15 Nov 2010
10:00 PST
San Francisco
Antique Arms and Armor, Sporting Guns, and Aviation Memorabilia
Back to auction 18400
Antique Arms and Armor, Sporting Guns, and Aviation Memorabilia
Back to auction 18400
A lobster-tailed pot helmet
in mid-17th century style
in mid-17th century style
The two-piece skull with narrow ribs; apex with pierced finial on star-shaped plate; front fitted with sliding nasal. Front flanged to form a broad brim, the edge rolled. Rear with one-piece neck guard worked as four lames, the edge guttered and rolled.
Condition: Showing scattered dents, minor pitting and smooth, dark surface, probably repatinated.
See Illustration
Condition: Showing scattered dents, minor pitting and smooth, dark surface, probably repatinated.
See Illustration
Sold for
US$ 643
inc. premium
Category: Arms and Armour
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