Antoine-Marie-Melotte(1722-1795) attributed.a monumental documentary Flemish oak diorama panel (CIRCA.1745-50) carved in 3-dimension ,of very fine quality, depicting an equestrian battle scene executed by one of the last great baroque wood carvers who trained under the most important 17th century sculptor Simon -Cognoulle.(1687-1744)this carved panel was influenced by the alexander the great cult which swept through Europe in the late 17th century and early 18th century in fashion and design,the panel is a direct interpretation carved in wood ,of the huge oil painting ,painted in 1665 by louis X1V court painter Charles-Le-Brun(1619-1690)of monumental size.470cmx1264cm.which now hangs in the louvre museum,paris,and titled alexander the great and porus(puru) during the battle of the hydaspes,depicting the captured indian king porus who is being carried by Macedonian soldiers,around and beyond is the aftermath of the great battle,alexander is to the right of centre,as in le-bruns majestic heroic oil painting,alexander wearing his exuberant plumes in his helmet on his mounted steed bacephalus,at his side the mounted general Hephaestion,conversing with the captive king.Even as a prisoner porus was not to be cowed ,and when alexander asked him how should he be treated,porus told him as a king to a king,and that was how he was treated.sadly for alexander his faithful loyal old battle horse bacephalus died of his wounds after the battle.........APPENDIX..see- exhibition The myth of Alexander.De.Groot.Hermitage-Amsterdam,on the 8th of September -2010- to 8th march -2011.an extract as mentioned in the exhibition catalog .on the first floor room setting ,admire the magnificent carved wood wall panels by the master carver antoine-marie-merlotte from liege,belgium,who has directly translated in wood ,Charles -le- bruns majestic oil paintings of the immortal alexanders collective battles from antiquity ,they are off the finest quality influenced in wood-sculpture.....LITERATURE.see etching by Sebastian -Le-Clerc(,french.1637-1714),after Le-Brun.titled .aAlexander pities the misfortunes of King Porus and receives him as a friend ..etching by Gerard Audran...(.lyons.1640-1703 ) .Alexander and King Porus,held by the national trust collection at dunster castle.uk. the panel offered is probably from a fireplace or overmantle- back, of the period.(size of panel 36"x78") in unrestored condition,with some defects to the carving,and cracks to the 3 panel hewn planked panel back , not in original frame,see images with close ups..
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4 items of re-enactment headdress: Napoleonic period shako of the 4th Regt with ball plume, loops and flounders; a US shako, “Baptized by Fire” 14th Regt HP; a British type grey spiked helmet, KRRC badge; a panel decorated kulah khud with spike, nasal bar and camail, and a companion circular shield. GC (5)
A US military cadet’s blue cloth spiked helmet, brass top mount and spike, HP with “10” in shield and devices, eagle above, scroll “Excelsior” below, button hooks for chinchain (missing), label of Ridabock & Co New York inside; a British Officer’s peaked forage cap (worn) and 2 white cloth tropical helmets (AF). (4)
Minichamps - A collection of 10 1:43 scale diecast model F1 racing cars and 2 boxed 1:8 scale Racing Helmets by Minichamps. Lot includes Limited Edition Williams Renault FW18 Winner German GP 96 - Damon Hill; Williams FW088 Test Car 1982; Helmet Collection - Damon Hill 1996 and similar. Models appear to be in Mint condition in Very Good - Mint boxes.
A rare WWII Second World War related ' Straits Settlements ' ARP Zuckerman steel helmet. The helmet of usual form, complete with liner and chin strap. Dated 1941. ARP ' Straits Settlements ' badge remains to front. Rare item, origin unknown. The Straits Settlements were a group of British territories located in South East Asia. Straits Settlements (which were the four areas of Malacca, Dinding, Penang and Sinapore) all had British controlled Air Raid Precautions units.
An incredibly rare original WWI First World War believed RFC Royal Flying Corps Pilot's leather flying helmet and goggles. The helmet of leather construction with fasteners. The goggles being a pair of rare 'anti-glare' fur lined goggles. Both in used, but generally excellent condition. An impressive pairing. Rare.
