Untouched from first made, factory ordinance stamped for 1912, a much over the top knife, condition is good, will look much better when professionaly polished, the original  More »

Untouched from first made, factory ordinance stamped for 1912, a much over the top knife, condition is good, will look much better when professionaly polished, the original scabbard is very good too. Offering free worldwide delivery, reference BBB   « Less

Huge antique 16th century Turkish Ottoman leather water flask (Matara). The bladder-shaped flask with three protrubances, one for carrying, one with narrow spout for  More »

Huge antique 16th century Turkish Ottoman leather water flask (Matara). The bladder-shaped flask with three protrubances, one for carrying, one with narrow spout for drinking, the third with a cylindrical neck for filling, of thick leather, stitched together with a central seam with three lines of stitching. The Matara leather water flasks were very popular in Turkish Ottoman Army during the 16th century. MEASUREMENTS: Height at highest point: 34 cm (13.39 inches). Across max. 31 cm (12.21 inches). CONDITION: This Matara is in good condition considering its age to be over 500 years, showing its age and usage. In its original condition, no repairs or restorations. REFERENCES: Identical Flask is published in the Bonhams catalogue: Islamic & Indian Art London 19 April 2007 lot 181. Title: An Ottoman leather Water Flask (matara) Turkey, 16th Century, at a Estimate Price: £2,000 - 3,000 US$ 3,200 - 4,700 €2,300 - 3,500. Please see the link below: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/15257/lot/181/ This water flask is the prototype for a shape which was copied in far more lavish and durable materials from the sixteenth century. A famous example in gemset rock crystal is in the Topkapi Palace Collection (Atil, E.: The Age of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent, exhibition catalogue, Washington D.C., 1987, no.60, p.129. Two copies were also made in pottery at Iznik. One is published by Atasoy and Raby (Atasoy, N and Raby, J.: Iznik -- the Pottery of Ottoman Turkey, London, 1989, no.634, while the other, painted in the 'Damascus' palette, is in a private collection. For a metal prototype in the Sadberk Hanim Museum, see, Bodur, Fulya, The Art of Turkish Metalworking, Istanbul, 1987, p.112, pl.A.55.   « Less

Made from a WWI brass shell casing, this ingenious sugar hod has a heart-shaped hinged handle and conical base made from the pointed end of the shell. Shell has been cut with  More »

Made from a WWI brass shell casing, this ingenious sugar hod has a heart-shaped hinged handle and conical base made from the pointed end of the shell. Shell has been cut with “Sweetheart” shape to the top. The shell is dated 1913, and also has “75” and and “B” )can’t read the rest of this - handle attachment has covered it. Also at the lower part of the shell rear, RS. L 1913 75 D”. The base piece has the Army arrow marking and two “B’ stamps, back to back. Item measures 15 cm high with the handle up, 16.5 cm long and 8.5 cm diameter. Very good condition (needs a polish if you like a polished finish) and quite heavy.   « Less

SOLD Rare antique 17th century Turkish Ottoman or Eastern European (Polish – Hungarian) horseman combat mace Buzdygan - Buzogányok with tubular iron head retained by a  More »

SOLD Rare antique 17th century Turkish Ottoman or Eastern European (Polish – Hungarian) horseman combat mace Buzdygan - Buzogányok with tubular iron head retained by a domed cap and fitted with six shaped flanges with an integral gold inlaid steel socket, fruitwood haft retaining its original silver and brass wire bands. REFERENCES: 1) Christie’s catalogue: "Twenty rooms: The private collection of the late Mrs. Elias-Vaes". Sale 2857. Amsterdam; 27 April 2010 - 29 April 2010. Lot 341. Title: A HORSEMAN'S MACE, TURKISH OR EAST EUROPEAN 17TH CENTURY. Sold for €2,750 2) Thomas Del Mar Antique Arms and Armour catalogue: London ; 30th June 2010 Lot 106. Title: TURKISH SILVER MOUNTED MACE 17TH/18TH CENTURY. Sold for 2640 GBP The buyer will be provided with a copy of the pages from the mentioned catalogues together with a certificate of authenticity. The Buzdygan - maces, or flanged (winged) maces, where the head of the mace is divided into the "feathers - flanges” (usually six or eight). These were used as battle weapons bared by a colonel as a symbol of rank, and a sign of the officer's authority, as the commander of the Turkish, Polish, Hungarians, Russians, and Ukrainians Cossacks, during the 16th-18th century, of many different varieties and styles. Maces used in Poland were mostly of Eastern origin. Many goods were imported from Ottoman Empire and Persia but also from the Hungary and Transylvania (both under Ottoman influences). In a turn of 17th and 18th century some Polish manufactures (especially so-called Lwow Manufacture run by Armenians, the refugees from the Persian and Ottoman empire) started to made some decorative maces using Eastern Islamic patterns. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 55.5 cm (21 7/8 in). Height of the iron head including socket: 17.9 cm (7 in). Length of the flanges approximately: 8 cm (3 1/8 in). CONDITION: In its original condition showing the age and usage with a dark patina, the gold inlay is partly worn, brass wire broken in several places and fastened by glue. 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

