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An unusual Second War pottery figure of a seated bulldog wearing a British steel helmet "Hitler's Terror"

A British steel helmet dated 1939 with camouflage cover

A khaki tropical helmet with black and green pagri by Herbert Johnson of London

A Second War RAF leather flying helmet

Ferrari Racing Car collection - includes one Ferrari yellow ash tray, one Hot Wheels Michael Schumacher 2000 (First Championship win with Ferrari) helmet + gloves plinth and one Ferrari racing car steering wheel plinth (3)

1950s Motorcycle helmet and various motoring brochures/leaflets

An Art Nouveau style copper helmet shaped coal bucket with wrought iron stand and hinged carrying handle. H.39cm

A BRONZE BUST OF THE VALKYRIE after Erte, modelled wearing a horned helmet and holding a short sword, 75cm high Condition Report: Available upon request

HILL (DAVID OCTAVIUS) AND ROBERT ADAMSONA collection of seven salt prints from calotype negatives, comprising; James Linton, a Newhaven fisherman and 3 unknown Boys,corners clipped [Stevenson. Newhaven 45], 200 x 145mm.Edinburgh. Greyfriars' Churchyard, the Dennistoun monuments, with D.O. Hill and his nieces, corners clipped [Stevenson. Edinburgh 48], 120 x 162mm.Rev. Dr. David Welsh (Professor of Church History at Edinburgh University, 1793-1845), [Stevenson. Men. Welsh a], 140 x 110mm.Jimmy Miller, full length in kilt and tartan, one hand holding his hat, the other placed on a helmet, [not in Stevenson], 200 x 145mm. David Roberts (Royal Academician, 1796-1864), [Stevenson. Men. Roberts a], 200 x 155mm. John Hamilton (Advocate, 1795-1847), [not in Stevenson], 150 x 110mm. Engraving of St. Elizabeth of Hungary by Velasquez, [Stevenson. Art 10], 155 x 120mm.together 7 salt prints from calotypes, [c.1843-45] (7)Footnotes:'In the first six months of their association up to the end of 1843, Hill and Adamson were taking photographs characteristics of the whole of their working partnership. For instance, they were already taking calotypes of Greyfriars' Churchyard and the Newhaven fishermen and women which were then, and have been since, considered amongst their finest work' (Sara Stevenson, David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson. Catalogue of their Calotypes Taken between 1843 and 1847 in the Collection of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1981).Provenance: From a private collection. These images extracted from a nineteenth century photograph album of Scottish views (by George Washington Wilson, etc.) passed down through the vendor's family.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An exceptional, early signed photograph, 1898 CHURCHILL WINSTON S.: (1874-1965) British Prime Minister 1940-45, 1951-55. Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1953. An exceptionally early and fine vintage signed sepia cabinet photograph (5 x 8), the image depicting the young military officer standing in a three-quarter length pose in his uniform and holding his pith helmet in one hand. Photograph by J. Heyman & Co. of Cairo and bearing their imprint to the lower mount and verso. Signed ('Winston S. Churchill') by Churchill to a clear area at the head of the image, also adding his rank, Lieut. 4th Hussars, and the date, September 1898, in his hand beneath his signature. Signed photographs of Churchill from this early stage of his life, before entering a career of politics, are extremely rare and highly desirable. Very slightly irregularly trimmed to the borders and with just very minimal, light age wear. VG   In February 1895 Churchill was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the 4th Queen's Own Hussars regiment of the British Army, based at Aldershot. Following military action in Cuba and India, Churchill got himself attached to General Kitchener's campaign in the Sudan as a 21st Lancers subaltern while, additionally, working as a journalist for The Morning Post. After fighting in the Battle of Omdurman on 2nd September 1898, the 21st Lancers were stood down. In October, Churchill returned to England and began writing The River War, an account of the campaign which was published in November 1899. It was at this time that he decided to leave the army.

