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French 19th Century Cuirassier’s Officer’s Helmet. A good example of an Officer’s helmet. The skull and peaks are of fire gilt. Surmounting the crown, a gilt metal comb, to each side floral leaf decoration. The front is with a Medusa’s head, below this a flaming grenade. The comb is surmounted, by a short black horse hair tuft plume in gilt holder, the rear of the helmet with a black horse hair tail. To the left side a gilt metal plume holder (One screw post absent) and two large gilt circular boss supports an inter linked , metal backed chin scales. The interior retains part of its original leather sweatband. Gilt remains bright, some age wear GC
Coldstream Guards Officer’s WW1 Unofficial Helmet. A French “Adrien” pattern steel helmet, complete with regulation comb, seven-tongue headband of fine black leather, and narrow chinstrap. The helmet painted khaki, with original metal badge removed and replaced by a small painted Garter Star of the Coldstream Guards. Chinstrap defective, otherwise GC. This helmet came from the 1992 sale at Pitchford Hall, Shropshire, for centuries the seat of the Grant family and for many years home of Gen. Sir Charles John Cecil Grant, KCB, KCVO, DSO (1877-1950) a prominent Coldstream Guards figure. Educated at Harrow, Grant was commissioned into the Coldstream Guards in 1897 and served throughout the Boer War (wounded) and WW1 (twice wounded). In 1919 he was C.O. 3rd Bn. Coldstream Guards, in 1932 GOC London District and he retired as GOC Scotland in 1940. He was Hon. Col. KSLI 1930-46. Back in 1918 he had been assigned to the French Army’s GHQ as liaison officer between Sir Henry Wilson (CIGS) and Marshal Foch. He very possibly acquired the helmet in this period.
Yomut Turkmen 3 x 3 gul chuval face, Turkmenistan, circa 1920s, 2ft. 5in. x 3ft. 7in. 0.74m. x 1.09m. Closing loops to top edge. Small ‘bite’ to lower elem; slight moth damage in places; slight colour run. Note the minor erre-gul of confronting arrowheads and the colourful shrub-like motifs in the lower elem. cf. Jourdan, U. op. cit. p. 201, pl. 160 and p. 58, fig. 87. Lustrous wool and rich colour. together with a Yomut Turkmen 3 x 3 gul chuval face, Turkmenistan, late 19th/early 20th century, 2ft. 6in. x 3ft. 5in. 0.76m. x 1.04m. Closing loops to top edge. Small repair top right edge; slight fraying to sides. Note the two indigo bird’s feet motifs in the narrow top elem and the completely plain lower elem with the exception of an indigo ‘comb’-like motif in top right side. Good lustrous wool and rich, intense colour. (2)
A late 19th century P.V.F. rosewood cased music box, with brass cylinder and single comb movement, playing six airs, winding mechanism to base, glazed cover and a tune sheet to the interior, width 13cm. CONDITION REPORT Length 13cm. Some wear commensurate with age. Mechanism in working order. No teeth missing.
A vintage brass fireman's helmet, having cross axe plate to front, embossed dragon decoration to the comb, complete with chin strap, with damages (AF) damages to the peak and top part of the comb, plate slightly loose, three screws missing to the comb however still secure, generally good condition, no other signs of significant damage or repair
An 18th Century Primitive Ash & Elm Comb-back Windsor Armchair attributed to the West Country. The top rail above seven long hewn spindles piercing through the bent-wood arm bow with ten further turned underarm spindles; five each side. The D-shaped elm slab seat morticed through with four splayed rustic legs, 41½ ins (105 cms) high, 26 ins (66 cms) wide.
A George V silver cigarette box with engraved decoration, raised on four feet (Chester, 1931), together with a cased silver mounted brush and comb set, a silver mug, various silver napkin rings, two silver spoons and a silver bottle coaster CONDITION REPORTS Cigarette case has general tarnishing, knocks and surface scratches conducive with age and use. One leg appears to be squashed as sits unevenly on the table. Mug is slightly mis-shapen and the base has been pushed in. All items have knocks and dings.
Early 20th century AD. A bronze model pheasant-like mythical bird standing with head thrown back; cloison enamel panels to the tail, wings comb and wattle in shades of blue, red, ochre and green; detachable panel to the back and wings with vent to the upper face; screw fixings to the feet. From an old North Country collection; formed between 1970-2000. 3.2 kg, 60cm (24"). Fine condition.
