2149

$5,036.25

WONDERFUL COLLECTION OF CIRCA 1620 MUNICH TOWN GUARD MORION HELMETS.

This fine group of four distinct different patterns of this early 17th Century Bavarian military group occasionally come to market often polished to show original appearance of black background and polished raised relief designs. This group are as found with rich patina still retaining most of their black backgrounds along with decorative brass rosette-style rivets used to retain internally the leather liners. These are guaranteed to be original 17th Century, many examples can be found in institutional collections, we cannot find another group of such distinctively different decorated examples in one collection. SIZE: Average 11″ h, 13″ l, 9-1/2″ w. CONDITION: Overall very good for steel almost 400 years old with iron patina and rust. One helmet missing two of its decorative rivets, the other three are complete. One helmet has an attached plume holder. Liners are missing though remnants are still found in three. 50647-27 (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2149

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Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antique Auction - August 2016

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