Auction Catalogue

2 April 2003

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria. Including a superb collection of medals to the King’s German Legion, Police Medals from the Collection of John Tamplin and a small collection of medals to the Irish Guards

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

Lot

№ 712 x

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2 April 2003

Hammer Price:
£22,000

A Fine Indian Helmet, Moghul 17th Century, the bowl of deep form, the upper part deeply fluted rising to an ornately chiselled ball finial, the lower part of the bowl having a broad band of superbly excecuted floral chiselling, the large nasal guard decorated en-suite, traces of gold damascening, remains of hinged fittings for cheek and neck pieces, some wear and minor damage but good condition for age and a rare helmet £1500-2000

See Colour Plate XI.