A Harquebusier’s Pot helmet and breast-plate, Dutch or Engli...

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£2,000

A Harquebusier’s Pot helmet and breast-plate, Dutch or English, mid-17th century, the helmet formed of a two-piece skull joined by a low narrow comb, fitted with neck-guard of three simulated lames, pivoted fall drawn out to a point and carrying a face defence of flat bars joined medially at their lowest point (re-fitted, perhaps replaced), with turned edges, and a later pair of pendant cheekpieces, 19cm W x 41.5cm D overall, 32cm H overall, the breast-plate of one piece, with low medial ridge, outwardly flanged base, turned edges at the neck- and arm-openings, and with projecting studs for shoulder-strap clasps, 46cm H x 34.5cm W, both on later wooden stand (3) (at fault)

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The helmet and breast-plate cleaned bright over pitting, the neck-opening of the breast-plate rust-corroded, partly broken-out and cracked