Auctions Imperial Arms and Armor 2015

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The straight, single-edged blade with slightly upswept tip and back-edge. The hilt with brass pommel, ferrule and circular guard engraved overall, the

Philippines Revolutionary period, the horn grip with pommel carved as a fully-modeled head, reminiscent of a Bulul figure, with brass guard, ferrule

The crescent-form head lavishly inlaid with floral and geometrical panels in silver on each side, as is the flared and profiled peen. The haft with el

Likely German, made for use in battle. Handwrought of steel throughout with rolled border and remains of leather grips retained by rivets. Brass studd

T’Boli People, the brass hilt with characteristically elaborate embellishments, the handforged blade of kampilan form. In its wooden scabbard. Late 19

The wooden mounts bound in cherry bark as is typical. The wakizashi blade likely Shinshinto era, mumei, with single mekugi-ana and brass two-piece hab

Of typical Montagnard form with angled butt, the stock of figured hardwood, the barrel likely Chinese workmanship, retained by a number of brass bands

A massive example, carved entirely of rhinoceros horn. With characteristic profiling, upturned pommel and finely incised vinework. 18th-19th century.

Of higher quality than usually encountered, each ring well-wrought and riveted. With characteristic triangular flap designed to protect the wearer’s f