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[...]
Set consisting of the neck decoration and its miniature belonging to the Dert-Ilerca Order of Merit, a Catalan-origin distinction created to recognize excellence in the field of the arts. The main cro[...]
This magnificent cross of the Order of María Isabel Luisa, established between 1839 and 1868, is a treasure of Spanish military history. Its four-arm structure, enameled in pure white, stands out for [...]
Arabic Knife Called Khadaam - Yemen, Mid 20th CenturyThis type of dagger is called khadaam in Arabic. It means "servant". It was worn in pair with the jambiya and had a utilitarian function. Curved bl[...]
Arabic Knife Called Khadaam - Yemen, Mid 20th CenturyThis type of dagger is called khadaam in Arabic. It means "servant". It was worn in pair with the jambiya and had a utilitarian function. Curved bl[...]
The shako is an emblematic element of the French military uniform under the Empire. This headgear, adopted at the beginning of the 19th century, combines elegance and functionality, offering moderate [...]
This remarkably elegant and exquisitely crafted Edo period Japanese warrior armor is a testament to the samurai's craftsmanship and unique aesthetic. Trimmed with black lacquer (kuro-urushi) and adorn[...]
BICORN HAT OF MUSKETEERS OF THE KING'S MILITARY HOUSE, second company "BLACK MUSKETEERS", for riding school dress, 1814 model, Restoration. 29236 Black "Flemish" felt hat; H of the front part from the[...]
This combat sickle called Kusarigama (Kusari = chain, Kama = sickle) is old, from the Edo period, and has nothing to do with contemporary models made for cinema. he blade is curved, it measures 21.5 c[...]
Bicorne of aspirant or officer of the Third Republic Navy.- bicorne in black felt, highlighted with a wide woven silk braid, representing a race of naval anchors inscribed in a garland of oak leaves, [...]
Genuine Tengu-type Menpō – Authentic and Rare Piece I offer here an authentic Japanese Tengu-type Menpō, with a striking and traditional design. This face mask, used by the samurai, is a rare piece, e[...]
Directoire period - Consulate - 1st Empire, Hussar sabre, light cavalry with scabbard, 18th-19th century. Pommel with Leonine face with rivet button and long tail. Flat joint arc at right angle. Quill[...]
Knife called Basakpwa - Congo, Yakoma, Sango, Ngbandi... Collected Around 1910Vernacular name: basakpwaThis knife is part of a batch of other weapons that I acquired from the inheritance of Aimée Wint[...]
Daisho, late EDO early Meiji period mounting Katana 74 cm blade Tanto 33.5 cm No signature Tempering: sambon suji Iron tsuba on the katana, kogai on the tanto Brown and gold lacquered scabbards mounte[...]
The elegance and mastery of the art of Japanese blacksmithingThis Shinto period (Edo era) katana illustrates the excellence of Japanese blacksmiths at a time when the craftsmanship and aesthetics of w[...]
Wakizashi BladeLate Koto period circa 1500/1550The blade in Saki Zori shape and Shinogi Zukuri profile.Nagako (blade tang) in Kaku Ichi Monji shapeYakiba (tempering line) in Toran Ha typeThe Nagasa (b[...]
Dha type knife of the Lü and Shan ethnic groups - South East Asia, late 19th early 20th century (2)The Lü and Shan ethnic groups are widely distributed across the territories of North Vietnam, Laos, B[...]
BladeHIRA TSUKURI shaped blade signed Bôshû ju KiyonagaNagako (blade tang) Ha Hagari Kuri JiriYakiba (tempering line) GUNOME typeThe Nagasa (blade length) 28.5 cmSome kizuSaya (scabbard)37.5 cm, in le[...]
Helmet and mask type ressei early Edo periodKabuto (helmet) Sujibachi with six lamellas in natural raw iron.Shikoro (neck protection) in hineno style, composed of four lamellas in black lacquered iron[...]
The Musketeers:The King's Company of Musketeers, better known as the Musketeers of the Guard, was an elite French military unit founded in 1622. During their existence, the Musketeers served as part o[...]
Moroccan Dagger Known as Koumya, Solid Silver and Ebony - Morocco, Circa 1930-40Ebony wood handle with silver decoration chiseled with arabesques and floral motifs.Solid silver scabbard chiseled with [...]
Ethiopian Saber Called Shotel - Abyssinia, Ethiopia, Late 19th Early 20th CenturyWooden handle. Strongly curved blade with two edges and two deep fullers. Stiff leather scabbard covered with animal sk[...]
Luba sword - DRC circa 1900 The blade has a beautiful forging quality. Very nice patina of use on the wood of the handle. Missing wood at the pommel. Length 49.5cm Blade length 36.5cm Weight 350gr
Ngombé, Ngbandi, Doko, Mbudja sword - DRC Congo early 20th century Uncommon with its original scabbard. Missing the right protrusion at the top of the scabbard and damaged to the left protrusion. A la[...]
in very good condition: 90 percent of the original tanning, very nice rifling, single and double action, very good air gap, hard and firm springs. six-shot cylinder, 11 mm pinfire caliber, checkered e[...]
This 18th-century Japanese armor exemplifies the refinement and ingenuity of Edo-period armorers, an era marked by relative peace under the Tokugawa shogunate. Although it is composite, this armor ret[...]
