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This example represents the rapier at its zenith. The solid iron cup with roped top edge rolled inward is decorated with intertwined bands enclosing panels decorated with foliage inhabited by beasts.
Blade length: 42 1/2”
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This dagger was made en suite with a rapier with which it served. In dueling, a number of structured maneuvers utilizing the two together comprised the defense and offense.
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Swords of this form are often identified as hunting swords though it is known that they were widely, if not predominately, used as civilian side arms. The hilt is finely chiseled and retains much original blued finish.
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The arbalete or pellet crossbow was used primarily as a hunting weapon. As such, its use was restricted to nobility and the aristocracy.
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This example represents one of the most elegant forms from the evolution of the cross bow. As they were used for hunting, sufficient numbers have survived in good condition for accurate dating and typology.
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This Scottish basket hilted broadsword dates to Scottish Rebellion period. The hilt comprises a cage of bars interspersed by pierced and incised panels.
Blade length: 34 3/8”
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This fine sword is from a group discussed in Culloden The Swords and Sorrows, where two additional examples, 1:41 and 1:42, are illustrated.
Blade length: 33 1/8”
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The 46 5/8” tapered diamond section blade with its spatulate swelled tip represents an extreme even for its type. Blades of this extraordinary length were in vogue for only about a decade, 1635-45, and are almost always found on dish hilts.
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This sword is from a group studied by A. V. B. Norman which is believed have been made for Life Guard Officers. A closely related example, property of the Queen, is at Windsor Castle, No.760.
Blade length: 27 1/4”
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This dirk served an officer of a Scottish regiment in the English Army, perhaps during the Napoleonic Wars. Its hilt combines traditional Scottish styling with faceted iron studs intended to glitter in candle lit social events.
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From a distinct group of cavalry swords which armed regiments organized under the Campbells of Breadalbane.
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This elegant sword with its slightly oval ring guard and oval inner guard dates to the second quarter of the 17th century. It would have been used by a cavalryman in armor and is made to be effective against armor.
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This fine sword combines metal working techniques to produce an elegant but eminently capable weapon. The hilt comprised stylish elements with delicately engraved floral detail which represent the latest defensive technology.
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Found around the battle fields from the time of the battles to the 1960’s when we acquired them from road side relic shacks.
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Found around the battle fields from the time of the battles to the 1960’s when we acquired them from road side relic shacks.
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Yoruba. 2 3/4” dia. Forged iron with very fine twist and double knotted joint.
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This sword served a soldier in a Scottish regiment of the British military. It has a leather covered grip. A makers mark to the blade suggests that it was produced in Germany as were many English swords.
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Fine wire wrapped grip. 33 3/4" hollow triangular blade etched with scrolling foliage, military trophies and crowned CR cipher of Charles VI of the Holy Roman Empire and Charles III, King of Hungary.
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The ballock dagger was widely carried in the Gothic period. It is a thrusting weapon capable of penetrating the leather doublets worn for protection at the time.
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The reclintario is one of the most interesting works of art left by the Colima of western Mexico. It is a mythical combination of beasts, variously described as “half bird and half dog” or a “divine bird with human attributes”.
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Its recurved cross guard and large ring guard surrounding a pierced plate and thumb ring opposite.
Blade length: 34
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Style of C.1600-30. Entirely hand made to complete an armor. Separate ridged crest two piece skull, Rolled edge brim with integral barred visor and pivot locking bevor.
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1” length with slightly blended angled veins. Conical socket with adhesive relief hole.
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3rd-5th century AD. Buff red terra cotta. 3 1/4” length. The top with raised rim around the filler (few small chips) and spout.
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Thirty Years War Period. 7” overall, thick natural horn body with four iron suspension rings, iron base and tip with spring cut off. Baluster horn spout.
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3/4” height. Shield shaped with stylized floral splay. Bronze with heavy sheet gold inlay to the field.
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7 3/4 high. It represents an elderly man seated, clutching his legs in a position of submission. It has a charming folk character including the resigned expression of the face. Undamaged, it has light surface encrustation from burial, a little more prom
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Of slender form to penetrate mail and light plate armor. Particularly associated with killing horses.
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2 5/8” length of elongated form and diamond section. Excavated with considerable original surface intact. The tang lacking.
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