Auctions Imperial 2017 Arms & Armor November
Lot 198:
Description
Well-wrought of steel in the form of a gentlemanÂ’s high-crowned hat, the robust components with scalloped and profiled edges attached with numerous rivets, the brim rolled. Mid-16th century. Well worn overall, period repairs. Height 21.5cm. By the 16th century, armor had become increasingly influenced by sartorial fashions adopted by the aristocracy. See for comparison the portraits of Oliver Saint John, Baron Bletso (1522-1582) and Richard Drake of Esher, Groom of the Privy Chamber to Elizabeth I. Please note that these are for reference only and are not included. Condition III
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