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A collection of brass militaria, comprising five Christmas 1914 tins, two commemorative World War 1 trench art shells, Boer War money box, inert Mills bomb grenade, Paris model bugle,largest item 27.5cm,(10)

GRENADE LAUNCHER WITH CIGAR LOCK | FRANCE, FRENCH | Date: 19th century | Marking: Coat of arms with a bear motif (on the barrel) | Condition: very good | Lot information | A grenade launcher for firing spherical hand grenades, made as a replica in the style of the 17th century. On the barrel is the signature "Coat of arms with a bear motif". The gun has a non-functioning lock and an old crack on the barrel, which indicates its non-functionality. This grenade launcher is an example of historical inspiration and modern craftsmanship, created for collecting purposes. | Dimensions | Length: 59 cm | Caliber: 62 mm | Barrel: 19.4 cm | Weight: 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.

A WWI novelty grenade inkwell, the pottery base inscribed 'Memento of The Great War, Actual Hand Grenade Casting, As Used By The Allies', dated 1915, 10.5cm high.

Militaria: [Royal Fusiliers] A cased Display, with central Officers fur cap Grenade,  (c. 1901-14), with plume inset and chain mail, chin strap with leather ends, housed in oval and glazed inlaid mahogany frame. (1)

German Third Reich WW2 Army / Waffen SS Close Combat Clasp in bronze. Good scarce die-cast example, the reverse bears in relief F.E.C. W.E. PEEKHAUS BERLIN and AUSF. A.G.MU K. GABLONZ. Eagle and swastika over crossed grenade and bayonet set between oakleaf sprays. Hinged tapered pin with countersunk securing hook and complete with central backing plate. Service wear, GC. Introduced in November 1942 by Adolf Hitler. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

101st Royal Bengal Fusiliers Victorian glengarry badge c. 1874-81. Good rare die-stamped brass flaming grenade, the ball bearing strap ROYAL BENGAL FUSILIERS with pierced stencilled 101 to centre. Brass loops North & South. VGC Became 1st Bn. The Royal Munster Fusiliers 1.7.1881. whilst under the command of Lt.Col. Montagu Hall. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

Royal Scots Fusiliers Officer's fur cap grenade badge c. 1901-14. Fine scarce rich gilt die-stamped flaming grenade, the domed ball mounted with Royal Arms. Loops. VGC Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

Singapore Volunteer Artillery pre 1915 cap badge. Good scarce British made die-stamped circular strap IN ORIENTE PRIMUS surmounted by strenghtened flaming grenade, SVA cypher to finely seeded centre. Loops. VGC Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

Honourable East India Company Artillery Victorian pre 1858 senior NCO's busby plume holder badge. Fine rare die-stamped gilt flaming grenade; the dome ball bearing The Company's Arms. Plume holder fitting and slider. VGC The entire HEIC army was transferred from the Company to the Crown on 1st November 1858 as a result of the Indian Mutiny. In 1861, the Indian Army was completely reorganised. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), Victorian Officer's glengarry grenade badge c. 1881-96. Good scarce gilt flaming grenade, the domed ball mounted with pierced crowned Garter on blue enamel ground; central silvered Rose; below the Garter, an applied White Horse of Hanover. Loops. GC Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

Royal Marine Artillery helmet plate badge c. 1878-1905. Good die-stamped brass large flaming grenade; the ball bearing laurel sprays surmounted by GIBRALTAR, strap inscribed PER MARE PER TERRAM encircles central globe in relief. Fouled anchor to base. Loops. VGC Worn until 1905 when the white helmet was adopted. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

Royal Irish Fusiliers Reserve Regiment Boer War cap grenade badge c. 1900-01. Good scarce die-stamped brass flaming grenade; the ball mounted with a white metal shamrock. Toned loops. VGC HQ Belfast. Formed February 1900; disbanded 14th May 1901. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

Royal Welsh Fusiliers post 1881 Officer's fur cap grenade. Fine scarce gilt flaming grenade, the domed ball mounted with silvered Prince of Wales's plumes, motto and coronet. Screw posts. VGC Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

23rd (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) Victorian small glengarry / Torin cap badge c. 1874-81. Good scarce die-stamped brass flaming grenade, the domed ball bearing strap ROYAL WELSH FUSILERS; centre pierced with stencilled 23. Brass loops North & South. Service wear. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

103rd Royal Bombay Fusiliers Victorian glengarry badge c. 1874-81. Good rare die-stamped brass flaming grenade over 103. Brass loops East & West. VGC Became 2nd Bn. Royal Dublin Fusiliers on Friday 1st July 1881. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

3 Irish fusilier post 1881 glengarry grenade badges. Royal Irish Fusiliers (eagle) ... Royal Dublin Fusiliers ... Royal Munster Fusiliers. All complete with loops. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

