61 |
AN EASTERN MAIL SHIRT, 17TH/18TH CENTURY formed of small flattened riveted links, open at the front, vented at the rear, extending to the thigh, and a pair of full length arms, and retaining a series of early catches for closure forming a double layer over the breast (small holes) Provenance The Moser Collection £600-800 | 5% |
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800 |
| 62 | A FINE INDIAN MAIL AND LAMELLAR SHIRT, 17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY BIJAPUR formed of rows of large riveted iron rings alternating with rows of butted rings, extending to above the knees, the chest area closely meshed and open at the front, vented at the back and applied with three rows of narrow vertically overlapping iron plates, the middle row with cusped lower edges, the sides with pairs of longitudinal plates, a pair of full-length sleeves, the front with a pair of rectangular convex plates each fitted with three shaped bars for straps or laces, and engraved on the inside: on a manequin Provenance The Bikaner Armoury, Rajasthan The Devanagari inscriptions inside the shirt record its capture and installation into the armoury at Bikaner in Rajasthan, following the victory of Maharajah Anup Singh against the 'Adilshahi dynasty at the siege of Adoni in 1689. See D. Alexander 1992, pp. 160-1. £2000-3000 | Nil |
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3000 |
| 63 | A RARE SUDANESE DERVISH'S HELMET, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY with domed skull fitted at its apex with a robust spike and at its front with a staple and adjustable nasal bar, the base pierced with pairs of holes for attaching a mail neck-defence of riveted and butted links, and retaining its original long padded fabric lining 48.2cm; 19in high Helmets of this type were worn, along with the jibba, by the dervishes: the followers of Mahommed Ahmed, who proclaimed himself the guide, or Mahdi, of Islam. He denounced the Ottoman rulers of the region and preached a universal equality in rank and goods. A number of jibba, along with helmets and Mahdi banners, were taken at the Battle of Omdurman in 1898. See H. Ricketts and P. Missillier 1988, p. 147. £300-400 | 5% |
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800 |
| 64 | A RARE EASTERN HELMET, PROBABLY TIBETAN, 18/19TH CENTURY with domed skull formed of ten broad plates reinforced at the joins by shaped ribbed plates, fitted at the top with a moulded baluster-shaped finial, at the front with angular peak, and neck-guard formed of two rows of thirty-three rectangular plates (surface rust throughout, some neck-plates loose) 42.5cm; 16 3/4in high £300-400 | Nil |
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250 |
| 65 | A RARE FRENCH STEEL HELMET FOR THE EGYPTIAN KHEDIVE'S BODYGUARD, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY with one-piece skull, fitted with a steel crescent on a conical scalloped brass washer in the centre, moulded brass band around the base, sliding nasal formed as an arrow, and neck-guard with brass rim (worn, throughout, the skull with a small hole, chin scales missing) 28cm 11in high A more elaborate example is preserved in the Stibbert Museum Florence, inv. no. 16636. See L. G. Boccia 1975, pp. 216-7, no. 783. £100-150 | Nil |
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160 |
| 66 | A FINE INDIAN TOP AND A PAIR OF BAZU BANDS, LAHORE, LATE 17TH CENTURY the first with hemispherical skull, chiselled over the greater part of its surface with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, and the base encircled with a broad band of gold koftgari foliage (the skull with two early internally patched repairs), fitted at the centre with a washer for a spike (now missing), at the front with a pair of plume-holders decorated with gold (one repaired), and retaining its mail neck-defence of small butted steel links decorated with diamond-shaped panels of butted brass links; the bazu bands of characteristic form, pierced at the borders for a lining, each retaining its original hinges and a pair of buckles (one missing), and decorated en suite (light wear, the koftgari with small losses throughout) the first: 37cm; 14 1/2in high (3) A Cha'Aina decorated in the same manner and formerly in the collections at Warwick Castle was sold in these rooms 27th June 2007, lot 248 (£8400 including premium). Another Cha'Aina, complete with Dastana and Top is illustrated in P. Missillier & H. Ricketts 1988, p.110, no.185. £2500-3500 | Nil |
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2800 |
| 67 | AN INDO-PERSIAN KULAH KHUD AND DHAL, 19TH CENTURY the first with hemi-spherical skull fitted with a tall central spike, adjustable sliding nasal and a plume-holder (one plume-holder missing), mail neck-defence of butted links (small losses), and retaining an early padded red fabric lining, the second of concave form and fitted with four scalloped central bosses, each painted en suite over its entire outer surface in gilt polychrome with a series of vignettes including elaborate hunting scenes and pairs of figures in contemporary dress against a ground of stylised calligraphy (small areas of wear and minor losses) the kulah khud 46cm; 18in high the dhal 46.3cm; 18 1/4in diameter (2) £800-1000 | Nil |
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1000 |
| 68 | AN INDO-PERSIAN KULAH KHUD, 19TH CENTURY with tall domed skull fitted with central spike, sliding nasal retained by a thumb-screw, a pair of plume-holders, and mail neck-defence of butted links, finely etched over its full surface with ovals filled with foliage and calligraphic inscriptions around the base, and retaining some original gilding throughout 26cm; 10 1/4in high £500-700 | Nil |
