We have an extensive collection of antique swords for the avid collector. Whether your budget is large or small, we will be able to find you antique swords that are  More »

We have an extensive collection of antique swords for the avid collector. Whether your budget is large or small, we will be able to find you antique swords that are affordable for you. Our most popular antique sword is the Japanese Samurai sword, and we have the largest collection of Islamic and Eastern swords in California. You can shop with peace of mind knowing that the items are in their absolute best condition with guaranteed authenticity at Collectors Armoury in Los Angeles, CA.   « Less

Antique, 16th -17th century, Polish or Hungarian horseman, War Hammer – Nadziak - Csakany , the iron head formed with a slender conical hammer and down-curved,  More »

Antique, 16th -17th century, Polish or Hungarian horseman, War Hammer – Nadziak - Csakany , the iron head formed with a slender conical hammer and down-curved, tapering, beak-shaped rear-fluke, mounted on its wooden haft. The wooden haft near the iron head has a band of its original, very dry leather; it is possible that the entire haft at some point was covered in leather, or, this is a part of the leather loop for suspending the hammer from the saddle. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length; 65.8cm (25 7/8 in), length of the head; 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in). CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, showing the age and usage. Free of any repairs or restoration. Since the Hungarian and Polish war hammers are very similar, and in some cases are almost the same, we do not want to state that the item is, in fact, a distinguished Hungarian or Polish. This rare War Hammer is part of an old Canadian collection of antique Arms and Armour which we had acquired recently, including some Eastern European war hammers, axes, armors, helmets and other weapons. Some of these unique items are already posted for sale, and others are in the process of cataloging, and will be posted for sale soon. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Authentic, antique, 17th century, English Cromwellian, Lobster - tail helmet of the famous Harquebusier parliamentarian Cavalry from the English Civil War period  More »

Authentic, antique, 17th century, English Cromwellian, Lobster - tail helmet of the famous Harquebusier parliamentarian Cavalry from the English Civil War period 1642-1651. Details: The scull is made of two pieces joined medially along a low comb, a broad pivoted peak supporting a two - bar face-defense (the central bar missing). The neck guard is riveted to the scull and is made from a single piece of metal embossed to simulate three lines with round headed lining – rivets with remains of their leather lining – bands, pierced with hole for the cord which prevents losing the helmet in the battle. CONDITION: In its original untouched condition, showing the age and heavy usage, slightly pitted overall, small dents, bar face-defense loose, central bar broken off, absence of cheek-piece. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length from the pointed peak to the end of the neck - guard: 40.5 cm (16inches). Height from the top of the comb to the end of the face-defense: 35 cm (13 3/4 inches) REFERENCES: “Civil War: A Royal Armouries Exhibition Sponsored by the Times’ Page 7 & 11. A photocopy of the pages from the aforementioned references will be provided along with the certificate of authenticity. To view comparable Helmets are in the National Army Museum, London collection. Please see the links below. http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O97748/lobster-pot-helmet-triple-bar-pot-unknown/ http://www.nam.ac.uk/online-collection/detail.php?acc=1996-04-219-1 http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details/collection_image_gallery.aspx?assetId=140753&objectId=77363&partId=1 ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Rare authentic Antique 14th century English Medieval Knight Quillon dagger from Yorkshire at the time of Robin Hood. Tapering blade of flattened triangular section,  More »

Rare authentic Antique 14th century English Medieval Knight Quillon dagger from Yorkshire at the time of Robin Hood. Tapering blade of flattened triangular section, bronze cross guard comprising a pair of short quillons with knobbed terminals and Pelta-shaped outer guard as well as a ribbed bronze cap pommel. To see a comparable dagger from the Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery exhibition please view the link below. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2749136/Was-Robin-Hood-YORKSHIRE-Outlaw-ties-county-Nottinghamshire-claims-expert.html To see similar Quillon from the dagger please view the link below. http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/237118 MEASUREMENTS: Overall length 30 cm (11 3/4 inches), length of the blade: 19.5 cm (7.68 inches). CONDITION: In good condition considering its age is over 600 years, in its original untouched condition, Blade pitted, bronze pommel and cross guard with green patina. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Rare antique 18th Ukrainian Zaporozhian Cossack gun powder flask with heart-shaped body carved from hardwood, the outer face decorated with carved traditional Ukrainian  More »

