8th-7th century B.C. A broad conical bronze helmet, hammered from a single metal sheet, the front with a raised abstract linear motif, four circumferential ribs above the brim, the arched ribs on the front with round terminals, flanking a central rib running down from the apex of the helmet with a stylised animal head(?); pierced holes to the sides for fastening a leather lining and cheek-pieces; mounted on a custom-made display stand. Cf. Barnett, R.D., Watson, W., ‘Russian Excavations in Armenia’ in Iraq, vol.14, no.2, Autumn, 1952, pp.132-147, pl.32, no.2; Borchardt, J.,Homerische Helme: Helmenformen der Ág?is in ihren Beziehungen zu orientalischen und europäischen Helmen in der Bronze-und frühen Eisenzeit, Mainz, 1972, pp.103ff.; Born H., Seidl, U., Schutzwaffen aus Assyrien und Urartu, Sammlung Axel Guttmann IV, Mainz, 1995, pp.90, 94, 107ff., pp.174-175, pls.I and IX, X-XI (AG 168, 385); Christie’s, The art of the warfare, the Axel Guttmann collection, Part I, Wednesday 6 November 2002, London, 2002, no.11 p.18; Christie’s, The art of the warfare, the Axel Guttmann collection, Part II, Wednesday 28 April 2004, London, 2004, pp.32-33; Dezs?, T., Near Eastern Helmets of the Iron Age, (British Archaeological Reports,S992), Oxford, 2001; Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV century BC, Saint Petersburg (2003) in Russian, pl.LXI, nn.88-89-90; see Christie's, 5 June 2014, lot 54; see also Christie's, 14 April 2011, lot 330. 735 grams, 33.7 cm high (2.6 kg, 54 cm including stand) (21 1/4 in). Acquired before 1972. Formerly with a central London gallery. Property of a London gentleman. Accompanied by an archaeological report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11189-186652. Our helmet presents strong similarity with a specimen from Kurdistan, North of Kirmanshah and South of Saqqiz (Borchard, 1972, fig.9, p.107), and could be collocated in the type III of the Urartian helmets according the classification of Borchard. This category is oriented towards the shape of the various Assyrian spiked helmets, and in fact Barrett and Watson classified these helmets as of Assyrian type (Barnett & Watson, 1952, p.143). In the 8th and especially in the 7th century B.C., spheroconical helmets of Assyrian type spread to Urartu and are archaeologically represented by a large quantity of specimens (Gorelik, 2003, Pl. LXI, 77, 85-92). Sometimes they differ from the Assyrian ones having an exaggeratedly long top. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] Fine condition.
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9th-12th century A.D. A T-shaped iron axehead with broad curved edge, slender neck, round flared socket with lateral wings to each face and round extension on the rear. Cf. Sedov, B.B., Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, pl.CX, item 43. 482 grams, 17 cm (6 3/4 in). Property of a London businessman, from his grandfather's collection formed after World War II; thence by descent 1972. These axes are typical of Baltic workmanship. During this age, the axes were the favourite weapons of many Baltic peoples. including the Curonian army which included lightly armed soldiers who fought with spears, shields, fighting knives and axes. A heavily armed soldier could also carry a sword, a helmet, a shield, and a wide-bladed axe. [No Reserve] Very fine condition, professionally cleaned, conserved and restored.
3rd-4th century A.D. A knife composed of an iron blade with one curved cutting edge, a round-section collared handle terminating with the head of the goddess Minerva, modelled in the round with semi-naturalistic detailing to the face, wearing a diadem and crested helmet. Cf. similar to a knife with helmetted finial in Alexandrova, S. & Dermendzhiev, E., 'Three iron knives from the Early Byzantine Fortress on the Hill Devingrad in Veliko Turnovo' (in Bulgarian) in Yotov, V. (ed.), Acta Musei Varnensis I, Weapons and Military Equipment during the Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, 4th-15th centuries, Varna 14-16 September 2000, Varna, 2002, pp.59-62, fig.1. 130 grams, 27 cm (10 1/2 in). European private collection, 1970-1980s. London, UK, late 1990s. This well known typology of Roman military knives (culter) comprises a bronze shaft usually with a head of a warrior or military divinity wearing a helmet. This type was used over a long period: three knives discovered in Bulgaria have been dated back to 5th-7th centuries A.D. on the basis of excavation works in the fortress of Devingrad. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Various 1960's and later Toys and Catalogues, Tomy Dingbot My Robot OMS-B, battery operated, tested ok, reproduction cast Transvaal Paul Kruger Money box, Fisher Price 1979 Soft toy Squirrel, felt fur small Rabbit, Bell Helmet Pez Holder, small Walt Disney Pluto plastic puppet, Britains 40343 Henry V Figure, in original box and 4753 Safari Zoo Park unmade card model, in original plastic bag, Buddy L NASA Space Shuttle and Carrier, in original open box, Waddington's box only for Design 174 Chinese Street scene Jigsaw, three Bayko Instructions books, 1950, 1957 and 1962, Tri-ang Spot-On Doll House Furniture Catalogue, Matchbox 'Action Packed' 1983 Catalogue, Corgi Classics 1988 Catalogue and Brio 1984 Centenary Catalogue, in original envelope, generally VG-E, boxes/packaging G-VG (qty)
