ON SALE! WAS $2,995. Dating mid 17th century and in outstanding condition overall. Leathers are intact along with both ear pieces and nasal! There is an ancient repair to  More »

ON SALE! WAS $2,995. Dating mid 17th century and in outstanding condition overall. Leathers are intact along with both ear pieces and nasal! There is an ancient repair to one edge of brim where a 2 ¼” piece of sheet iron was riveted in. Most probably done during its period of service. See photos. Dents and dings as seen in photos. A few scattered armorer’s stamps. A great opportunity to obtain a very desirable and original circa 1650 helmet! Stand not included. Price is firm. Thanks for looking! Please check out our other listings for more early arms and armor! We are “Fine Art Ltd” on antiques.com Our direct email is: fineartlimited@yahoo.com We are also selling on eBay as "fineart77"   « Less

A very rare no nonsense large battle sword, undoubtedly made for a Landsknecht soldier circa 1525! Wonderful example of early hand forged ironwork that features a large  More »

A very rare no nonsense large battle sword, undoubtedly made for a Landsknecht soldier circa 1525! Wonderful example of early hand forged ironwork that features a large double scroll counter-guard! The sword’s blade is of exceptional quality and is 33 ½” long x 1 5/8” wide! It is identical in form, but much, much longer, than katzbalgers of that period (the short swords that Landsknecht soldiers carried for close fighting in battle). Excellent condition overall. From an old German collection that was sold off several years ago. An important addition to the early renaissance sword collection! Price is firm. Thanks for looking!   « Less

ON SALE! Was $1,595. A rare French dagger made for concealment on one’s body or in one’s boot! This beautiful and rare dagger dates to circa 1660 and its guard is of  More »

ON SALE! Was $1,595. A rare French dagger made for concealment on one’s body or in one’s boot! This beautiful and rare dagger dates to circa 1660 and its guard is of the same pattern often used on “town swords” (also called pillow swords or walking swords). A sword with this type guard was owned and worn by Charles X of Sweden at the time of his death in 1660 and is pictured as plate 99 in the book “The Rapier and Small-Sword 1460 – 1820” by Norman. This beauty of a 17th century dagger features an 8” double sided blade, made exclusively for stabbing. Its iron guard retains much of its original gold guilt! It is decorated with fauna and if you look close you will see a central design of a soldier with his horse flanked by another soldier and armor with the reverse side decorated with a central seated figure bearing arms and also flanked the same way! The dagger’s sleek, flattened design enables it to be concealed close to the body and its crosshatched ebony grip gives it a better grasp for a quick draw. Overall 13 ½” long. Overall excellent, as found, condition with no repairs or restorations! Price is firm. Thanks for looking!   « Less

A rare Nubian (Blackmoore, negro) head pommel small sword circa 1675 with a magnificent chiseled hilt and a fantastic full length engraved blade! Best of its type we have  More »

A rare Nubian (Blackmoore, negro) head pommel small sword circa 1675 with a magnificent chiseled hilt and a fantastic full length engraved blade! Best of its type we have ever seen in over 50 years of collecting and dealing! Its nicely detailed Nubian head still retains much of its original black Japanning while its braided wire grip retains all original wire wraps and both Turk’s head ferrules! Its knucklebow and quillon are decorated with entwined rope work and brick-work checkering while its ricasso features twin fish in a circular pattern. The beautifully pierced and chiseled counter-guards are decorated both sides with entwined serpents with bird like heads all around the edges. Entwined ropework brick-work checkering along with the twin fish central design beautifully complement the entire hilt! Its 30.5” hexagonal blade is engraved full length (save for about 3” of the tip) with lattice work, fauna, flowers and the medieval Christian knightly motto “RECTE FACIENDO MENINEM TIMEAS” (Latin for do right, fear no one) This spectacular specimen of a 17th century sword would have belonged to a well to do man of the sea. Perhaps a ship’s captain or even the captain of a slave ship! An extremely rare, museum worthy, offering! Price is firm. Thanks for looking! Note: This fantastic early sword is also listed on eBay at a higher price that reflects eBay's fees. Shipping is only available on antiques.com and not if purchased through eBay. For several more photos see the eBay listing. antiques.com limits all listings to 8 photos.   « Less

An extremely rare form is this C 1675 Spanish or French, spiral openwork hilted sword! One of only 3 examples that we have noted that incorporate spirally forged openwork  More »

An extremely rare form is this C 1675 Spanish or French, spiral openwork hilted sword! One of only 3 examples that we have noted that incorporate spirally forged openwork bars. The others: One, in relic condition, is pictured in Eric Valentine’s “Rapiers” and the other was sold in a Czerny’s, Italy auction several years ago. Our sword features a 33 ¼”, 3 fuller back-sword blade. Much worn with some very minor pitting. Its tall forged, chiseled and profusely engraved hilt features intricately engraved, spirally twisted, re-curved quillons with heart finials. Its grip is composed of spirally twisted forged bars that also are intricately engraved all over. The outer ring guard and quillon block are beautifully chiseled and engraved with crossed arms and shields. The tall pyramidal pommel features a wonderfully engraved Green Man face on both sides! The extremely rare sword exhibits the finest workmanship of the time. Most probably made to wear for parades or ceremonies and worthy of the finest museum! Price is firm. Thanks for looking!   « Less

A rare and very desirable Lowlands rapier: Southern Netherlands or Northern Germany dating to the period of the 30 years war. Very nice 'as found" condition with some very  More »

