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Mini crossbow pistol and a selection of bolts

A MEISSEN FIGURE OF A YOUTH SHOOTING A CROSSBOW, LATE 19TH C, IN TRICORN AND TURQUOISE COAT, GILT WAISTCOAT WITH LACE AND FLOWERED BREECHES,  BESIDE A MARBLE COLUMN, 15CM H, IMPRESSED 62, INCISED F 33, CROSSED SWORDS Crossbow damaged, small chip inside rim of tricorn, chip to dagger hilt, small chips on coat tails

A modern crossbow together with two Armex UK bows CONDITION REPORTS Crossbow - the woodwork has dents and knocks / scratches conducive with use. There is some sign of rust to some of the metalwork particularly the trigger and top screw bolt and the sight. There appears to be a screw of some sort missing towards the front end of the bow and chips to the metal work. The plastic to the shoulder end is inscribed "MK" within a seal mark of bow and arrow and has some knocking and scratching. The trigger and release appear to work though not known if in full working order. Armex UK silver maple leaf decorated bow - not known if complete as it does appear some elements of the firing mechanism do not appear so. There are some signs of rusting to the nuts. See images for further detail. Armex UK blue bow - again not known if complete though it does appear some items may be missing. See imgaes for further detail.

Scheibenarmbrust, Belgien/Frankreich, um 1900 Elegant geschwungener Stahlbogen mit konvexer Rückenseite und Hanfsehne, stabile Bogenverankerung mit massiven seitlichen Messingplatten und Schrauben. Sparsam verzierte Holzsäule mit Bolzenrinne, funktionsfähiges Klappenschloss mit Stecher, vorn an der Säule später angebrachte beinerne Führung, vor dem Bogen der Querstift für den Spannhebel. Abzugsbügel, Schlossklappe und Querstift aus Neusilber. Die Armbrust wurde zum Anschlag über die Schulter gelegt, Visier und hinterer Schulteranschlag fehlen. Länge 135 cm. Zustand: II A Belgian/French target crossbow, circa 1900 Elegant geschwungener Stahlbogen mit konvexer Rückenseite und Hanfsehne, stabile Bogenverankerung mit massiven seitlichen Messingplatten und Schrauben. Sparsam verzierte Holzsäule mit Bolzenrinne, funktionsfähiges Klappenschloss mit Stecher, vorn an der Säule später angebrachte beinerne Führung, vor dem Bogen der Querstift für den Spannhebel. Abzugsbügel, Schlossklappe und Querstift aus Neusilber. Die Armbrust wurde zum Anschlag über die Schulter gelegt, Visier und hinterer Schulteranschlag fehlen. Länge 135 cm. Condition: II

Armbrustbolzen, deutsch, 15./16. Jhdt. Kräftige eiserne Spitze mit rhombischem Querschnitt an leicht konischer Tülle. Stellenweise narbig. Originaler Schaft aus Eichenholz, die eingesteckten Federn aus Holzspänen, am Rand stellenweise ausgebrochen. Schöner, komplett erhaltener Bolzen. Länge 41 cm. Provenienz: Sammlung Trömner, Abensberg. Zustand: II - A German crossbow bolt, 15th/16th century Kräftige eiserne Spitze mit rhombischem Querschnitt an leicht konischer Tülle. Stellenweise narbig. Originaler Schaft aus Eichenholz, die eingesteckten Federn aus Holzspänen, am Rand stellenweise ausgebrochen. Schöner, komplett erhaltener Bolzen. Länge 41 cm. Provenance: Sammlung Trömner, Abensberg. Condition: II -

