Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
to
3
6
5
13
1
2
2
1
5
1
7
1
2
4
1
1
13
5
3
2
2
6
4
3
3
3
14
14
14
160,875
7
4
2
1
Creator: Unknown
Antique European Carved Gilt And Polychrome Coat Of Arms Wall Plaque
Located in Nuernberg, DE
We are delighted to offer for sale this highly collectable hand carved coat of arms featuring a knightly crest.
This is an exceptionally well made and decorative piece. It is a very...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
Early Muromachi Period Samurai Naoe Shizu Katana with Papers, 14th Century
Located in Hampstead, QC
Early Muromachi period Japanese Samurai “Naoe Shizu Katana” (sword). The Muromachi Period in Japanese history ran approximately from 1336 to 1573.
HISTORY: In the Kamakura period ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Other Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Early Edo Period Japanese Kanefusa Wakizashi Sword with Papers, 17th Century
Located in Hampstead, QC
Japanese Wakizashi sword forged and signed by Kanefusa, a blacksmith from one of the great lineages of blacksmiths in the Mino region of Japan.
The...
Category
Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Pair of Metal Military Red and Blue Gasoline Tanks, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of metal military red and blue gasoline tanks, circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Moroccan Khoumya Dagger Vintage from 1950s
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan Tribal Khoumya Collector Dagger, vintage from the 1950s.
Handcrafted by Artisans in Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship with a wooden grip engraved with Moroccan silver...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Nickel
African Moroccan Tribal Tuareg Khoumya Leather Dagger Paper Cutter
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Moroccan Tuareg tribal Khoumya arm dagger in dark brown leather sheath.
great to use as a paper cutter on desk.
Handcrafted by Artisans in south Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship with a stamped leather engraved with Moroccan Tuareg geometric tribal designs.
The arm dagger was a weapon widely used by people across Africa in the Sahara and Sudanic Africa, from the central Sahara to North Cameroon, from Nigeria to Somalia.
It was worn in a sheath attached to the inner side of the left forearm by a loop,
Metal steel blade shows some rust, leather in very good condition.
Size: 13 inches length x widest part 1.5 inches. Blade is 1 inch.
Africa, Morocco circa 1940s.
Great Islamic antique Nomadic Tuareg knife dagger...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Vintage Hand Forged Iron Leather Bow Medieval Archery
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Leather forged iron bow
Vintage Archery Hand Forged Iron Leather Bow Medieval
45 tall x 15 d x 1 thick
Preowned original unrestored vintage conditio...
Category
1930s Tribal Vintage Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Decorated and Embossed Silver Dagger
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Dagger in decorated and embossed silver. The blade has inscriptions and small engraved designs, and the handle and scabbard are decorated with detailed reliefs, possibly inspired by ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Baroque Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Early XXth Century Alfonso XII Cartridge Holder
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Early 20th Century Alfonso XII Cartridge Holder"
Origin: Spain
Era: Early 20th Century
Materials: Metal, Leather
Dimensions: D 4 cm x W 16.5 cm x H 8.5 cm
Experie...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Small Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath. These are often Extremely well Crafted with Extraordinary inlaid Silver Designs accentuated with “Neillo”. This Inlaid Handl...
Category
16th Century Turkish Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Aluminum Missile Display Mock Up
Located in Canterbury, England
Our missile is a mock up, made by a university engineering team to demonstrate the complexity and skill involved to create and manufacture aluminium to aluminium welding. A great con...
Category
2010s Other Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Aluminum
Large Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath
Located in Middleburg, VA
Large Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath. These are often Extremely well Crafted with Extraordinary inlaid Silver Designs accentuated with “Neillo”. This Inlaid Handl...
Category
16th Century Turkish Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath
Located in Middleburg, VA
Silver “Jambiya” or Curved Dagger With Its Sheath. These are often Extremely well Crafted with Extraordinary inlaid Silver Designs accentuated with “Neillo”. They Often have Ivory Ha...
