Wrought iron Armour - 43 cm
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Savoyard armet forged iron helmet dating to the mid‑16th century (ca. 1550–1600), Italian origin, height 43 cm, width 27 cm, depth 38 cm, in very good condition with a visor sculpted as a smiling face.
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Description from the seller
Savoyard armet in wrought iron, 16th century.
Visor sculpted with a motif of a smiling face.
Helmet - armet in blackened wrought iron.
Heavy skull cap in two parts, with a crested bombe.
Nuchal guard and mail aventail, perforated, articulated.
Bulging gorget.
Northern Italian work from the 16th century
Complete helmet in very good condition.
All parts are original and have not been restored.
Coming from an old Versailles collection.
Height 43 cm
Shipping costs include customs duties for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as an analysis of metals (XRF test), have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Savoyard armet in wrought iron, 16th century.
Visor sculpted with a motif of a smiling face.
Helmet - armet in blackened wrought iron.
Heavy skull cap in two parts, with a crested bombe.
Nuchal guard and mail aventail, perforated, articulated.
Bulging gorget.
Northern Italian work from the 16th century
Complete helmet in very good condition.
All parts are original and have not been restored.
Coming from an old Versailles collection.
Height 43 cm
Shipping costs include customs duties for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as an analysis of metals (XRF test), have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Material
Wrought iron
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Very good condition, see description
Height
43 cm
Width
27 cm
Depth
38 cm
Estimated period
1550-1600
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