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A South German Burgonet Helmet. Circa 1600, probably made in Nuremburg.
The #Burgonet design offered enhanced air supply and peripheral vision without forgoing protection in the head and neck.
#medievalsky #history #helmet #antique #antiquesky #armour
The #Burgonet design offered enhanced air supply and peripheral vision without forgoing protection in the head and neck.
#medievalsky #history #helmet #antique #antiquesky #armour
January 31, 2025 at 12:59 PM
A South German Burgonet Helmet. Circa 1600, probably made in Nuremburg.
The #Burgonet design offered enhanced air supply and peripheral vision without forgoing protection in the head and neck.
#medievalsky #history #helmet #antique #antiquesky #armour
The #Burgonet design offered enhanced air supply and peripheral vision without forgoing protection in the head and neck.
#medievalsky #history #helmet #antique #antiquesky #armour
Exquisite pair of German #Gothic Mitten Gauntlets circa 1490.
Likely worn by a high status knight in either jousting or warfare.
A lovely example from the pinnacle of #armour manufacturing.
In good condition with some restoration.
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Likely worn by a high status knight in either jousting or warfare.
A lovely example from the pinnacle of #armour manufacturing.
In good condition with some restoration.
#antiquearmour
January 31, 2025 at 12:55 PM
A Rare Swiss or German Baselard. C. late 14th or early 15th century.
Examples of this age are exceedingly rare, this one in excavated condition and restored with a horn grip by Chris Dobson - formerly Master Armourer to the Royal Armouries.
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Examples of this age are exceedingly rare, this one in excavated condition and restored with a horn grip by Chris Dobson - formerly Master Armourer to the Royal Armouries.
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Swiss or German Baselard, exceedingly rare. Ref X3337
A Rare Swiss or German Baselard. 13” overall, 8 ¾” tapering blade of narrow triangular section with a fuller to each side close to the back, the I-shaped hilt with replacement polished horn grips. Lat...
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January 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
A Rare Swiss or German Baselard. C. late 14th or early 15th century.
Examples of this age are exceedingly rare, this one in excavated condition and restored with a horn grip by Chris Dobson - formerly Master Armourer to the Royal Armouries.
antiquearmsandarmour.com/products/swi...
Examples of this age are exceedingly rare, this one in excavated condition and restored with a horn grip by Chris Dobson - formerly Master Armourer to the Royal Armouries.
antiquearmsandarmour.com/products/swi...
A Fine Scottish Flintlock Dress Pistol by John Murdoch, circa 1800-20. A high quality pistol in good condition.
Probably made by John Murdoch of Doune, or possibly his son John who was employed at the Small Gun Office, Tower of London from 1781 -1822.
Probably made by John Murdoch of Doune, or possibly his son John who was employed at the Small Gun Office, Tower of London from 1781 -1822.
Scottish Flintlock Dress Pistol by John Murdoch, Fine. Ref X3274
A Fine Scottish Flintlock Dress Pistol by John Murdoch. 12 ¾” overall, 8” 3 stage barrel with canon barrel muzzle, rings at either end, & silver folate inlay, engraved ‘London’ on the top flat, Lo...
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January 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
A Fine Scottish Flintlock Dress Pistol by John Murdoch, circa 1800-20. A high quality pistol in good condition.
Probably made by John Murdoch of Doune, or possibly his son John who was employed at the Small Gun Office, Tower of London from 1781 -1822.
Probably made by John Murdoch of Doune, or possibly his son John who was employed at the Small Gun Office, Tower of London from 1781 -1822.
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Ohhhhhh! Those are some fine looking gauntlets!
Exquisite pair of German #Gothic Mitten Gauntlets circa 1490.
Likely worn by a high status knight in either jousting or warfare.
A lovely example from the pinnacle of #armour manufacturing.
In good condition with some restoration.
#antiquearmour
Likely worn by a high status knight in either jousting or warfare.
A lovely example from the pinnacle of #armour manufacturing.
In good condition with some restoration.
#antiquearmour
January 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Ohhhhhh! Those are some fine looking gauntlets!
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January 26, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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A rare Medieval Arming Sword circa 1410-1460.
Likely used in the Hundred Years War by a knight or skilled man of arms.
#medieval #medievalsword #sword #history #knight #rareantique #antiquearms
Likely used in the Hundred Years War by a knight or skilled man of arms.
#medieval #medievalsword #sword #history #knight #rareantique #antiquearms
January 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A rare Medieval Arming Sword circa 1410-1460.
Likely used in the Hundred Years War by a knight or skilled man of arms.
#medieval #medievalsword #sword #history #knight #rareantique #antiquearms
Likely used in the Hundred Years War by a knight or skilled man of arms.
#medieval #medievalsword #sword #history #knight #rareantique #antiquearms
A Rare Percussion Knife Pistol by Unwin & Rogers. Stunning engraved blade detailing – one of only two we have ever seen with this engraving, making this a particularly special item.
The best example we have ever had of this type, an item that was popular with goldminers and prospectors.
The best example we have ever had of this type, an item that was popular with goldminers and prospectors.
January 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
A Rare Percussion Knife Pistol by Unwin & Rogers. Stunning engraved blade detailing – one of only two we have ever seen with this engraving, making this a particularly special item.
The best example we have ever had of this type, an item that was popular with goldminers and prospectors.
The best example we have ever had of this type, an item that was popular with goldminers and prospectors.
Exquisite pair of German #Gothic Mitten Gauntlets circa 1490.
Likely worn by a high status knight in either jousting or warfare.
A lovely example from the pinnacle of #armour manufacturing.
In good condition with some restoration.
#antiquearmour
Likely worn by a high status knight in either jousting or warfare.
A lovely example from the pinnacle of #armour manufacturing.
In good condition with some restoration.
#antiquearmour
January 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Exquisite pair of German #Gothic Mitten Gauntlets circa 1490.
Likely worn by a high status knight in either jousting or warfare.
A lovely example from the pinnacle of #armour manufacturing.
In good condition with some restoration.
#antiquearmour
Likely worn by a high status knight in either jousting or warfare.
A lovely example from the pinnacle of #armour manufacturing.
In good condition with some restoration.
#antiquearmour
A rare Medieval Arming Sword circa 1410-1460.
Likely used in the Hundred Years War by a knight or skilled man of arms.
#medieval #medievalsword #sword #history #knight #rareantique #antiquearms
Likely used in the Hundred Years War by a knight or skilled man of arms.
#medieval #medievalsword #sword #history #knight #rareantique #antiquearms
January 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A rare Medieval Arming Sword circa 1410-1460.
Likely used in the Hundred Years War by a knight or skilled man of arms.
#medieval #medievalsword #sword #history #knight #rareantique #antiquearms
Likely used in the Hundred Years War by a knight or skilled man of arms.
#medieval #medievalsword #sword #history #knight #rareantique #antiquearms