A WWII Second World War related German Third Reich Nazi Luftwaffe double-decal helmet. Reproduction. Double-decal variation, with painted eagle to one side, and flag to other. Comes with ' battle damage ' including various dents, scrapes and a bullet holes. Aged replica, from an ex-museum display.
An incredibly rare original WWI First World War Imperial German Army chainmail helmet attachment / armature. Used by machine gun crews or tank crews as a form of face protection. Featuring a chain mail section, which can be affixed to a metal arm which then attaches to the helmet. Some overall rusting, but otherwise very good. Rare item.
Property of one Captain Hubert William Ponsonby - 5th Baron of Mauley ' Baron De Mauley ' - his original WWII Second World War civil defense Home Guard brodie helmet. The helmet complete with chin strap and liner, the rim dated 1941. Supplied within an associated cardboard hat box which has been named to ' De Mauley '. Ponsonby was a WWI captain who served with the 2nd Battalion 1st Gloucestershire Regiment, and later Captain of his local Home Guard unit. A rare and interesting piece of history. NOTE - Further items relating to Ponsonby can be found in lot 300 and 301.
An original vintage 1940's / 1950's era Cromwell made motorcycle helmet, and accompanying pair of goggles. The helmet of usual form, complete with leather liner and chin strap, and Cromwell makers label to interior. Along with a vintage pair of motorcycle goggles, with rubber eye surrounds and glass lenses (one cracked). Great classic Motorcycle pairing.
A rare post-WWI First World War named M23 (1923) pattern French army ' Adrian ' steel combat helmet. Good complete example, including the original liner and ' RF ' badge to front. Pressed from one piece of steel, with double rivets to sides. A soldier's name can be seen scratched to the underside of the brim, although it is somewhat illegible. Rare inter-war period helmet, and a good complete example.
A unique and important collection of WWII Second World War RAF Royal Air Force memorabilia from a 188297 Flying Officer Jack Shelley of 120 Squadron. The effects comprising; Shelley's original named Type C leather flying helmet (named to interior ' F/O J. Shelley - 120 Squadron - RAF ') and a wealth of personal photographs, letters and correspondence to his sweetheart (and later wife, Gladys Wright of Macclesfield). The helmet of leather construction and generally in good used condition - leather straps present, and in good order. The letters - spanning well over one hundred - include lots of fascinating content both regards his actions during the period, but also charming and heartfelt content to his sweetheart. Shelley appears to have started off his military career in the British Army (Middlesex Regiment) before transferring to the RAF. It appears that at some point Shelley was injured in an aeroplane crash and suffered some scarring / injury to his head and face. Many of the later letters make remarks to such. He also appears to have been stationed in Canada, Italy, India and the USA at several points, with letters addressed as such. His many letters to his sweetheart are full of sentiment and have the most incredible outpouring of love. The letters are a perfect representation of young love - with Shelley even proposing to Gladys via Airgraph, and the couple appear to get married during a brief period of leave sometime during 1944. Some extracts from letters of note, include; - a letter dated 12-11-1945 from Jack at RAF Waterbeach, Cambridge - an unusual tone for a service airman in which he goes on to say; 'You know I'm fed up to the teeth with this life in the RAF - and I shall be glad when I get back to my old job again....as far as I'm concerned this Air Force is a dead end and a sheer waste of very valuable time...(they're) arranging for me to see another nerve specialist and you can rest assured that I've made up my mind I'm not going to fly again.'- an Airgraph dated 10th Feb 1944 - '...you needn't worry about the scars on my face because they aren't so bad when you get used to them. They are not very plain and I'm not the least bit disfigured.'- an Airgraph dated 18th March 1944 which contains Shelley's proposal to Gladys '...I'll probably be with you 18 months from now - let us hope so. Anyway.... what do you say to us getting married when I get home on my first leave - personally, I'm all for it!'