The 16th century, 1500 to 1599, a century littered with discovery, exploration and creative invention, Shakespeare, Copernicus, Michelangelo, Luther. One of the pivotal centuries in human history, a time when the overall organization and structure of human society went through a fundamental change. The Merchant Venturers offer you high quality products and they strive to look for authenticity of each and every single one of these items. Form our historical and blown glassware to our reenactment equipment covering any period. Filter by Category All Glassware Swords Helmets Daggers, Seax Lanterns & Candleholders Horn & Bone Items Leather Goods Hand Forged Items Wooden items Best Sellers Knives and Cutlery Price £2.50 £165.00 Sort by Medieval Horn Die / Dice Price £2.50 Knife with Wooden Handle, 23.5 cm, incl. Sheath Price £15.00 Octagonal Passglass Price £29.50 Round Passglass Price £26.50 Small Blue Mary Rose Bottle Price £16.00 Blue Mary Rose Bottle Price £19.00 Passglas with blue milled thread Price £32.50 Hexagonal glass with blue foot Price £19.00 Medicine bottle Price £15.50 Beer glass with kick up bottom Price £18.00 Spiral decorated beer glass Price £20.00 Octagonal Beaker, Norwich Price £17.50 Medical Urinal Price £12.50 Maigelein Price £15.00 Beaker, crackled Price £21.00 Small glass, optic blown Price £15.00 Spiral Decorated Jug Price £39.00 Glass Tankard Price £27.00 Stangenglas With Spiral Decoration Price £26.00 Heptagonal wine glass Price £29.50 Goblet with pointed prunts Price £32.50 Wine glass with blown leg Price £29.50 Optic Blown Beaker Price £15.50 Champagne glass with blown leg Price £29.50 Wine glass, optic blown Price £28.00 Venetian painted beaker Out of stock Berkemeyer Price £27.50 Tudor Burgonet Price £75.00 Horn bowl Price £16.50 Horn plate Price £22.50 Horn Spoon Price £5.00 Bone Dice, set of 3 Price £4.00 Bone Die ring and dot Price £2.50 Best Seller Sword Belt- Brown Leather Price £35.00 Hand Forged Candle-holder with Nail Price £4.50 Cutlery set Bone Price £27.50 Cutlery set Wood Out of stock Cutlery set Horn Price £27.50 Knife with Bone handle Price £12.50 Knife with Bone handle Price £12.50 Knife with Horn handle Price £12.50 Best Seller Forged twisted S-Hook Price £4.00 Best Seller Forged Iron S-Hook Price £2.50 Wooden bowl Price £11.50 Knife with Horn handle Price £15.00 5 Golden Doubloons Price £10.00 5 Golden Doubloon Felipe II 1556to1598 Price £10.00 5 "Silver" Pieces Of Eight Price £10.00

We are so honoured that the HBO series got in touch with us to supply them with glass. Now you can also own a hand blown historical glass featured in Game Of Thrones and House Of The Dragon. Filter by Category All Glassware Horn & Bone Items Best Sellers Price £29.50 £42.50 Sort by Best Seller Roman Jug Price £36.00 Best Seller Cersei Wine Glass Price £32.50 Best Seller Rummer Price £29.50 Best Seller Roman carafe Price £42.50 Best Seller Lannister Wine Glass Price £34.00 Horn Mug Price £32.00

Sword Legal in the UK? Currently, as the items we sell are replicas, you do not need to have a permit for these items. All products sold on our website are legal to buy and own in the UK if you are aged 18 years and over. Any swords bought must be held in your home, and are not allowed in public without a valid reason. You may carry a sword outside the home, for going to and from an engagement such as using the sword as a prop in a sport, re-enactment or stage combat/acting, as long as it is fully covered. Samurai and other curved blades were originally banned from sale in April 2008. An amendment of this act was passed months later in August 2008, allowing curved and Samurai swords, which are handmade using traditional forging methods before 1954, to be sold without a license. All the swords sold on our site are legal to own in the UK. Due to legislation passed in 1988, we do not sell the following products due to them being made illegal to import or sell in the UK: – Push Daggers – Butterfly Knives – Blowpipes – Sword Canes – Gravity Knives – Knuckle Dusters – Throwing Stars For a more detailed breakdown please refer to the OFFENSIVE WEAPONS ACT 2019. news.npcc.police.uk/releases/offensive-weapons-act-2019-bans-the-possess... Following a public consultation, in August 2023 the Government announced that it intends to legislate to introduce a range of new knife crime measures, including a ban on machetes and certain other large knives, a new police power to seize and destroy bladed articles, increased maximum penalties for offences relating to sale and supply, and a new offence of possession of a bladed article with the intention to endanger life or cause fear of violence. The Government has now introduced these measures in the Criminal Justice Bill 2023-24, which is currently in committee stage in the Commons. Sections 2.3 and 3.2 of the Library’s briefing on the Bill provide further details. www.gov.uk/buying-carrying-knives The Law UK Law forbids the sale of weapons of alcohol to persons under the age of 18. As such we are unable to sell either of these items to those people lucky enough to be under the age of 18. It is NOT illegal for somebody under the age of 18 to own a weapon, just illegal for us to sell them one. Parents or generous relations are welcome to purchase these items for persons under the age of 18 but we do remind you that these items can maim or kill so caution is advised. So what is a “weapon”? Any item on our site that can cause injury or death is classed as a weapon. Yes, we know that you cause injury with a plastic or wooden sword etc. In general anything made of steel and pointy, sharp or designed to club people will be restricted to sale to people over the age of 18 only. Projectile weapons such as crossbows are also restricted in the same way. We age check all our customers by verifying they are at least 18 years old. With regards to our sharp or sharpened items we must, by law, request proof of age and address in the form of a passport or driving license.

