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1721) RARE MAXIMILIAN / LANDSKNECHT DAGGER CIRCA 1520 MUSEUM CONDITION : 

1720) MASSIVE MUSEUM-QUALITY GERMAN ZISCHAGGE CIRCA 1580 FROM THE THURNAU CASTLE ARMORY OF COUNTS von GIECH:

1719) DECORATED  ITALIAN SHIELD CIRCA 1580 WITH ST GEORGE SLAYING THE DRAGON: A decorated shield is a double winner for any collector. It is a piece of Medieval European warfare and a beautiful Medieval painting—two for the price of one!

Introduction: In Renaissance Europe, painting and depictions were done in...

1718) EXCEPTIONALLY DECORATED MASSIVE GERMAN CROSSBOW DATED CRANIKIN 1619 WITH MAKERS MARK, QUIVER, AND BOLTS: From one of America's finest Arms and Armor collectors/dealers, thence by descendants. It will be revealed exclusively to the new owner, who will be very pleased.

1717) RARE VENETIAN MILITARY MATCHLOCK RIFLE CIRCA 1550: Almost certainly from the Armory of the Doges Palace, Venice. It is adorned with a myriad of maker marks, inventory control numbers, and talismanic symbols. Untouched and unrestored. It is a rare and...

1716) BLACK, GILDED AND DECORATED ITALIAN RAPIER CIRCA 1580 WITH MAKERS MARK: Priced for a very quick sale at under $4K!

1715) RARE GERMAN GROSSES KRIEGSMESSER CIRCA 1500:  For such a rarity, very reasonably priced.

1714) AN EXCEPTIONAL & RARE  LATE VIKING PERIOD NASAL: A type Nikolskoie,( 1150‚ 1250 AD) under the Kirpichnikov typology. An iconic helmet highly sought out by collectors. 100% original as the day it was made over 1,000 years ago. This one is the real deal. DISCUSSION: The Spangenhelm (German/Victorian term for banned helmet) is also referred to more correctly as the Norman helmet from its use in the Bayeux Tapestry. With a nose defense, the Norman helmet is referred to as a “nasal.” This military defensive helmet was extremely popular in...

1713) A VERY FINE LARGE LEFT-HAND DAGGER OF SUPERB CONSTRUCTION CIRCA 1580: Mint museum condition. This dagger is much more impressive in person than in pictures.

1711) A FINE GILDED AND DECORATED SAXON LEFT-HAND DAGGER CIRCA 1580 WITH PIERCED DOUBLE FULLERED BLADE:  Description: Constructed with a tapering pierced blade of stiff-diamond section, two long deep fullers, and strong medial ridge, rectangular ricasso fullered and hollowed for the thumb on the...

1710)  EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION MORNING STAR STAFF WEAPON FROM A GERMAN NOBELS COLLECTION: No weapon gets more attention from people viewing a collection than a Morningstar. Museum tag 16th-17th century. Priced to sell immediately under $1,250 with free shipping.

1708) AN EXCEPTIONAL, RARE,  ELEGANT AND MASSIVE GROSSES KRIEGSMESSER, CIRCA 1510:

1707)  MASSIVE IMPRESSIVE SWISS DAGGER CIRCA 1500: The Swiss Dagger was called the Schweizerdolch in German. The Swiss dagger was used by both the German Landsknecht and the Swiss Reisläufer (mercenaries).

1705) A VICTORIAN SCREEN DEPICTING PABLO UCCELLO'S 1454 THE BATTLE OF SAN ROMANO: An impressive, exceptionally well-executed, massive four-screen panel made circa 1840.  It is ideal to display against a large wall or to separate a room. Attention, man...

1700) A MINT GERMAN CLOSE HELM CIRCA 1600 IN THE PEFFENHAUSER FASHION

1699) HIGHLY DECORATED PIERCED CUP HILT RAPIER CIRCA 1650: Mint museum condition. Description: Under the Norman typology, this sword is classified as a hilt 101 and a pommel 66. The cup is decorated with pierced decoration of....

1697) FIRE GUILDED SHIELD WITH THE COAT OF ARMS OF THE TOWN OF BADEN-BADEN CIRCA 1570: Used by the guard of the City of Baden-Baden. Description: A shield constructed of low carbon steel decorated with mercury fire gilding throughout its surface and depicting the coat of arms of the city of Baden-Baden in red at its center. Retaining remains of its ...

