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WW2 British Helmets: Camo painted steel helmet, metal stamped 1938 complete with liner and chin strap, other helmet metal stamped 1939 complete with liner and chin strap. 2 items

Ca. 1368-1644 AD. Chinese Ming Dynasty Warrior Figure. An elaborately crafted warrior attendant figure dressed in armour picked out in light and dark blue, a tall conical helmet with a light coloured tassel, possibly meant to imitate horse hair, and sturdy boots. The warrior holds a turquoise coloured bow in one hand. 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. Size: L:235mm / W:90mm ; 530g. Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets.

Ca. 1368-1644 AD. Chinese Ming Dynasty Warrior Figure. An elaborately crafted warrior attendant figure dressed and orange and green armour, with a tall conical helmet with a light coloured tassel, possibly meant to imitate horsehair. The warrior holds an intricately detailed shield in the form of a dragon’s head. 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.Size: L:222mm / W:80mm ; 550g. Provenance: Important estate collection from Oxfordshire; formed in the 1970s-2000.

Ca. 1368-1644 AD. Chinese Ming Dynasty Warrior Figure. An elaborately crafted warrior attendant figure dressed in armour picked out in light and dark blue, a tall conical helmet with a light coloured tassel, possibly meant to imitate horse hair, and sturdy boots. The warrior holds a turquoise coloured sword in one hand. 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.Size: L:233mm / W:90mm ; 510g Provenance: Private collection of an Oxford professional, formed in the 1970s-1990s on the UK art market.

Ca. 1368-1644 AD. Chinese Ming Dynasty Warrior Figure. An elaborately crafted warrior attendant figure dressed in armour picked out in light and dark blue, a tall conical helmet with a light coloured tassel, possibly meant to imitate horse hair, and sturdy boots. The warrior holds a turquoise coloured sword in one hand. 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.Size: L:235mm / W:90mm ; 520g Provenance: From the private collection of a Cambridgeshire gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK /European art markets.

FIREMANS HELMET, American black leather, early 20th century with 'Black Horse' hose, number two badge and mounted figure (with faults), along with a Mexican Army cap and three others. (5)

Original vintage propaganda anti-Palestine poster portraying Aser Arafat in a soldier's helmet withe message Jihad underneath. Mohammed Yasser Abdel Rahman Abdel Raouf Arafat al-Qudwa al-Husseini, popularly known as Yasser Arafat or by his kunya Abu Ammar, was a Palestinian political leader. He was Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organization from 1969 to 2004 and President of the Palestinian National Authority from 1994 to 2004. Excellent condition Country of issue: Unknown, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 70x50, year of printing: Most likely 1970s

Original vintage travel poster for Railroads from Paris to London by Gare St Lazare via Dieppe Newhaven Economic Route issued by Western and London Brighton and South Coast Railways - Great design features a British policeman wearing a traditional police helmet and long coat uniform with Royal guards and horse and carriages travelling over Tower Bridge in London. Good condition, folds and minor paper losses at margins, backed on linen. Country of issue: France, designer: H. Colb, size (cm): 100x67.5, year of printing: 1900s

REGENCE-REVIVAL PORCELAIN AND GILT-BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK ON STAND WITH A PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL REVIVAL ORMOLU MOUNTED EWERS, MID-19TH CENTURYcomprising: a)pair of neoclassical revival cobalt blue and ormolu mounted amphora shaped and helmet-lipped ewers. each one handled; featuring a female dragon sprouting from a man’s head. foliate and floral scroll expands outwards creating the handle. the ewer lip features a acanthus leaf and a geometrical pattern. centered two different images of putti’s one holding a basket of bounty the other holding hay. the base is formed from acanthus leaves atop a square plinth; overall height of ewers including plinth: 40.1 cm (16 in.). b) cobalt and polychrome enamel-glazed porcelain and gilt-bronze putti mounted urn-shaped mantel clock on stand. the clock with gilt-bronze domical lid and bezel surround raised on pierced gilt-bronze standard featuring a pair of lion heads for handles surrounded by acanthus leaves. oval footed lambrequin plinth mounted with flanking pair of cast gilt-bronze seated putti. enamel-painted porcelain dial with two puttis, roman numerals, movement is time and strike eight day; overall height: 48 cm (19 in.); width of base: 46 cm (18 in)CONDITIONThe clock and ewers are in overall good condition. with minor scuffs and paint removal on the plinth and block of clock base. Light scuffs visible as well as overall surface dust on ewers. One ewer is cracked and retouched on the neck below the lip visible to the naked eye. The mount of one of the ewers is not level. Inspection of ewers under UV shows overpainting to one of the necks of the ewers under the lip as well as a visible crack. Inspection of clock under UV shows fluorescence on the acanthus leaves at the clock base. No apparent signs of retouching. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Vintage Compton Racing Helmet with Goggles on Display HeadMake: Contact AuctioneerModel: Contact AuctioneerYear: 0Mileage: 0VIN: Contact AuctioneerConfiguration: Right Hand DriveRegistration: Contact AucitoneerTransmission: Contact AuctioneerVintage Compton Racing Helmet with Goggles on Display Head. This lot is subject to a buyers premium of 15% plus vat