BOURKE-WHITE MARGARET: (1904-1971) American photographer, the first American female war photojournalist, remembered for her work for Life magazine. A.L.S., Margeret Bourke-White, three pages, 4to, Darien, 24th October 1954, to Edna Robb Webster. Bourke-White informs her correspondent that she is sending her two photographs under separate cover, explaining 'In one I am sitting in the Kennebec River in Maine taking pictures in a bathing suit; in the other I am in tropical helmet and rain cape riding on a mule thru the mountains of Honduras (working with priests on the Jesuit story - riding to very remote villiages (sic) thru the jungle', further apologising that there has been so much red tape regarding the Life pictures, 'All I can say about that is that it used to be much worse. There was a time when almost nothing that was taken for Life could be reproduced outside, but they've loosened up on that policy a great deal. Since I couldn't tell them for what magazine the pix were intended (note blank spaces in stamps on the backs) - just let me know soon as you can' and continuing 'I fully understand the reasons given in your letter. Only please stay away from the Ladies Home Journal, and from the McCalls-Good Housekeeping group, as my book publishers may do something in these directions - later - when my own book is finished…..I'm glad to have you do it, on the basis of your excellent article, and am only sorry there has been such delay at this end. Good luck on it.' In concluding Bourke-White adds that she will not be in California until next spring, 'it is for a good reason. The aero-color shots of Food & Harvest regions went so well that Life has already put the story to bed & no room for more. It was laid out just this week - and will be the lead story in the magazine - 10 pages in color - I'm very proud & dazzled by it as you can imagine for it's unusual to give such space to a piece like this. It will be called The Look of the Land, and will be in the special food issue of Jan. 1. '55'. A letter of good content for its references to Bourke-White's photography, and in particular with Life. Some light age wear, otherwise VG   Edna Robb Webster (1896-1978) American author, poet, explorer and historian of Mayan culture.

ALDRIN BUZZ: (1930-     ) American Astronaut, Lunar Module Pilot of Apollo XI (1969). The second man to walk on the moon. Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph of Aldrin standing in a full-length pose, wearing his spacesuit and helmet, on the surface of the moon. Signed in bold black ink with his name alone to a clear area of the image. EX    

PATTON GEORGE S.: (1885-1945) American General of World War II. An attractive signed envelope issued to commemorate the Attackers of Westwall and featuring a head and shoulders profile image of Patton wearing his helmet, addressed to Herbert Dessert at Fall River, Massachusetts, and postmarked with the U.S. Army Postal Service on 16th March 1945. Signed by Patton in bold, dark fountain pen ink 'HQ 3 Army, Censored, G S Patton Jr'. Some light staining to the verso, otherwise VG   The Siegfried Line, known in German as Westwall, was a German defensive line built in the 1930s. From September 1944 to March 1945 the Siegfried Line was subjected to a large-scale Allied offensive. When asked about the Siegfried Line, Patton reportedly said “Fixed fortifications are monuments to man's stupidity”.

An NOS New Old Stock Constantine Weisz Bonneville automatic divers watch. The wristwatch having a silvered dial with red numerals, date box to three and tachymeter to the outer dial. Water resistant 5ATM. On a pierced leather strap. In original red helmet stylized case and still having plastic film to the back of the case. Measures 23cm in length. Face measures 42mm in diameter. 

Greek Coinages, SICILY, Leontini, Æ Tetras, after 210 BC, head of Apollo left, rev. two fish, 1.60g (BMC 76; Sear 1123), Syracuse, Timoleon, Æ Unit, head of Apollo left, rev. Pegasos right, 2.27g (Sear 1199); KINGS OF MACEDON, Philip II (359-336), Æ Unit, diademed head of Apollo right, rev. youth on horseback right, 6.27g (SNG ANS 944); Philip III (323-317), Æ Half-Unit, Macedonian shield, facing head of Herakles on central boss, rev. helmet, 4.36g (Price 2806) [4]. Very fine £80-£100

Greek Coinages, ILLYRIA, Dyrrhachion, Stater, c. 350-300, Pegasus flying right, δ below, rev. helmeted head of Athena right, club and e behind head, dolphin above helmet, 8.42g (McClean 5038; BMC 12; Sear 1895). Light porosity, otherwise very fine, attractively toned £200-£260

Marriage of Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg, 1816, a white metal medal, unsigned [by J. Westwood?], conjoined busts left, Leopold wearing lion-crested helmet, rev. legend, 43mm (BHM 908). Pierced at top, some contact marks, otherwise about extremely fine, rare £60-£80

Duke of Wellington, 1841, a copper medal by B. Pistrucci, bust left, rev. plumed helmet decorated with classical scenes, thunderbolt below, 60mm (Eimer 118; BHM 2011; E 1353). Extremely fine, scarce £200-£260 --- The Duke of Wellington was held in high regard by the royal family and was a frequent visitor to Claremont in 1816-17

Two Edwardian helmet plates, 1st foot and Kaffrarian rifles

A George III silver cream jug, by Ann Robertson, Newcastle circa 1810, of helmet form with reeded bands and handle, raised on ball feet, 11cms high, 4.8oz.

