Miniature Weaponry

Our range of European style crossbows date from the 15th and 16th centuries. They are hand crafted in Italy from hardwood and inlaid with floral decorations. The bowstrings are made from intertwined hemp strings and attached to tempered steel limbs. They feature working mechanisms and can be fired.

Our crossbows are primarily manufactured for display and are not very powerful or accurate. The maximum range of our crossbows is approximately 20 metres on larger models and 10 metres on shorter ones.

Comes complete with wooden bolt with natural feather fins. 

Length: 33cm
Width: 19cm

Dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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Our range of European style crossbows date from the 15^th and 16^th centuries. They are hand crafted in Italy from hardwood and inlaid with floral decorations. The bowstrings are made from intertwined hemp strings and attached to tempered steel limbs. They feature working mechanisms and can be fired.

Our crossbows are primarily manufactured for display and are not very powerful or accurate. The maximum range of our crossbows is approximately 20 metres on larger models and 10 metres on shorter ones.

Comes complete with wooden bolt with natural feather fins.

Length: 35cm
Width: 19cm

Dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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The Stonebow was mainly used for the hunting of birds and small sized game during the XVIth century. Our range of European style crossbows date from the 15th and 16th centuries. They are hand crafted in Italy from hardwood and inlaid with floral decorations. The bowstrings are made from intertwined hemp strings and attached to tempered steel limbs. They feature working mechanisms and can be fired.

Our crossbows are primarily manufactured for display and are not very powerful or accurate. The maximum range of our crossbows is approximately 20 metres on larger models and 10 metres on shorter ones.

Length: 40cm
Width: 24cm

Dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece.

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This hand-crafted Scottish Targe is a well-made ½ scale replica inspired by an original that was captured at the Battle of Culloden and now resides in the Royal Armouries Collection at the Tower of London. It is constructed from wood with a premium quality tooled leather face with suede back and brass studs.

The leather covering may contain some natural inconsistencies, this does not affect the overall appearance or functionality of the product.

Diameter: 23cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

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Our Knights Templar Shield - Letter Opener Wall Mount is inspired by the coat of arms of the Knights Templar and features similar heraldic devices and colours. It is constructed from wood and is hand painted. On the back, there is a hanging chain and socket to allow the (vertical) display of any of the Art Gladius letter openers in our collection.

We recommend the Knights Templar Sword – Letter Opener is used in conjunction with this mount.

Width: 11.5cm
Height: 14.5cm
Depth: 1.2cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

Our Royal England Shield Letter Opener Wall Mount is inspired by the Royal Arms of Medieval England and features similar heraldic devices and colours.  It is constructed from wood and is hand painted. On the back there is a hanging chain and socket to allow the (vertical) display of any of the Art Gladius letter openers in our collection.

We recommend the Black Prince Sword – Letter Opener is used in conjunction with this mount.  

Width: 11.5cm
Height: 14.5cm
Depth: 1.2cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

Our Richard the Lionheart Shield Letter Opener Wall Mount is inspired by the coat of arms of Richard the Lionheart and features similar heraldic devices and colours.  It is constructed from wood and is hand painted. On the back there is a hanging chain and socket to allow the (vertical) display of any of the Art Gladius letter openers in our collection.

We recommend the Richard the Lionheart Sword – Letter Opener is used in conjunction with this mount.  

Width: 11.5cm
Height: 14.5cm
Depth: 1.2cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

Our Heraldic Imperial Shield Letter Opener Wall Mount is inspired by coat of arms of Toledo and features similar heraldic devices and colours.  It is constructed from wood and is hand painted. On the back there is a hanging chain and socket to allow the (vertical) display of any of the Art Gladius letter openers in our collection.

We recommend the Crusader Sword – Letter Opener is used in conjunction with this mount.  

Width: 11.5cm
Height: 14.5cm
Depth: 1.2cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

Our St Andrew Shield - Letter Opener Wall Mount is inspired by the flag and arms of Scotland and features similar heraldic devices and colours.  It is constructed from wood and is hand painted. On the back there is a hanging chain and socket to allow the (vertical) display of any of the Art Gladius letter openers in our collection.

We recommend the William Wallace Braveheart Sword – Letter Opener is used in conjunction with this mount.  

Width: 11.5cm
Height: 14.5cm
Depth: 1.2cm

All dimensions are approximate and may vary from piece to piece

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