says made by M.C. Lilley, Columbus, OHIO. The name on blade is F.D.W. Arnold. Black handle, brass,lions,globe on top? Can you tell us anything? - mema52: 8/31/2009 9:44:21 PM |
| Ihave a double headed dragon sword and cant find another like it;it has what apears tobe chines wrighting on both sides of the sword and a small chines letter on the handle,it also has a scabard with a raised dragon and chines wrighting it weighs at least 7kg combind the scabard also has two rings on it im not sure of what they are made off possable brass,bornze iron .please try and help me solve this as i have spent mant hours trying myself - cooper: 8/15/2009 4:50:32 AM |
| i have a sword that has an eagle head and all kinds of writings on it some ofthe words i can read are enis punta de esta alameda machente zacate can someone help meplease and tell me what this means and what kind of language - jblue40: 8/1/2009 9:29:00 AM |
| I have a sword with a knights head on the butt end, a silver cross on the handle, and on the blade has the name A.A.wolterersperuer. Also on the sheathit has a crown with a red cross in the middle of it and a enscription around the crown that says "Be Thou Faithful Unto Death & I Will Give Thee A Crown Of Life" Can someone tell me where i can find some information about this sword and can someone tell me how much it is worth? - zbonez: 7/29/2009 10:38:59 AM |
| i found a sword thats about 30 in ches with a wite handle with vertical lines on it and a knights head on the bottom or pommel idk wat it is but it looks pretty old - icedog: 6/26/2009 5:44:27 PM |
| Hallo ich besitze einen Logendegen von einem Freimaurer.Der Griffkopf ist ein Ritterkopf,der Griff Ist aus Elfenbein mit einem Kreuz,die Klinge ist Reichlich Verziert mit einem Ritter,und der Inschrift Angel N Davis,und der Waffenmanufaktur THE HENDERSON AMES CO KALAMAZOO MICH.Die Scheide ist auch Reichlich Verziert mit Krone und Emailliertem Kreuz.Meine Frage zu welchem Order of the Temple(der Besitzer gehörte)
Danke im vorraus.Bitte schickt mir Infos an ,hk.wagner@gmx.at - Helmut: 6/21/2009 1:09:21 PM |
| Re: Jessica posting 2/20/09
Sounds like it is Knights of Pythias. I have my grandfather's Very ornate, a lion on the top, and brass hand guard, also my grandfather was a captain within the KP. They had a regular lodge and also a drill team. Also did encampments and have pictures of this around 1910. Also, have the drill regulation books as well. Always admired it and it is beautiful. He has his name engraved on the scabbard sword, and the scabbard is very ornate being of white metal with engraved roman images on the upper part. Have the belt, with clips for sword as well. It is worth a few dollars as saw this type for sale for around $3200.00 on ebay a month back. - jn: 5/8/2009 10:45:18 PM |
| i have this sword in my closet it looks really old so i googled it it is a FCB UR Sword, the name on it is J.W.Hemling if anyone has any info please talk - kenneth cole: 3/22/2009 4:16:17 PM |
| There is a sword in my family and we think that it is from the Knights of Pythias. The sword is engraved with numerous biblical scenes through out the handle and on the blade. I can not seem to find another sword that is even similar to it. I remember one time going to a museum in Peru, IN and seeing one like it. At the time that we visited the museum the staff did not know any information on it other than it came from the Knights of Pythias. The staff had been looking for any information about the sword for years and could not find anything. The other thing that we know is the sword is to passed onto the first born son of the previous first born son. Is there anyone who knows anything about this particular sword? If so could you please let me in on the information because this sword has fascinated my family for generations. You can e-mail me at toothman_jessica86@yahoo.com. Thank you and I would appreciate any information that anyone can provide. - Jessica: 2/20/2009 1:31:10 AM |
| Hi. I have an old case/trunk with Henderson-Ames lable on the top front. On one side is the 2 headed eagle and a name and address with a gold and black cross. Inside the case is a flap that opens to divide the case. The flap has roses on it and is made of heavy cardboard type material. It looks to be very old. I researched this company and it ceased to be called Henderson-Ames by 1923 or 1931, depending on who you believe. The top of this case says Sole Leather, Steel Springs. Anybody else have a case like this? - Fran: 2/3/2009 12:40:06 AM |
| IN HOC SIGNO VINCES
is translated "By this sign thou shalt conquer," - MBrooms: 12/28/2008 6:36:17 PM |
| hey i have a belt that on the buckle says" IN HOC SIGNO VINCES." also has a star with a red cross and says texas with one letter on each point of the star. three slides on the belt with the same star manufactured by the Pettibone bros. MFG.co. Can anyone tell me about this belt?
