There has always been, is and will be a demand for one-of-a-kind items, many of which boast unique history. Most often, these are weapons that belonged to great people or are associated with key events era. We offer a list of the rarest and most expensive that has survived to our times. Many of them managed to take dozens and hundreds of lives, "overgrown" with legends and have the greatest historical value.
10 Kamakura Katana Dating From The 13th Century - $418,000
Katanas are traditional single-edged swords that have been used for hundreds of years. Japanese samurai. They were made from the best materials, it was believed that katanas are the sharpest and most refined swords in the world. 125 types of these swords have been listed cultural heritage Japan, which automatically created a ban on the sale and export of these weapons from Japan and gave them the status of priceless. In 1992, about 1100 Japanese swords from the collection of Dr. Walter Ames Compton was put up for auction. On the same day, the collection was sold for $8 million. Among the swords sold that day was the Kamakura, a 13th-century blade sold for $418,000 to a private collector. This sword became the most expensive katana ever sold at private auctions.
9. French officer's saber, owned by Admiral Nelson - $541,720
Many artifacts are of high value not only because of their properties, but also because of who they previously belonged to. This was also the case with the saber of a French officer, once owned by Admiral Nelson. The saber was discovered in 2001 among many other treasures hidden near the relics of the admiral. In addition to the saber, many securities and documents, medals, and another that once belonged to Nelson himself were found there. The relics were safely hidden by Nelson's close friend and confidant Alexander Davison, and have lain untouched for nearly 200 years. In 2002, Nelson's collection was sold at Sotheby's in London for more than £2 million, setting a new price threshold for items once owned by Nelson. The story of the collection's find was published in 2004 under the title "Nelson's Purse" - in honor of Nelson's bloody purse found among things believed to have been taken from the dying Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar.
8. 17th century Indian Talwar Blade - $717,800
This royal blade was sold in 2007 at Sotheby's. The blade of the blade is distinguished by a slightly curved shape with traces of gold decoration and gold-inlaid inscriptions. The sword was decorated with images of poppies and lotuses, and is believed to have belonged to the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who lived in the 17th century. This blade was one of the most significant discoveries of this period, it was made specifically for the personal use of the emperor in the tenth year of his reign. The sword was auctioned for £446,100, seven times its original stated value.
7. A hunting knife that belonged to the Qianlong Emperor - $1.24 million
This exquisite piece is believed to have belonged to the Qianlong Emperor, the sixth head of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. The knife handle was made of horn rare species antelopes, and a secret compartment was made in the handle itself, where chopsticks and toothpicks were stored. The scabbard was made from rhinoceros horn and adorned with six dragons writhing between the clouds. The knife itself was made of gold and inlaid with turquoise, coral and lapis lazuli. After modern experts confirmed that it belonged to the Qianlong Emperor, the blade was sold at Sotheby's in 2009 for $1.24 million.
6. Sword of Ulysses Grant of the Times civil war- $1.6 million
This is another sword that once belonged to an important person who played a significant historical role. Ulysses Grant received this sword in 1864 as a gift from the people of Kentucky when he assumed the position of commander in chief of the US Army. The weapon is encrusted with 26 diamonds, displaying its initials: USG. The sword was sold in 2007 for $1.6 million at Heritage Auctions.
5. Knife "Pearl of the East" - 2.1 million dollars
"Pearl of the East" - a lavishly decorated blade, created in 1966 by Buster Warensky, when he was a boy of twenty. Nearly 50 years later, Warensky has established himself as one of the world's greatest knife makers and has served twice as Guild President. "Pearl of the East" was made by order from Japan. The filigree handle was encrusted with 153 emeralds totaling 10 carats, nine diamonds weighing 5 carats each and 28 ounces of gold embellishing the rest of the handle and blade. It is said that it took Warensky 10 years to complete the blade.
4. Shah Jahan's dagger - $3.3 million
This is the second blade on our list that belonged to Shah Jahan, the Mughal emperor. In 2008, it was purchased for £1.7 million at Bonhams auction. The blade of the dagger is elegant and beautiful. Its final cost was five times higher than the originally declared price. The dagger was part of the collection of the late Jacques Desanfant of Belgium, who over 50 years managed to amass an impressive collection of weapons, armor, pottery and art from South-East Asia. The inscription on the dagger details the name, position of its owner, and the place and date of manufacture of the dagger.