Schützenarmbrust, Bayern, um 1900 Originaler geschwärzter Stahlbogen (Lederriemen auf der Außenseite) in verschraubter Halterung. Lackierte Nussholzsäule (Risse) mit Beineinlagen, Bolzenhalter und Visier fehlen. Intaktes Klappenschloss mit Sicherungshebel, Stecherabzug mit gefingertem Abzugsbügel aus Messing. Partiell leicht beschädigt, Altreparaturen. Länge 66 cm, Bogenweite 53,5 cm. Formschöne Scheibenarmbrust für eine Distanz von ca. 35 m, in dieser Art bis in die 1920er Jahre von bayerischen Schützenvereinen wie in Nürnberg und München benutzt. Zustand: II A Bavarian target crossbow, circa 1900 Originaler geschwärzter Stahlbogen (Lederriemen auf der Außenseite) in verschraubter Halterung. Lackierte Nussholzsäule (Risse) mit Beineinlagen, Bolzenhalter und Visier fehlen. Intaktes Klappenschloss mit Sicherungshebel, Stecherabzug mit gefingertem Abzugsbügel aus Messing. Partiell leicht beschädigt, Altreparaturen. Länge 66 cm, Bogenweite 53,5 cm. Formschöne Scheibenarmbrust für eine Distanz von ca. 35 m, in dieser Art bis in die 1920er Jahre von bayerischen Schützenvereinen wie in Nürnberg und München benutzt. Condition: II

Crossbow with mahogany stock , 72 cms length, 71 cms wide, trigger mechanism jammed, no cord/string, damage to part of the trigger, stock ok, though slightly wornCondition Report72 cms length, 71 cms wide, trigger mechanism jammed, no cord/string, damage to part of the trigger, stock ok, though slightly worn

Vergoldete Zwiebelknopffibel, römisch, 3. Jhdt. Vergoldete Bronze. Bügel mit trapezförmigem Querschnitt. Die halbkugeligen Knöpfe an profilierten Abschlüssen. Nadel intakt. Länge 8,6 cm. Imposantes Sammlerstück! Provenienz: Aus einer Privatsammlung in Süddeutschland. Zustand: II - A gilded Roman crossbow fibula, 2nd half of the 3rd century Gold-plated bronze. The hemispherical knobs on profiled ends. Needle intact. Length 8.6 cm. Impressive collector's item! Provenance: From a private collection in southern Germany. Condition: II -

Vier Bronzefibeln, römisch, 2. - 5. Jhdt. Spiralfibel mit umgeschlagenem Fuß. Drei Scharnierfibeln, davon zwei Zwiebelknopffibeln. Alle mit Nadel. Exzellente Patina. Länge 5 cm - 8,5 cm. Provenienz: Aus dem Nachlass eines niederrheinischen Sammlers, von diesem erworben in den 1960er und 1970er Jahren. Zustand: II Four Roman bronze fibulae, 2nd - 5th century A.D. Spiral brooch and three hinged fibulae, two of them crossbow fibulae. All with needle. Excellent patina. Length 5 cm - 8.5 cm. Provenance: From a private collection in the Lower Rhineland, acquired in the 1960s and 1970s. Condition: II

Zwiebelknopffibel, römisch, Ende 3. - 4. Jhdt. Bronzene Zwiebelknopffibel in wuchtiger Ausführung mit unverziertem Bügel und sechs gepunzten Kreisaugen auf dem Fuß. Große Zwiebelknöpfe sowohl an den Enden der auf der Oberseite gekerbten Querarme als auch am Kopfende des Bügels. Ansprechendes Exemplar mit beeindruckender schwarzbrauner Patina. Komplett mit Nadel. Länge 87 mm. Provenienz: US-amerikanische Privatsammlung. Erworben bei Hermann Historica, Auktion 45, Los 1099. Zuvor süddeutsche Privatsammlung. USA-Los: Versand aus den USA. Zustand: II Crossbow fibula, Roman, late 3rd - 4th century Bronze with blackish brown patina. Powerful execution, the surface of the bow smooth, and circular decoration on the pin rest. Large onion-shaped heads at each end of the transverse bar. Complete with pin. Long 87 mm. Provenance: US-amerikanische Privatsammlung. Erworben bei Hermann Historica, Auktion 45, Los 1099. Zuvor süddeutsche Privatsammlung. USA-Lot: Shipping from the USA. Condition: II

Armbrust Armbrust Nussbaum. Geschwungene, massive Holzsäule mit eiserner Nuss. Auf dem Kolben intarsierte, schwarz gravierte Einlagen aus Bein und Perlmutter, teilw. undeutl. Dat. 1(?)52. Abzug mit geradem Abzughebel. Stahlbogen mit Schmiedemarke. Sehne aus Hanf. L. 73 cm. A German walnut crossbow with bone and mother of pearl inlays. Deutsch. 19. Jh.