A cast iron fire companion set cast as a Roman Centurion stand, his plumed helmet forming a poker, with two hooks for further tools at reverse64cm high

A Brodie steel Civil Defence helmet, with leather lining and canvas strap, over-painted in grey-blue, the interior fitting 17cm wide

An Edwardian silver helmet shaped cream jug, London 1901, with reeded handle on square base, 14.5cm high, 3.64ozt, 113.3g CONDITION REPORT: Condition reports have not been included in the description. If you require further images of this lot or a condition report please contact us with your request

A silver helmet shaped sauceboat, the C-scroll handle above three hoof feet, Birmingham, date mark rubbed , 2.9ozCondition report: Several small dents to the body.

A late Victorian silver cream jug, of helmet shape and half-gadrooned form, having angular handle and gilt-washed interior, gross weight 3.5oz

A George III silver cream jug of helmet shape on ball feet, weight 3.9oz

A collection of WWII militaria, comprising a note book details wartime in experience in the army, serving South Africa, Iraq, with twenty three photographs, a collection of military badges, a British army issue Brodie helmet, stamped 'HFZ 1939', a pair of 'Lemaire Paris' binoculars with broad arrow stamped mark and leather case, a collection of nine military badges and studs, including a silver Rifle and Pistol proficiency badge, a Military brass plaque 'No. 3160 15 to 20 Men- Manufacturers Moorwood Ltd. Sheffield', 22.5 by 10.5cm, two a 1941 25 pounder shell cases, a bomb with tail wings and stamped 'A F D Ltd 1939', 22.5cm long, an American made valve, believed to have come from a Flying Fortress, stamped 'Air Associates Inc. assembly M-441 AC37D6210', 7.5 by 5 by 4.5cm high, and a London made bugle. (1 box)

World War II German double decal steel combat helmet, with leather liner with later SS insignia to one side and swastika to the other Helmet is in good condition for its age. There are marks and chipped areas to the outside (some of which have rusted slightly). Both insignia have slight areas of loss. The leather interior is worn but intact, including the chin strap. It is definitely world war II, not reproduction but at what stage the insignia are painted on is never conclusive.

A Chinese Mig pilot's flight helmet (reproduction) with padded interior and drop down sun visor bering a single red star insignia 

A brass miner's lamp E Thomas and Williams Ltd, a copper mini diver's helmet and a 1960's gold crest micro record player, boxed

Twelves boxes of assorted 19th century and later tea wares, blue and white ceramics, warming pans, coal helmet, glass light shades etc

A strikingly minimalist Bond poster for the 007 extravaganza "You Only Live Twice". From first year of release 1967, Robert McGinnis' original Bond design has been adapted by Italian artist Otello Mauro Innocenti. To allow Bond to be shown carrying a space helmet he is shown adopting his typical gun pose by holding the gun left handed. 27" x 39.5" (69 x 100.5 cm)Additional Information: Vecchioni & Guadagno, Via del Casale de Merode, 8 Roma - Agosto 1967. Printed in ItalyCondition: GoodUnrestored, folded (as issued). Displays to good effect with signs of age wear. Colours are strong and unfaded. Conservation tape repair to middle bottom fold line (4.5") has been applied on reverse to the fold lines. Small pieces of crossfold separation with minimal of paperloss. Scattered small nicks run along bottom edge with a Studio Number punch to bottom left corner.Artist: Otello Mauro Innocenti£200 - 300VAT Status: M

To wet the appetite and increase anticipation, the face of the 'new' Bond is concealed beneath a skiing helmet and goggles on this 1969 large format Italian Four-Fogli film poster for "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" with artwork by Yves Thos. No credits or title, a beautiful Bond poster that is truly impressive and one of only a handful to feature just pure imagery.79" x 55" (201 x 140 cm)Condition: Good to Very GoodUnrestored, folded (as issued). Large fold line wear from being left folded with age fading to the fold lines and some parerloss to the white crossfold areas not the imagery. Likely unused with age related wear.Artist: Yves Thos£800 - 1200VAT Status: M

