KNIFE | PERSIA, PERSIAN | Country: Persia | Date: 20th century | Condition: Good | Lot information | An oriental curved dagger with a carbon steel blade, decorated with brass fittings at the hilt. The blade has a characteristic one-sided ground profile with an upward curve. The handle is made of a clear material, probably crystal or glass, with fine engraving and faceted details.The scabbard is made of black leather with decorative stitching and finished with a metal point. The overall design corresponds to traditional oriental daggers, probably of Persian or Indian origin. | Dimensions | Length: 335 mm | Blade: 230 mm ***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
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AX | INDO-PERSIA, INDO-PERSIAN | Country: Indo-Persia | Date: 20th century | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Decorative Axe with oriental motifs, made in the 20th century. The blade is decorated with a rich gilded ornament with calligraphic elements, inspired by historical Indo-Persian weapons. The hilt, decorated with engraving and gilding, contains a hidden dagger point | Dimensions | Length: 765 mm | Blade: 175 mm | Weight: 2,4 kg***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
BAYONET PATTERN 23 | BÖHMEN / TSCHECHIEN (BRÜNN), CZECH / BOHEMIAN | Model pattern: Pattern 23 | Country: Czechoslovakia (Brno) | Date: 1923 - 1939 | Manufacturer: Armory Brno | Condition: Unsheathed, secondary blackened over traces of removed corrosion | Lot information | Model 23 bayonet, produced in 1923-1939 for export to Persia as Persian bayonet M1923 for Mauser 1898/29 rifles. Manufacturer Zbrojovka Brno. | Dimensions | Length: 534 mm | Blade: 397 x 22 mm | Weight: 490 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
KULAH KHUD HELMET | INDO-PERSIA, INDO-PERSIAN | Country: Indo-Persia (Iran/Persia) | Date: 2nd half of the 20th century | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Decorative helmet of the kulah khud type, inspired by traditional Indo-Persian combat helmets. Hemispherical steel belfry decorated with rich gilded ornamentation with calligraphic inscriptions and plant motifs. In several places carved elements with arabesque decor. The helmet is equipped with a long wire ring hanger to protect the face and neck. The top of the helmet is finished with a decorative point. The side parts are equipped with curved hooks, probably for attaching accessories or straps. | Dimensions | Length: 240 mm | Weight: 1,7 kg***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
SHIELD OF SIPAR | INDO-PERSIA, INDO-PERSIAN | Country: Indo-Persia | Date: 2nd half of the 20th century | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Decorative Persian shield sipar, inspired by traditional Indo-Persian battle shields. A circular structure with a dominant central motif in the shape of a stylized flower, surrounded by richly gilded ornaments and calligraphic inscriptions. Most of the surface is carved into a complex arabesque pattern, making the shield one of the representative works of art. Four prominent buckles on the front, the back is equipped with metal handles for attaching straps. | Dimensions | Length: 375 mm (diameter) | Weight: 1,5 kg***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
COMBINATION WEAPON | INDIA, INDIAN | Country: India | Date: around 1800 | Condition: Good | Lot information | A combination weapon from around 1800, combining an Axe and a smoothbore pistol. A close-up reveals a simple percussion mechanism with a rotating tap, which probably worked on the principle of a flint or percussion lock. This mechanism allowed firing from a short, smooth barrel, the slightly flared muzzle of which suggests the possibility of use as a shotgun. The lock area shows engraved decor and hand-crafted details, typical of the Indian or Persian armorial tradition. | Dimensions | Length: 370 mm | Weight: 770 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
BAZU-BAND, PART OF PERSIAN ARMOUR | INDO-PERSIA, INDO-PERSIAN | Country: Indo-Persia | Date: 20th century | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Decorative bazu-band, inspired by traditional Persian armor. Wrought iron construction, slightly arched to naturally copy the shape of the forearm. The surface is richly decorated with a gilded arabesque ornament with motifs of plants and geometric patterns, typical of Indo-Persian aesthetics. On the sides, a fastening mechanism with buckles allowing attachment to the arm. | Dimensions | Length: 290 mm | Weight: 610 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
This vintage Caedmon vinyl record features Alfred Drake reading The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, a classic Persian poetry collection. The 33 1/3 RPM LP presents a dramatic recitation of the timeless verses, capturing their lyrical beauty. The record, catalog number TC-1023, is housed in an illustrated sleeve with an intricate mid-century design reflecting the Persian themes of the work. The sleeve measures 12.5"L x 12.5"W. A great addition for collectors of spoken word recordings or literary vinyl editions.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
This exquisite Persian Khatam Kari game set features intricate micro mosaic inlay designs, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship of Persian artisans. The board serves a dual purpose, functioning as both a backgammon and chess set. The exterior is adorned with detailed miniature paintings depicting traditional Persian scenes, while the playing surface boasts an elaborate inlay pattern. Includes matching playing pieces. Dimensions: 15.75"L x 15.75"W x 1.5"H open, 15.75"L x 8"W x 2.75"H closed.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.