3. Nasrid Dagger - $6 million
Daggers of this type were widely used in Spain in the 15th and 16th centuries, having got here through Italy. The blade of the dagger is decorated with a figurine of a man with a crossbow hunting for numerous animals (among which there is even a lion). The dagger was sold in 2010 at Sotheby's in London for £3.7 million, six times the original price.
Source 2Napoleon Bonaparte's gold-encrusted saber - $6.5 million
Napoleon Bonaparte was famous for his passion for carrying both a pistol and a saber on the battlefield. This gold-encrusted sword was his favorite edged weapon, which he carried at the Battle of Marengo in 1800. The saber has been passed down from generation to generation by members of the Bonaparte family and has been recognized historical heritage who is not allowed to leave the country. In 2007, it was sold by one of Napoleon's descendants to another of his descendants for $6.5 million. The curved saber was forged by Noël Boutet and inlaid with gold, while its handle is decorated with gold ornaments interspersed with ebony.
1 Bao Teng Saber - $7.7 Million
This gorgeous sword was actually sold twice: first in 2006 for $5.93 million, and a year later for $7.7 million. It is an S-shaped saber with a white jade hilt and stylized leaf and flower designs. The steel blade is inlaid with gold, silver and copper. Its name "Bao Teng" literally means "Floating Jewel". The saber was made in the palace workshops of the Qianlong Imperial Palace. For 47 years, only 90 such sabers were created.
Man is a rather cruel species, this is especially evident in our days, when technology has allowed the development of all kinds of weapons. mass destruction capable of destroying thousands civilians in one fell swoop. Until the moment when technology intervened in this process, acts of violence were much more personal in nature than mass. For thousands of years, armies fought head to head, often with bare hands or with the use of primitive tools. Such battles were brutal and bloody. The weapons that were fought in the Middle Ages have become legendary today, even legends have been attributed to some individual items. Today we invite you to explore ten legendary and priceless swords from the Middle Ages that have reached our days. Many of them managed to take tens and hundreds of lives and have the greatest historical value.
10 Kamakura Katana Dating From The 13th Century - $418,000
Katanas are traditional single-edged swords used by Japanese samurai for hundreds of years. They were made from the best materials, it was believed that katanas were the sharpest and most refined swords in the world. 125 types of these swords were listed as the cultural heritage of Japan, which automatically created a ban on the sale and export of these weapons from Japan and gave them the status of priceless. In 1992, about 1,100 Japanese swords from the collection of Dr. Walter Ames Compton were put up for auction. On the same day, the collection was sold for $8 million. Among the swords sold that day was the Kamakura, a 13th-century blade sold for $418,000 to a private collector. This sword became the most expensive katana ever sold at private auctions.
9. French officer's saber, owned by Admiral Nelson - $541,720
Many artifacts are of high value not only because of their properties, but also because of who they previously belonged to. This was also the case with the saber of a French officer, once owned by Admiral Nelson. The saber was discovered in 2001 among many other treasures hidden near the relics of the admiral. In addition to the saber, many securities and documents, medals, jewelry and other weapons that once belonged to Nelson himself were found there. The relics were safely hidden by Nelson's close friend and confidant Alexander Davison, and have lain untouched for almost 200 years. In 2002, Nelson's collection was sold at Sotheby's in London for more than £2 million, setting a new price threshold for items once owned by Nelson. The story of the collection's find was published in 2004 under the title "Nelson's Purse" - in honor of Nelson's bloody purse found among the belongings believed to have been taken from the dying Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar.
8. 17th century Indian Talwar Blade - $717,800
This royal blade was sold in 2007 at Sotheby's. The blade of the blade is distinguished by a slightly curved shape with traces of gold decoration and gold-inlaid inscriptions. The sword was decorated with images of poppies and lotuses, and is believed to have belonged to the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who lived in the 17th century. This blade was one of the most significant discoveries of this period, it was made specifically for the personal use of the emperor in the tenth year of his reign. The sword was auctioned for £446,100, seven times its original stated value.
7. A hunting knife that belonged to the Qianlong Emperor - $1.24 million
This exquisite hunting knife is believed to have belonged to Emperor Qianlong, the sixth head of the Manchu Qing Dynasty. The handle of the knife was made from the horn of a rare species of antelope, and a secret compartment was made in the handle itself, where chopsticks and toothpicks were stored. The scabbard was made from rhinoceros horn and adorned with six dragons writhing between the clouds. The knife itself was made of gold and inlaid with turquoise, coral and lapis lazuli. After modern experts confirmed that it belonged to the Qianlong Emperor, the blade was sold at Sotheby's in 2009 for $1.24 million.