A rare and very desirable Lowlands rapier: Southern Netherlands or Northern Germany dating to the period of the 30 years war. Very nice 'as found" condition with some very light cleaning to the blade. Minor pitting, mostly uncleaned, see photos. Awesome solar effect to hilt! Running wolf and Solingen "anchor" stampings on blade. Grip wire and Turk's head ferrules completely intact. Most examples of this pattern are only found in period paintings and in museums. RARE OFFERING! Price is firm. Thanks for looking!   « Less

GentlemanCollector.comFramed Gaucho horse belt / Horse TackFor more information on this item, click through to GentlemanCollector.com Reference No.: 14Date: 1850Category:  More »

GentlemanCollector.comFramed Gaucho horse belt / Horse TackFor more information on this item, click through to GentlemanCollector.com Reference No.: 14Date: 1850Category: Arms, Armour, and MetalwareLocation of Origin: Latin AmericaPrice: 42000Medium/Materials: Sterling Silver Gold plate LeatherDimensions: 42in (w) x 13in (h) x 2in (d)Description: The breastplate and girth from a fine 19th century Argentine or Uraguayan Gaucho horse dress tack framed in a shadowbox frame backed by velvet.Provenance: Ex Uraguayan collectionAdditional Information: Because Gauchos were largely nomadic there was a strong tradition using precious metals such as silver in horse tack because gauchos would always carry all of his wealth with him when he was out in the pampas. Items with gold inlay were of finer quality.   « Less

GentlemanCollector.comJapanese Mempo/Menpo Samaruai Mask - BirdReference No.: 27For more information on this item, click through to GentlemanCollector.com Date:  More »

GentlemanCollector.comJapanese Mempo/Menpo Samaruai Mask - BirdReference No.: 27For more information on this item, click through to GentlemanCollector.com Date: 1700Category: Arms, Armour, and MetalwareLocation of Origin: Asia / JapanPrice: 16000Medium/Materials: Iron LacquerDimensions: Mask - 7in (w) x 10in (h) x 5in (d). Glass display case - 12 (w) x12 (d) x18 (h).Description: An iron mask with a gilded interior. The face has very deep wrinkles on the cheeks and a very large detachable beak shaped nose and a protruding chin. This half mask includes a three-lame throat guard which has been lacquered black. Presently displayed on a lucite stand within a bespoke glass display case.Provenance: Private New England CollectionAdditional Information: Japanese Samaruai masks are known by many names including; mempo / menpo hanbo / hambo and somen. Menpo/Mempo are face masks that cover only half of the face (the present example is a Mempo) while Somen are full face masks and Hanbo/Hambo are masks that only cover the cheeks.The samurai were the warrior class in Japan that served to protect the nobility and first appeared in the 9th century. The origins of the Samaruai were considered civilians and had to provide their own weapons and were the first organized army in Japan. Later feudal lords developed their own armies instilling the idea that it was shameful not to have risked ones life in the line of duty and thus the modern idea of the Samurai was created. In the 16th century Jesuit leader Saint Francis Xavier noted that "There is no nation in the world which fears death less."   « Less

SOLD An Exceptional antique 18th century large Indo Persian Islamic dagger “Pesh-Kabz”. A sturdy steel blade with bright reinforced cutting-edge, tapering  More »

SOLD An Exceptional antique 18th century large Indo Persian Islamic dagger “Pesh-Kabz”. A sturdy steel blade with bright reinforced cutting-edge, tapering gradually from the hilt to a sharp pointed tip, with a wide ribbed back. The hilt is formed of two pieces of large bone grips, riveted to the tang, and enclosed by steel straps, surmounted by a small suspension mount, in its original wooden scabbard covered in tooled leather with a steel chape. REFERENCES: 1) “Indian Arms and armor, Vol. II” By Gayatri Nath Pant. 2) “A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor” by George Cameron Stone. 3) “Indian and Oriental Arms and Armour” Lord Egerton of Tatton. MEASUREMENTS: The overall length in the scabbard is: 45.5 cm (17 7/8 in). CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, the blade is with traces of old corrosion. The chape is corroded.   « Less

SOLD Original Antique Imperial Russian Military Shashka sword Model 1881, from the period time of Emperor Nicholas II, trooper's issue. Details: A slightly curved single  More »

SOLD Original Antique Imperial Russian Military Shashka sword Model 1881, from the period time of Emperor Nicholas II, trooper's issue. Details: A slightly curved single edged steel blade, with a wide full-length fuller edge stamped, on one side of the forte by the Zlatoust Arms Factory dated 1891, the other side is stamped with the inspector marks. A regulation brass stirrup hilt with a spirally carved wooden grip, and brass fittings struck by the Zlatoust Arms Factory inscription and dated 1891. A knuckle-guard stamped with a later arsenal mark 1903. The sword comes with its leather covered wooden scabbard, with regulation brass mounts. A brass locket on the scabbard, and brass ferula on the grip, stamped with the matching Number 27. CONDITION: The sword is in its good untouched condition, with signs of age and usage. The leather of the scabbard is split on the joint, and chipped in several places. The end of the brass Chape is completely worn out from usage. This is the nicest example of this model of sword which we have had, free of any type of restorations or repairs, in its original condition. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length with the scabbard: 102.8 cm (40 1/2 in), the length without the scabbard: 101.6 cm (40 in), length of the blade: 87 cm (34 1/4 inches). REFERENCES: 1)”Russian Edged Weapons” by Alexander Kulinsky 2) “Cold Weapons of the Kuban Cossacks," by Boris Frolov. Due to the fact that the market is flooded by reproductions of Russian swords, which for inexperienced collectors look the same, we would like to inform our clients that this is a 100% authentic antique Imperial Russian sword, and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Item Number: E527   « Less