Landsknecht Katzbalger Sword 16th CenturyA rare German Landsknecht Katzbalger Sword battle used.The hilt is in good condition, consisting of a set of twisted iron S shaped quillons with spiral balls a[...]
This sword is a Katzbalger, a short Landsknecht sword. It is fromGermanic origin and typical of the 16th century. These swords are rare and highly sought after by collectors. This particular sword is [...]
This rapier is Spanish. Its origin from the Iberian Peninsula is beyond doubt, as this type of hilt is found almost exclusively on Spanish or Portuguese rapiers. The hilt can be dated to the mid-17th [...]
Italy (Venice or Padua), second half of the 16th centuryHistorical contextIn the 16th century, Venice and the Ottoman Empire had a complex relationship: rivals on the seas but essential trading partne[...]
Embossed, chiseled, and nielloed silver plate, 60 cm in diameter, depicting the 'Battle of Barga' with medallions of the leaders involved in the battle. Made for the 150th anniversary of the Venetian [...]
This is a beautiful and large "branch" rapier, probably of Germanic origin, with a blade made in Solingen. It can be dated to the last quarter of the 16th century based on the shape of the blade and g[...]
Tanto with its magnificent blade signed 平安城住吉則 Heianjō ju Yoshinori, fitted with a very original Koshirae (19th century), decorated with a sea and lobster theme. In very good condition - Sold without [...]
German Two Handed Longsword 16th Century.This beautiful example of late medieval period long sword is a transitional sword bridging the gap between the evolution / form of the crucifix style swords of[...]
A fine example of an interesting type of pointed Burgonet helmet with a flattened ergo pointing backwards, from Brescia, northern Italy, 16th century (circa 1560). The pointed ogival helmet is formed [...]
SABRE known as Katana signed Bizen Kuni Jū Osafune Sukesada SakuJapan - Late Muromachi period (1550-1573) Steel, wood, lacquer, silk, silver, gold, copper, horn, shakudo, brass Nagasa: 69.3; Nakago: 1[...]
16th Century Grotesque HelmetMade by one of the master armourers of the 16th century.This imposing helmet with demonic face with wide eyes, moustache, goatee and pointed teeth. The helmets engraved on[...]
German Two Handed Zweihander SwordThis beautiful example of 16th century craftsmanship, this enormous two handed sword is in excellent condition.The sword has the typical features most long swords hav[...]
16th-17th Century Italian Silver Encrusted DaggerA fine dagger from the century, which falls in one of our favourite periods of the Renaissance.It's form and design are simple without an elaborate hil[...]
16th – 17th Century Italian ShieldThis beautiful example of 16th – 17th century Italian craftsmanship, this wonderful shield painted with a rampant lion surmounted by a cartridge with a motto.The red [...]
6th Century Fine Italian Ear DaggerThis dagger is quiet a find being in a fine state considering its age and having a scabbard. This dagger has had some from preserved or restoration work done.The hil[...]
16th Century Venetian Admirals AxeThis superbly rare and finely carved Venetian Admirals command axe, which is chiselled with grotesque imagery and rarely seen.These kind of commander weapons would ha[...]
16th Century Century Italian War HammerThis beautiful example of 16th century Italian craftsmanship, this iron forged war hammer is in excellent condition.The head of the hammer has a wider surface th[...]
Left hand dagger with S guard, openwork ring and silver handle"Northern Italy or Germany, around 1560-1600.Superb and rare Renaissance dagger, used as an auxiliary weapon in the rapier duel, perfectly[...]
SABRE known as Wakisashi, signed Bizen Kuni Ju Osafune Kiyomitsu Saku Japan - Muromachi period (1336-1573)16th century Steel, wood, lacquer, silk, brass, shakudo, gold, copper, silverNagasa: 52.6; Nak[...]
Mino Province. Tenmon era (1532-1555). Mumei. Kanenori 2nd gen attribution. Mounted in shirasaya the blade measures 63.1 cm (2 saku and 1 sun) with a total length of 92 cm, with its black lacquered sc[...]
Merchant tanto, Zaimei備前國祐光 Bizen No Kuni Sukemitsu, 16th century blade + 19th century Koshirae. DESCRIPTION: Tanto with its magnificent blade signed 備前國祐光 Bizen No Kuni Sukemitsu equipped with a very[...]
16th Century Italian RapierThis beautiful and rarely seen rapier originates from Bologna and dated circa 1510, making it a very early example.The hilt is very interesting with a pair of S shaped quill[...]
This large halberd is interesting for the length of its thrust. It is probably Germanic and dates from the second half of the 16th century or the beginning of the 17th century. The metal is in good co[...]
This impressive halberd is Italian. It dates from the first half of the 16th century. It was found on the battlefield of Pavia around 1880, according to information from the collector's descendants. M[...]
JAPAN - Muromachi period (1336-1573). Samurai tanto. FUSHI - KASHIRA simple in suite in black lacquered horn. TSUKA in wood covered with ray skin. MENUKIS in chiseled, patinated and gilded copper depi[...]
15th -16th century Italian Hand And A Half SwordThese swords are extremely desirable especially when in a fine state of preservation, this particular sword has been well kept.The sword is impressive t[...]
16th Century Landsknecht High Ranking Officers KatzbalgerA Landsknecht Katzbalger single edge sword belonging to a High ranking officers with pattern wielded steel. The Landsknechts gained most fame a[...]
This is the entire front part of a 16th-century Savoyard armet, consisting of the gorget and the movable mesail. This is by far the most delicate part to manufacture, and it requires a certain mastery[...]
