antique arms, armour & militaria - Thomas Del Mar

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AN INDIAN CHA AINA, 18TH CENTURY
comprising four plates of watered steel (areas of rust and
patination), each etched with calligraphic panels,
cartouches, exotic birds, beasts and foliage, fitted with
buckles for attaching straps (incomplete), the border with
plain turned brass brim, and two retaining a portion of their
lining
31.8cm; 12I in high
(4)
£1200-1800
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AN INDO-PERSIAN KULAH-KHUD, 19TH CENTURY
with hemispherical skull, fitted with central spike, a pair of
plume-holders, adjustable sliding nasal-bar and mail neckdefence
(minor repairs), the skull decorated over its outer
surface with mounted hunters and warriors in traditional
costume enriched with gold and silver koftgari (areas of
wear, painted black overall, worn)
27.5cm; 10Pin high
£600-800