Rare antique 18th Ukrainian Zaporozhian Cossack gun powder flask with heart-shaped body carved from hardwood, the outer face decorated with carved traditional Ukrainian geometric pattern of raised ribs, the inner face with an iron loop and the chain for suspension. HEIGHT: 21.5 cm (8 1/2 in) REFERENCES: Three very similar powder flasks from the Ukrainians State museums are published in the book: ("Ukrainian Cossack State" by Volodymyr Nedyak) Page: 239. Also similar Ukrainian Cossack powder flask is published in the book Kozaczyzna by Romuald Romanski CONDITION: In its original condition, showing the age and usage, with a dark patina. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Antique 19th century handcrafted wood Canteen-Flask- Keg of flattened form decorated with folk-carved repeating designs circling the perimeter of the flask, and is held  More »

Antique 19th century handcrafted wood Canteen-Flask- Keg of flattened form decorated with folk-carved repeating designs circling the perimeter of the flask, and is held together with four bands of wire, with its original pewter stoppers. Origin is unknown CONDITION: Untouched original condition, with a pleasing patina MEASUREMENTS: Overall length including pewter stoppers: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in). Height inclusive: 12.5 cm (4 7/8 in). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Scarce, antique, late 17th – early 18th century, German military sword-saber, with cast brass hilt comprised of slender grip with a pronounced pommel knuckle  More »

Scarce, antique, late 17th – early 18th century, German military sword-saber, with cast brass hilt comprised of slender grip with a pronounced pommel knuckle – guard, short quillons and down–curved scollop shell – guard. A slightly curved single edged blade, cut with a slender, full – length fuller along the back-edge, displaying on each side deeply struck and carved marks, including the 'running wolf' of Passau, number 1414, flanked by crosses. The number 1414, which is stamped on the blade has been variously interpreted, and remains unclear, whether these numbers represent numeric combinations for good fortune, or, perhaps in the 1414 numeric, the Biblical passage from Job 14:14, "..a man dying, he will live again". In occult lore, the numbers are intended for good fortune, and the 4 often represents Jupiter and as a protective talisman in symbols, also, the 1 and 4 are applied in mathematical combinations based on the lucky number 7. The back of the brass grip is chiseled with regimental marking 2: G p – No 125. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length 85.5 cm (33 5/8 in), length of the blade: 72.4 cm (28 1/2 in). CONDITION: Showing the age and usage, slightly bent in the middle with minor flaw (please see the photos). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

A very rare authentic 17th century antique top of karacena (scale armour) helmet szyszak of a Polish winged hussar. The dome top is of a characteristic shape and is composed  More »

