Antique Nautical Products

There's always been a certain degree of mystique about large water bodies such as seas, oceans, gulfs etc. For many centuries now, people have been fascinated by folklore, anecdotes related to the maritime world. Lets accept it, deep inside our hearts, we all would love to be sea pirates, even if only for a short while. This fascination of the maritime world also extends to products that are synonymous with it. Be it ship lamps, anchors, compasses, boat flags, vintage nautical clocks or roman helmets, we all would love to make antique nautical products (or at least replicas of them) an indispensable part of our collection. Luckily for all maritime enthusiasts, there are a few companies who are engaged in offering replicas of antique nautical products.

Nautical Mart Inc is an organization that is globally renowned for its commendable range of replicas of antique nautical products. Since being established in the year 1996, the organization has been manufacturing, supplying and exporting replicas of nautical items and nautical handicrafts to a diverse clientele spread across India and overseas. The organization is widely respected for the integrity of its workforce and for its emphasis on always maintaining product quality.

Distinctive attributes of antique nautical products :-

• A certain degree of craftsmanship is visible on antique nautical products, pretty much unlike other products.
• Almost all replicas of antique nautical products are handmade, giving them an exquisite look.
• These have the requisite sturdiness to last for many years. This makes the products ideal for use in both home decor and also as collectibles.
• These retain their luster for a long time period and only require periodic wipes with a dry or a semi wet cloth for cleaning purposes.
• Generally, replicas of antique nautical products are made from brass, which gives them a touch of realism. However, nowadays aluminum is also being used for manufacturing these.

Antique nautical products inspired home decor ideas :-

Using antique nautical products for decor is sure to give your home a novel and also refreshing look. It might not be what everyone chooses to do but for people who like things off -the-cuff, these are perfect. Some examples are,

• Two matching wooden steering wheels can be used on both sides of a bed or a couch, thus providing an exotic look to the room.
• Nautical flags can also be left hanging from ceilings, it makes for a grand statement and is also a way to incorporate vertical decor.
• Painted ceiling compasses are ideal to complement other nautical decor items in a room.
• For those looking for curtains that are unique in their kind, there's not a better option than fishnet curtains. These can be hung around, living rooms, kitchens and even bathrooms.
• Using a small boat and turning it into a bookcase is sure to grab innumerable eyeballs from visitors to your homes.
• Various nautical clocks are also fit to replace the common wall clocks that are found in homes. The use of them will surely make homes more appealing.

Medieval Armor Suits

Materials mirroring those which were used in the medieval period have always fascinated people, with antique lovers going to great lengths in trying to acquire them. Medieval armor suits are one such item that are a perennial favorite of antique connoisseurs. These are ideal to be used in homes, outside museums and in art galleries as a showpiece. Along with it, these suits can also be used by theater artists while performing mock battles in a periodic drama. Since in the medieval era, armored suits varied greatly in their designs with respect to which army they were used by, one can find innumerable varieties of medieval armored suits today, sufficient enough to fulfill all requirements.


Nautical Mart Inc. is a 1996 established organization that is indulged in offering a wide assortment of replicas of products for antique collectors. Apart from the medieval armor suits, some of its other popular products are viking helmet, Spanish helmet, pocket compass and many more. The organization has a diverse clientele spread across the globe who laud the emphasis it puts on ensuring product quality and full customer satisfaction.


History and Evolution of Medieval Armor Suits :-

The medieval era lasted from the 5th century A.D to the 15 century A.D. Owing to the big time period, armored suits used in this era also saw continuous modifications. Be it the Japanese, Spanish and other European countries, every empire had its own version of armored suits for its army. Another important thing to note is that almost in every army, the medieval armor suits were of three major types. These were field armor suits worn in combat, ceremonial armor suits worn in ceremonies and tournament or jousting armored suits to be worn during mock fights. Until the beginning of the period when the use of fire ammunition became common, the medieval armor suits were thought of as impenetrable and thus a must have for every soldier.


Components of Medieval Armor Suits :-

• Head and shoulder armor – It includes comb, helm, visor, gorget and pauldron.
• Torso armor – Comprises of breastplate, plackart, fauld and tasset.
• Arms and leg armor – Protective shields under this category include rerebrace, couter, vambrace, gauntlet, cuisse, poleyn, fan plates, greave and sabaton.

Modern replicas of Medieval Armor Suits: Some facts :-

• Although not as strong as medieval suits, modern armor suits have a much better finishing, thus ideal for antique lovers and also for showcasing.
• Many manufacturers further enhance these suits using various methods, some of which are gold plating, adorning with beads, pearls etc.
• These are almost always made along with a sword which further enhances the look and justified the  medieval theme.
• Steel is the metal most commonly used for making medieval armor suits today.