29th Jun, 2022 12:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
167
AN EAST AFRICAN IRON CIRCULAR SHIELD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
AN EAST AFRICAN IRON CIRCULAR SHIELD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
of convex form rising to a central circular boss on a recessed ground, the inner face with a later enarme on a pair of iron brackets corresponding to four domed brass bosses, the outer surface applied with a radiating design of alternating rectangular and triangular brass panels each chased with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, the four bosses en suite and the rim reinforced with further brass plaques (small losses)
48.0 cm; 18 7/8 in diameter
Sold for £280
AN EAST AFRICAN IRON CIRCULAR SHIELD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
of convex form rising to a central circular boss on a recessed ground, the inner face with a later enarme on a pair of iron brackets corresponding to four domed brass bosses, the outer surface applied with a radiating design of alternating rectangular and triangular brass panels each chased with scrolling foliage and flowerheads, the four bosses en suite and the rim reinforced with further brass plaques (small losses)
48.0 cm; 18 7/8 in diameter
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 29th Jun, 2022
