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Click here to subscribeWW2 Luftwaffe M-40 Steel Combat Helmet, good untouched example with much of the original Luftwaffe blue paint finish to the exterior and interior of the shell. Much of the Luftwaffe eagle decal remains to the helmet. Interior retains the original leather liner system and the leather chinstrap. Shell is stamped “Q62” and “DN 137”. Helmer has been fitted with a old hanging wire. Helmet shows some wear but generally a good untouched example.
German Wehrmacht M-40 Pattern Steel Combat Helmet, being a semi relic barn find example which has a dark black paint finish to the exterior and interior of the shell. No decals visible. Helmet is complete with its leather liner and leather chinstrap. The liner is heavily stained and the leather has become dry and shrunk. Shell is stamped “NS62”.
Third Reich Afrika Korps POW’s Cigarette Case, fine typical North African made cigarette case made in alloy with image of the continent of Africa with palm tree to the centre and the swastika taken from a sun helmet Luftwaffe decal mounted to the centre. The other side of the case with an Arabic temple etc. Printed cloth to the inside. See lot --- for the original owners field cap.
Various Elements Of Armour17th Century And LaterComprising a vambrace for the right arm, with pauldron of eight overlapping plates, turning joint and embossed bracelet couter (lower cannons missing, painted gold and rust patinated overall); a pair of gauntlets each with flared cuff with turned and roped border followed by dome-headed rivets, five upward-lapping lames over back of the hand, and embossed knuckle-plate (finger and thumb defences missing); a single gauntlet (finger and thumb scales mostly missing, painted gold and rust patinated); and a group of decorative elements of cast-iron decorated with Classical and combat scenes, comprising a close-helmet (parts loose, visor broken in two), a breast-plate, half burgonet, a pair of gauntlets, and a gorget; together with an iron ball and chain flail (a lot )For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Four Decorative Reproduction Helmets Comprising a close-helmet in English 16th century style, with two-piece skull, high roped comb and plume-holder at the rear, visor with stepped roped sight, prow-shaped upper-bevor with key-hole ventilation slots on the right, and lower bevor, all pivoted at the same points on each side, and with pivot-hook catches on the right, gorget of two-plates front and rear, and all the main edges recessed, turned and roped; another of similar form, the upper-bevor pierced with circular 'breaths' on each side (russet overall); a 'houndskull' bascinet in early 15th century style, painted black overall and with copper dome-headed rivets bordering the back of the skull; and a helm in mid-13th century style (russet overall) (4)The first 31 cm. highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Composite English Civil War Period Pikeman's Half-ArmourMid-17th CenturyRusset overall, comprising pot helmet with two-piece rounded skull (some holeing at the rear on one side) with low turned comb, the base of the skull on each side with an embossed medial line between rows of dome-headed rivets and incised double lines, the base of the brim with recessed turned border with rivets en suite, gorget of four plates riveted together, the front plate drawn-out to a blunt point, and with plain turns at the neck, breast-plate with medial ridge drawn-out to a blunt point above the skirt, the neck, arms and skirt all with plain turns bordered by incised lines, back-plate en suite, later adjustable shoulder-straps reinforced with steel plates secured by dome-headed rivets, rectangular tassets each of six embossed simulated lames with turned and incised line borders, and domed brass-headed rivets, and secured by shaped hinges with pivot-hook catches (pitting and minor damage): on a wooden stand with turned and carved baseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Composite Close-HelmetPartly Early 17th CenturyWith blackened rounded two-piece skull (holed at the back, plume-holder missing) with low turned comb, and incised with pairs of lines over each side, later riveted neck-guard, peaked fall with recessed turned edge (internal patched repair) and carrying a