You have a Knights Templar swordbelt. IN HOC SIGNO VINCES means "in this sign you will conquer". This belt is unique to Knights Templar in Texas. The slides are for chains to hang on. These chains attach to the scabbard of the Templar sword. Pettibone was a manufacturer of fraternal regalia based out of Cincinatti. - Shawn: 8/30/2008 7:48:10 PM |
| I have a knife or a daggers of some sort on the handle it has a double headed eagle at the top of it and a peacock at the bottom it is very old it looks like its made from brass or something of that sort. - bullrider: 8/25/2008 11:29:03 PM |
| hey i have a belt that on the buckle says" IN HOC SIGNO VINCES." also has a star with a red cross and says texas with one letter on each point of the star. three slides on the belt with the same star manufactured by the Pettibone bros. MFG.co. Can anyone tell me about this belt? - Lil One: 8/9/2008 4:10:02 PM |
| i have a pendent, 14k gold, has the armor/shield type cross on a chain, i cant find anything like it, the cross and crown have red colored stones and around the cross and crown said in "hoc sig no vinces" at the end of the chain is a T shaped handle, can anyone help ? - smith.2357: 8/5/2008 8:46:42 PM |
| I have a sword that I am convinced is from the knights of pytheus because of the k p on each side of the knights visor, yet i have not found one like it in my research. mine has a falcon or eagle atop the knights head. although it is a beautiful piece the name engraved on the blade is unidentifiable - ray: 7/21/2008 7:35:02 PM |
| i have a sword from knights of pithias it is made of silver says on the blade 25th anniversary silver bell it was my great great grandfathers i dont know where to look to find info on it - togood656: 2/12/2008 8:19:15 PM |
| contact me about this; mrlucky105@aol.com - Tim Corder: 1/28/200: 1/25/2008 12:29:05 AM |
| Faith, Benevolence, and Charity, FBC, from Knights of Pythias fraternal organization. - todd: 5/16/2007 9:58: 1/25/2008 12:11:17 AM |
| My father has a sword, or a rapier, With "The M. C. Lilly x Lev, Columbus, D." written on it. i did a lil research to find that Columbus's real name is Columbus D. Ferdinand. so I'm wandering if there is any record any where of swords that Chris may have owned. Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks - Darkend1331: 1/20/2008 11:39:28 AM |
| HELLO i HAVE 2 BELT BUCKLES WITH THE RED CROSS ON THEM, THE INSIGNIA FOR THE " TEMPLAR KNIGHTS AND THE WORDS " IN HOC SIGNO VINCES " AND THE NAME ENGRAVED ON BACK--HENDERSON AMES CO. OF KALAMAZOO, MI. CAN YOU TELL ME WERE THEY MADE FOR THE TEMPLAR KNIGHTS ORGANIZATION, WHAT WAS IT REFERING TOO ? ALSO WHAT WOULD BE THEIR VALUE, THEY ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, THANKS JOE BURKART - BURTBASS: 11/18/2007 4:26:20 PM |
| i have a henderson ames sword with in hoc sicno vinces with an ivory handle and it appears to be a knight head do anyone know anything about this sword maybe an age - Natsameasb4: 9/29/2007 12:19:15 AM |
| I have a sword with a knights head on the butt end, an ivory handle with cross on it, and on the blade has the name charles l. bughes. Also on the sheath it has a crown with a red cross in the middle of it and a enscription around the crown that says "Be Thou Faithful Unto Death & I Will Give Thee A Crown Of Life". can someone help me i need info...
lantz - lantz: 8/31/2007 2:11:10 AM |
| I have a beautiful dagger made by an E.A. ARMSTRONG out of Detroit Michigan. Can anyone give me any information about this company. The dagger is very ornate and have a red porcelain grip with silver. thank you.......... - crazyhawk: 8/28/2007 2:15:42 AM |
| I HAVE A SWORD FROM MC LILLY CO OF OHIO.
THE ENGRAVED NAME ON THE SWORD IS W.J. ARLINGTON
CAN ANYONE HELP ME FIND OUT THE HISTORY OF THIS SWORD. IT IS A VERY INTRICAE PIECE. WITH MUCH ART WORK ON EITHER SIDE OF THE SWORD - TINY TIM: 8/23/2007 10:58:13 PM |
| I have 6 costumes from a play that held in 1926 in Clevelamd. I also have the wigs(3) and the following costumes, an inner guard with sandles and tights and a hat, high priest with full attire, a lad with arrows and holder, a horn and hat, 3 guard outfits, two with leather waist guards and hats, and a herald costume with sandles. I have pictues available. The costumes were made by the McLilly Co. in Columbus. I could use some information on these. I also have the quite elaborate metal like boxes that they were stored in. Any ideas about their worth? - Sandy: 7/20/2007 12:16:11 PM |
| I have in possession what appears to be one year subscription of 1825 "National Intelligencer" newspapers published in Washington D.C.. Wondering if they are of any value? Any suggestions on where to go for an appraisal. - todd: 5/16/2007 9:58:32 AM |
| I have a sword and scabbord that was given to me by my great grandfather. The sword is engraved with the name "W.A. Mellen" and was made by E.A. Armstrong Detroit Michigan. The end of the handle of the sword has a mustached knight in a armour helmet. There is a full lion on top of the helmet. There is a chain running from the front of the helmet to the head of a phoenix on the guard. The handle is wrapped in black leather with a gold metal wrapped around 10 1/2 times. On the back of the handle, near the blade are the initials F C B. On the scabbord is an ornate brass figure of Samson pulling down two pillars. Above Sampson's head are again the letters F C B. My great grandfather also gave me a lapel pin that has those same letters on it. I was pretty young when he gave it to me and I think he said that it was from some Christian Brotherhood, but I can't remember what the F stood for. Fraternal? Any body know? Any idea what it is worth? - DSW: 5/5/2007 3:56:12 PM |
| I HAVE A LEATHER FLAP OF AN OLD POUCH. IT LOOKS LIKE IT WAS USED IN SOME WAR. THE ORIGINAL OWNER, ENGRAVED, BY HAND, F. LUTHER, AND UNDERNEATH THAT HE ENGRAVED, LUTHER, IOWA.
IT HAS TWO BRONZE BUTTON SMAPS THAT READ...THE HENDERSON.AMES CO. KALAMAZOO, MICH. (ON EACH BUTTON)
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF HAS ANY WORTH? - AGWIZ9: 4/29/2007 5:56:19 PM |
| I have an extremely ornate GAR sword. The blade is garnished with a Union Soldier, there is also the likness of Abe Lincoln. The letters GAR are prominently engraved on the blade. Also, there is an Eagle with a ribbin acrossed it's chest. On the ribbin are the words E. Pluribus unum. On one side of the blade is a date of 1861, and on the other side a date of 1866. Although very faint, the manufactures mark appears to be that of E.A. Armstrong, Detroit Mich. The handle is brass and also extremely ornate. The wire band on the handle circles the handle 13 times. The letters GAR is prominantly displayed. If anyone can give me any more information on this sword, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you - Augieiii: 4/26/2007 8:58:06 PM |
| I have a wooden 3 angled pedistal with some kind of carving all around with a metal plate that says henderson-ames company kalamazoo, mi... is it old??? - Danielle: 2/2/2007 4:28:11 PM |
| I have a Sword and scabbord with M.C.Lilly & co. of Columbus Ohio.cross on handle with knnights head on end. lots of engraving on sword including memto mori.name Earnest W Russel.thou faithful unto death,give thee acrown of life - sam2cath: 1/28/2007 5:54:23 PM |
| i have NUMEROUS masonic fraternal robes from the henderson ames co. also,i have an old scroll, in a metal tube requesting permission to open a chapter of the eastern star. the scroll is dated 1876. i found them behind a false wall while demolishing an old masonic lodge in augusta illinois. i was wondering if anyone knew anything about them, or their worth. thanks! - baja_040801: 12/8/2006 4:01:46 PM |
| My uncle has found a sword marked with E. A. Armstrong Company, Chicago. It has a knights head on the end of the handle, which is black. It is engraved with many different markings, one of which is a cross with a ribbon in front of it. It is also engraved with the name of Will W. Lady. It looks prety old and has a silver sheath. If you can help me, e-mail me at terry_c_7992@hotmail.com. - terry: 11/24/2006 9:40:23 PM |
| I have a steel sword with engraved ornamentation with a standing knight with pennant and name O'Bleakley with Knights head pommel ivory handle engraved. On the back of the handle a cross through a triangle. Meltise crosses on either end of the cross guard. A cross through a crown at the center of the cross guard. Traces of gold platting on cross guard and pommel.