Kawanabe Kyosui (1868-1935)Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryScene from The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers; a kakejiku (hanging scroll), ink and colours on silk in silk mounts, depicting a scene from Act I of Chushingura (The Storehouse of Loyal Retainers, see below); signed Kyosui ga (Painted by Kyosui) and sealed. Overall: 181.5cm x 54.6cm (71½in x 21½in); image: 130cm × 45.6cm (51¼in × 18in).Footnotes:Kawanabe Kyosui, daughter of Kawanabe Kyosai, excelled in history painting and played a pioneering role in carving out a space for female artists in early twentieth-century Japan. The present lot shows Lady Kaono, wife of Lord Asano En'ya, at a meeting convened by the shogun Ashikaga Takauji's brother Tadayoshi in order to identify the helmet of Nitta Yoshisada, whose revolt against the shogun has just been crushed with the loss of 47 lives. Faced with a pile of 47 helmets, Lady Kaono correctly picks out Nitta's, which Takauji plans to install in a shrine dedicated to the war god Hachiman in commemoration of his victory. Also present at the meeting are Kira Moronao (the villain of the tale), Wakasanosuke and her husband Lord Asano.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A rare iron inro in the form of a kabuto (helmet)Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe shallow rounded bowl overlaid with silver ridges and surmounted by a silver tehen kanamono in the form of a chrysanthemum, the fukigaeshi (turnbacks) applied with gilt rain dragons and the maedate (forecrest) in the form of an oni (demon), the outer top edge of the helmet applied with three silver foliate crests, the underside fitted with a hinged clasp which lifts to reveal within two removable drawers, with an iron ojime and an iron netsuke in the form of a stirrup decorated with the same foliate mon; unsigned. 7.3cm (2 7/8in) diam. (3).Footnotes:Published:Sagemonoya, Sagemono & Netsuke, Tokyo, 1995, p.15, no.15.Tobacco and Salt Museum, Netsuke: Te no hira no naka no geijutsu (Netsuke: Art in the Palm of the Hand), Tokyo, Benrido, 1995, p.134, no.466.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A gold-lacquer large three-case inro in the form of a suit of armourBy Shokasai, Edo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe suit of armour displayed on an armour box and decorated in gold hiramaki-e and takamaki-e with details rendered in inlaid shell and e-nashiji, the simulated russet-iron helmet with antler-shaped flanges and surmounted by a maedate (forecrest) in the form of a dragon head, the menpo (mask) black-lacquered, the breastplate gold-inlaid with a rabbit among autumn plants, the helmet and hand guards with a katabami mon (wood sorrel crest), the armour box embellished with repeated hanabishi motifs; signed on the bottom case in gold lacquer Shokasai. 16cm x 10cm (6¼in x 3 7/8in).Footnotes:Provenance:Purchased at Christie's, London, 14 November 2001, lot 188.A similar example by the artist is illustrated by Barry Davies Oriental Art, Netsuke Classics, London, 1990, no.81.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A lacquered kinchaku (pouch) and iron netsuke in the form of a kabuto (helmet)The kinchaku by Shigeyoshi; both pieces Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century The kinchaku in the form of a kusazuri (thigh guard), formed of black-lacquered plates and dark blue lacing, with shakudo mounts, chased with chrysanthemums and openwork foliage, the base of rich nashiji, signed on the bottom in gold lacquer Shigeyoshi with a kao, 7.3cm (3in) high; the kabuto netsuke of typical form and composed of metal plates bound together with rivets and silk lacing, a fitting at the front for the crest, the inside woven with cords to protect the wearer's head, the himotoshi in the form of a movable peg through the opening in the crown, unsigned; 4.1cm x 5.7cm (1 5/8in x 2¼in). (3).Footnotes:Provenance:The kinchaku: Edward Wrangham Collection.Purchased in these rooms, 9 November 2010, lot 254.The netsuke: Albert Brockhaus Collection.Purchased at Eskenazi Ltd. (see below).Published:Eskenazi Ltd., Japanese Netsuke, Ojime and Inro from a Private European Collection, London, 1998, p.153, no.188.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A composite armourEdo period (1615-1868), 19th centuryThe helmet and do mounted in the style of the Unkai school, the 32-plate suji kabuto in russet iron, the mabisashi embossed with clouds, mounted with an elaborate tehen kanamono in gilt copper and shakudo, an agemaki no kan and agemaki to the rear, with a simple sun disc maedate; the three-lame itamono ko manju jikoro black lacquered with the lower plate in stippled gold, laced in white sugake odoshi; the matching hotoke do brown lacquered iron with the munaita and lower edge of the do gilded, on the front an elaborate saihai and tenugui no kan and an applied iron shishi; the kusazuri black lacquered with the lower plate gilded, laced in pale blue sugake odoshi; a hanbo in russet iron, associated with the do and kabuto, well-formed with a three-lame black-lacquered yodarekake laced in green sugake odoshi; the ko-sode of black-lacquered kitsuke kozane laced in blue kebiki odoshi; a black-lacquered iron oda gote; a black-lacquered ikada haidate; and a black-lacquered shino suneate; with a gusoku bitsu (armour box) and stand. (12).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Wood netsuke of a haniwa warriorBy Ouchi Sosui (1911-1972), Showa era (1926-1989), 20th centuryRendered in conventional form, standing, wearing a visorless helmet with thick protective ear flaps and a sheet of thinner material wrapping around the rest of the head and neck, a distinctive short-sleeved body armour flaring outwards near the hips, a wide, sheathed sword suspended from the waist and diagonally across the right front of the body, and a pouch on the left side; signed on the back of the right leg Sosui. 5.7cm (2¼in) high.Footnotes:For an almost identical example, see Raymond Bushell, Collectors' Netsuke, New York, John Weatherhill, 1971, p.177, no.327.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

