antique arms, armour & militaria - Thomas Del Mar Ltd

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AN INDO-PERSIAN WHITE METAL HELMET, 19TH
CENTURY, A DHAL, AND A CHINESE DECORATED BRASS
BOSS
the first of near conical form rising to a pointed finial and
outwardly flanged to a narrow brim at the base,
decorated over its surface with a broad band of scrolling
flowers and foliage, cartouches filled with animals and
further foliate bands; the second modern, decorated over
its outer surface with foliage on a red, black and gold
ground, and attached with four bosses for enarmes; the
third circular, with broad dome pierced with a central hole
for a spike, and with a series of inscriptions inside
the first: 24.8cm; 9Nin high
(3)
‡ £350-450
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TWO-PLATES FROM AN INDIAN CHA’AINA, A BAZU
BAND, A PAIR OF PERUVIAN BRONZE STIRRUPS AND
THREE FLASKS, 19TH CENTURY
the first with brass borders, retaining its buckles, and
decorated throughout with silver and gold koftgari (worn);
the second engraved with foliage highlighted with silver
(worn); the third of characteristic shoe-shaped form, each
with a loop for suspension; a Moroccan conical powderflask,
decorated over its surface with brass studs; a North
African powder-flask, of white metal decorated with
filigree and blue, yellow and red pigments; and a barrelshaped
water flask, bound with brass bands, fitted with
brass handle, spout and stopper, and decorated
throughout with brass rosettes
(8)
‡ £700-900
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