A 19th century style beech and iron mounted crossbow, having raised foresight and shaped iron bound stock, length 82cmCondition report: Probably a replica which has been artificially aged.No moving parts.Quite rusty but no apparent damage.

Group of 90s items to include carded Kenner Robin Hood Prince of Thieves Crossbow Robin Hood figure, various books to include Batman, Back to the Future, Indiana Jones etc

A Rare Mahogany Gunpowder Magazine By Thomas Conway, Manchester, Circa 1820Lined in green baize and fitted for two copper canisters, each with lacquered threaded brass cap over a threaded brass nozzle, and with folding lacquered brass carrying handle of Chippendale form, the interior of the lid with illustrated maker's trade label, the exterior with flush-fitting brass carrying handle, and in fine condition 23 cm. high X 28.5 cm. wide X 18.5 cm. deepFootnotes:Thomas Conway is recorded in Manchester between 1803 and 1853. His executors continued the business between 1854 an 1869. He was also a crossbow maker, and retailed breech-loading rifles and sporting guns of the 'rook and rabbit' or naturalist's specimen-gun type on C.R. de Berenger's Patent No. 4990 of 27 July 1824Cf. another example by John Manton & Son, formerly in the Dr. Robert Rabett Collection, and sold in these Rooms 30 November 2011, lot 470For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 38-Bore Percussion Beaumont-Adams Patent Double-Action Five-Shot RevolverRetailed By James Burrows, Gun Maker, Preston, No. 25, 214.R. And B.9544., Mid-19th CenturyRetaining much of its original blued finish (cylinder, trigger-guard and butt-cap with some surface rust patination and loss of finish), the trigger-guard numbered '6345' on the inside, London proof marks 17.8 cm. barrelFootnotes:James Burrows, also recorded as a crossbow maker, was at 116 Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire between 1854 and 1870For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A FINE LARGE GERMAN SPORTING CROSSBOW (GANZE RÜSTUNG), LATE 17TH CENTURY with heavy steel bow retained by later gold-painted cords, small iron stirrup and string of twisted cord (the bow now painted black), fruitwood tiller swelling about the nut and shaped for the cheek, veneered over the full length on top with staghorn plaques engraved with symmetrical designs of conventional foliage, strapwork and a green man mask, the underside inlaid with a slender central panel decorated with a further mask incorporating a loading aperture for a cocking pin, the edges veneered with a slender frieze along their length, and the butt inlaid with further foliate panels on each side, fitted with folding adjustable iron sight, a pair of lugs for a cranequin, bone nut, iron trigger with brass terminal, and later brass bolt clip, together with a bolt with iron pyramidal tip 85.0 cm; 33 1/2 in tiller

A LARGE CRANEQUIN FOR A CROSSBOW, DATED 1591, PROBABLY AUGSBURG with circular gearbox stamped with the maker's mark (Neue Støckel 1808) on the cover and pierced with a tracery rondel on one side, ratchet bar engraved with the date and the maker's initials 'AB' at the top behind the claw terminal (belt-hook missing), and faceted winder with turned wooden handle, and the inside fitted with a later cord loop 42.5 cm; 16 3/4 in Another cranequin by this maker (recorded by Støckel circa 1572-87, probably in Augsburg) was sold in this room 30th July 2020, lot 209.

