All-steel openwork dagger called patag - Bhutan or Tibet, probably mid-20th century Wooden handle covered with twisted metal wire and chiseled and embossed steel pommel. Scabbard in chiseled and openw[...]
Impressive Vietnamese saber called truong dao - Vietnam, circa 1900 Strong and large blade engraved with ideograms, scrolls and dragons. Handle made of two bamboo plates covered with a braid of cords.[...]
This knife, bearing the inscription "Saluda al Diablo por mi," is a rarity. Spanish fixed-blade knives are much rarer than navajas, and daggers made in Albacete are most commonly found, with handles g[...]
JAPAN - Edo Period (1603-1868)Samurai Yari Spear.Finely burgauté wooden shaft, the last quarter decorated with a braided and gilded rope sabot, two copper rings.Straight "Ho" spear blade of triangular[...]
JAPAN - Late Muromashi (1st half of the 16th century). Samurai Katana. FUSHI - KASHIRA in very finely chiseled, patinated and gilded copper suite depicting a samurai in armor and his mount under the s[...]
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[...]
JAPAN - Showa ERA. Japanese aviator's tanto made of bone, wooden ends. Saya decorated with a five-petaled copper cherry blossom, blade locking system in the scabbard. The blade engraved with bonjis (S[...]
Nepalese saber called kora - Himalayas, Nepal, 18th-19th century Tubular steel handle with two-disc guard and pommel in stylistic representation of a stupa. Beautiful and strong single-edged blade, fl[...]
Strong Vietnamese dagger - Vietnam, 19th centuryRare dagger of fine quality. Deer antler handle with embossed silver decorations.Strong straight blade with four sides and double edges. Length 52.5cm B[...]
Beautiful prestige axe in wrought iron and copper - Songye, DRC, Zaire, early 20th century Wrought iron axe head engraved and inlaid with copper. Wooden handle covered with a copper leaf veneer. 39.5c[...]
Saber called ngondi - Congo, Central African Republic, Yakoma, Ngbandi... around 1900 This type of saber was found among many populations of Congo and Central Africa such as the Yakoma, Ngbandi, Sango[...]
Monsieur's bodyguard sabre, brass hilt with four branches decorated with fleurons, plate decorated with a cut-out palmette and bearing two registration numbers on the underside: "110" and "15", wooden[...]
Ethiopian Shield - Abyssinia, Early 20th century or earlier. Wooden core covered with animal skin. Diameter approximately 50cm. Depth 24cm. Weight 1980g.
7 African edged weapons, from Henry de Monfreid - Horn of Africa, 1st half of the 20th century Acquired at auction in Sceaux (France) in 2020 by the inheritance of Henry de Monfreid's granddaughter. T[...]
Of the many appellations by which the Navaja is known, the two most familiar to all the Spaniards are the Albacete and the Sevillana.This huge Albacete clasp dagger navaja knife measures 32,5 cm folde[...]
This Italian hunting dagger has a long history. Its shape is typical of the Genoa region, and it can be dated to the second half of the 18th century. There is a copper coin on the pommel, which is a l[...]
Precious and rare mother-of-pearl and solid 14-karat gold pocket knife.The handle is made of mother-of-pearl, each plate punctuated with four gold rosettes. The shell-shaped rear bolster and the front[...]
Court sword from the LOUIS XV period, 18th century. Iron mount entirely pierced, pommel, joint arc, quillon & ricasso, bivalve shell. Globular pommel with rivets. Filigree, bladed and braided fuse. St[...]
This scepter is an emblem of command of an exceptional size (103 cm) while the (few) models usually encountered measure approximately 40 cm. It is Persian, from the Qajar period, 19th century. This em[...]
Thick animal hide shield - Abyssinia, 19th early 20th century Probably made of hippopotamus hide. In fairly good condition. Traces of use. The handle moves. Diameter approximately 42cm Depth approxima[...]
African shield in thick animal skin - Abyssinia (Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea), 19th, early 20th century In average condition. Traces of use and fighting. Deformations. An old indigenous restoration. Di[...]
A short saber from the Afar people (danakils) - Horn of Africa, Abyssinia (Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia), 1st half of the 20th century This type of short saber is sometimes called Gile (jile),[...]
Large sickle saber - Zandé people, Congo DRC, early 20th century or earlier. A particularly large specimen compared to other sabers of the same type more commonly encountered. Wooden handle encircled [...]
Glaive (short sword) Saka - DRC Congo, 1st half of the 20th century The blade has a beautiful forging work. Wooden handle wrapped with a strip of metal and covered with a copper sheet plating; Good co[...]
Mongo short sword - Central Africa, Congo I think it can be dated from the 1920s to the 1950s. Wooden handle entwined with a copper band. Length 49.5cm Blade length 32.5cm Weight 482gr
Fang Crossbow - Gabon, Congo, 1st half of the 20th century or earlier Crossbow of the Fang and related populations. In good condition with a nice patina. The bow has some play. Dimensions 107cm x 51cm[...]
Exceptional steel blade, double-edged, with median ridges and double hollow fullers. Point in chainmail. The forging is integral, it opens onto a U-shaped handle, composed of a double branch and conne[...]
3 cm close (barrel measure) barrel knife with 18 kt yellow gold and shell handlesThis tiny knife has a barrel shaped body with 18 kt gold fittings on either end, genuine shell body and Damascus stainl[...]
Wonderful one off custom hand made multiblade pocket folding knifeEach piece in this lobster style 4 blade knife has been hand forged and worked.Tortoise shell slabs have been derived from antique Vic[...]
