Ca. 400-350 BC.A bronze helmet, a variant of the Negau type, a regional Italian style with a characteristically conical shape. The tall, capped form resolves in a concave neck with a pronounced brim. It once would have been decorated with attachments and feathers, as similar known examples demonstrate. Their distinctive shape represented the ferocity and might of the Etruscan army. Memories of these soldiers lived on for centuries after the Etruscan metalsmiths stopped producing them, as evidenced by an eastern Hungarian Celtic tetradrachm (ca. 2nd century BCE) that depicts a horseman wearing one of these helmets and holding a torc, a symbol of power. Cf. A pilos helmet in Berlin, illustrated in Antikenmuseum Berlin (Berlin, 1988), no. 1 on pp. 80-81. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. The report prepared by an independent Belgian Laboratory will accompany the purchase. The item comes with an academic report written by Russel Scott; famous lecturer, reenactor and expert of Viking and medieval artefacts.Size: L:215mm / W:230mm; 520gProvanance: Property of a London doctor; formerly in the J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA.
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Ca. 900-1000 AD. Rare Viking period iron helmet; of elongated form in triangular sections; attached with iron rivets passing through this overlap to secure them in position; the rivets worked flat into the surface of the helmet, almost invisible from the outside but detectable on the inner surface; the inverted lower rim furnished with an additional series of rivets, probably to accommodate a lining; the plate-junction at the apex with loop, allowing a plume or horsehair streamer to be inserted, or a conical covering plate to be attached. Reference: Curtis, H. M., 2,500 Years of European Helmets, North Hollywood, 1978; Denny, N. & Filmer-Sankey, J., The Bayeux Tapestry, London, 1966; Kirpicnikow, A. N., Russische Helme aus dem Frahen Mittelalter Waffen- und Kostamkunde, 3rd Series, Vol. 15, pt. 2, 1973; Menghin, W. The Merovingian Period - Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, p.326-7, item I.34.4. The item comes with an academic report written by Russel Scott; famous lecturer, reenactor and expert of Viking and medieval artefacts. Size: L:235mm / W:200mm; 800g Provenance: Allegedly found in 1942 in Germany. Brought to England in 1945. Various English private collections. In last collection until 2018, when bought by the current owner.
Ca. 400 BC.A beautiful example of a Chalcidian helmet. The stylised and ornately decorated bowl is forged in one piece and embossed with a ridged line decoration. Pairs of rivets on each side to hold the cheekpiece. The Chalcidian type was introduced in the 6th century BC as a development to its predecessors, the Corinthian and Illyrian models, with improvements in design which gave the wearer better hearing and vision. The helmet’s lighter design allowed for greater mobility as well. For other Chalcidian examples without a nose-guard, see D. Cahn, Waffen und Zaumzeug Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig, 1989, Basel, pp. 39 - 42. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. The report prepared by an independent Belgian Laboratory will accompany the purchase. The item comes with an academic report written by Russel Scott; famous lecturer, reenactor and expert of Viking and medieval artefacts.Size: L:270mm / W:220mm; 620gProvenance: Property of a London private collector; formerly in a European collection; acquired from Peter Ing till collection in early 2000s (Vienna). Formerly in an old Austrian collection.
Ca. 200 AD.A fine silver ring with a circular band, flared shoulders, an octagonal gem set in a square bezel decorated with a left-facing, standing warrior wearing a crested helmet and holding a spear in his right hand. Good condition, and fully wearable. To find out more about Roman jewellery production, see Higgins, R. (1980). Greek and Roman jewellery. London: Methuen. For a ring with similar intaglio sold at Christie's, see https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-4889619.Size: D: 17.35mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 5.05g.Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1980s.
Ca. 400 BC.A bronze pilos helmet, in the form of a conical, brimless bronze cap with hinged cheekpieces. The Pilos helmet takes its name from a felt cap of similar shape, often illustrated in depictions of herdsman and other outdoor workers. During the 5th-3rd centuries B.C., the type was popular because of its high level of functionality and ease of production. Pilos helmets show the evolution towards lighter and more flexible gear, with greater ability to breathe, see and hear without the faceplates of the earlier Corinthian type. Their simple conical design was also more economical and easier to construct. By the late 4th century, many were equipped with cheek guards and a flaring neck guard, as seen here.Size: L:290mm / W:225mm ; 700gProvenance: Property of an European collector; formerly in Ing. P. Till collection till 1999; previously bought in Vienna in 1971.
