dating: 18th Century provenance: Naples or Spain, Smooth, two-stage, 16 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part with two marks of A. Pedro Esteva (Stöckel 328/329) among small marks and decorations with remains of silver, then round after a ring and acanthus with moulded muzzle; richly carved tang; slightly carved, engraved and pierced miquelet flintlock, batterie with effigy of a soldier with helmet. Wooden full stock with grooved butt, smooth brass mounts. Missing ramrod. Iron belt hook. length 60.5 cm.
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dating: last quarter of the 16th Century provenance: Nuremberg, Smooth, two-stage, 12 mm cal. barrel, octagonal at the first part with Nuremberg stamp and, after ring, round; finely angled, smooth tang; flat plate lock with external, convex wheel, stamped with 'NK' among the effigy of glasses, with safety lock and snap pan cover, few engravings; wooden full stock richly decorated with bone tarsia depicting effigy of hunter on horseback, nobleman, eagle, bear and dog fighting, hounds, wild-boar and hare among hops and bands; flattened, spherical pommel depicting bust of a warrior with helmet; iron trigger and trigger guard; bone-tipped wooden ramrod. length 54 cm.
dating: 19th Century provenance: Europe, Made of silver, partially gilded and decorated with semi-precious stones, the upper part consisting of two knights in combat, the upper one with mace and shield, underneath an enamelled shield between a flag with cross and mace and war axe, the central pendant engraved, at the sides two chains, one with a bust of a noblewoman with key for a clock, the other with a knight's bust with helmet and seal gem (without engraving). On wide brooch and kept in its original case. height 11.7 cm.
A British lightweight Parachutist's helmet as issued to airborne troops in the Falklands War. Made by Thetford Moulded Products Ltd, size medium, named to Reece. This was a new ballistic nylon paratroop first seen in the Falklands War, 1982. Note the early PVC cheekpieces of that period. With DPM camouflage cover named to Taylor.
An Argentine M38 helmet bearing a hand painted roundel of the colours of the National flag. This is a Swiss export M18/40 steel helmet used as the general service helmet by the Argentine Army 1930's-60's. Complete with liner and chinstrap. Dated 1960, Berne. Part of a private collection being sold.
A Relic condition British MKII steel helmet recovered from the battlefield below the monastery at Monte Cassino, Italy, in 1976. Together with a photocopy from ATB13 magazine recording the discovery, with a photograph and caption of the helmet. Possibly worn by a British, Indian or Gurkha soldier. Battle damaged. Part of a private collection being sold.
A British 1940 WWII MkII steel helmet with painted RAF monogram & badge to front. With traces of painted formation sign to side. Service number '963835' under brim, worn by David Kossoff whilst serving in the RAF as Mosquito ground crew. With oval liner pad. Part of a private collection being sold.
A Royal Naval Air Service jacket with peaked cap and flying helmet from Lieutenant P.C Hogarth R.N.A.S, together with a Goldfish bow tie, cravat and table cloth with his R.A.F sight log book covering the training period in Scotland during 1944. NB - Peter Charles Hogarth was born on the 30th June 1924 in Shifnal Shropshire. He qualified for the Goldfish club after ditching his aircraft off Greenwell point and then paddling ashore on the incoming tide.
The important Great War M.C. group of four awarded to Lieutenant T. R. Conning, 2nd Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers, a ‘happy-go-lucky’ subaltern of ‘natural jollity’ who was one of ‘the most popular officers with the men of the Battalion’ - and who appears in much of the literature that emerged from the ranks of his regiment, not least Dunn’s The War the Infantry Knew and Siegfried Sassoon’s Memoirs of an Infantry Officer: a close friend of Sassoon’s, news of his death in action in May 1917 is also said to have been among the catalysts that prompted the war poet to make public his famous anti-war statement - ‘Finished with the War: A Soldier’s Declaration’ Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued, with Royal Mint case; 1914-15 Star (2 Lieut. T. R. Conning, R.W. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. T. R. Conning); Memorial Plaque 1914-18 (Thomas Rothesay Conning), remnants of adhesive to reverses, nearly extremely fine (5) £5,000-£6,000 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, March 2015 (subsequently reunited with Aucott’s medals). M.C. London Gazette 1 January 1917: ‘For distinguished service in the Field.’ Thomas Rothesay Conning was born in London in January 1892, the son of a commercial clerk. His father having died towards the end of the same decade, Thomas’s mother Elizabeth married Edwin Aucott, who ran the St. James’s Tavern on the corner of Denman Street and Shaftesbury Avenue and, following his death in 1913, Alphonse “Papa” De Hem, a retired Dutch sea captain who ran “The Macclesfield”, a popular pub and oyster bar just off Shaftesbury Street - which establishment continues to flourish to this day as the “De Hems” bar and restaurant. In his Memoirs of an Infantry Officer, in which Conning appears under the pseudonym ‘Dunning’, Sassoon refers to the former speaking about ‘the eccentric old ladies who lived in mother’s boarding house.’ Thomas, who attended Archbishop Tenison’s Grammar School, was residing with his mother at the St. James’s Tavern in Denman Street when he attested for the 16th Battalion, London Regiment (The Queen’s Westminster Rifles) in September 1914. The Battalion went to France at the year’s end and he was advanced to Acting Corporal in February 1915. Royal Welch Fusiliers: wounded - second close call Commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Welch Fusiliers in May 1915, Conning was posted to the 2nd Battalion that November, the commencement of a distinguished career that included appointments as Bombing Officer, Lewis Gun Officer and Acting Adjutant; a period, too, that witnessed his growing friendship with Siegfried Sassoon and many other stalwarts of the 2nd Royal Welch Fusiliers - thus a spate of references to him in related literature, not least Dunn’s The War the Infantry Knew, in which he is described as one of ‘the most popular officers with the men in the battalion.’ One of Conning’s first significant actions occurred in the Cambrai sector on 8 April 1916, when he was wounded in a trench raid - only the second occasion on which the battalion had employed the Bangalore torpedo. On 22 June 1916, the enemy exploded the Red Dragon Mine, causing 2/R.W.F. around 100 casualties, including over 50 killed. As recounted by Captain H. M. Blair in Dunn’s history, Conning was fortunate to survive: ‘About half an hour after midnight I began a round with my Sergeant-Major, Pattison. The trenches had been knocked about in places by shelling during the day. A perfect network of saps ran out for a considerable distance between deep mine-craters. In one of the saps I met Conning, the Bombing Officer. He told me he could not spare more than two-thirds of the complement of bombers, but I insisted on having the full number. I had an uncomfortable foreboding of impending trouble. I cannot say why, I was neither worried nor depressed, but the feeling grew as time went on. It was a lovely peaceful night. Perhaps it was the almost uncanny stillness, too quiet to be natural in that unpleasant part of the line. Anyhow, I was filled with a haunting unrest. I sent my Sergeant-Major to have boxes of bombs placed on the fire-steps and the pins pinched ready for use, boxes of reserve S.A.A. too were to be ready to hand. It was nearly 1.30 a.m. when my Sergeant-Major reported again. Conning had made up the complement of bombers; we all went for a last look round. Everything was quite in order, so we strolled towards the company dug-out to have a drink before turning in. A few yards from the dug-out somebody, Conning I think, looked at his watch; it was twenty minutes to two. He said he was dead-beat and, if I did not mind, he would prefer to turn in at once, so we postponed the drink. He and another, whose name I forget, went off in the direction of C Company. Conning's change of mind saved his life, at the time, and mine. After they left us I went back with Pattison to the far end of one of the saps and spoke to the sentry and Lance-Corporal Morris. There was stillness everywhere. I had just stepped off the fire-step into the sap - Pattison was about 5 yards from me - when I felt my feet lifted up beneath me and the trench walls seemed to move upwards. There was a terrific blast of air which blew my steel helmet Heaven knows where. I think that something must have struck me then on the head - it was said in hospital that my skull was fractured - anyhow, I remember nothing more until I woke to find myself buried up to the neck and quite unable to move hand or foot. I do not know how long I had been unconscious. I was told afterwards that there was a heavy bombardment of our trenches lasting nearly an hour after the explosion of the mine, but I was quite unaware of all that. I awoke to an appalling shindy going on, and gradually realized that heavy rifle and machine-gun fire was taking place and that bullets were whistling all round. Several men passed within a few feet of me. I saw them distinctly by the light of the flares. I remember hoping they would not trip over my head. The men were shouting to each other, but I was too dazed to appreciate that the language was German. When I heard a hunting-horn I was certain I was having the nightmare of my life-pegged down and unable to move, with a hailstorm of bullets all round, and men rushing about perilously near kicking my head. The firing died down, and I realised it was no nightmare but that I was very much awake ... ’ For his own part, Conning quickly rallied, collecting reinforcements from the support line and manning the crater’s edge until order - and the line - could be restored. Carnage on the Somme - Robert Graves wounded At High Wood on the Somme on 20 July 1916, Conning assumed command of ‘D’ Company amidst ‘a hopeless mix-up of bush fighting’. The Company suffered casualties from the onset - ‘small opposing parties, scrapping and bombing, pursuing and pursued all over the north-east of the wood.’ By nightfall, however, Conning had overseen the construction of a new trench, but with a determined enemy counter-attack the following day, 2/R.W.F. was compelled to withdraw to the southern edge of the wood - among the casualties was the poet Robert Graves, who commanded ‘B’ Company: ‘The German batteries were handing out heavy stuff, six-and eight-inch, and so much of it that we decided to move back fifty yards at a rush. As we did so, an eight-inch shell burst three paces behind me. I heard the explosion, and felt as though I had been punched rather hard between the shoulder-blades, but without any pain. I took the punch merely for...
