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FRENCH SECOND EMPIRE DRAGOON HELMET
FRENCH SECOND EMPIRE DRAGOON HELMET French Second Empire dragoon helmet or Casque de Dragons, circa 1845, the body of the helmet of gilded copper, with a high crest meant to hold a black horsehair brush and tail, the bottom one third of the helmet covered in leopard skin, retaining the original chin chains and bosses, marked in two places. Approximate dimensions: h. 12" with top plume and holder h.15", w.8", l. 9", horse tail extends for additional 15"
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An Austrian Black Lacquer and
An Austrian Black Lacquer and Gilt Metal WWI Dragoon Helmet Model 1905
20th Century
on a stand and with a fitted case.
Height of helmet 12 1/2 x width 11 inches.
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Antique French Model 1874
Antique French Model 1874 Cuirassier helmet, having a steel skull the high brass comb with black horsehair Maine and Medusa mask above a flaming grenade flanked by laurel leaves, with brass plume holder (plume missing) to the left side, having leather backed chin scales and leather liner.
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19th C Brass French Dragoon Helmet,
19th C Brass French Dragoon Helmet, medusa mask comb with inset horsehair, motifs include snakes and foliate berry vines, without plume, leather liner missing, stamped 'P' at back rim.
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ANTIQUE CLOSE ''KNIGHT'S'' HELMET
ANTIQUE CLOSE ''KNIGHT'S'' HELMET with one-piece scull rising visor and bevor attached by common pivots - h:11 w:13 d:9.50 in.
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ANTIQUE CLOSE ''KNIGHT'S'' HELMET
ANTIQUE CLOSE ''KNIGHT'S'' HELMET with one-piece scull rising visor and bevor attached by common pivots - h:11 w:13 d:9.50 in.
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French dragoon's helmet, mid 19th
French dragoon's helmet, mid 19th Century the chinstrap marked "SIRAUDIN", 10 in. H.
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Antique Mid Edo Period Samurai
Antique Mid Edo Period Samurai lacquered iron helmet Jyurokken Suji Kabuto, distressed condition
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Victorian Era Copy of a Negroli
Victorian Era Copy of a Negroli Burgonet Parade Helmet This is a Victorian copy of a masterpiece of Renaissance metalwork by Filippo Negroli whose embossed armor was praised by sixteenth-century writers as ''miraculous'' and deserving ''immortal merit.'' Formed of one plate of brass and silver plated; the bowl is raised in high relief with motifs inspired by classical art. It is stamped inside the helmet with a Victorian acceptance mark. This helmet measures 12'' x 7.75''. Condition: Excellent.
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Antique, c. 17th/18th century,
Antique, c. 17th/18th century, Spanish Morion style helmet of chiseled steel with serpent and botanical design with some worm through areas due to age; elaborate design and bronze bodies throughout, interior with some original leather intact, with contemporary metal display stand; Without Stand L 13 3/4" x H 8 1/2" (Approx.)
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Replica of Japanese Samurai helmet,
Replica of Japanese Samurai helmet, quality replica with leather and brass mounts, very good condition
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LATE EDO JAPANESE SAMURAI HELMET
LATE EDO JAPANESE SAMURAI HELMET Circa 1840 Samurai Kabuto from set of Tachi Tosei Gusoku Armor, having a Shikoru or neck guard of flexible laced lacquered iron Kozane or neck scales, fabric lined iron dome with bronze and gilt bronze decorations, including a top port for pom, mounted with deer antlers, silk adorned Fukigaeshi or blowbacks and Mabisashi or visor, silk chin cords intact, missing the Daimyo Maedate or badge from the front, probably removed after the fall of the Shogunate in 1876. On a modern black painted museum stand.
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A bronze helmet, after the antique,
A bronze helmet, after the antique, modelled with cast rams heads under a heart-shaped aperture, 19cm x 25.5cm/Provenance: Abbey House, Malmesbury
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ANTIQUE GREEK DIVING HELMET,
ANTIQUE GREEK DIVING HELMET, CIRCA 1900 Circa 1900, copper construction, four glass ports, manufacturer's plate on the front; custom wooden stand included.
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An Antique Continental Patinated
An Antique Continental Patinated Metal Figure of a Renaissance Warrior in fanciful armor on a dragon-decorated base once wired as a lamp height 35 3/4 in.
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Antique, c. 1850-1900, Spanish
Antique, c. 1850-1900, Spanish (or possibly Italian) Morion style finely adorned helmet overlaid in gold with elaborate floral designs central lotus motifs and other botanicals including singular row of raised golden bosses with some original bluing remaining; interior with leather band and studs; overall good condition, age wear and some flaws consistent with age; H 10" (Approx.)
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ANTIQUE AFRICAN IGBO HELMET
ANTIQUE AFRICAN IGBO HELMET MASKDESCRIPTION: An Antique African Igbo helmet mask decorated in black and white polychrome, with carved decorative accents, and mohawk finial. CIRCA: Late 19th to Early 20th Cent. ORIGIN: African DIMENSIONS: H: 11" W: 5" CONDITION: Damage along the forehead. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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ANTIQUE DRAGON HEAD PARADE
ANTIQUE DRAGON HEAD PARADE MASKDESCRIPTION:An antique ceremonial dragon head parade mask. Composed of paper mache, metal, hair, wood and paint. CIRCA:19th to Mid 20th Ct. ORIGIN: China DIMENSIONS:H:13.5" x W:14" x L:14.5" CONDITION: Mouthpiece is detached at one end as well as heavy cracking on outer surface. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
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SAMURAI ARMOR. Japan 19th
SAMURAI ARMOR. Japan 19th century. Lacquered metal plate cuirass and helmet. The cuirass has partial tassets with dark blue lacing and hinged shoulder straps. The helmet has a neck guard and red lacquered chin guard. Sleeve armor for both arms and two greaves. The sleeves have blue cloth lacquered metal strips and chain mail the greaves have lacquered metal strips and small metal plates sewn into gold colored cloth. Imperfections. Loss and damage the fabric and lacings are very fragile.