A Victorian brass helmet shaped coal scuttle, 35cm high.

A Victorian brass helmet shaped coal scuttle, 40cm high.

A George III Neo Classical silver helmet shaped cream jug, engraved with floral and foliate swags, shield reserve monogram engraved, possibly John Mewburn London 1786, 3¼oz.

A 19th century Japanese carved okimono depicting a craftsman making/repairing a Samurai kabuto (helmet), the craftsman shown holding the helmet with mallet and small chest of drawers, apparently unsigned, height 7cm.

ARMOUR, 17th Century single bar lobstertail helmet, possibly German

WWII, German helmet

A VINTAGE VIETNAMESE PITH HELMET, together with a 'Luton Curic Straw Boater' and a Dunn & Co silk top hat (3)Condition Report:The top hat is dented to one side - would need reshaping. Front to back of rim approx 20 ins

A WORLD WAR II FLYING HELMET CONVERTED TO A MOTORING USE, together with a pair of fur backed driving goggles

An Original Doctor Who Prop: A 'Correction Helmet', An Original Doctor Who Prop: A 'Correction Helmet',1977, as seen in 'Destiny of the Daleks' with Tom Baker Reference: https://drwhostuff.com/binge-watch-movellans-daleks/ The Peter Logan collection of original Dr. Who Props Peter Joined Visual the BBC’s Effects Dept in July 1967 where he worked on many episodes as a design assistant making props for visual effects and operating them in the studio and on location. His filming, and studio recording, for the BBC with Dr. who was as follows: Aug 1967 ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN Designers Ron Oats & Ulrich Grosser 1967 ICE WARRIORS Designers Bernard Wilkie & Ron Oats Feb 1968 FURY FROM THE DEEP Designers Peter Day & Len Hutton 1970 INFERNO Designer Len Hutton 1971 CLAWS OF AXOS Designer John Horton May 1972 DR. WHO AND THE MUTANTS 1973 CARNIVAL OF MONSTERS Des. John Horton 1973 TIME WARRIORS Des. Jim Ward 1976 BRAIN OF MARBIUS Des. John Horton Mar 1977 THE SUNMAKERS Des. Peter Day & Peter Logan (Location) Jun 1977 THE SUNMAKERS Acting Des. Peter Logan Dec 1977 INVASION OF TIME Des. Richard Conway & Colin Mapson Jun 1978 ANDRIODS OF TARA Des. Len Hutton Then on 16 Jan 1979 he became head designer and was involved in: Jun. 1979 DESTINY OF THE DALEKS Des. Peter Logan Dec 1980 KEEPER OF TRAKEN Des. Peter Logan Jun. 1981 KINDA Des. Peter Logan Jan. 1982 TIME FLIGHT Des. Peter Logan

Fire Service Interest Helmet Fire Service Interest HelmetAn early 20th century nickel plated Merryweather type fireman's helmet with dragon-decorated comb, applied badge with crossed axes and leather-lined chain chinstrap and lining in original metal helmet box, possibly Manchester Fire Brigade c.1915; the helmet 26.5 cm H, the box 28 cm H

HEAVY BRASS HELMET SHAPED COAL SCUTTLE

RAF HELMET AS ISSUED AND WORN IN TROPICAL AREAS DURING WW2 AND AFTER, GOOD BUT WORN CONDITION WITH NAME AND SERVICE NUMBER (ACTING LEADING AIRCRAFT MAN)

EXCELLENT BRITISH ARMY 2012 MK7 BALLISTIC KEVLAR ASSAULT COMBAT HELMET, MPT CAMOUFLAGE COVER, SCRIM, CATS EYES RUBBER WEB-TEX BAND WHICH BELONGED TO A MEDIC FROM 1ST BATTALION IRISH GUARDS WHO SERVED IN HELMEND PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN

T34 KURSK TANK HELMET, BATTLE OF BERLIN

BRASSWARE - Spit, old school type bell, fender, ETC. Also, copper helmet coal scuttle and a shire horse hoof cover and straps, ETC

Two Modern Brass Helmet Coal Scuttles with Ceramic Handles and a Pair of Fire dogs

An Islamic Brass Bowl, Copper Helmet Shaped Coal Scuttle and a Galleon Decorated Box

A Brass Helmet Shaped Coal Scuttle with Pressed Art Nouveau Floral Decoration, 33cm High

