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Item Ships From: Europe
Small Figural Romantic Dagger - late 19th century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Small figural romantic dagger - late 19th century
- with 10.75cm double edged tapering plated bade with cast and silver plated grip in the form of a ...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Antique Gun Slip Case, English, Leather, Leg of Mutton Rifle Sleeve, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gun slip case. An English, leather leg of mutton shotgun or rifle sleeve, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Superb, antique country pursuits gun ca...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather
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...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
Vintage Suit of 16th Century Style Armour - Castell Gyrn 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous hand crafted complete suit of 16th Century style armour dating from the second half of the 20th century.
The fully articulated suit is mounted on a wooden stand complete with a two handed double edged sword.
This is an fabulous quality life size suit of armour...
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1960s English Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Large Antique Victorian Two Rifle Rack / Wall-Mounted Gun Display Rack with Box
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and large Victorian rifle rack with width open box at the bottom.
This highly decorative and good condition gun rack for wall mounting could look great above your fireplace, but also in a private library, home office or trophy room etc. The beautifully patinated, light nutwood combined with the four strong and all handcrafted brass weapon holders make this victorian antique hunting piece an impressive sight to see. If you are not into hunting, but you simply love the great look of this finest quality rack then you could also use this stylish antique for various other purposes. You could, for example, also have rare swords...
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass
Small French PISTOL FLASK, CUPID, 19th Century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
SMALL FRENCH PISTOL FLASK, 19TH CENTURY
A finely crafted brass and copper flask, measuring 11.5 cm overall, featuring a heavily embossed design of a Cup...
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19th Century French Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Vintage 16th C Style Complete Suit of Armour, Castell Gyrn 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous hand crafted complete suit of 16th century style armour dating from the second half of the 20th century.
The fully articulated suit is mounted on a wooden stand complete with a two handed double edged sword.
This is an fabulous quality life size suit of armour...
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1970s British Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Napoleon III sword
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
A Napoleon III sword in gilt brass. Handle is decorated with 2 mother of pearl plates. Urn shaped pommel. Knuckle guard transitioning into cross guard.
Guard plate with eagle. Black ...
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Roman Gladiator Short Sword 1.AD with Bronze Teardrop Terminal Belt
Located in Doha, QA
This Roman Gladiator short sword is an absolutely outstanding and unique example of an ancient Roman Pompeian Gladius Sword from 1. AD. There were three ty...
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15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Victorian HOME SERVICE HELMET of the WELSH REGIMENT
Located in TEYJAT, FR
VICTORIAN HOME SERVICE HELMET OF THE WELSH REGIMENT - retailed by T McBride & Sons, 17 Charles Street, London, SW of dark blue felt over cork body, with large fire gilded plate with...
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Late 19th Century British Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Felt, Cork
Antique Japanese Fuchi Edo Period Branch Decoration
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nicely made Fuchi. The piece is unmarked. Dating to the Edo period
Provenance: Collected in the 1920’s. Thence by decent
A fuchi is a collar that is mounted at the base of the grip o...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Samuraï Maeda Armor
Located in Paris, FR
Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor
with handcrafted helmet and protects.
Made with original japanese fabrics only use for
samuraï armor confection, ...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Fabric, Glass
Suit of 16th Century Style Armour
Located in Cheshire, GB
A suit of 16th century style armour, the helmet with pierced visor, raised comb applied and twist border collar, two-piece breastplate with medial ridge, twist border shoulder plates...
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19th Century British Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Copper Engraving Depicting the High Quality of the Fashion Under Louis XIV, 1684
Located in Langweer, NL
Beautiful engraving of Jean Dieu de Saint-Jean with title 'Homme de qualité en Surtout'
(translated in English: Man of of a particular quality). This original copper engraving is ha...
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1680s Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
Italian Silver and Wood Miniature of French Navy Cannon
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Reproduction depicting a Navy cannon. France XVII century.
