AUCTIONS IMPERIAL ARMS & ARMOR 2014

Wrought entirely of silver and shield-shaped, with finely-engraved and nielloed neoclassical motifs and stands of arms characteristic of Epiros work.T

Sheathed in engraved brass throughout and fitted with a profiled miquelet lock. With curled trigger and browned barrel. Mid-18th century. Light wear t

The mounts of silvered brass, embossed and engraved in geometrical and floral motifs. The straight, double-edged blade well-wrought with with four ce

With bone grips and brass bolsters, the straight, heavy blade forged with a T-back. In its wooden scabbard mounted entirely in punched and engraved br

The grip of typical form, carved of a single section of dark horn with a worn filigreed silver boss, the heavy blade lightly curved, double-edged and

The hilt of characteristic form with hooked pommel, set with a beaded crest and finely enameled with multiple colors in baroque motifs overall. The lo

With profiled horn grips and silver bosses. The straight, double-edged blade with central fuller to either side. Black leather-covered wooden scabbard

Typical of the supports affected by mendicants who were often seated for long periods, likewise useful as a mace and musket-rest.Forged entirely of st

Wrought entirely of steel, with eight flanges on a round shaft with bulbous pommel.Mid 17th century or later.Aged overall, some corrosion.Overall leng

Of Hijazi type mounted entirely in filigreed silver, the horn grip with pommel of characteristic form and raised silver bosses. The blade broad, light