three-bar face-guard, later hinged visor cut-out for vision and pierced with ventilation holes on either side, bent-out to form a gorget with turned edge at the front and secured by pin and hook catches; together with a reproduction lobster-tailed pot in 17th century style, and a Continental cavalry trooper's cuirass (straps and linings missing, pitting overall) (3)The first 30 cm. highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Close-Helmet Of So-Called 'Savoyard' TypePossibly Early 17th Century, French Or ItalianWith two-piece skull joined along the turned low comb and bent-out to form a neck-defence with turned border, the base of the skull and border of the neck-defence each with a row of dome-headed lining rivets, bevor shaped to the chin and with sprung locking-catch with floret-shaped button on the right, and with gorget en suite with the neck-defence, mask-like visor cut-out and flanged for vision, embossed with a triangular 'nose', and pierced with seven circular 'breaths' along the embossed and incised 'lips', and pivoted at the same points as the fall, the latter with deep flanged arches over the eyes (light pitting) 30.5 cm. high Footnotes:For another example sold in these Rooms see Antique Arms & Armour..., 30 November 2016, lot 163For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Composite Close-HelmetPartly Late 16th Century, Probably ItalianWith one-piece skull rising to a roped comb riveted through 'probably in the 17th century' for a spike for the attachment of a funerary crest, and pieced with holes at the rear for a plume-holder (missing), original visor with horizontal vision sight divided centrally, roped forward edge and replacement lifting-peg fitting into the later upper bevor, the latter pierced with circular 'breaths' on one side, lower bevor (one half replaced) shaped to the chin with roped upper edge, and later overlapping neck-plates at front and rear (one original), the bottom plates each with turned and roped border, dome-headed rivets and leather neck-strap with buckle (genuine parts pitted) 32 cm. highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Composite Three-Quarter ArmourPartly Early 17th Century And LaterComprising a cuirassier helmet with rounded two-piece skull, the peaked fall and upper-and lower-bevors pivoted at the same points against a star-shaped washer on either side, the peak with turned and roped edge, the upper bevor pierced for the eyes and with rectangular 'mouth', lower-bevor shaped to the chin and with pivot hook-catch on the right, gorget-plate front and rear with turned and roped lower edges, and incised double line borders, two plate gorget, breast-and back-plate, the former with medial ridge, vambraces each with turning joint and pauldrons each of four upward-lapping lames extending over the back, gauntlets (fingers and one thumb missing), knee-length tassets each of sixteen upward-lapping lames (some loose, the right side with some damage) mostly with waved upper edge, embossed oval over each knee and side-wings, the latter with turned edges, and large dome-headed rivets (some pitting and patination overall)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Equestrian Full Armour For Man And Horse In German Late 16th Century StyleThe former comprising a close-helmet with skull rising to a comb, pierced with holes over the ears and with tubular plume-holder at the rear incised with spiral lines, beaked-shaped visor with horizontal vision slits divided centrally and pivoted at the same points as the upper- and lower-bevors, the former pierced on one side with a circular arrangement of heart-shaped, circular and slotted 'breaths', cut for the lifting-peg on the visor, and with hinged locking catch on each side, the latter shaped to the chin and with turned and roped lower border, fitted with a reinforcing bevor for the joust embossed and roped around the neck and secured by a large wing-headed screw, riveted haute-piece on the right, and with targe shaped to the left shoulder, applied with riveted strips forming a trellis pattern and secured by two threaded bolts, gorget comprising collar and three overlapping plates front and rear, hinged together and with locking pin-catch on the right, the upper edges cusped, breast-plate of peascod form with hinged lance-rest on the right and drawn-out