6 Ulysses Grant Civil War Sword - $1.6 Million
This is another sword that once belonged to an important person who played a significant historical role. Ulysses Grant received this sword in 1864 as a gift from the people of Kentucky when he assumed the position of commander in chief of the US Army. The weapon is encrusted with 26 diamonds, displaying its initials: USG. The sword was sold in 2007 for $1.6 million at Heritage Auctions.
5. Knife "Pearl of the East" - 2.1 million dollars
"Pearl of the East" - a lavishly decorated blade, created in 1966 by Buster Warensky, when he was a boy of twenty. Nearly 50 years later, Warensky has established himself as one of the world's greatest knife makers and has served twice as Guild President. "Pearl of the East" was made to order from Japan. The filigree handle was encrusted with 153 emeralds totaling 10 carats, nine diamonds weighing 5 carats each and 28 ounces of gold embellishing the rest of the handle and blade. It is said that it took Warensky 10 years to complete the blade.
4. Shah Jahan's dagger - $3.3 million
This is the second blade on our list that belonged to Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor. In 2008, it was purchased for £1.7 million at Bonhams auction. The blade of the dagger is elegant and beautiful. Its final cost was five times higher than the originally declared price. The dagger was part of the collection of the late Jacques Desanfant of Belgium, who over 50 years managed to amass an impressive collection of weapons, armor, pottery and art from Southeast Asia. The inscription on the dagger details the name, position of its owner, and the place and date of manufacture of the dagger.
3. Nasrid Dagger - $6 million
Daggers of this type were widely used in Spain in the 15th and 16th centuries, having got here through Italy. The blade of the dagger is decorated with a figurine of a man with a crossbow hunting for numerous animals (among which there is even a lion). The dagger was sold in 2010 at Sotheby's in London for £3.7 million, six times the original price.
Source 2Napoleon Bonaparte's gold-encrusted saber - $6.5 million
Napoleon Bonaparte was famous for his passion for carrying both a pistol and a saber on the battlefield. This gold-encrusted sword was his favorite edged weapon, which he carried at the Battle of Marengo in 1800. The saber has been passed down from generation to generation by members of the Bonaparte family and has been recognized as a historical heritage that is not allowed to leave the country. In 2007, it was sold by one of Napoleon's descendants to another of his descendants for $6.5 million. The curved saber was forged by Noël Boutet and inlaid with gold, while its handle is decorated with gold ornaments interspersed with ebony.
1 Bao Teng Saber - $7.7 Million
This gorgeous sword was actually sold twice: first in 2006 for $5.93 million, and a year later for $7.7 million. It is an S-shaped saber with a white jade hilt and stylized leaf and flower designs. The steel blade is inlaid with gold, silver and copper. Its name "Bao Teng" literally means "Floating Jewel". The saber was made in the palace workshops of the Qianlong Imperial Palace. For 47 years, only 90 such sabers were created.
Men have always been considered warlike, and they showed this quality more actively in the Middle Ages. When technology allowed the development of a more menacing and deadly weapon mass defeat, medieval wars, which were attended by the factor of personalization in a duel, ceased to seem so terrible. But the battle was cruel and bloody, and the soldiers had to look the enemy straight in the eye. The weapons of that heroic time became a valuable artifact and even legendary. We offer an overview of the most expensive specimens that have survived to this day.
10. 13th century Kamakura-era katana sword - $418,000
Katana swords are traditional single-edged melee weapons that have been used by Japanese samurai for hundreds of years. Swords were made from the best alloy. 125 of these swords are considered the heritage of Japan and are priceless. In 1992, about 1,100 Japanese swords were auctioned from the collection of Dr. Walter Ames Compton. They sold for $8 million on the first day. Among the swords in the collection was one dating from the 13th century of the Kamakura era, which sold for $418,000 to an anonymous buyer. This is by far the most expensive katana sword ever bought.
