American Spurs

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MAGNIFICENT, ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, PERSIAN, "Sun of Splendor" Steel DHAL SHIELD - With radiating Gold Koftgari "Sun-Beams" emitting from the 'Sun-Face' center. Decorative wide outer band containing Persian Inscriptions, with the remaining part of the Surface being entirely chiseled with Flora patterns - Mounted with a Riveted Rolled-Brass outer Rim - Measuring 18 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-26 - ($4,000.)

ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, INDO PERSIAN, 'CHISELED' Steel DHAL SHIELD - Heavily Decorated with various Engraved images of Sheiks, Animals & Flora Motifs; with Ornate Brass Bosses - Mounted with Reinforced Rim - Measuring 18 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-27 - ($2,000.)

ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, PERSIAN 'SUN' Steel DHAL SHIELD - Decorative wide outer band containing Persian Inscriptions, with the Surface being entirely chiseled with various Figures including Angels holding a Crown, Warrior and Royalty Figures, various Animal images, and Flora patterns, with Persian Inscriptions - Mounted with Riveted, Rolled Brass outer Rim - Measuring 17-5/8 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-28 - (SOLD)

ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, INDO-PERSIAN, ENGRAVED, ARCHER'S 'SNAKE' Steel DHAL SHIELD - Profusely Engraved with traces of Silver Koftgari remaining - Mounted with a Riveted, Reinforced, Rolled-Steel Rim with an inner 'Scalloped' Band for stopping arrows - Measuring 14-1/2 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-29 - ($3,500.)

ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, INDO-PERSIAN, GOLD & SILVER KOFTGARI INLAID, ARCHER'S Steel DHAL SHIELD - Profusely Engraved. and Inlaid with various Gold & Silver designs - Mounted with a Riveted, Reinforced, Rolled-Steel Rim with an inner 'Scalloped' Band for stopping arrows - Measuring 14-1/8 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-30 - ($3,000.)

ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, INDO-PERSIAN, GOLD & SILVER KOFTGARI INLAID, ARCHER'S Steel DHAL SHIELD - Profusely Engraved and Inlaid with Gold and Silver - With Quilted-Padding and Hand-Grip-Straps on reverse - Mounted with a Riveted, Reinforced, Rolled-Steel Rim with an inner 'Scalloped' Band for stopping arrows - Measuring 14 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-31 - ($2,000.)

ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, INDO-PERSIAN Steel DHAL SHIELD - Engraved, with traces of Silver Koftgari designs still remaining - Mounted with Riveted, Reinforced Rolled Steel Rim for stopping arrows - Measuring 14 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-32 - ($1,000.)

ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, INDO-PERSIAN, Damascened-Steel DHAL SHIELD - With upturned Rim - with Hand-Grip-Straps on reverse - Measuring 10-1/2 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-34 - ($750.)

VERY-RARE, ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE Conical-Shaped SULTANATE of OMAN, Heavy-Weight, RHINO HIDE SHIELD, from the 'Castle the Rostag' in Northwest Oman - These types of Shields from Oman were usually made from the thick neck area of Water Buffalo, or from Rhinos, and Elephants - Thick & heavy enough to defend against any sword blows or repel arrows - Mounted with up-turned Rim, - With Heavy-Duty, Leather Hand-Grip on backside - Measuring 9-3/8 inches in Diameter, 6 inches high, and 1/2 inch thick - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-39 - ($2,000.)

ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, INDO-PERSIAN Steel DHAL SHIELD - Engraved, with traces of Silver Koftgari designs still remaining- with Original Padding and Hand-Grips on reverse - Mounted with Riveted, Reinforced Rolled Steel Rim for stopping arrows - Measuring 9 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-53 - ($1,000)

ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, PERSIAN, GOLD & SILVER INLAID Steel DHAL SHIELD - Profusely Chiseled, and Inlaid with various Gold & Silver Designs throughout - Decorative outer bands contains Symbols & Persian Inscriptions - with a Reinforced, Rolled Steel outer Rim - Complete with Original Cloth Backing, Hand-Grips and Pad - Measuring 18-1/2 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-57 - ($2,500)

FANTASTIC, ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, INDO PERSIAN GOLD KOFTGARI (Inlaid) ARCHER'S Steel DHAL SHIELD - Beautifully Engraved and Inlaid with Fine Gold Koftgari - Mounted with Riveted, Reinforced Rolled Steel Rim for stopping arrows - Measuring 14-1/2 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-58 - ($4,000.)