JOHN THOMAS SETON (BRITISH 1738 - 1806) PORTRAIT OF MR AND MRS JOSEPH CHAMPION, WITH AN ELEPHANT IN THE LANDSCAPE BEYOND Oil on canvas 88 x 69cm (34½ x 27 in.) Painted in Calcutta, circa 1780. Provenance: The Collection of William Drummond of Hawthornden, near Edinburgh The Collection of Roger Warner Burford, acquired by the present owner in 1977 Literature: M. Archer, India and British Portraiture 1770-1825, p.108-109, ill. plate 63 John Thomas Seton (circa 1735 - circa 1806) was a Scottish painter who travelled to India in 1776. Prior to this, Seton was taught in London by Francis Hayman, where he also studied at the St Martin's Academy. In his twenties, Seton went on the Grand Tour to Italy, travelling to Rome where he helped to buy paintings for Lord Bute's collection. On his return, he settled in Edinburgh where he painted the portraits of Scotland's high society figures of the day. It is unclear what the exact motivations were for Seton to go to India, but the Scottish community in India was substantial, and in her book, Mildred Butler suggests Seton may have believed he was going to a home from home. At this time Tilly Kettle, was achieving notable success in India. Between 1761 and 1772, Seton exhibited at the Society of Artists, which means he was almost certainly familiar with Tilly Kettle's portrait of the Nawab of Arcot and his sons, which was exhibited in 1771. Bearing this in mind, a move to the continent must have seemed a promising gamble for an struggling artist working in Britain such as Seton. Leave was granted to Seton in November 1775, and by August 1776, Seton had arrived in Calcutta, about five months after Kettle had left. Seton's reputation grew quickly, and in 1780, he was commissioned to paint the present lot; a wedding portrait of Joseph Champion and his wife, Ann Forbes. The pair are depicted sitting on a bench, which opens on to the Indian landscape, where an elephant can be seen with his rider in the background to the left. The wedding took place on 12 May, and both Mr and Mrs Champion are depicted holding palm-leaf fans to combat the hot weather. The portrait must have pleased the Champions as three years later Joseph commissioned to further, half-length, portraits of himself and his wife (these were sold at Christie's, 17 March 1978). Champion was a company servant who had been posted to India in 1778. A year later he was made Paymaster to the Cavalry Brigade, and the following year, in 1780, he and Ann were married. Champion showed a keen interest in Persian literature, publishing three books on the subject; Poems Imitated from the Persian; The Poems of Ferdosi, and Essays Characteristic of Persian Poetry. These works were all published in India, and demonstrate Champion's enthusiasm for and knowledge of Persian poets and poetry, in contrast to works of Classical Greek, Roman and English poets which were often the focus of the Western world. An anonymous reviewer in The Monthly Review, August 1790, described Champion as the 'Persian Homer'. (New Catalogue, pp.329-31). In 1784, Champion became a member of the Asiatic Society of Bengal. He also wrote his own poetry; in 1786 he published a compilation entitled Poems addressed to Mrs Champion, by her affectionate husband, dedicated to his wife, who was described as 'the most handsomest woman that ever left Europe of India' ('Obituary of Considerable Persons; with Biographical Anecdotes', The Gentleman's Magazine 61, June, 1792, p.576). Ann died in October 1791, at the age of twenty eight, and this seems to have induced Joseph to suffer a mental breakdown. In 1792, after sailing back to England, the Calcutta directors of the company wrote to the Court of Directors asking for a subsistence allowance for him during the 'suspension...of his mental facilities' and no loss of rank should he return to his duties (Fort William XI, p. 470). Champion appears not to have returned to India, and according to pension books at the India Office Library in London, the firm continued to pay an allowance to his guardians until his death, which is believed to have been around 1813. Condition Report: The canvas has been lined. Some very light surface dirt. Light craquelure throughout. There is some evidence of very light paint loss scattered throughout, including to the sitters' faces, however this is barely noticeable and is the paint surface now appears to be stable. Some small patches of overpaint are visible in a raking light, including to the tree area above the elephant. Inspection under UV light reveals scattered retouching throughout, as well as a heavy varnish. Country of origin: IndiaCondition Report Disclaimer
A Persian wool rug, second half of the 20th century, Isfahan, woven with scrolling Shah Abbasi motifs to a pale field, within a red border,240 x 156cmCondition ReportGeneral light wear to pile consistent with age and use. Colours appear good. Some very minor marks and areas of discolouration to pale ground. Minor wear to edges and selvedge. Overall appears in good structural and cosmetic condition. Please see additional images.
Exquisite Wedgwood lustreware tray featuring the Nizami pattern, a rare and highly collectible design. The central scene showcases a Persian miniature-inspired composition depicting a noble figure on horseback with attendants, surrounded by vivid hues of orange, purple, and green, with finely detailed gilded accents. The deep cobalt and emerald border is framed with elaborate geometric patterns in gold. This striking example of Wedgwood's lustreware artistry is attributed to the early 20th century and reflects the influence of Persian and Middle Eastern decorative arts. Supported by three elegantly curved feet, the tray has a unique elevated stance that enhances its visual appeal. Marked: Z5494.Artist: Daisy Makeig-JonesIssued: 20th centuryDimensions: 6.5"Dia x 1.5"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
ELEPHANT AND BRONZE FIGURE OF AN INDIAN GENTLEMAN. (QTY). along with a ornately pierced and foliate decorated octagonal tray, a pair of brass vases adorned with hunting scenes, two boxes, miniature picture, a brass oil lamp of dipa lukshmi on an elephant a small Persian Griffin head bronze jug and a brass elephant candlestick. Figure 22cm H, 26cm L x 16cm H vases 29cm H. Tray 36cm W.
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