The cannon is mounted on 4 silver and wood wheels and is fixed to the wooden base by means of chains, which originally hel...
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1980s Italian Other Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver
Antique Print of a Battle Scene at the Moluccas, Indonesia, 1726
Located in Langweer, NL
Untitled print with descriptive text (also on verso) illustrating a battle scene in the Moluccas. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F. Valentijn.
Artists an...
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18th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
LARGE GUNNER'S POWDER HORN Naval - French, late 18th century.
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Original Large French Gunner's Powder Horn, Naval - French, late 18th century. Of large size used to load cannons aboard ship.
With fitted wooden plug and brass dispensing spout.
T...
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19th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Horn, Wood
18th Century Italian Wrought Iron Chamfron, Shaffron, Horse Armor Mask
Located in Carimate, Como
Authentic horse armour face mask or chanfron, dated circa late 18th-early mid-19th century from Northern Italy in wrought iron. During the late Middle Age...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wrought Iron
A ‘Dervish’s’ Sword Stick
Located in London, GB
A ‘Dervish’s’ Sword Stick
Iron, steel and gold
Turkey
19th Century
Size: 58.5cm long - 23 ins long
Provenance:
Ex Oliver Hoare, Cabinet of Curiosities Exhibition, June 2012
E...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Steel, Iron
French Hunting Showcases, 'Vitrine' Louis XIII Style 19th Century France
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Original showcase composed of 2 parts dating from the 19th century. This hunting showcase is used to store trophies and rifles. The whole thing is made of a dark wood.
The lower pa...
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19th Century French Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Glass, Wood
Nesmuk Mecca Premium Chef's Knife, Cook`s Blade Damascus Steel, Limited to 25
Located in Berlin, DE
Nesmuk Mekka Premium Chef's Knife Damascus steel. Limited to only 25 pieces worldwide.
Teak, 361 layers of hand-forged Damascus steel, unique.
Islamic heritage meets traditional German craftsmanship, precision and high-tech. Only 25 of these extraordinary knives are made.
Each knife in this strictly limited series is individually numbered and only manufactured on customer request. The hand-forged San Mai blade is hollow ground on both sides. The unique damask pattern was developed only for this series. It is created by the special structure of Damascus steel in conjunction with the "Pathway to Heaven" embossed motif, which was specially developed for these blades. Inspired by rose damask.
This knife series uses original wood that was used for the decoration of the domes of the Grand Mosque extension around the Ka'aba in Mecca, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Shamiya project). All Teak wood used for...
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2010s German Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Elegant Gun Case from Holland & Holland from the 1920-30s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Elegant Gun Case from Holland & Holland from the 1920-30s. Discretely marked Holland & Holland at the top of the case. (see picture)
Wear consistent with age and use
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1920s Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather
Old Danish Police Club, 1930s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Authentic Danish Police Club used in service during the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Its made from a thick rubber-like material, has cork stoppers that allow to adj...
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1930s Danish Bauhaus Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather, Cork
19th Century Victorian Monumental Silver Plated Parade Shield, Elkington c.1880
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 19th Century Victorian silver plated Elkington made parade shield, made after the 1552 original by Jorg Sigman. This shield is a work o...
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19th Century British Other Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver Plate
PAIR OF VICTORIAN STYLE VINTAGE CAST IRON DECORATIVE 153CM LONG GARDEN CANNONs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Vintage Victorian style English cast Iron cannons
Please note the delivery fee listed...
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1940s British Late Victorian Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Breloque Pinfire Prostitutes Pistol by Franz Pfannl
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A wonderful hand made pinfire pistol by Franz Pfannl, housed in its original Moroccan red leather case with its arsenic velvet interior. The gun would have originally had a small nic...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Extremly Rare Mexican Silver Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Flintlock
Located in Madrid, ES
Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol
Late 18th century, Mexican
With a roped silver band around the turned and belled muzzle, the forward sections polygonal and inlaid with silver fronds, octagonal breeches with silver foliage on the flats either side, a broad silver band at the rear, foliate engraved tangs, characteristic locks with fluted mount beneath the pan enclosing the steel-spring, full stocks inlaid with silver panels secured by silver pins and pierced and engraved with foliage inhabited by monsters, birds and a pair of rabits, the last forward of the trigger-guards, and studded with further silver pins.
