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 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 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.
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 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 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
A Chinese bronze figure of Zhen Wu, Ming Dynasty, 15th/16th century. The warrior god, seated in heavy flowing robes and armour, with substantial traces of gilt. A member of both the Daoist and Buddhist pantheons, Zhen Wu became protector of the state and t
Important Indian jambiya with scabbard, 34.5 cm overall with 23 cm slightly curved double edged blade of watered steel with armour piercing tip. Pale green jade hilt of pistol grip form with carved foliate decoration. Red cloth covered wooden scabbard with
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
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
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
A 16th or 17th century Indo-Persian mail and plate shirt (Kavach). Shirt of riveted mail set with plates, the two front plates fitted with three buckles. Devanagari inscriptions to the front right plate of the Deccani honorific 'Davish Sahib' and the 'Adon
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
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,
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 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 pair of mammoth tusk figures of rhinoceros, 20th century, each realistically carved striding forward on short legs with head turned slightly to one side, mouth partly open and ears raised in alert attitude, the large head supporting two horns and with sm
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
Exceptionally large old Indian katar of good quality, 88.5 cm overall with 42 cm watered steel blade with strong armour piercing tip. Intended to be used as both a stabbing weapon and a parrying aid
An antique Edo period Japanese horse that has been fitted with European suite of armour. This is an extremely rare cross cultural piece, with incredible attention to detail, mounted on a oak stand and marble top. 175 cm high, 90 cm wide
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
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
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
An ivory figure of Guandi, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century, standing with head slightly lowered looking at the sword clasped in his left hand, wearing an elaborate helmet and long cloak draped over his armour and loose robe beneath, his face with long side
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
Choice old North Indian katar with scabbard, 40 cm overall with 21 cm watered steel blade with crisply chiselled deep fullers and armour piercing tip. The hilt decorated overall with gilt koftgari foliate designs and with Indian inscriptions on both faces.
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 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
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
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
Large old Tanjore katar of good quality, 50 cm overall with 35.5 cm blade of very finely multi fullered watered steel with armour piercing tip. Cut and chiselled steel hilt with guard of traditional Tanjore form.
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
A rare and impressive Japanese Taisho period suit of armour, complete with ebonised black lacquered metal fittings including face mask, helmet, chest plate, armed guards with chain mail, chin guards, etc., elaborately worked with coloured silk cord woven i
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 suit of armour in the 16th century, style Possbily French /, circa 1900, inscribed 'Nicolo Da Ponte,' 182.5 cm high, some components missing; sold with a dressmaker's mannequin. Note: according to correspondence from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New Y
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
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
An ivory figure of a mounted warrior, Qing dynasty, 19th century, seated astride his horse clasping a bayonet in both hands, wearing a helmet and armour and with a small child tucked into the folds of his short-sleeved robe, 14.2 cm high
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
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
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,
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 replica Spanish suit of armour of the 16th century by Marto of Toledo, Spain; the full size suit of armour based on the period of Charles V, after an original in the Royal Armory in Madrid, the suit of polished steel with decoratively etched details comp
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
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
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
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 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
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)
Indian khanjarli, 29 cm overall with 19 cm double edged double fullered recurved blade with pronounced central ridge and armour piercing tip. Steel mounted hilt with ivory grip scales set with silver foliate studs. (See 'Stone's Glossary' figure 445, numbe
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
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 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
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)
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
A gilt bronze standing Manjushri statue, the left hand holding a flower and right hand showing Dharmachakra-Mudra, wearing armour and standing on a lotus seat, 15 cm high
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.
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)
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.
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 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 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
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
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.
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
Bronze cast 'Armour Captif' figure group, after Felix Sanzel. Bronze cast 'Armour Captif' figure group, after Felix Sanzel with foundry mark & stamped 2271 to the back. Height 43 cm
A pair Continental silver figural candlesticks, first half 20th century, depicting knight and chevaliere in armour wheedling broadswords, 28 cm high, 722 grams
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)
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
A 20th century Chinese terracotta warrior, after a warrior from the buried army of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, he stands with plated armour to his front, his head separately fitted to his body, earth pigments over the darker underglaze. Heig
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
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.