1696) EXCEPTIONAL, ELEGANT, AND IMPORTANT SILVER-ENCRUSTED GERMAN  SWEPT HILT RAPIER, CIRCA 1590: Museum quality, impeccable provenance, as desirable as they came and priced to sell today...ACT-NOW!!!!

1694) EMBOSSED LEFT-HAND DAGGER WITH MADONNA AND CHILD JESUS AFTER 1600: As much a weapon as a work of art.

1692) RARE EXECUTIONERS AXE CIRCA 1650: For the collector looking for the ultimate conversation piece and just in time for Halloween. Description: A massive head of triangular shape with a strong medial ridge and about a third of the original haft. Mounted professionally on a...

1689)  EXECUTIONERS MASK NEAR IDENTICAL TO THE ONE AT THE WORLD-FAMOUS MUSEO POLDIPEZZOLI IN MILAN:

1682) NORTH ITALIAN FENTON MORION CIRCA 1580: It's in great museum condition with a beautiful deep dark patina. Ask any hardcore long-time collector, and they will tell you it's a great value at under $3.4k! Discussion: The Fenton group is notable in retaining its original finish. They come up at auctions from time to time, and they are worth owning. This example is one of the...

1680) LUCERNE HAMMER OF SUPERB CONSTRUCTION CIRCA 1580 WITH ORIGINAL HAFT: This is a very well-constructed Lucerne hammer of superior weight and workmanship with its original haft.

1679) DECORATED CUIRASSIER HELMET CIRCA 1610 FROM AN ITALIAN ANCESTRAL COLLECTION: Imagine walking into a Villa in Southern Italy and seeing a room full of arms and armor from the same family for over 400 years!  This helmet is 100% original as the day it was made. It has three pierced lines at the center extending from the visor tip, over the comb, and...

1676)  A FINE MASSIVE GERMAN MILITARY RAPIER, CIRCA 1600: Untouched, as original as the day it was made. Introduction.  Military-class rapiers like this one seldom make it to the collectors' market. This is a fighting sword, not a rapier worn by some fat, wealthy person who had bodyguards and never personally engaged in mortal combat in his....

1672) DECORATED GERMAN CUIRRASIER HELMET CIRCA 1610: Superb German construction, exceptional elegance, and remarkable condition. They seldom come this nice!!! Introduction: Even a person who knows very little about Arms and Armor will recognize an...

1669) EXCEPTIONALLY ELEGANT BLACK & GILDED FRENCH FLUTED CUIRASSIER'S HELMET CIRCA 1600-20: Discussion: Helmets are the earliest form of body armor. Both aristocratic knights and simple infantrymen used them. Helmets are the most challenging item to make in a....

1666) EXCEPTIONALLY INTERESTING  GERMAN (SUHL) BULLETPROOF BREASTPLATE CIRCA 1650: Made for the Dutch market in Germany. Discussion: Constructed from one massive sheet of iron with..  

1665) A NEARLY HOMOGENEOUS BLUE AND GILDED HALF-ARMOR CIRCA 1590  PROVENANCE SIGMARINGEN CASTLE: This armor would look exceptional in any museum or private collection of exceptional taste.

1661) GILDED AND PUNCHED ITALIAN PARTISAN CIRCA 1600 FROM A BURGUNDIAN CASTLE:

1660) EXCEPTIONALY RARE NORMAN TYPE 41 SWORD WITH ORIGINAL GRIP CIRCA 1560: This is the only example of a Norman type 41 that I have had in 35 years!

Introduction: This rare typology of military sword was used from 1475 to 1620. Based on the blade, I have dated it circa 1560. After the third quarter of the....

1656) DECORATED OFFICERS GRADE SWEDISH/DUTCH BROADSWORD CIRCA 1620: Chiseled, punched, and inscribed. Original/untouched with no restoration.

1655) OFFICER'S GRADE SHIELD CIRCA 1550 WITH ORIGINAL SPIKE: Almost certainly German. Of superb strong construction with four lion-head enarme rivets. A rare opportunity to own one of the most elegant shields I have had in 35 years.

1651) AN ELEGANT GERMAN COMPOSITE CAP-A-PIE ARMOR PRIMARILY CIRCA 1540: This is a very well-matched armor with a very high percentage of period pieces.

1648) TWO RARE SCOTTISH STAFF WEAPONS CIRCA 1700:

1647) GREAT HELM POST-1400's POSSIBLY MADE FOR A CHURCH  TOMB: Nothing exemplifies chivalry and knighthood like a great helm!