The fore-ends en suite and each inlaid with a silver panel pierced and engraved as a double-headed eagle, foliate engraved silver side-plates each pierced for an iron belt hook...
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18th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Sterling Silver
1980s Arabic Style Dagger Made with Hard Stones
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Arabic style Dagger made with hard stones.
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Late 20th Century Egyptian Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Marble
An 18th Century Model Field Cannon With Bronze Barrel
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century bronze model of a field cannon, mounted on a brass bound oak carriage
The cannon with dolphin handles and good patiation. Possibly originally used as a starter cannon
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18th Century European Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Spectacular Replica of the Coat of Arms of King Henry II with Two Swords
Located in Antwerp, BE
Spectacular replica of the parade shield of King Henry II with two swords
Add a royal and historical accent to your interior with this beautiful replica of the parade shield of King...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Copper
Large Indian Gold Damascened Steel Tegha Sword
Located in London, GB
Large Indian gold damascened steel tegha sword.
Indian, c. 1850
Length 112cm, width 16cm, depth 10cm
This remarkable sword is a tegha, a large Indian sword...
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Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Steel
North African Sword (Nimcha), Morocco, Early 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
North African Sword (Nimcha), Morocco, Early 19th Century
This North African sword, known as a "Nimcha," is a remarkable piece originating from Morocco, dating back to the early 19th...
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Late 19th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Print of Suits of Armour on a Horse, 1842
By Samuel Rush Meyrick
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Two Suits of Armour, in the possession of Sir Samuel Meyrick K.H.'. Old print of two suits of armour. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armour as it existed in Europe (..)' by Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick.
Artists and Engravers: Published by Henry G...
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19th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
19th Century Antique Flintlock Pistol Cabinet for Duelists
Located in Marseille, FR
Gun cabinet full time duelists 19th century in its original box with red velvet. Platinum finely chopped. Ebony butts No brand. It seems that there was no sinister use to believe an ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Royal circa 1707-1714 Hand Carved Polychrome Painted Armorial Crest Coat of Arms
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, large for its type, Royal coat of arms / Armorial Crest circa 1707-1714 with original Polychrome paint
This is an exceptionally we...
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Early 1700s English Queen Anne Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
AMERICAN THEMED Romantic Dagger - early to mid 19th century - Spanish
Located in TEYJAT, FR
SUPERB AMERICAN THEMED ROMATIC DAGGER : EARLY TO MID 19THE CENTURY
- Spanish, with 14.75cm flattened diamond shaped tapering blade and heavy cast bronze grip comprising a pair of opposing dogs head quillions surmounted by a frontiersman in traditional dress of the early 19th century carrying a flintlock long rifle, associated tasselled bag and powder horn with an animal fur skin...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Double barrel hunting pistol - Engraved with foliage - Fluted walnut stock
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Double barrel hunting pistol - Engraved with foliage - Fluted walnut stock
Antique - Decoration - Armed 19th
Measures : 19cmx9,5cm H:3cm
Wear consistent with age and use : See Photos
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19th Century Unknown Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Vintage reproduction gauntlet / armour, early 20th century.
Located in TEYJAT, FR
Vintage reproduction gauntlet, early 20th century.
A left handed gauntlet with all fingers and thumb present, jointed and riveted with leather in...
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Early 19th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Midshipman Proctor’s Sword for Valour at the Battle of Copenhagen
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
This curved sword has a blued steel German blade with an ivory cross-hatched grip bearing silver and gilt mounts in the form of a lion’s head and mane. ...
