Lot 2537
A fine South German burgonet with three combs, probably Augsburg, circa 1530/40
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
The skull forged in one piece, with three sturdy serrated combs. The tapering peak made in one piece with a turned and roped edge. Peak and skull with several double perforations to attach the velvet cover, two pin slots at the nape. Hinged cheek pieces each with seven pierced openings for hearing and finely roped and turned flanges. Remnants of the original chinstrap still attached. The short neck guard forged in one piece. Remnants of the old leather lining on the inside. A metal plaque with the collection number “23” is attached. Height 27 cm. The remarkable burgonets in this shape with three serrated combs were traditionally attributed to the Life Guards of Emperor Charles V (see Müller, Heinrich, Europäische Helme, p. 338, no. 48). Similar helmets may be found in the collections in Vienna, Dresden and New York.Provenance: Formerly part of the weapons collection of Ludwig Roselius in Bremen, listed as no. 243 in the inventory. Subsequently sold in the Berlin art trade, where it was acquired by the current owner.
Condition: II + Questions about the lot?