5th (Northumberland) (Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot Victorian glengarry badge c. 1874-81. Good scarce die-stamped brass grenade, the ball bearing strap QUO FATA VOCANT; stencilled voided 5 to centre. Brass loops North & South. Slight service wear. GC Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

Royal Marine Engineers pair of printed cloth formation sign badges. Good scarce examples. Each a yellow grenade on red fouled anchor all on a blue shield. VGC Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

6th Bn. (Hochelaga) Fusiliers pre 1898 Victorian Canadian fur cap grenade badge. Good scarce die-stamped brass flaming grenade, the domed ball bearing SIXTH FUSILIERS CANADA strap with Indian warrior to centre. One of two replacement loops. GC Amalgamated with 1st POW Fusiliers in 1898. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

Military mixed group - To include a Dutch pre 1940 Gasmask Cleaning Kit tin, housing cloth; spent shell; grenade toggle beads, etc.

A quantity of novelty lighters, to include a camera, hand grenade, etc.

Leather gunpowder horn, metal gunpowder horn and grenade

WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD; a George V hallmarked silver 'grenade' table lighter, Birmingham 1933, height 8.5cm, and William Comyns, a late Victorian hallmarked silver mounted clear glass inkwell, London 1900 (2).

A 19th century cast iron ball type hand grenade with screw filler plug, 7cm diameter; together with the remains of a breech loading Martini-Henry Carbine with .45 calibre barrel, 65cm long; and an incendiary bomb, 29cm long, all mounted on wooden plinths, all found in the River Medway in Kent (3).

A French M15 Adrian pattern helmet, in blue finish with crossed cannons and grenade badge, with remains of leather lined interior.

An inert WWI Ottoman Empire / Turkish Army type 2 Infantry grenade, of typical form with Arabic script, h.9.5cm, together with a Sten gun magazine and an inert 20mm projectile. (3)

A WW I French Artillery horse bit, the S-shaped side bars with brass roundells embossed with crossed cannons and grenade, w.16cm.

A Remington M1917 bayonet, the 43cm single edged fullered blade marked to the ricasso 1917 Remington with an eagle and flaming grenade above U.S to the opposing side, having a two piece grip, housed in a leather clad scabbard, 55cm.

An early 19th century French? Infantry sword, the 80cm flattened diamond section blade with twin fullers, the brass hilt with folding clam shell guard embossed with a flaming grenade, having a D-shaped knuckle bow, wirebound wooden grip and urn pommel, 97cm.Blade with old break and repair approx 20cm from the hilt.

A deactivated Mills No. 5 Mk I hand grenade, the base plug stamped 10/5 Hinks Birmingham.

A French M15 Adrian pattern helmet, with flaming grenade RF badge and leather lined interior, the rear skirt with what appears to be battle damage, together with one other M15 Adrian helmet. (no liner) (2)

A French M15 Adrian pattern helmet, in blue finish with flaming grenade badge, having a black leather liner and brown chin strap.

Keith Murray - Wedgwood - An Art Deco 'grenade' vase, circa 1930, of finely ribbed ovoid form with straw glaze, printed marks to base, height 14cm.

Keith Murray - Wedgwood - An Art Deco 'grenade' vase, circa 1930, of finely ribbed ovoid form with matt green glaze, printed and impressed marks to base, height 14cm.

Topper Toys Johnny Seven One Man Army large scale Gun, circa 1960s, finished in green/black, unchecked for completeness but does include a grenade, grenade launcher, pistol with 11 x plastic bullets, red plastic armor piercing shell, anti-tank rocket, anti-bunker missile, within Good to Good Plus box, hook of stock has snaped but is present (will need repair) overall Good scarce example, 36"/92cm long.

Salvador Dalí (1904-1989)Grenade et l’Ange from FlorDalí (Field 69-11L ; M&L 355)Photolithograph printed in colours with engraving and embossing, 1969, signed and dated in pencil, numbered from the edition of 200, printed by Ateliers Rigal/Matthieu, published by Werbungs-und Commerz Union Anstalt, on BFK Rives paper, with margins, sheet 751 x 555mm (29 1/2 x 21 7/8in)With the Dalí Trade authentication inscription and signature in pencil verso. Dated (12/10/2023).