to a rounded point above a short flange, the latter carrying a skirt and tassets, the former arched and roped over the crotch, the latter of three overlapping plates and a single plate respectively, each with cusped upper edge and embossed with a central roped volute, moveable armhole gussets, back-plate shaped to the back and with two plate culet en suite with the tassets, fully articulated vambraces with fingered gauntlet on the right and mitten gauntlet for the joust on the left, the left couter with reinforcing plate shaped to the elbow and secured by a threaded bolt, and full leg harness each detachable at the thigh and below the knee, poleyns each chased with a quatrefoil on the knee and with side-wing, greaves hinged together and with round-toed sabatons both of fourteen overlapping lames, the main edges turned and roped, and with dome-headed rivets throughout, some elements struck with pseudo-Nuremberg mark; the latter comprising a shaffron of three plates riveted together and embossed with swept bands tapering over the muzzle, riveted ear-pieces en suite, and central spike centred on a dish-shaped roundel chased with radiating lines, crinet of seven articulated plates, large crupper of two riveted plates shaped over the flank on both sides and each with a row of three applied brass roundels with roped borders, and secured by steel-mounted leather straps with brass roundels en suite, one embossed with a lion's mask, large three plate peytral and rein mounts en suite, all with turned and roped borders, saddle of padded burgundy velvet with gilt brocade borders, the cantle and rear en suite, and with a gilt fringe, on a black fibreglass model of a horse caparisoned in blue velvet with a repeated pattern of green trellised quatrefoils, and bordered with a green and red woollen fringe; together with an iron bit, and a pair of arched stirrups decoratively pierced over each side: on a wooden base painted blackFootnotes:The armour appears to be inspired by armours A47 and A48 (for the joust, known as neue welsche Gestech über die Planke) in the Wallace Collection, LondonFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Romantic DaggerLate 19th CenturyWith bright tapering double-edged blade of flattened diamond section, brass hilt cast in relief with a Classical cuirass above a pair of suspended stirrups on both sides of the swelling grip, a helmet on both sides of the pommel, and with foliate upscrolled quillons, in original brass scabbard cast in relief with neo-classical designs of foliage and with addorsed lion's heads beneath the throat 15 cm. bladeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two boxes of assorted sundry china and glass to include Grosvenor china part tea service, a collection of "Nangkin" pattern plates by W & R Pearlwhite of Cawbridge, assorted glassware, plastic chandelier, etc, together with a copper coal helmet, a large campana shaped ice bucket, an Auto Minimax hand pump, etc
Silberner Wodkabecher in Form eines russischen Gardehelmes Silber, innen vergoldet, kyrillische Meisterpunzen, bewegliche Schuppenketten. Möglicherweise spätere Fertigung. Höhe 10,3 cm, Gewicht 155 g. Gute Qualität.Zustand: I -Keywords: Russland, russisch, Russian, Russia, Russe, Russie, Petersburg, MoskauA silver vodka cup in the shape of a Russian guard helmet Silber, innen vergoldet, kyrillische Meisterpunzen, bewegliche Schuppenketten. Möglicherweise spätere Fertigung. Höhe 10,3 cm, Gewicht 155 g. Gute Qualität.Condition: I -Keywords: Russland, russisch, Russian, Russia, Russe, Russie, Petersburg, Moskau
Museales Schwert vom Typ Lauriacum-Hromovka mit militärischen Insignien, römisch, spätes 2. - 1. Hälfte 3. Jhdt. Vorzüglich geschmiedetes Eisenschwert mit drei parallelen Mittelrippen. Die Schneiden nahezu parallel, die Spitze dreieckig. Die 12,5 cm lange Angel mit flachem, rautenförmigem Abschluss. Zu Beginn der Klinge beidseitig militärische Insignien in feiner Einlegearbeit (Kupfer bzw. Bronze). Auf der einen Seite der Kriegsgott Mars in Rüstung mit Helm, Lanze und Schild; auf der anderen Seite eine Standarte mit Legionsadler, flankiert von Feldzeichen. Bildgrößen 3,5 x 6 cm bzw. 3 x 6 cm. Gute Eisensubstanz. Fachmännisch konserviert. Ausbrüche an den Schneiden. Länge 77,5 cm. Ähnliche aufwendig verzierte Schwerter dieses Typs sind u.a. aus dem