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Early 1800s English Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver, Steel
Scandinavian Armor, C. 1800s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A beautiful decorative unique piece. An old Scandinavian Armor in metal, can either be hung on the wall or placed on a pidestall for decoration.
Wear consistent with age and use.
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19th Century Swedish Post-Modern Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Sword with Wrought Iron Blade with Traces of Gold on Hilt with Cover Sheath
Located in Marbella, ES
Sword with Wrought Iron Blade with Traces of Gold on Hilt with Leather Cover Sheath
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17th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Wrought Iron
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 Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Stunning Antique Bronze Sculpture of a Sword Holding Joan of Arc in Chainmail
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique, mint and rare bronze statue of Jeanne D'arc, Frances most famous patron saint.
25 years after her short lived & heroic life, Joan of Arc, who had wrongly been sentenced to ...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Antique Print of Seals of Nobility and Important Men of Scotland, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plate XXX. Seals of Nobility and great Men of Scotland'. Original antique print showing Seals of Nobility and important men of Scotland. This print originates f...
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18th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
A poacher trap, United States 1860.
Located in Milan, IT
A percussion poacher trap F. Reuthes Patent: 30 Caliber; 100mm (4") octagonal iron barrels with “ F. Reuthe's patent may 12 1857”. Spring arrow. USA circa 1860.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Fine Presentation Sword Given to Lieutenant Charles Peake
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine presentation sword given to Lieutenant Charles Peake as a token of gratitude by the Men of His Ship when recommissioned for Foreign Service i...
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1820s English Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols
Located in London, GB
These pistols have been beautifully decorated with finely chased and engraved silver, and gold-damascened work. They were crafted in South-Eastern Europe in the 19th century. The pis...
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19th Century Balkan Islamic Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Silver, Steel
Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Pair of antique English naval cannon each with a tapering three stage barrel flanked by plain trunnions, with a knob shaped cascabel button before a shaped rectangular raised vent and ending in a 3 1/2” bore muzzle, enclosing a removable conforming wood plug, circa 1800.
Stood upon a naval type bronze-mounted four wheeled wooden carriage, including its wedge shaped quoin with knob handle.
The Earls of Lonsdale, Lowther Castle, Cumbria, presumably by descent to Hugh Cecil Lowther, 5th Earl of Lonsdale (1857-1944), until sold by his heir and brother, Lancelot, 6th Earl, as part of the contents of Lowther Castle, Maple & Co. Ltd./Thomas Wyatt, Tuesday 14 April 1947 and two following days, lot 558: ‘A pair of Old Gun Metal Cannons on teakwood carriages, 3ft. 6in. long’.
Mrs. P.M. Adie-Shepherd, sold Christie’s, London, 29 May 1970, lot 96.
Lowther Castle is a castellated mansion built by Robert Smirke between 1806 and 1814 for William Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale (1757-1844). It was constructed on the foundations of the former 17th century family seat, Lowther Hall, but it was only in the early 19th century that it was afforded the name ‘castle’ in keeping with the Europe-wide fashion for romanticism and which was promoted by influential characters such as William Beckford at Fonthill Abbey, Wiltshire in England and by the writer Sir Walter Scott at Abbotsford, Roxburghshire, Scotland. While it’s not known when these naval cannon were acquired for Lowther they would have been entirely fitting in the castle or its approaches and it’s likely that they were in place soon after the castle was completed, or perhaps acquired later by the 5th Earl. A tantalising possibility is that the cannon were originally aboard the East Indiaman Lowther Castle which was active in the early 19th century.