Horn and Bone We make use of a variety of natural materials to bring you our extensive collection of items and Historical Reproductions. Our raw supplies are sourced ethically from renewable resources, often recycling a ’waste’ product from the meat industry and as a result preventing it from ending up in landfill. The majority of our finished products are biodegradable and/or recyclable, making a truly ecological product. ​ HORN ​ Our domestic cattle, here in the UK, have been selectively bred so they no longer grow horns, this has been done to prevent the cattle from harming one another and consequently damaging the product they are reared for e.g. hide or meat. We therefore use horn from Ankole Cattle sourced as a by-product of the meat industry in Nigeria. With more space to roam their horns are left to grow, producing the very large, distinctive horns with both great length and circumference that are ideal for use in horn working. ​ Horns are the pointed projections, from the forehead of animals such as bison, sheep, goats and cattle, they start to grow soon after birth and continue to grow throughout the life of the animal. Unlike members of the deer family both the male and the female have horns. Horn consists of two distinct parts: a short inner core of living bone and an outer covering of horn. This outer covering is made of keratin (the same material as our nails and hair) and is more or less hollow except for the very tip. Cow horn has thermoplastic properties, which means it can be softened and made malleable by heating. It can then be bent, shaped and moulded into various contours to create the wonderful horn products in our range. Un-worked cattle horn has a rough dull surface, however after sanding and polishing the horn takes on a smooth glossy appearance, it is only at this stage that it’s true colours appear. While cattle horn can be nearly any colour, it is generally a light creamy colour, sometimes streaked with white, brown or black patches; take a look at a few of our images to see the range of colours that can be found. NB. No two pieces will ever be the same and the colours you receive will vary from those pictured. ​ BONE ​ We use the shinbone of domestic cattle sourced as a by-product of the Chinese meat industry. The bone is already cleaned, bleached and processed before we purchase it. ​ Bones are the rigid organs that form part of the skeleton of all vertebrates and are composed mainly of Calcium Carbonate. They serve to move, support, and protect the various organs of the body. Bone is not a uniformly solid material, but has a honeycombed internal structure, this gives it it’s rigidity making it lightweight, yet strong and hard. The hard outer layer of the bone is composed of compact bone tissue, also referred to as dense bone, so-called due to its minimal gaps and spaces. Only the very densest shinbone is used which has the thickest hard outer layer. Bone looks similar to ivory but it is lighter in weight and usually not as white. A polished bone surface usually has small pits and what appears to be a lightly scratched surface; these are the exposed "tunnels" that permeate the bone. The soft flowing lines and smooth milky white appearance of a bone spoon is only the start, it is soft and warm to the touch and is more resilient and durable than horn. Over a period of time bone absorbs oils from your skin and changes colour to a very light honey gold. BUFFALO HORN ​ Water Buffalo horns come mostly from India and Thailand. These horns are from the Asian buffalo, bred for domestic purposes and are widely used because the animal is not a protected species unlike its African counterpart. ​ Buffalo horn is made up of dense layers of fibres that have a very hard and durable surface, it resembles Cattle Horn greatly in its structure, however the walls are much thicker and more of the tip is solid. Buffalo horn is nearly always entirely black and quite heavily ridged along the inner side curve; it is flatter and far more rectangular than cow horn. When given a high polish buffalo horn develops an extremely hard surface and has to be one of the toughest natural materials. ​ FIX THE PLANET We make use of a variety of natural materials to bring you our extensive collection of items. Our raw supplies are sourced ethically from renewable resources, often recycling a ’waste’ product from the meat industry and as a result preventing it from ending up in landfill. The majority of our finished products are biodegradable and/or recyclable, making a truly ecological product.