Set of two original vintage sport poster by BFSS – British Field Sports Society. 1. Have you renewed your BFSS subscription? If not - you can do so here today. – red and white lettering set over green background. Printed by McCorquodale, London. Horizontal. Excellent condition, creasing. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 32x50, year of printing: 1940s; 2. People like these belong to the British Field Sports Society and enjoy their sport. Join them today – featuring photographs of a miner in a protective helmet, a doctor, and a lady with an older gentleman set over illustrations of hunting, dog racing, fishing, and polo. Good condition, creasing, foxing, tears. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 76x51, year of printing: 1940s.
Original vintage World War One propaganda poster - I have formed your king trust in him. Yser and Lys, Fighters and Royalist Resistance fighters / J'ai forme votre roi ayez confiance en lui. Yser et Lys, Combattants et Resistants Royalistes – featuring an illustration of King of Belgians Albert I of Belgium (1875-1934) in his iconic Adrian helmet and military uniform with a Belgian flag and lion behind him set over black background. Fair condition, paper losses on edges, small paper loss in bottom left corner, staining, tears, creasing, tape on reverse. Country of issue: Belgium, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 106x77, year of printing: 1910s.
Featuring a small-format, publicity postcard, hand signed in silver marker ink below an atmospheric photographic print of Michael in his race helmet.The presentation is mounted in a desk frame or alternatively it can also be hung. Mounted, framed and glazed to a high standard 24cm x 32cm. Click here for more details and images
Stainless-steel case with carbon-composite elements within and rotating bezel listing the 18 circuits of the MotoGP World Championship 2008. Swiss-made quartz movement and sapphire crystal.This limited-edition Chronograph celebrated Tissot as the Official Timekeeper of the MotoGP since 2001. The official MotoGP logo is engraved on the case back and the latter can be exchanged with one of the 18 medallions presented in the helmet case, using the special tool provided. Each of these is engraved with one of the circuits hosting a 2008 championship. The logo is also shown on the folding buckle that secures the textured rubber strap. Never worn. One corner of the helmet visor is broken off with the snapped piece being suppliedClick here for more details and images
A Derby Porcelain Figure of Britannia, circa 1770, the standing goddess with a shield at one side, a flag at the other, a lion and trophies at her feet, on a scroll moulded base37cm highSome restoration to the tip of the helmet, tip of the flagpole, fingers of right hand and the horn at the base. Handle of the sword lacking. Typical losses to the applied work at the rear. Some light glaze crazing and enamel wear.
World War II and later medal group comprising Defence and War Medals and Air Efficiency Award (EII) with further service bar awarded to Flt. Lt. F. R. Young RAFVR. The Air Efficiency Award is granted for 10 years’ efficient service in the Auxiliary and Volunteer Air Forces. The bar is awarded for a further 10 years’ service. Sold along with a particularly extensive archive of research material, photographs, correspondence and the recipient’s logbook and flying helmet. Flight Lieutenant Francis (Frank) Young was passed fit for duty with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (RAFVR) in March 1942. For the first year he undertook training in Cornwall and Heaton Park before sailing on the Queen Mary to Canada to further train as a pilot, qualifying on April 21st 1944. He then transferred to the Fleet Air Arm with the rank of Sub Lieutenant. Frank was to spend the remainder of the war flying a variety of planes, mainly Supermarine Seafires (the Naval version of the Spitfire) with 894 Squadron, from aircraft carriers, and was in the Pacific when the atomic bombs were dropped in August 1945. He was demobilised in 1946 but obviously missed flying as he re-joined the RAFVR in 1947. He was to spend the next 16 years with them before finally retiring from the service in August 1966. However, even then Frank’s association with the RAF was far from over and he went on to be headmaster of the RAF Grammar school in Changi, Singapore. Upon returning to the UK he became headmaster of Bridgnorth Grammar School before finally retiring to Sidmouth. The lot includes a formidably complete archive of Flt Lt Young’s life and service, including his flying logbook, wings, helmet, incredible private photographs of deck landings (and accidents) on aircraft carriers and correspondence to him whilst he was in Singapore.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.- Original silver costume helmet from the television series, as worn by actor, Gil Gerard, in the role as Captain William 'Buck' Rogers, 1979-1981, approx. H.25 x W 22.5 cm., with 5 computer printed copies of photographs showing the actor wearing this helmet; with an accompanying COA from The Museum of Mom & Popular Culture, signed by curator, Alan J. Adler. Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was an Americanscience-fiction adventure television series produced by Universal Studios. The series ran for two seasons from September 1979 April 1981 on NBC. The feature-length pilot episode for the series was released as a theatrical film in March 1979, before the series aired. The film and series were developed by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens, based on the fictional comic strip character, Buck Rogers, created in 1928 by author, Philip Francis Nowlan. Condition Report: signs of age and wear from use on the production, lacking some pieces to top and sides of helmet.