englischen South Shields und aus Hromovka bekannt. VGL.: T. J. Horbacz u. M. Odledzki, Roman Inlaid Swords. Journal of Roman Military Equipment Studies 9 (1998), S. 19-30.Provenienz: Aus süddeutscher Privatsammlung.Zustand: II -A museum-quality Roman spatha of Lauriacum-Hromovka type with military insignia, late 2nd - 1st half of the 3rd century A.D. Excellently forged iron sword with three parallel medial ribs. The cutting edges almost parallel, the point triangular. The 12.5 cm tang with a flat, lozenge-shaped end. Military insignia in fine inlay work (copper or bronze) on both sides at the root of the blade. On one side, the god of war Mars in armour with helmet, lance and shield; on the other side, a standard with a legionary eagle flanked by field insignia. Image sizes 3.5 x 6 cm and 3 x 6 cm respectively. Good iron substance. Professionally preserved. Chipping on the edges. Length 77.5 cm.Similar, elaborately decorated swords of this type are known from South Shields, England, and from Hromovka. See T. J. Horbacz and M. Odledzki, Roman Inlaid Swords. Journal of Roman Military Equipment Studies 9 (1998), pp. 19-30.Provenance: From a South German private collection.Condition: II -
TWO GERMAN PORCELAIN PIPES (2)19th CenturyOne with the bowl painted with Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria within a border of applied oak leaves and acorns, together with another similar the cover modelled as a helmet, with a long horn and wood stem detailed with a cannon and a horses head, length 165cm.
Song Dynasty, 960-1127 AD or later. A pair of provincial terracotta lokapala, guardians of tradition, standing with their hands held together; dressed like elite Song infantry, with long coat of lamellar armour, round helmet fitted with wings, leather padded coat with shoulder protections and scale reinforcement on the breast, sleeved tunic and thick pointed boots; traces of colour still visible.See Peers, C.J., Imperial Chinese Armies (2), 590-1260 AD, Oxford, 2002, for representations of warriors and discussion; a similar guardian warrior is visible on the Northern Song Imperial Tombs, Gongyi, Henan Province, tomb of the Emperor Zhenzong.13.7 kg total, 77cm each (30 1/4"). From a West Country collection, 1990s; formerly with a Hong Kong gallery.By the time of the Song Dynasty, the synthesis of local and Central Asian traditions produced a style of armour destined to remain unchanged for centuries in China. The best infantry wore armour, sometimes paper scale armour, invented during the Tang Dynasty. Song soldiers were also distinguished by their long hair and leather boots. The represented warrior was probably copied by a member of the Imperial Guard Shiwei majun bujun or Palace Corps Dianqian mabu jun. [2] Finely modelled.
5th-4th century BC. A tinned 'silvered' helmet of Chalcidian type, the bowl forged in one piece with strong ridge and horizontal neck protection, cut-outs for ears with flared edges, nose guard flanked by raised thick eyebrows; articulated cheekpieces with six-part hinges and contoured edges, hole for the attachment of a chin-strap; mounted on a custom-made 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, I., Trakits (The Thracians), 7th century BC-1st century AD, Sofia, 2010 (in Bulgarian).1.58 kg total, 38cm including stand (15"). Ex North London gallery; previously in a London collection in the 2000s; acquired on the London art market, 1990s; accompanied by an archaeological report of 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.10693-175205.The Chalcidian type ancient Greek helmet was essentially a lighter and less restrictive form of the Corinthian helmet. Among the typologies distinguished by Dr Pflug, the fifth type corresponding to the Kunze group VII (Pflug, 1988, p.138), was characterised by the presence of detached cheek-guards. These later models of Chalcidian helmets had hinged cheekpieces that were anatomically formed to fit closely to the face. The cheekpieces tended to curve upward towards the eye, where large circular openings provided a wider field of view than the Corinthian helmets. Such Chalcidian helmets are predominantly found in Scythian grave contexts. These helmets were commonly used in Thrace during the 5th century BC. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Very fine condition, some restoration.