JULES WORMS (FRENCH 1832 - 1914) DANSE DU VITO, A GRENADE Oil on canvas Signed (lower right) 56.5 x 79.5cm (22 x 31¼ in.) Provenance: Sale, Sotheby's, New York, 12 October 1994, lot 76, for $57,500 Private Collection, Lancashire Estate Condition Report: The canvas has been lined, cleaned and re-varnished. There are some streaks of uneven varnish or similar liquid running vertically down the canvas to the centre and centre left which can be seen in a raking light. Light rubbing and abrasions to the framing edges. Inspection under UV light reveals some very light scattered retouching and in-filling although this has been sensitively done. Framed measurements: 83 x 105 x 6cmCondition Report Disclaimer

A French Napoleonic Grenadier’s Cartridge Pouch and Crossbelt. A good example, the white wide 6.5cm buff leather crossbelt, with black leather cartridge box, 23cm x 15cm, the front pocket for extra flints, wood block inside drilled to take 23 paper cartridges, with large brass flaming grenade Grenadier’s badge on front, overall good condition £360-£440 --- See Haythornthwaite’s ‘Napoleon’s Line Infantry’, plate B, No. 4, for this type of cartridge pouch being worn, and showing the grenade emblem.

Sword. A scarce Honourable Artillery Company Non Commissioned Officer’s sword, pre. 1855, unmarked blade with an urn shaped pommel, with HAC grenade insignia on one shell guard, wear to leather part of scabbard commensurate with age, good condition, scarce £240-£280 --- This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.

Royal Marine Artillery Officer’s Helmet Plate. A good gilt example Royal Marine Artillery Officer’s Helmet Plate, with a flaming grenade, ball mounted with laurel sprays, with a battle honour scroll above ‘Gibraltar’ and a fouled anchor at its base, to the centre a pierced strap with the motto ‘Per Mare Per Terram’ upon a blue enamel ground, centred with a silver globe in relief, the reverse with three loops, The four securing pins that hold the overlay in place are absent, with lead solder repairs to the overlay which has removed some gilding from the grenade beneath the overlay and has damaged the overlay reverse, A.F. otherwise good condition £100-£140

Lancashire Fusiliers Officer’s Fur Cap Grenade Badge. A good example, circa 1881-1914, with a fine gilt flaming grenade, the ball with a silver sphinx sitting above a tablet inscribed with the battle honour ‘Egypt’ within a laurel wreath, the reverse with two screw posts, very good condition £70-£90

A good Second War ‘immediate’ Burma D.C.M. group of six awarded to Corporal H. Clout, 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment, for his repeated gallantry during the attacks on “Spit and Polish” hills near the village of Dongyaung, 7-8 April 1944. Despite being twice wounded he ‘performed many hazardous missions, and 3 individual gallant actions.... His great gallantry in knocking out a bunker, and rescuing a wounded comrade under heavy fire inspired and amazed all around him’ Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (6399689 Cpl. A. Clout. Linc. R.); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, campaign awards privately impressed ‘6399689 Cpl A. Clout D.C.M. R. Lincoln. Regt.’; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (6399689 Cpl. A. Clout. D.C.M. Linc. R.) note initial ‘A’, very fine (6) £2,800-£3,200 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 22 June 1944: ‘On 7th April, 1944, at Dongyaung, Burma, Pte. Clout was Coy runner, when his Coy assaulted and held an enemy position. In the initial assault, Pte. Clout was with his Coy Comd. When the enemy first opened fire, the Coy Comd was hit, and Pte Clout at once found the enemy and killed him with his rifle. During the assault, he remained with his Coy Comd, supplying him with Verey lights; at the same time, 2 bunkers were met, and fire came from them. Without hesitation, and in the lead, Pte Clout ran to the first bunker and threw in a grenade, fired his rifle and silenced the enemy single-handed. In the second assault, Pte Clout once again was at his Comd's side. The final objective was captured, the forward troops slightly beyond were separated from the main body by heavy fire, and an open ridge. Pte Clout went forward through the fire, obtained a report, and came back to HQ. HQ then came under fire, Pte Clout returned the fire, supplied his Comd once again with grenades and Verey lights, and then went back to the rear Pl. for information. Whilst doing so, he again met fire, but went on. On the afternoon of 7 April 1944, a man was wounded in a trench. Pte Clout went to rescue him. Pte Clout crawled along the ridge and was hit in the buttock. He crawled on and got to the man. The man was then hit again by a burst of fire. Pte Clout pulled him out slowly, enemy fire still continuing, and brought him single-handed to safety. On the morning of 8th April 1944, the enemy shelled Coy H.Q. continually for ten minutes. Pte Clout was in a trench, but knowing his Coy Comd was out in the open, went to look for him. He saw his Commander, but was then hit by a splinter in the back and neck, he tried to go on but fell. He was brought to safety. Throughout a period of 36 hours, Pte Clout performed many hazardous missions, and 3 individual gallant actions. His coolness and bravery and his disregard for his personal safety were beyond all praise. His great gallantry in knocking out a bunker, and rescuing a wounded comrade under heavy fire inspired and amazed all around him. His was a magnificent effort which showed a sense of devotion to duty which would be hard to equal.’ Herbert Clout served during the Second World War with the 1st Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment as part of the 71st Indian Infantry Brigade, 26 Indian Division in Burma. Clout distinguished himself during the Lincolns’ attacks on the “Spit and Polish” hills near the village of Dongyaung, 7-8 April 1944.