Victorian silver milk jug, of plain barrel form, with strap handle, hallmarked Jonathan Wilson Hukin & John Thomas Heath, London 1885, together with an Edwardian example, of helmet form, with central girdle and scroll handle, upon three pad feet, hallmarked Thomas Hayes, Birmingham 1904, a pair of 1930's peppers, of typical plain form, hallmarked London 1932, maker's mark indistinct, and a modern silver egg cup, hallmarked Turner & Simpson Ltd, Birmingham 1956, approximate total silver weight 8.25 ozt (256.7 grams)Condition Report:General wear commensurate with age and use, including surface scratches, nicks and small indentions and knocks. Hallmarks with varying degrees of wear, hallmarks to peppers in particular worn.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.- Thomas Salter Helmet & Space Sound Gun, no. 2264, Thomas Salter, Fife, Scotland, 1981, comprises: a plastic red and white helmet with adjustable liner, play transmitter and receiver, a space sound gun with repeater action, a white and silver Buck Rogers belt, clip on badge and uniform insignia, all contained within the original box. Condition Report: signs of age and wear from use, the original box scuffed at corners and 2 clean edge tears to top right edge.
Italian style suit of armour Suit of armour in Italian 16th century style, with closed helmet and hinged visor, breast and back plate with gorget, the arms with vambraces, pauldrons and gauntlets, knee length assets above cuisse, poleyn, greave and sabaton leg armour, mounted on padded dummy and wood base, late 19th / early 20th century with some later replaced parts.189cm high overall, the suit measures 170cm and the base 19cm high.The suit of armour has some replaced parts, these are given away by the lack of overall pitting marks that the rest of the suit has. The replaced parts are the two Rerebraces between the elbows and the shoulders. The toe caps of each sabaton and the back plate. The helmet has two modern looking bolts inside that hold the visor to the main part of the helmet, the pins which secure the arms to the breastplate/ body section are also replaced. There are leather pads underneath most of the joints in the armour, these look to be original and whilst in a stable condition they are perishing in areas. The leather straps and buckles outside of the suit look to be later replacements. The suit has overall pitting but also just the occasional rust spot that would be easily cleaned up. The dummy the suit is mounted on has adopted a slight forward lean on the left foot as it the figure was preparing to take a shot with shotgun. This does not affect the stability of the suit on the base or its presentation.
German style suit of armour. Suit of armour in German 16th century style, with open helmet, the breast and back plate with gorget, the arms with spiked besagew, vambraces, pauldrons and gauntlets, knee length assets above cuisse, poleyn, greave and sabaton leg armour, mounted on padded dummy and wood base, mid 20th century.202cm high
Murmillo Gladiator suit of armour Murmillo Gladiator suit of armour, including helmet with plume, leather studded chest belt, the right arm with double-edged short sword, together with rerebrace and vambrace and gauntlet, the legs with two greaves fitted with brass lion head masks, together with shield, mounted on a metal and wood manikin.180cm high
17th Lancers Officers Chapka 17th Lancers Officers Chapka, extensively restored and restructured from relic condition, with homemade liner. The helmet plate with South Africa 1879 battle honour, with replaced black ostritch feather plume, together with a copy of 'The Crimea War signed by general editor Ludovic Kennedy.
