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Item Ships From: Europe
Officer
s Sword – France Or Austrian Netherlands – Circa 1770–1790
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Officer's Sword – France Or Austrian Netherlands – Circa 1770–1790 – Length 99 Cm"
An elegant officer's sword, late 18th century (circa 1770–1790), probably French or Austrian Nethe...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Steel
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Folk Art Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wood
Tapio Wirkkala Stainless Steel Puukko Knife with Leather Sheath Hackman Finland
By Hackman, Tapio Wirkkala
Located in London, GB
Tapio Wirkkala Puukko Knife by Hackman Finnish Design
This vintage Puukko knife, designed by renowned Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkala and produc...
Category
1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Japanese Edo-Period 62-Plate Kabuto 兜
Helmet
with Long Lacquer Wakidate
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An old and exceptional completely lacquered akoda-nari suji’bachi kabuto (helmet with raised ridges) with a bronze maedate (decorative front piece) shaped like a spade, and mounted b...
Category
18th Century Japanese Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Iron
Medieval Iron Pauldron (shoulder Armor) C. 1480–1520
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Medieval Iron Pauldron (shoulder Armor) C. 1480–1520"
Late Medieval Iron Spaulder (Shoulder Defence) with Brass Edge & Rotating Button, c. 1480–1520
Authentic-looking late medieval...
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Print of Heraldry Crosses in England, c.1820
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print of various crosses in heraldry including cross potent, cross moline, cross fourchy and many others. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous....
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19th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
World War II original gas mask with nameplate and soldier
s rank, circa 1940
Located in Praha, CZ
Original gas mask with adjustable straps, with filter and tin box
Suitable for collectors, or as decoration
Nameplate and soldier's rank see photo
We also have other artifacts of thi...
Category
1940s German Art Deco Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Miniature Napoleonic Military Hats Charles Sandré
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
FIRMLY ATTRIBUTED TO CHARLES SANDRÉ
From our Decorative collection, we’re pleased to offer this rare and highly detailed collection of 15 miniature Napoleonic Military hats, confidently attributed to the French artist Charles Sandré. Each model represents a different style of military headgear worn by French regiments in the early 19th century, including shakos, bearskins, corsican and Czapkas helmets, with regimental distinctions carefully recreated in miniature.
The hats are presented individually on custom-made steel stands and display a wide range of detail, from cockades and cords to plumes and regimental insignia. Included in the collection are examples from cavalry, infantry, grenadiers, chasseurs and artillery units. Colours, finishes and trimmings reflect the full spectrum of early 19th century French military dress, all worked with a level of precision and charm that has made Sandré’s work widely collected.
Charles Sandré worked between 1895 and 1915 and is widely known for producing finely made miniature military figures some of which reside in the entrance hall at the Army Museum in the Hôtel des Invalides, Paris . These models were most likely created during that time or shortly after, with surviving examples now considered rare. Sandré’s work is valued both as decorative military art and as a personal response to historical memory, offering a detailed look at the variety and richness of Napoleonic military dress.
The colours of this particular set are well preserved, and each model sits securely on its stand, making the collection ideal for display. A seldom-seen and beautifully presented group, firmly attributed to a unique figure in 19th century military collecting...
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass
Antique Extremely Rare 16th Century German Executioner’s Sword- “Richtschwert”
Located in Doha, QA
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...
Category
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Antique German 15th- 16th Century Infantry Armour with Bascinet, Sword
Halberd
Located in Doha, QA
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
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, ...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Fabric, Glass
$28,229
Antique Rare Gothic 16th Century Two-Hand Sword Germany
Located in Doha, QA
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...
Category
16th Century German Gothic Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Horn Handled Bamboo Cane Sword Stick A Nice piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Horn Handled Bamboo Cane Sword Stick
A Nice piece, the blade is solid and flexible steel with a good point. The scabbard is in dark bamboo cane with a pictorial gold colour engrave...
Category
1920s Edwardian Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Antique Very Rare German Gothic Crossbow 1470-1563
Located in Doha, QA
A rare and beautifully preserved 15th-century German crossbow, created as a true weapon of war or defense,.This piece is a remarkable survival from the Gothic period, with all of its...
Category
16th Century German Gothic Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Antique Rare Italian Renaissance Tournament Helmet 1520-1550 with Original Stand
Located in Doha, QA
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...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wrought Iron
Arm And Shoulder Armor, Northern Italy (milan Or Brescia), Mid-16th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Arm and shoulder defence, Northern Italy (Milan or Brescia), mid-16th century (circa 1550–1580)
A substantial steel armour element comprising a pauldron, upper arm (rerebrace), arti...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
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 ...
Category
1880s French Napoleon III Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,195
Antique 15th Century Medieval Gothic Iron Money Strongbox with Original Locks
Located in Doha, QA
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Rare Antique Gothic Windlass Crossbow, 15th–16th Century, Germany
Located in Doha, QA
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier German Gothic Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Rare Antique Austrian Gothic Two-Handed Longsword Medieval Double-Edged Blade
Located in Doha, QA
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Austrian Gothic Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather
Rare Antique German Gothic Crossbow, circa 1540, All Original
Located in Doha, QA
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...
