Antique Swords and Daggers, Antique Pistols and Guns, Antiquities and Pre Columbian Art
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Indian Subcontinent : Sri Lanka : Pre 1700 item #1483381 (stock #ES1205)
Hundred and One Antiques
$900.00
Antique Ceylonese, Sinhalese aristocrat knife - dagger Piha Kaetta, Sri Lanka-Ceylon,17th century A.D.

A broad, single-edged steel blade with a fuller along the back edge, both blade faces, the fullers, and the spine are overlaid with ornate goldish color metal foil, finely engraved with scrolling foliage motifs. The ricasso below the fullers is finely carved in steel in low relief with a trailing plant and clad with silver panels adorned with identical ornament as the carvings in the ste...

All Items : Antiques : Decorative Art : Metals : Pre 1900 item #143888 (stock #F8)
Hundred and One Antiques
$750.00
The octagonal barrel is stamped with the Liege prove mark. The lock and the iron fittings are beautifully engraved. The pistol is 14 inches long. In very good condition. We are shipping internationally; no fire arms permit is required.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Edged Weapons : Pre 1900 item #1467201 (stock #E965)
Hundred and One Antiques
$450.00
Two antique Victorian Scottish highlander kilt sporrans made of hand-stitched leather and white and black horsehair.

Black leather cantle with a central brass tree-shaped badge.

One sporran is with black leather back with a suspension loop and a small heart embossed back purse, and the second one is with a green leather back, a suspension loop, and a small back purse embossed with a Scottish thistle.

MEASUREMENTS: Each sporran measures 26 cm (10.2 inches) from top to edge.

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Middle Eastern : Metalwork : Pre 1900 item #1470791 (stock #IS418)
Hundred and One Antiques
$500.00
Four antique 19th Century Islamic Turkish Ottoman gilt-copper (tombak) coffee cup holders Zarf’s, each with a deep rounded bowl decorated in repousse with continuous, floral interlace and garlands resting on a low splayed foot.

DIMENSIONS:

Height: 5.5 cm (2.17 inches)

Diameter: 5.4 cm (2.13 inches)

Total weight: 197 grams

CONDITION: In good condition with signs of age and use. Nice patina. Gold gilding is partly worn, minor dents on the lips of the bowls and rims...

All Items : Vintage Arts : Decorative Art : Glass : Italian : Murano : Pre 1980 item #1479183 (stock #D316)
Hundred and One Antiques
$300.00
Set of four Swedish art glass drinking shot glasses with stripe (strikt) pattern by Bengt Orup, Johansfors (Sweden 1916-1996).

Handcrafted footed shot glasses made of blown art glass are a great example of exquisite craftsmanship. These glasses flaunt a striped pattern, with circular transparent glass bodies adorned with white encapsulated glass stripes. The skilled technique used in creating these glasses is called "Canne" or "Canne Retorte," which involves incorporating striped glass can...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : African : Artifacts : Pre 1920 item #1287778 (stock #T67)
Hundred and One Antiques
$900.00
African Ceremonial ritual wooden drum (Pinge), Senufo people, African Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire), Korhogo region. Circa 1920-1950.

Entirely carved from one piece of wood, the sculpted figure depicting a bare breasted regal woman, seated on a stool, with upraised arms, an arched back, and a strong neck, gracefully supporting and balancing a drum on her head.

The drum is carved in low relief with symbols representing various animals, including crocodiles. birds, gazelles and other a...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : African : Sculpture : Pre 1920 item #1471002 (stock #T76)
Hundred and One Antiques
$400.00
A spectacular authentic, circa 1900 A.D. to mid-20th century, or older, African maiden spirit helmet mask "agbogho mmwo" from the Igbo people of Nigeria, used by the male Mmwo secret society. Agbogho mmwo helmet masks (also called agbogho monnwu, or ikorodo, meaning ‘maiden spirit mask’). Extremely well carved from one piece of wood, with crisp facial features, long narrow face, slit eyes with arching eyebrows, narrow protruding nose; thin-lipped closed mouth and small ears, scarification on...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : African : Sculpture : Pre 1900 item #1471071 (stock #T72)
Hundred and One Antiques
$500.00
A Fine antique African Diviner Janus Slit Gong Drum (Mukoku- Ngoombu), Yaka, D.R. Congo/Angola late 19th or first half of the 20th century. Finely carved drum forming a hollowed cylindrical body with a slit at the front side, surmounted by a Janus head on a short neck with large, pointed nose, protruding oval eye. Two brass bels attached to the neck on the twisted fibre cord.

The wood with fine old natural glossy patina. Mounted on the custom-made square iron base.

High including base...

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Accessories : Pre 1900 item #1470543 (stock #EA279)
Hundred and One Antiques
$60.00
Authentic Antique 19th century American Civil War artifact relic soldier shoe boot heel hand forged Iron plate pierced with four nail holes. According to the previous owner was dug up at Gettysburg, in 1935.