Lord Berkeley Paget's Full Dress Uniform Of The (Queen's Own) Staffordshire Yeomanry Cavalry Circa 1860Comprising dark blue cloth tunic with silver bullion thread lacings and cap lines, embroidered collar and cuffs; dark fur busby with red bag and leather liner, the interior stamped in gilt 'Hawkes & Co., Helmet, Cap, Sword & Accoutrement Makers, 14 Piccadilly, London', silver bullion badge and lines, and velvet-lined white-metal chin-chain: in its japanned storage tin with brass plate engraved 'Lord Berkeley Paget'; a pair of woollen overalls with red felt side stripes, and retaining a pair of blue felt braces; four pairs of buff leather gloves; and a gilt bullion sword knot: the uniform and accessories contained in the original japanned tin, the lid with brass plate engraved 'Lord Berkeley Paget' (some minor moth damage)Footnotes:Lord Berkeley Charles Sydney Paget (1844-1913) was the son of the 2nd Marquis of Anglesey. He was appointed Cornet in the Staffordshire Yeomanry Cavalry in 1860For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A German Half-ArmourEarly 17th CenturyComprising a cuirassier helmet with heavy two-piece skull with turned low comb, pivoted bevor and peaked fall (some damage), the latter carrying a rivetted triangular face-guard pierced with two rectangular vision slits and crosses, gorget-plate front and back with turned edges, single hinged gorget-plates at front and back with turned edges, 'almain' collar with spaudlers each of six downward-lapping plates, cuirass comprising breast-plate with medial ridge drawn-out to a point above a short skirt, and turned at the neck and arms, the former struck with a Nuremberg mark beneath, back-plate shaped to the back and with turned edges, one-piece tassets each embossed with six simulated lames and suspended on metal hinges, and domed lining rivets throughout (some old pitting and rust patination)Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Property of a European Nobleman, Christie's London, Antique Arms and Armour, 29 March 1995, lot 106For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A North European Cuirassier Helmet Of Siege WeightCirca 1630With heavy two-piece skull riveted together and bordered by double incised lines, fall (peak missing) and bevor pivoted at the same points and incised with line borders en suite, the latter shaped to the chin and with hook catch on the right, single gorget plate front and rear (some damage) with double line inner borders and slightly recessed turned outer borders followed by dome-headed lining rivets (four missing, pitted overall); together with a Continental cuirassier officer's back-plate shaped to the back and with flanged neck and arms, and retaining its brass shoulder-chains, each with brass mount embossed with a star and crescent, and two-position clasp embossed with neo-classical ornament including sprigs of laurel (2)The first 30 cm. highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A German BurgonetCirca 1540-50, Probably AugsburgOf bright steel now painted russet brown on the inner surfaces, with one-piece skull embossed with three raised and engrailed combs, made in one with the bluntly-pointed peak and neck-guard and pierced with pairs of holes probably for a fabric covering, the back at the neck with two keyhole-shaped piercings, hinged cheek-pieces each pierced with five holes over the ears, the main edges turned and roped, and with dome-headed lining rivets 28 cm. highFootnotes:ProvenanceThe Mark and Peter Dineley CollectionsFor a related burgonet in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. no. 14.25.556) see Stuart W. Pyhrr, European Helmets, 1450-1650, Treasures from the Reserve Collection, 2000, p. 20, no. 28 (illustrated). The footnote reads 'This burgonet belongs to a series of virtually identical examples having three raised and engrailed combs that were worn by the guards attached to a noble German or Austrian house. Several helmets bear the mark of Augsburg and that of Desiderius Helmschmid (1513-1579), the city's leading armorer in this period (the Metropolitan's burgonet is unmarked). Pairs of holes in the bowl suggest that the surface was covered with fabric, stitched in place, leaving only the tall combs exposed. The forging of a helmet bowl with three tall combs from a single plate of steel required considerable skill...'For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Cased Pair Of French 40-Bore Percussion Duelling Or Target PistolsBy Le Page Arq.er Du Roi A Paris, No. 2927, Circa 1830With swamped ratchet rifled twist octagonal