Masonic sword with flamboyant blade and Masonic attributes, 19th century, punched at the heel of the blade. Brass mount decorated with Masonic attributes with a trefoil pommel with a delta on one side[...]
A beautiful Fang hunter's set including crossbow - Central Africa, Gabon, 1st half of the 20th century The set includes a crossbow, a wicker game bag and an animal skin satchel. The crossbow has a sup[...]
Large Spanish Navaja folding knife with a steel blade with a sharp edge and a false counter-edge on half of the back. Traces of acid etching on both sides marked Bechona. Brass structure with 2 illust[...]
Niker Rostfrei knife. Steel blade marked Sudd messerfabrik Rostfrei. Metal ring, deer antler handle, metal pommel. Personal sheath. Total length 20 cm Blade length 8.7 cm Handle length 10.6 cm
Hunter's knife with metal blade, metal ring, deer antler handle and metal pommel with the initials JW. 19th century. Total length 25 cm, blade length 13.3 cm, handle length 10.5 cm
FOLDING KNIFE called NavajaSpain, 19th centurySteel, horn, brassTotal length Total: 17.6 ; Length. Blade: 7.9 cmSteel blade in the shape of a willow leaf marked ‘VALERO SUN ZARAGOZA’.Notches and large[...]
FOLDING KNIFE called NavajaSpain, 19th centurySteel, bone, brass, glassTotal length Total: 20 ; Length. Blade: 9.2 cmSteel blade in the shape of a willow leaf, engraved with foliage and geometric moti[...]
Wonderful one off custom hand made multiblade pocket folding knifeEach piece in this lobster style 8blade knife has been hand forged and worked.Tortoise shell slabs have been derived from antique Vict[...]
Each piece in this round coin knife has been hand forged and worked. Shell slabs have been derived from antique Victorian boxes.Brass liners.The knife has a bail for a safety chain.Blade has an upper [...]
An exceptional piece, this saber symbolizes the creation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Created in the 1950s for the Saudi Minister of the Interior, it embodies a rare historical and artistic heritag[...]
This war axe is typical of the Khond ethnic group of central India. It dates from the 19th century. The Khonds are an infamous ethnic group, renowned for their savagery, who still practiced cannibalis[...]
This large left-handed dagger has the particularity of having a guard and a handle in chiseled brass. The shape of the ring guard and the rest of the handle are evocative of the 1600s, but the use of [...]
Rare short sword signed ANTONIO PICHINIO - 17th century, Circa 1650 Short sword sometimes called "excuse" or "bedside sword". This type of short sword was generally worn in the 17th century by the nob[...]
A fine Walloon-type cavalry saber - Probably Germanic, 17th century. Curved, single-edged blade with a counter-edged edge on the last third. Engraved on one side is the Passau wolf. Walloon-style moun[...]
Prestigious copper axe - Kusu, Tétéla, Songye peoples, Congo DRC 1st half of the 20th century Hammered copper blade with a representation of a stylized face on both sides. Wooden handle covered with a[...]
TSUBA en fer Nadekaku gata avec certificatJAPON – Période Edo (1606 – 1868)Fer ajouréH : 6,9cm – L. : 6,8cm – H. Nakago-Ana : 2,8cm64gNadekaku gata en fer ajouré en yo-sukashi de chidori stylisés.Non [...]
A very rare willow leaf bladed broadsword - Kota/Fang, Gabon, early 20th century or earlier Double-edged blade. Wooden handle covered with bands of brass and iron. Length 42.5cm Blade length 31.5cm To[...]
Pair of TSUBA for daisho, with Seiryu Engetsu sword motif. SignedJAPAN - EDO period (1603 - 1868), 19th century Bronze, alloy and goldLarge model signed Shu Ju MasanobuH: 7,35cm - W.: 6,98cm - H. Naka[...]
A rare willow leaf bladed sword - Kota/Fang, Gabon, early 20th century Double-edged blade. Wooden handle covered with iron sheet and brass and iron bands. Length 51cm Blade length 35.5cm Total weight [...]
Very Old and Exceptional Saber From the Tsogo / Mitsogo Tribe Gabon Africa 19th CenturyTribe: Tsogo / Mitsogo / TsoghoRegion: GabonLength = 62.5 cmPeriod: 19th century Very good condition
An exceptional and very rare knife or saber from the Teke people of DR Congo or Kongo Brazzaville. People: Teke. A museum piece!!! Period: 19th century. Length: 37 cm. In perfect condition.
An Indo-Persian shamshir saber - Northern India or Central Asia, 18th-19th century Handle made of two plates of bovine horn with gold damascened steel elements (koftgari). Curved single-edged shamshir[...]
Vietnamese sword with animal vertebrae blade - Vietnam, 19th century Copper knuckle hilt, pommel and guard in superbly chiseled and repoussé silver sheet. Blade depicted by an animal vertebra (to be d[...]
Moroccan nimcha saber - Morocco, 19th centurySuperb workmanship probably from the second half of the 19th century.Handle in beautiful honey-colored horn. Guard inlaid with gold.Single-edged blade of E[...]
Strong hunting saber - Germanic or Central Europe, 17th early 18th century Two-branched guard and bridge in chiseled and embossed brass with lion's head decoration. Stag antler handle. Curved single-e[...]
Afghan Pulwar Saber - Afghanistan, 19th centurySingle-edged curved blade. All-steel handle. Damage to the pommel (visible in photos). The pommel moves a little. Blade and handle without play. Length 9[...]
Antique African throwing knife kipinga Common name: kipinga. Comes from the Bandia and Nsakara populations of Congo. Very old and in good condition. 44cm x 32cm 266gr
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