Charles II sterling silver lidded tankard, hallmarked London, 1682, is (John Sutton), the hinged cover embossed with foliate spray and set with scroll thumbpiece, above a tapered body later decorated with central c-scroll cartouche engraved with crest depi
An ivory netsuke figure of a warrior, wearing armour and carrying a jar. He frowns as he eats an octopus tentacle, stained. Inscribed Tomochika, height 5.8 cm. Provenance: Purchased lot 881, 'Japanese and Other Works of Art' June 1975. Sotheby Parke Bernet
Lacquered gilt wooden figure of Guan Yu. Depicted seated upon his throne, wearing armour, height 25 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior design and import-export merchant trading
A quality Japanese Cuirass and armour accessories, Edo period (1603-1868), a heavy iron ,do ,(cuirass) with hinging sections, applied gilt ,Tokugawa Mon, eight tassets of five- tiered ,kusazuri (skirts) and iron suneate (shin guards) with e
Three French bronze and one French copper medal, 19th/20th century. Comprising a 19th century reissue of a Louis XIV Conquest of Flanders 1670 medal, by Roettier and [reverse] Michel Molart, bust right wearing armour with long hair, signed R below, reverse
A collection of Roman fragments from military armour, 1st-3rd century AD, silvered cuirass plaque cavalry sporting armour worn over chain mail coat. From Bulgaria, eagle, Minerva head and shield representations
A Roman military scale armour, 1st century AD, scale armour from Roman military site in Bulgaria. Reference-The armour of Imperial Rome, by H. Russel Robinson, pp 162-163
A pair of Chinese Buddhist bronze figures of Lokapalas, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), each wearing elaborate armour and standing on shaped plinths. One figure carrying a stupa and the other a spear. The taller figure 25.5 cm high, 11 cm wide. Provenance: prope
An Edo or Meiji period Samurai Musha doll, c1860, dressed in period full armour, the warrior is in crouching position under a tree, height 23 cm. On wooden plinth stand, 32 cm
Large bronze figure of Joan of Arc, modelled standing in armour with hands clasped and eyes closed, with sword at her feet, raised on a black marble base, signed P.J.Mene to base, height 58 cm (including stand)
Tolkien, J.R.R. 1892-1973, Two pieces of correspondence Concerning the dating of the 14th century poem, 'Sir Gawain and the green Knight', a scholarly edition of this work was published by Tolkien and his colleague E.V. Gordon in 1925. The lot consists of
A Mino Raincape, Japan, late 19th century. Mino were often worn by samurai or fishermen over the body to repel rain from armour or clothing. Made from densely layered strips of plant materials that are meticulously and tightly hand-woven into place. This m
An impressive 20th century Japanese samurai full suit of armour, with enamelled metal plates with gilded highlight, blue dominant rope cord lashings, includes crested helmet, mask plate, chest, arm, waist, leg and other coverings, on stand and with display
A pair of Chinese white marble relief panels, each carved with a Ming warrior in full armour, one standing on an ox, the other on a deer. Each 113 x 60 x 5 cm. Provenance: The Estate of William H Blakemore, Sydney
Chinese sterling silver and enamel horse figure, depicted rearing on slender legs with flowing tail, with coloured enamel armour and accented saddle cloth, with gilt, turquoise and coral accents, marked to base, mounted on a wooden stand, total height 14.5
Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Kunichika, (1835-1900), depicting five Kabuki theatre actors in armour and robes in an interior setting, in bright tones of red, purple, yellow and green, signed, 36 cm x 24.5 cm (3)
Original Japanese woodblock triptych by Chikanobu, depicting four Kabuki warriors in elaborate armour, in tones of red, green, yellow and purple, signed, 35 cm x 23.5 cm (3)
A Victorian biblical illumination from The New Testament, Epistle to the Ephesians 6:13. 'Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God...', including visual references to armour, shield and sword painted in watercolour and gilt. The gilt slip frame with
A Japanese Warabe Gusoku (Boy's armour), Edo period, the suji-kabuto in lacquer to replicate iron with a two-stage lacquer shikoro (neck protection), the bottom stage in gold scrolling wave design having a kuwagata-dai of stylised antlers and sun, the leat
Namiki Yukari Royale 'Kachimushi' Lotus and Dragonfly Limited Edition Fountain Pen, The dragonfly, also known as 'Kachimushi' (Victory Bugs) are said to fly straight on without retreat to catch their prey, and thus are considered a symbol of courage and da
Original Japanese woodblock, depicting two Kabuki theatre actors in elaborate robes and armour, in bright tones of red, yellow, purple and black, signed, 36 cm x 23.5 cm
Japanese late Meiji period bronze Samurai archer, depicted standing regally in traditional armour, with left hand holding bow and right hand by side suspending a tassel, with exposed tachi and kaburaya over left shoulder, decorated in polychrome cloisonne
A silk carre by Hermes, the 'Sous L'egide de Mars' design by Pierre Marie, depicting a suit of armour in shades of blue, green, pink and yellow, 90 cm square, boxed.
