Lot 2528
An Italian half armour, circa 1590
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
The heavily ridged skull of the burgonet forged in one piece with a small point tilting backwards. The peak and neck guard forged in one piece, with turned flanges. Several old repairs to the skull and neck guard. The attached cheek pieces opening on a hinge, each with five pierced openings for hearing, and turned edges. The gorget opening on a hinge with two neck lames, the uppermost lame with a prominent, turned flange. Complete arm defences attached, with large pauldrons, closed couters and cannons. The ridged breastplate of heavy construction, the flanges struck outwards. Two bolts to attach the shoulder straps on the breastplate, a serrated ring mark struck on the top. A mark with a stylised grenade struck twice on the right shoulder. Backplate with a turned edge. The attached shoulder straps reinforced with sheet iron. Restored in places, with minor replacements, the leather lining renewed. Height approx. 80 cm. A decorative suit of armour assembled from old parts.Condition: II - III Questions about the lot?