1645) RARE AND IMPORTANT GOTHIC ARCHER'S SALLET CIRCA 1480: 

1642) ITALIAN PARADE GLAIVE WITH DRAGON DECORATION CIRCA 1590: The glaive is a slash-and-thrust weapon, very much like a wide saber, but with an approximate six-foot staff to increase its length and power. The name is a... ....

1637) LARGE GOTHIC GERMAN HAND CANNON LARGE CALIBER CIRCA 1350:  A rare find. Superb condition. This appears not to be a ground find.

1635)  AN ITALIAN CRABCLAW SWORD CIRCA 1600 AT UNDER $2K!!! Discussion: The crabclaw sword was used in the Venetian Republic, which dominated the north of the Italian Peninsula, the southern Balkans, and the west side of the...

1634) ITALIAN FRIULI CIRCA 1580: The Friuli is a variant of the corseke. Unlike the corseke, the center blade is now a spike, and the wings are wider. The slightly downward-turning wings now have a diminutive spike at the tip. The Friuli is a multi-use staff weapon that can be used for stabbing and pushing a knight off his horse. This is a great example, in very good condition and not expensive to own.

1633)  RARE "LANGUE DE BOEUF" PARTISAN CIRCA 1590: The rare "ox tongue" variant of the partisan. The Germans refer to it as an "ochsenzunge". The Italians call it "lingua de bue". The French, since 1441, refer to it as "langue de boeuf." In an ordinance titled "Du costume militaire des Francais" dated 1446, French soldiers were required to be armed with the langue de boeuf, which was most popular during that period and for the next 300 years. This is a rare and massive bladed weapon.

1623) EXCEPTIONALLY RARE WELSH BILL. CIRCA MID 1600s: Only the third example I have had in 35 years.

1621) A RARE VENETIAN CIRCA 1450 TYPE XIII BASTARD SWORD FOR SALE: Discussion:  The type XIII sword is considered by historians as "the great war sword" or also as "the knights sword of last resort". This sword has the mystique of being from one of the most interesting [Read More] Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

1612) RARE MASSIVE SWISS BASILARD SWORD CIRCA 1450 WITH ORIGINAL GRIPS:  Incredibly priced at under $3,800 for a quick sale.

1610) ITALIAN RONCONE WITH MAKERS MARK CIRCA 1560: Superb museum condition.

1605) RARE HUNGARIAN WAR SABER CIRCA 1500 WITH ORIGINAL WOODEN GRIP: An exotic and esoterical sword that attracts the eye and the imagination. Very good condition for having been buried in a Hungarian bog for over 500 years. For such a rarity, this "grosses kriegsmesser"  is very reasonably priced for an immediate sale!

1604) MINT MUSEUM QUALITY POLISH/HUNGARIAN ESTOC SWORD CIRCA 1650: Calvary officers grade. Exceptional mint museum-grade stiff diamond-section blade tapering to a point Why only a one-hand grip with a small pommel? By 1650, steel plate armor was on the decline, almost to the point of extinction. Penetration was easier. A long-bladed estoc such as this was ideal for cavalry. Imagine a horse galloping at you at 30 miles an hour and a needle-sharp blade aimed for your [Read More] Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

1600) SUPERBLY CONSTRUCTED ELEGANT GILDED GERMAN RAPIER CIRCA 1540 Discussion: Under the Norman sword typology the sword under discussion is classified as a hilt 50. It was only used from 1530-1620. I am dating it circa 1540 because of the length of the...

1595) MUSEUM QUALITY  DECORATED GERMAN PIERCED CUP HILT RAPIER WITH BLADE INSCRIPTION CIRCA 1650: This sword is classified as a Hilt 101and a pommel 66 under the Norman typology. Description: The cup is decorated with deeply pierced floral/vine decoration, an original grip, and a tapering blade with the inscription….. X IN X SOLINGEN X    x…. in a deep, short fuller. The knuckle guard and... ...

1587) RARE  DECORATED SWISS WAR POLL AXE FOR SALE, CIRCA 1650 WITH TWO MAKERS MARKS: Introduction:  Probably made in Bern. A poll axe is one of the most sought-after staff weapons in the collectors market.  The poll axe developed from the broadaxe circa 1400. The term “poll axe” has been found in English literature since the early 1400s. In the 17th century, it changed to “pole-axe.” The belief was that the...

1550) EARLY IMPORTANT AND RARE MAXIMILIAN BREASTPLATE CIRCA 1505: The most elegant and sought-after armor among collectors.

