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	17th CENTURY GERMAN FELLING AXE, ca. 1680: In overall fine+ condition. The large sized, 8" x 8", hand-wrought, forge-laminated-steel, semi-bearded axe-blade with rear flat rectangular hammer. Marked with a bold and deeply struck, Dagger maker's mark on the right face. Mounted on replaced/modern hardwood handle. In overall fine+ condition with smooth, lightly toned, steel-gray surfaces. A nice, clean example of an authentic 17th Century German tree felling axe/workman's. Overall length, 24 1/4". Price: $600.00
	A RARE VERY GOOD+ UNTOUCHED TURKISH 16TH CENTURY CHAIN-MAIL SUIT OF ARMOUR, ca. 1550-1600: In overall very good untouched condition. Of traditional Indo-Persian/Turkish form with an open-ring-mail body with four, protective, steel breastplates/sideplates: complete with their iron securing loops. The back constructed of several rows of small steel platelets, secured and reinforced by adjoining rows of mail. Long, integral, mail sleeves that extend beyond the hands and serve as gauntlets. The body with two, long, chain-mail skirts, for leg-defense. In overall very good+ untouched condition. The mail with several minor battle related? holes, one through a sleeve and some minor loss of the links. The breastplates with smooth steel gray surfaces, some minor pitting and light discoloration. The back platelets with a smooth, untouched, brown, age patina and some scattered pitting and patches of light roughness (untouched interior surfaces). Fine quality mail with tight links, smooth surfaces and some of its original hemp necktie. Of 16th century construction with a Double-mail neck and upper chest defense. A classic and early Turkish 16th century Chain-mail Suit of Armour, ca. 1550-1600. Impressive and heavy, weighing nearly 20 lb. ***For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction Use & Decoration of Arms...", pg. 37,38,43. . Price: $3,775.00
	A VERY GOOD CENTRAL EUROPEAN BEARDED AXE W/ (possibly original) Haft, ca. 1550-1600 (Re-sharpened Blade): In overall very good+ untouched condition. The large sized, 9 1/2" x 7", hand-wrought, forge-laminated-steel, bearded axe-blade with rear flat rectangular hammer. The face of the blade, with several deeply struck, Dagger maker's marks. Retains an untouched chocolate brown age patina with some patches f scattered pitting and discoloration. Recently re-sharpened cutting edge with a silver edge. Mounted on what appears to be the original? hardwood handle. The handle with smooth untouched surfaces and moderate worm holes. In overall very good+ condition. A nice, clean example of an authentic 16th Century German Bearded Axe, ca. 1550-1600. Price: $550.00
	A FINE MID TO LATE SIXTEENTH CENTURY ITALIAN HALBERD, ca. 1550-1590: In overall fine+ untouched condition. The hand-forged steel head of typical mid to late 16th century Italian design, having a flat semi-crescent-shaped axe-blade with several "keyhole" piercing, a downward rear fluke and several decorative piercing: marked on axe-blade, with a deeply struck Cross maker's mark. The 20" spear of triangular, "needle-form" with a faceted and reinforced point. Mounted to the original-to-the period, 78 1/4", hardwood shaft by its two integral iron langets. The faceted haft with numerous handling marks, minor stress-cracks and some of its braided silk tassel, at the head. In overall fine+ untouched condition. The blade with smooth evenly toned gunmetal gray surfaces and a pleasing age patina overall. Sharp contours and edges without nicks or significant blemishes: minor irregularity at the upper tip of the axe blade. The haft with sharp contours, some minor scuffs, light abrasions and handling marks: retains a portion of an old paper collection tag. A very nice example of an authentic Italian Military Halberd from, ca. 1550-1590. Provenance: formerly in the Collections of the Speed Art Museum of Louisville, KY. Overall length, approx. 110". Price: $3,875.00
	AN IRON-AGE CELTIC SPEARHEAD, ca. 500 AD: In overall very good+ excavated condition and of typical Celtic Lancelot-leaf design with an elongated narrowing point and an integrally forged open socket. In overall very good+ untouched excavated condition with the expected signs of internment. Of fine substance with a rich chocolate-brown patina, some expected surface lamination, roughness and pitting. A fine example of an authentic Celtic Spearhead, dating to ca. 500 AD. Overall length, 13 1/2". . Price: $700.00
