7th Dec, 2022 11:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
76
AN INDIAN BLACK LACQUERED BUFFALO HIDE SHIELD (DHAL), 18TH/19TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY BIKANER
AN INDIAN BLACK LACQUERED BUFFALO HIDE SHIELD (DHAL), 18TH/19TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY BIKANER, of circular convex form with strongly outward-turned brim, fitted at its centre with four iron bosses, each of hemispherical form decorated with a central gilt garland of foliage and with broad brim pierced with an alternating arrangement of gilt birds, the bosses corresponding on the inside with four iron rings for enarmes, complete with an early padded velvet cushion, and in fine condition throughout (small cracks, minor restorations, pierced with two later holes for display), 62.5 cm diameter Roy Elvis Catalogue Number B15. Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)
Sold for £2,200
AN INDIAN BLACK LACQUERED BUFFALO HIDE SHIELD (DHAL), 18TH/19TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY BIKANER, of circular convex form with strongly outward-turned brim, fitted at its centre with four iron bosses, each of hemispherical form decorated with a central gilt garland of foliage and with broad brim pierced with an alternating arrangement of gilt birds, the bosses corresponding on the inside with four iron rings for enarmes, complete with an early padded velvet cushion, and in fine condition throughout (small cracks, minor restorations, pierced with two later holes for display), 62.5 cm diameter Roy Elvis Catalogue Number B15. Highlight from the Roy Elvis Collection (1944-2022)
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 7th Dec, 2022