An American neon bar sign 'LITE' below an American football helmet, with a 'step down and step up voltage converter' switching power supply

A helmet shaped cream jug with panelled sides, 5.5" high. Sheffield 1911 by B & S 178gms.

Post 1901 Royal Sussex Regiment Officer’s Helmet Plate gilt, Kings crown backing star. Gilt, overlaid laurel wreath with inscribed belted circlet. Central silvered and gilt regimental badge. Lower silvered scroll “Royal Sussex Regiment”. Rear with 3 fixing lugs. Some traces of restoration.

Post 1901 Cinque Ports Sussex Regiment Officer’s Helmet Plate silvered, Kings crown backing star. Silvered, overlaid laurel wreath with inscribed belted circlet. Central, silvered and enamel regimental badge. Lower silvered scroll “Royal Sussex Regiment”. Rear with 3 fixing lugs. Some traces of restoration.

Small Selection of ARP Door Signs and Other Items consisting 2 x cast alloy, KC ARP Warden door signs ... Oval, enamel sign “Makers F Bracey & Sons. Adaptable Words. Benington Herts” ... Pair of chrome, AFS helmet chin scales ... London Fire Service AFS Christmas 1940 card ... Printed Fire Guard armband ... Embroidery, KC Civil Defence Corps armband. 7 items.

Small Selection of Patriotic Items consisting green glazed “Old Bill” character mug ... Small cider jar with printed “Here’s A Health To The Contemptible Little Army”, “God Save The King” ... Brown glazed honey pot. The lid with the bee’s head wearing a steel helmet ... Small tin ashtray. The central panel printed with a warship ... United States of America Department of the Navy glass paperweight ... Black and brown, Bakelite salt and pepper in the shape of bombs.

WW1 Brodie Pattern Steel Helmet khaki, rough, repainted crown with raw edge. Inner brim stamped “FKS36”. Black treated linen lining with netting interior. Crown pad and well replaced chinstrap .

WW2 NFS Steel Helmet green painted, rough texture helmet. The front with KC NFS transfer. Both sides of the brim with three small holes. Black treated, linen liner with rubber cruciform crown pad. Together with a black painted helmet. The front and rear with white “R”. Both sides of the brim with three small holes. Grey painted inner. Black treated linen liner. Frame dated “1939”. Crown pad loose. 2 items.

Interwar Cameron Highlanders Pith Helmet khaki cotton, six panel crown, pointed peak and rounded rear brim. Multi fold, khaki linen pagri band. The left side with added tartan patch and short, white feather. Leather sweatband and chinstrap. Some service wear. Contained in a black, japanned, tin transit box. The lid with brass “Hawkes & Co” label.

