Lot 2538

A north German black-and-white burgonet, mid 16th century

Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots

Starting Price € 3,900

Countdown for bids : 34 days and 10 hours left

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Description

Heavy skull forged in one piece, of the “Hungarian type”, with four prominent ridges and a sturdy acorn-shaped pommel at the crown. Embossed decor with lily motifs. One-piece neck guard tapering to a point. Pivoting peak with turned and crimped border. The hinged cheek pieces, each strongly domed, with four pierced openings for hearing. Original leather loops for the chinstrap attached. Remains of a red collection number on the inside. Height 25.5 cm. A well-crafted, high-quality helmet in good condition.

Provenance: Ehemals Sammlung Schloss Sigmaringen. Vergleichbare Stücke sind dort auch heute noch ausgestellt.

Condition: II Questions about the lot?

General Information

The auction starts on Thursday, November 17, 2026 at 2:30 pm (CET), start subject to the timing of the preceding auction, with Lot no. 2001 - 2505 and continues on Wednesday 18, 2026 at 10 am (CET) with Lot no. 2506 - 1369.The pre-sale view will take place from November 9 - November 13, 2026 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.