19th C. MINIATURE OF 16th C. MAXIMILIAN SUIT OF ARMOR
This garniture represents an early 16th c. Maximilian style jousting armor, and stands 45 cm tall on its oak base. Armor is riveted, and exhibits all the appropriate movements. The visor...
19th c. SWORD WALKING STICK WITH AN EARLIER BLADE
This rustic-looking walking stick is mounted with a 50 cm. long blade that was cut down at the foible, the ricasso secured into the handle with two rivets. Shape of the...
A GUIDE TO ORIENTAL DAGGERS AND SWORDS
MICHAEL C. GERMAN - A GUIDE TO ORIENTAL DAGGERS AND SWORDS, privately printed in London in 1967. 60 p., several hundred photos of daggers and swords from the Middle East to...
A.V.B. NORMAN - TREASURES FROM THE TOWER OF LONDON
A.V.B. NORMAN - TREASURES FROM THE TOWER OF LONDON: An Exhibition of Arms and Armour First edition, 1982. 131 pages. A resource on the diverse collection of arms and armor in...
A.V.B. NORMAN - TREASURES FROM THE TOWER OF LONDON
1982 catalog of the traveling exhibition of arms and armor from the Tower of London, authored by A.V.B.Norman. 131 pages, extensively illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs. Topics range from the Eastern...
AFGHAN SILVER-MOUNTED SWORD WITH LINK TO KING AMANULLAH KHAN
This interesting Afghan sword resembles a Russian Model 1881 cavalry officer's shashka. It was acquired from the estate of a US State Department official, who was posted in Germany and Switzerland...
AFRICAN MAASAI 19th CENTURY SEME SWORD
This is an authentic Maasai Seme sword dating ca.1880-1900. Grip is wrapped in buffalo hide, which has hardened from time and wear and acquired a dark color. Heavy 55 cm-long blade is...
AFRICAN MAASAI SEME SPEAR CA.1890
This heavy Maasai spear dates to the late 19th-early 20th centuries. 175 cm long, it features a typical Maasai spear head, also used by the Maasai as a sword, called Seme....
ALBERT N. HARDIN JR. - THE AMERICAN BAYONET 1776-1964
First edition. A classic book for American bayonet collectors. Dust wrapper taped to inside cover, former owners names written on title page, book store labels. Book itself is nice and tight....
AMERICAN ARTILLERY OFFICER'S EAGLE POMMEL SWORD CA.1805
This deluxe eagle pommel US Army officer's sword dates to the first decade of the 19th century, and was an English export to the USA. Decorations on the blade are of...
AMERICAN ARTILLERY OFFICER'S EAGLE POMMEL SWORD CA.1825
This Eagle pommel American officer's sword dates ca.1820-1835 and is mounted with a 29.5" blade. Etched blade decorations include military trophies, canon and florals. Remnants of bluing are still visible. Hilt...
AMERICAN ARTILLERY OFFICER'S PRESENTATION-GRADE SWORD CA.1825
This outstanding American eagle pommel artillery officer's presentation-grade sword dates ca.1820-1830. 31" blade has the most beautiful, well-preserved blue and gilt decorations. Frosted etched panels feature classical floral decorations and portrait...