1548) RARE VENETIAN SHELL AND KNUCKLE GUARD BROAD SWORD CIRCA 1620:  Discussion: A rare and elegant example of a unique typology of Venetian broadsword that is highly collectible. Priced to sell quickly at under $3K!!!* Constructed: with a long, slightly curving single-edged blade with a...

1544) EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE TWO-HAND DECORATED GERMAN FIGHTING SWORD  CIRCA 1500: With original wooden grips, a Passau wolf, and a cross and orb inlaid on the blade. This is a war sword made for a wealthy person who could afford the best. Comparables: A near-identical example in the world famous......

1538) MATCHED PAIR OF ALL-STEEL FLINTLOCK MUFF PISTOLS WITH 3 MARKS CIRCA 1750: A great value at under $2k for both.  Discussion: This matched pair of all-steel flintlock muff pistols are very similar in construction to the Scottish all-metal pistols, except much smaller. This rare pair has three maker marks/proofs on....

1534) GERMAN BROADSWORD WITH SCALLOPED SHELL GUARD CIRCA 1600: This is a fine example of a popular sword used throughout Western Europe in the late 1500s and early 1600s. Very reasonably priced under $3K, with free shipping, a 10-day review period, and a copy of my book. ...

1515) RARE NUREMBERG ALL STEEL MASSIVE ETCHED WHEELOCK PISTOL CIRCA 1580: With a Maker’s Guild Mark of Christ on the Cross with an R and P on opposite sides of the cross and a triple barrel makers mark on the top of the octagonal breach. 12.5 mm caliber Discussion: The Wheelock is a fascinating mechanism that changed European warfare in the 16th and early 17th centuries. The vast majority of Wheelock guns made during this era were...

1501) MASSIVE  VENETIAN  DOOR KNOCKER IN THE SHAPE OF A HORSE 16TH CENTURY: Priced to sell for under $2K!!! Description: Constructed of wrought iron, with a horse head decoration and oval-shaped knocker with chiseled decoration, treaded arm to attach knocker to the...

1493) MASSIVE GERMAN GOTHIC DOOR LOCK CIRCA 1500: Museum condition. Priced at under $1400!!! Discussion: From a very large castle or cathedral door. Works as well as the day it was made. Main plate is almost 15 inches. In very good condition with a beautiful dark brown...

1486) A RARE AND IMPORTANT HOMOGENEOUS ITALIAN BURGONET WITH ORIGINAL BUFF CIRCA 1590: Since inception over 400 years ago the removable buff and burgonet have been together!!! The only one I have had in 35 years.

1482) A RARE AND DECORATED GERMAN CLOSED BURGONET CIRCA 1590: This typology of the closed helmet is an exciting and highly collectible variant. Victorians named this type of helmet a "closed burgonet." It was in vogue as early as 1520. It's a close helmet with a falling buff that collapses instead of the usual visor and upper...  

1478) RARE SCOTTISH REBATED CAGE BROADSWORD CIRCA 1700"s: Superb mint museum condition!!!

1459) FLEMISH OFFICERS ZISCHAGGE CIRCA 1600: This is a very elegant officer‚ Zisch . A wealthy or high-ranking individual wore it. Probably one of the best I have had in 35 years! Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

1441) RARE  ITALIAN SPETUM CIRCA 1500, PUBLISHED AND  PROVENANCED FROM MARSCHLINS CASTLE: One of the most devastating staff weapons of the late Gothic/early Renaissance.

1438) SOUTH GERMAN SHIELD CIRCA 1550 POSSIBLY MADE FOR THE SPANISH COURT ETCHED AND GUILDED: Decoratedwith three bands of etched scrolling foliage and monsters radiating from a central spike, the border also retaining traces of etching and with knurled edge. 19 1/2 (496mm) Provenance: ex Ledger Collection, sold Christie's May 15th 1947 lot 72, Christie's June 10, 1969 Priced to Sell!!!!  

1431) EXCEPTIONALLY ELEGANT WHEELLOCK RIFLE  BY ELIAS SCHINTZEL, BERLIN CIRCA 1650: Profusely inlaid with hunting scenes and scrolls for the collector who demands only the absolute best. Priced to sell today!!!*   Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

1381) WALLON SWORD CIRCA 1640 WITH ENGRAVED INVENTORY CONTROL NUMBER: Published sword. 