A German Second World War Army Photograph Album. A small format photograph album containing 168 images of an RAD man who subsequently joined the army. The album was put together after WWII and chronologically has been put together in the wrong order, the RAD service of the soldier is at the end of the album and not at the beginning as it should be, if put together during the war. Unidentifiable unit, good shots mainly of the invasion of Russia, damaged Russian cities, good close-ups of vehicles both German and Russian, German graveyards, winter scenes, camp life, Christmas celebrations in the field, transportation by railways. The RAD service shots marching carrying flags. One very good shot of the soldier wearing his RAD greatcoat and wearing a steel helmet with a decal to the side, the RAD decaled helmets are rare, good condition £60-£80
A late Victorian ivory handled plated twelve place fruit knife and fork set in mahogany case (marked), together with a plated squash form hot water jug, plated soup ladle and pair of plated salts with gilt washed interiors and one with glass liner, together with a pair of plated candlesticks, plated two branch candelabra, sugar helmet, bone-handled fish knives and forks, various small cutlery, etc. and an EPNS hors d'oeuvres tray with glass dishes (by Adie Brothers)
[BOOK OF HOURS]. A Decorated Prayer Book. (France: Second half of the 17th century or later). 11 x 9 inches (267 x 235 mm). 15 unnumbered leaves (f. 1-12 vellum; f. 13-15 paper; f. 16-17 missing). Single column, about 11 lines per page, in neat hand. Decoration unfinished on ff. 2r, 4v "“ 9r, 11v- 12v. (Quire 1 [f. 1-6] detached, some discoloring and warping.) Near contemporary leather and paper binding, coat of arms is affixed to upper cover depicting a knight 's helmet above a green painted shield, presenting a rooster resting atop a castle, flanked by two lions and three fleur-di-lies painted in gold-yellow on a red field (Spine perished, overall wear).A unique manuscript which appears to have been created some time reigns of either Louis XIII [1601-1643] or Louis XIV [1638-1715] of France. The special deference paid to 3 Counter-Reformation saints [The St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen [1577-1622], St. Felix on Cantalice [1515-1587], and St. Joseph of Leonessa [1556-1612]] helps place the prayer book somewhere in the 17th or very early 18th century and calls to mind the religious and political chaos which plagued Europe 's long 17th century. The manuscript 's repeated attempts to link Bourbon supremacy with the legendary rule of St. Louis IX [1214-1270], also reflect this uncertainty. While the book 's decoration shares some similarities with Baroque ornamentation, and the style of its script matches Getty Ms. 11a, another decorated book attributed to Louis XIV, this manuscript is distinctively more rugged. Meaning it is unlikely this book was executed for someone in the immediate orbit of the royal court.Complete contents and information available on request. For condition inquiries please contact lesliewinter@hindmanauctions.com
This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, November 11th. The auction will begin at 3:00pm BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on November 9th or November 10th.A Mark Watney (Matt Damon) helmet from the promotion of Ridley Scott's sci-fi film The Martian. This helmet is modelled after the one worn by Damon in the movie, playing Watney, an astronaut stranded on Mars. It is made primarily of resin with a clear acrylic visor. There are two faux cameras, one on each side of the head, and Watney's name and the NASA logo adorn the back. The helmet has been intentionally distressed to look well used on the Martian surface, and has some additional wear from use and storage, including scuffs and scratches. Dimensions: 36 cm x 39 cm x 33 cm (14¼" x 15¼" x 13") Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500 †Δ
This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, November 11th. The auction will begin at 3:00pm BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on November 9th or November 10th.A Houston team coach helmet from Norman Jewison's sci-fi sports film Rollerball. Team coaches wore their helmets for the eponymous violent future sport.The Spalding baseball-style helmet is made of hard plastic painted white and orange - the colours of the Houston rollerball team. It also features a visor and ear coverings. There are several intentional holes, including a larger hole at the centre of each ear covering, and the back of the helmet is marked size "7 â…› - 7¼". Its interior is padded with foam for the purposes of comfort. There are signs of production use, including marks and scuffing to the paint finish, and some of the padding is missing, with some remnants left on the interior. Dimensions: 27 cm x 19 cm x 23 cm (10½" x 7½" x 9") Estimate: £1,500 - 2,500 M
This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, November 11th. The auction will begin at 3:00pm BST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on November 9th or November 10th.A 101st Airborne helmet, crew jacket and cap from Steven Spielberg's Academy Award®-winning war drama Saving Private Ryan. Members of the 101st Airborne, including Private James Ryan (Matt Damon), wore their helmets in battles across Normandy.The steel M1 helmet features a paratrooper liner and a leather chinstrap. It has a white 'spade' insignia painted on either side, and is covered in a scrim net. Also included in the lot is a light khaki zip-up jacket whose sleeves are decorated with film-title and "Rangers" patches, and a khaki cap which features the film title embroidered in brown. The lot displays chipping to the helmet's paint finish. Dimensions (helmet): 29 cm x 23 cm x 20 cm (11½" x 9" x 8") Estimate: £800 - 1,200 M
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