**A COLLECTION OF ELEVEN CROSSBOW BOLTS, 17TH CENTURY AND LATER with wooden shafts and flights (losses and chips), eight with pointed iron heads and short sockets and two with multi-point heads for stunning (one head missing, the iron pitted) 35.5 cm; 14 in average length

An Arborian Tree Man crossbow and dagger from Mike Hodges' sci-fi adventure Flash Gordon. The Tree Men of Arboria wore daggers as part of their costumes, and wielded their crossbows as Flash (Sam J. Jones) escaped the temple after tricking Prince Barin (Timothy Dalton) during the Wood Beast ritual. The crossbow comprises a fibreglass body finished in green with gold-coloured detailing, black wooden bow arms and a foldable arm brace featuring a leather cuff. The resin dagger consists of a slightly curved blade, an intricately detailed green handle and a green leather sheath. Both pieces exhibit minor signs of damage and paint wear. Dimensions (crossbow): 54 cm x 30 cm x 16 cm (21 1/4" x 11 3/4" x 6 1/4"); (dagger unsheathed): 34 cm x 6 cm x 2 cm (13 1/4" x 2 1/4" x 3/4")Estimate: £800 - 1,200 M

Van Helsing's (Hugh Jackman) stunt crossbow from Stephen Sommers' fantasy-adventure film Van Helsing. Van Helsing was given his gas-powered automatic crossbow by its inventor, Friar Carl (David Wenham), and used it in his battle with the brides of Dracula (Richard Roxburgh), killing the vampire Marishka (Josie Maran) after dipping its arrows in holy water. Stunt versions were used during action sequences, to avoid damaging to the functioning hero weapon.Cast entirely in solid rubber, the bow is painted to resemble metal and brass, featuring an ornate grip with a ram's head embellishment, a static arrow cartridge beneath, and a gas canister at the back. The bow arms fold into the side of the main body, with rope, also cast from rubber, strung between them. The arms and bowstring have warped slightly with age, and some paint has chipped away. Dimensions (open): 93 cm x 60 cm x 26 cm (36 1/2" x 23 1/2" x 10 1/4")Estimate: £3,000 - 5,000 †Δ

Micheal Whitehead, oil on board 'Dawn', fishing cobble and a HMS Crossbow painted crest (2)

TWLEVE US 1950s/60s WINDOW CARD MOVIE POSTERScomprising 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea' (1961); 'Onionhead' (1958); 'Operation Crossbow' (1965); 'The Secret of Monte Cristo' (1961); 'Squad Car' (1960); 'The second time around' (1961); 'Jumbo' (1962); 'The Sandpiper' (1965); 'The Big Show' (1961); 'Of Human Bondage' (1964); 'The V.I.Ps' (1963); 'The Wonderful World of Brothers Grimm' (1963), all 22" x 14" (12)

Barnett Rhino XPO917297 crossbow in camouflage colours. Not available for in-house P&P

Atari: A boxed CBS Colecovision Expansion Module #1 for Atari 2600; together with various boxed games, to include: Crossbow, Karateka, Tomcat, Demon Attack, Armor Battle, Hat Trick, Winter Games, Kangaroo, Centipede and Lock 'n' Chase; and various unboxed games, to include: Ms. Pac-Man, Basketbrawl, Digdug, Motor Psycho, Centipede, Fight Night, Jinks, Sentinel, Electronic Pinball, Shooting Gallery, Invaders, Olympics and others. (one box)

A 19th century hunting crossbow, approx. length 80cm. IMPORTANT: Online viewing and bidding only. Collection by appointment via our website or arrange with Mail Boxes Etc couriers ONLY.

A collection of Masters of the Universe action figures, to include complete Modulok with leaflet, Sssqueeze with pet snake, Cobra Khan with pistol, Sy-Klone with pistol, Dragon Blaster Skeletor, King Hiss with shield and staff, Thunder Punch He-Man, Hordak, Buzz Off, Grizzlor with crossbow, Whiplash, Beast Man with whip, Moss Man with mace, Hurricane Hordak with bat wing propellor and battle shield and two Roboto, both with an axe and gun, one with a claw. (qty)

A 1998 Small Soldiers 6 inch "Archer" Gorganite action figure by Hasbro. Complete with crossbow and 3 other weapons.

