Auctions Imperial Arms and Armor 2015

Likely German, with superbly embellished silver hilt, comprising double-clamshell guard, grip, knucklebow and pommel, decorated en suite in embossed a

An example of rare quality, the iron Delhi-form hilt with knucklebow elaborately inlaid with gilt flowering vines, the toggle intact. The broad, deepl

Of characteristic form, carved of a single block of wood with high central boss carved in geometrical designs and a continuous ridge developing into n

A massive example, the steel hilt with rolled pommel and crosshatched grip bordered by engraved running vine motifs. The faceted ferrule, forte and en

The siege-weight breastplate of characteristic form with rolled collar and gussets, central ridge and flared waist, struck with armorer’s marks MM nea

A large example of classic form, with rock crystal grip. The flared pommel set with a garnet. The iron ferrule inlaid overall with fine gold flowering

Spanish work, the triangular steel guard finely pierced and embossed with scrolling vinework. With lightly domed pommel, broad guard with slightly exp

A massive example of a rare type, of robust dimensions with characteristic waisted walrus grip, the fine, straight, continuously tapering double-edged

The work of a master, with wooden body superbly lacquered in crimson, and delicately painted with birds amongst flowering vines in silver and gold, wi

A private purchase weapon, possibly Russian. With steel three-bar hilt struck on the underside with unidentified maker’s marks, and canted grip covere