It is believed that the Celts arrived at the shores of Britain at approximately 1,000BC and lived there during the Iron Age, the Roman Age and the post Roman era. Their legacy continues today where examples of the language, culture and traditions continue to exist. The Merchant Venturers offer you high quality products and they strive to look for authenticity of each and every single one of these items. Form our historical and blown glassware to our reenactment equipment covering any period. Filter by Category All Swords Helmets Best Sellers Price £65.00 £150.00 Sort by Best Seller Quick View Celtic Short Sword, 3rd - 2nd Century B.C. Price £65.00 Quick View Celtic Short Sword, Bronze Price £150.00 Quick View La Tène Age Celtic Sword with Scabbard Price £80.00 Quick View Celtic Long Sword with Scabbard Price £150.00 Quick View Celtic Helmet, La-Tène culture Price £95.00 Quick View Celtic Helmet, circa 1ct AD Price £95.00

Wall tapestries are woven works of art with texture not found in any other art form. The combination of the thread colours and weaves creates a unique art experience. Our tapestries are woven on jacquard looms, fully lined and finished with two rod pockets on the backside so you can hang it easily. Filter by Price £80.00 £205.00 Period Medieval 19th Century Sort by Best Seller William Morris Tree Of Life Medium Price £125.00 Best Seller William Morris Tree Of Life Small Price £80.00 Lady and the Unicorn Desire Small Price £80.00 Best Seller Lady and the Unicorn Desire Medium Price £100.00 Best Seller Lady and the Unicorn Desire Large Price £125.00 Lady and the Unicorn Desire Extra Large Price £205.00 Lady and the Unicorn Sight Price £125.00 Lady and the Unicorn Taste Price £125.00 Lady and the Unicorn Smell Price £125.00 Lady and the Unicorn Hearing Price £125.00 Unicorn at Fountain “The Hunt of the Unicorn” Price £105.00 William Morris Holy Grail Verdure with Deer Price £90.00 The Accolade Price £125.00

The Merchant Venturers offer you high quality products and they strive to look for authenticity of each and every single one of these items. Hand forging is an ancient blacksmithing technique that, from the viewpoint of cutting tool performance, has been almost entirely replaced in modern times, but never surpassed. The Merchant Venturers are one of the largest stockists of reenactment equipment for sale in the UK. Filter by Category All Lanterns & Candleholders Scissors & Snips Daggers, Seax Glassware Knives and Cutlery Jewellery Best Sellers Price £2.50 £68.00 Period Roman Saxon Viking Medieval 16th Century 17th Century 18th Century Sort by Finger (Neck) Knife with sheath Price £19.50 Finger (Neck) Knife Price £16.00 Fire Steel Price £11.00 Ring brooch, double coil ornament Price £7.50 Twisted ring fibula with snake tail Price £10.00 Ring brooch, double coil design twisted Price £7.50 Brooch, ring-shaped, single coil Price £7.50 Best Seller Ring brooch, twisted Price £7.50 Thor's Hammer (Mjölnir) Pendant Price £5.50 Medieval padlock, steel Price £18.00 Hand Forged Candle-holder with Nail Price £4.50 Small Scissors with small handle Price £10.00 Large Scissors with small handle Price £12.00 Small shank-scissors Price £12.00 Large shank-scissor Price £15.00 Snips Price £9.00 Rounded Snips Price £10.00 Hand Forged Small Dagger with leather scabbard Price £25.00 Viking glass Price £18.50 Viking glass with blue rim Price £21.50 Best Seller Forged Iron S-Hook Price £2.50 Best Seller Forged twisted S-Hook Price £4.00 Hand-Forged Medieval Surgical Kit with leather bag Out of stock

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The term Ancient, or Archaic, Greece refers to the years 700-480 B.C. The period is known for its art, architecture and philosophy. Ancient Greece saw advances in art, poetry and technology, and is known as the age in which the polis, or city-state, was invented. The Merchant Venturers offer you high quality products and they strive to look for authenticity of each and every single one of these items. Form our historical and blown glassware to our reenactment equipment covering any period. Filter by Category All Swords Price £59.00 £135.00 Sort by Quick View Greek Corinthian Helmet - Brass Price £115.00 Quick View Greek Corinthian Helmet - Steel Price £59.00 Quick View Horse Head Falcata (Kopis) Price £110.00 Quick View Greek Hoplite Sword with Lion scabbard Price £135.00

