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LOT 1380
British Redcoat Soldier's Ammunition Pouch Reproduction
20TH CENTURY A.D.
11 5/8 in. (980 grams, 29.5 cm wide).
Moulded leather with separately made lid and strap with two buckles; crowned brass badge to the flap. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson.
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Mixed Military and Other Artefact Collection
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Including tailor's chalk, French military medal with ribbon and plate 'Mlaic 1976', square-section clout nails, bone-handled folding fork and corkscrew and other items. 415 grams total, 3.3-10.9 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson. -
Scythian Iron Axehead
5th-3rd century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Substantial small axehead with triangular-section blade, curved cutting edge, hammer-face to rear of socket. 298 grams, 11.7 cm
Acquired on the UK market before 1992. Property of a North London, UK, gentleman. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
Byzantine 'Greek Fire' Ceramic Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade
9th-11th century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Ovoid body with impressed ring to the shoulder, domed filler-hole; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. 251 grams, 84 mm
From an important specialist collection, London, UK, 1990s onwards. Accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled 'Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (μεσαίον kακάβιον) 9th-11th century AD'.
Apart from the use of siphons or manual flame-throwers called cheirosiphona, special corps of Roman soldiers employed terracotta grenades, in the form of small jars, abundantly evidenced in archaeological excavations. They were called μεσαία kακαβιά or κυτροκακάβια where the former had a bulbous shape and the latter a more cylindrical form.