Civil War Iron Crossbow bolt head - Lincoln find, evidence of impact damage to shaft. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

Important Selection of Paperwork To Lt-Col Richard Broad M.C. (SOE) various items including his military identity card ... 1943 passport to visit Angola ... 1942 letter to him from Imperial Movement Control (Intelligence Section) ... French medal certificate and letter for his involvement in the Vosges Mission by the SAS in 1944 ... SHAEF pass signed by the French General Koenig ... Various letters including a POW sent one from Lt-Col I C Barclay ... Various written and typed reports. Richard Broad born April 1910. Oct 1939 - June 1940 2nd Seaforth Highlanders. 2nd Lt Broad and six of his platoon escaped from the encirclement of his battalion at Dunkirk. In June 1941 he was invited to join SOE as a Captain. Mission to Angola. May 1942 he landed with 5 Commando in Courrier Bay and undertook undercover work. Returned to the UK in 1943. Appointed CO of No10 Commando Crossbow Force. Posted to Airborne Forces Sept 1944. Parachuted into France. Head of Mission Etoile SAS/SOE joint venture to supply The Maquis. Awarded MC, French Lègion d’Honneur and Croix De Guerre with two palms. Richard Broad born April 1910. Oct 1939 - June 1940 2nd Seaforth Highlanders. 2nd Lt Broad and six of his platoon escaped from the encirclement of his battalion at Dunkirk. In June 1941 he was invited to join SOE as a Captain. Mission to Angola. May 1942 he landed with 5 Commando in Courrier Bay and undertook undercover work. Returned to the UK in 1943. Appointed CO of No10 Commando Crossbow Force. Posted to Airborne Forces Sept 1944. Parachuted into France. Head of Mission Etoile SAS/SOE joint venture to supply The Maquis. Awarded MC, French Lègion d’Honneur and Croix De Guerre with two palms.

Pair of 19th Century Samson figures of a hunter with a crossbow and his female companion, gold anchor mark H13cm and a Naples figure carrying a jar H16cm - Condition Report

Hercules / Xena - Production used wooden crossbow, 65 cm.

1948:  JLU 365 MKII Super Snipe. Used in films Operation Crossbow and Royal Night Out, along with various tv appearances.   Note: This vehicle has been assessed and appears to not have a chassis number. This classifies the vehicle as 'reconstructed or rebuilt' and the following guidelines are to followed before the vehicle can be used on public roads.https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-registration/reconstructed-classic-vehiclesTHIS IS NOW A CLOSED AUCTION RUNNING AT 12 NOON ON WEDS 28TH. NO PUBLIC PERMITTED.BIDDING BY ONLINE, TELEPHONE OR COMMISSION BIDS ONLY.VIEWING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AHEAD OF THE SALE.CONTACT ralexander@hansonsauctioneers.co.ukPLEASE OBSERVE ALL GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES WITH LOCAL RESTRICTIONS FROM AREAS IN LOCKDOWNSTRACK AND TRACE WILL BE IN PLACE FOR ALL VISITORS FOR VIEWINGContact Rik Alexander for further information on the collection, offers on the collection, or any questions for the owner.Viewing is by appointment only.Detailed mechanical appraisals/advice is available from an independent specialist. email tomdoyle@nostalgicclassiccarappraisals.co.uk website www.nostalgicclassiccarappraisals.co.ukemail - ralexander@hansonsauctioneers.co.ukIMPORTANT: IT IS UP TO THE BIDDER TO BE SATISFIED WITH THE CONDITION, PROVENANCE, DOCUMENTATION AND CONDITIONS OF THE SALE, PRIOR TO BIDDING. ALL INFORMATION HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY THE OWNER OF THE HUMBER MUSEUM COLLECTION. FURTHER QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME AND HANSONS WILL LIASE WITH THE OWNER TO SATISFY ALL ENQUIRIES.

