Rare 17th Century US Pioneer Large Adjustable Cooking Pan

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...

EVERY LAWYER AND JUDGE MUST HAVE! This extraordinary bronze gavel, dated 1603 and weights 1,3 kg. It is a rare and evocative example of early ceremonial instruments. Cast in the form of a clenched fist- symbolising authority, resolve, and order- it is mounted on a worn, aged wooden handle that enhances its historic character. The craftsmanship and materials suggest it originated in medieval or early Stuart England, a period when guilds, courts, and civic bodies often used symbolic tools to assert power and structure in meetings and proceedings. While the term “gavel” became widely recognised in the 18th and 19th centuries, mallet-like instruments were used much earlier, particularly in English trade guilds and legal contexts, where they served as emblems of control and decision-making. The clenched fist design is highly unusual, possibly denoting a unique ceremonial role or elevated authority within a guild or council. This piece is not only a striking object of early design but also a rare surviving example from the transitional period between the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras...

An extraordinary pair of medieval pole arms from the 15th-16th century, originating in the Habsburg Empire (Austria). These rare weapons- comprising a long iron spear and a glaive- w...

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...

19th century French copper pan featuring a long forged iron handle and a richly patinated surface that speaks to its age and authentic use. Crafted with meticulous attention to detai...

18th century Dutch Louis XV fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and seven irons and kitchen tools. From left to right is included a brass ladle with copper handle, a wrought ir...

Beautiful 17th-18th century Dutch Louis XIV fireplace tool set. The set consists of a hanger and four fire irons and kitchen tools, all made of wrought iron and hand forged. The spat...

Antique Copper Sauté Frying Pan Cookware Arts and Crafts Pan Hammered Copper and Brass unable to confirm any markings 25.5 long x 12 diameter x 4 h Preowned vintage wear and patina i...