	A MODERN COPY OF A LATE SIXTEENTH CENTURY GERMAN HALBERD: In overall fine+ condition. The cast steel, 30", head of typical late 16th century design, having a flat crescent-shaped axe-blade with "keyhole" piercings and decoative flukes. The rear fluke, with a downward curving spike and a "keyhole" piercing. The 18" spear of flat, triangular form with a simulated reinforced point. Mounted to its original modern wooden haft. In overall fine+ condition. The blade with smooth even surfaces with cast decoative design and a simulated age patina. A decorative example of modern copy of of 16th century Halberd. Overall length, 70 1/2". Price: $375.00
	AN AUTHENTIC CELTIC IRON SPEARHEAD, ca. 500 AD: In overall very good excavated condition and of typical Celtic Lancelot-leaf configuration. Of larger size with a typical, elongated, narrowing point (tip missing) with an integrally forged open-ended socket. In overall very good untouched excavated condition with the expected surface roughness and oxidation. Of very good substance with a brown patina, surface lamination, roughness, minor losses to edges and pitting. A very nice example of an authentic large Celtic Spearhead, dating to ca. 500 AD. Overall length, 15 3/8". Price: $625.00
	A VERY GOOD 16TH CENTURY FRENCH WAR SCYTHE, ca. 1550: In overall very good lightly cleaned condition. The crescent form wrought iron blade with an inner cutting edge and a reinforced rounded base. The hand forged integral socket with lap welded ring and outer securing ring with a piercing for a rivet. In overall very good condition with a lightly cleaned silver gray age patina and evidence of hard use: a working-period, forge-welded, blacksmith's repair to the base and socket. Of heavy military-type construction and the type of dual purpose weapon commonly associated with the "Peasant War" of the 16th century. Retains all of its components with some minor nicks to the original cutting edge, ca. 1550. For similar examples, please see G. C. Stone's: "Glossary of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms and Armor". Overall length, 18". Price: $850.00
	A FINE 10TH-11TH CENTURY VIKING SPEAR HEAD: In overall fine untouched excavated (water-find?) condition with smooth, stable, untouched, brown surfaces, light discoloration and patches of pitting. The Leaf-shaped, 5" blade of classic early European design with a well-defined medial ridge and nearly perfect symmetry, in form. Retains its original sharp point and cutting edges, without significant nicks or marring. Integrally forged, hollow, conical shaft with a flared mouth and its original securing stud. In overall fine, complete, untouched condition. Most likely a "water find" example or excavated from ruins, as the surfaces do not exhibit extensive deterioration: the smoothness suggests a burial in an anaerobic environment. A very nice classic example of a Northern European Viking Spear Head, ca. 900-1000 AD. Overall length, 8". From a German collection. Price: $1,275.00
	17TH CENTURY SILVER DAMASCENED KOREAN OFFICERS HELMET WITH PLUME HOLDER, ca. 1680:In overall fine untouched condition. Original throughout with a single piece steel bowl with ten (10), rivet-attached, inner, reinforcing plates and a pierced outer edge for a chain mail neck-defense (missing). The faceted, rivet-secured brim of classic Eastern (Chineses/Korean/Tibetian) design with down-turned edges. The top of the brim adorned with silver damascened dragons and Eastern symbols. The outer surfaces of the bowl are adorned with silver inlayed oriental characters and reinforced with decoratively cut, riveted, ridged, steel plate. Crown with its original circular pommel with turned steel plume holder. In overall fine untouched condition with a fine gray-black age patina throughout. The bottom edge with a series of paired holes: for a mail neck guard. The inner surface with mild discoloration. A scarce Korean Officers Helmet, ca. 1680. Height, 10". Price: $1,250.00