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650 |
| 69 | AN INDO-PERSIAN KULAH KHUD, 19TH CENTURY with hemi-spherical skull embossed with a mask at the front, fitted with blade-like central spike, a pair of horns and pierced sliding nasal, the latter retained by a moustache-shaped bracket, decorated throughout with silver cartouches filled with foliage and enriched with gold scrollwork, a gold inscription around the base of the central spike, and fitted with mail neck-defence of butted links 26cm; 10 1/4in high £500-700 | Nil |
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500 |
| 70 | AN INDO-PERSIAN KULAH KHUD, 19TH CENTURY with hemi-spherical skull fitted with central spike and sliding nasal retained by a thumb-screw, a pair of plume-holders, etched over its full surface with figures in traditional dress divided by cartouches enriched with silver scrolls, and mail neck-defence of butted links 23.5cm; 9 1/4in high £300-400 | Nil |
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420 |
| 71 | A FINE INDO-PERSIAN STEEL DHAL, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY of convex form, the outer face fitted with four low domed scalloped bosses, reinforced scalloped rim, decorated throughout in gold koftgari with a symmetrical arrangement of scrolling leafy tendrils enclosing further scrollwork, the inner face retaining four rings for enarmes, and an early red velvet lining 37.8cm; 14 7/8in diameter £800-1000 | Nil |
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1500 |
| 72 | AN INDO-PERSIAN PAINTED HIDE DHAL, LATE 18TH CENTURY of convex circular form, the outer face fitted with four silver bosses (small dents) and painted with finely detailed foliage and flowers in gilt polychrome, built up in parts with gesso in low relief, the inner face painted with billowing green and red cloud ornament, fitted with four rings for enarmes and with an early green velvet pad 41.8cm; 16 1/2in diameter £700-900 | Nil |
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750 |
| 73 | AN INDO-PERSIAN RHINOCEROS HIDE DHAL, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY characteristically translucent, of convex form, the outer face fitted with four chiselled gilt-brass bosses decorated with flowerheads, painted with a central panel decorated with scrollwork and roses in gilt polychrome, a band around the rim en suite (losses), the inner face painted with flowers around the border, retaining a padded liner, with four rings and a portion of its enarmes 53.4cm; 21in diameter £400-500 | Nil |
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500 |
| 74 | AN INDO-PERSIAN PAINTED HIDE DHAL, SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY of shallow convex form, the outer face fitted with four tapering bronze bosses with scalloped bases, decorated over its surface with scrolling foliage on a green ground, with a central panel filled with a symmetrical design of gilt polychrome, and a band around the rim en suite, the inner face painted red with gold scrolls (small losses), retaining a padded liner, with four rings and a portion of its enarmes 57.8cm; 22 3/4in diameter £350-450 | Nil |
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480 |
| 75 | AN UNUSUAL INDIAN CHA'AINA, 18TH/19TH CENTURY AND A LARGE INDIAN BRASS SHIELD the first formed of seven hinged plates of plain steel, each with scalloped brass border, and the frontal plates applied with four pairs of fish-shaped brackets fitted with square loops for laces (one loop missing); the second of concave form, fitted with four large domed central bosses engraved with foliage, pierced over the outer surface with scrolling foliage and flowers inhabited by divine figures and elephants set upon by lions, and with celestial motifs at the top the first: 26cm; 10 1/4in high the second: 58.5cm; 23in diameter (2) £500-700 | Nil |
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| 76 | AN INDIAN HIDE DHAL, 19TH CENTURY of convex form flattened at the rim, fitted with four shaped silver bosses chased with flowers and foliage, painted with a central floral panel, and further deigns of foliage around the rim, the inside with four rings, a pair of enarmes (one detached) and an early padded liner 46.5cm; 18 1/4in £300-400 | Nil |
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300 |
| 77 | AN INDIAN DHAL, A CHINESE DAGGER AND A MOROCCAN FLYSSA, 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY the first of iron, applied with twelve shaped brass and copper bosses on the outer face, with four rings for enarmes and an early pad on the inside; the second with broad single-edged blade, and the hilt and scabbard each applied with chased silver plaques set with pastes; and the third of characteristic form the first 29.5cm; 11 5/8in diameter (3) £300-400 | Nil |
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250 |
| 78 | AN INDO-PERSIAN BRONZE DHAL, 19TH CENTURY of convex form, the outer face fitted with four foliate bosses and a crescent, engraved over its full surface with designs of scrolling foliage inhabited by Deities and beasts, the inner face with four rings for enarmes, and its original pad 32.4cm; 12 3/4in diameter £150-200 | Nil |
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150 |
| 79 | A PAIR OF INDIAN BAZU BANDS, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY of characteristic form, with reinforced scalloped borders decorated with gold, embossed with a gilt ellipse over the wrist, each retaining its original hinge and an early padded lining 33.5cm; 13 1/4in (2) £500-600 | Nil |