Handblown Glass Our historical glasses are replicas of glass from the 2000-year history of glass blowing. All our glasses are entirely handmade. They are mouth blown and driven with timed-cut clippings, glass threads and other decor. A sign of a handmade glass is the so-called punt mark on the underside of the glass called a Pontil mark or punt mark; the scar where the pontil, punty or punt was broken from a work of blown glass. The presence of such a scar indicates that a glass bottle or bowl was blown freehand, while the absence of a punt mark suggests either that the mark has been obliterated or that the work was mold-blown. The soft rounded edge of the top of the glass and some variation in size, thickness and details are other signs of genuine craftsmanship. The glass mass is specially designed to resemble old-time glass. Certain chemicals, mainly metal oxides, have been added to get the correct color scale. The glass mass contains, in different extent, small air bubbles and shifts in structure. Each glass is unique. All these special features of historical glass mean that there can not be two identical glasses. This makes each glass a unique handmade masterpiece - just like the original glass. ​ The green glass, forest glass is crafted using traditional methods that have been handed down from one generation to the next in Bohemia (Czech Republic) since the 14th century. Of course, this means that it is hand blown on furnaces demanding great skill. The presence of tiny bubbles in this glass, as well as its pleasant green coloration make it unique and characteristic. Please note that these are handmade for you, not only does this mean every item is slightly different, it also requires patience. We have a few styles in stock, but most are made as you order. For cold drinks only.

Our pure beeswax candles are created in the North of England and are traditionally made by hand dipping. Beeswax candles are all natural and do not produce the same toxic byproducts of common paraffin candles. Burn beeswax candles in your home to clear the air, neutralise odours and create a lovely atmosphere. also suited for Living History Reenactment Equipment. Filter by Price £1.85 £9.90 Sort by Best Seller Hand Dipped Candles from Pure Beeswax Standard Price £5.85 Best Seller Hand Dipped Candles from Pure Beeswax Stubby Price £3.75 Hand Dipped Candles from Pure Beeswax Stumpie Price £9.90 Hand Dipped Candles from Pure Beeswax Thin Taper Price £2.85 Hand Dipped Candles from Pure Beeswax Tree/Chime Price £1.85

On this page you can find an overview of daggers, based on original daggers from each period in history. Use the filter to search for a specific period or scroll through the entire overview. All daggers are fully functional and made of real steel. In the product texts you find information like the hardness of the steel, if the dagger is meant for decoration, or suitable for intensive fighting. The Merchant Venturers are one of the largest stockists of daggers for sale in the UK. Filter by Price £20.00 £165.00 Functionality Battle Ready Period Saxon Viking Medieval 16th Century 17th Century 18th Century 19th Century Sort by Hand Forged Steel medieval Dagger Price £49.00 Medieval Mace British Museum Out of stock New Medieval Mace Price £69.00 Best Seller Confederate States Army Bowie Knife Price £40.00 Best Seller Medieval Dagger with scabbard, regular version Price £55.00 Best Seller Medieval Dagger with scabbard, practical version Price £65.00 Best Seller Commando knife Price £20.00 16th Century German Quillon Dagger Price £79.00 Templar Dagger with Cross Pattée, incl. Scabbard Price £55.00 Best Seller Short Seax with Bone Handle Price £47.50 Best Seller Short Seax with Horn Handle Price £47.50 Damascus Steel Utility Knife, Bone/Wood Handle & Leather Sheath Price £45.00 Best Seller Sgian Dubh Knife with sheath and brown wooden handle Price £20.00 Hand Forged Small Dagger with leather scabbard Price £25.00 Archer Dagger with red Leather Scabbard, practical version Price £65.00 Archer Dagger with red Leather Scabbard, regular version Price £50.00 Crusader Dagger with scabbard, practical version Price £65.00 Crusader Dagger with scabbard, regular version Price £50.00 Gothic Dagger with scabbard, practical blunt Price £65.00 15 c. Rondel Dagger, with leather scabbard Price £49.00 Rondel Dagger, practical, 14th century Price £70.00 Bollock Dagger Price £55.00 Bollock Dagger with Leather Sheath, 15th c. Price £165.00 Renaissance Dagger Price £65.00 Crusader Knight’s Practical Dagger Price £52.50 Knights Templar Dagger Price £50.00 Master of Templars Dagger Price £50.00 Musketeer Main Gauche Price £105.00 Viking Throwing Axe Price £32.50 Best Seller Highlander Dirk Out of stock Scottish Dirk Price £55.00 Viking Seax Dagger Out of stock Viking Seax with walnut hilt and leather sheath Out of stock Best Seller Seax of Beagnoth with Leather Sheath Price £80.00 Sax dagger, battle-ready, with suede leather scabbard Price £80.00 Bollock Dagger with Sheath, 16th c. Price £95.00 Bollock Dagger with Sheath, 15th c. Price £105.00 War Hammer, Raven's Beak Price £57.00 New Viking Long Seax with Bone Grip in Jellinge Style, 10th c. Price £99.00