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Lot 175

An Ottoman steel Turban Helmet
Turkey, 19th/ 20th Century
(2)

10 April 2008, 10:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £1,800 inc. premium

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An Ottoman steel Turban Helmet
Turkey, 19th/ 20th Century

of conical form with sloping, concentric ribbed sides, the rim secured with narrow steel ridge, the front crescent openings for eyes, the noseguard with inscription-filled terminal, mail neck guard attached to rim and A Bikaner steel mail Shirt, India, 17th Century with short sleeves, approx. 80 cm. long
the helmet 24 cm. diam.(2)

Footnotes

The inscription probably reads: 'God'.

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