Category
Mid-17th Century Turkish Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Vera Jardin Antique Styled Sterling Silver Italian Knife & Scabbard Desk Set
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique styled Italian knife and scabbard set was made as part of the Vera Jardin Collection, and dates to approximately 1920-60 and done in a Renai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver, Stainless Steel
Related Items
Moroccan Brass and Mother of Pearl Dagger
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-452 Moroccan brass and mother of pearl inlayed wood dagger.
Category
1940s Vintage Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1950s Hermes Rocket Typewriter
Located in Queens, NY
Vintage 1950s Hermes Rocket portable beige plastic typewriter with white square plastic keys and original matching beige plastic carry case
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Plastic
Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross of caravaca XVII century.
Very beautiful cross of caravaca made in bronze. 17th Century. Measurements: 14X6 cm.
Good condition.
Category
17th Century Italian Gothic Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, Golden Triangle
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques with each silve...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Japanese Lacquer Smoking Box, Tabako Bon, Edo Period, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine Japanese maki-e lacquer decorated tabako bon, or smoking box, late Edo Period, mid-19th century, Japan.
The elegant smoking box of black lacquer decorated with a wonderful gold lacquer takamaki-e design of a gnarled and elegantly twisted plum tree with branches in full bloom. A border of golden cranes in flight to the top.
The smoking box, called a tabako bon, is comprised of an open section at the top with inset with two cylindrical metal canisters...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Hand Carved 1587 Fighting Scots City of York Coat of Arms Armoiral Crest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand carved wall plaque coat of arms for the city of York Fighting Scots dating from 1587
This is a very good looking and well made ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Mid-Century Modern Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
H 10.83 in W 8.67 in D 1.78 in
Antique Religious Carved Polychrome Painted Devotional Icon Triptych Folk Art
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning rustic antique Christian carved wood devotional painting triptych, early 20th century or most likely much older, handmade religious folk art in Medieval / Middle Ages tast...
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
H 15.5 in W 17 in D 0.75 in
Hand-Wound Nagaland "Coral Glass" 10 Strand Beaded Necklace, India c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A 10-strand necklace hand-crafted from red-orange Naga beads from the early 20th century and strung with natural fibers. Necklaces such as these were a stat...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Glass
H 18.9 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
Early 20th Century Zebra Handmade Taxidermy Figurine
Located in Grythyttan, SE
MAKER: Unknown
COUNTRY: Unknown, could be Austria
PRODUCED: probably sometime between 1920-1960
EYES: Black, Glass
MATERIAL: Animal fur, probably goat.
SIZE: Height: 20 cm, Leng...
Category
Early 20th Century European Other Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Animal Skin
Frame with Vellum Painting, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carved and gilded frame with painting on vellum, "Virgin of the Rosary with Santo Domingo de Guzmán and Santa Catalina of Siena", 17th century. Registration in the back zone (Mr. Jos...
Category
17th Century European Baroque Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest
This is an exceptionally well made and deco...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Oak
H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 1.19 in
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga book Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions: 224mm x 156 mm There are damages because it is antique item as we show on the ...
Category
1840s Japanese Edo Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
Previously Available Items
Small 19th Century Cast Bronze Baroque style Cannon
Located in Middleburg, VA
Small 19th Century Cast Bronze Baroque style Cannon. Deeply patinated with a Coat of Arms, atop a wheeled carriage incorporating decorative elements. Made in Spain circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Mughal Gem-Set Jade-Hilted Dagger & Scabbard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mughal gem-set jade-hilted dagger adorned with wood engravings and accompanied by a resplendent red textile-covered wooden scabbard. This remarkable piece of weaponry encapsulates the opulence and artistic finesse characteristic of the Mughal era. The dagger's hilt is a true testament to the mastery of gem setting, featuring a meticulously carved jade handle embellished with semi-precious gemstones. The jade, known for its elegance and durability, provides a luxurious and smooth grip, ensuring both functionality and aesthetic pleasure. The gemstones, meticulously chosen and set with precision, add a touch of grandeur, casting a mesmerizing play of colors as light dances upon their surfaces.