What's it worth????? - flames: 11/8/2006 6:53:12 PM |
| I have a steel sword with engraved ornamentation with a standing knight with pennant and name O'Bleakley with Knights head pommel ivory handle engraved. On the back of the handle a cross through a triangle. Meltise crosses on either end of the cross guard. A cross through a crown at the center of the cross guard. Traces of gold platting on cross guard and pommel.
What's it worth????? - flames: 11/8/2006 6:51:12 PM |
| Here is a good site that might help some of you with value http://www.ruble-enterprises.com/what_do_I_have.htm - ahughto: 6/17/2006 11:30:13 AM |
| I have a sword from the Headerson Ames Company of Kalamazoo. The handle i belive is ivory with the initials R.B.D.and a crown with a cross above
it.On the otherside it has a large cross on it.On
the top of the handle of the handle it has a Knight head with a Dragon on top.On the blade it has a Star with a cross in it spelling of Taxas.The blade has R.B.Dyron ingraved on it. On
the sleave it has a knight with a red cross on his Chest. - Joe: 6/13/2006 4:46:14 PM |
| The sword was dound in the trash can in Riverside.
Thanks for the info I looked so lomg to find, wish to give it back to the blood that would enjoy the memory. - SAKKK: 5/22/2006 11:44:21 PM |
| Re: the sword found by sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk: 4/10/2005 2:26:22 PM\ in a trash can, inscribed with the name of Frederick Nelson Schiegner, he was born 5 March 1875 in Kansas but moved to Northern California by 1900, died in Long Beach in Nov 1965. He was a member of Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, Southern Jurisdiction of the United States, Valley of San Francisco, Orient of Califonia. Perhaps that is the origin of the sword. In what city was it found? - marysmith: 5/16/2006 4:43:48 PM |
| I have a sword and sleave I think it is a masonic sword but I don't know the vaule of it. it have a cross on the handle knight at the head a star with the word Texas the sleave hav a knight with a red cross also, a crown with red cross contact me at grs1hel@swbell.net - gsmith5: 5/2/2006 11:49:01 AM |
| I have a sword and sleave I think it is a masonic sword but I don't know the vaule of it. it have a cross on the handle knight at the head a star with the word Texas the sleave hav a knight with a red cross also, a crown with red cross - gsmith5: 5/2/2006 11:47:15 AM |
| I recently inherited a sword and am trying to find information on it. It appears to be a B. Pasquale sword with a black handle with a gold hand guard. The blade has U. S. on it and has an eagle with E. Pluribus Unum on the other side. Does anybody have any information on such a sword. - Shannon : 4/30/2006 11:23:14 PM |
| You all might want to look at a web site called mighty-mounts.com and check out the Knights Templar Masonic sword that I framed. It won first place at the West Coast art and frame show in Las Vegas, Jan. 2006, you can also email me for more information at mitchellg@ncplus.net or my web site Lynden Custom Corners for displays for your swords. This one is my grandfathers. Regards....gary - mitchell: 2/22/2006 8:31:19 PM |
| I am looking for any info on a sword/saber a friend has. The Sword has B.Pasquale, San Fransisco co. on it which i can barely make out. The pommel is decorated on one side with a eagle and the other a family crest or a shield. The grip is decorated with a thin piece of metal snakeing around and then the parts in between the thin metal are scaled. The annaue is decorated on one side with an eagle and the other with a shield with riflesw/ bayonets and flags behind the shield. The blade of the sword is decorated with an eagle, shield and ivy? on one side, and on the other side is decarative Ivy with the intials of "US" in the middle.
If anyone had any info on this sword please email me. - Kaisa: 2/7/2006 7:55:23 PM |
| I have a sword bought at yard sale(MC LILLY CO)
KNIGHTS HEAD POMMELL,CROSS ON HANDLE,CROWN WITH CROSS IN IT,KM ON SCABBARD,ALL IN BRASS)
NAME ON SIDE OF BLADE IS TW JONES.
Any info email to vikingstone@sasktel.net. - chris: 12/17/2005 1:34:32 AM |
| Ifound a sword I bought 16 years ago.it comes from the MCLILLY CO.columbus OH. It has a brass lion head with the tail out of its mouth. It has alot of knights& shields w/FCB on the blade.Also on the blade it has MAJ.CH KIBBE.ADC NEWHAVEN CONN. Anybody got a clue? - randy: 12/12/2005 10:20:14 PM |
| found a sword with the name b pasquale co, ivory handle, cross with triangle on the handle. has crosses and iron crosses on it, knights and and all kinds of art work. there is also the name exra rufus casner, if any jnows, ket me know. - honda john: 10/30/2005 12:47:46 AM |
| I have gotten into my possesion a Henderson Ames Co. sword and scabbard. It was made in Germany.
The hilt of the sword has WOW with two crossed
axes. The handle is all metal I am guessing copper. The scabbard is probably nickel. There
is no ivory like I have been reading in the other
postings. The blade is also very intricate with
another WOW etched into it. If anyone could give
me some info on it I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you in advance. - Dickie: 10/28/2005 9:50:57 PM |
| I have gotten into my possesion a Henderson Ames Co. sword and scabbard. It was made in Germany.
