Halberd Head - Europe, 16th Century. Forged steel with a four-sided spike on the first half, then rounded to the point. One of the braces is cut/missing. Weight 1013g. Length 81cm. Width 29.5cm. Spike[...]
A rare powder flask, known as a "boiled leather" flask, originating from Italy around 1580. This military-style powder flask was used in combat during the 16th century. Its base is made of boiled leat[...]
A rare Italian boiled leather powder flask, dating from around 1580. This military model was carried in combat during the 16th century. Its body is made of boiled leather, obtained by boiling the leat[...]
German made Rapier sword with double edged tapered blade showing fuller running approximately one third of the blade. The blade is marked with “Me Fecit Solignen” and shows traces of other engraved de[...]
This left-handed dagger with a ring guard has a morphology distributed across a fairly wide geographical area; typically, it can be attributed to Northern Italy or Southern Germany, but examples of th[...]
16th Century Landsknecht DaggerThis is rarely seen dagger used by elite German mercenaries the Landsknects.Known for their elaborate dress they where the most capable and feared fighters, know for the[...]
Muromachi period tachi with a mumei shirasaya blade attributed to Fuyuhiro. The blade has a Hozon certificate and is from the Soshu school. Its nagassa is 67 cm long. The hada is made of itame and the[...]
Exceptional katana signed Echizen Kuni Junin Kanenori. This swordsmith worked during the Tensho period (1573-1592). The blade has a 73 cm nagasa (fuller). The temper is Notare Gonome with a kissaki (h[...]
A black and white morion, two-piece, riveted iron skull with stylised embossed decorations; smooth medium comb; distinctive boat-shaped brim with rounded border; original iron comb and a row of simple[...]
Arm and shoulder defence, Northern Italy (Milan or Brescia), mid-16th century (circa 1550–1580)
A substantial steel armour element comprising a pauldron, upper arm (rerebrace), articulated elbow (cou[...]
Wrought iron siege helmet from the early 16th century.
Some of the rivets (the brass ones) are replacements.
Otherwise in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 24 x 21 x 26 cm (H) - weight: 5 kg
A STATE TWO-HANDED SWORD OF THE GUARD OF JULIUS DUKEOF BRUNSWICK AND LÜNEBURG IN WOLFENBÜTTEL DATED 1574.This impressive and massive sword forms part of the well documented group made for Duke Julius [...]
Unsigned Blade: shinogi zukuri, iori mune. Forging pattern: Masame Tempering: Hotsure suguha Rocket: suriage, kurinakagojiri, three mekugi ana, two of which are filled Mount (koshira-e): Iron tsuba [...]
Mercy dagger bearing the arms of Savoy and monogrammed for Emmanuel Philibert, 16th century. This dagger is said to have been given by Duke Emmanuel Philibert of Savoy to Marshal Blaise de Montluc of [...]
Battle axe A wonderful axe from the late medieval period to renaissance.The axe head shows the signs of age and is also stamped with armourers stamp.Shaft is a later replacement.Dimensions:Height : 74[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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
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[...]
A very beautiful and old (16th century) O-Wakizashi with its magnificent Mumei blade from the "Bizen Osafune Mitsutada" school. The blade features beautiful Horimono depicting a Kurikara (Omote side) [...]
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[...]
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. [...]
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