Britains Herald kneeling Swoppet bowmen (10) in very good condition, (2 swords and 1 crossbow 'pip' missing), Hong Kong production Trojans (8) and a Sikh, G, (19),

A SMALL CROSS BOW marked Hou Shiueh plus approximately two hundred and ninety four bolts, three sets of Truelight replacement strings, three tubes of crossbow wax together with a Liebao -2A-SNL Cross Bow designed to be used with either ball bearings or bolts complete with its instruction leaflets, plus some ball bearings and approximately sixty four unrelated bolts, external condition of items is excellent but the bows have not been tested based on their instructions never to dry fire (PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OVER)

A JAGUAR CROSSBOW together with nineteen bolts plus a spare string, external condition of items is excellent but the bow has not been tested based on their instructions never to dry fire (PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OVER)

A PETTON COMPOUND CROSSBOW, together with four arrows, it is in excellent condition (PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD OR OVER)

A rare Chinese 19th C. late Qing Dynasty Repeating MIlitary wooden crossbow with magazine able to hold multiple arrows. 93cm length  x 66cm wide By repute: Taken from the battlement of the Main North Fort which was captured on August 21st 1860 during the second Opium War.

A ROMANO-BRITISH BRONZE "CROSSBOW" BROOCH with traces of gilding and a herring-bone strip of silver inlay decoration, 4th century A.D.; 2.5" (6.cms) long

A ROMANO-BRITISH GILT-BRONZE "CROSSBOW" BROOCH 4th century A.D.; 2" (5 cms) long

Antique iron and polished carved hardwood crossbow with engraved detailing to metalwork, 24ins long (at fault)

Barnlett black bodied commando M crossbow with pack of four crossbow bolts

English medieval iron crossbow bolt - short range used against enemy infantry. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

THREE ROMAN WHITE METAL CROSSBOW BROOCHES, THE LARGEST OF SINUOUS FORM. H 5.5cms. THE SMALLEST PARCEL GILT. H 2.5cms.

A ROMAN BRONZE CROSSBOW BROOCH. W 11cms.

An 18th century style Italian crossbow with walnut stock, 76cms (30ins) long.

WILLIAM TELL CROSSBOW WITH RUBBER TIPPED ARROWS (GREEN MONK PRODUCT ITEM No 204

Bow and arrows in case, belts, pistol crossbow.

An Antique Crossbow with wooden stock, metal fittings and bow, folding loading mechanism in working order, possible damage to sight Dimensions Length 70cm, wWidth 73cm

300-400 AD. Late Roman. An excellent bronze crossbow brooch, with three onion-like knobs, an arched bow, ribbed lower end and surviving pin. Some signs of possible gilding are still on the knobs and on the arch. Crossbow brooches, used for fastening cloaks were an international late Roman type, and were often worn by men in positions of authority, in the military or civil bureaucracy. A famous ivory diptych, now Monza, Italy, depicts Stilicho, the head of the Western Roman military under the Emperor Honorius in the years around 400 AD, along with his wife, Serena, and son, Eucherios. Both Stilicho and Eucherios wear crossbow brooches to fasten the cloaks on their right shoulders, indicating the importance of this type of dress accessory for those in positions of authority. This beautiful item may have belonged to a Roman military officer or another important official. Excellent condition. Size: L:80mm / W:55mm ; 70g; Provenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market before 2000.

300-400 AD. Late Roman. An excellent bronze crossbow brooch, with three onion-like protrusions, an arched bow, lower tail with incised chevron decoration on the sides and surviving pin. The bow bears an inscription reading “VIVAS.” Crossbow brooches, used for fastening cloaks were an international late Roman type, and were often worn by men in positions of authority, in the military or civil bureaucracy, but also by women. A famous ivory diptych, now Monza, Italy, depicts Stilicho, the head of the Western Roman military under the Emperor Honorius in the years around 400 AD, along with his wife, Serena, and son, Eucherios. Both Stilicho and Eucherios wear crossbow brooches to fasten the cloaks on their right shoulders, indicating the importance of this type of dress accessory for those in positions of authority. This beautiful item may have belonged to a Roman military officer or another important official. The Latin formula ‘vivas’ (“may you live [in Christ]”), commonly found in late Roman contexts, indicates that this particular item probably belonged to a Christian individual. Excellent condition. Size: L:80mm / W:50mm ; 60g; Provenance: Private London collection, formed since the 1970s on the UK and European art market.