Roman Imperial Coinage, Hadrian, Denarii (2), both 128-9, revs. Roma seated right on shield holding spear and parazonium, 3.38g; similar but with helmet beneath Roma, 3.23g (RIC 919 and var.; RSC 338, 338a var.; RCV 3472 var.) [2]. Nearly very fine £100-£120 --- Provenance: First bt C.J. Martin October 1997
![Cnut (1016-1035), Penny, Pointed Helmet type, Winchester, Æthelstan, ædestan on pin, 0.99g/6h (Winchester Mint 1185 [dies Bb]](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/7e751905-027c-4dfd-84b1-ae920115662e/fe0fe80d-f610-499c-8388-ae9300d8042d/468x382.jpg)
Roman Imperial Coinage, Hadrian, Denarii (2), both c. 124-7, revs. Roma in military dress, standing left holding Victory and spear, 3.16g; Virtus (or Roma) standing right, foot on helmet, holding inverted spear and parazonium, 2.79g (RIC 722, 851; RSC 349, 353a; RCV 3471, –) [2]. Good fine £80-£100
SIX BOXES AND LOOSE BOOKS, METALWARES, SEWING MACHINE, COSTUMES AND ACCESSORIES, LINENS AND SUNDRY ITEMS, to include a helmet shaped coal scuttle, copper and brass trough, planters and table lamp, approximately sixty books with titles to include fiction, playscripts and other antiquarian titles, medicine and first aid, a cased Singer sewing machine, a small red Cheney suitcase, assorted largely homemade costumes, hats, wigs and clothing, a brown leather handbag from the second half of the twentieth century, etc (sd) (6 BOXES + LOOSE)
A BOX AND LOOSE OF GENTS CLOTHING AND MOTOR BIKING GARMENTS, including an 'Armr Moto' biker' jacket and matching trousers, both large size, a L59-60 MT Helmet Thunder Roadster, two pairs of Cotton Trader size 11 trainers, a quantity of ceremonial/religous vestments, a long cape made from a blanket and with fabric badges applied, four two piece suits , mostly in worn condition, etc (Box & loose)
A group of small silver items, including a cased set of six pistol grip butter knives, a cased christening set of knife, fork, and spoon, a cased christening set of egg cup, napkin ring, and spoon, a George III helmet shaped milk jug, dwarf candlesticks, bud vase, napkin rings, thimbles, and two propelling pencils. (1 bag)
An early 19th Century hand carved and oil painted wooden Sicilian folk art marionette puppet depicting a Knight in armour. Hand tooled copper medieval armour suit with removeable sword in scabbard, moveable helmet face guard, olive green silk costume and blue silk leggings decorated with gilt details. Measures 66cm ( 94cm inclusive of rod) x 26cm x 13cm.
A late 19th century French ormolu and Sèvres style porcelain mantel clock with eight day movement striking on a bell via an outside countwheel, the backplate detailed 'Woppenhein Paris', the circular enamel dial with blue Roman hour numerals and outer black Arabic minutes, inscribed 'Mueller 23, Edgware Rd London', the drum case with female bust surmount above flower swags, helmet, quiver birds and shield, on a breakfront base with toupie feet, height 35cm, with later pendulum and giltwood stand.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
AN EARLY 1803 REGULATION LIGHT COMPANY SABRE. With a 79.5cm curved and pointed single sided blade partially blued and decorated in gilt with a royal cypher above GR and a trophy of arms with a Tarlton helmet. The decorative knuckle bow cast with a slung bugle and royal cypher, with wire wound leather grip and lions head pommel, the leather scabbard with gilt metal mounts and twin ring suspension, engraved 'Prosser, Charring Cross, London'. 94cm overall.
AN UNUSUAL VARIANT 1803 LIGHT COMPANY SABRE. With a broad 75cm curved single sided blade with shallow fuller, with gilt engraving against a blued background of a crown above conjoined initials and a standing figure of a Light Company Officer wearing a Tarlton pattern helmet, Royal coat of arms, crossed baton and sword and other motiffs, the guard of double S bar type with a central slung bugle in a circle, with a wire wound ebony grip and gilt lions head pommel, in a leather scabbard with three mounts with scrolling details, 93cm overall.
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