- a three page letter on blue paper dated June 29th 1942, with Shelley noting himself as 656047 Sgt J Shelley stationed in Canada. The letter contains some lovely content regards him being in love with Gladys and his hopes and dreams for their future together. - an Airgraph dated 22nd May 1944 '...(I) pray that it won't be long before we're back together again...shall we go away again for a day or two and just make whoopie in the old home town?'- an Airgraph dated 1st March 1944 '...I don't think I told you about Freddie Bloss - he used to work in May & Wains the lawyers...anyhow he used to be on this Squadron but he's been missing for quite a while now; you might tell Adrian if you see him around. '- a letter dated 2nd Nov 1941 (during Shelley's training in Moose Jaw, Canada) '...I..don't do anything more than fly in aeroplanes, work reasonably hard and occasionally go to the pictures...I still keep building up my flying time, I've got well over 100 hours in now, both day and night. Night flying is rather awkward here because there are so many large changes in the wind direction. It is perhaps as well because it teaches us to take nothing for granted and always to keep our wits about us.'- an Airgraph dated 26th Sep 1943 in which Shelley describes his accident '...I suppose you know by now that I was involved in an aircraft accident - fortunately however I'm not seriously injured and although I'm in hospital at the moment I hope to be out in a few days. I lost all my kit in the crack-up (it was a fire) including the presents I had bought for you....however I managed to save my neck even though I hit the ground with an awful wallop - I only got two cuts on my face, nothing else anywhere.' - a letter dated 1st March 1941 - Shelley notes himself as 4128817 Private J. Shelley or B.Company, Middlesex Regiment- The collection also includes several personal photographs of both Shelley and pals / family members, Squadron photographs (including one of No.3 Flight No.3 Squadron, June 1941) as well as Shelley's RAF uniform patch and epaulettes. A fascinating and important collection of WWII RAF effects, the letters in particular contain some of the most heartfelt sentiment we have ever had the pleasure of reading. About 120 Squadron; Reformed as part of Coastal Command in Northern Ireland in 1941 at RAF Nutts Corner, the unit was equipped with the Consolidated Liberator, flying against the U-boat threat in the war in the North Atlantic. The squadron received the first Mark I Liberators in June and began flying nine of them in September from bases in Aldergrove, Northern Ireland and Reykjavik, Iceland. The number of Liberators in September 1942 had increased to six Mark I, two Mark II, and three Mark III. No. 120 Squadron remained the only Coastal Command squadron flying VLR (Very Long Range) Liberators in February 1943 with five Mark I and twelve Mark III. The squadron was very successful in this role, sinking 14 U-boats outright; and was credited with a share in sinking three more, plus eight damaged.This was the highest kill total in Coastal Command, achieved while flying from Northern Ireland, Iceland, and in support of Operation Overlord – the Allied invasion of France in 1944.
An original 20th century 1980's Falklands War Argentinian soldier's steel helmet. Taken by a member of No. 42 Commando at Mount Harriet, c1982. The helmet of green painted steel construction, with chin strap present (no liner). Inscribed with paint to the side by the original soldier, including a small depiction of a commando dagger. Rare souvenir.
Property of one Captain Hubert William Ponsonby - 5th Baron of Mauley ' Baron De Mauley ' - of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Gloucestershire Yeomanry; an incredibly rare original WWI First World War steel brodie helmet with original canvas cover. The helmet impressed with ' 064 ' and makers marks ' EV ' (possibly for W & E Viener Ltd of Sheffield). Complete with chin strap, and removable leather liner. The canvas cover featuring it's partial original regiment badge (cloth) to front. Supplied within Ponsonby's original own private-purchase monogrammed leather case. Rare. Ponsonby was decorated with the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honour. He succeeded to the title of 5th Baron De Mauley of Canford, Dorset on 15th March 1945. NOTE - Further items relating to Ponsonby can be found in lot 225 and 301.