	A VERY GOOD UNTOUCHED THIRTY YEAR WAR PERIOD GERMAN LOBSTER-TAIL POT HELMET "ZISCHAGGE", ca. 1620s: The bowl of typical, 17th century, two (2) piece construction with a hand-forged, 7" high body with a 9" wide wire brim: the apex with its circular hanging ring. The inside of the body with untouched oxidized surfaces having some minor lamination and expected forge roughness. Generally smooth, lightly patinated and pitted, untouched outer surfaces with some scattered discoloration and minor active rust. Of typical central European/German make, ca. 1620s with a sliding/adjustable nasal-bar face-defense and an articulated "Lobster-tail" neck-guard. Retains its original heart-shaped wire-edge brim with matching patinated surfaces. The associated? nose-defense and a replaced retaining screw: missing its ear defenses. Overall a very good and untouched example of a classic 30 Year War Period Lobster-tail Cavalry Helmet "Zischagge", ca. 1620s. For similar examples, please see H. L. Peterson's: "Arms and Armor in Colonial America 1526-1783", pg. 118.. Price: $2,500.00
	LATE 15TH CENTURY ENGLISH? "GUISARME", ca. 1490s: In overall very good condition. Of typical, crude, hand-forged construction, dating to, ca. 1490s. Hand-forged, 8 1/2" high body with a 10" wide plain brim. The inside of The body with a curved blade and a forged open socket: some minor lamination, forge roughness and pitting. Equipted with its orginal forge-welded triangular spikes. Retains a dark and generally smooth, pitted outer surface with some scattered discoloration nd staining. Of most likely English make and fitted a modern replaced carved wood haft. A very nice example of a late fifteenth century Peasant's Weapon, ca. 1490s. For a very similar example, please see G. Cameron Stone's: "A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration & Use of Arms and Armor", pg. 255. Price: $2,575.00
	A VERY GOOD EARLY 18th CENTURY GERMAN MINER'S AXE, ca. 1720: In overall very good+ condition. The large sized, 8 1/2" x 9", hand-wrought, forge-laminated-steel, ceremonial axe-blade with a brass tip-protector, a riveted socket and smooth steel-gray surfaces. Mounted on replaced/modern hardwood handle, of correct form with an angled base and dark surfaces. In overall very good+ condition with smooth, lightly toned, steel-gray surfaces and some light patches of discoloration/surfaces staining. A nice, clean example of an authentic early 18th Century German Miner's Guild Ceremonial axe, ca. 1720. Overall length, 27". Price: $675.00
	A VERY GOOD & DECORATIVE COMPOSITE HALF SUIT OF ARMOUR, ca. 1600s & 1900s: In overall very good condition. Composed of a three (3) piece, Victorian Period, "Spanish-type", Comb Morion Helmet, ca. 1900 with smooth steel-gray surfaces, a high comb, wire-rim and a series of piercing for a liner: some welded repairs to the interior. Two (2) piece, 17th century? "pigeon-type" breastplate with matching smooth steel surfaces, some light patches of discoloration and decorative brass rivets, along its sides. The original mid 17th century collar (Almain rivet) with hinged gorget and neck-defense, ca. 1670: smooth surfaces with some light rust-stains/discoloration. Modern reproduction visor with, fluted borders, a spurios maker's marks and new steel surfaces. Victorian Period shoulder defenses (spaulders) with dome-riveted plates (lames) having a fine gray patina, en suite with the Suit. Original 17th century embossed Pair of steel gauntlets, ca. 1650 with acid-cleaned pitted surfaces and a worn floral embossed designs. Missing the fingers and retain vestiges of their leathers: complete with nearly all of their rectangular sheet-steel rivets. Mounted on a 20th century stand with hollow wooden base and a stuffed fabric mannequin. A very decorative an reasonably priced example of a "Half Suit" sized Suit of Armour, with some original-period components. Price: $4,250.00
	17TH CENTURY NORTHERN ITALIAN "GIOCO DEL PONTE" FACE-MASK, ca. 1650": In overall good+ condition. Hand-forged, lap welded steel with its original hinged visor and face-defense. The gorget and neck plate later Victorian? additions, with a similar age patina. The body with steel gray surfaces, moderate pitting and several working period riveted and forged welded repairs. The visor of typical form and constructed of heavy gauge steel bars, riveted to the brim. In overall good+ condition and complete with its original side-loops and securing hooks. Replaced visor hinge-pins and the noted working period repairs to the body/face defense. Smooth surfaces with a pleasing age patina, some scattered discoloration and moderate pitting: a hard-used and authentic example. ***These masks were made for the violent game of "Gioco del Ponte", which was popular in N. Italy during the 17th century. The "game" consisted of two (2) partially armoured combatants who clubbed each other, until one was beaten to submission. An interesting and decorative piece of 17th century Italian armour. Price: $2,350.00