Category
16th Century German Gothic Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
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...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Steel, Iron
$17,500
19th Century Model Field Gun on Carriage, Cast Iron Porch Cannon
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th century Model Field gun on carriage, cast iron porch cannon
A good and well made piece, the field gun is made in good detail, this piece has spent m...
Category
Mid-19th Century British Colonial Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1970s British Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
Pair of South American Gaucho Spurs, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Large and impressive pair of Rioplatense gaucho spurs from Argentina or Uruguay, dating to the late 19th century (circa 1880–1900).
Forged entirely in iron, decorated with damascened...
Category
19th Century Argentine Other Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Renaissance Hunting Cranequin, Dated 1589 — With Maker’s Mark in Shield
Located in Bilzen, BE
Renaissance Hunting Cranequin, Dated 1589 — With Maker’s Mark in Shield
Origin: Southern Germany or Flanders
Date: 1589 (engraved)
Material: Forged iron, turned hardwood handle
Lengt...
Category
16th Century German Renaissance Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
2010s German Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
$5,766 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Artillery Plate First Empire Imperial Eagle And Crossed Cannons, 1804–1815
Located in Bilzen, BE
"Rare Artillery Plate – First Empire – Imperial Eagle And Crossed Cannons, 1804–1815"
Rare French Napoleonic Artillery Brass Plaque – Imperial Guard Style – 31 x 34 cm – ca. 1804–181...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s English Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Antique Bust of a Spanish Knight, Hand Carved with Original Gesso and Paint
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Wooden bust of a knight.
A wonderful armored knight carved from lime wood. The knight is well carved with the face (with moustache) looking out of the ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Horn, Wood
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...
Category
19th Century British Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
$5,953 Sale Price
36% Off
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
Category
17th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Wrought Iron
1980s Arabic Style Dagger Made with Hard Stones
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Arabic style Dagger made with hard stones.
Category
Late 20th Century Egyptian Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Marble
Set of 5 Antique European Crossbow Bolts, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Prize Shooting & Military-Type 19th Century Horn, Bone, and Iron Construction
A rare and highly collectible set of five antique European crossbow bolts, comprising four guild-styl...
Category
19th Century German Other Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
ANTIQUE ROYAL HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK ARMORIAL COAT OF ARMS CROWNS EAGLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
We are delighted to offer for sale this very collectable hand carved Armorial Coat of Arms Depicting a Royal crest
This is an exceptionally well made and deco...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Oak
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Steel
Full Suit of Cuirassier Armour in the 17th Century Style
Located in Cheshire, GB
Cuirassier armour in the 17th century style. The helmet with a mild comb, open eyelets, large brow peak and two-piece visor, breastplate with raised medial ridge, shoulder and arm ar...
Category
Early 20th Century French Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
$6,559 Sale Price
40% Off
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
Antique Rare Medieval Pole Arms-Spear and Glaive 15th-16th century Austria
Located in Doha, QA
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...
Category
16th Century Austrian Gothic Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze, Iron
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...
Category
16th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
$342 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Category
18th Century European Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century Balkan Islamic Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Gold, Silver, Steel
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. ...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver, Steel
Antique Extremely Rare Triple-Combed Burgonet Helmet Ca 1540 Italy
Located in Doha, QA
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...
Category
16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Good Pair Of Queen Anne Barrel Silver Mounted Pistols
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A Pair of silver mounted, walnut handled cannon barrel flintlock pistols by Freeman, London. with good proof marks and numbered turnoff barrels.
The silver grotesque masks on the but...
Category
18th Century English Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Silver, Steel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Napoleon Beating Austrians The Battle of Castiglione Italy Old Print, 1800
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Castiglione'.
Original antique print of the Battle of Castiglione. The Battle of Castiglione saw the French Army of Italy under General Napoleon Bonaparte a...
Category
Early 1800s Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
$163 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
1820s English Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
A Double Barrel Flintlock Sporting Gun
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of a double barrel flintlock sporting gun by Probin, London. The browned barrels and the locks are both signed, good colour walnut stock. circa 1795
Barrel length 83c...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
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"
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Steel
Swiss Shako Helmet Made From Leather and Felt
Located in London, GB
Swiss Shako helmet made from leather and felt
Swiss, 19th Century
Height 30cm, width 20cm, depth 26cm
This fantastic piece is a 19th century Swiss military...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Bronze
$181,905 / set
Rare Engraving of a Famous Battle Near Ushant Between the French and British
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Der ungluckliche Zufall der beeden Frazösischen Kriegs (..) - Etat malheureux de Quebeck et de la Surveillante (..)'. An engraving of a painting by Richard Paton of the three and a half hour long naval battle of 6 October 1779 which was fought off Ushant between HMS Quebec, under the command of Captain George Farmer, and the Surveillante, under the command of Captain Couédic de Kergoaler. The Quebec caught fire and exploded, and the British crew were rescued by the French. Captain George Farmer (b.1732) died in the battle. American War of Independence...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Paper
$653 Sale Price
20% Off
A Wonderful Ormolu Ritual Dagger
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A mid 19th century French ritual dagger with a superb figure of skeletal father death, the blade engraved and the scabbard also mounted in ormolu and made to look as if it's much old...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Ormolu
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
Category
1920s Vintage Europe Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Leather