This figural box features a wolf and a beaver engaged in a symbolic interaction, with the wolf's paw resting against a tree stump as it faces beaver perched above. The beaver holds a hand-grenade between its paws. The piece incorporates fine sculptural detailing and markings such as a red hat and scarf hanging from the back of the tree and the carved inscription "ALPHAS RULE." Interior of the box contains hidden sculpted baby beavers. The piece is composed of a blend of crushed marble and resin. Harmony Kingdom stamped. TJWO2.Artist: Peter CalvesbertIssued: 1999Dimensions: 2.75"L x 2"W x 3"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

Militaria - a WWI fuze the lower brass ring, stamped Delville Wood, 1916, Delville Wood was the pivotal site of the Battle of the Somme, specifically from July 15-21, 1916;  British Army No 5 Mk 1, a High-Explosive-Fragmentation hand grenade (deactivated)

A Regimental table lighter in the form of a flaming grenade, the whole pivoted on a silver-mounted horn handle, Sheffield 1933, Walker and Hall, engraved on the front:' 1933 Presented by Captain H. Percival, Capt. N.A. Barber, Capt. W. Sprouse, Capt. J.C.B. Stephens.', engraved above this inscription with the badge of the Royal Army Service Corps, East Lancashire Division, length 43.5cm approx

A box containing a quantity of glass grenade shaped bottles

A deactivated WWII Russian RPG anti-tank grenade; together with a 40mm shell case later converted into a lighter; and a chrome desk weight in the form of an aeroplane, made from an aerial, on a marble base (3)

A copy Second War German stick grenade, copy German dagger and a small crossbow (3)

An inert Second War Italian M35 Breda "Red Devil" hand grenade

A First War inert German Kugel grenade with brass top

A selection of First War military-related souvenir crested china including Vickers machine gunner, sentry, sailor with rope, field ambulance, hand grenade etc

A COLLECTION OF MOSTLY ISLAMIC GLASS AND POTTERY VESSELS AND FRAGMENTS, 4TH-14TH CENTURIES comprising a Roman olive green glass flask, five early Islamic glass phials and a stopper and blue glass flask neck fragment, three Kashan monochrome glazed oil lamps, six Mamluk painted and gilded glass fragments, and a Byzantine pottery fire grenade, 13cm high (glass flask, and smaller) (18)Provenance: Private collection, England. Acquired by the vendor in London, circa 1980-1982. Most pieces in fragmentary condition, with losses and damage

A diamond Royal Artillery sweetheart brooch The flaming grenade set throughout with graduated small round-cut diamonds, with blue enamelled motto UBIQUE below Length: 3.0cm

9th-11th century A.D. A large bulbous missile with domed mouth, a circumferential band of annulets to the shoulder, the body misshapen during manufacturing process; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1.42 kg, 15 cm (5 7/8 in.). [No Reserve] 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'. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.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.TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: See our website for further information.

9th-11th century A.D. Piriform in profile with narrow point and domed mouth; vertical strokes to the lower body, a band of annulets and branches to the shoulder; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 401 grams, 13.5 cm (5 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] 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'. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.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.TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: See our website for further information.

9th-11th century A.D. Piriform in profile with narrow point; the body decorated with raised teardrop-shaped bosses and impressed dots; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 630 grams, 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] 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'. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.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.TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: See our website for further information.

9th-11th century A.D. Piriform in profile with narrow point and domed mouth; impressed annulets surrounding the neck, two wide circumferential bands of hatching to the shoulder; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 992 grams, 13.6 cm wide (5 3/8 in.). [No Reserve] 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'. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.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.TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: See our website for further information.

9th-11th century A.D. Piriform in profile with narrow point, deep shoulder and domed mouth; a circumferential band of ring-and-dot motifs around the top, and similar motifs to the body arranged in groups of three. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 707 grams, 14.5 cm (5 3/4 in.). [No Reserve] 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'. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.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.TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: See our website for further information.

9th-11th century A.D. Squat in profile with domed mouth; ring-and-dot motifs to the body, upper body and shoulder with line decoration, triple annulet motifs to the neck; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 594 grams, 10.6 cm (4 1/8 in.). [No Reserve] 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'. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.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.TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: See our website for further information.

9th-11th century A.D. Piriform in profile with narrow point and domed mouth; the body decorated with impressed annulets and four circlets with crosses around the neck; intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; cf. Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefäße aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid; cf. Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 800 grams, 16.3 cm (6 3/8 in.). [No Reserve] 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'. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.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.TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: See our website for further information.