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Lot 314
Roman Decorated Terracotta Oil Lamp circa 1st -2nd century AD. From the Romano Greek influenced period, here we have a stunning rare oil lamp. Made from terracotta, this lamp is in excellent condition for an artefact which is almost 2000 years old. he top with the scene of a pair of warriors, that to the front drawing a bow, the figure behind wearing a Corinthian helmet. To the front the kneeling figure of an elderly male seeking supplication. The dish of the lamp portrays a battle scene of "Odysseus slaying the suitors". The Greek inscription on the lamp below the scene names Odysseus. The scene depicts a bowman, Odysseus pulling back the bow, there is a soldier in the background with a spear, and in the right bottom corner is a crouching captive begging for his life. The lamps were filled with olive oil and a wick inserted into the spout, they were used as a daily light source. Plain lamps being as common as our light bulb. Lamps were also used as funerary items to bring light to the afterlife. This particular lamp is exceptional showing a rare depiction. A fantastic display item. 1 15mm x 75mm. Very fine condition.
Lot 512
Celtic Iron Age Helmet, 4th century BC A iron helmet composed of riveted sheets, and panels of bronze. The domed top with central poppy head shaped finial and four triangular panels to the side forming a cross. The sides decorated with four panels with repousse decoration of running wolves, tail arching over the back of the body. The lower rim pierced to attach separate leather lining. Archaeologists have uncovered Celtic helmets throughout their territory. The highest concentration and numbers of finds have been in the lands of the Senones tribe. It is in this area of northern Italy that lie the Montefortino burial grounds. The ancient writer, Tacitus, stated that the British Celts and Germans did not wear helmets. Indeed, very few Celtic helmets have been found in Britain and it appears that helmets were common only among the Gauls, the upper class warriors in particular. These high-quality helmet designs were a great influence on Roman armourers. Aside from the few examples known the only information we have on them is from Classical writers, such as Diodorus Siculus: “On their heads they put bronze helmets which have large embossed figures standing out from them and give an appearance of great size to those who wear them; for in some cases horns are attached to the helmet so as to form a single piece, in other cases images of the fore-parts of birds or four footed animals”. Diodorus Siculus (History V.30.2) Size: Provenance: Ex. Switzerland Collection, acquired over the last decade.
Lot 522
Roman gladiator Retiarius trident, 1st-3rd century AD A bronze trident with three lines, the central line slender and long, those to the outside being shorter and wider. To the base of the lines a openwork roundel with tubular socket below. For a discussion on gladiators in the Roman Empire, see: Kohne, E. and Ewigleben, C. (eds) Gladiators and Caesars: The Power of Spectacle in Ancient Rome, London, 2000. The Retiarius was one of the first types of gladiator to be developed for the games. The equipment was clearly associated with the sea and out of all the gladiators, the Retiarius had the least body armour. The name literally means 'net fighter' due to the weighted net that formed part of his equipment; from the few depictions that show the net this seems to have been a round, wide meshed throwing net called a iaculum, with a diameter of three meters. The only piece of body armour that the Retiarius seems to have worn was a manica, or arm guard, on the left arm, which had a tall shoulder guard known as a galerus. He was mostly naked except for a subligaculum loin cloth and gaiters. The three pronged trident was known as a fuscina, and was generally about the height of a man, and was the main weapon for the Retiarius. After losing his net he would hold the trident in both hands; the handle could parry blows, as in fighting with staves, and he could strike with either side of it. The prongs of the trident could also be used to parry blows or to exert a levering effect on the other gladiator's sword or the edges of his shield and helmet. The Retiarius was the most lightly armoured though he had to avoid close combat at the distance usual for a sword-fight, for here he was hopelessly inferior to his heavily armed opponent. Size: 36cm. Provenance: Ex. Switzerland Collection, formed over the last decade.Roman gladiator Retiarius trident, 1st-3rd century AD
Lot 590
Romano-British statue of Minerva, 2nd-3rd century AD. A sandstone statue of the goddess Minerva, standing with head turned slightly to the left andwearing a Corinthian helmet. Wearing a long peplos held in place at the shoulders by a pair ofbrooches, belted below the breasts and with a Medusa face to the chest. The right hand raised andholding a spear, the left to the side of the body and holding shield. Standing on a rectangular basewith pillar to the back.For a discussion on the Cotswold school of sculptors, see: Henig, M. Roman Sculpture from theCotswold Region, Oxford, 1993Minerva was one of the most popular goddesses to be worshipped in Britain during the Romanperiod. As well as her association with war and as protector of soldiers, she was also the patrongoddess of craftsmen and was commonly seen as a protector of cities. She also had a role in theWestern provinces of the Empire as a healing goddess, most notably at the geothermal springs atBath, England, where she was known as Sulis-Minerva. The style of carving on this statue iscommonly seen in the Cotswold region, an area associated with wealthy villas and prosperoustowns. It is from this region that a number of similar statues have been found, such as that fromLower Slaughter, Gloucestershire, and now in the Gloucester City Museum, (accession numberL.99). Sculpture from Roman Britain is rare and tends to show a strong influence of native styles,as in this piece. Size: 53cm.Ex. Glouchestershire Collection, acquired legally over the last decade.
Lot 144
A Vintage Air Ministry Issue Pilots Cloth Helmet/Liner with integral radio receivers and an integral oxygen mask nr 22C/1730 size 2, together with pair of radio headphones APW 621 nr 4035B a Bakelite air-raid shelter helmet, George Rex celebratory message and a black and white photograph of Queen Elizabeth and King George VI together with a small quantity of Medical Corp enamel and cap badges.
Lot 1306
Danish 1858 Pattern Officers Sword with Original Scabbard, German Makers Mark for ( WKC ) Knights Helmet, Blade Also Marked G.L Seifect Kjobenhavn, Sharkskin Grip with Silver Wire Windings Single Ring. Excellent Condition, Scabbard with Two Contact Dents Otherwise Excellent. Length of Blade 33.2 Inches - 84 cm.
Lot 336
Three Various MKII British Steel Helmetsconsisting black painted example with white “S C Police” and Sergeant badge to front. Black treated liner dated “1939”. Sprung webbing chinstrap ... Similar black painted example. White “W” to front. Black treated liner dated “1939”. Sprung webbing chinstrap ... Black composite fibre helmet. Liner absent. Together with a grey painted civilian pattern helmet. Leather and webbing liner. 4 items
Lot 338
Two American Forces Steel Helmetconsisting green, rough texture helmet. Front seam. Swivel side bails holding the green webbing chinstrap. Green fibre inner shell with green webbing liner (leather sweatband absent). Together with a similar example with rear seam. Green fibre inner shell with green webbing liner (leather sweatband absent). 2 items.
Lot 340
Small Selection of Helmetsconsisting WW2 British, black painted MKII helmet. Treated linen liner. The frame dated “1942”. Elasticated chinstrap ... Black painted Civilian Service, high crown helmet. The front painted “S.F.P”. Leather and webbing liner. Sprung chinstrap. Helmet dated “1941”. Together with a pair “44” dated armoured car wireless helmet ... WW2 “Mickey Mouse” child’s respirator. Complete in card issue box. 4 items.
Lot 341
Small Selection of Helmetsconsisting American rear seam steel helmet. Camo cover. Complete with fibre liner shell with webbing frame ... Post war British turtle pattern helmet. Liner damaged. Together with modern British Army respirator ... 2 x American drill practice metal grenades. 5 items.
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