9. Admiral Lord Nelson's French officer's saber - $541,720
Many artifacts are worth big money, as they belonged to famous historical figures, such as, for example, Admiral Lord Nelson's officer's saber, which was found along with the treasure in 2001. Items found included papers and documents, awards, jewelry, and weapons belonging to Nelson. The treasure was kept for more than 200 years, and was hidden by Nelson's friend, Alexander Davisan. In 2002, the collection was sold at Sotby's in London for $2 million. The story related to the collection and its discovery appeared in the press in 2004 under the name "Nelson's Purse", which was also in the collection and which was believed to have been with him at the time of the death of the admiral in the Battle of Trafalgar.
8. 17th century Indian talwar blade - $717,800
The Royal Blade was sold at Sotby's in 2007. This is a curved European blade with gold inlay elements and inscriptions. Poppies and lotuses were found among the images, and the sword itself dates from the 17th century. It belonged to Shah Yahan. This is one of the most outstanding finds among the numerous objects belonging to the Mughal Empire. It was made in the tenth year of Yahan's reign, around 1637-1638. The blade was sold for seven times the amount claimed at auction.
7 Qianlong Imperial Hunting Knife - $1.24 Million
The unique hunting knife belonged to Qiannlong, Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. The handle of the knife, crafted from a rare antelope horn, had a secret lock that gave access to a cache containing chopsticks and toothpicks. The scabbard was made of rhinoceros horn, and dragons are depicted on it, soaring in the sky above the waves. The knife was made of gold and encrusted with turquoise, coral and lapis lazuli, from which it was concluded that the knife belonged to the emperor. The weapon was sold at Sotby's auction in 2009 for 9,620,000 Hong Kong dollars.
6. Sword of Odysseus S. Grant from the Civil War - $1.6 million
Another sword owned by the famous historical figure, Odysseus S. Grant. He received it in 1864 from the people of Kentucky when he led the US Army during the Civil War. The sword is encrusted with 26 diamonds in the shape of Grant's initials. The weapon was sold for $1.6 million in 2007 at the Heritage Austion.
5. Knife "Pearl of the East" - 2.1 million dollars
The Oriental Pearl Knife is a luxurious weapon designed and manufactured in 1966 by Buster Warensky in his 20s. After some time, he was already considered the world's master of edged weapons. For two years he headed the Guild of Bladed Weapons Masters. The knife "Pearl of the East" was created for a Japanese customer. The handle of the knife is encrusted with 153 emeralds weighing 10 carats, 9 diamonds weighing 5 carats, and more than 800 grams of gold went into the manufacture of the blade and handle. It took almost 10 years to make the knife.
4. Shah Yahan's personal dagger - $3.3 million
This is the second blade on our list, owned by Shah Yahan. In 2008, in London, it was sold for 1,700,000 pounds, which exceeded the declared amount by 5 times. Shah Yahan ruled the Mughals from 1627 to 1657. His elegant dagger was inlaid with gold inscriptions and designs. It was in the collection of a Belgian admirer of Asian weapons, porcelain and other art objects. The name of the Shah, the title, as well as the place and date of manufacture are written on the dagger.
3. 15th century Nasrid era dagger - $6 million
Daggers with two blades and a handle head resembling a human ear are the most significant exhibits of the Nasrid period. North Africa. Such daggers were widely used in Spain in the 15th and 16th centuries, and came to Europe from Italy. The dagger depicts a man with a crossbow who hunts a lion and other animals. In 2010, the weapons were sold for six times the amount claimed - for 3.7 million pounds.
Source 2Napoleon Bonaparte's Gold-Inlaid Saber - $6.5 Million
Everyone knows that on the battlefield, Napoleon carried a pistol and a saber. The saber inlaid with gold was with the emperor at the Battle of Marengo in 1800, when he drove the Austrian army out of Italy. The saber was passed down from generation to generation of Bonapartes, and now it is considered the property of the nation and has no right to leave the country. In 2007 in France, one of the descendants of Napoleon Bonaparte's brother, Jerome, sold the saber to another family member. The curved saber, decorated with gold, was made by Nicholas Noel Butet.
1. 18th century Bao Teng saber - $7.7 million
The beautiful sword and scabbard were sold twice in 2006 for $5.93 million and two years later for $7.7 million. This is the second weapon on our list, dating back to the era of the Qianlong Emperor. The S-shaped saber with a jade handle is decorated with floral designs and is made of steel, gold and copper. On one side of the saber is depicted Bao Teng, the hero of poetic works. The blade itself was made in the imperial palace. In total, 90 pieces of such sabers were made in 47 years.
