Lot 6265

A blackened Flemish or English pikeman's armour, circa 1600

Antique Arms and Armour from all over the world | A102aw | Live auction | 458 Lots

Hammer price € 5,800

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Description

The skull forged in two pieces with a narrow, turned comb. The iron plume socket riveted at the nape. The broad brim tilting downwards, with a turned edge. A border of original lining rivets. The gorget opening on a hinge with pauldrons sliding on three lames. Deeply ridged breastplate, the bulging flanges struck inwards. The associated tassets sliding on four lames, still attached. The backplate with turned flanges and two suspension holes. The straps have been renewed. Height approx. 95 cm.

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General Information

The auction starts on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at 10 am (CET). Lot no. 6001 - 6459. The pre-sale view will take place from Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2024 as well as Nov 15-16 and Nov 18, 2024 in our auction rooms at Bretonischer Ring 3 in 85630 Grasbrunn / Munich from 11 am to 5 pm (CET). Please make an appointment if possible to avoid waiting times.