	17th CENTURY GERMAN HEWING AXE, ca. 1675: In overall very good untouched condition. Typical form, hand forged, 12 7/8" x 12", wrought iron axe-blade with a large flattened-oval socket and a stepped rectangular poll. Marked on the right face of the "gull wing" type blade with two (2) deeply struck "IC" maker's marks, within circular cartouches. Generally smooth, untouched, brown surfaces with a pleasing age patina and a fine orange peel texture: some light pitting and patches of discoloration. Mounted on an original, working period, hand-carved, hardwood haft, of provincial make with a slightly crude appearance and rough carving: several age cracks and moderate handling marks. In overall very good+ condition with smooth untouched surfaces and a fine age patina. A nice, untouched example of an authentic 17th Century German Hewing axe, ca. 1675. Overall length, 24 1/4". Price: $600.00
	A FINE EARLY 17th CENTURY GERMAN/EASTERN EUROPEAN FIGHTING AXE, ca. 1640: In overall fine untouched condition. The tomahawk sized, 8" x 5", hand-wrought, forge-laminated-steel, curved axe-blade with a rounded and sculpted socket and an untouched gunmetal-gray age patina with smooth steel surfaces. Additionally adorned with simple line engraved borders and retains its original sharp cutting edge. Mounted on replaced/modern hardwood handle with a nicely "aged" patina, en suite with the blade. In overall fine+ condition with smooth, lightly toned, steel-gray surfaces and some light scattered patches of fine pitting/discoloration. A nice, example of an authentic early 17th Century German/Eastern European (Hungarian/Polish) Battle-Axe, ca. 1640. Overall length, 20 1/2". Price: $1,100.00
	19th CENTURY ARMOURER'S COPY OF AN ENGLISH BILL, ca. 1850: In overall very good condition. The hand-forged, 14" x 16" steel blade of 15th century English/Scottish design, with an upward pointing 4" fluke and a large flat fascine knife-shaped blade. Mounted on a modern hardwood haft with afticially aged surfaces. The blade with an illegible maker's signature, in block characters, and some scattered pitting and patina. A very nice example of an expertly made Victorian Period English Bill made, ca. 1850. Overall length, 71". Price: $1,175.00
	A VERY GOOD+ & EARLY EXCAVATED CELTIC AXE, ca. 500 AD: In overall very good+ excavated condition. 8", wrought iron axe-blade with an integral, large, oval socket and a flared blade. The blade with the expected scattered pitting and its original, sharp, cutting edge with some scattered nicks. Generally smooth stable surfaces and of heavy construction with some surface discoloration, wear, pitting, and oxidation. In overall very good+, excavated condition. Retains an untouched, slightly rough, oxidized age patina, with a distinct cutting edge and moderately pitted surfaces. A nice excavated example of a Classic form, Celtic, 6th Century axe, ca. 500 AD. Price: $1,325.00
	A LATE MEDIEVAL/RENASSIANCE PERIOD HEWING AXE, ca. 1495-1550: In overall very good untouched, possibly excavated condition. Early, somewhat crude form, hand forged, 12" x 7", wrought iron axe-blade with a flattened-oval socket and a large rectangular poll with an upper extension for protecting the now missing handle. Marked on the right face BI-faced blade with two (2), deeply struck, illegible, maker's marks -- within rectangular cartouches. In overall very good, possibly excavated condition. Retains a dark, untouched brown-black age patina overall. The blade with a good cutting edge and untouched pitted surfaces with a pleasing age patina. A nice untouched example of an authentic 15th-16th Century German Hewing axe, ca. 1495-1550. . Price: $425.00
	A FINE UNTOUCHED 13th/14th CENTURY GERMAN HORSEMAN'S AXE, ca. 1200s-1300s: In overall fine untouched excavated? condition. The 5 1/2", unmarked, hand-forged axe blade with an oval socket aperture with an extended protective collar and smooth untouched black-brown surfaces: scattered pitting. Retains a dark age patina with scattered patches of forge roughness and surface oxidation. Sharp blade: the (edges) with a minor nick. In overall fine untouched excavated? condition with a dark smooth age patina. A Nice example of a 13th-14th Century German Horseman's Axe, ca. 1200s-1300s. Mounted on fine quality replaced/modern hardwood haft with hand-carved contours and flat faceted sides. Overall length,".. . Price: $1,425.00
