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Lot 1020
Later 6th-7th century AD. A silver sword mount formed as a central square panel with cell above, four beast-head arms; the cell with inset garnet cloison and crimped gold foil behind; the centre hollow with slider-bar to the reverse; each arm a stylised beast-head with bilinear collar, bilinear brow-ridge and nasal, pellet eyes and nostrils with bilinear frames. See Franceschi, G., Jorn, A. & Magnus, B. Mennesker, Guder og Masker i Nordisk Jernalderkunst, vol.1, Borgen, 2005; Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.1 - Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2009; Menghin, W. Das Schwert im Frühen Mittelalter, Stuttgart, 1983; Pollington, S., Kerr, L. & Hammond, B. Wayland's Work: Anglo-Saxon Art, Myth & Material Culture from the 4th to 7th century, Ely, 2010; Mortimer, P. Woden's Warriors. Warriors and Warfare in 6th-7th Century Northern Europe, Ely, 2011. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence analysis certificate. Sword pyramids were once a very rare class of find, discovered only in very high-status burials such as Niederstotzingen (Germany), Sutton Hoo Mound 1 (Suffolk, England) and the Broomfield barrow (Essex, England). Since the 1980s, a quantity of such finds have come to light and the object-class is now better understood. They are found predominantly in England, the Rhineland, central Europe and southern Scandinavia, and were a short-lived display item. The classic form is a truncated hollow gold (or silver, or bronze) pyramid with a bar to the reverse, inset garnet and glass plaques to the four faces and top (Pollington et al., fig.8.52 and plates 19, 54, 55; Hammond, p.73-4; Menghin, map 22). Several variant forms do exist, such as the octagonal-base and the conical types (Hammond, 2009, item 1.4.2.2-f; Mortimer, 2011, p.117). Another common Continental variant includes a flat-section rectangular plaque, as well as a form with curved edges to the plaque (Menghin, map 23). The present example with four beast-heads is apparently unique, although it has parallels in later harness and other mounts. The beast-heads have close parallels on the headplate of a 6th c. silver bow-brooch from Stora Gairvide, Gotland (Franceschi et all, item 75) and on the footplate of another from a burial mound at Sandal, Norway (Franceschi et al., item 66). The exact purpose of the pyramids is not known, but when they occur in graves they are usually placed in pairs high on the sword's scabbard (Menghin, p.150 and fig.90) which suggests that they were used in the suspension of the scabbard from its belt, or more evocatively in the fastening of textile 'peace-bands' which secured the sword in its scabbard and provided a very visible demonstration that the owner did not intend to draw it in haste (Mortimer, p.116). 18 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a Scottish gentleman; acquired from continental Europe in the early 1960s; gifted to his daughter in the early 1980s; thence by descent 2004. "Fine condition, usage wear to upper face."
Lot 1187
9th-12th century AD. A cast bronze scabbard chape with stud below, scooped upper edges extended to lateral trefoils, raised design of trefoil and foliage to each face. Cf. Paulsen, P. Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit, Stuttgart, 1953, item 133. 30 grams, 48mm (2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition; one arm absent.
Lot 1188
10th-11th century AD. A hollow-cast bronze scabbard chape with pierced trefoil lateral arms and trefoil extensions to the upper edge of each broad face above a fleur-de-lys motif with faces below; incised rib detail to the bases of the trefoils; knop to the underside. Cf. Paulsen, P. Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit. Ein Betrag zur Frühgeschichte Osteuropas, Stuttgart, 1953, items 157,162,182. 30 grams, 59mm (2 1/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 1189
9th-12th century AD. A bronze scabbard chape with scooped upper edges extended to median trefoils and lateral arms, design of trefoil and foliage to each face. Cf. Paulsen, P. Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit, Stuttgart, 1953, item 133. 42 grams, 60mm (2 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition; one arm absent.
Lot 1190
10th-12th century AD. A bronze sword or dagger scabbard chape, conical with extended lateral trefoil arms, scooped upper edges, reserved trefoil and tendril motifs to each face. Cf. Paulsen, P. Schwertortbänder der Wikingerzeit, Stuttgart, 1953, item 192. 40 grams, 54mm (2 1/4"). Property of an American collector; acquired 1980-2000. [No Reserve] Fine condition; one arm partly absent.
Lot 1490
1st-4th century AD. A carved schist statue of a standing warrior on a rectangular block with a bird held in the crook of his left arm; scale armour to the upper body, loose trousers, loosely slung sword belt to the waist with scabbard; remains of spear shaft in the right hand. Known as Dvarapala, figures such as these flank the entrance to temples and act as guardians to the sacred space within. The image of a warrior deity is at odds with Buddhist imagery and ideology and it is thought that such figures were adopted from Hinduism and could be derived from the god Skanda. 16 kg, 43cm (17"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000. Fair condition; head absent.
Lot 1706
15th-16th century AD. A bronze miniature scabbard with scroll detail to the chape, applied transverse filigree collar with loop, the mouth with filigree and rosettes to each face, lateral quillons and loop. 6.40 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Lot 84
An interesting collection of items relating to Lieutenant H A P Howell, to include: Royal Artillery sword and scabbard, a Middle Eastern dagger, a cased set of field glass, together with assorted ephemera, including a photograph of Lieutenant Howell on horseback circa 1918-1920 with the sword and his original 1917 commission papers.