The hilt of the sword has WOW with two crossed
axes. The handle is all metal I am guessing copper. The scabbard is probably nickel. There
is no ivory like I have been reading in the other
postings. The blade is also very intricate with
another WOW etched into it. If anyone could give
me some info on it I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you in advance. - Dickie: 10/28/2005 9:47:18 PM |
| I also have a sword, Henderson-Ames similar to a note from Jan '03 from Tim Corder. One side of the scabbard has a coat of arms, PaxAutBellom. Among the scrolling is a lamb and a lion. Above the lamb/lion is a "eye/ray" with three paperclip shapes overlapping. The other side of the scabbard has letters intertwined PM or MP. Theme representations seem to be a staff crossed with a sword in a crown. The handle appears to be leather wrapped with brass rope. The "head" is a globe capped with a crown. Help Please. Bert in Texas - Bert in Texas: 10/12/2005 12:41:28 PM |
| I have a sword marked MC LIlly & CO Columbus O. It has a brass hand guard and engraved blade. In the engraving, are a furled flag and shield with 15 stars on each. There is also an engraving of an animal on the backside of the blade. Can anyone shed some light on this sword? - Lew : 10/10/2005 2:56:17 PM |
| I have a sword that has the name George A. Valentine in the middle of the sword blade. It is a British Sword and was make by the Henderson Ames Company between the years of 1893-1923. I am looking for more information on this sword. If anyone can help me? It has the British knights; & shield. The handle is made like a knights head. Has GAV on one side of the handle and on the other side it has a cross and on the bottom of the cross there is a trinagle. Beutiful designs on the sword and knights and a casle in the design. Case is with it. I need to know everything I can about it. - trush: 9/28/2005 9:45:01 PM |
| I know someone who has a George A. Valentine Sword. It is a British Sword and was make by the Henderson Ames Company between the years of 1893-1923. I am looking for more information on this sword. If anyone can help me? It has the British knights; shield. The handle is made like a knights head. Has GAV on one side of the handle and on the other side it has a cross and on the bottom of the cross there is a trinagle. Beutiful designs on the sword and knights and a casle in the design. Case is with it. I need to know everything I can about it. - trush: 9/28/2005 9:42:54 PM |
| I know someone who has a George A. Valentine Sword. It is a British Sword and was make by the Henderson Ames Company between the years of 1893-1923. I am looking for more information on this sword. If anyone can help me? It has the British knights; shield. The handle is made like a knights head. Has GAV on one side of the handle and on the other side it has a cross and on the bottom of the cross there is a trinagle. Beutiful designs on the sword and knights and a casle in the design. Case is with it. I need to know everything I can about it. - trush: 9/28/2005 9:41:29 PM |
| i have a sword m.c. lilly&co columbus ohio it has memento skull and mori ,and emil spiecks on it and it allso has a ivory handle - asiban: 9/23/2005 11:45:52 AM |
| I have a sword from the henderson ames co. Mich. Similar to the ones above. On the blade it says James Albert Saapp.. (It looks like it says "snapp or saapp") On the outside of the scabbord it says Nate D Bachman, and right below the Ivory handle it says IN HOC SIGN VINCES. It has an Ivy handle and is silver from top to bottom. the blade is compeletly ingraved. The chain looks like it is all hand made with silver.. It sounds like all the ones above but the letterings are different. It is in really good shape still. If you have any information Please contact me at morrison.1@comcast.net or Paula_marie04@yahoo.com...Thanks! - JIM: 9/23/2005 12:39:21 AM |
| i have a sword and at the base of the sword it is marked B.Pasquale Co. sanfrancisco cal. it is a very decorative blade from the United States Marine Corp. it is in a metal sheeth the handle looks to be ivory and has two star shapes on it with what appears to be acorns on the tips of the handle - Hammerman: 9/12/2005 8:40:17 PM |
| i have a sword and at the base of the sword it is marked B.Pasquale Co. sanfrancisco cal. it is a very decorative blade from the United States Marine Corp. it is in a metal sheeth the handle looks to be ivory and has two star shapes on it with what appears to be acorns on the tips of the handle - Hammerman: 9/12/2005 8:39:04 PM |
| I have a sword that the leather holdter is marked :the tilly co Columbus Ohio
the sword has a knight head, black handle with "T' or a corss on one side.A chain connects the knight to one side of the sword. I think it also have The M C lilly co on it . Beautiful drawing all along the blade of the sword . It also has a crown and men on horses . a name is also inscribe on it. Please any information as to the origin?
ev - richgirl: 8/28/2005 2:06:29 AM |
| I have two rings given to me of 14k & it appears to be a masonic emblem on the front & both rings have the letters JFO and UAM above the square,level & what appears to be an arm holding a gavel. Please advise. - wolffmansr: 7/31/2005 5:03:14 PM |
| I too have a Henderson, Ames sword with red cross and crown. It is inscribed I H Gantt. It is very ornate. It has a chain from top of hilt to the bottom of the hilt. Any info appreciated. - butterfly: 6/24/2005 10:01:57 PM |
| Hi there.I live in Brazil and my english is not that good but let us try... I bought a mysterios silver well made ring in a public fair in Relaigh in NC. It has on it a golden crown with a sword, and a crosier (staff?mitre?) and there is a scription in latin: JUSTITIA UNIVERSALIS - PAX AUT BELLUM. It has in both sides some graved pictures...an owl, an egyptian pyramid,there is a motto: We never sleep and a cross with 2 arms (caravacca cross?), on the other side a dove flying with some plant in its beak, a cross and the letter R with a chain and the moon...I would like to know about it! I have tried to find on the net some info. .but till now.. nothing!! - Alex Heathcliff: 6/18/2005 4:25:46 PM |
| I have same sword but haven't found the answer to identity. I surmise it to be some sort of veterans federal pensioners group and that it might be an Insurance Co. today. The sword was made between 1893 and 1923 from what I can gather from my books. Let me know if you have more info. - shufiy: 6/10/2005 10:57:06 PM |
| Unidentified sword found in attic. Must be ceremonial. Made by The Pettibone Bro. Co.
Very straight, sharp blade with etching.The
American flag and a cross on the hilt. Has a
black wooden handle with an eagle on the top.
The scabbard has the letters UAM. Also the
blade has UAM and the name Jenks on the other side. In the cross onthe hilt are the letters:
VFEP. Any info appreciated. Thank you.
Shufiy 5/30/2005 - Shufiy: 5/30/2005 2:51:56 PM |
| Unidentified sword found in attic. Must be ceremonial. Made by The Pettibone Bro. Co.
Very straight, sharp blade with etching.The
American flag and a cross on the hilt. Has a
black wooden handle with an eagle on the top.