Guns, blades are real male “weaknesses”. An excellent gift for any guy will be knives, pistols, guns, crossbows, rifles. AT gun stores you can buy models for several thousand rubles. However, the rich have their own quirks. They are willing to spend a fortune to acquire an exclusive item. How much was the most expensive sword sold for? We have compiled the top 5 most expensive models in the world
5th place - Norisige katana sword - $418,000
Norisige katana sword
Fifth place is occupied by one of the models Japanese katana. Japanese blades, which were created by great masters, such as Masamune, are strictly forbidden to be exported from the country without an export permit, because. they are a national treasure.
However, these prohibitions in the XIX - XX centuries. was not, so some copies still got to the West. Katana, put up for auction at Christie's in May 2007, which took place in London, is just one of them. This weapon was created by the great blacksmith Norisige, who learned the craft along with Yukimitsu and Masamunzh from the great master Shinto Kunimitsu.
The blade was forged at the very beginning of the Muromachi period (1336-1573). katana is ancient sword samurai. His blade has a curved shape that tapers towards the end. Refined steel was used to make this masterpiece. Outside, the handle was covered with the skin of an animal. That is why the cost of the product exceeded the estimated price of $238,000 and amounted to $418,000.
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4th place - Nelson Saber - $542,000
In fourth place is Nelson's weapon. Many artifacts have a high value, not only because of the properties, but also because of who they belonged to. The same thing happened with the artifact, which belonged to Admiral Nelson. The blade was discovered in 2001 among other treasures of the admiral, in addition, it was also discovered a large number of valuable documents and papers.
These items have lain untouched for almost 200 years. In 2002, the collection was sold for £2,500,000 at Sotheby's in London. It was a new threshold set for the sale of items that had once belonged to Admiral Nelson. The saber was sold for $542,000. The price paid for this model was almost four times higher than the starting price. In 2004, the story of the find was published, called "Nelson's Purse" - in honor of Nelson's purse, which was covered in blood. Historians believe that this thing was removed from the dying Nelson during the battle.
3rd place - Sword of Ulysses Grant - $1,600,000
The third place is occupied by a sword that belonged to a once important person who made a significant contribution to history. Ulysses Grant received this item as a gift from local residents Kentucky when he led the American army. The weapon is encrusted with 26 diamonds that display its initials: USG. The sword was sold at Heritage Auctions in 2007 for $1,600,000.
By the way, the editors of the site prepared the site for you, even if these are not the ones with which the saber is encrusted, but one of them weighs more than 500 grams!
2nd place - Napoleon's Saber - $6,500,000
In second place is the weapon of Napoleon. It occupies a special place in the collection of the State Museum in Moscow.
His blade was forged at the end of the 18th century. at the Kolo manufactory, and the scabbard and hilt were made at the Versailles manufactory by the popular master of that time N. Bute. This luxury was presented to N. Bonaparte for the Egyptian campaign in 1799.
On the blade there is an inscription: "N. Bonaparat. First Consul of the Republic of the French.
The auction house Osenat took place in the former royal residence of Fontainebleau, near Paris, where this model was presented, made of Damascus steel, which belonged to N. Bonaparte himself. The auction took place in 2007, where one descendant of Bonaparte sold it to another descendant. The cost of this product was 4,800,000 euros, which amounted to $6,500,000. When it was put up for auction, it was assumed that it would bring the house 1.2 - 1.5 million euros, however, this figure exceeded the established threshold by almost 5 times.
This item became the most expensive item ever owned by Napoleon Bonaparte. This blade was with Napoleon when he participated in the Battle of Marengo on 07/14/1800. The French defeated the Austrians and drove them out of Italy. Surprisingly, later Napoleon began to call this victory his main achievement, although General Louis Dezey made the main contribution to its outcome.
1st place - Bao Teng Saber - $7,700,000
The first place is occupied by Bao Teng. In 1748, Emperor Aisinguero of the Qing Dynasty ordered the best masters China to create a blade for ceremonies. He personally chose the design, and subsequently controlled the process of creating a masterpiece. In 1748-1795, about 90 models were made. All of them had a white handle made of jade, which were decorated with silver and gold. Each of the models had its serial number.
In October 2008, a model with serial number 17 was sold at Sotheby's auction in Hongonka. It was sold for unimaginable money - more than $ 7,500,000, setting not only a price record, but also becoming expensive blade in the world.