4th-3rd century BC. A tinned bronze helmet of Chalcidian type, the bowl forged from a single piece with a strong carinated ridge and peaked crown, raised neck cover and ear openings with flared edges, long nose-guard with raised edges extending to form the eyebrows; removable cheek-pieces with seven-part hinges, pierced at the lower edges for the attachment of a chin strap; mounted on a custom-made display stand. See Ohly, D., Die Ägineten, Die Ostgiebelgruppe, Munich, 1976; Pflug, H., 'Chalkidische Helme' in: Antike Helme, RGZM Monographien 14, Mainz, 1988, pp.137-150; Chernenko, E.V., The Scythians 700-300 BC, Hong Kong, 1998; Jonovski, Trakits (The Thracians), 7th century BC-1st century AD, Sofia, 2010 (in Bulgarian); parallels in Hixenbaugh, R., Valdman, A., Ancient Greek Helmets, a complete guide and catalogue, New York, 2019, nos.245ff. and pp.478ff., especially X279; similar to a helmet in the Sergei Krakowski collection, at the Pushkin Museum in Moscow, see X256, colour plates p.670ff. 4.04 kg total, 57cm including stand (22 1/2"). Property of a European gentleman living in London; from his grandfather's collection by descent in 1989; accompanied by an archaeological report by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10884-180931. These helmets were not only used by the Greek Hoplites of the area, but also by high ranking Scythian warriors, for which the possession of a Greek helmet signified elite status and social ostentation. Their usual characteristics were the especially pronounced peak of the helmet, the wide and long hinged cheek-pieces, and especially the tin or silver-alloy plated surface. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] Fine condition, some restoration.

1st century BC-1st century AD. A silver plaque with army trophies in low-relief, representing a pastiche of Germano-Roman weapons: two hexagonal shields fitted with central bosses, a quiver decorated by rhomboid patterns, a bow, a pugio dagger, a muscled armour, a helmet, a carnyx trumpet and an oval shield with a central spina. See similar images in Polito, E., Fulgentibus Armis, introduzione allo studio dei fregi d'armi antichi, Roma, 1998, figs.86, 105-107. 11.22 grams, 95mm (3 3/4"). Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; acquired on the UK art market; previously on the European art market before 2000. The plaque was probably an applique for a personal object related to a Roman miles or officer, such as a scabbard ornament or part of a camp casket. The weapons represented likely belong to the Augustan Age, commemorating victories over the Germanic or Celtic people. Fine condition.

Late 2nd-early 3rd century AD. A layered agate cameo portraying a noble lady or an empress in profile, hair falling to just above the nape, where it is plaited. See Popovi?, I., 'Roman cameos with female busts from Middle and Lower Danube' in Pallas, 83, 2010, pp.203-224, figs.15-16. 1.9 grams, 20mm (3/4"). Property of a gentleman from Vienna; from his private collection formed since 1970. Most cameos of this typology originate from the period of rule of the Severan Dynasty, and were made in the first half of the 3rd century AD. A similar cameo in a gold medallion from an unknown site in Hungary, probably from south Pannonia (Popovi?, 2010, Nº 15), portrays a woman with a hairstyle of helmet form (Helmfrisur), characteristic of Julia Domna, the wife of Septimius Severus (160-217"). For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price [No Reserve] Fine condition.

Early 4th century BC. A tinned bronze helmet of Type V, Kunze Group VII, the bowl hammered from a single piece with a blunt central ridge, the lower part of the bowl separated by an indented shoulder; arched cut-outs for ears and eyes, flanged ear protectors and a short neck guard to the rear, short lanceolate nose-guard developing into thick eyebrows with flared edges; the lower edge fitted with hinged cheek pieces; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. See Ohly, D., Die Ägineten, Die Ostgiebelgruppe, Munich, 1976; Pflug, H., 'Chalkidische Helme' in: Antike Helme, RGZM Monographien 14, Mainz, 1988, pp.137-150; Chernenko, E.V., The Scythians 700-300 BC, Hong Kong, 1998; Brinkmann, V., Wünsche, R. (eds.), Bunte Götter. Die Farbigkeit antiker Skulptur. Staatliche Antikensammlungen und Glyptothek, Munich, 2004; Jonovski, Trakits (The Thracians), 7th century BC-1st century AD, Sofia, 2010 (in Bulgarian"). 1.5 kg total, helmet: 32.5cm (12 3/4"). Property of a London gallery; previously in an English private collection 1998-2020; formerly in a private Austrian collection, 1974-1998; accompanied by an archaeological report by military specialist Dr. Raffaele D'Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10871-178854. The Chalcidian type of ancient Greek helmet was essentially a lighter and less restrictive form of the Corinthian helmet. Later Chalcidian helmets had hinged cheek-pieces that were anatomically formed to fit closely to the face. The representation of these helmets with mobile and raised cheek-pieces (type V) appear on Attic vase paintings from the early 5th century BC, although the first four typologies still show fixed elements for the face protection as in their Corinthian prototypes. Contemporary to these representations are the sculptures of the temple of Aphaia in Aegina, where these helmets are widely represented and which represent the first examples of Chalcidian helmets with a short nose-guard. The sculptures of the Temple of Aegina also show how these Greek helmets were often painted: the bowl of the sculpted Chalcidian helmets show traces of dots in blue colour (Ohly, 1976, n.38 pp.94ff.), and the polychrome (which could have different variants) has been restored by German archaeologists (Brinkmann & Wünsche, 2004, p.107"). [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] Fine condition, some restoration.

