article_snippet.sent: One of the prize pieces is an artistically carved hardwood tiger-paw from the foot of Tipu's throne - the only surviving piece of the once magnificent structure - which could make £20,000.
article_snippet.sent: Bidders can buy a piece of history with a Mughal gem-set jade plaque, complete with a note stating a piece of history was found with the body of Tipu Sultan in 1799 after Tipu Sultan died on the battlefield.
article_snippet.sent: Atop of an empire: This historic picture shows what Tipu's magnificent throne would have looked like before Tipu's magnificent throne was toppled.
article_snippet.sent: On sale in the auction is the only surviving piece of Tipu's magnificent throne, a decoratively carved tiger foot with a silver plaque celebrating the victory .
article_snippet.sent: Foot of Tipu's magnificent throne:
article_snippet.sent: A carved wood tiger paw from the foot of Tipu's magnificent throne, expected to sell for £20,000 .
article_snippet.sent: Medal of honour: The silver plaque atop the foot of Tipu's magnificent throne commemorates the victory over one of the greatest sultans in history .
article_snippet.sent: Claire Penhallurick, head of Islamic and Indian art at Bonhams, said: 'It is very unusual for there to be an auction of so many artefacts that once belonged to Tipu.
article_snippet.sent: One of the highlights of this sale is one of the feet that Tipu's throne rested on. '
article_snippet.sent: Mughal gem-set jade plaque with note stating it was found with the body of Tipu Sultan, left, and A metal-thread embroidered quilted velvet quirass, expected to sell for £20,000, right.