On the right side is a mythological lion, the left a griffin. Most original gold remains. The skull, brim, cheek pieces and neck guard are all etched in matching scrolling foliage on pellet ground. The brim is struck one side with the makers mark of Hans
|
This fine armor was intended to be equally suitable for war or the tournament. For the tournament, it is designed for foot combat in which two adversaries fought armed with poleax or broadsword.
|
89 3/4 length. Heavy forged iron head with opened socket, fastened to the heavy wood haft with two spikes. Surface shows glossy black patina from forging and age.
|
xcellent preservation throughout with dull gray color to the metal. A few individual links only replaced. Dating to the reigns of Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb-the period of greatest cultural and military achievement. Mounted.
|
This iron mace epitomizes early Ottoman craftsmanship with its finely crafted detail. The twelve flanges, probably an astrological choice, are delicately shaped with convex striking edges on a stepped recurve.
|
In an other than pristine example, those blemishes were erroneously be attributed to oxidation. Of further interest is the file finishing evident in many areas and is so well preserved that it is clear that the finisher was right handed. The interior reta
|
Iron, forged from one piece with rolled edges and sunk borders lined with rivets. The bottom edge with double incised lines above. The body finely embossed in three steps including deep chevrons to the middle and center of the arm openings.
|
English Civil War period. Heavy iron, forged from a single plate with medial ridge terminating in a peak ate the bottom. Broad rounded flared skirt and rolled thickened edges at the arms.
|
As the amount of armor a man was capable of wearing was limited by its weight, the protection was concentrated in the vital areas, the helmet to protect the head and the breastplate to protect the vital organs. This breastplate provided that latter protec
|
This example, of fine flamboyant form, is from a distinctly identifiable group, showing superior quality. The deep domed skull has a high broad "white" crest with roped edge.
|
The balance of the field is blackened, the transversely stippled brim polished in the "white" as well. The curved brim upturned in fine sweeping terminals. Black and white armor was produced in Germany and used both domestically and exported.
|
This example is from the same group as #CG.145 above and displays the same characteristics of form and construction. It varies in that it has a narrow raised white band flanking the crescent and the stippled thickened edge is finished in the white as
|
This fine breast-plate is a product of the Nuremberg armor industry. It was made for a light half armor without tassets. The inside is struck with the mark of the Nuremberg rolling mills which produced the steel plate from which is was made.
|
Rolled edge neck guard pierced for hanging and hinged cheek pieces pierced with a cluster of holes for hearing. The surface finely hammer finished and blued
|
The brim, etched in strapwork filled with scrolling foliage is struck with a makers mark. The burgonet was the helmet of choice for military use throughout Germany. German morions are quite rare and examples of this quality were worn by the select guards
|
This example is fundamentally similar to the one above, but shows several refinements of design including the cushion form bolster to the hammer head, the base swell of the forespike and the hatched haft ring which is secured by a raised burr on each of t
|
The heavy one piece iron skull is large enough to accommodate the internal padding needed for the tilt. The roped comb provides a cushion against a blow or cut. The hinged visor is flanged to seat in the upper bevor which is notched to receive the visor l
|
This example epitomizes the morion at its zenith in Northern Italy with its two piece skull surmounted by an exceptionally high elegant roped edge comb.
|
ron, forged to a spherical shell, 2.20, diameter, of uniform thickness, rather than a sphere with cylindrical central void as with European example.
|
This armor predates and certainly must have served in the English Civil Wars. It comprises six pieces, including its original gorget. It dates to the period of transition from lighter armor to shot proof.
|
This plackart or reinforcing breast-plate is made to fit over an armor to provide additional protection against firearms. This allowed protection when needed and a lighter more maneuverable armor when it was not in place.
|
Very well forged in rounded octagonal section providing eight impact concentration points accented by slight concave segments between. Circular mounting hole with hollowed section interior.
|
This helmet was made for castle attack and meant to protect the wearer against the hail of rocks, hot lead or oil and anything else which the defenders could bring to the wall. Its form reverts to the barbute of a century and a half earlier. It is made in
|
55 length, heavy tapered cane with cast top and base. Like a marshalls baton, descended from the mace, and truly a long mace. The top with a set of gear like teeth at the perimeter, banded with the central band bearing the inscription.
|
15th century. Three pieces comprising central plate with raised neck protection and stepped V embossed for strength. Two shoulder plates connected with three rows of heavy riveted link mail.
|
Height, 11 7/8. Complete and in typical condition for genuine examples, most of which come from a small number of find places such as the Venetian arsenal at Chalcis, are preserved in condition relatively uniform for their respective groups.
|
This lance, made of a single piece of wood, finely fluted, with forged iron tip was used for tilting at the quintain, a revolving target simulating an opponent and tilting at the ring, which emphasized accurate placement of the lance point.
|
From the Old Papal Armory, bearing the mark of the Barberini family. The Barberinis supplied the armor for the papal army in the late 16th century, a period fraught with anarchy and bandits and direct attacks on papal territories by Parma.
|
This shield was made to be used in battle as well as on the tournament field and is equally suitable for both.
|
The rarity and value of major armor elements has generated collector interest for virtually every element including single detached plates.
|