Lot 2550
A German black-and-white Morion, ca. 1600
Arms & Armour, and Antique Firearms | A109aw | Live auction | 1369 Lots
Description
Heavy, two-piece skull with high turned comb. The exterior embossed on both sides with fish bladder decor around a central lily motif. At the neck a riveted plume socket; at the lower border continuous lining rivets with decorative brass rosettes (incomplete). Pointed tapering brim with turned border. The interior with remains of the original leather covering. The surfaces with dark age patina, readily improved by cleaning and restoration. Height 29 cm. Helmets with similar decor are held in the collections of the Munich Zeughaus and are generally attributed to the city guard there.Condition: II - Questions about the lot?
