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Ivan Petrov

Ivan Petrov writes for the Manuscripts & Rare Books department at Matchless Pieces, covering the history, makers and collecting of manuscripts & rare books.

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Angel: St. George Slaying the Dragon (obverse); Ship with Shield of Arms and Cross (reverse) — England, Richard III, 1483-1485

Angel: St. George Slaying the Dragon (obverse); Ship with Shield of Arms and Cross (reverse)

October 10, 2026Mounted Rock Crystal — Anonymous, 6th-7th centuries

Mounted Rock Crystal

October 10, 2026Leopard d'Or of Edward III of England — Anonymous, 14th century

Leopard d’Or of Edward III of England

October 10, 2026Triple Unite or Three Pound Piece: Charles I (obverse); Declaration on Scroll (reverse) — England, Charles I, 1625-1649

Triple Unite or Three Pound Piece: Charles I (obverse); Declaration on Scroll (reverse)

October 10, 2026Plaque: The Crucifixion with Angels and Saints — Northern Italy, Padua?, 15th century

Plaque: The Crucifixion with Angels and Saints

October 10, 2026Pikeman’s Armor — Anonymous, 17th century

Pikeman’s Armor

October 10, 2026Field Armor in Maximilian Style — Germany, possibly Augsburg

Field Armor in Maximilian Style

October 10, 2026Halberd — Switzerland

Halberd

October 10, 2026Left Arm Elements from a Boy's Armor (Lower Cannon, Couter, Rerebrace) — Germany, Augsburg

Left Arm Elements from a Boy’s Armor (Lower Cannon, Couter, Rerebrace)

October 10, 2026Bishop's Mantle (Cape) — Anonymous, early 16th century

Bishop’s Mantle (Cape)

October 10, 2026

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