HUGH CECIL LONSDALE, 5TH EARL OF LONSDALE (1857-1944) AND THE DEMISE OF LOWTHER CASTLE
In 1882 at the age of 25 Hugh Lonsdale (1857-1944) unexpectedly inherited the earldom and with it the extensive Lonsdale estate, including tens of thousands of acres of Cumberland and Westmorland and coalfields at Whitehaven. However, despite his spectacular inherited wealth – he was suddenly one of the wealthiest men in England, over the course of his lifetime he managed to decimate the family fortune. He led a full and colourful life, one of adventure and luxury. An early intrepid escapade took place in July 1888 when, as part of an expedition called the Scotch Naturalist Society, he set embarked on horse sleigh...
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Early 1800s English Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Original Handcolored Antique Print of a Suit of Armour, '1842'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'A Suit of Armour, in the posession of Sir Samuel Meyrick K.H.'. Old print of a suit of armour. This print originates from 'A critical inquiry into antient armou...
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19th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
Original 16th Century Engraving of a Medieval Tournament, ca.1578
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Das rennen und stechen'.
Engraving of a Medieval tournament. This print originates from 'Thurnier Buch. Von Anfang, Ursachen, ursprung und herkommen (..)' b...
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16th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
A model of a Dockyard built teak and brass field cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A model of a Dockyard built teak and brass field cannon, with a brass barrel set on a brass-bound carriage with large wheels and a brass-bound bucket, swa...
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1930s English Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass
Fine Carved German or Austrian 18th Century Stags Horn Powder Flask
Located in TEYJAT, FR
A FINE CARVED GERMAN OR AUSTRIAN 18TH CENTURY STAGS HORN POWDER FLASK - The front face expertly carved with two hunters in a wooded river bank scene with hounds and two flighting duc...
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Mid-18th Century European Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Horn
A Good Example of a Tower Light Dragoon Pattern Flintlock Pistol
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A very good example of a flintlock light Dragoon pattern pistol with walnut stock and good tower marks on the lock.
In wonderful untouched condition
Circa 1800
Barrel length 9"
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Early 19th Century English Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Rare Antique Print of Seals of Royal Boroughs in Scotland, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Plate XXVII. Seals of Royal Boroughs in Scotland'. Original antique print showing Seals of Royal Boroughs in Scotland. This print originates from 'An Account of...
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18th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
Mid-Victorian Model of a Field Cannon
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mid-Victorian model of a field cannon, the bronze barrel set on an oak carriage with large iron-bound wheels, with traces of the original black, red an...
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1870s English Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
Royal Dutch Airforce Model 1964 Officer's Dagger 'KLu Officiers Ponjaard, 1964'
Located in Delft, NL
Royal Dutch Airforce Model 1964 Officer's Dagger 'KLu Officiers Ponjaard, 1964'
Royal Dutch Airforce model 1964 officer's dagger.
(KLu officiers ponjaard 1964).
In original box and it's original black leather scabbard with gild fittings and the Royal Dutch Airforce buying ticket
The dagger is marked with the sitting squirrel logo of the Company name " Carl Eickhorn" Solingen. The dagger has black diagonally angled ribbed grip with double twisted brass wire winding.
The gilt pommel has the form of the Dutch Royal Crown...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
18th Century Polynesian Hardwood Ula Tavatava or Throwing War Club from Fiji
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Polynesian hardwood Ula tavatava or throwing war club
Fiji, probably 18th century
All-over decorated in incised pattern, the bulbous top seems to have a stone grown into it.
H. 42 cm
Including museum-quality powder-coated stand.
Provenance:
Private collection, France
Polynesian culture is traditionally a culture of power and prestige, and there was a fine line between battle and ceremony. Warrior people par excellence, the Fijians had at their disposal a large panoply of weapons, each for a specific use.
The elegant Gata are called gun-sticks by Europeans due to the recognizable form. However, they are designed after a snake, gata in Fijian language. The Ula throwing clubs...
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18th Century Fijian Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Hardwood
20th Century American Massive Training Garand M1 Model Rifle, C.1940
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Garand M1 model rifle of enormous proportions, these rifles were made as “training guns“ as demonstrators for troops. Rather than showing individuals how ...
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20th Century American Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
