Portugal History Three Bronze Plaques of Major Periods
A wood framed three pieced plaque depicting three major periods of the history of Portugal.
The three Portuguese history eras depicted are from left to right:
Portuguese interregnum crisis of 1383–1385 (Crise De 1383-1385) was a civil war in Portuguese history during which no crowned king of Portugal reigned. The interregnum (a period of discontinuity or "gap" in rule of the land or country) began when King Ferdinand I died without a male heir and ended when King John I was crowned in 1385 after his victory during the Battle of Aljubarrota.
Portuguese Restoration War 1640–1668 - was the war between Portugal and Spain that began with the Portuguese revolution of 1640 and ended with the Treaty of Lisbon in 1668, bringing a formal end to the Iberian Union. The Iberian Union was the dynastic union of the Kingdoms of Castile and Aragon of Spain and the Kingdom of Portugal under the Castilian Crown that existed between 1580 and 1640.
Reconquista Crista 711-1492 - the reconstruction period in Iberian history in which the Christian kingdoms of Spain and Portugal fought the invading Muslim Umayyad empire of Arab-Berber forces. After the surrender of Granada in January 1492, the entire Iberian peninsula was controlled by Christian rulers.
Behind each intricate bronze relief is a brief description history written by Professor Verissimo Serrao of Lisbon University.
Dimensions
Height: 11.7 cm (4.6 inches)
Width: 35.8 cm (14.09 inches)
British Tottenham Metropolitan Police War Reserve Set
British Light Infantry Gunpowder Horn
An antique British light infantry gunpowder horn made of ox or cow. It is estimated to be from the 18th century, all seem to be original.
There are initial T.P. carved or branded into the horn. Original lid and cap on the ends of the horn.
The emblem is of the British light infantry regiment showing the ribbon and tassels connected to a gunpowder horn.
Wild Heerbrugg NK2-136256 Geodetic Optic
Wild Heerbrugg Switzerland NK2 engineering survey level telescope with original stand and metal case. The Wild Heerbrugg NK2 optic was the mainstay of the (geodetic) land surveyor for many years. With its reversible level telescope it allowed compensation of measurement errors. The instrument is relatively heavy and very sturdy, in relatively good shape and seems to be operational.
Dimensions
Length: 23 cm / 9 inches
Width: 13 cm / 5.11 inches
Height: 20 cm / 7.87 inches
Weight: 4.4 Kg / 9.7 lbs
Headhunter Mandau Knife Set Of Dayak People Indonesia
This unique tribal weapon is a headhunter's mandau knife set made and used by the Dayak people living in Borneo (Kalimantan in Indonesian), Indonesia. This mandau knife was used in the headhunting ceremony, where after tribes attached other tribes, they gathered the heads of their enemies to be used in various festivities. The Mandau knife is both a work of art in itself and a weapon.
It consists of a long knife with a dear horn for the handle which is carved ornately and strands of hair (human?). The scabbard is made of two pieces of wood bound together with rattan and other natural vegetation. The smaller knife fitted to a long wooden stick which is also decorated, was used to take out the brain out of the skull and other soft tissue of the head as well as sharpening, carving and other general use.
Dimensions
Total length in scabbard: 61 cm/24 inches
Sword: 53 cm/20.8 inches
Knife: 41 cm/16.14 inches
Antique Polish Hunting Knives Set
Antique Polish hunting knives set of a long dagger and short knife both with horn handles, probably deer antlers. The ornate leather scabbard is with the initials A.S with a royal crown above. The handle of the long dagger is with monogram initials on the pommel. The ricasso is marked L. Knapinski, Krakow.
Dimensions:
Total length: 49 cm/19.29 inches
Length of dagger: 44.2 cm/17.4 inches
Length of knife: 27 cm/10.62 inches
British Brass and Cast Iron Dragon Cannon
A cast brass British Victorian style era cannon with a cast iron carriage decorated with dragons on both sides. This is a decorative brass cannon that will suit any home, office or man cave giving it a militaria feel and a definite conversation piece. Vintage British brass and cast iron dragon cannon for sale.
Dimensions
Overall length: 45 cm/17.7 inches
Width: 15 cm/5.9 inches
Height: 22 cm/8.6 inches
Weight: 10.5 Kg/23 lbs
British Navy Signal Cannon
Vintage British Navy signal cannon with wooden carriage. This cast steel cannon is a beautiful replica of British Navy signal cannons that were used on ships and ports for various purposes. It is a large and heavy naval cannon that judging from its construction can probably fire if inspected by a professional and used properly with all safety precautions in place.
Dimensions
Overall length: 55 cm/21.65 inches
Width: 22 cm/8.66 inches
Height: 35 cm/13.77 inches
Weight: 11.3 Kg/24.9 lbs.
Small Decorative Spanish Cannon
Vintage Decorative Spanish Brass Cannon
Vintage decorative Spanish brass cannon Artilleria Imperial Carlos I model with wooden carriage, moving wheels, and metal fittings. The cannon itself is made of brass and has nice decorations on it including the royal Spanish crest.
Dimensions
Overall length (cannon + carriage): 80 cm/31.5 inches
Width: 40 cm/15.75 inches
Height: 40 cm/15.75 inches
Weight: 9.3 Kg/20.5 lbs.
Chris Reeve Shadow 1 Knife – South Africa Model
Original Chris Reeve Shadow 1 model knife made in South Africa, serial number 255 on the blade stamped also with the CR, made in 4.2.1989. The blade and handle are one piece of A2 steel, 55-57 RC and Kal-gard coated. On the Other side of the blade "Made in South Africa" is stamped. The handle is hollow and the screw in butt cap is D655 Aluminum. The leather scabbard is also marked with the CR logo. The knife comes with the original Chris Reeve Cutler label with signature and relevant info and guarantee on the back side. Chris Reeve Shadow 1 knife.
Dimensions
Overall length with scabbard: 36.20 cm/14.25 inches
Overall length without scabbard: 35.20 cm/13.85 inches