Gilded bronze inkstand late 19th century with two cut crystal ink bottles, surmounted by battle trophy flanked by two centurions in armour, height 31 cm, length 47 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney.
1920, finely cast depicting the general in ceremonial armour, with original wooden plinth, 24.5 cm high. Note: Maha Bandula (1782-1825) was the commander-in -chief of the Royal Burmese Armer a Burmese bronze statue of general Maha Bandula Pegu, circa 1920,
A French school miniature portrait of Le Dauphin Louis-Auguste de France, the future Louis XVI, wearing armour and the order of St Esprit. Oval image 8.3 x 6.4 cm mounted in ebonized papier mache frame with thistle hanger.
A silver mounted tortoiseshell snuff box with silver applique portrait of Charles I, c.1700, the three-quarter bust portrait after that of the medal for the Anglo-Dutch Fishing Treaty of 1636 by Hans Reinhardt the younger. He, in armour, hair falling over
A Chinese Greyware pottery figure of a warrior, Tang Dynasty, with a fierce expression wearing a helmet and armour, his hands formerly holding weapons, accompanied by a University of Wollongong Thermoluminescence dating report W2570, dated 19 January 1999,
Britains 54 mm hollow cast lead - Miscellaneous selection; with Indian Gurkhas (2), Royal Scots greys on horseback (5), Knights in armour (6) three standing and three on horseback including an Agincourt knight; also Manoil/Barclay (USA) cast iron figures o
A 19th century attributed KPM oval porcelain plaque of a young woman aristocrat, wearing a jewelled headrest, pearl framed pendant necklace and ermine trimmed shoulder cape, possibly over gilded armour (reminiscent of Joan of Arc). 17 cm x 12.5 cm, in oval
An important Kushan period garnet inset bronze ring, north India, circa 1ST-2ND century A.D, the bronze ring set with a faceted garnet bezel engraved with a standing male in profile, wearing the Bactrian helmet and armour indicating Royalty. The ring is ca
Indo-Persian style Khanjar. Fine wootz steel blade with swollen armour piercing tip. White hardstone pistol grip hilt with bird finial. In modern brocade scabbard. Length 42 cm
19th century French ormolu and enamel mantle clock and garniture, with a circular enamel dial set with raised Roman numerals, surrounding a central roundel featuring hand painted flowers and knights armour, the elaborate body decorated with figures, chain
A portrait miniature of a chevalier, probably French, 18th century oval, painted on copper depicting a gentleman in a long powdered wig wearing armour and a silk cravat, within a gilt brass frame 9 cm high
A Japanese full suite of armour, mid Edo period and later, 18th - 19th century. A central lacquered steel breast plate, with a multi plate ridged helmet, metal face plate with hair moustache, leather, chain and laced arms and leg guards. The suit with gilt
18th century German figure of St.George & dragon, in wood, depicted in armour impaling a dragon in the mouth with sword, evidence of gilt, height 53 cm
A rare and impressive Japanese Edo period (1603-1868) Samurai suit of armour, with multi hob-nail plate suji bachi ridged helmet, mounted with demonic head, decorative fukigaeshi (turnbacks), tall kuwagata, black lacquered iron menpo (face plate) with hair
A large Chinese painting of a deity, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 17th century, gouache and black ink on paper, depicting a stout warlike deity dressed in armour, holding a mountain in one hand before his breast, and a sword
A Japanese bronze alloy pear shaped vase & a dish in the form or a Samurai, with layers armour, condition: Age wear to the vase & a crack to the dish, height 12 & 15.5 cm
A set of English armour, six-plate section of riveted armour off a 16th century shoulder lame. Some rivets absent, copper wire ties to retain shape, length 27 cm.