1939 Dated Civil Defence Steel Helmet black painted crown. The front with red painted “B.R & MC” over white painted “F.S.”. Inner brim painted “680”. Black treated, linen liner. Rubber cruciform crown pad. The frame dated “1939”. Sprung webbing chinstrap. Minor paint loss. Together with a green twill, American bush hat. Interior with WW2 issue dates ... Green twill, American baseball pattern cap. 3 items.

Six Post WW2 Continental Steel Helmets including West German pattern. Chinstrap absent ... Italian style helmet ... 4 x Eastern Bloc helmets. 6 items.

1926 Dated Interwar Other Ranks Pith Helmet khaki cotton, six panel crown, pointed peak and square rear brim. Top covered crown button. Wide fold, khaki linen pagri band. Green cotton underbrim and crown lining. Paper “J Compton, Son & Webb” label dated “1926”. Leather sweatband. Leather chinstrap. Contained in its cream cotton transit bag. Good clean condition.

Victorian Royal Scots Fusiliers Helmet Plate gilt brass thistle with two outer leaves. 3 rear loops. Together with a Queens Bodyguard For Scotland Balmoral badge. Gilt, double thistle head with two outer leaves. Two rear lugs. 2 items.

German Third Reich Gladiator Pattern Helmet grey painted crown with side vent holes. Lower attached, two piece brim with side seams. Leather, 9 tongue liner. Linen crown pad. Black leather chinstrap. Some paint loss.

Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry Glengarry and Helmet Plates consisting glengarry badge. Brass Vic crown applied to brass OR’s helmet plate centre. Two rear lugs ... KC brass Duke of Cornwall LI helmet plate. Rear large slider. 2 items.

Selection of Various Badges including large, plated, QC Royal Tank Regiment Pipers badge ... Blackened and chrome, QC Metropolitan Police helmet plate ... Bi-metal Somerset Veteran Reserve ... White metal Polish Forces eagle ... Brass and anodised, QC Royal Reg of Fusiliers belt buckle ... Plated 13/18 Royal Hussars arm badge ... Chrome, QC Queens Own Hussars. 9 items.

Mid 19th Century Spanish Artillery Helmet Plate gilt, Lancer style, sunray plate. Overlaid gilt crown, surmounted crossed cannon barrels and cannon balls. 3 rear fixing lugs.

Selection of Various Badges including gilt flaming grenade with “GR” to the ball ... Welsh dragon cloak fastener ... Gilt, crossed cannon barrels (screw posts) ... 3 x white metal West Riding Home Service helmet centres (no fittings) ... 4 x darkened Northumberland Fusiliers grenade ball overlays ... 3 x white metal thistles (no fittings). 13 items.

Large Finely Cast Irish Harp Badge 5 x 3 1/2 inch, darkened Irish harp. The rear filled with casting wax. No fittings. Together with 2 x cast 48th Scottish Highlanders plaid brooches. Unfinished with no fittings ... Brass, Vic crown, unfinished helmet plate. Lug fixings 4 items.

Selection of Various Badges Including American including silvered and gilt USMC ... Brass US eagles ... White metal US Mail 24 ... Bi-metal, continental helmet plate ... Brass, Dutch helmet plate ... Brass Musician’s cross belt plate ... Bi-metal Musician’s badge ... White metal 34 within wreath. Some unfinished. 26 items.

Small Selection of Various Badges cap badges include white metal Lovat Scouts ... Bi-metal Yorkshire Yeomanry ... Blackened, KC Yorkshire Dragoons ... Bi-metal and enamel, QC Dorset Yeomanry ... White metal 10th Gurkha Rifles ... Plated 7th Gurkha Rifles ... Anodised Gurkha Engineers ... Brass, KC Royal Marines ... Brass, QC Royal Marines ... Brass, KC Royal Marines helmet plate ... Brass Y Berks title. 20 items.

An 18th century Chinese Canton enamel ewer of helmet form decorated with floral sprays and scrolls on knopped stem to spreading circular foot, height 28.8cm.Additional InformationProfessional restoration to base, hairline and star cracks as well as small chips to enamel throughout, upper section appears to have been reattached to the stem but refer to additional images; both upper and lower rims with knocks and missshaping.

Rare Max Handwerck bisque headed soldier doll with moulded helmet, German circa 1915, with blue glass ‘side-glancing’ eyes, open smiling mouth, dimple to chin and solid domed head with military helmet embossed with eagle, above brown painted hair, on a fully jointed wood and composition body and wearing a blue felt jacket with buttons and red trim, grey trousers, socks and shoes, incised ‘DEP EliteD1’, (condition: good), 11” (28cm) tall.

