Lot 172:
A FINE VICTORIAN-ERA GOTHIC SUIT OF ARMOR
Description
A superior example in the style of German armor in the latter 15th century. The sallet helmet of characteristic form with central ridge, the separately applied pivoting visor finely fluted and pierced for ventilation, with rolled borders. Breastplate with central ridge and fluted for much of its surface, with rolled borders at the neck and arms and flanged at the waist, the backplate likewise rolled at neck and culette. The complete arm defenses with large coudieres. The gauntlets articulated, with pointed cuffs, fingers lacking. Tasset, cuisses, poleyns and hinged greaves well-wrought, as are together the pointed solerets. Embellished tabard intact. Holding its en suite broadsword with spherical pommel and broad guard. Mid-late 19th century. Some straps repaired. Overall height 163cm/ 64 and 1/4 inches. Condition II STAND NOT INCLUDED
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