A partial suit of Japanese samurai armour, comprising the d? (chest and back sections) and kusazuri (thigh sections), lacquer over steel, with fittings to attach a sashimono battle flag to the back. On mannequin.
A bronze figure of Guandi late Ming/Qing dynasty, the imposing figure seated, facing forward with the right hand raised clasping the end of his long beard, the left hand resting on his thigh, wearing elaborate armour decorated with animal masks on the arms
A vintage Royal Copenhagen figure group, Knight Ready for Battle', he stands in part armour being attended by his female companion, gloss glazed in colours, ivy highlights to base, printed marks including #3171, height 47.5 cm.
A George III presentation sword, the blade decoratively engraved with presentation inscription dated 12 June 1810, Royal crown and cypher 'GR' also to the blade, the highly ornate brass hilt in the form of a snake issuing from a lion's mouth with ivory gri
Indian Khanjar dagger with armour piercing tip in polychrome sheath with decorated scabbard featuring Indo-persian figures and a florally embossed blade with gold inlay. Condition: Fair/Good, scabbard has substatial losses but blade is pretty good, length
Gustav Adolf Daumiller, Praying Knight on Horseback' large bronze sculpture c.1923, the horse with short tail and short mane in tight posture, head slightly inclined and turned to the left side, Knight with chain armour, chain shoes and sword, holding a he
Japanese armour components Edo period of iron face mask (Mempo) with two neck guards (Yodarekake), iron and lacquered braided sleeve guards (Kote), pair thigh guards (Haidate) and iron chest piece (Do)
Japanese armour (Do-Maru), late Edo period all blue braid linked chest plates (Do) with six panel skirt (Kusazuri) with chain linked sleeves (kote), tassets and other pieces and also carry box
An antique Oriental gilt bronze guardian lion dog, the highly stylised cast figure of the near seated figure with the tail running up its spine, having ornamented facial features and embellished chest armour, the mane in the form of a flame mandorla, heigh
Large cast bronze style figure of Caeser after Benedetto Boschetti bronze figure of Caesar Augustus, with arm outstretched as if addressing the people of Rome, dressed in Roman armour with a cloak draped over left arm and resting upon a tree trunk, standin
A rare 19th century novelty nutcracker, featuring the head of Chancellor Bismarck. One handle terminating with the head of Mars, (Roman god of war) and the other with Minerva (Roman goddess of strategic warfare), each handle featuring their symbols, eagle,
The Kelly Gang in 'the Australian Town and Country Journal' July to November 1880: The extensive coverage of everything to do with the pursuit, the gang, the fight, the deaths, the trials and the hanging, featured on the following pages of the T&C: July 3r
19th century Japanese body armour, the do of eight tapering shaped panelled bands in deep maroon tone with pierced lashing holes, some original lining and shoulder padding remains, the gessan with similar black finished metal leg guards suspended from clot
A Chinese export ware porcelain armorial ashet, with arms of Sir Philip Gibbes, 1st Baronet (1731?1815) a planter in Barbados. Shield: per fess argent and ermine, three battle-axes in pale sable. Crest: an arm embowed in armour, garnished or, and charged w
A Japanese antique Samurai suit of armour, Edo period, late 18th century/early 19th century, comprising a kabuto with a bat ornament (maedate) and a five -lame Shikoro (neck guard), a mempho and Gusoku. 145 cm high, 46 cm wide, 55 cm deep
A ceremonial breast plate or Warriors Armour, North American Indian Cree tribe, circa 19th century, 31 x 21 cm. Provenance: The Berry Collection, Youngs Auctions, Melbourne.