sighted barrels originally browned and each signed in gold within a double line gold oval on the top flat, and numbered respectively '1' and '2' in gold along the sighting groove, the muzzles each with chased gold line and arcaded encrusted gold foliage, breeches each with short gold lines, chased and partly gilt foliage in the sighting groove, and with unidentified gold-lined barrelsmith's stamp in an oval beneath, grooved engraved tangs numbered respectively '1' and '2' in gold, case-hardened flat detented locks each signed in gold within a gold oval between gold-inlaid fronds, and engraved with foliage at the front and a martial trophy on the tail, case-hardened foliate engraved hammer (the other mostly replaced), highly figured half-stocks each carved in relief with a scallop shell on the fore-end, chequered rounded butts each with oval ebony pommel carved as a laurel wreath inset with an engraved case-hardened steel cap, case-hardened mounts finely engraved with foliage and comprising wing-shaped side-plates, spur trigger-guards, and trigger-plates, the finials in the form of a close-helmet surmounting a shield, adjustable set triggers, and retaining much original finish: in original brass-mounted fitted wooden case veneered in highly figured mahogany (some loss of veneer) lined in faded dark blue velvet and red morocco leather with tooled and gilt borders, containing most of the original accessories including ebony powder-flask, chiselled steel oil bottle, steel bullet mould serial numbered to the pistols, and powder-measure, the exterior of the lid (old splits, one piece of brass trim detached) with central oval escutcheon 19.7 cm. barrels Footnotes:For a very similar pair of pistols by the same maker and sold in these Rooms, see Fine Antique Firearms from the W. Keith Neal Collection, 10 November 2005, lot 74This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
SCHUCO; two German tinplate clockwork motorcycles comprising a Motodrill Clown and a 1012, with riders, with a box for a Motodrill 1006 (3).PROVENANCE: The Collection of Jack Tempest. Additional InformationNo key. The no.3 motorcycle does wind and the mechanism runs. The no.2 motorcycle does wind although the mechanism needs coaxing to make the wheel move. The no.2 vehicle with some rusting to the petrol tank and around the headlight. General scuffs and paint losses here and there, also to the head and helmet with a very slight knock to the head. The other motorcycle is in better brighter condition with some general scuffs and light scratches etc.
Stanley Thorogood (1873-1953), 'Knight Robert for the Coronation', an earthenware figure, an early prototype for Royal Doulton, modelled standing with plumed helmet in his left hand, a dog at his feet, with polychrome decoration, 41cm high.Stanley Thorogood (1873-1953) was Superintendent of Art Instruction, Stoke-on-Trent, 1913-19. From 1920, he was Director of Camberwell Art School in London. Born in 1873, Stanley Thorogood trained at Brighton School of Art and won a Gold Medal Travelling Scholarship to Italy. He was particularly inspired by imagery, mostly 19th century romantic depictions, of medieval knights. Commonly known for his three-dimensional sculptures - including a knight on horseback, c.1915, at Brighton Art Gallery - he pursued an interest in medieval equestrian subjects. Crazing through the figure.
JENKINS (JOHN)The Martial Achievements of Great Britain and her Allies; from 1799 to 1815, engraved title pictorial title, additional hand-coloured engraved pictorial title, hand-coloured dedication to the Duke of Wellington, 51 hand-coloured aquatint plates, letterpress list of subscribers, contemporary red morocco gilt, spine tooled with repeated helmet, sword and feather device, marbled edges, rubbed at extremities (exposing band at lower spine), upper hinge cracked [Abbey Life 365; Tooley 281], 4to (335 x 270mm.), J. Jenkins, [1815, watermarked 1812-1815]Footnotes:Provenance: Alexander McGrigor (1827–1891, bibliophile), gilt morocco bookplate.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A large Chinese Manchu Military Officer's ceremonial metal Helmet, late 19th century, 34cm highCompare with a similar example exhibited, Imperial Silks of the Ch'ing Dynasty, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, October 6-December 19, 1991. 清19世纪 铜鎏金头盔 Condition Report: the metal with rust and some wear to the gildingjust the helmet shown with no neck flap, borders, lining or terminal spike Condition Report Disclaimer
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