3rd century AD. A bronze 'female-type' cavalry sports helmet mask of Medusa typology, modelled with the features of Gorgon Medusa; voluminous wavy hair intertwined in serpent-like curls and with three buns arranged like horns on the top of the head, the hair with central parting at the front; the eyes, nostrils and mouth delicately pierced; two piercings to the lower rim for attachment of the connecting straps; a slot to the top through which a fastening turning-pin secured the inner mask.Cf. Robinson, R., The Armour of Imperial Rome, New York, 1975, pls.359ff.; Garbsch, J., Römische Paraderustüngen, München, 1979; D'Amato, R., Negin, A., Decorated Roman Armour, London, 2017, figs.225ff.578 grams, 27cm (10 1/2"). From an important East Anglian arms and armour collection; acquired from a Dutch private collection in the 1990s; previously in a Swiss family collection since before 1980; accompanied by an academic 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.10604-174115.The distinguishing features of this type were the division of the helmet into two parts on the ear line, and sometimes the removable central area of the mask covering the eyes and mouth. Among the large number of surviving Roman masks is a series which has been generically indicated by Robinson as 'female type' but more conveniently classified by A. Negin as Medusa mask helmets. A mask capable of being taken off at any time proves that this type of helmet could be used, not only during parades and other ceremonies, but also in combat. It is in battle that the use of masks depicting Medusa is most probable; in the heat of battle this image performed both of its functions – to protect the owner and to intimidate the enemy, with the face of the terrible Gorgon believed to be able to transform humans into stone. Masks of this type are well known from Aquincum (Austria) Madara-Shumen and Kalenik (Bulgaria), Krefeld-gellep and Weißenburg, (Germany"). One of the most beautiful specimens, also with horns on the head, is preserved and in the private collection of Plymouth, Providence Academy (Negin-D’Amato, 2017, fig.262"). A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Fine condition, restored.
3rd century AD. A bronze face-mask from a three-part sports helmet of Hedderneim or Worthing Type, Type G or H of Robinson classification; T-shaped opening with embossed edges, a band of embossed diagonal lines across the brow representing stylised hair, both cheeks with a radiating roundel and a lozengiform embossed panel to the chin, the lower edge extending to protect the throat; attachment holes for the fastening straps beneath the ears.Cf. Garbsch, J., Römische Paraderüstungen, München, 1978, item 53 (Frankfurt-Heddernheim helmet); Robinson, R., The Armour of Imperial Rome, New York, 1975; Born, H., Junkelmann, M., Römische Kampf-und Turnierrüstungen, Band VI, Sammlung Axel Guttmann, Mainz, 1997; D'Amato R., Negin, A., Decorated Roman Armour, London, 2017.212 grams, 20cm (8"). From an important East Anglian arms and armour collection; acquired from a Dutch private collection in the 1990s; previously in a Swiss family collection since before 1980; accompanied by an archaeological expertise of 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.10677-175128.The face-mask is part of a three-part helmet composed of a back and face-piece with a removable central area for the inner mask, which covered the wearer's eyes, nose and mouth. More precisely, it belongs to the group of helmets with a face cut-out (with and without mask) whose subtypes are the Pfrondorf, Heddernheim and Worthing types (D’Amato-Negin, 2017, pp.170,174, figs.177"). Only the face mask survives here, with its typical T-shaped opening. Although the face-guard is part of a three-part helmet comprising bowl, face-guard and mask, there is no evidence that this helmet or all of the helmets of this category were always equipped with a small inner face. The embossing of the cheek-pieces with a round spiral shows a symbol clearly connected with the worship of the sun. The solar cult was widely practiced by soldiers during the 3rd century, especially after the advent of the Severan Dynasty and the infamous kingdom of the Emperor Elagabalus. The symbol on the cheek-guard of our helmet was even adopted by a Late Roman Legion, the Constantini Dafnenses. Fine condition, some restoration.