Italian Knights Cavalry Close Helmet Circa 1560-1580This rarely seen example of Italian fine art!.Forged in the North of Italy this knight closed helmet featured advance protection for the wearer.Made[...]
16th – 17th Century German Dish Hilt Rapier w Original ScabbardThis beautiful and rarely seen rapier used in the 30 year war. The rapier likely originated from the Holy Roman Empire and is finely craf[...]
Rare Ceremonial German Bone Dagger 16th CenturyThe hilt is comprised of a set of straight quillons and are completely made of deer bone.The bone fittings are richly and masterfully engraved, the guar[...]
Skeleton dagger from the 16th century, marking called left hand, engraved with the name "BD-MONTLUC" Marshal of France in 1574 Lieutenant of Guyenne, LASSERAN de MASSENCOMME de MONTLUC family. Born in[...]
Italian Knight's Helmet circa 1620.Forged around 1620, this closed knight's helmet offered advanced protection to its wearer. Crafted by the finest master armorers in Italy, these armorers produced th[...]
16th Century Italian Hand and a Half (Bologna / Venice)This magnificent Italian hand and a half, originally from Venice or Bologna, is recognizable by the smith's marks on the blade. These swords are [...]
Menpo with fangs from the Momoyama period, early Edo. Fillings on the chin and upper right cheek. Lip relacquered. Original fangs. Missing mustache. Weight 340g.
Very beautiful cabasset helmet - Morion of superb forge forged in one piece large and high model powerful helmet made for combat and not for parade end of 16th century German probably
This dagger is of an unusual size and design. It is of the Saxon type, and can be dated to the last quarter of the 16th century. It is massive and powerful, it is clearly a dagger made for fighting. T[...]
Moroccan nimcha saber with a strong and imposing European blade - Morocco, 2nd half of the 16th early 17th century Blade quite exceptional in size, quality and age. Slightly curved blade with three de[...]
Samurai Katana. FUSHI - KASHIRA in iron suite originally inlaid with copper interlacing, the fushi simulating basketwork (significant wear). TSUKA in wood covered with ray skin, braided with black lac[...]
Moroccan Nimcha Saber with Nasrid Blade - Morocco, 17th-18th century and earlier blade Interesting blade, particularly old, engraved on both sides with thuluth calligraphy, arabesques and interlacing [...]
Very rare Saxon left-hand dagger from the personal guards of the Elector of Saxony. Handle in perfect condition with black lacquer and shagreen-covered wood. Blade cleaned and some oxidation spots. Se[...]
This rare and elegant tanto is attributed to Seki Kaneharo, a Mino school swordsmith active during the Tenshō era (1573–1592). The blade is unsigned (mumei) and shortened (suriage), featuring a masa[...]
This stiletto is a large Spanish model intended for combat. It dates from the very beginning of the stiletto era, therefore from the first half of the 16th century. Indeed, it was in Spain at the begi[...]
Indian dagger with wrap-around hilt called Vijayanagara katar - India, 16th-17th centuryThis type of katar with a characteristic wrap-around hilt appeared under the Vijayanagara empire in southern Ind[...]
JAPAN - Late Muromashi (1st half of the 16th century). Samurai katana. FUSHI - KASHIRA en suite in copper with black and gold patina. TSUKA in wood covered with black dyed ray skin, braided with leath[...]
An astonishing yatagan saber - Probably Black Sea region, 15th-17th century Strong blade reminiscent of that of Ottoman yatagans. However, the double curvature of this one is clearly more pronounced t[...]
This large left-hand dagger probably originates from Northern Italy (or France). Based on the geometry of its guard and handle, it can be dated to the 1580s. The handle mount is unusual, since instead[...]
Very beautiful helmet cheek, RENAISSANCE period, in the style of the Négroli brothers. Please contact me by phone, use email for people who do not speak French.
This left hand ring dagger can be dated to the first half of
the 17th century, or the last quarter of the 16th century. it is probably
from South Italia, altough a spanish origin is also possible. [...]
Front of Ottoman armor called krug - Constantinople, arsenal of Saint Irene, 2nd half 15th early 16th century This armor consists of a central shield protecting the chest, two side plates for the flan[...]
Venetian sword of the Doge's Guard of Venice, mid-15th century. Very beautiful sword with its fossilized wood hilt. Schiavonesca model pommel with an opening in its center that likely contains relics.[...]
Sword from the 16th - 17th century with a guard with two large rings and a thumb. Iron knuckle with worked trunnions and pommel with rivet button. Straight flat blade with 2 edges with a central fulle[...]
Japan - Eisho era (1504 - 1521).Samurai Tanto Koto.Partially gilded copper KASHIRA featuring a wild goose in flight and susuki grasses (symbol of autumn).Wooden TSUKA covered with ray skin.MENUKIS in [...]
IN EXCELLENT CONDITION FROM THE 16TH CENTURY, THESE POLE WEAPONS WERE FORMIDABLE, THEY ENDED AT THE END OF THE 16TH CENTURY, THIS MODEL WITH THE LANTERN IS NOT COMMON, VERY BEAUTIFUL ENGRAVINGS. LENGT[...]
This enormous sabre is outside any norm. It is clearly an oversized version (121 cm) of a Hungarian-Polish Szabla, of the type worn by Stefan Batory's relatives, in the 2nd half of the 16th century. T[...]
A unique antique bronze sword or hilt pommel with 4 carved images: 2 grotesques, one of a woman and a cherub and one yet to be defined (it looks like two people are involved). An addition in the form [...]
A beautifully designed sword hanging hook. The acorn at the top like the fruit of the oak; for this reason, she was considered a symbol of latent strength. The belt would have passed through the folde[...]
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