Discussion: The Wallon sword was believed to have been used by the Amsterdam Town Guard. The Wallon sword has survived in very large numbers, which is indicative that they greatly exceed the needs of just the Amsterdam Town Guard. The Walloon Sword incorporated the best designs of both the rapier and the small or court sword. They are believed to....

1380) A 22 BORE WHEELLOCK RIFLE BY HANS HELLER CIRCA 1682 FROM THE ARMORY OF THE GRAND DUKES OF WEIMAR: Constructed with an octagonal sighted barrel rifled with 8 grooves, circumventing  the breech for sighting, and struck in front of the back-sight with brass-lined maker's mark (Neu Stockel 2899) and ..... Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

1378) ROMAN SARCOPHAGUS LID SECTION OF AN ANGEL CIRCA 300 AD:  Severe Dynasty, 193 – 235 A.D. Made of Proconessian marble. Discussion: Roman sarcophagi are works of carved art. A complete lid can sell for tens of thousands of dollars. As a result, the vast majority of sarcophagi in collections are fragments. This example is carved in...

1320) ELEGANT CHISELED AND EMBOSSED DUTCH CAVALRY SWORD CIRCA 1650: Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

1318) A RARE AND IMPORTANT FOOT SOLDIER'S SHOULDER PAVISE CIRCA 1480: The pavise is believed to have derived its name from the North Italian city of Pavia as early as 1250. The effectiveness of the pavise is evident by how quickly it spread throughout Europe. The pavise was used with noteworthy results during the Bohemian Wars of [Read More] Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

1316) MASSIVELY LARGE VICTORIAN PANEL PRINTED ON COTTON DEPICTING ST. GEORGE SLAYING THE DRAGON: A major university deaccession where it was safely stored and maintained in superb condition until now. Maintaining its original metal hanger. Discussion: As the legend goes, Saint George was a soldier venerated in Roman Catholicism who defeated a [Read More] Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

1295) MINT CONDITION DECORATED BILBAO SWORD WITH ORIGINAL LINING WITH THE COAT OF ARMS OF PORTUGAL: The bilbao is a highly effective Spanish slash-and-thrust sword. It was used primarily in the 1700s. Construction: The hilt is etched en suite; it‚ constructed of two half-shell guards and a knuckle guard. The etched decoration on both shells amazingly retains its original lining. The pommel on all [Read More] Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

1250) EXCEPTIONALLY DECORATED GERMAN RENAISSANCE CROSSBOW CIRCA 1560 WITH ORIGINAL CRANIKIN WITH QUIVER AND BOLTS: This highly decorated mint crossbow with original signed cranikin and associated quiver evokes the best of Renaissance mannerist decoration. A very similar crossbow with the same cow bone bow locking design wrapped in cord can be found in a crossbow made in 1563 for Carlo II (1540-1590). Discussion: The crossbow has been in service to [Read More] Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

1232) A MAXIMILIAN PERIOD BOAR SWORD CIRCA 1520 OF EXCEPTIONAL CONSTRUCTION: A magnificent museum-quality German boar sword. The boar sword was designed for hunting boar. Its distinctive spear tip is equipped with a slit to put a traversing stop bar so the charging boar is stopped in its track without coming within goring distance of the hunter or his horse. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

1102) MAXIMILIAN HALBERD for sale. CIRCA 1500–1525: This halberd is from the time of the battles of Marignano 1515 to Pavia 1525. In the armory inventory of Emperor Maximilian I (1502-1515), the vast majority of information provided was about the artillery, however there are also illustrations of halberd types that mirror this example. Some scholars refer to this type of halberd as [Read More] Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

1062) A BORDERWARE GREEN-GLAZED POTTERY JUG probably 15th Century: Containing traces of original green glazing still intact. Found outside of Munich Germany. There appears to be no cracks. A truly spectacular find for any Medieval collection. Large, size is 8 inches tall and 4 inches at the mouth. They seldom come any nicer. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*  

1050) AN ITALIAN REINFORCING BREASTPLATE FOR SALE CIRCA 1580. A rare and interesting piece for any advanced collector. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

740) 740) RARE & BEAUTIFUL VENETIAN MINI JEWELRY CASKET CIRCA 1650: As elegant as they come. Size 12 x 9 x 5.5cm. Made of gilt and copper, the sides and the arched cover chased and pierced with acanthus leaves, applied at the top with a hinged handle, the inside lined in red fabric. It is in excellent condition with original velvet, no key but can be easily replaced. Priced To Sell at $1,995*