2nd century AD. A left cheek-guard (buccula) from a possible pseudo-attic cavalry helmet of Weiler type, with embossed ears and eagle, framed by an edge decorated with X-shaped pattern and shells at the upper and lower corner, multiple hinge system on the upper edge for attachment to the bowl.See D'Amato, R., Negin, A., Decorated Roman Armour, London, 2017, fig.274, helmet cheek piece from Gradistea Muncelului, Romania.90 grams, 17cm (6 3/4"). From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10680-174978.The type of Pseudo-Attic helmet was furnished with an attached fronton or diadema, riveted at the sides and not always removable, as it is also attested in the so-called pseudo-Attic type, well exemplified by splendid cavalry specimens from Weiler, The bucculae, clasped at the level of the diadema’s volutes, were long and wide at cheek height, often embossed with imperial eagles, winged victories and other divine protective elements. Fine condition.
1st century BC-1st century AD. A large Samian ware beaker in light brown clay with moulded relief decoration in the Barbotine technique, globular body resting upon a flat pedestal foot; the decoration framed by grooves in the upper two thirds of the body of the vessel, depicting scenes of the Trojan cycle: from left to right, the scene of the sacrifice before the duel between Menelaus and Paris; the characters individuated with their names in Greek, i.e. King Priam of Troy (???????) and Odysseus (????????) in the act of celebrating the rite (?????) referred to the victims of the oath-sacrifice; Priam, with a staff in hand, raising the right arm; Odysseus wearing a pilos cap and holding a patera, at his right side the King of the Greeks, Agamemnon (?????????) raising a sword in his right hand; following the scene of the duel between Menelaus (????????) and Paris, with the Greek hero dragging Paris by the crest of the helmet, and the Trojan prince saved only by the intervention of the goddess Aphrodite, visible in the upper left part of the scene, while a warrior with a spear and shield (Hector?) observes the combat from the left, and three other Greek leaders, a naked hero with Diomedes (????????) and Ajax (????) in Hoplitic armour, observing the scene of Odysseus beating the rebel Thersites (????????) with the sceptre, while Diomedes is enjoying the spectacle, fully armoured, head covered by a high-crested helmet; the bottom of the cup decorated with a wide floral decoration, surrounded by two rows of geometric patterns and dots; the border decorated with dolphins alternating with rosettes, framed by a line of dots.A nearly identically decorated beaker is preserved in the collections of the British Museum, see Walters, H.B., Catalogue of the Roman pottery in the departments of Antiquities, British Museum, London, 1905, ii, pl.68, fig.3, for a cup decorated with dolphins and representation of Aphrodite (museum no.1866,1203.81); see also Bulmer, M., An introduction to Roman Samian Ware, Denbigh, 1980.211 grams, 13.7cm (5 1/2"). From an important London W1, gallery; previously acquired 1970s-1980s; accompanied by positive Kotalla Laboratory thermoluminescence report No.09CM180321; and an archaeological report by 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.10629-174282.The form and style of this cup identifies it as a product of one of the principal Italic terra-sigillata workshops, producers of the most popular and luxurious Roman tableware in all the provinces, including Britannia. The Trojan cycle, connected with the celebration of the goddess Venus or Aphrodite, progenitor of the Gens Iulia, was the preferred theme of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, and can also be found in early Romano-British products of the age of Claudius, under whose Empire this splendid beaker was probably realised. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Fine condition.
