Hand-Crafted Arms, Armor and Weapons

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, ...

Armor Samuraï Kikuchi, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects. Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and metal de...

Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produc...

Antique Yemeni Jambiya Dagger with Silvered Metal-Mounted Scabbard, Early 20th Century A highly collectible Middle Eastern jambiya—traditional curved da...

Three Socket Bayonets. One is a P-53 Civil War era marked "DEAKIN" and has a crown over 53, one is a "US" stamped dull tip, and the last is unmarked or stamped.

A very important 17th-century Turkish Ottoman silver-mounted Karabela sword-saber with a medieval, late 15th-century A.D. (880 AH – 920 AH) Mamluk blade from the Egyptian Mamluk Sult...

A group of 3 decorative hunting horns. Two gun-powder horns with wooden accents and one drinking horn with chain and bronze accents. The two powder horns are of Scandinavian or Germa...

This extraordinary and remarkably well-preserved ensemble represents a complete set of late medieval German infantry armour, dating from the 15th to early 16th century. Forged entirely from high-quality steel plates and joined with traditional leather straps for proper articulation and fit, the armour embodies the superb craftsmanship and engineering of the German armourers of the period. The helmet is a finely made European bascinet, the classic combat helmet of the era. It features a gracefully pointed visor and hinged cheek plates, designed to provide both excellent facial protection and freedom of movement, while allowing sufficient ventilation and audibility during combat. The bascinet retains its original character and displays the subtle fluted detailing that became a hallmark of German armour-making in the transitional phase from the Gothic to the early Renaissance styles. The suit is mounted on an antique wooden mannequin stand measuring 175 cm in height and includes its original linen undergarment and chainmail shirt...

An exceptionally rare and important 15th century Gothic iron strongbox, weighing approximately 80 kg. This large strongbox retains its original mechanical locking system, which remai...

This magnificent 16th-century German two-hand sword is a rare and historically important ceremonial weapon, hand crafted by renowned blade-smith Christoph Stantler (active circa 155...

A 19th century presentation desk signal cannon. This is a superb medium scale model of a fortress battery cannon made in the 19th century, circa 1850. The antique presentation signa...

A rare and evocative 16th-century German Executioner’s Sword (Richtschwert), forged in Passau, one of the preeminent centers of Renaissance blade craftsmanship. Passau was renowned f...

Vintage Handcrafted Moroccan dagger brass and silvered adorned with mixed metal, copper, nickel. Moroccan Hand carved Khoumiya dagger, of typical shape...

This remarkable windlass crossbow, dating from the late 15th to early 16th century, is a striking example of early European military craftsmanship, originating from Germany. Measurin...

Moroccan Berber Tribal Khoumya Collector circa 1890. Late 19th C. Moroccan Berber Khanjar Dagger w/ Sheath. Handcrafted by Artisans in Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship with a...

A very important and rare superb-quality antique 17th-century Persian royal Shamshir sword, attributed to Shah Abbas the Great (1588–1629 A.D.) of the Safavid Dynasty, signed Assadollāh. The curved, single-edged blade is hand-forged from crucible Damascus steel wootz, with a rare Kirk Narduban - Kirknir Daban stepped, Muhammed's Ladder fine pattern. The outer side has two gold-inlaid cartouches enclosing a beautiful, high-quality calligraphy inscription in Nasta'liq script. The upper cartouche is inscribed Bandeye Shah Velayat Abbas, and the lower is inscribed ﺴﺪﺍﷲ ﻋﻣﻞor- Amal-e Assadollāh (The work of Assadollāh), which is the name of the legendary Persian sword...

Antique Moroccan Berber Tribal Khoumya Collector circa 1890. Late 19th C. Morocco Berber Khanjar Dagger w/ Sheath. Handcrafted by Artisans in Morocco, very fine quality craftsmanship...

Middle Eastern Yemeni Jambiya, which is the name for the Arabic dagger. Vintage Mid century Yemeni Jambiya Dagger with Bone-Mounted Scabbard. Comes with...

An exceptionally scarce example of a Renaissance burgonet, originated most likely in Italy and dating to circa 1540. The skull is forged in one piece and surmounted by three low comb...

