24th Jun, 2009 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A RARE INDIAN ELEPHANT HIDE SHEILD
A RARE INDIAN ELEPHANT HIDE SHEILD, DHAL, 17TH CENTURY
of shallow convex circular form, the outer face fitted with four large domed steel bosses with chiselled bases decorated with a scale pattern, inset with two near triangular brass plaques of differing size top and bottom, and the inside retaining an early pad and four iron rings for enarmes
58.5cm; 23in diameter
Sold for £300
A RARE INDIAN ELEPHANT HIDE SHEILD, DHAL, 17TH CENTURY
of shallow convex circular form, the outer face fitted with four large domed steel bosses with chiselled bases decorated with a scale pattern, inset with two near triangular brass plaques of differing size top and bottom, and the inside retaining an early pad and four iron rings for enarmes
58.5cm; 23in diameter
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 24th Jun, 2009