	A VERY GOOD CELTIC IRON SPEARHEAD, ca. 500 AD: In overall very good excavated condition and of typical Celtic Lancelot-leaf configuration. Of medium size configuration with a pronounced broad base and a tapering point: an integrally forged open-ended socket (minor loss). In overall very good+ untouched excavated condition with the expected surface roughness and oxidation. Of very good substance with a dark age-patina overall. Some minor surface lamination, roughness, oxidation and pitting. A very nice example of an authentic Celtic Spearhead, dating to the fall of the Roman Empire, ca. 500 AD. Overall length, 13". Price: $775.00
	A RARE UNTOUCHED 15th-16th CENTURY GERMAN HALBERD/POLEARM, ca. 1490-1550:In overall very good untouched condition. The body of early type construction with a heavy and wide blacksmith made blade with a single cutting edge and two forge-welded sockets for the haft (missing). The body with untouched chocolate brown surfaces with a rich age patina and some expected scattered pitting and discoloration. Retains its original cutting edge with some minor abrasions, wear and nicks. The sockets with fine lap-weld seams and matching surfaces. A very nice example of an early "Peasant's" type Halberd/Glave, ca. 1500. The type of weapon made infamous during the German Peasant Wars of the 16th century. Overall length, 19 1/2". Price: $1,475.00
	LATE 19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN COPY OF A 14TH CENTURY (ca. 1350) ENGLISH BILL, ca. 1900: In overall very good condition. The modern-forged, 14" x 16" steel blade of typical 14th century design, with an upward pointing 4" fluke and a large flat fascine knife-shaped blade. Mounted on its hardwood haft with afticially aged and dented surfaces. The unmarked blade with welding spots of its face and some scattered fine pitting and patina. A very nice example of a late Victorian Period Copy of an English Bill made, ca. 1900. Overall length, 81". Price: $500.00
	MID 16TH CENTURY NORTHERN ITALIAN/GERMAN ALL-STEEL HORSEMAN'S MACE, ca. 1550: In overall fine cleaned condition with a 7 1/8" wrought-iron head with a ball finial and six decoratively pointed/sculpted flanges (in the Italian tradition). Octagonal to round, hollow, iron shaft with a raised ringed collar above the finely rope-turned grip (some wear to the roped decoration). The pommel with a decorative dome head with line-engraved surfaces and some wear to the engraving: the shaft pierced for a suspension cord. In overall fine, cleaned condition, with heavy pitting and generally smooth steel-gray surfaces with a toned age patina overall. The noted wear to the rope decoration on the grip-section. A well-made example of a 16th century, All-Steel, Northern Italian/SouthernGerman, Horseman's mace. Overall length 26". Similar examples preserved at the La Real Armeria de Madrid, the Museo Poldi Pezzoli & the Stibbert Museum. Price: $5,150.00
	A FINE EARLY COLONIAL PERIOD FRENCH MILITARY PARTISAN, ca. 1650-1700: In overall fine+ untouched condition. The hand-forged, 13", steel head of typical mid to late 17th century French Partisan design, having nicely sculpted "flame" type wavy external flanges, a central spear body of elongated leaf form and reinforced tapered spear-point. Mounted on later (19th century) faceted, hardwood shaft by its two integral iron langets and rivets. The haft with various light handling marks, minor stress-cracks and a dark patina overall. In fine+ condition. The unmarked blade with smooth evenly toned gunmetal gray surfaces, some light patches of discoloration and pitting and a pleasing age patina overall. Sharp contours and edges without significant nicks: some expected minor irregularity at the upper tip of the spear-point. The haft with sharp contours, minor scuffs, light abrasions and handling marks. A very nice example of a classic Early Colonial Period French Military Partisan, ca. 1650-1700. Overall length, approx. 100". For similar examples please see Harold L. Peterson's: "Arms & Armor in Colonial America". Price: $2,750.00
	A 19TH CENTURY DECORATIVE "St. GEORGE" SPEAR HEAD, ca. 1850-1900: n overall excellent untouched condition. The triangular form arrow point with an integral rounded socket with lap-welded seams. Retains a smooth forge-blackened patina with numerous hammer marks and sharp edges. Of most likely French or English make and was original part of a St. George slaying the Dragon statue. Dates to the mid to late 19th century, ca. 1850-1900 and is in excellent condition with no pitting or wear. A very nice decorative spear head with hard forged surfaces. Price: $150.00