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500 |
| 80 | A BAZU BAND LATE 17TH/18TH CENTURY, INDIAN OR TURKISH formed of a tapering gutter-shaped plate, fitted with its original gilt-brass buckles (one missing), and two inner plates each joined by mail formed of three rows of riveted links and complete with its original buckles for closure (one missing) 33cm; 13in £100-150 | Nil |
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220 |
| 81 | TWO FIJIAN CLUBS AND FIVE AFRICAN DAGGERS the first two with bulbous heads and carved grips; the daggers comprising two with bone grips, each in its leather scabbard with woven leather arm band; another with flat diamond-shaped blade and bone grip bound with copper ribband, another with long flat wavy blade pierced at the base and with hardwood grip, a machete with Sheffield blade by J. Moreton & Co, and wooden grip carved with a stylised head, and a further club the first: 37.5cm; 14 3/4in and 40cm; 15 3/4in (8) £300-500 | Nil |
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650 |
| 82 | THREE PAIRS OF INDO PERSIAN STIRRUPS, A PAIR OF MOROCCAN STIRRUPS AND THREE TURKISH STIRRUPS, 17TH-19TH CENTURIES including two pairs decorated with lightly engraved ornament and pierced treads, a pair of brass stirrups of strongly arched form with pierced treads and engraved side panels, and a Turkish stirrup with short broad tread rising to a slender arch with a loop for suspension (11) £200-300 | Nil |
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320 |
| 83 | TWO PAIRS OF ARABIC PRICK SPURS, 19TH CENTURY with U-shaped heel bands with slightly rectangular finials fitted at the base with a tall loop, moulded necks, and characteristically long spikes (4) £200-300 | Nil |
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260 |
| 84 | THREE ARABIC PRICK SPURS, LATE 18TH/19TH CENTURY with U-shaped heel bands with slotted rectangular terminals formed with a tall rectangular loop in the centre, moulded necks and characteristically long spikes, one inlaid with silver scrollwork, another with some silver scrolling foliage, the other polished bright (3) £200-300 | Nil |
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320 |
| 85 | FIVE VARIOUS ORIENTAL STIRRUPS AND A SINGLE STIRRUP the first pair Tibetan, formed of bronze, with oblong treads rising up at each side to a block-shaped loop chiselled with a monstrous mask on either side; a pair of Chinese iron stirrups, 17th Century, with plain oval treads, a pair of slender gutter-shaped arches with chiselled loops at the top; a pair of small Tibetan brass stirrups; a pair of small Indian stirrups; a pair of brass stirrups, 18th Century, probably Tibetan; a Chinese bronze stirrup, probably 8th Century, with a small loop cast on each side with a grotesque (11) £200-250 | Nil |
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180 |
| 86 | TWO PAIRS OF CHINESE STIRRUPS, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES the first with oval treads formed with a pair of arched side panels surmounted by a pierced loop chiselled on each side with monstrous masks, the whole of the lower portion decorated in polychrome cloisonné enamel with scrolling monsters against a red ground; the second of white metal with oval treads, a pair of arched side panels rising to a loop cast and chased with monstrous masks at each side, chiselled over the principal edges with figures in traditional costume and flowers and foliage, all enriched with soft metal (4) £200-250 | Nil |
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380 |
| 87 | A CHINESE SADDLE, BRIDLE AND A PAIR OF STIRRUPS, 19TH CENTURY the saddle of wood, with steel mounts decorated with silver foliage and linear patterns, the front and back faced with shagreen (small losses, covering missing), the stirrups with oval treads and a pair of rounded side bars rising up to a suspension loop, decorated en suite with the saddle; matching bridle, together with a neck band of jingle bells with red horse hair plume (5) £200-300 | Nil |
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350 |
| 88 | A CAUCASIAN SILVER-MOUNTED HORSE BRIDLE AND REINS, 19TH CENTURY of leather, the head-piece, cheek-pieces and brow bands all faced with small interlocking silver and gilt-brass narrow rectangular plaques, enriched throughout with orange pastes, the head-piece incorporating a large shaped brass plaque chased with scrolls and set with matching orange pastes and a further smaller plaque en suite with small pendants attached by chains, and a matching pair of reins fitted with a nielloed ball-shaped mount, head not included (2) £1000-1200 | Nil |
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1000 |
| 89 | TWO PAIRS OF PERUVIAN BRASS STIRRUPS, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES each of characteristic shoe-shaped form, the first cast with shell ornament and faux buckles in low relief, and the second lightly engraved with a symmetrical pattern of scrolls at the front (4) £200-300 | Nil |
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180 |
| 90 | SIX VARIOUS HORSE BITS, 18TH-19TH CENTURIES the first Argentinean, with U-shaped iron mouthpiece and a pair of side bars encased in silver chased with foliage and scrolls; a Brazilian horse bit of white metal, the mouthpiece formed of two slender links; another with U-shaped steel mouthpiece and a pair of silver side bars chased with foliage and monstrous masks; a steel horse bit, early 19th Century Mexican or Spanish, with curved mouthpiece and the side bars each applied with a pierced steel plaque; and two further steel horse bits (6) £400-600 | Nil |
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650 |
