Antique Armor

The medieval knight with his armor and pole weapons ( spear and halberd) holds the central glass with his arms and the mirror stands up on his legs.

The craft originated from gunsmiths and armor workers in the medieval town of Gleiwitz, Silesia (formerly Poland and now part of Germany and Poland) in the late 1700's.

The back plate is richly decorated by a mount with flags behind a full armor, while at the top is a soldiers helmet, in front of additional flags.

The statue to the right depicts the handsome Hermes wearing his armor with wonderful scrolled foliate designs and his winged petasus with a shield on his left arm and holding a sword...

19th Century Reproduction Chainmail Gauntlet on Custom Iron Mount — After a 16th Century Original An exceptional 19th-century reproduction of a 16th-century chainmail gauntlet, hand...

Hermes is also draped in a flowing garment and wears his armor with a striking and hammered design. His shield is strapped to his arm, he holds an impressive dagger in the other hand...

His attire, featuring red and white elements, mirrors the Austrian colors he carries. His polished armor and the precision of his ceremonial stance suggest his role as a guardian of ...

The banner bearer is clad in gleaming armor, complemented by an elaborate feathered hat and a gold sash around his waist.

The blue tunic worn over his armor is embellished with a pattern of fleur-de-lis, a symbol often associated with royalty.

In the lower left corner are the armour and red cloak of the condemned man, above which is a path leading to the sunlit city under a high sky.

The vase's pattern is based upon Damascus steel, whereby near eastern blacksmiths welded iron and high carbon steel, folding the metal over and over again and drawing it out into arm...

This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' by Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick.

This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' by Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick.

Early 20th century, Central Caucasus, wool fleece on woolen armor. The region of Ghendje is located in the middle of the Caucasus, the carpets traded in Ghendje come from the vast s...

On the left, the Canton of Unterwalden is represented by a banner bearer in a striking red and white uniform, adorned with slashed sleeves, a plumed hat, and polished armor. The bann...

He is dressed in period armor and in his left hand holds the leather leashes for a ferocious and superbly detailed lion, lioness and a panther.

The central roundel is painted with a heraldic device closely resembling the emblem associated with the family of Frederick Stibbert (1838–1906), the Anglo-Italian collector whose Fl...

The surrounding individuals are shown in various states of dress and armor, carrying weapons such as bows, arrows, and shields, which suggests they are warriors preparing for conflict.

This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' by Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick.

This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' by Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick.

At the center are impressive handsome bearded knights dressed in full armor and holding their lances. Above are striking wonderfully executed leaves and branches seemingly growing up...

This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' by Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick.

The detail of the soldier's armour and the height of the relief is a testament to its quality chasing work and creates a wonderful contrast and three-dimensional effect separated fro...

Zhenwu is portrayed dressed in ceremonial armor decorated with applied dragons cavorting about.

The handsome soldier is wearing his detailed armour grasping the beautiful Sabine woman in his arms.

Through generations of storytelling, culminating in the 14th-century historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, his deeds and moral qualities have been given immense emphasis, m...

He is shown helmeted and in armour with open visor. From: 'Algemeene geschiedenis des Vaderlands van de vroegste tijden tot op heden

'Matsunaga Daizen Hisahide kneeling on a fur, about to commit seppuku', no. 29 'Shioren Sajima-no-kami Matsataka turning over a scroll of Buddhist scripture with his spear at Kotokuj...

Above is a handsome richly chased Roman soldier wearing a cape and holding a dagger and sheath standing next to his armor with impressive flags, axes, and armors atop of each column.

Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1796-1875) "Guerrier du Caucase" cast bronze sculpture depicting a Caucasian warrior in full armor rendered in fine detail riding on his horse.

The English Civil War was one of Crofts’s favourite subjects and he always tried to ensure that any uniforms, armour and weapons were accurately represented in order to bring authent...

In this portrait, his skill is evident in the fine textures of the fabric, the polished shine of the armor, and the muscular realism of the horse, all contributing to an image of unw...

Over the gambeson, he wears pieces of plate armor on his arms and legs, providing a balance between mobility and defense.

Bust length with curled hair, moustache, lace collar, armour, and sash. Source unknown, to be determined.

This beautiful Limoges enamel plaque depicts a knight in full armour. He is portrayed turning towards the viewer, as though he is about to unsheathe his sword.

With craftsmen moving from arms and armour to decorative objects in their stead, a tremendous amount of creative skill was transferred to the making of objects such as this.

At the center of the base and next to the columns stands the sculpture of a Roman soldier, dressed in armor and holding a sword extracted from the sheath.

Old print of Richard Beuchamp, 5th Earl of Warwick, standing on a platform within the walls of a castle, wearing armour, a dagger, and garter on his left leg. Originates from 'Select...

These were the corner house of Schnur- and Kornblumen-Gasse and a man in armour on the corner of Fahr- and Tönges-Gasse. This narrows the field of candidates down to Donett: ‘Until 1...

This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' by Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick.

A gorget originally referred to a piece of armor protecting the throat, but by the 18th century, it had become more of a decorative military insignia worn by officers.

With a basic and rather crude finish, they were often produced by blade smiths or armour manufacturers. It was during the Edo period, with the artistic boom generated by the stabilit...

The tunic is worn over a suit of armor, with visible chainmail at the joints for flexibility.

The officer is depicted in full ceremonial attire, including dark plate armor with gold embellishments and ornate puffed sleeves, characteristic of Renaissance-inspired Swiss Guard u...

The front of the base features a large gilded bronze plaque, intricately detailed with symbols of imperial Rome, including armor, spears, fascia, and incense burners, further emphasi...

The composition features a central figure on horseback, clad in armor and a red cloak, speaking with a monk or priest who is offering a blessing or guidance.

The Shakudo pieces originated in the Samurai period in Japan and were created by esteemed artists who made ornaments to adorn swords and armor. When the Samurai period ended, these ...

The map is embellished with a decorative distance scale and title cartouche featuring two armored soldiers.

The armour’s style evolves separately from the early 16th century.

This intricate oak fire-place mantle also comes with two knights in armour, standing on pilars and they are like the gatekeepers or guards to this marvelous mantle.

A peninsula located in the Côtes-d'Armor in northern Brittany, the terrain of Cape Fréhel is dominated by imposing cliffs, making it difficult to access by sea.

Original vintage travel poster for the historical South Coast towns of Hastings & St Leonards in Sussex featuring stunning artwork by the British painter Elijah Albert Cox (1876-1955...

A circa 1725 oil on canvas portrait of Louis George Simpert, as Hereditary Prince, the future Margrave of Baden-Baden (Deutsch: Ludwig Georg Simpert, Markgraf von Baden-Baden) portr...

Notably the pony is not armored, but rather is posed in parade trappings, the image perhaps depicting Charles VII (French, 1403-1461) at his coronation at Reims Cathedral in 1429.

The Shakudo pieces originated in the Samurai period in Japan and were created by esteemed artists who made ornaments to adorn swords and armor. When the Samurai period ended, these ...

During the Momoyama period some helmets and armor reflect the influence of Iberian armament but the shape of the Japanese stirrups remained unaltered.

Still wearing all in brass armour and silk clothing. Made from carved pine sections and full articulated.

The finest examples of repoussé are represented in the famous work on bronze Greek armor from the 3rd or 4th century BC. Repoussé is often confused with embossing.

The console is raised on a scalloped shaped base with a foliate gilt band below two open winged dragon like figures wearing silver and gilt armor. The dragons are standing above dolp...

The finest examples of repoussé are represented in the famous work on bronze Greek armor from the 3rd or 4th century BC. Repoussé is often confused with embossing.