MEASUREMENTS: 6.8 cm x 6.2 cm (2.68 inches x 2.44 inches).

CONDITION: Rusted in excavated condition. Showing its age and wear from usage.

All Items : Popular Collectibles : Militaria : Edged Weapons : Pre 1900 item #1483402 (stock #EA298)
Hundred and One Antiques
$500.00
Antique 19th century American Civil War period US officer's sword blade model 1840 by W.H. Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia. Details: A straight, single-edged, tapered blade cut with a wide, full-length fuller. The outer side is finely engraved with a classical double-handed vase adorned with flowers and leaves with the full logo of renowned sword maker WH Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia. Below is an elaborate cartouche with "US" amongst stars and foliage. On the opposite side is a finely engra...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000 item #1398853 (stock #G183)
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$450.00
Ancient circa 1000 B.C. Western Asiatic, South Caspian Sea region, bronze pendant in the form of a bull with suspension loop.

MEASUREMENTS Overall length: 5.3 cm (2.09 inches)

CONDITION: In good condition considering its age, showing its age and usage with dark patina and earthen and mineral deposits.

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000 item #1469549 (stock #A18)
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$2,500.00
This is an exceptional piece of history - a museum-quality bronze axe head from the Luristan region, dating back to the period of 1250-900 BC. The axe head boasts a unique design, featuring a flaring and downward-curved blade accentuated by central and side reliefs. The cylindrical ribbed shaft enhances its aesthetics, and four conical spikes ensure stability. This artifact offers a glimpse into the ancient world and the remarkable craftsmanship of that era.

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Metalwork : Pre AD 1000 item #1470021 (stock #A64)
Hundred and One Antiques
$900.00
This ancient artifact is a stunning bronze spearhead with a double-edged blade that tapers to a sharp point, perfect for penetrating armor or fending off enemies. It features a flattened central rib that runs down the blade's center and extends into a rectangular tang, providing a secure grip for its wielder.

This remarkable piece dates back to the 14th-10th century B.C. and was found in the Caspian Sea area of Amlash. Its intricate design and impeccable craftsmanship are a testament to the...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Bronze : Pre AD 1000 item #1470420 (stock #A54)
Hundred and One Antiques
$250.00
This is an Achaean archer's arrowhead that was crafted in bronze using the V-shaped tanged technique. It belongs to the type VII c category and dates back to the Bronze Age, which lasted from 1500 B.C. until the final phases of the Mycenaean period in 1100 B.C. Ancient Greek archers commonly used this type of arrowhead during the Trojan War.

REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:

1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Greek : Bronze : Pre AD 1000 item #1470421 (stock #A53)
Hundred and One Antiques
$200.00
This is an Achaean archer's arrowhead that was crafted in bronze using the V-shaped tanged technique. It belongs to the type VIII b category and dates back to the Bronze Age, which lasted from 1500 B.C. until the final phases of the Mycenaean period in 1100 B.C. Ancient Greek archers commonly used this type of arrowhead during the Trojan War.

REFERENCES: For related Greek - Achaean's V-shaped tanged arrowhead, please see:

1. http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons3.htm

2. https:...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Near Eastern : Stone : Pre AD 1000 item #1489455 (stock #G211)
Hundred and One Antiques
$290.00
This exquisite Near Eastern artifact is a cylindrical seal skillfully crafted from a smooth and creamy beige stone, believed to be either marble or alabaster. The seal's surface is adorned with a stunning linear pattern, intricately carved to create an intricate design that has stood the test of time. Dating back to the ancient period of 3300-2900 B.C., this masterpiece is a remarkable testament to the artistic and technical skills of those who lived in that era.

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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Pre AD 1000 item #1477806 (stock #A123)
Hundred and One Antiques
$25,000.00
Ancient, circa 3rd century A.D. Gray schist stone head of Buddha, Ancient region of Gandhara, Kushan Empire period.

The elegantly carved head in highly polished gray schist with stylized curls drawn up over the ushnisha at crown of head, with a distinctive widow’s peak above the broad forehead and urna, finely chiselled eyebrows curving into the strong aquiline nose, the lowered eyes serene and downcast, with a bow-shaped mouth and pendulous earlobes signifying Buddha’s renunciation, wi...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Ancient World : Pre AD 1000 item #1489448 (stock #G217)
Hundred and One Antiques
$6,000.00
Ancient solid silver belt plaque from the Scytho-Siberian (Siberian Scythian) civilization, dating back to the 5th-3rd century B.C. The plaque is shaped like a crouching feline, possibly a leopard, and has two loops at the back for attachment. The loops are made of silver strips soldered to the plaque's rear. The plaque was cast and then hand-reshaped using the repousse technique. Additionally, it was pierced and chased to create its intricate design.

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