Lot 542

A Cuirassier Helmet
Early 17th Century

Antique Arms and Armour

31 July 2013, 14:00 BST

London, Knightsbridge

Sold for £2,125 inc. premium

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A Cuirassier Helmet
Early 17th Century

Of steel, with two-piece skull joined along the low comb (some holes) with an overlap, pierced plume-holder at the rear, lined engraved rounded fall with medial ridge over the comb, turned edge and riveted three-bar face-defence, bevor shaped to the chin and pierced with circular holes, pivot-hook catch on the right side, single gorget-plate at front and rear (replaced) with turned and roped borders, and dome-headed rivets (rust patinated overall)
30 cm. high

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