Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
RENAISSANCE STYLE
Spanning an era of cultural rebirth in Europe that harkened back to antiquity, the Renaissance was a time of change in design. From the late 1400s to the early 1600s, Rome, Venice and Florence emerged as artistic centers through the expansion of global trade and a humanist belief in the arts being central to society. Antique Renaissance furniture was ornately carved from sturdy woods like walnut, its details standing out against the tapestries and stained glass adorning the walls.
Renaissance chests, which were frequently commissioned for marriages, were often decorated with gilding or painted elements. Those that were known as cassoni were crafted in shapes based on classical sarcophagi. As opposed to the medieval era, when furniture was pared down to the necessities, a wide range of Renaissance chairs, tables and cabinets were created for the home, and the designs regularly referenced ancient Rome.
Large torchères of the Renaissance era that were used as floor lamps were inspired by classical candelabras, while marble surfaces evoked frescoes. The inlaid boxes being imported from the Middle East informed the intarsia technique, which involved varying hues of wood in mosaic-like patterns, such as those by architect Giuliano da Maiano in the Florence Cathedral.
Tapestry-woven cushion covers accented the variety of Renaissance seating — from conversation to study chairs — while bookcases for secular use reflected the migration of culture and knowledge from the church into the home. The aesthetics of the Italian Renaissance later spread to France through the publishing of work by renowned designers, including Hugues Sambin and Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Centuries later, the 19th-century Renaissance Revival would see a return to this influential style.
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Style: Renaissance
Antique Rare Italian Renaissance Tournament Helmet 1520-1550 with Original Stand
Located in Doha, QA
An exceptionally rare and evocative 16th- century Gothic Italian (Pisa) tournament helmet, forged entirely in wrought iron, weight 2.9 kg and presented together with its original pe...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Wrought Iron
Theodore Alexander 16th Century Style German Hammered Bronze Suit Armour Knight
Located in Dayton, OH
Theodore Alexander Medieval Suit of Armour. Styled after an original 16th Century German suit that sold at auction for well over $50,000. Retai...
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Late 20th Century Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
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Renaissance-style armour, circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Renaissance-style armour, circa 1880
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
English Renaissance Curved Brass Sword and Leather Scabbard
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance (19th Century) curved sword with brass fluted handle and black leather scabbard.
Condition: Good; Minor losses
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19th Century British Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Brass
English Renaissance Style Iron Longsword
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style large iron longsword with cross design and woven handle
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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Strongbox Safe Iron Painted Armada Chest Nuremberg Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, small, late-Renaissance, Nuremberg, iron, 'armada box', strongbox or travelling safe with its original, naïve, painted decoration
This is a rare, s...
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16th Century German Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Iron
English Renaissance Style Halberd Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style Halbert spear with a crossed leather-covered shaft
and polished steel blade.
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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Steel
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Halberd
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style halberd spear with eight sided wooden shaft with nail heads and 52¬Ω-inch iron open design ax blade.
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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
English Renaissance Style Halberd Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style Halbert spear with wood shaft and small 29" iron ax
blade.
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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with a wooden shaft and simple 29-inch iron blade.
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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Unique Historical Riding Spur of the 16-17th Century+ Horseshoe
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
A beautiful, unique riding spur probably dating from the 16-17th century, As an accessory, there is also a historic horseshoe. The spur is in very good condition, there is no major d...
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16th Century Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
English Renaissance Style Wood and Etched Iron Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with wood shaft and etched iron blade with tassel.
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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Unique Historical Horse Bit from the 16th-17th Century
Located in Nový Bor, CZ
Unique historical horse bit probably from the 16th or 17th century. It is very well preserved for its age, the condition corresponds to its age, there is no major mechanical or rust ...
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16th Century Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Bronze Narcissus Based on the antique, excavation patina, 19th century
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Bronze Narcissus Based on the antique, excavation patina, 19th century
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Late 19th Century French Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with simple wooden shaft and 32-inch iron blade.
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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Halberd
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style halberd spear with simple wooden shaft and 34-inch iron ax top blade with tassels.
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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
English Renaissance Style Novelty Shield
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (20th Century) miniature shield shaped coat of arms wall plaque with metal spears and armor on brown velvet backing.
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20th Century Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Italian Renaissance Style Iron Breastplate Armor Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance-style (20th Century) iron breast plate / wall plaque with figures and scenes in relief.
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Moorish Style Round Metal Shield
Located in Queens, NY
Moorish style metal round shield with etched design and four relief half spheres
Tarnish
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20th Century Unknown Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
English Renaissance Style Velvet Wrapped Iron Halberd Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style halberd spear with red velvet and nail head shaft and large 37-inch etched iron blade.
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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
English Renaissance Style Halberd
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style halberd spear with wood shaft and 33 ¬Ω inch iron ax blade.
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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Hooked Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style halberd spear with wooden shaft with tassel and nail heads and a 34¬Ω-inch iron blade with hook.
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20th Century British Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Iron
19th Century English Renaissance Style Walnut Military Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance style (18/19th Century) round shaped walnut wall plaque with military motif of spears and armor in relief.
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Walnut
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Blade
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with wooden shaft and simple 15-inch leaf-shaped iron blade.
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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Halberd
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style halberd spear with eight-sided wooden shaft with nail heads and an iron ax-shaped blade.
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20th Century British Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
English Renaissance Style Steel and Leather Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with crossed leather covered shaft and polished steel blade.
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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
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Iron
English Renaissance Style Wood and Iron Spear
Located in Queens, NY
English Renaissance-style spear with simple wooden shaft and etched 24¬Ω-inch three segment iron blade.
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20th Century English Renaissance Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
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English Burl Walnut Brass Mounted Book Safe with 2 Tree Calf Leather Bindings
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WWII Japanese Army Type 30 Arisaka Bayonet Scabbard Hooked Quillon
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Antique Reproduction Burgundy Renaissance Helmet, circa 1900
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Antique French Cast Iron Wall Shield, C. 1890
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A fascinating iron shield that was cast in France, circa 1890, this round armorial piece features a central conical umbo (sometimes called a “shield boss”) surrounded by a 360-degree scene depicting a military engagement. The brutal skirmish depicts foot soldiers equipped with shields and swords, and in some cases, spears. There are a few soldiers on horseback with swords in hand, surrounded by several warriors that were felled during the battle. The entire scene is bordered by three rings of roundels, with a single band of tightly grouped beads bordering the umbo and two rows along the outer edge, which is rolled.
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Cast Brass Salute Canon Made After The Ship Canon Of Swedish Warship Vasa / Wasa
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