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Lot 141

A German Breast-Plate
Mid-Late 16th Century

24 May 2023, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge

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A German Breast-Plate
Mid-Late 16th Century

Of russet iron, with low medial ridge drawn-out to a hummock-shaped projection above the waist and with a narrow flange at the base carrying a short rounded skirt, the latter with narrow turned lower edge bordered by dome-headed lining rivets, the neck with prominent file-roped border, moveable armhole gussets each with border en suite, and later buckles for shoulder-straps and belt (minor damage and pitting overall)
38 cm. high

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