Katana Blade: Period: Late Edo period, signed Heian jo Ju Osumi No Kami Taira Hiromitsu. Shape: Shinogi katana, with an Iori Mune back and an O Kissaki point. Nagako (blade tang): Ha Agari Kuru Jiri, [...]
17th Century, large stiletto (40 cm) called "misericorde" in wrought iron and steel. The fully forged fuse has slightly domed sides, olive pommel, guard with two curved quillons, ending in a heart wit[...]
Court sword with mother-of-pearl plates, the guard decorated with the imperial eagle, the blade decorated with floral motifs, in its water furnace (in poor condition at its end to be sewn up) Length 9[...]
Corsican stylus with scabbard. Engraved blade.France, early 20th centurySteel, nickel silver, wood.Total length: 23 cm ; Length. of stylus : 22,5cm - Length. Of blade 13,5cm Double-edged blade with ce[...]
SHERIFF'S INSIGNE - COLORADO GAME WARDENUnited States, first half 20th centurySilver-plated iron, copperH.: 5.7 ; L.: 4.2 cmSilver-plated, domed, cut-out iron sheriff's badge. It forms an escutcheon,[...]
Conical fist shield of the Empire -OTTOMAN, 18th century. Round conical shield called "KALKAN", in wrought iron and metal with worked concentric inserts, fabrics & wood. Quilted fabric interior and ha[...]
Tsuba Kaku-Maru-Gata EDO period (1603-1868) Wrought iron added to the motif of two dragons surrounded by intertwined scrolls Japan 17th century Very good condition (see photos) Dimensions 6 x 6.5 x 0.[...]
Tsuba Aoi-Gata EDO period (1603-1868)The shape of the tsuba is turned up on the edges imitating the movement of the waves caused by the waterfallWrought iron inlaid with gold and silver with motifs of[...]
Curious statue, signed Gustave Gournier (1903-1986), depicting a monkey dressed as a Poilu. Polychrome plaster. Height: 26 cm Width: 12 cm Depth: 13 cm Weight: 1.693 kg. Good condition (a chip on the [...]
Firefighter Helmet of the Municipality of Corpeau, Mle 1855, Second Empire. Helmet entirely in brass. Crest with fins stamped with 11 gadroons. Front plate stamped in relief with the imperial eagle on[...]
Court sword, mother-of-pearl plaque, plate decorated with a shield, the decorated blade adorned with a closed crown and three fleurs-de-lis (Arms of France) and floral motifs. It bears the mark on a g[...]
Indonesian knife, engraved steel blade and carved horn handle, wooden sheath. Indonesian work from the late 19th century. Blade length 16.5 cm and total length 26.5 cm
Hunting Spear (Lance) - France, 18th-19th Century For any shipping or delivery, please contact me beforehand. Length 2181cm Iron length 31cm Weight 880gr
Hunting spear, naval pike? France 19th century Short spear that I think is a naval pike. However, I have not been able to match it to any standard model. Perhaps then it is a merchant marine pike or a[...]
Firefighter Helmet Type 1855. City of Alise Sainte Reine. Entirely in brass, crest stamped with 11 gadroons, plate struck in relief with a shield stamped with a flaming pyre grenade, all framed by lau[...]
SABRETACHE OF THE COLONEL'S FULL DRESS OF THE GUIDES OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD, model 1854, Second Empire. 30372Leather sabretache, flap covered with green cloth and edged with a double gold braid, inner [...]
Very elegant hunting dagger from the Louis XV period, deer antler handle, blade engraved with motifs and an animal, hallmarked silver tip and guard, on the guard: a medallion with a cupid and a huntin[...]
Entirely in copper, crest stamped with 11 gadroons, plate struck in relief with a shield stamped with a burning pyre and surmounted by a city crown, all framed by an oak branch and a laurel branch wit[...]
Ottoman flintlock rifle called tüfek shishana - Ottoman Turkey, 18th-19th centuryCollectors and museums call this type of rifle tüfek (it is simply the Turkish word for rifle) and shishana refers to s[...]
Chinese Short Saber with S-shaped hilt - South China, 19th CenturyA very rudimentary saber, probably from the Taiping rebellion. Handle with S-shaped hilt and ring pommel. Weight 536g. Length 50.5cm. [...]
Omani battle shield called terr - Oman or Zanzibar, 18th-19th centuryShield made from a single, very thick piece of compressed and shaped animal skin. The skins generally used were those of the rhinco[...]
Dagger of the Hmong people, North of Vietnam, circa 1900 Handle in bovine horn. Fairly good condition. Total length 40.5 Length without scabbard 38.5cm Blade length 26.5cm Weight 391gr Weight without [...]
A rare Thouma type jambiya dagger - Yemen, circa 1900 Horn handle with brass and silver decorations. Scabbard with wooden core covered with fabric and a finely openwork gilt metal element with floral [...]
Long dha type knife of the Lü and Shan ethnic groups - Southeast Asia, late 19th early 20th century The Lü and Shan ethnic groups are widely distributed across the territories of North Vietnam, Laos, [...]
An impressive Vietnamese saber called truong dao - Vietnam, 19th early 20th century Large and powerful blade flaring towards the tip. The guard has some play otherwise good condition. Length 101cm Bla[...]
Heavy wrought iron cavalry breastplate with a busk and brass rivets, decorated with lines. Traces of the unbleached canvas inner lining. Early 18th century. The impact of the test bullet that validate[...]
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