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A Greek Style Bronze Helmet of
A Greek Style Bronze Helmet of Cretan Type
After the Antique, 20th Century
depicting Pegasus carvings to each side; with stand.
Height 9 1/2 x width 8 1/4 x depth 9 7/8 inches
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JAPANESE LACQUER JINGASA SAMURAI
JAPANESE LACQUER JINGASA SAMURAI HELMETJapanese Edo period shingen style jingasa samurai helmet, likely 18th-19th century. Lacquered wood with a gold overlay mon (crest) in a circular cartouche. The interior with red and gold lacquer with cloth straps.
Height: 4 1/2 in x diameter: 13 1/4 in.
Condition:
The item is in good condition in general with no visible cracks or major losses. Wear throughout. There is a minute dent to the front. Along the exterior and around the edge of the hat, there are several lacquer losses. Heavy wear to the cloth components. No visible sign of restoration under UV light.
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1830's Dragoon Troopers Saber
1830's Dragoon Troopers Saber
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ANTIQUE CAIRNES & BROS. FIRE
ANTIQUE CAIRNES & BROS. FIRE FIGHTER'S HELMET AND VINTAGE AXE Circa 1900 leather helmet with gilt high eagle marked Cairnes & Bros., the front piece shield hand-painted "C.F.D /113 / 869" (8 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 15 1/2 in.), together with a vintage axe marked "True Temper / Kelly Works" to head (35 5/8 in.).
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An Antique Relief Carved and Gilt
An Antique Relief Carved and Gilt Helmet surmounted Prince of Wales plumes on a symbolic "mountain" base height 20 1/2 in.
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17th Century Lobstertail Helmet
17th Century Lobstertail Helmet With two ear flaps attached by leather straps. Condition: Relic.
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TWO FRENCH DRAGOON HELMETS, LATE
TWO FRENCH DRAGOON HELMETS, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH C., MEDUSA MASK COMB WITH INSET HORSEHAIR, STEEL WITH BRASS APPLIQUES, MOTIFS INCL...Two French Dragoon helmets, late 19th/ early 20th C., Medusa mask comb with inset horsehair, steel with brass appliques, motifs include snakes and foliate berry vines, one stamped "A. Godillot " and "57" verso, second with five sets of stamped numbers, wear consistent with age and use including oxidation, loss of finish/ hair, small dents, etc., sold as is, 10" h.
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An Edwardian Merryweather pattern
An Edwardian Merryweather pattern brass fireman's helmet with original leather liner and brass link chain
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19th century Shako helmet with
19th century Shako helmet with chain, lion head mounts below band of metallic thread centered with cast metal eagle with 14 in. horsehair plume, possibly Austrian, mid 19th century, 7 in. Wear and losses to fabric.
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A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH STYLE CAVALRY
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH STYLE CAVALRY CUIRASSIER METAL AND BRASS HELMET with plume, and a brass chain mail and leather chin piece
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PATINATED METAL GLADIATOR STYLE
PATINATED METAL GLADIATOR STYLE HELMET ON STANDDecorative patinated metal helmet on iron display stand, 20th c., Murmillo gladiator style, having unadorned crest over sloped visor, figural adornment at front face, perforated eye openings, approx 21"h, 11"w, 13"d, 14.4lbs
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17TH C GERMAN STYLE HELMET, SHOWS
17TH C GERMAN STYLE HELMET, SHOWS REPAIRS TOVISOR AND GORGET, 14" HIGH X 9 1/2" WIDE X 12" DEEP.
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A Japanese Lacquer Armor Helmet
A Japanese Lacquer Armor Helmet
Height 5 3/4 x width 13 3/4 x depth 12 1/2 inches.
Property from the Estate of Frank McIntosh, Greenport, New York
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INDO PERSIAN MUGHAL SPIKED TOP
INDO PERSIAN MUGHAL SPIKED TOP HELMETKnown as a "top," this helmet likely dates from the 19th century, possibly earlier. Ornate (but difficult to photograph the designs), with set screw adjusted nose guard. Set screw holds, but threads are slightly loose. Some cloth lining remains inside helmet. Two plume holders. Most of the chain mail or aventail is still attached to the jump rings. Measures 7-5/8" to 8" in diameter.
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A Roman style gladiators copper
A Roman style gladiators copper helmet, with eagle to the front, snails to the sides and a pierced visor, approximately 38cm high/Provenance: The Estate of Anthony J Beeson
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FRENCH MODEL 1874 CUIRASSIER HELMET
FRENCH MODEL 1874 CUIRASSIER HELMET ON STAND French Cuirassier officer's model 1874 helmet, 19th century, having a steel skull, gilt brass comb with Medusa head, red and white hackle, cascading horsehair plume, acanthus patterned medallions and chin strap, and a frontal plate with additional laurels centering on a laming grenade, on later stand, apparently unmarked. Approx. helmet h. 13", w. 10.75", d. 7.25"; Overall on stand h. 25.5", w. 10.75", d. 7.25".
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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MEDIEVAL ARMOR
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MEDIEVAL ARMOR MILITARY SHIELD Europe,19-20th CenturyMade of cast metal with patinated surface depicting various battle scenes in relief.