The scabbard has the letters UAM. Also the
blade has UAM and the name Jenks on the other side. In the cross onthe hilt are the letters:
VFEP. Any info appreciated. Thank you.
Shufiy 5/30/2005 - Shufiy: 5/30/2005 2:46:28 PM |
| I have a sword that has engravings on the blade. on the base of the sword where the handle begins it has a skull and crossbones,circling it ,it says memen to mor.then it has a crown with a cross going through the middle of it. the cross is red and circling the cross and crown says (be thou faithful unto death and i will give thee a crown of life).It also has two armies heading towards each other.it has not only the regular cross but the german independent cross.The handle is a knights head.It was made by the pettibone bros in cinncinate ohio.The blade is silver with alot of engravings,the handle is gold with a cross bulging out.The sheath is gold as well with designs on it.It has someone initials on it as well.If anybody knows anything about this sword please email me. - will17: 5/23/2005 12:21:36 AM |
| christy am writing about your sword its name is knights of templer and it was made in 1839 here in my home town buy henderson arms comp its 112 years old i have more info if needed . - victorian63: 5/8/2005 3:02:34 AM |
| christy am writing about your sword its name is knights of templer and it was made in 1839 here in my home town buy henderson arms comp its 112 years old i have more info if needed . - victorian63: 5/8/2005 2:58:11 AM |
| Thanks for your time. Can you tell me who is
B. Pasquale. With knowladge of date and type of sword only ignorant of B. Pasquale.
Thanks for a perfect effort.
SAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK.
- Sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk: 5/7/2005 2:32:55 PM |
| I hold a sword marked B. Pasquale Co. San Francisco CAL. The pommel is of a open tent with a sitting knight, very ornate with button top. The handle is of black wood, the hand guard has a inward pointing triangle at both ends, the center is a coat of arms, the blade is unsharpend with gold etching, the name B Pasquale CO San Francisco CAL. Scroll work ending to a knights helmet with large wings to each side with a axe above, more scroll then thre tents hooked together with two men jousting horse back, a large dometype buliding with structures to each side, more scroll. The other side of the blade starts with scroll then a full night with a plume on his head, he holds a flag pole with a single cross, more scroll. The name Frederick Nelson Schiegner more scroll. The scabbard holds a doubble headed eagle perched upon a tryangle the top is a snake in its talons, agian the name Frederick Nelson Schiegner a masonic cross a triangle both red in the center the end has a cross with a spear through it a tryangle in its center.
I found this sword in a trash can. I would greatly appreciate any help to its origin. - sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk: 4/10/2005 2:26:22 PM |
| For my birthday I was given a collar that looks like a preacher would wear it. It is beige with a green border around it. It has needle point pattern on it and at the botton on one side is PNG and on the other side is AMR. There is metal fringe all around it. It has a label from HE Henderson AME sewn in it. Could you tell me how it was used, where it may have come from, and how much it would be worth. Thanks - Tinadb : 2/7/2005 7:46:25 PM |
| Hi, I have a ceremonial sword from a ex- gmason silver cross in wooden handle scabbard and looks like garnets inbedded in scabbard with maltese and christian x's. also on the sword is i think the maker.... walter r. trainer. it also has "im hoc sigma vinces" or something like that. i also got a very nice stevens-springfield .22 cal popgun from this guy. my pa was a mason, as well as grandpa, god bless america!!!!! - g.stanfield@comcast.: 2/5/2005 1:25:17 AM |
| f.s.s. frederic strong inspector - jbldmc@aol.com: 10/10/2004 8:38:40 PM |
| I recently found a newspaper lining an antique dresser drawer dated October 9,1927, The Boston Globe. There is an interview with Prof Albert Einstein! It is very interesting but I wonder if it is worth anything? If anyone knows or is interested, please contact - mutt097ton767: 9/29/2004 8:27:37 PM |
| So, does anyone have a clue what all these crowns and red crosses mean? I have a sword belonging to James D. Gray. Please contact me with any info you have. - Lisa: 9/28/2004 11:52:50 PM |
| Logandug....Wow, who knows, I may have the othe part of your regalia outfit and together we can find ome more info. contact me. tookewl4preskool@aol.com A.S.A.P. - tookewl4prekool: 9/24/2004 4:25:49 AM |
| I have an old case from Frank Henderson Regalia containing. there's a guarantee for the goods from Oct. 1889 - Oct.1891. the sword is gone but there are two hats (one long and skinny with the feather)and one a cap like they war in the civil war. there are gloves, glasses, a sash (pretty ornate)and a red leather and silver things on it which I assume was for the scabbord and sword. On the outer part of the case the name CHAS. L WILK___ is readable.As well as 2 hand embroidered labels in the hats "C.L.W.". It also appears that this man was a holy person in the service of some kind because of the emblems are silver with a red cross. I could be wrong. I would like to know more about this, what was going on at the time and if there is any record of this person, because I want to know more about him. I found this in an old barn in Winters, California. If anyone knows anything, please E-mail me at Tookewl4preskool@aol.com (subject..REGALIA) thank you very much. - tookewl4preskool: 9/24/2004 3:31:05 AM |
| I have A sword with Henry Heller.The scabbord has brass lays.The brade is ingrave on both sides.The handle is black leatter with brass wirer - larry: 9/8/2004 3:05:23 PM |
| I have A sword with Henry Heller.The scabbord has brass lays.The brade is ingrave on both sides.The handle is black leatter with brass wirer - larry: 9/8/2004 3:03:41 PM |
| I have my great-grandfather's sword and sheath. He received it while attending Culver Military Academy which was approximately 78 years ago. It is marked The Henderson Ames Co/Kalamazoo Mich. It has an eagle on both sides and the very tip of the handle and a dollar sign below one of the eagles. It's a double-edged sword. I'm wondering if anyone has any more information about this sword and its value. - Colby Gray: 8/26/2004 4:15:33 PM |
| Hello, I have found a sword in Hillsboro, Oregon from the "Knights of the Maccabees". Engraved on the blade is "The Henderson Company". It also has the name of "Read Hale" engraved on it. Please contact me with any information that anyone may have in reference to the "Knights of the Maccabees", "Read Hale", or "The Henderson Company". Thank You. - edsongat: 6/15/2004 11:36:46 AM |
| I have a sword with a knights head on the butt end, a silver cross on the handle, and on the blade has the name Spencer D Stocking. Also on the sheathit has a crown with a red cross in the middle of it and a enscription around the crown that says "Be Thou Faithful Unto Death & I Will Give Thee A Crown Of Life"
Can someone tell me where i can find some information about this sword and can someone tell me how much it is worth?
