Lot 2541
A heavy south German or Swiss burgonet, ca. 1570/80
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
The robust skull forged in one piece with a high, roped comb. The peak made in one piece, tapering to a point with a fine turned and roped border, a suspension hole at the head. Riveted adjustable nasal bar. A border of brass-plated lining rivets throughout, an iron plume holder riveted at the neck. Large hinged cheek pieces with six pierced openings for hearing each and leather loops for the chin strap. An additional plate-reinforced closing strap attached (defective). Ridged neck guard sliding on two lames with a turned and roped border. Original (?) lining preserved on the inside of the skull. One cheek piece with original leather padding, the leather covering of the second cheek piece replaced. Old brass collection number “84” suspended from the nasal bar. Height 31.5 cm.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