The gold engravings on the piece serve as a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the Mughal empire and exemplify the attention to detail and the artistic sophistication that defined Mughal artistry. Aesthetically complementing the dagger, the wooden scabbard is covered in a vibrant red textile, offering a striking contrast to the gleaming gold and jade. The meticulously chosen fabric exudes elegance and richness, adding another layer of visual allure to the ensemble.
This gem-set jade-hilted dagger represents more than just a weapon; it is a tangible piece of history, a relic of a bygone era when the Mughal dynasty...
Category
Late 19th Century Indian Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Jade, Metal
Antique Pre-Columbian Inca Stone Star Shaped Mace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Pre-Columbian Inca stone mace head.
In the shape of a 6 pointed star.
Simply a great ancient artifact!
Date:
15th Century or earlier
Overall Condition:
It is i...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Stone
Cane sword Spain old 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cane sword Spain old 1900
Foil type unsharpened sword
Engraved Steel Sword Toledo ( Spain )
german silver hilt
The cane is made of Malacca cane
Circa 1900 O...
Category
Early 1900s German Belle Époque Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver, Steel
Helmet 'Khula Khud' 19th Century, Persia, Quajar
Located in Madrid, ES
Helmet (Khula Khud) XIX century. Persia, Guajar. Made in damascus steel with silver and golden thread. Decorated with scenes of Persian palace life and several suns around in relief....
Category
19th Century Persian Moorish Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Pair of Travel Pistols European, of the First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Travel Pistols
European,
of the first half of the century. 19th century flintlock with muzzle-loading iron barrels, with tilting bayonets at the bottom. Wooden butts. Oxida...
Category
19th Century English Renaissance Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
Important Pistol " Francisco Bustinduin" from the First Half of the 19th C
Located in Madrid, ES
Important pistol.
Spanish, Francisco Bustinduin from the first half of the 19th Century
Octave barrel in the first part becoming cylindrical, loading through the mouth punches of...
Category
19th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Important Pair of Pistols Belgian from the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important pair of pistols.
Belgian, from the 19th century, octagonal barrels, mouth-loading, percussion side clasps with plant motifs. Iron rods and f...
Category
19th Century Belgian Renaissance Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
French Gun 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Gun
French, mid-century. 19th century, octave muzzle loading barrel and percussion side closure. Slight oxidation. obsolete. Length: (total) 33.5 cm.
Category
19th Century English Renaissance Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Spanish Pistol from the Beginning of the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish, from the beginning of the 20th century. XIX. Eight-sided barrel becoming cylindrical muzzle loading, with a Spanish-style flintlock side clasp at the top. Wood stock...
Category
19th Century English Renaissance Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Important Pair of British Navy Pistols from the Beginning of the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Important Pair of British Navy Pistols
from the beginning of the 19th Century
Brass barrels with trumpeted muzzle loading, with tilting bayonets at the ...
Category
19th Century English Renaissance Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Very Rare European, 'England' Revolver Second Half 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare revolver.
European (England), second half 19th Century.
Lefaucheux system with twenty-one chamber drum and two barrels with folding trigger. Oxidation. Obsolete. Length: (tota...
Category
19th Century English Renaissance Antique Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Unknown arms, armor and weapons for sale on 1stDibs.
Unknown arms, armor and weapons are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown arms, armor and weapons, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original arms, armor and weapons by Unknown were created in the mid-century modern style in asia during the 20th century. Prices for Unknown arms, armor and weapons can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $250 and can go as high as $2,850, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.
Questions About Unknown Arms, Armor and Weapons
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024Yes, paintings by unknown artists may be worth something in some cases. When a painting’s maker isn't a well-known artist or is completely anonymous, factors like the visual appeal, historical significance, previous ownership and condition will determine the value of a painting. A certified appraiser or experienced art dealer can evaluate your piece using these criteria and provide you with an estimated value for your art. Shop a wide range of paintings on 1stDibs.