Barry - barryb31: 5/22/2004 12:44:49 PM |
| I have a sword with a knights head on the butt end, a silver cross on the handle, and on the blade has the name Spencer D Stocking. Also on the sheathit has a crown with a red cross in the middle of it and a enscription around the crown that says "Be Thou Faithful Unto Death & I Will Give Thee A Crown Of Life"
Can someone tell me where i can find some information about this sword and can someone tell me how much it is worth?
Barry - barryb31: 5/22/2004 12:43:50 PM |
| I have a sword with a knights head on the butt end, a silver cross on the handle, and on the blade has the name Spencer D Stocking. Also on the sheathit has a crown with a red cross in the middle of it and a enscription around the crown that says "Be Thou Faithful Unto Death & I Will Give Thee A Crown Of Life"
Can someone tell me where i can find some information about this sword and can someone tell me how much it is worth?
Barry - barryb31: 5/22/2004 12:43:41 PM |
| I have a sword with a knights head on the butt end, a silver cross on the handle, and on the blade has the name Spencer D Stocking. Also on the sheathit has a crown with a red cross in the middle of it and a enscription around the crown that says "Be Thou Faithful Unto Death & I Will Give Thee A Crown Of Life"
Can someone tell me where i can find some information about this sword and can someone tell me how much it is worth?
Barry - barryb31: 5/22/2004 12:43:32 PM |
| I found old ring believe to be a ladies ring by the size. has egeptian eye-Letters in red blue & white-F L T small skull & cross bones on the bottom of the ring ring is 14KT - okla.: 5/19/2004 1:15:47 PM |
| There is a good history of the Henderson Ames Company on the Kalamazoo Public Library website. - 80199: 4/20/2004 3:05:00 PM |
| I have just aquired a sword from HENDERSON ames Co, it has the solder in the feather helmetjust below is the ivory handle then the silver cross just below no other markings than the HENDERSON name also in a metel/red case - lisa: 3/31/2004 4:18:33 AM |
| I have a old sword with a with a ivory handle with a blue cross on it. It has the name Henry Gentry the 3rd. My father found this in our home when I was only a child. We no nothing about it can someone please help. - amanda.tucker: 3/18/2004 12:25:54 PM |
| We also have a sword with Henserson Ames Co. It says Be faithful unto death and i will give thee a crown of life. The name of the person is JOHN Buckley. Would like to find the worth and date it was made. It has helmet on top and a red cross with a crown on shealth. - forum response: 3/15/2004 12:12:09 PM |
| I have a sword that belong to the KNIGHT OF PYTHIAS it has UR on it. I like to know how much it worth now. can someone help. - choirboy270: 2/24/2004 8:15:30 PM |
| I inherhited a sword it came from the Henderson Ames company it has the name Walter Archie Raymond. Was curious to the background of the sword and what it's worth - bettyboopv62: 2/6/2004 4:42:23 PM |
| i have an m c tilley sword.the handel has a knights head at the top, the handel is black,there used to be a chain that ran from the knights nose to the gaurd.on the gaurd front there is the letters k and h on each side. a symbol in the center. the back has a shield on each side with the letters m y i on it.the center has a 6 pionted star. the blade is ingraved with knights of honor,and other things 2 much to mention here.the scabbard has a knight of gold just below the top. in the middle it has a copper ornament with a torch in it. the bottom is brass tipped with 2 flags front and another 6 pointed star on tha back. any info? - critter: 1/26/2004 7:13:32 PM |
| Does anyone know what the F.S.S. on the swords stand for? - JTSanders2000: 1/21/2004 4:56:53 PM |
| My boyfriend also have a sword from The Henderson Ames Co. of Kalamazoo Mi. It has a knights head of armore and the armore has feathers on top as opposed to a dragon head. Below that is ivroy on one side of the ivroy it has a kings crown with DWP all letters are on top of each other standing for Daniel Webster Porter. The other side has crosses, 3 of them a big one a medium one inside of that and a little one inside of that. On the sheath it has a red cross through a blue crown then the name Daniel Webster Porter followed by a Knight wearing a skirt of armore and armore head dress holding a long sword / dagger type of thing. On the back of the sheath in the middle directly behind the knight it has a number 7R but the it looks like a capital R backwords, and on the bottom of the sheath another number 37 and another backwords Rand the sword itself looks just like Christy's above.^^^^Babygirl 1/11/2004 10:10pm - Babygirl: 1/12/2004 1:33:08 AM |
| I have a sword the has the name Edward Thompson engraved in to it's blade it has a lot of cool designs on it and it looks qutie old also engraved on it is The Henderson Ames Co. Kalamazoo Mich. it has like a metal croos imbeded into it's handle, and on the holster thing it looks like it has rubys in it and it has a saying that goes like this "Be Thou Faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life" what does that mean? Is this worth anything if so e-mail me at wakeboardr212@aol.com - wakeboardr212@aol.co: 12/11/2003 8:34:00 PM |
| i recently found a very old coat of arms.very very old
its made of wood feather quills brass and possibly ivory . im looking for info on this piece or a collector or dealer. i have no idea where it came from .i have pics if you wish to see it. its 15" wide and 22"
thanks for your time ROGER ROBERT CANADA - ROGER ROBERT: 11/25/2003 4:52:09 AM |
| I have a sword that was made by the Henderson Ames Co, Kalamazoo, Mi. On the top it has a helmet with what might be some sort of dragon on top. Below that is ivory, on one side it has a crosses. On the other side it has the initials of my great great uncle. The blade is quite ornate. On one side there are two armies marching toward each other in battle. On the other side is a soldier in armor holding a flag that says INH WCES, my great great uncles name, a crown with a cross through it. and some more decoration. The scabbord shows a soldier laying on the ground by a tent. Then it has a red cross, my uncles name, then another soldier (standing), and some more decoration. My grandfather was a mason and a shriner, I know the uncle was a mason, he raised my grandfather, who was born in 1889. I'm looking for any history on this, and am also curious as to its' value. - Christy: 11/14/2003 1:09:11 AM |
| I have a Henderson-Ames sword, ivory handle, knights head at the end, red cross on scabbord without a crown, the name Guy C. Brown on the sword and scabbord. Any input is welcome! - cmgabel: 11/11/2003 8:55:42 PM |
