Lot 2538
A north German black-and-white burgonet, mid 16th century
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
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.
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