8th-11th century AD. A Norman or Viking period 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, 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 lower rim furnished with an additional series of rivets, probably to accommodate a lining; two attachment holes at the base of either side, where the cheek-plates were originally attached; the plate-junction at the apex with hole, allowing a plume or horsehair streamer to be inserted, or a conical covering plate to be attached; 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 Fruhen Mittelalter Waffen- und Kostumkunde, 3rd Series, Vol.15, pt.2, 1973; Menghin, W., The Merovingian Period - Europe Without Borders, Berlin, 2007, p.326-7, item I.34.4.3.36 kg total, 42cm including stand, helmet: 947 grams, 16.5cm high (6 1/2"). Property of a UK gentleman; formerly in an old private collection formed in the 1980s. Authenticated by I. Eaves, arms and armour consultant; and accompanied by a positive four page report of metallurgic analytical results, written by Metallurgist Dr. Brian Gilmour of the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art, University of Oxford; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10628-169163.Helmets of this general profile and with some form of conical crest, have been popular amongst the military in the Black Sea region since the 7th century. 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 and Norman warriors in the Bayeux tapestry. Fine condition. A rare example.
Early 16th century AD. A ceramic maiolica bowl with dimpled centre and broad raised rim; pattern of concentric scales surrounding a wreath enclosing a landscape with advancing armed horseman wearing a helmet and gorget, shield in the left hand and raised sword in the right; underside with vessica motifs on a hatched field, central florid 'P' motif surrounded by dots and crescents; from Faenza, Italy.753 grams, 27.5cm (10 3/4"). Ex central London gallery; previously with Hampel Kunstauktion, 25 March 2015, lot 181. [No Reserve] Fine condition, with some old fine cracking.
2nd-3rd century AD. A substantial bronze figurine, finely modelled as the god Mars, bearded and clothed in a military tunic and muscled cuirass; the right arm raised and the left draped with a military cloak, held down at the side; the now lost right hand may have once held a spear and the left hand was originally placed upon a circular shield; wearing a tipped-back Corinthian helmet with a large crest; detailed facial features, the eyes forming pointed ovals with distinct pupils, the nose flat and the lips full; the cloak wrapped around the body with deeply moulded folds; the muscled cuirass decorated with opposed gryphons, fitted with shoulder clasps and worn over a padded under-armour garment (subarmalis) from which finely moulded detailed lappets (pteryges) hang, at the waist a double row of hanging cymation; below the cuirass a short, vertically segmented kilt over the skirt (????) of the tunic; the legs dressed in greaves with moulded lacing to the back; the underside of the feet with remains of pins which may have held the figurine to a base.See Robinson, R., The Armour of the imperial Rome, New York, 1975; D'Amato, R. and Sumner, G., Arms and Armour of the Imperial Roman Soldier: From Marius to Commodus, 112 BC-AD 192, London, 2009, fig.312, p.223; Durham, E., Depicting the Gods: Metal Figurines in Roman Britain, Internet Archaeology, 2012.Searcher and Treasure Hunting magazines, the articles appearing in early 2020.230 grams, 12.6cm (5"). Found by Geoffrey Harfleet with the use of a metal detector on Thursday 26th December 2019, near Oxshott, Elmbridge, Surrey, UK; this is a find of note and has been designated of national importance by the Portable Antiquities Scheme; accompanied by a copy of PAS report number SUR-1C1A4E and a copy of an academic report by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato.According to Durham (2012), this mature, bearded style is a less common depiction of this deity, paralleled by examples from Bury St Edmunds (in Ipswich museum, ISPMG 1936-244.10) and Wycomb in Gloucestershire. The Lares were guardian deities in ancient Roman religion; they protected worshippers and affected the outcome of events in their own location. The true altar of the Lares was the domestic fireplace, centre of the Roman domus, and their temple the Atrium. Among the statuettes of gods Mars Gradivus was one of the most appreciated, especially in the families of military commanders in provinces such as Britannia. The statuette had its prototype in the famous statue of Mars from the Forum of Nerva, of late 1st century AD, today at the Capitoline Museum in Rome, based on a Greek original from the 4th century BC. A video of this lot is available to view at TimeLine Auctions website. Fine condition, light abrasion from the burial conditions but otherwise the figurine is well preserved.
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