| I have A Ivory Pendent my great Aunt gave me when I turned 16 years of age. It's a flower with white Ivory buds,and two geen leafs from the 1920's. - Emily Dawson: 11/8/2003 4:13:02 PM |
| I have A Ivory Pendent my great Aunt gave me when I turned 16 years of age. It's a flower with white Ivory buds,and two geen leafs from the 1920's. - Emily Dawson: 11/8/2003 4:11:58 PM |
| I have A Ivory Pendent my great Aunt gave me when I turned 16 years of age. It's a flower with white Ivory buds,and two geen leafs. - Emily Dawson: 11/8/2003 4:09:25 PM |
| I have a sword with the name of Henry N Wallace on the blade and scabbard,Henderson Ames Co,Kalamazoo,Mich
can anyone tell me about this sword - Clark: 9/27/2003 7:40:52 PM |
| I have Henderson-Ames sword,with helmet on top, ivory looking handle with initials CRW on front & cross on back. Many red crosses with crown around cross and in hoc signo. The name on the bland and scabbord is my step great grand father Charles R Watts of Brooklin Mich. Found info on Henderson Ames on Kalamazoo library web site. - logandug: 8/25/2003 9:36:33 PM |
| i have a sword that has the m.c. tilley & coon the blade, also a black frock coat and a black kepi, buttons say uniform rank knights of pythias, all in a box, with a white pith helmetand other associated items associated with the knights of pythias, all appear old. error above blade marked the m.c. tilley & co.coat and kepi in very good condition, ideas on value anyone - medic04: 8/10/2003 2:00:53 PM |
| i have a sword that has the m.c. tilley & coon the blade, also a black frock coat and a black kepi, buttons say uniform rank knights of pythias, all in a box, with a white pith helmetand other associated items associated with the knights of pythias, all appear old. error above blade marked the m.c. tilley & co.coat and kepi in very good condition, ideas on value anyone - medic04: 8/10/2003 1:57:37 PM |
| cookieman, I have the exact same sword as you I think. Does the blade say "George M. Moore"? If it does, we have the same thing. I'm tryin to find out the value but I havent yet. If I find somethin, I'll tell you. - cookieman: 8/9/2003 1:40:47 AM |
| cookieman, I have the exact same sword as you I think. Does the blade say "George M. Moore"? If it does, we have the same thing. I'm tryin to find out the value but I havent yet. If I find somethin, I'll tell you. - cookieman: 8/9/2003 1:40:47 AM |
| I also have a sword with c.roby, w.chelmsford,mass on one side, and u.s, 1864, a.g.m...blade is approx 34 1/2 inch long wood handle w/ leather and gold wiring wrapped around it, and also a finger or hand guard! would like to know more about it! - heather: 8/5/2003 7:45:33 AM |
| Knights of Pythias pendent 1906 with the Red cross on top of it was a commerating the New Orleans La bi-centinial (?) I have found that, however I cannot make the red cross connection - antiques &art online: 7/23/2003 1:41:37 PM |
| I have a sword Black handle with silver cross in the center knights helmet on top and a red cross with crown around it. The blade has alot of detail on it. The Henderson Ames Co. Kalamazoo, Mich. on base of blade. Can someone please help me find out something about this item and its value if any. - cookieman : 6/22/2003 12:51:57 PM |
| I have a sword - black flexible blade with white ancient chinese text - dragons & other illustrations the length of the black both sides. The handle is whale bone. The scabbard is wooden with stitched soft black leather cover. It is well balanced. - jou: 6/18/2003 2:21:52 AM |
| After during research on internet, I discovered that FCB connects the sword to Knights of Pythias. UR is Uniform Rank. I did a search on Knights of Pythias Uniform Rank and founds lots of info! - Tresia: 6/15/2003 10:42:05 AM |
| After during research on internet, I discovered that FCB connects the sword to Knights of Pythias. UR is Uniform Rank. I did a search on Knights of Pythias Uniform Rank and founds lots of info! - Tresia: 6/15/2003 10:40:20 AM |
| I have two swords from the Henderson Ames Company. The handle has a soldier with helmet with a lion on top. The handle has the snake skin circling the handle. An eagle on each side of a plate with U.R. on the front and a peace lily in the center on the back it has FCB. The metal casing has Sampson from the bible pulling down the pillars and a star below it. Further down on the case is the initial K with maybe a P over top. This section has a peace lily at top and star at bottom. There are some fancy engraving on tip with peace lily in center. The sword itself has Henderson Ames Company on back then a man and woman embraced, some fancy engravings and a sun with a man in center and a building and people further down the sword. The other side has the same fancy engravings and the name C.W. Shuttleworth. I live in southern West Virginia and the swords were found when we tore down an old house that had a false floor, inside were the two swords and some civil war uniforms. Any information would be appreciated....tresia59@yahoo.com - Tresia: 6/14/2003 12:20:32 PM |
| Ok, got a sword labeled Henderson Ames Co, Kalamazoo, Mich. Seems to be a cavalry sword, straight blade, but has "US" about halfway down the blade. The guard has a hinge so it can ride easier when worn, and a place for a peg to keep the guard open when in use. Pleae E-mail if you have any info on how old it is and/or how much it's worth. Redneck@austin.rr.com - NobodyN0se: 5/30/2003 2:35:23 AM |
| I also have a sword from Henderson Ames Kalamazoo, Mich. old helmet with dragon head riding it. Ornate etchings on blade lots of red crosses plus ivory cross on handle. Sheath and cloth wrap,and leather case, H.C Storrie Denten Texas is name on sword. Also Texas star on handle-good shape-caestes22@earthlink.net - caestes: 5/15/2003 9:07:44 PM |
| I also have a sword from Henderson Ames Kalamazoo, Mich. old helmet with dragon head riding it. Ornate etchings on blade lots of red crosses plus ivory cross on handle. Sheath and cloth wrap,and leather case, H.C Storrie Denten Texas is name on sword. Also Texas star on handle-good shape-caestes22@earthlink.net - caestes: 5/15/2003 9:03:21 PM |
| i have a sword that wes my gandfothers it has his name on the blad and scabbard george p erb black handel helmet on topwith the words inroc signd untop a cross and below the words vinces there is a chan from the top of the handel to the t gard and red crosseson both sides the scabbard wes made by henderson ames hade a name on a plate g.p.erb janestown m. d.