13th-14th century AD. A bronze pilgrim badge of a bird with head turned to peck at a raised wing, modelled in high relief with hatched detailing to the feathers and comb; hook to the reverse. Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1980s and 1990s. 4 grams, 27mm (1"). Very fine condition.
A gentleman's very fine gilt metal mounted coromandel/calamander fitted Dressing Case by Asprey, London (gilt metal labels), the lid opening to reveal a pull down blue velvet covered writing surface and in turn revealing hand held Mirror, Glove Stretchers and ivory Letter Opener/Page Turner, the main interior with a variety of accoutrements including cased ivory Shaving Strop, oval ivory handled Clothes Brush and Hair Brush and upon a stand opening to reveal two ivory handled Cut Throat Razors, the front section with silver mounted glass requisite boxes etc., and a silver mounted Scent/Drinks Decanter, each side having finely cut hobnail pattern, further with ivory Comb and the Tray lifting to reveal lower smaller Tray with a variety of gentleman's requisites including Scissors, Button Hook, miniature Corkscrew, Tweezers etc., the silver mounts with assay marks for London 1870, (a lot of the ivory pieces with conforming armorial crest and monogram, the silver mounts also engraved and matching the hinged lid with the same monogram/armorial crest), 31.5cm wide CONDITION REPORT: Generally very good overall, nothing major
Symphonion: A 7? in. Symphonion disc musical box, with single comb and crank wind, in grained case with floral transfer on lid and internal colour print, with 17 discs in a Symphonion album (spine detached) Motor slightly noisy but plays well, single comb no teeth missing. Discs just over 7 1/2 inch (system couldn't cope with eighth of an inch) Spine detached - means the album is detached (but present)
TWO TRADITIONAL WELSH PIERCED AND CHIP CARVED HAIR COMBS, a pair of lovespoon type pierced and geometrically decorated sugar nips with panel: 'Llanerchymedd', a turned wooden circular small salver. (4) CONDITION REPORT: The larger comb has some losses to 'teeth' although good overall. The smaller comb is generally good, both have wear and tear as expected. Sugar nips good, salver has stains and minor splits.
A Chinese elaborately carved hardstone mirror and assorted vanity accessories, 1920s-30s, comprising: silver mounted green guilloché enamel brush and mirror, 1936; near matching plated atomiser; two etched glass jars with silver mounted lids, 1930-1931; and four purple enamelled combs/brushes (10) CONDITION REPORT: · Chinese mirror has crack across glass. The silvered metal finish has been polished off the handle on the mirror side of the grip. Carved hardstone areas are good. Cabochon stones are all intact. · Etched glass cylindrical large round jars are good condition · 3 piece green enamel pieces are good condition · 2 hair combs and 2 small oval brushes in purple enamel - chip to one comb, one of the brushes with faded and corroded enamel
A Victorian silver Fiddle pattern caddy spoon, probably Robert Williams & Sons, Exeter, 1846, initialled, 20.4g; a silver cruet set, Birmingham, 1940, comprising: a pepper pot and a mustard pot, 76.4g in total; a sterling silver dresser set, comprising: a hand mirror, a hair brush and a comb; a 1976 John Pinches Christmas spoon, 28.5g; etc
A collection of six modernist Wedgwood trial vases, circa 1988, incised black Jasperware, various shapes including pairs of vases, each with comb designs, impressed marks, tallest 17.5cm high (8) Note: never put into production, these items appear to be unique and were acquired directly from the factory
Early C20th Silver & Glass Fitted Travelling Case, London 1914, inc. scent bottles, toothbrush holders, soap holders, toilet jars, brush, hairbrush, pair clothes brushes, comb, buttonhook, shoe horn, manicure set, mirror, pair jewellery boxes, set patience cards, writing set, silk lined interior
Imperial German Fire Fighters Helmet circa 1914, black leather pickelhaube style shell with brass comb to the top, two national cockades and brass fire brigade badge to the front. Interior retains the original leather liner, some wear and small section missing to one tongue. Helmet shows wear but still in generally good condition.
WW2 German Factory Fire Guards Helmet, standard black painted civilian style fire helmet with chrome top comb and neck flap. To one side of the helmet is a decal in the form of a P with PFAFF. Two holes to the front of the helmet wear a German Fire Brigade badge would have once been present. Helmet shell is a black over paint with the original red paint showing through underneath in places. Complete with the original civilian pattern liner and chinstrap.

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