Rare Max Handwerck bisque headed Soldier doll with moulded helmet, German circa 1915, with brown glass ‘side-glancing’ eyes, open smiling mouth, and solid domed head with military helmet embossed with eagle, above brown painted hair, on a fully jointed wood and composition body and wearing a brown felt uniform with braiding, belt, badges and spatz, incised ‘DEP EliteD1’, (condition: good), 12” (31cm) tall.

Rare Gentleman Soldier bisque shoulder head doll, German circa 1910, with finely painted features and moustache, helmet and on a saw dust filled body with bisque lower arms and legs with painted boots, wearing original blue jacket and metal sword, (condition: loss to jacket, hole to back of jacket and breeches, 8” (20cm) tall.

An Italian specimen marble bust of Roma after the Antique, late 18th century, portrayed wearing a helmet relief carved with vignettes of Romulus and Remus with the Capitoline wolf, above locks of centrally parted wavy hair; with drapery in Sicilian jasper and Bardiglio marble across the chest and truncation, on a waisted circular socle, 76cm high; presented on a circular section grey marble pedestal with further mottled pink marble base, overall height 181cm, base diameter 34cm While the image of Rome as a heroic female deity (modelled, to an extent, on imagery of Minerva) features widely in arts of the Roman Republic and later the Empire, this bust appears to draw particular inspiration from the circa 115-140 AD colossal statue of 'Dea Roma' in the gardens at the Villa Medici, which was certainly known during the late 18th century. That example also features wolves on either side of the goddess' overall relatively simple helmet. A bust of a similar iconographic type, in the collection of the Louvre, though previously located in Rome in the Borghese collection, may also have served as a prototype, particularly the way in which the subject's hair is neatly gathered at the nape of the neck.This stately iconographic type proved popular with Neoclassical sculptors, including those hailing from Britain. For instance, a bust of Rome by William Theed, ostensibly derived from a similar if not identical source, is in the Royal Collection (RCIN 2046). The use of coloured marble inlay and the handling of the present bust have prompted attributions to English sculptor Francis Harwood, who was active in Rome during the 18th century.  Please note: additional provenance for this lot: the bust was acquired at the Genoese auction house Wannenes (export license available) by repute from the collection of the renowned Italian art dealer Iermano. It has also been suggested to us that elements of the bust may be of different, or possibly earlier, date. Condition Report: The bust bears the usual marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age.There is some darkening/marking and slight pitting to the surface, including the forehead where there are small indentations. There is a small restoration to the top lip, and also the tip of the nose. There are traces of adhesive residue between the bust and the waisted socle, and to the rear there is some possible strengthening with a section of white marble (please see extra images for visual reference).Areas of filling (subtle) to the jasper drapery.Some minor chips and losses to socle.Buyers should note that while elements of this bust are 18th century as catalogued (such as the jasper torso), others such as the socle and possibly even the head, may be of different date.Additional information:We have been informed by the seller that the provenance for the present bust is Genoese auction house Wannenes, circa 2019, by repute from the collection of a well-known Italian art dealer.The plinth is also in bardiglio marble, and has provenance to a Hertfordshire house.Condition Report Disclaimer

A West African wood helmet mask, from the Senufo tribe 49cm high 

A helmet, almost certainly a theatrical prop, probably early 20th century, of sallet form and in medieval taste, cast with an integral foliate coronet and inset with semi-precious stones and glass, the interior bearing an indistinct paper label inscribed 'No: 7... Bristol', approximately 25cm high, 24cm longIt is presumed that this was made as a prop for a production at the Theatre Royal in Bristol, the oldest continually-operating theatre in the English-speaking world.Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, and abrasionsThe internal lining is dirty and has signs of use and wearing, the lining is stitched to the rim of the helmet - this is coming apart, pulled, and appears to have been re-stitched Oxidisation and surface corrosion to the metal areas, The label with signs of wear and dirt and fading The 'gems' with some chipping and wear,Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionThe helmet weighs 830g not inclduding the wooden stand. The wooden stand is 31cm high, this has clear signs of age and use, it is probably a wig stand that has been associated and re-purposed.  Condition Report Disclaimer

Clarkeweld 105 EW turbo welder, welding helmet and accessories

A German award plaque depicting the head of a German soldier wearing steel helmet, in electroplate on black oak back board with plaque to base inscribed 'Unteroffierkolberg, 18/05/31', height 33cm.

A WWI German Prussian late issue, other ranks, Pickelhaube. CONDITION REPORT Has replacement chin strap, helmet of small size.