Lot 145
The medals awarded to Bertram Sidney Thomas OBE CMG (1892-1950) comprising Royal Scottish Geographical Society David Livingstone medal the edge inscribed 'To Mr Bertram Thomas OBE for his outstanding work in the crossing and exploration of the Rub' Al Khali and for his extensive research in Southern Arabia 1932', medal weight 173.4 grams, in fitted case (Alex Kirkwood & Son of Edinburgh) with crest and named to Bertram Thomas, Royal Geographical Society of London William IV Founders medal the edge inscribed 'Bertram Thomas 1931', the obverse and reverse designs of W Wyon master engraver, medal weight 141.7 grams in fitted case bearing GVR cypher, The American Geographical Society of New York Cullum medal struck by Medallic Art Co NY, the reverse inscribed 'Bertram Thomas first traveller from the Western World to cross the sands of Rub' Al Khali, Arabia's Empty Quarter 1932', medal weight 172 grams, the edge stamped 18K in fitted case, Societe Royale de Geographic D'Anvers medal inscribed to reverse 'Mr Bertram Thomas 21 Novbre 1931' in fitted case, Royal Asiatic Society Richard Burton Memorial Medal presented to Bertram Thomas 18th June 1931, Kenning & Son of London 18ct gold and enamelled Sultan of Oman (Taimur bin Feisal) president's neck badge and a silver and enamelled breast badge in fitted case named to Bertram Thomas OBE, The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George CMG Companions neck badge in fitted case, two The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire OBE breast badges one with military 1st type ribbon and one with military 2nd type ribbon, one boxed, George V General Service Medal with Iraq clasp to Capt B S Thomas, WWI war medal to 2 Lieut B S Thomas, Victory medal with oak leaf clasp to 2 Lieut B S Thomas, 1914 Mons star with 5th August 22nd Nov 1914 clasp to 442 Pte B S Thomas N.Som.Yeo, two mounted bars of 14 miniatures and a distinguished line shooting medal awarded to ' The Wazir 'o was 'ere HMS TRIAD August 1929', also a WWII war medal, defence medal and 1939-1945 star, a Spinks and Sons mahogany and glazed fitted medal case with six duplicate 'show' medals including WWI war medal, Victory medal and Mons Star, General Service Medal and WWII war and defence medals, a small collection of North Somerset Yeomanry badges, the Jambiya as illustrated in photocopied photograph of Bertram Sidney Thomas having a horn handle bound in gold metal with inset pink stone complete with scabbard, also a brass mounted powder horn and a pair of shackles both previously possessed by Bertram Sidney Thomas Bertram Sidney Thomas (1892-1950) was a Cambridge graduate who served with the North Somerset Yeomanry in Belgium in WWI before further service with the Somerset Light Infantry in Iraq. The War having concluded he stayed east and took up the position as assistant political officer in Iraq until 1922. It was under his next post as the Finance Minister to the Sultan of Muscat and Oman, Taimur bin Feisal that Thomas is most famously remembered. Lawrence of Arabia famously purported in 1929 that the only way to cross the Rub' Al Khali also known as the Empty Quarter (a barren expanse of desert covering 250,000 square miles of Saudi Arabia, Oman, United Arab Emirates and Yeoman) was by an airship. However after a tortuous 58 day long expedition Thomas and his team reached the sea at Doha, the unforgiving desert having not claimed a single life. Thomas is the author of two books Arabia Felix (1932) and The Arabs: The Epic Life Story of a People Who Have Left Their Deep Impress On The World (1937) The University of Cambridge holds in their library nine boxes of 'manuscripts, articles, book reviews, lectures, notes, correspondence and maps' as well as a copy of a film made by Thomas in Arabia circa 1928/1929 and even a portrait of him by Walter Westley Russell
Lot 163
Victorian 1897 pattern infantry officers sword, the etched blade terminating in spear point decorated with VR cypher and floral designs, the ricasso marked Wm Anderson & Son of George St, Edinburgh, the blade back stamped 15119, having a pierced bowl guard with VR Cypher and fish skin grip complete with leather bound scabbard, blade length 82cm, sword length 99cm long
Lot 164
1788 pattern cavalry officers sword with curved fullered blade, leather bound wood grip, knucklebow hilt with scroll quillion and double langets complete with scabbard, blade length 83, sword length 98cm CONDITION REPORT: Blade possibly slightly shortened given 6cm descripency in blade length compared to scabbard The blade has lots of pitting, some knicks to the edges and rust spots The scabbard has numerous dents and dings Scabbard 88cm No wires on the grip
Lot 168
Late 18th century style cavalry sword, the curved blade stamped for Robert Mole of Birmingham, having shaped brass guard with langet and scroll quillion and wood grip complete with brass leather bound scabbard, blade length 77cm, sword length 88cm CONDITION REPORT: The blade in a good condition with some patina spotting The scabbard leather is well worn and brass chope and locket are reasonably worn
Lot 173
Prussian cavalry officers sword having curved fullered blade etched with two banners 'Utrecht' and 'Hd Hent', brass guard with scroll quillion and ribbed grip complete with scabbard, blade length 79cm, sword length 95cm CONDITION REPORT: Scabbard has numerous dents, rusting and splits The grip has no wires
Lot 181
French model 42 sword bayonet (sabre-baionette mle 42) having fullered yataghan blade marked to the edge 'Mre Imple de Chat t Avril 1862', the scroll guard and brass grip complete with scabbard, blade length 57cm, sword length 70cm CONDITION REPORT: Scabbard and guard numbers are not visible Scabbard is rusted and scratched but no obvious dents Belt loop intact, press stud does not function
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