100-200 AD. Roman. A rare silver bronze plate brooch in the form of a gladiator, wearing a narrow-crested helmet, and holding a sword and a curved rectangular shield, marking him out as a murmillo. The weight of the murmillo’s equipment meant that these were usually the strongest gladiators and they were commonly pitted against the net-wielding retiarius, a match which contrasted a heavily protected gladiator with a fast but lightly equipped one.The spring, pin and catch plate are well-preserved on the reverse. Brooches were an important element of Roman dress, used to fasten clothing but they also served as dress accessories in their own right. Thousands of different types and subtypes of Roman brooches are attested, and they seem to have played an important role in Roman people’s self-expression. This beautiful item may have once belonged to a gladiator, his trainer or perhaps an eager fan. For more information on Roman Brooches see Richard Hattatt. 2000. A Visual Catalogue of Richard Hattatt's Ancient Brooches. Oxbow Books. Excellent condition. Size: L:38mm / W:17mm ; 4.9g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1970s.
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Ca. 900-700 BC. Assyrian. A rare Assyrian bronze helmet comprising a conical cap with a sharp terminus and curvilinear hourglass shaped cheek pieces. The Assyrian Empire was one of the Mesopotamian super powers in the Levant. This kingdom started as the city-state of Assur before conquering more territory during a series of violent expansions. By 609 BC the Assyrian empire was no more and its territories were divided by the Median Empire and the Neo-Babylonian Empire. In order to confirm its authenticity, this piece has undergone X-Ray Fluorescence analysis by an independent Belgian Laboratory. The samples collected show the chemical composition to reflect the typical metal contents of the described period, whilst also showing no modern trace elements in the patina. Excellent condition with a beautiful patina. Size: L:385mm / W:220mm ; 1.6kg; Provenance: property of a Central London Gallery, ex Karabela Auction House, formerly in the collection of Mr Albrecht Backer since 1922.
Ca. 1368-1644 AD. Chinese Ming Dynasty. An elaborately crafted warrior attendant figure dressed in intricate light and dark blue armour, with a tall conical helmet with a light coloured tassel, possibly meant to imitate horse hair. The warrior holds a sword and is posed as if he is about to draw it from its scabbard. During the Ming Dynasty the Chinese art industry flourished and the production of ceramic and porcelain pieces increased exponentially. Figures of this type were particularly popular during the Ming artistic revival which placed great importance on depicting aspects of Chinese political and social life including warriors, servants and ladies of high status. Good condition. Size: L:230mm / W:80mm ; 1.2kg; Provenance: Private collection of an Oxford professional, formed in the 1970s-1990s on the UK art market.
100-200 AD. Roman. A moulded lead scene showing two gladiators in combat; on the left is a Thrax-class gladiator a small, curved shield and short sword, and on the right is a Murmillo, armed with a long rectangular shield, a large shield and wearing shoulder armour and a crested helmet. They stand atop a rectangular base supported by four circular feet. Pieces like this were bought and sold as souvenirs by fans in the ancient Roman world, just like today. Good condition.Size: L:60mm / W:50mm ; 39g; Provenance: Property of a London gallery, previously in old British collection formed in the 1980s.
A QUANTITY OF VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE CLOTHING, a J Compton, Sons & Webb Lts, 'The Corker' helmet, a Stadium helmet (made of 'Polyron' size 6 7/8), a boxed pair of Stadium Featherweight goggles, No. 366, a pair of Uniform Brand fleece lined gauntlets and a pair of North British Rubber Company Thistle thigh length rubber boots, all appear complete and in fairly good condition except that the boots have some damage, the gloves have some wear and most of the box is missing flaps from one end
A BRITISH/CANADIAN ISSUE WWI ARMY STEEL HEMLET, complete with liner, chin strap etc, this example has the addition of the Anti Gas Mask cover fitted to the helmet, normally this cover would have been treated with linseed oil to keep it supple, but over the years this has become tight bound to the helmet and is quite brittle
A British Army Air Corps uniform consisting of two jackets (with medal ribbons) and a pair of trousers formerly belonging to Major C. Hogan AAC, together with his Army Combat Helmet and an earlier pewter figure engraved to him as a Lieutenant in the Artillery serving in Northern Ireland, the engraving reads: LT. C.HOGAN. 43 BTY-ARDOYNE 78
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