Lot 2530
A South German or Swiss half armour, circa 1600
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
The skull of the Italian burgonet forged in one piece with a tall, roped comb. The peak and neck guard made in one piece, tapering to a point, with a turned and roped edge. Continuous lining rivets with brass rosettes. The attached cheek pieces opening on a hinge, each with five pierced openings for hearing. The gorget opening on a hinge, the breastplate tapering to a point. Two-lame neck guard with a prominent flange. Attached full arm defences with large pauldrons sliding on six lames and closed rerebraces. Small couters with turned and roped edges, the vambraces opening on a hinge. Associated cuirass, the ridged breastplate drawn out to a slight central point. Two faulds with attached tassets, each sliding on six lames. Leather lining damaged in places, partly renewed. Fine half armour, all parts associated apart from the helmet. Height approx. 118 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
