1790s Arms, Armor and Weapons

A very fine 19th Century maybe 18th Century bronze swivel Malayan antique Lantaka Cannon with a yoke mount. Lantaka cannons are a type of portable cannon or swivel gun historically u...

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcane practices has remained a classic since first published in 1928. Hall’s densely detailed writings explore topics ranging from Hermeticism to Tarot, Egyptian mythology to Pythagorean theory. Each chapter is accompanied by the vivid illustrations of artist J. Augustus Knapp, with additional images by Mihran Serailian found in the companion volume, each taking their own unique approach to nearly 60 artworks depicting occult subject matter. The initial concept for what became known as Hall’s “Great Book”, first began in 1923 when the young Los Angeles-based orator began a months-long trip around the globe. Circumnavigating by ship, Hall visited Egypt, China and India, immersing himself in the philosophical and religious history of each country. Upon his return he spent the next five years penning his massive compendium of philosophy and myth. Nearly a century after its release, this iconic masterwork has been reproduced for the first time from the rare and extravagant original edition. This meticulously-restored version of Hall’s “Great Book” is also accompanied by an expansive companion book, featuring condensed summaries of each chapter of The Secret Teachings, alongside newly-discovered artworks, rare photography...

Vintage Charles Johnson Payne Hunting Print, The Stonefaced 'Narrer-back'. A rare hand coloured Snaffles lithograph entitled The Stonefaced 'Narrer-back'. The image is of two huntsm...

Weight of the 18th century. Bronze. Bronze weight, incomplete, with the container glass and two of the smallest, all decorated in cold with incised and...

Beautifyl Ancient bone netsuke created in Japan during Edo period, depicting a A small carved mask-like human face with exaggerated features Hollowed with string holes and a cord st...

Print depicting a schooner, no. 1 of 400 copies signed Z21, made in the mid-19th century. Non-coeval briarwood frame; measures with frame 50 x 40 cm.  

A collection of 18 framed prints from engravings of musical instruments from the book by Gabinetto Armonico, which was published in 1722. The book had a total of 150 instruments. The...

Great image of RMS Campania Chromolithograph Published C.1890 Unframed.

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...

Period late 18th century giltwood barometer. Original gilding. Carved overall with globe, and navigation instruments. Foliate and neoclassical motifs. Maker signed.

Large Italian Late 18th century hand carved cherub figure Dimensions in inches: H 39” x W 24” x D 19” Age: 1790 Origin: Italy Condition: Aged Overview A stunning example of a late ...

A fine 18th century model of a field cannon, the carraige with brass details and tools to the sides, the barrel cast in bronze. Circa 1770 Barrel length 26cm