550) Rare Innsbruck Coffer for sale Circa 1500 With Original Key: Decorated as shown and in very good condition with only recent light conservation. Smaller compartment in the inside. As you would expect for a piece this age with some light working life repairs. Length 15cm. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

499) Rare Large Museum Quality German Bronze Tripod Shallow Bowl Circa 1500-50:Probably cast of bell-metal, molded with wide rim, the exterior with horizontal bands, paired loops on either side from which handles hang, raised on three leonine legs which issue from Lion's masks, the center of the underside with projecting stud. A near identical one sold at Sotheby's New York April 3, 1981 lot # 83. Dimensions: Height 5 1/4 in. diameter 12 1/2 in. Priced to sell today to the collector of discriminating taste who only wants the rare and best. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

489) EUROPEAN 12th CENTURY PINGSDORF JAR WITH ORIGINAL COVER:Pingsdorf Ware is a high fired earthenware that was produced between the late 9th and 13th century in different pottery centers on the Eastern margin of the promontory beam of the Rhineland as well as the Lower Rhine region. Characteristic features of the vessels of the Pingsdorf Ware are a yellow-coloured fine sand tempered sherd and a red painting. It is archaeologically evident within various Medieval settlements of North Western Europe and thus represents an important chronological marker for the Medieval archaeology. Size: Height 14 inches, width 9 1/2 inches. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

488) VERY LARGE EUROPEAN 12th CENTURY PINGSDORF JAR WITH DECORATION: Pingsdorf Ware is a high fired earthenware that was produced between the late 9th and 13th century in different pottery centres on the Eastern margin of the promontory beam of theRhineland as well as the Lower Rhine region. Characteristic features of the vessels of the Pingsdorf Ware are a yellow-coloured fine sand tempered sherd and a red painting. It is archaeologically evident within various Medieval settlements of North Western Europe and thus represents an important chronological marker for the Medieval archaeology. Size: Height 16 1/2 inches, width 12 inches. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

469) AMAZING GERMAN GIANT PADLOCK CIRCA 1550: The keyhole cover has a trick mechanism to open the door to insert the key. Most likely made in Nuremberg. The lock is very heavy and large with functioning original key, triangle shape. Likely used on a massive iron strong box, maybe for a sea voyage or other journey, has signs of use. Centuries of handling have given it a wonderful dark patina. There are various antique repairs to this lock, demonstrating its long working life. Size 6" tall x 5" at its widest and 2 3/4" deep. See listing #448 which is near identical except smaller, lighter and without the trick locking mechanism. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

448) MASSIVE TRIANGULAR GOTHIC PADLOCK CIRCA 1550: Very good condition. Open and closes as well as the day it was made. Original key. Size 16,5 cm x 9.5 cm x 7 cm. Wear as pictured below. If you want a very good one this is it. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

323) Very Rare German Lansknecht Katzbalger Sword Circa 1540-60: Beautiful sword for sale.  The Katzbalger sword is a rare short close combat sword for the Landsknecht mercenaries in 16th century Germany. It has a thick double blade with a circular point and a highly defensive circular eight guard. This example was found in a city wall. From one of the best private collections in the world. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

319) SPANISH, 12TH CENTURY CAPITAL WITH FIGURES OF ANGELS AT THE CORNERS WITH CLUSTERS OF GRAPES IN THE CENTER: By tradition it made its way into the open market after Napoleon attacked Monseratt and destroyed the Monastery in 1811-12. The Monastery of Montserrat was founded during the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. While visiting Monseratt in Spain I found a similar capital still intact (picture above). I've included a picture of a similar capital that was sold in Sotheby's on July 5th 2016 in London lot # 2 for 7,500 GBP plus 25% buyers premium and shipping (about $15,000 US). Yes, the Sotheby's example is in better condition, but mine is priced at a fraction of this and includes delivery in the U.S. and has a powerful provenance. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

286) MASTER COLLECTION OF 150 OLD 17th-18th CENTURY KEYS: Many sizes and dimensions. Average height 8 centimeters, weight of total lot about 5 LBS. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

271) EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE EARLY SPANISH GOTHIC FIGURAL MORTAR CIRCA 1500-1520!!! Spanish Export license from the government of Spain list it as 14th-15th century but more likely as early as 16th century. Carved of stone, the exterior with two mermaids that show forked tails, above their heads a funnel carved to pour liquid from the plain and circular interior. A unique and interesting piece for any antiquities collection. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*