Historic Arms, Armour & Military Objects Auction on Oct 6, 2026 by Scollard Auctions in CA
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Historic Arms, Armour & Military Objects
Impressive Japanese Yoroi Armour, Edo Period 1603 - 1868
German Nuremberg Closed Helmet, Late 16th - Early 17th C.
Indian Pata Gauntlet Sword w/ Scabbard, 18th C.
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Brea, CA, United States
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Historic Arms, Armour & Military Objects

Scollard Auctions

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Scollard Auctions presents Historic Arms, Armour & Military Objects on October 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific.

This exciting sale brings together a diverse selection of antique arms, armour, edged weapons, firearms, military objects, and ethnographic material from Europe, Asia, the Islamic world, Africa, and the Americas.

Highlights include European helmets, breastplates, gauntlets, tassets, polearms, early swords and daggers, Viking-period iron weapons, military sabres, and historic firearms ranging from flintlock and percussion pistols to muskets, carbines, swivel guns, and cased pistol sets.

A major section is devoted to Indian and Indo-Persian arms and armour, including koftgari helmets, dhal shields, tulwars, katars, pata swords, axes, war hammers, and richly decorated daggers. Ottoman, Persian, Moroccan, and North African arms are also represented.

The Asian section features Japanese katana, wakizashi, military swords, tsuba, samurai armour, and related objects, together with important Korean, Chinese, Philippine, Moro, T'boli, Dayak, Balinese, Burmese, and Southeast Asian weapons.

Additional offerings include African prestige swords, equestrian equipment, military insignia, devotional objects, and selected antiques.

