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 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
An old Japanese carved polychrome figure of a war lord, he stands upon a crouching beast, in full armour, matt tones of green, red and blue with gilt highlights. Height 23 cm
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 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.
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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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
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
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,
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
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.
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 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
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
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)
A pair Continental silver figural candlesticks, first half 20th century, depicting knight and chevaliere in armour wheedling broadswords, 28 cm high, 722 grams
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
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 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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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 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
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
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 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,
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 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
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 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 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 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 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
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
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.
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