SOLD Authentic antique 17th -18th century, Polish, or Hungarian, War Hammer (Obuch - Obuszek), with brass head, comprising a square faced hammer, balanced by an  More »

SOLD Authentic antique 17th -18th century, Polish, or Hungarian, War Hammer (Obuch - Obuszek), with brass head, comprising a square faced hammer, balanced by an elaborately shaped fluke on its carved hardwood haft of circular section, fitted on the top with a domed brass cap, and an iron cap on the base. CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, showing the age and usage, the wooden haft with minor with age cracks. Free of any repairs. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length; 85.4 cm (33 5/8 in), Length of the head; 12 cm (4 3/4 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

SOLD Antique 19th century well marked German-Saxony Model 1845.Type1.infantry sword (Infanterie – Faschinen - messer) with massive single-edged falchion style steel blade,  More »

SOLD Antique 19th century well marked German-Saxony Model 1845.Type1.infantry sword (Infanterie – Faschinen - messer) with massive single-edged falchion style steel blade, stamped on the obverse ricasso with crown Royal Cypher JR for the, King John of Saxony 1854-1873 and on the reverse the makers logo of P.D.L.(Peter D .Luneschloss of Solingen). Cast solid brass hilt with reversed quillons, grooved grip, and dove-tail pommel with exposed capstan hilt, stamped with the Regimental Marking 12.A.F.1.114.and the Royal Cypher on the finial and the letter B with the sunburst on the reverse pommel adorned with crown Royal Cypher. REFERENCES: 1.Blankwaffen aus drei Jahrhunderten. Zeugnisse sächsischer Waffengeschichte by Klaus Hilber. 2.Hieb- und Stichwaffen by Eduard Wagner. A photocopy of the pages from the aforementioned references will be provided along with a certificate of authenticity. CONDITION: Showing the age and usage, slightly pitted overall. MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 63 cm (24 3/4 in). Length of the blade: 48 cm (18 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

Superb early dagger condition very good consider circa 1750, length in total 34cm width 5cm depth 4cm, offering free world wide delivery.

Superb early dagger condition very good consider circa 1750, length in total 34cm width 5cm depth 4cm, offering free world wide delivery.   « Less

American Revolutionary War era military style wooden canteen. 19th century. Oak hand carved staves held together by four horizontal hand forged iron bands and two vertical  More »

American Revolutionary War era military style wooden canteen. 19th century. Oak hand carved staves held together by four horizontal hand forged iron bands and two vertical bands; two iron rings and hand forged nails. A keg form canteen with two holes in the top; and with two iron carrying rings for a sling. Condition is very good; the upper most iron band is loose. Dimensions: 8" high x 8.5" wide x 5" deep.   « Less

A Royal Academy Medal for William Ross. On one side of the medal is a back view of a seated male nude torso with the letters: S T V(U) D Y above and below: RAC  More »

A Royal Academy Medal for William Ross. On one side of the medal is a back view of a seated male nude torso with the letters: S T V(U) D Y above and below: RAC INSTITUTED 1768 on the reverse side is a raised side profile of George III with the legend GEORGIUS III D.G. MAGN. BRIT. FR.ET HIB. REX around the rim. On the outer edge the inscription: ;TO Mr WILLIAM ROSS FOR THE BEST DRAWING OF AN ACADEMY FIGURE , DEC/R 10. 1821 Diameter: 2 1/4 inches   « Less

This item has been SOLD. This officers hat with the characteristic square visor found on the M1935 hat, has a napped blue  More »

This item has been SOLD. This officers hat with the characteristic square visor found on the M1935 hat, has a napped blue gray cover with red piping and a plush, black band with the WW11 enameled Red Star. The leather chin strap is original and is mounted with brass buttons bearing the Star with Hammer and Cycle. The interior lining and sweat band is in very good condition. There is a faded manufacturers stamp dated 1940 legible in the inside crown. Slight soiling and edge wear.   « Less