Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor
Lot 307:
Description
A scarce type produced by English armorers during the Civil Wars, rather than imported as most were. Composed of a two-piece skull with ribbed comb and applied peak and adjustable nasal with set-screw, the neck of a single, embossed plate and riveted borders throughout. Retains much original black finish. First half of the 17th century. Nasal possibly replaced. Overall height 28.6 cm. For an example of this type in the Royal Armouries, Leeds, see David Blackmore, Arms and Armour of the English Civil Wars, London, Royal Armouries: 1990, 15, Fig 10. Condition IV.
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