1st century AD. A red jasper gemstone with a gold mount, depicting the bust of goddess Athena Parthenos (Greek Minerva), wearing the Pseudo-Attic three-crested helmet of Athena Promachos, aegis upon her breast. See Zwierlein-Diehl, Antike Gemmen und ihr Nachleben, Bonn, 2007, pp.408ff., fig.436. 2.07 grams, 23mm (1"). Property of a gentleman from Vienna; from his private collection; previously acquired in Munich, Germany, between 1992 and 1996; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10906-179190. The imagery on the gemstone is based on a famous model, which the gem-cutter Aspasios created in the 3rd quarter of the 1st century BC. It shows the bust of Athena Parthenos of Phidias made in red jasper and signed by Aspasios, today in the National Museum in Rome. The gem-cutter of our gem omitted certain details, such as the lance, and depicted the bust the other way round. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.

11th-12th century AD. A Norman or Cuman four-plate iron helmet constructed from curved triangular sections converging at the apex; the bowl contoured so that the front and back plates overlap the side-plates by 1-2cm 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 plate-junction at the apex with a small tip, allowing a plume or horsehair streamer to be inserted through a now closed ring; two parallel side rivets, possibly for the attachment of cheek-pieces; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. See 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 Frühen Mittelalter, Waffen- und Kostamkunde, 3rd Series, Vol.15, pt.2, 1973; Nicolle, D., Byzantine and Islamic arms and armour; evidence for mutual influence, [in:] Warriors and their weapons around the time of the Crusades, relationship between Byzantium, the West and the Islamic world, Padstow, 2002, pp.299-325; Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period - Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, pp.326-7, item I.34.4; D’Amato, R., ‘Old and new evidence on East-Roman helmets from the 9th to the 12th centuries,’ in Acta Militaria Mediaevalia, 2015, XI, pp.27-157, fig.23, nn.1-2 and pl.1. 1.4 kg total, helmet: 20.5cm (8"). Property of a London gallery; formerly acquired in Germany before 2015; originally in a 1980s Austrian collection; accompanied by an academic report by military expert Dr. Raffaele D’Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10870-178853. Helmets of this general profile and with some form of conical crest are a long-lived military fashion in the Black Sea region, and appear in designs on the bone of a Khazar saddle of 7th-8th century date from the Shilovskiy grave field (Samara region); a similar helmet (of presumed 5th century AD date, but probably later) is housed in the St. Petersburg Museum (inventory reference PA72), previously in the MVF Berlin until 1945 (under inventory ref. IIId 1789i); D’Amato (2015, pp.65ff.) proposed to be of an Eastern-Roman origin of this typology, based on the interchange of the Roman and Khazar military technology. The so called rivetted-plate construction, known across Europe from the Migration Period through to the 12th century AD, appears on to be worn by the English and Norman warriors in the 'Bayeux tapestry' (Nicolle, 2002a, 308-309; 2002b, Pl. VIII:A-E"). The typology of these Steppe helmets is visible in specimens of a 12th-13th century date in the Cuman graves of the Black Sea Region, in Cuman graves from Anatolia (probably mercenaries of the Roman army) and in the Mongol armies of 13th century AD. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] Fair condition.