Moroccan Khoumya Tribal hand -crafted and hand-carved dagger with brass scabbard and a chiseled wooden grip. Hand made by Moroccan artisans and is one-of-a-kind. Good condition wit...

An exceptional early German crossbow dating to around 1540, crafted from antler, wood, and iron. This finely made piece exemplifies the late Gothic to early Renaissance period of Ger...

Helmet Gladiator Croco Green Leather. The helmet is made of fiberglass and resin covered with real natural crocodile leather in green finish. Stand is covered with real natural croc...

A Northern European Late 16th Century Style Suit of Field Armor, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Description: The helmet with crested comb over pierced visor...

Early 20th century Corsican 'Veritable Poudrille' vendetta-style folding steel knife with carved handle, France By: unknown Material: metal, iron, steel Technique: cast, molded, car...

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...

A fantastic and rare early Japanese Kendo (The Samurai Way/Path of the Sword) fencing martial arts protective armor/armour Men (mask). The piece is made of a steel-grid face guard, t...

An exceptional and rare Austrian longsword, designed as a two-handed weapon with a classic cruciform hilt and straight, double-edged blade. This distinguished form bridges the morpho...

Middle Eastern Yemeni Jambiya, which is the name for the Arabic dagger. Comes with a very thick hand embroidered original belt with intricate designs an...

Ethiopian Afar “Jile” Short Sword / Dagger with Sheath, Horn of Africa, Early 20th Century A highly collectible example of the traditional Afar jile (also spelled gile), a distinctiv...

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...

English Renaissance (19th Century) curved sword with brass fluted handle and black leather scabbard. Condition: Good; Minor losses

Helmet Stormtrooper Croco fully covered in genuine crocodile leather in white Himalayan finish. Base is fully covered in genuine crocodile leather in black finish. Numbered piece ...

A fantastic and rare early Japanese Kendo (The Samurai Way/Path of the Sword) martial arts set of protective armor/armour including the Men (mask), Do (torso/bust protector) and Tare...

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 ...

Beautiful heavy duty American made western gun belt and holster; with an attached shot shell tube. The pistol holster with riveted gun strap; and brass ...

An antique hunting knife manufactured by Marble's This is a great "Ideal" hunting knife created in Gladstone Michigan by the Marble's company. ...

This artifact is an Indo-Persian Kulah Khud helmet, a traditional style of head armor used across Persia, India, and the Ottoman Empire from the 17th to the 19th centuries. This traditional Indo-Persian Kulah Khud helmet is primarily made of forged steel. The skull bowl was fashioned from a single sheet of wrought iron or low-carbon steel, which was meticulously hammered, visible in photo #6, over a mold to form a uniform, protective dome. Forged either of iron or a matching steel alloy, the sharp spear-point spike mounted at the absolute top of the dome served a psychological and combative purpose to deflect downwards sword blows. Also attached is a vertical metal strip running down the center front, a nasal guard designed to protect the user's face. The two small, angled metal sockets on the front flanks were designed to hold decorative feathers (such as heron or egret plumes) during military parades or court displays. The darkened, brownish finish on this specific piece is a natural patina, indicating oxidized steel that has weathered over time from environmental exposure and age. The outer bowl features extensive hand-engraved scrollwork, typical of the decorative styles popularized during the Safavid and Qajar periods. Such Indo-Persian helmets...

Two great examples of 18th century Spanish Colonial slipper stirrups. Not a pair, each similar yet different. One is brass with a lovely floral decoration, the other a rare copper type with a simple incised design. Both with a wonderful patina that only comes with real age and use. These definitely put in some serious miles. Possibly used in battle, or just to protect the rider from bramble. Imagine what these pieces of history may have witnessed. Unique gift for the equestrian or collector of horse memorabilia...

Helmet Gladiator Croco Brown Leather. The helmet is made of fiberglass and resin covered with real natural crocodile leather in brown finish. Stand is covered with real natural croc...

Continental Austrian-style (19th Century) bronze sword with lion head and pearl handle with double eagle head coat of arms. Condition: Good; Minor losses

Vintage African Mandingo Tribal Tuareg Dagger Mali West Africa.Collectible Tuareg Knife from Mali circa 1950s.This collectible dagger was hand-crafted by...