anney help woodbexxxxxxxx - george: 4/30/2003 12:16:58 AM |
| Hey people. I have a saber with metal scabbard, pretty old. HENDERSON AMES CO. mad in KALAMAZOO MICHIGAN. Owner is J. WALTER WILLIAMS. Still trying to figure out the origin of the sword, what branch, and who the heck J. Walter Williams was. HELP ME OUT! - Jonn: 4/27/2003 6:04:50 PM |
| info 0n the roby if interested for eric west - jbldmc: 4/2/2003 7:01:30 AM |
| I was recently searching for information on the identical sword to the texas sword that was described here. With the star on the hilt and the red crosses on the scabbard. I believe that it is a ceremonial sword awarded to members of the Knights Templar, an organization that was formed in 1119 and fought during the crusades. the organization is still around today, and its members are still active. my guess is that this particular variation was awarded to texas members. for more information visit : http://www.dystopia.org/swords/templarhistory.html - KevinLionheart: 3/16/2003 10:14:19 PM |
| I also have a sword fourth generation, Henderson-Ames. One side of the blade has two coat of arms, one has PaxAtBellom, the other has Just Uni and Patmil. The other side, among the scrolling has a lamb and a lion. Theme representations seem to be a staff crossed with a sword in a crown. The handle appears to be leather wrapped with brass rope. The "head" is a globe capped with a crown. The sword bears the name R. W. Ray. Sheath and leather carrying case also have the name. Help Please. - Tim Corder: 1/28/2003 5:07:02 PM |
| I have a sword and scabbord that is in pretty good shape made by the Henderson Ames Co. Kalamazoo Mich. It is very decortive with the star of Texas on the top of the sword, and the name Luther Gray on it. The scabbord has ruby crosses on it. I would like any information on the sword or the name on the sword. THANKS - lilred: 1/7/2003 12:00:44 PM |
| I have a very old sword which appears to be of the Civil War era. On one side of the blade is stamped C. Roby, Helmsford, MS. On the other is U.S., 1863, F.S.S. The straight blade is 28" long. The grip appears to be wire wrapped wood with a brass hilt and finger guard. Any info is appreciatted. - Eric West: 12/29/2002 11:02:24 PM |
| I have a sword of unknown origin. It appears to have engraved on both sides the words "Jn Treue fest" in old english script. On the blade, next to the hilt, is stamped a scale symbol. The grip is wire wrapped shark skin with a brass back which runs the length of the grip. The scabbard has no markings and only a single loop attached. It also has a decorative pommel attached at the handle, but it is unknown to be original. - Eric West: 12/29/2002 10:51:11 PM |
| I too have a sword I have just aquired which states "THE HENDERSON AMES CO, KALAMAZOO, MICH". It is stamped Germany next to the bolster. It has very elaborate engravings on the blade depicting a rising sun image next to a Roman type building. There is also a man and woman standing together. On the other side is the name J.M. Bayes. The grip is wire wrapped shark skin with a lions head. The scabbard is very ornate with a gold plating and brass inlays. Any info is very appreciatted. - Eric West: 12/29/2002 10:34:31 PM |
| We have A sword that belonges to Robert N Blakeman. It was made by the Henderson Ames Co Kalamazoo Mich. On the blade it says, Be thou faithfull unto death and I will give thee a crown of life. we want to know how old it is, who is Robert N Blakeman, Why was it used. We fond it in a wall, and want to know why he was hiding it. - Tommy Christmas: 11/9/2002 3:38:27 PM |
| We have A sword that belonges to Robert N Blakeman. It was made by the Henderson Ames Co Kalamazoo Mich. On the blade it says, Be thou faithfull unto death and I will give thee a crown of life. we want to know how old it is, who is Robert N Blakeman, Why was it used. We fond it in a wall, and want to know why he was hiding it. - Tommy Christmas: 11/9/2002 3:37:32 PM |
| Check out www.ruble-enterprises.com/henderson.htm - scrubabubba: 9/27/2002 8:56:29 PM |
| i have 2 swords with the henderson name on it . its got a white ivry or so handle knights heat on the handle with 2 red stone crosses on the sheith looks silver the name thats on the blad is clinton isaar prouty whitch as accrost the blade any body know anything about it or the name???? jacksmasher@yahoo.com - jacksmasher: 9/15/2002 3:19:02 PM |
| I have a sword and scabbord with The Henderson Ames Co., Kalamazoo, MI, handle looks ivory, helmet on end of sword, sword has James Louis Brock engraved, red crosses on scabbord and star of texas on scabbord - how do I find out what it is worth and how to sell? - antiques and arts: 5/11/2002 10:34:58 AM |
| I have a sword and scabbord with The Henderson Ames Co., Kalamazoo, MI, handle looks ivory, helmet on end of sword, sword has James Louis Brock engraved, red crosses on scabbord and star of texas on scabbord - how do I find out what it is worth and how to sell? - antiques and arts: 5/11/2002 10:33:31 AM |
| I have a sword and scabbord with The Henderson Ames Co./Kalamazoo Mich. on the base of the blade. About the middle of the blade is S.H. or S.K. Shackelford. There is also "Pax Aut Bellum" on both the sword and scabbord. Thanks in advance for any information, you can give me.
Ray D. Greer - Ray: 4/4/2002 8:34:54 PM |
| I also have a sword from the Henderson, Ames company of Kalamazoo. Mine is quite ornate. I also have a lady trying to find info on hers. Where is the best place to get the info on Societal swords manufactured by Henderson, Ames. - dhatke: 6/3/2001 8:16:04 PM |
| The sword is post CW and fraternal. - Alex Peck: 4/11/2001 9:23:54 AM |
| Judging from your description you have a masonic sword dating to the 1880,s The Ames company was a major manufacturer of swords and fraternal regalia. - cyberantiqueshop.com: 3/9/2001 7:29:54 AM |