Surprisingly, this model was sold several times:
the first time in 2006, its cost was $5,930,000, and in 2007 it was $7,700,000. She has S-shape and a handle made of white jade, on which an ornament of flowers and leaves is applied. The steel blade is instructed in silver, gold and copper. The name "Bao Teng" is translated as "Soaring Jewel".
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Guns, sabers, blades are truly masculine “toys”. Sometimes the rich of this world are ready to pay big money for them: $70,000 for a Swiss knife, $820,000 for a rifle, more than $6 million for a saber. "Observer" presented the ten most expensive weapons in the world.
1. Saber of Napoleon Bonaparte. Value: $6.4 million. This Empire style saber was solemnly presented to Napoleon Bonaparte at the end of 1799 "for the Egyptian campaign." She is a true work of art. Her blade is forged from Damascus steel, the hilt is from gilded bronze. The top of the saber resembles a lion's head with a movable ring in its mouth. Napoleon's saber in 2007 at the Osenat auction went under the hammer for $ 6.4 million. Who got this unique weapon is unknown, since its owner wished to remain incognito. Interestingly, since 1978, Napoleon's saber has been recognized as a national treasure of France, therefore, according to the obligations, the owner brings it to France for at least five months.
2. Blade "Pearl of the East". Value: $2.1 million Collectors' blood boils at the sight of this edged weapon, referred to as the "Pearl of the East." Its creator is worldwide famous master edged weapons Buster Warensky. The blade "Pearl of the East" is made of 18 carat gold and encrusted with many precious stones: 153 emeralds of 10 carats each and 10 huge diamonds. This precious knife was specially made for a Japanese businessman who has a weakness for expensive weapons. It is worth noting that the rich Japanese waited for the "Pearl" for more than 20 years. That is how much Buster Warensky worked on this unique blade, made entirely by hand.
3.VO Falcon EditionVapen. Cost: $820,000. walnut tree. So far, only one gun from this series has been released, but four more are in the project. Each of these rifles will have a unique custom ornament. The VO Falcon Edition shotgun will most likely end up in the royal collection, as VO Vapen has been a supplier for decades. hunting weapon for King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. In addition, VO Vapen guns enjoy great success the Arab sheikhs.
4. Holland and Holland 20 gauge O/U. Cost: $550,000. Theodore Roosevelt himself went on safari with a gun of this most famous English brand. And it was this barrel from which he shot american president, at an auction in 1994 was sold for $ 550 thousand.
5. Katana Kamakura. Cost: $418,000. Katana is a Japanese long (90-120 cm), slightly curved, single-blade sword used by samurai. Made from several thousand layers of the purest steel. Only polishing such a sword took several weeks. As a result, they can easily cut through a falling silk scarf or hair. An unknown European collector paid $418,000 for a 13th-century Kamakura katana at a Christie's New York auction.
6. Fabbri gun. Cost: $229,000. This gun from the well-known Italian weapons manufacturer Fabbri is made using a unique vacuum-thermal technology. It is released in a limited edition of several copies and is decorated with personal engraving, reminiscent of works of art.
7. Royal gun Purdey. Cost: $195,000. James Purdey & Sons has been making guns for nearly 200 years. Queen Victoria herself bought guns from James Purdy. And now the client of the company is Prince Charles. The weapon may be technical specifications and slightly inferior to other famous brands, but appearance he is flawless. It is made only by hand and to order. Purdey's most expensive product, a pair of guns, is $195,000.
8. Shotgun IVO Fabbri 12G. Cost: $189,000. The IVO Fabbri 12G is also handcrafted. Here, not only the barrel itself is a work of art, but also an exquisite case. However, for $189 thousand everything should be at the highest level!
9. Boss 12GA O/U. Cost: $125,000 The British company Boss produces royal guns. Members of the British royal family have more than one Boss shotgun in their collection. The Boss 12GA O/U is lightweight, beautifully engraved, and, of course, has an impressive price of $125,000.
10. Swiss army knife. Cost: $70,000. It might seem like an ordinary Swiss Army knife, but it costs like a good car. In fact, this is a work of not only weapons, but also jewelry art. Its handle is made of 950 platinum and encrusted with 430 diamonds, totaling 4 carats. Diamonds are also adorned with all the special tools of the knife (corkscrew, opener, etc.). Also included with the knife are a chic sheath and a chain made of pure gold.
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