6th-7th century AD. A silver-gilt decoration from a helmet forming the end of the crest; stylised bird-head with concentric rings for eyes and extended beak, pierced at the lower end for attachment; hollow to the reverse. See Mortimer, P., Woden's Warriors, Ely, 2011, figs.H4, H5, H7. 16.2 grams, 92mm (3 1/2"). Ex collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman; acquired on the UK art market; previously on the European art market before 2000. Appliqués of this type formed the finials for the thickened crests used on helmets of the Vendel Period in Scandinavia: specific examples include those from Broa, mounds 5 and 6 in the gravefield at Valsgärde, all in Sweden. The bird-head typically sits on the wearer's forehead above the nasal. Fine condition.

11th-12th century AD. A Norman or Cuman four-plate iron helmet, skilfully made to accommodate the curvature of the human head, and with a point at the apex; contoured so that the top and bottom plates overlap the side-plates by 1-2cm, 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; two holes at the base of either side, possibly used for the attachment of cheek-pieces; mounted on a custom-made display stand. See 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 Frühen Mittelalter,’ in Waffen- und Kostamkunde, 3rd Series, Vol. 15, pt. 2, 1973; Nicolle, D., Byzantine and Islamic arms and armour; evidence for mutual influence, [in:] Warriors and their weapons around the time of the Crusades, relationship between Byzantium, the West and the Islamic world, Padstow, 2002, pp. 299-325; Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period - Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, pp.326-7, item I.34.4.; D’Amato, R., ‘Old and new evidence on East-Roman helmets from the 9th to the 12th centuries,’ in Acta Militaria Medievalia, 2015, XI, pp.27-157, items fig.23, nn.1-2 and pl.1. 1.1 kg total, 28.5cm including stand (11 1/4"). Property of an East Sussex, UK, teacher; previously part of a UK collection; acquired in the 1990s; accompanied by an academic report by military expert Dr. Raffaele D’Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10869-179719. Helmets of this general profile and with some form of conical crest were used by the military of the Black Sea region from the 7th century onwards. The rivetted-plate construction was employed across Europe from the Migration Period through to the 12th century. It is this form which appears on the heads of English, Breton and Norman warriors in the Bayeux tapestry (Nicolle 2002, pp.308-309; Pl.VIII:A-E), and also on the heads of Eastern Roman soldiers in the famous Skilitzes Matritensis illuminated manuscript, today at the National Library of Spain, Madrid. [No Reserve] Fine condition, some restoration. A rare example.

A Victorian silver semi-fluted helmet shaped cream jug & matching two-handled sugar bowl in the early 18th century French style, the jug 4½” high, the bowl 3¾” diam.; London 1888, by Walker & Tolhurst Ltd. (10 oz total).

A reproduction American Naval divers helmetCondition report: Approximately 41cm high x 39cm widest point around base

Group of 5 replica Nazi Officers caps, side caps and helmets to include a replica Afrika Korps helmet (5)

Edwardian Brass Merryweather Fireman's helmet with brass chin chains, leather lining and label for Merryweather & Sons, Firemen's outfitters London.

1920's German steel Fireman's helmet in black painted finish with brass comb, badge and chin strap, with leather head band.

Second World War British Military MKII Steel Helmet with painted finish and Civil Defence naming, together with another similar Police Steel helmet (2)

Second World War British Military MKII Steel Helmet with camouflage painted finish, with chinstrap and liner, together with a Second World War Home Front Bakelite Helmet made by Plasfort and two other Steel helmets (4)

Scarce Second World War British Military Airborne Forces steel helmet with webbing harness, tan leather headband stamped B.M.B for Briggs Motor Bodies, Ltd (Dagenham), the outer painted with green sand finish and is complete with webbing and leather chin harness. The headband also bears 1944 date stamp and size 7 7/8.

Victorian Essex Regiment Officers' Helmet plate together with a collection of Essex Regiment and Essex Yeomanry badges, mounted in a glazed frame.Condition report: Some reproductions noted

Second World War Police steel helmet, marked under brim XNII HBH 1939, together with a canvas webbing bag (2)

Scarce Second World War British Military Airborne Forces steel helmet with Leather Chinstrap Harness and Original Combat Camouflage Net, helmet retains its original dark combat paint finish to the exterior and is fitted with a camouflaged net. Helmet has its original liner which is stamped “G & S 1943” and size stamp 6 7/8.

Collection of Essex Police and other related items to include Hand cuffs, Police badges, Police helmet, Book- The Justices' Pocket Manual, 1845 and other items (1 box)

Victorian East Kent Regiment Officers' Helmet plate together with a group of Royal Navy and other military badges (qty)

Group of seven various Military hats to include a leather Soviet tank crew helmet, a 1920's Royal Artillery hat, other various hats and a leather sporran (6)