EXQUISITE, ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, INDO-PERSIAN, GOLD-INLAID, Steel DHAL SHIELD - Magnificently Engraved and Inlaid with Gold Temple and City Scenes, Warriors, and various Animal images - Mounted with a Riveted, Reinforced Steel Rim with inner 'Scalloped' overlay for stopping arrows - Measuring 18 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-59 - ($10,000.)

ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, INDO PERSIAN Steel DHAL SHIELD - With the Surface being heavily chiseled with various Decorative Designs and Inlaid with Silver, with some Inlaid Gold Koftgari - Mounted with a Riveted Reinforced 'Scalloped' outer Rim for stopping arrows - with Original Cloth Backing - Measuring 14-1/16 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-65 - ($2,500.)

ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, INDO PERSIAN, PAINTED, HIDE, BATTLE SHIELD - With upturned Rim - With Cloth Backing, and Hand-Grips with Knuckle-Pad - Measuring 14 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-66 - ($1,250.)

RARE, BEAUTIFUL, ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, INDO-PERSIAN, AFGHANISTAN COPPER SHIELD with Brass Bosses - Beautifully Engraved with Various Designs - Mounted with Leather Hand-Grips and Velvet Covered Knuckle-Pad on reverse - Measuring Approximately 15 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-86 - ($1,500.)

RARE, MAGNIFICENT, ORIGINAL, ANCIENT, PERSIAN GOLD INLAID, HAND-SCULPTURED DAMASCENE DHAL SHIELD - Measuring approximately 21 inches in Diameter - The entire surface is entirely hand-chiseled-sculptured with fine detail revealing battle and royalty hunting scenes that are highlighted with Gold; including two different scenes showing two Kings (wearing crowns) mounted on horseback spearing a lion with long trident spears; with two other separate scenes of two helmeted warriors with Shamshir Swords 'crossed' overhead engaging each other in combat; with four other scenes of horse mounted warriors with bow & arrows shooting at other mounted warriors holding a shield and welding swords; another showing a horse mounted helmeted warrior with a falcon perched upon his left arm, scenes of lions chasing & attacking gazelle and antelope; and other sculptured scenes of various temples and buildings, and floral designs. Persian Scripture completely inlaid with Gold Inlaid within a circle at the very center, and a 1-3/4 inch wide circular band of Persian Scripture running entirely along the outer border that is also almost entirely Gold-Inlaid with the exception of one area showing wear from being carried. This Shield has a rather high-dome center area, with all four scalloped-flanged bosses also inlaid with Gold, firmly intact, with mounting loops on the backside - With a Rolled, Steel Rim - This lovely Shield has a rich dark brown patina, and still retains the red cloth with some padding on the back, which is somewhat rare for shields of the age - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-22 - (This Item Is Not For Sale at this time)

MAGNIFICENT, ORIGINAL, ANTIQUE, PERSIAN, Steel DHAL SHIELD - With five "Sun of Splendor" Bosses radiating Gold Koftgari 'Beams', with pairs of Gold-inlaid 'Angels' holding a Gold Crown in between each 'Sun'. The center section is profusely decorated with a tightly chiseled foliate design incorporating Gold Koftgari Figures. Encircling the center are four bands - three narrow Decorative ones and a wide one containing Persian Inscriptions. This Shield obviously belonged to a Noble of High Standing - Mounted with a Riveted, Rolled-Brass Rim - Measuring 20 inches in Diameter - Additional Photos Below - Item #arm-23 - ( Not For Sale at this time)

NOTE: Additional Armour Helmets, Body Armour, Etc. are Shown in the 'Militaria' Gallery