An impressive Japanese Edo period Samurai suit of armour, with multi hob-nail plate sujibachi ridged helmet, decorative fukigaeshi (turnbacks), russet lacquered iron menpo (face plate), laced multi-panelled throat guard, shoulderplates, chest guards and le
A Japanese full suit of Samurai armour, the central bronze breast plate with a dragon, Showa period, early 20th century, silk and chain male arms, silk braid and leg guards, complete with lacquer over metal face mask, original storage box with display stan
A Derby figural group, 'Jason & Medea at the Altar of Diana', circa 1820, pattern 37, the allegorical group illustrating a scene from 'Jason and the Golden Fleece', in a vibrant enamel palette of yellow, orange and puce, with Jason dressed in Roman armour,
A painted pottery horse and rider, detachable head, Ming Dynasty, the rider's armour and the bridle, reins and saddle cloth of the horse are picked out in blue, height 31 cm, width 25 cm. Provenance: A Queensland collector
Two German silver and ivory figures of Medieval Knights, Hanau, dated 1920 and 1926, each realistically modelled in armour with swords and shield, both with ivory faces, on openwork bases, with English import marks (2), height 24 cm, 21.5 cm
A gilt bronze and rouge marble mantle clock with enamel dial signed C. Piaget, Paris, 19th century, flanked by a centurion and a suit of armour, 47 cm high
An antique Chinese timber warrior figure, Qing Dynasty, 18th century, the seated warrior of portly appearance in military dress with shoulder armour and sturdy boots, with eyes closed, his left arm upon his thigh and his right hand raised as if in a gestur
A fine Russian Orthodox icon of Saint Alexander Nevsky, 19th century, in tempera colours upon a gesso prepared timber panel with battens, Alexander typically attired in a suit of armour with a Royal robe trimmed in ermine, a Crown, sceptre and orb beside h
A pair Continental silver figural candlesticks, first half 20th century, depicting knight and chevaliere in armour wheedling broadswords, 28 cm high, 722 grams
A large silver metal figure of Guan Yu, an important General from Han dynasty, China, 20th century, very fine casting, the face well deliniated, the robes billowing & belt carefully tied in the middle, a dragon on the front & rear of chain link armour, hol
Turkish Krug armour breast plate. Probably early 16th century armour with original chain mail and outer plates. Plate bearing the mark of the ottoman Court Arsenal at Hagia Eirene / Irene.
Polish 17th century style suit of armour with a most likely 19th century, late 18th century brocaded renaissance style boots, probably for theatre with suit
A bronzed spelter figure of an antique warrior. The warrior figure upon a shaped and decorated base wearing a scaled cuirass, armour, skirt, sandals and a winged lion helmet with anthemion motifs, poised ready to throw a spear. Height 51.5 cm
A life-size Chinese mythical figure, painted carved wood, wearing armour & an apron carved as a fierce face & the tail of a fish, appears to be holding an umbrella. Height 155 cm
A fine Napoleon III bronze figural clock, circa 1880s, with maker's mark for Dumoulinneuf & H. Molle, Paris, the eight day regulator clock, having a simple white enamel dial with Roman numerals, set within the body of a dramatically cast animated prancing
A important and rare Turkish jambia with scabbard of mid to late 17th century date, approx 30 cm overall with 18 cm curved double edged blade of convex section of very finely watered steel. The ricasso with partial gilt koftgari inscriptions on both faces.
A important and rare north Indian pesh kabz of late 18th century date and of Museum quality, approx 44 cm overall with 31 cm blade. The blade of finest watered steel is of very pronounced T section with the back being 13 mm in width at the base, the whole
A very important and rare North Indian pesh kabz of late 18th century date and of museum quality, approx 44 cm overall with 31 cm blade. The blade of finest watered steel is of very pronounced T section with the back being 13 mm in width at the base, the w
A pair of sterling silver and ivory figures of knights in armour by Berthold Muller, Hanau marks, import marks for Chester, 1907, 28 and 24 cm high. Provenance: The Estate of the Late Annie Coogan
Fine old Indian sword of shamshir form with scabbard, approx 95 cm overall with 75 cm heavy curved single edged blade of wootz steel of Persian make. The hilt with silver mounts inlaid with black enamel, the pommel being in the form of a male camel's head
Rare Indian double dagger 'Zirah Bhonk', approx 35 cm overall with 25 cm recurved blade of good mechanical Damascus steel with complex forging and a most pronounced armour piercing tip. The hilt, bolsters and part of the back edge decorated with gold koftg
Choice Indian khanjarli with scabbard of late 18th/early 19th century date, approx 35 cm overall with 25 cm recurved blade of finely watered steel forged with complex fullering and central ridge. The ricasso, guard and knuckle bow, which has a dragon's hea