Captured by Captain Hubert William Ponsonby 5th Baron De Mauley - an original WWI First World War Imperial German Army M16 infantry helmet. The helmet retaining its original leather liner and chin strap, named inside with initials. The rim stamped ET64 to corner. Supplied within an associated but period box. A rare helmet with some interesting provenance. Obtained from his estate. Ponsonby was decorated with the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honour. He succeeded to the title of 5th Baron De Mauley of Canford, Dorset on 15th March 1945. NOTE - Further items relating to Ponsonby can be found in lot 225 and 300.
An incredibly rare believed original WWII Second World War RAF Royal Air Force issued Type D Flying Helmet Oxygen face mask and original throat microphone. The oxygen mask stamped with Air Ministry markings and dated 1939, and retains the twin vent exhalation ports on a hinged front. The throat microphone stamped with stores reference DS3429 and retains the original electrical clip to end. A rare piece of WWII fighter pilot equipment. Note (added 13/5/20 at 13:04) - Some parties have raised concerns that elements of this item may be reproduction. All buyers are reminded for the need to satisfy themselves as to authenticity and condition of items prior to bidding, irrespective of any description.
An interesting collection of assorted WWII Second World War related Civil Defence items, likely all related, to include; a 1941 dated Zuckerman steel helmet with emblem to front (unusual emblem, appears to read ' George ' - possibly St George), x2 gas masks in cases, and a quantity of assorted and related ephemera, magazines and brochures - including an ' Empire Air Day ' souvenir programme.
Two WWI First World War items, from both German & British military, comprising; an original Imperial German Pickelhaube helmet plate / badge. Of usual form with imperial eagle to front and ' FR ' notation to centre. Along with an original 1914 Princess Mary brass gift tin (empty). Interesting pairing.
A very rare original WWII Second World War steel Brodie helmet from the ' Upper Thames Patrol ' group. Helmet in cream and black, with red and white insignia painted to front. The helmet dated, but illegible (1941 believed). The helmet named to an 'H Williams ' - scratched to rim. Complete with liner and chin strap. Along with a ' Standrod's Map Of The River Thames ' folding paper map, from the period. Rare.
An incredibly rare original WWII Second World War 1944 Airborne Paratroopers' steel helmet. As worn by 7013455 Private William Henry Smith of the 1st Airborne Royal Irish Rifles who was killed in action soon after D-Day on 20th June 1944. The helmet being a complete example with inner liner, hessian padding and canvas chin strap. Some paint loss to top, and remnants of original insignia remain to top. Supplied with a photograph of Smith, and a note which explains '(This was).. recently found at a house clearance at Williams' parents' home in Northern Ireland at No. 53 Shankill Road, which was being demolished. It is thought his helmet was brought back from France by a fellow Royal Irish Rifles colleague after his death as a memento for his bereaved parents Mary and William Smith'. Ex-museum display. A rare and poignant piece of WWII memorabilia.
A rare believed original WWI and WWII Second World War interest German SA Veterans Association / Staff car pennant flag. Featuring a German helmet and Iron Cross emblem, amid a black on white ground triangular flag. Measures approx; 27cm long. Buyer discresion advised - originality is unknown.
A rare original WWII Second World War Royal Air Force Police (RAFP) stell brodie helmet. The helmet with makers marks for Rubery Owen & Co Ltd of Leeds, and dated 1939. Standard helmet, with red and black banding present and ' RAFP ' to front. Along with an original RAFP armband. Rare set of items.
A very rare original WWII Second World War Third Reich German Infantry M35 pattern helmet in Normandy Camouflage. The helmet being a good complete example, with original inner liner and chin strap present. The rim impressed ' DN155 ' and ' Q62 ' to rear ( Quist ). The chin strap with makers stamp for Voegels, Koln, 1940. Named by soldier to interior - Hein 3. Komp. A rare and generally excellent original D-Day used German infantry helmet.
An original WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German ' Luftschutz ' Air Raid Gladiator helmet. Steel construction, the helmet retains its original leather liner, strap and notation to rear rim. The rim impressed with RL2 38/28, and a soldier's / warden's name in pencil noted. Generally an excellent named example.
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