A very rare authentic 17th century antique top of karacena (scale armour) helmet szyszak of a Polish winged hussar. The dome top is of a characteristic shape and is composed of several elements of hand forged steel plates including a large plate with a scalp rim, a smaller plate of similar shape, a circular washer notched with radiating lines, surmounted by a finial, seven rhomboidal shaped rivets near the edges, and a circular ring with four rivets. Some karacena turban helmets were constructed of thick hide lined and padded by wool or cotton fabric liner. Fitted at the top with large plate and the small iron scales pleats covering the rest of the skull of the helmet. Other examples of karacena helmets are with iron skull, but the majority of this type of helmet has a body made of leather and fabric. The karacena turban helmets were worn exclusively by higher rank commanders of polish winged hussars, including by the king John II Sobieski. Since they were made during the 17th century in limited number and with the fragility of the leather, not to many of them survived to the present day. Authentic 17th century Polish karacena turban helmets are extremely rare and are hardly ever seen in museums, including museums in Poland, where there are only few examples of this type of the helmet, probably not more than 5. We had attached to the listing pictures of Polish Karacena turban helmets with the top of similar shape to ours. One from the museum’s collections of National Museum in Krakow, the second from Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection Krakow, and a picture of a helmet lost during WWII. REFERENCES: 1. Husaria Polska by ZdzisÅ‚aw Zygulski Jun. 2. HUSARIA: THE WINGED HORSEMEN [Anna Wasilkowska. 3. Bron w dawnej Polsce by ZdzisÅ‚aw Zygulski Jun. The buyer will be provided with a copy of the pages from the mentioned references, together with a certificate of authenticity. APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS. Diameter: 15 cm (5.91 inches). Height from the top of the finial holder to the bottom of the ring: 4 cm (1.57 Inches). CONDITION: Signs of usage and wear, pitted overall, minor dents, small crack on the central plate, a minor crack on the edge of the circular ring, and one rivet missing. All of this can be an aspect from an old combat helmet that is over 300 years old. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

A very rare pair of antique 17th century Chainmail gloves Mitten Gauntlets of Polish Hussar Karacena Armor from the time of the battle of Vienna. Formed of extremely well  More »

A very rare pair of antique 17th century Chainmail gloves Mitten Gauntlets of Polish Hussar Karacena Armor from the time of the battle of Vienna. Formed of extremely well hand forged interlocking riveted iron rings bordered by leather straps. The thumb guards, formed of karacena type iron scale plates, riveted to the leather liner. The rounded scale plates are of the same shape as can be seen on the 17th century Polish hussar Karacena type szyszaks and armours. Also, some of the examples of Polish karacena armour were constructed of scale plates and Chainmail. Please see the pictures attached to the listing. CONDITION: Showing age and usage, leather cracked, iron rings are rusty, absence of the fastened lather belt and the clasp on the one of the mittens, signs of the restitching the Chainmail over the time to the leather straps. There is a possibility that the front of the mittens originally would have been sewn to the back of the leather mittens. APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS Right mitten: Length: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 inches). Width including the top thumb scale plate: 18 cm (7.09 Inches). Left mitten: Length: 22.8cm (8.98 inches). Width including the top thumb scale plate: 19 cm (7.48 Inches). ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less

Rare antique, 17th - 18th century, Ukrainian Zaporozhian Cossack staghorn gun powder - flask with a bifurcated body engraved with traditional Ukrainian folk designs, with  More »

Rare antique, 17th - 18th century, Ukrainian Zaporozhian Cossack staghorn gun powder - flask with a bifurcated body engraved with traditional Ukrainian folk designs, with an elaborate rosette on the center and an engraved figure of a stag. Fitted with a nozzle and two stoppers. REFERENCES: Very similar Powder Horns are published in the book "Украина- козацька держава" by Володимир Недяк. (Ukrainian Cossack state by Volodymyr Nedyak) Pages: 241, 242, and 243. The buyer will be provided with a copy of the pages from the mentioned references, together with a certificate of authenticity. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 21 cm (8.27 inches). CONDITION: In its original good condition showing the age and usage, with a dark brown patina, horn with minor age cracks. There is an old paper label, with illegible ink hand writing, glued to the base. To see a similar 17th century Cossack Gun Powder Flask from the Polish Army Museum (Muzeum Wojska Polskiego), Warsaw, please view the link below. http://www.muzeumwp.pl/emwpaedia/prochownica-w-typie-spiskim-kozackim-z-xvii-wieku.php To see a similar 17th century Cossack Gun Powder Flask from the Museum of Ukrainian folk art, Kiev (Музей українського народного декоративного мистецтва) please view the link below. http://www.myslenedrevo.com.ua/uk/Sci/History/Kupo... ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUES AND NOT REPRODUCTIONS ALL OUR ARTIFACTS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY   « Less