With material ranging from accessible collector pieces to substantial historic arms and armour, this sale offers opportunities across a wide range of collecting interests. We encourage bidders to review the catalog early and place absentee bids before the live auction begins.
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French Fencing Foil, circa 1950s: Old Fencing foil with french grip, string wrapped with a standard silver pommel. 42 1/2" L, blade 35 1/2" L
0001: French Fencing Foil, circa 1950s
Est.
$200
-
$300
$100
Victorian Roman-Style Theatre Greaves, 19th C.: Well made set of Roman Gladius style theatre greaves, probably made for theatrical, pageant, or decorative use. Size 19 1/4" L
0002: Victorian Roman-Style Theatre Greaves, 19th C.
Est.
$400
-
$600
$200
European Battle Scene Cast Iron Gorget Plate: Heavy cast iron battle scene gorget plate with a well detailed scene of armored knights and prisoners of battle. Size 9 1/4" W x 7 1/2" H
0003: European Battle Scene Cast Iron Gorget Plate
Est.
$200
-
$300
$50
Old Percussion Pirate Pistol: Old percussion pirate pistol with makeshift components composed for film or use. 17.2" Overall Large .5" bore Octagonal barrel with forward sight. Light engraving to the hammer.
0004: Old Percussion Pirate Pistol
Est.
$100
-
$150
$50
Collection of Miniature Armour(s): Wonderful little collection of six various miniature armors including half suits, halberds, shields, kettle hat, and chamfron. Size 17 1/4" H Ex-Southern California Collection
0005: Collection of Miniature Armour(s)
Est.
$100
-
$150
$70
Modern Decorative European Form Sword: Modern. Decorative sword with a double edged blade, long central fuller, straight crossguard, black grip, and circular ring pommel. The polished blade has a rounded spear point and appears made for
0006: Modern Decorative European Form Sword
Est.
$20
-
$50
$10
European Buckler Shield, 16th C. Style: Victorian, 16th century style, likely composed in the 19th century. Circular iron buckler shield of shallow convex form with radiating repouss? ribs surrounding a central boss. The perimeter is
0007: European Buckler Shield, 16th C. Style
Est.
$100
-
$250
$50
Modern Decorative Recurve Style Bow: Modern decorative bow with a dark stained wood, wrapped grip sections, carved end terminals, and a simple cord string. The bow is embellished with small inset colored cabochons, including turquoise
0008: Modern Decorative Recurve Style Bow
Est.
$100
-
$150
$50
Embossed Warrior Portrait Metal Plaque, 19th-20th C.: Continental European, possibly Spanish or Italian, likely late 19th to early 20th century. The circular plaque features a raised central profile portrait of a helmeted warrior or nobleman, surrounded
0009: Embossed Warrior Portrait Metal Plaque, 19th-20th C.
Est.
$200
-
$300
$50
Antique Mexican Spanish Colonial Forged Iron Ring Bit (Freno de Argolla) with Chain Lip Straps: An antique Mexican / Spanish Colonial horse bit of traditional ring bit form known as a freno de argolla, meaning bit with ring, 19th to 20th century. Hand forged from heavy iron, the piece has two
0010: Antique Mexican Spanish Colonial Forged Iron Ring Bit (Freno de Argolla) with Chain Lip Straps
Est.
$200
-
$500
$70
Antique Iron Horse Bit, Late 19th- Early 20th C.: Antique iron horse bit, likely Western, Mexican, or Southwestern, circa late 19th to early 20th century. Hand forged iron construction with large side rings, curved cheek pieces, hanging chain
0011: Antique Iron Horse Bit, Late 19th- Early 20th C.
Est.
$100
-
$150
$50
Iron Horse Ring Bit, Late 19th- Early 20th C.: Antique iron horse ring bit, possibly Mexican, Spanish Colonial, or Southwestern, circa late 19th century to early 20th century. The piece features a circular side ring, curved cheek pieces with
0012: Iron Horse Ring Bit, Late 19th- Early 20th C.
Est.
$100
-
$150
$50
Antique Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Powder Scale: Body of the scale in all steel with black painted surface highlighted with leaves & scrolling in gold. Stamped to the left side of the scale (Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Co. Providence, R.I. U.S.A., IBS
0013: Antique Brown & Sharpe Mfg. Powder Scale
Est.
$200
-
$400
$100
European Etched Steel Armor Gauntlets with Leather Gloves, 19th-20th C.: Continental Europe, likely 19th or 20th century. Pair of steel armor gauntlets with attached leather gloves. The gauntlets have rounded cuffs, layered wrist plates, scalloped lower edges, riveted
0014: European Etched Steel Armor Gauntlets with Leather Gloves, 19th-20th C.
Est.
$200
-
$300
$100
Pair of Victorian Steel Armor Gauntlets, 19th C.: Probably England or Continental Europe, Victorian era, late 19th century. Pair of steel armor gauntlets with flared cuffs, rolled rope form borders, riveted construction, and articulated wrist and
0015: Pair of Victorian Steel Armor Gauntlets, 19th C.
Est.
$200
-
$500
$100
Excellent Victorian Pikeman's Armour: Excellent quality Victorian pikeman's armour profusely decorated in numerous rivets and decoration. breast plate 16 1/4" H, helmet 10" H x 17" L, tassets 13 1/2" H. Mannequin Not Included
0030: Excellent Victorian Pikeman's Armour
Est.
$2,000
-
$2,500
$300
Peascod Armour Fauld Lame Element, Late 16th c. (Ex-Higgins Museum): European armour pescod breastplate Fauld lame with light engraving to the upper boarder. Circa 1575-1590. Originally attached to a lower lame(s). Size 14" W x 8" L Ex-Southern California Armour
0031: Peascod Armour Fauld Lame Element, Late 16th c. (Ex-Higgins Museum)
Est.
$200
-
$300
$150
European Armour Rerebrace Element, Ex-Higgins: European armour element of a rerebrace or upper cannon, circa 19th century. Size 7 3/4" L x 5" W Ex-Southern California Collection, Ex-John Woodman Higgins Armory Museum Collection
0032: European Armour Rerebrace Element, Ex-Higgins
Est.
$100
-
$150
$50
German Gothic / Maximilian Fluted Couter, Ex-Higgins Museum: European, German Maximilian or Gothic transitional style Couter or elbow defense, probably circa 19th century. Painted to the interior with inventory numbers (1122). Pierced to the widened portion
0033: German Gothic / Maximilian Fluted Couter, Ex-Higgins Museum
Est.
$100
-
$150
$50
Pair of Armour Vambrace, Ex-Higgins Museum: Pair of armour vambraces or lower cannons probably for a boys suit or Victorian castle armour, 19th century. Formed from a single steel of steel with rolled edges and covered in a black paint. Size 5
0034: Pair of Armour Vambrace, Ex-Higgins Museum
Est.
$100
-
$150
$50
Scarce Cuirassier Breastplate Armour, Early 19th c.: Scarce European probably Imperial German Cuirassier breastplate armour in peasecod belly form of the Napoleonic-era 1799-1815. Embossed with a raised central ridge of noticeable protrusion, low
0035: Scarce Cuirassier Breastplate Armour, Early 19th c.
Est.
$600
-
$900
$300
European Armour Rear Culet Element, 17th C.: Element of armour rear cutlet lame, 17th century. Thick steel plate of armour with a lower rolled edge and heavy oversized gilt brass rivets. The lower most lame of a rear backplate for a cuirass
0036: European Armour Rear Culet Element, 17th C.
Est.
$100
-
$150
$80
Medieval Fauld Element of Armour, 16th - 17th c.: Nice medieval element of armour Fauld for the lowermost lame of a breastplate just above or attached to the cod piece. 16th - 17th century with a roped section to the center and a vertical engraved
0037: Medieval Fauld Element of Armour, 16th - 17th c.
Est.
$200
-
$300
$100
European Armour Fauld Plate, 16th c.: Early European armour fauld consisting of two lames with a hilt brass rosettes to the rivets, 16th century. Heavily darkened probably from the harness of a Spanish Colonial armour with a dark finish.
0038: European Armour Fauld Plate, 16th c.
Est.
$200
-
$300
$150