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A Morion, And A Decorative Circular Cast-Iron Shield In Renaissance StyleThe First Early 17th Century, The Second 19th Century
17 May 2017, 13:00 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £750 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA Morion, And A Decorative Circular Cast-Iron Shield In Renaissance Style
The First Early 17th Century, The Second 19th Century
The First Early 17th Century, The Second 19th Century
The first with two-piece skull rising to a comb with turned edge, the base of the skull encircled by lining rivets, and integral downturned brim with turned edge (surface pitting and minor damage); the second of heavy convex form, cast with a Classical battle scene involving the figure of Victory and bound captives, all arranged around a large lobed boss centred on an inscription, the outer border roped and followed by lining rivets (russets overall, two narrow cracks each with internal patch); together with two French cuirassier breast-plates, each etched with Klingenthal manufactory details and dated 1828 and 1830 respectively on the inside, the first engraved 'No. 3964' and the second 'No. 7517' (some surface rust); and a gauntlet in gothic style, 19th century (pitting and surface rust, thumb and one finger missing, another finger detached) (5)
The first 24 cm. high, the second 53.5 cm. diam.
The first 24 cm. high, the second 53.5 cm. diam.