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...

Mandinka Ceremonial Sword with Decorated Leather Scabbard, West Africa, circa 1950 A striking and highly collectible Mandinka (Mandingo) sword from West Africa, notable for its elega...

20th Century chinese Zhongzheng/Chengren military commemorative short sword and scabbard gifted by Chiang Kai-shek By: unknown Material: iron, metal, paint, bronze, copper, wood, sh...

Indo Persian steel and brass Khula Khud Helmet. Central Asia, Indo-Persian culture, circa early 20th century. A fine hammered metal steel and brass Islamic khula khud helmet of a domed form with an additional brass top finial. The top features radiating striations etched across the exterior and a tall brass spike finial with hammered line the lower periphery of the helmet, and a contiguous swath of chain mail hangs down to protect the wearer's neck. Dimensions: 22 in height total x 8 diameter. top hat is 8 in. x 7 in h to top finial. Metal base is 6.5 in. x 6.5 in. Indo Persian reproduction of an antique Islamic Helmet...

This exceptional wall-mounted display features an antique dagger and scabbard from Najran, a culturally rich region in southern Saudi Arabia renowned f...

Vintage African Mandingo Tribal Tuareg Knife Dagger West Africa.Collectible decorative Tuareg Knife from Mali circa 1950s.This vintage dagger was handcrafted by the Mandingo people of West Africa, it features a engraved metal blade and a wooden handle adorned with engraved leather ornaments. The knife comes complete with its original design leather scabbard with leather fringes to the bottom. The pod is made of leather with various woven and braided patterns in different colors.With typical red and leather bound hilt on a wooden core. The double-edged blade is flat-backed, long leaf-shaped with engraved metal. It includes its original leather scabbard with fringes. Dimensions: * Total length (including leather tassels):approx. 12". * Blade length: Condition: * Good * Wooden hilt, woven leather grip, and sheath with braided patterns in different colors * Double-edged, dull steel blade This unique piece was handcrafted in the West Africa Mali it is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of antique African folk art. This old African Manding arm dagger knife scabbard is a unique piece that will surely be a great addition to any collection. The blade material is steel, and the cutting edge is a double edge. The handle is made of high-quality leather, and the color of the knife is multi-colored. This dagger is an original piece. This is a genuine old leather sheathed dagger. Made by the Manding people who are indigenous to the Western region of Africa. Wooden hilt. Woven leather grip & sheath. Leather fringe is still pretty supple. Blade is a steel color, very smooth. The knife's sheath is woven leather.This collectible item is perfect for knife enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and uniqueness of antique weapons...

The knives were handmade with heavily decorated Forged Iron blades with embellished wooden handles. They would use brass or leather wrappings and tacks that turned their weapons into...

English Renaissance-style short halberd spear with wrapped leather shaft and 19½-inch steel ax blade.

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...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of original 1905 British Army Sword handle brass and leather candlesticks by Benham & Froud Benham & Froud circa 1855-1924, Cha...

A remarkable, rare early 20th century Khanjali dagger handmade in the Caucasus. Crafted of silver, the handle and one side of the sheath are decorated in niello with Magen David...

Moorish style short halberd spear with iron shaft and double ax blade.

Large Moroccan Khoumaya Dagger with Ornate Sheath, circa 1950s A striking and highly decorative Moroccan dagger, known as a khoumaya, handcrafted in the mid-20th century. This impres...

This rare antique Kukukuku (pronounced "cookah-cookah") war club is from the remote Morobe Province located within the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. The head is carved from...

We are delighted to offer for sale this period Military Campaign used, WW2 Ammo box with all the original patina I have two of these for sale, the second piece is listed under my ...

Italian Medieval / Renaissance-style (19th Century) metal life size suit of armor with fluted breast plate on a square wooden base. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use...

English Royal navy leather gun charge carrier with a centered coat of arms depicting lion and unicorn and the original tacked leather handle, Mid-19th...

This striking sword from Nias Island, Indonesia features a long single-edged blade paired with its original segmented wooden scabbard, reinforced with alternating brass and dark wood...

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...