300-400 AD. Late Roman. An excellent bronze crossbow brooch, with three onion-like protrusions, an arched bow, rectangular tail and surviving pin. The bow bears an inscription reading “VETERE FELIX.” Crossbow brooches, used for fastening cloaks were an international late Roman type, and were often worn by men in positions of authority, in the military or civil bureaucracy, but also by women. A famous ivory diptych, now Monza, Italy, depicts Stilicho, the head of the Western Roman military under the Emperor Honorius in the years around 400 AD, along with his wife, Serena, and son, Eucherios. Both Stilicho and Eucherios wear crossbow brooches to fasten the cloaks on their right shoulders, indicating the importance of this type of dress accessory for those in positions of authority. This beautiful item may have belonged to a Roman military officer or another important official. The formula VETERE FELIX (‘Use happily’) may reflect a pagan blessing. Excellent condition.Size: L:76mm / W:53mm ; 48g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1980s.

300-400 AD. Late Roman. An excellent bronze crossbow brooch, with three onion-like protrusions, an arched bow, rectangular tail and surviving pin. Some traces of incised decoration and gilding are still visible on the bow. Crossbow brooches, used for fastening cloaks were an international late Roman type, and were often worn by men in positions of authority, in the military or civil bureaucracy, but also by women. A famous ivory diptych, now Monza, Italy, depicts Stilicho, the head of the Western Roman military under the Emperor Honorius in the years around 400 AD, along with his wife, Serena, and son, Eucherios. Both Stilicho and Eucherios wear crossbow brooches to fasten the cloaks on their right shoulders, indicating the importance of this type of dress accessory for those in positions of authority. This beautiful item may have belonged to a Roman military officer or another important official. Excellent condition. Size: L:83mm / W:51mm ; 65.9g; Provenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK /European art markets.

A CASE CONTAINING CROSSBOW ARROWS AND ACCESSORIES

Chinese pellet/stone crossbow, Qing dynasty, 24" long, 25" wide

Chinese Qing dynasty Zhuge Nu repeating crossbow, non-recurve, 39" long, 29" wide bow - ** Provenence by repute, this crossbow was taken from the battlements of the main North Fort, captured in 1860 during the 2nd Opium War, battles of the Taku Forts

African Gabon fang type crossbow, 19th century, with circular split stock trigger mechanism historically nailed closed, the leading point geometrically carved, 46" long, 20" wide bow

African Gabon fang type crossbow, 19th century, with hexagonal split stock trigger mechanism, leather binding around the bow, (bow a little loose to the stock), the leading point geometrically carved, 46" long, 20" wide bow, 51.5" long, 23.5" wide bow

Six German Crossbow Bolts, And Four Continental Woodsman's AxesThe Tips Of The First Late 15th/Early 16th CenturyThe first each with lapped lozenge-shaped head of stiff diamond section, and each on wooden haft with wooden flights; the second comprising two each with heavy single-edged blade of 'gull-wing' form deeply struck with maker's marks, and each on an integral socket with flat rectangular peen, another, with slightly convex cutting-edge, short truncated 'beard' and deeply struck on one side with dagger, eyelash and flower-head marks, and with integral socket, the last with triangular blade and crescentic cutting edge struck on one side with maker's initials and marks, and integral block-shaped socket, all on wooden hafts (10)The first 37.8 cm. to 44.3 cm.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Britains Ancient Siege Machines catapult, a crossbow, and Britains figures (26) with accessories

A Louis Marx Lumar articulated transport truck; a GAMA 282 tinplate crane; GLAM Toy GTP-570 Tin Plate red saloon Car; another green; a tinplate friction powered ambulance possible Mettoy; a Hornby Fast Patrol Launch 'PLI' clockwork Speed Boat, boxed; a Green Monk Chiltern Product William Tell tinplate Crossbow, no arrows, boxed; a Tri-ang Fortis Castle Series 'Corfe', boxed; various plastic soldiers, knights, cowboys and Indians including Crescent Toys, Herald & Chortley; Hornby 32101 Footbridge, boxed; all playworn etc.